Paarl Media News
Occupational Excellence in the workplace
Monday, 02 March 2009 | Published in: Paarl Media News
The Paarl Media Group has a legacy of producing some of the finest artisans in the industry. The results of our 2008 apprentice final trade tests are testimony to this. Paarl Print – Lithography; Paper Section for Sheetfed Bradley Davy – Paarl Print – 89% Lionel Williams – Paarl Print – 88% Paarl Labels – Roll Labels Machine Minding Heinrich Dankers – Paarl Labels - 90% Brandon Koopman – Paarl Labels - 89% Paarl Web Gauteng – Rotary Web Offset Printing Justice Mpfunzeni Mapholi – 90% Johannes Nthle Sekgoela –… Read moreWalk the green talk?
Monday, 02 March 2009 | Published in: Paarl Media News
The increasing number of environmentally conscious articles and magazines being published, as well as the growing focus on eco-friendly products, is a strong reflection of the growing desire of consumers to make green choices in order to minimise their impact on natural resources. Yet how many of these publications actually walk the talk and make an effort to ensure their production processes are the most ecologically sustainable? Green paper choices The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC™™) reports that each year about 13 million hectares of the world’s forests are lost due… Read moreSupport fund for the Paarl Print fire victims
Saturday, 18 April 2009 | Published in: Paarl Media News
Following the tragic loss of nine lives and with nine still in hospital after the devastating fire at the Paarl Print plant on Friday morning, Paarl Media has established a Family Support Fund for the victims’ next of kin. “Bricks and mortar can be rebuilt but losing members of our team is the biggest tragedy and our priority at this time” said Stephen van der Walt, CEO of the Paarl Media Group. “We have all lost close friends and colleagues and still have employees whom are critically injured in the… Read morePaarl Print committed to Department of Labour inquiry
Tuesday, 23 February 2010 | Published in: Paarl Media News
The fire that occurred at Paarl Print on 17 April 2009 was a tragic and unforgettable event for all persons involved, including the management and employees of Paarl Print. Paarl Print has, on several occasions, publically committed to determine the origin, cause and spread of the fire with the primary aim to ensure that a similar event does not reoccur. Paarl Print believes that through the expertise of independent specialists, the origin, cause and spread of the fire have been determined. Paarl Print accepts the findings of these specialists, namely… Read more