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21 January 2021 The passing of an industry icon
South African manufacturer Pratley announced with much sadness the passing of Managing Director Kim Pratley on 19 January 2021.
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13 January 2021 Local manufacturer poised for sustained growth in 2021
The fact that hardware sales is one of the few retail sectors to show green shoots during the economic downturn wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic is positioning local manufacturer Pratley to continue on its growth...
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7 December 2020 Local manufacturer pushes boundaries on electrical products for hazardous environments
South African manufacturer Pratley aims to launch at least three unique electrical termination products in 2021 aimed specifically at the offshore, oil and gas, industrial and shipping industries, all of which...
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30 November 2020 The ideal structural bonding adhesive for demanding applications
Pratley SP020® is a sophisticated third-generation acrylic adhesive suited for demanding industrial, aerospace and assembly applications. “Pratley SP020® is the ideal replacement for spot welds and rivets,”...
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16 November 2020 Easy vehicle sump repair
Pratley has a wide range of versatile and cost-effective DIY adhesive products for a range of quick, on-the-spot automotive repairs. The products are ideal for areas where engineering workshops are sometimes...
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15 October 2020 The chlorine-saving substitute for pool filter sand
A direct substitute for ordinary pool-filter sand or outdated glass filter media that is far more cost-effective for pool maintenance is available from Pratley. Clinobrite is an all-natural Zeolite filter medium...
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6 October 2020 The electrical junction box with 10 entries
A rectangular-shaped junction box is available from Pratley that is both Ex e and IP68 certified. Known as the Enviro Rectangular Junction Box, this is an extremely tough, reinforced ten-way junction box with 10...
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23 September 2020 Business lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic
In the plus 70 years since it was established, Pratley has successfully weathered a number of different storms, from the 2003 SARS epidemic to the 2008 financial crisis. While CEO Kim Pratley points to the cyclical...
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22 September 2020 Cleaning up liquid spills at mines
Strict health and safety regulations in the mining industry mean that any liquid spills in workshop areas or elsewhere need to be cleaned quickly and effectively. This is where a completely natural, mineral product...
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21 August 2020 Mineral product eliminates mycotoxins in pet food
South African manufacturer Pratley produces a registered mineral feed additive branded as Clinomix® for the agricultural and pet food industries, according to Marketing Director Eldon Kruger. The additive is a type...
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