Specialist Procurement ServicesNGOs, mining and construction companies and government agencies rely on Magnaclad to support their people deployed in remote, inaccessible and dangerous environments on the African continent. As a trusted supply partner, Magnaclad delivers a range of solutions that keep projects operational, sustain personnel and keep them safe from armed attack.
The excellent relationships between Magnaclad and its suppliers translate into reliability and dependability for our clients. To ensure that every order is executed to your satisfaction, we take a hands-on approach to scheduling suppliers and monitoring quality. We visit our suppliers regularly and apply rigorous acceptance criteria. Before anything is shipped, we know that the quality is right. The right solution at the right priceThe optimal solution is more than just a product: price, quality, availability, reliability and service all contribute to satisfying a need on time. Magnaclad purchases large quantities from suppliers worldwide. These established supplier relationships enable us to deliver top quality products at extremely competitive prices. Hands-on supplier managementThe excellent relationships between Magnaclad and its suppliers translate into reliability and dependability for our clients. To ensure that every order is executed to your satisfaction, we take a hands-on approach to scheduling suppliers and monitoring quality. We visit our suppliers regularly and apply rigorous acceptance criteria. Before anything is shipped, we know that the quality is right. The right place at the right timeMagnaclad helps you meet the challenges of delivering equipment and supplies to remote locations. We track shipments at every transit point along the route to expedite delivery, and keep our clients informed of progress. Timely and accurate information helps us to react to potential problems, and helps you fine-tune your own planning. People you can trustSupport all the wayIn addition to top quality equipment, Magnaclad delivers ongoing in-country support, including parts, training and maintenance. Scientifically formulated preventive maintenanceprogrammes ensure that vehicles are thoroughly inspected at each service interval. By identifying repair needs before they affect performance, we save you time and money, and keep your vehicles operational. Minimizing your riskMagnaclad manages your risk at every stage – from the selection of suppliers to the management of warranties. You get all the information you need to make sound procurement decisions. We give you advice on technical,logistical and financial aspects relating to products that may be unfamiliar. And we see to it that warranties, guarantees and certificates of compliance are in place to safeguard your investment. Find new answers to your challengesCustom solutionsWhen a situation demands more than current technology can offer,Magnaclad has the capability to deliver an innovative solution. We draw on our extensive experience and our worldwide supplier network to develop custom solutions. In some cases we develop new technology; in other cases we integrate existing technology. This is what sets us apart from other resellers and suppliers.
 Recently Magnaclad developed a mine-resistant Toyota Land Cruiser ambulance for a client who insisted on this combination. Traditionally a mine-resistant vehicle is heavy and the blast is deflected. Using a commercial vehicle such as the Land Cruiser presented a major challenge, because it does not have the payload capacity for a conventional solution. Magnaclad integrated various technologies to absorb explosions and protect a vehicle’s occupants against kinetic force. We upgraded the suspension to carry the additional weight and boosted engine performance to make the vehicle usable as an ambulance.
More than 12 years ago, Magnaclad developed technology to protect VIPs at their homes in South Africa. We designed an aesthetically appealing structure that is lightweight and transportable,yet capable of defeating a very high threat level, including AK47 rifles and armour-piercing rounds. Various refinements and enhancements have resulted in a system that offers considerable blast resistance and stops 12.7 × 99 AP rounds, shot at a range of 100 m, with shots grouped 100 mm apart.
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Magnaclad making good progress in Teteby Justin van den Berg
Magnaclad making good progress in Tete
By Justin van den Berg
12 August 2011 
Magnaclad is making
good progress with a residential development in Tete, Mozambique. The company was
awarded a contract to build 33 three-bedroom houses and three apartment
buildings with four units per building. Magnaclad is also responsible for
earthworks, roads, installation of bulk services, water purification and sewage
treatment, as well as the construction of recreational facilities.
