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Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa – In 2021, Etex, a global leader in lightweight and sustainable construction solutions, and its division Siniat, which specialises in fire-resistant building materials, successfully completed a fire escape tunnel at Shatterprufe®’s manufacturing facility in Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the country’s fire safety standards, solidifying Etex and Siniat’s roles as leading innovators in fire-resistant construction solutions. Shatterprufe®, a leading auto glass manufacturer known for its advanced technology and high-quality production, partnered with Etex to create a fire escape system that meets local fire safety regulations while offering top-level protection for its 1,500 employees. With a production capacity of over 1.2 million windscreens annually, employee safety was a top priority.

Sinait, a global brand, underpinned by ‘Inspiring Ways of Living’, is well-positioned in the building industry for the manufacture and supply of sustainable building solutions. We meet the needs of an ever-changing world while remaining environmentally friendly. Partnering with our client, Bonanza Projects, the team at Siniat developed a bespoke specification document to address the refurbishing and revamping needs required by FNB. The proposal was presented to the team at Zutari Architects and FNB, who accepted, and the national rollout began for the refurbishment and revamp of all FNB branches in South Africa.

On 18 July 2024, Siniat South Africa reaffirmed its commitment to community development through a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing skills and uplifting local infrastructure. The Nelson Mandela Day initiative launched a specialised Drywall and Ceiling installation training program at a TVET college in Johannesburg, equipping 45 students with essential industry knowledge and practical skills to contribute meaningfully to the construction sector.

We are proud to announce that our Siniat plasterboard range (Excluding baseboards) has attained a Greentag Level B certification.

We can all agree that a sustainable future will be easier to achieve if everyone has access to proper education. That’s why we decided to invest in the improvements of a school not far from our Roodekop plant as part of our 2023 Mandela Day initiative.

In today’s fast-changing building environment, a ceiling has become a feature that is often only looked at during the final frantic phase of the project.

Our new high-tolerance ceiling grids are lighter, stronger and more sustainable than ever before.

Here’s how some of our Etex team members spent their 67 minutes on Mandela Day.