Magnaclad proposed light steel frame (LSF) construction
technology, which offers several advantages to the project. The remote location
and limited availability of materials, together with a shortage of local construction
capacity, make it costly to use conventional building methods in Tete. By using
LSF technology, Magnaclad was able to provide a cost-competitive solution.
Since the project started in November 2010, construction
crews have erected nine houses and one apartment building. At the moment, foundations
are being constructed at a rate of two per week, and one house is completed per
week, with each house taking a total of six weeks to build. Civil work has taken longer than normal, due to extremely
rocky soil conditions that make excavation for foundations difficult. Even with
the slow civil work, the project is expected to be completed by February or
March 2012, two months ahead of schedule.
On-site water treatment and sewage treatment facilities will
be installed to ensure the development is as self-sufficient as possible,
because reliable municipal services such as water, sewage and electricity are
not readily available in Tete. One resource that is abundant is sunshine, making
solar street lighting and solar powered water heaters a viable option. |
|  Rocky soil conditions make excavation difficult.
| Thanks to advanced insulation materials, light steel frame
houses offer better insulation compared to conventional houses. This means that
even with air-conditioning switched off, the homes will be much cooler than the
ambient outside temperature.
Designed to cater for expatriate staff employed by newly
established coal mining operations in the Tete/Moatize region, the development
will provide various recreation facilities, including a soccer field, swimming
pool, entertainment area, barbecue and restaurant.
The private investor who is funding the project expects recover
his full investment in less than three years, making this a very attractive
development from a financial perspective. Magnaclad is keen to work with other investors
in Africa who are interested in property development. To find out how Magnaclad
can help you generate quicker returns, please contact Tiaan Grobbelaar or
Justin van den Berg on +27 (12) 345 5090. |
Magnaclad starts construction at Kinshasa's ''River City''by Justin van den Berg
Magnaclad starts construction at Kinshasa's ''River City''
By
Justin van den Berg15 February 2011
La Cité du Fleuve to set new standard for housing in Africa
Magnaclad has started building the first of several apartment blocks
at La Cité du Fleuve ("River City”) in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic
Republic of Congo. This exclusive development is situated on two new islands in
the Congo River, which are being reclaimed from sandbanks and swampland.
La
Cité du Fleuve is built on land that is being reclaimed from sandbanks and
swampland.
| Main Island is a mixed-use development, offering commercial, retail
and residential space, while North Island is reserved for residential
accommodation. According to Robert Choudury, managing director of project
developer Hawkwood Properties, the apartments, houses and villas at La Cité du
Fleuve will set a new standard for property developments in Africa. "It is our
intention to ensure that the buildings will be of the highest quality,” says Mr
Choudury.
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Main Island is a mixed-use development, while
North Island is for residential use.
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Magnaclad designed an apartment building that
is both aesthetically pleasing and superbly equipped.
| Magnaclad designed an apartment building that is both aesthetically
pleasing and superbly equipped. Most of the materials used in the project are
manufactured in South Africa, while the bulk of the construction work will be
done by local workers. Knowledge transfer is a key element of the project, and
a highly skilled team of South Africans is currently on site in Kinshasa to
train the Congolese construction teams in light steel-frame building methods.
"Magnaclad is excited to be involved from such an early stage with the
inception and realization of La Cité du Fleuve,” says Tiaan Grobbelaar,
managing director of Magnaclad.
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construction: the right technology for Africa
Steel-frame building is not a new concept, but it’s
still relatively unknown in most parts of Africa. Light steel frame (LSF)
construction method offers several advantages:
- Traditional skilled
trades are not required, and local workers can easily be trained to assemble
buildings using simple hand tools.
- The weight of a Magnaclad light steel-frame building is about one-tenth of
an equivalent conventional brick-and-mortar building.
- Once the foundations are poured, little or no cement is required because
Magnaclad uses state-of-the-art materials manufactured under controlled
conditions, ensuring a final product of consistently high quality. Materials
are lightweight, which reduces transport costs -- particularly relevant given
the logistical challenges of getting materials to Kinshasha.
- Wall panels incorporate various insulation layers, offering far better
temperature regulation than brick, block and cement buildings. Long-term
running costs are significantly lower, because less energy is required for
heating and cooling.
- Light steel-frame technology allows you to use the world’s most advanced
building materials manufactured to international standards. Consistent material
quality ensures that every building meets performance specifications,
regardless of local conditions and the production capacity of local materials
suppliers.
| Magnaclad,
with its extensive experience and African network, is able to supply and erect
high quality structures in the most remote and difficult places.
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Magnaclad starts Tete Housing Projectby Maria-Anna Deroukakis
Magnaclad starts Tete Housing Project
By Maria-Anna Deroukakis
21 December 2010 Magnaclad launches mid-market residential development in Tete, Mozambique.November 2010 saw Magnaclad commence with works at the site of what is to be a mid-market residential development in Tete, Mozambique, for a private developer. Magnaclad was contracted to deliver a turnkey construction project, comprising of the provision of the land-survey, architectural, engineering, bulk earthworks and bulk services. The development, will contain 33, three bedroomed houses and 3 flat blocks containing 4 apartments each. The intention is to realise the project within an estimated time frame of about 16 months. "We are extremely pleased to be involved in a development of this nature which in its own way is contributing to the tremendous growth of this very dynamic region in Mozambique", commented Tiaan Grobbelaar, the MD of Magnaclad.
The Tete project will be built using the light steel frame method of construction for which Magnaclad has become renowned. A mobile steel framing production unit has been dispatched to the site of the works and has already commenced with the rolling and cutting of the steel for the first unit to be built. The labour component of the project has been sub-contracted to Magnaclad's affiliate company in Mozambique, Moya Homes Lda, which currently employs 40 qualified steel framing construction staff. The site for the development has been prepared and the pouring of the foundation for the show units will commence within days.
The Tete region has one of the world's largest deposits of untapped coal, and Magnaclad believes that the requirement for accommodation will escalate exponentially in the coming years, as the mining companies increase production.
Magnaclad provides quality industrialized building solutions to the African continent. Magnaclad empowers localised construction partners with training and support as well as the most advanced building materials and methods of construction, allowing them to execute mid-to-large scale housing projects. Quality control is key to Magnaclad's delivery, thus ensuring that every building meets the performance specifications for which it is intended. Constroi Angola 2010by Liam McGlynn
Constroi
Angola 2010
 By Liam McGlynn
22 October 2010
Magnaclad Protection
Systems (Pty) Ltd teamed up with Magnaclad Angola LDA to exhibit a 24m2 shown
house at Constroi Angola 2010 to introduce LSF technology into Angola. Constroi
Angola is currently in its 8th year and was held at
Luanda International Fair (Filda) from the 14-17 of October.
The house selected for the
trade fair was from Magnaclad standard catalogue, the Classic house, which
has been designed into three modules: - A studio (including kitchen area,
bathroom with shower and BIC’s),
- A two bedroom unit, and
- A three bedroom unit.
Only the 24m2 Studio module was shipped up for the show.
A large amount of interest
has been shown in the house and LSF technology with the added benefits of
construction, with the Minister of Urbanisation and Construction, H.E.
Jose Ferreira visiting the Classic Show house.
Magnaclad is
currently in negotiations for the show house to be erected on a 10000m2
stand in Malange for a future development in LSF. This forms part of a 600
hectare allocation for housing in the area.Magnaclad opens new Technology Centre in Pretoriaby Tiaan Grobbelaar
Magnaclad opens new Technology Centre in Pretoria
By Tiaan Grobbelaar
 31 January 2010
Magnaclad has moved into its new permanent home in Pretoria – a 10,000 square metre facility which has been completely refitted to accommodate the company’s growing team. The newly opened Magnaclad Technology Centre houses one of three automated roll-forming machines used for the manufacturing of building frames. Each machine has the capacity to manufacture 2000 to 3000 metres of steel-frame buildings per daily shift. This capacity translates into 2 to 3 100sqm houses. According to company president Jacques van den Berg, the focus of Magnaclad’s Technology Centre is to provide integrated support services. "By locating our sales and marketing, quantity surveying, architectural, engineering, manufacturing, procurement and logistics teams under the same roof, we can provide comprehensive support services. We now have a multidisciplinary professional team available on site to assist clients and business partners with all aspects of building design, structural engineering, costing and project management.” Magnaclad signs contract for Maputo rice projectby Tiaan Grobbelaar
Magnaclad signs construction contract for
Bela Vista Rice Project, Maputo, Mozambique
By Tiaan Grobbelaar
 18 November 2009
Magnaclad has concluded a contract with LAIP/Ubuntu Mozambique for the construction of residential and commercial buildings for the planned Bela Vista Rice Project. Construction will commence in January 2010.
According to sales director Tiaan Grobbelaar, Magnaclad was selected because their steel frame construction technology lends itself to cost-effective building in remote locations. Magnaclad will deliver a turnkey solution including architectural designs, quantity surveying services, procurement, project management and construction.
The five-year, 30 million US dollar Bela Vista Rice Project was launched in August 2009 by LAIP/Ubuntu Mozambique, a consortium formed by Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) and Mozambican company Ubuntu SA. Initially rice will be grown in an area of nine hectares, with an expected annual harvest of 40 thousand tons of rice. Within 3 years, the project is expected to meet at least 20% of Mozambique’s rice needs. Steel Frame Construction Staff Wantedby Lilla Pepler
Steel Frame Construction Staff Wanted
By Lilla Pepler15 October 2009
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Don't search any longer; we have the job you have been waiting for.
We are expanding throughout the African continent and we can use your valued experience in all aspects of steel frame construction.
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- Drywalling, cladding and finishing
- Roofing
- Site management
Click on our Careers tab and submit your application to start your career as a steel frame construction expert in Africa. Timber Frame Building Professionals are welcome too.
Work starts on 10 plantation houses in Mozambiqueby Eben Rootman
Work starts on 10 plantation houses in Mozambique
By Eben Rootman
 15 September 2009
Magnaclad has deployed its first mobile manufacturing unit from Pretoria to the
Nampula district in the north of Mozambique. Ten 230 m2 plantation houses will
be fabricated on site for a Banana Plantation. Work is scheduled for
completion at the end of 2009. The mobile facility is fully equipped to
fabricate buildings in remote sites. Magnaclad acquires 2000 m2 facilityby Jacques van den Berg
Magnaclad acquires 2000 m2 facilityby Jacques van den Berg 1 September
Magnaclad has acquired a 2000 m 2 facility in Pretoria, South Africa
intended to be a training centre for Light Steel Frame Technology in support of
its remote site operations. The facility will be undergo extensive
renovations and is expected to be ready for use by the end of 2009. The facility
will also be used for short production runs to satisfy the needs of small
projects and continuous research and development. Magnaclad invests ZAR 4.5m in roll-forming plant
By Johan Morgan
 26 May 2009
Magnaclad has ordered 3 specialised roll forming machines for a total value of ZAR 4,500,000. One of the machines will be deployed to Magnaclad's Training Centre in Pretoria, while the remaining two will be configured as mobile fabrication units that can be deployed anywhere on the African continent. Show house in Lubumbashiby Maria-Anna Deroukakis
Show house in Lubumbashi
By Maria-Anna Deroukakis
 25 January 2009
The first of 50 houses is completed at the prestigious Aramis Housing Estate on The Plateau in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. The economic meltdown and the subsequent mass closure of mines in the area will hamper the development, and work on the estate is only scheduled to commence in 2010, subject to the mines resuming their operations.
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