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General / Municipal Water Storage / Water ConservationSBS® Tanks recognises the challenges faced by the municipal sector to deliver equitable access to water and sanitation services to South African citizens. Municipalities that service and support rural communities are typically the most severely impacted with vast distances between dwellings and water sources, rugged terrain and budgetary constraints due to a limited revenue base. […] [...]
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SBS News and InsightsIntroduction In an era where responsible water management is crucial for the sustainable future of our planet, industries worldwide are recognising the need for conscientious water practices. Among these, the mining sector plays a significant role, consuming approximately 5% of South Africa’s water resources. SBS Tanks, a reputable company with over 23 years of experience, […] [...]
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Mining Tanks / SBS News and InsightsThe mining sector is estimated to consume around 5% of South Africa’s water resources and as a country listed as the 30th water-scarce country in the world, it is essential that reducing water consumption be prioritised. Many established South African mines are geographically located in drought-stricken regions of the country where water and other resources […] [...]
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General / Municipal Water Storage / SBS News and InsightsSBS Tanks recently collaborated with the Dr Beyers Naude Municipality and their team of professional service providers on another successful project that will help bring water security to two communities in the Eastern Cape region. The Dr Beyers Naude Municipality, which includes what was previously known as the Ikhwezi and Camdeboo municipalities, required additional bulk […] [...]
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Commercial Water Tanks / Fixed Fire Protection / General / Municipal Water Storage / SBS News and InsightsNo regrets with SBS Tanks Water storage tanks have become a necessity but they do not need to be an eyesore, especially as they age. Choosing a water tank manufacturer with experience in producing high-quality water storage tanks in a range of colour options, will prevent disappointment, faded colours and non-conformance fines for business tenants […] [...]
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Commercial Water Tanks / GeneralFollowing a visit to the world-class, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 accredited SBS Tanks manufacturing plant in Maxmead, Durban, client Tobie Nortje from BVI Engineering had this to say: Out-of-the-ordinary experience “Please allow me to sincerely thank you for having received Marius and myself at SBS Tanks for a Factory Tour. We felt respected, and […] [...]
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Commercial Water Tanks / Fixed Fire Protection / SBS News and InsightsSBS Solutions East Africa Limited, a division of SBS Tanks Pty Ltd, recently completed the successful installation of two bulk fire water storage tanks to store over 1 million litres of fire suppression water at the new Kenya Wine Agencies Ltd (KWAL) production facility in Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone in Tatu City, Kiambu. […] [...]
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Commercial Water Tanks / Fire Protection Tanks / General / Municipal Water Tanks / Rainwater Harvesting Tanks / SBS News and Insights / Water Conservation / Water Security / Water Storage / Water TanksAs we strive for a greener future, sustainable design and construction practices have become crucial in every industry. At SBS Tanks, we’re proud to showcase our commitment to eco-conscious water storage solutions, setting new standards for sustainability. Reduced Carbon Footprint Water storage tanks from SBS Tanks utilise 2% of the carbon footprint of the equivalent […] [...]
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Community / Domestic Water Tanks / Rainwater Harvesting Tanks / SBS Build for Better / SBS News and Insights / Water Conservation / Water Security / Water TanksMandela Day 2023 is fast approaching. Are you still at a loss for how you will spend your 67 minutes/ or R67 in honour of Madiba’s birthday on 18 July? Looking for something that will be impactful beyond the day – something that will make a difference? This year’s theme is “Climate, Food and Solidarity” […] [...]
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Agricultural Tanks / Commercial Water Tanks / Community / Domestic Water Tanks / General / Liners / SBS News and Insights / SBS Tanks / Water Conservation / Water Security / Water Storage / Water TanksLocated just outside of Ballito, in KwaZulu-Natal, the 480-hectare Fairview Estates has set out to offer homeowners an opportunity to return to traditional farm living or homesteading within a secure, eco-conscious development. Balancing the need for modern amenities and convenience with spacious and sustainable living, Fairview Estates contacted SBS® Tanks to install a water tank […] [...]
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Community / General / SBS Build for Better / SBS News and InsightsThe SBS Group, SBS Tanks, SBS Energy and SBS Global Solutions would like to thank the SBS clients, suppliers, staff, friends and family who supported the 2023 SBS Wheelchair Challenge. The campaign, which has been run for the past three years, was once again a great success, with fundraising exceeding the target set, increased stakeholder […] [...]
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Commercial Water Tanks / Commercial Water Tanks / Fire Protection Tanks / Fixed Fire Protection / SBS News and Insights / Water Storage / Water TanksAre adjacent businesses or wildlife zones putting your business at risk of fire damage or devastation? Or could the reverse be true? A recent study published by Nelson Mandela University looked at the risks of wildfire spreading across the wildlife-urban interface (WUI). The study focused on the fynbos regions of the Western Cape with the […] [...]
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General / SBS News and Insights / Water Storage / Water TanksUnder current market conditions, sustainability and reliability have become essential criteria for operational success, even more so in countries such as South Africa where ongoing load shedding and water supply issues plague the commercial sector. Traditionally many businesses have considered fire water storage tanks a priority, especially in businesses where building size or hazardous material […] [...]
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Commercial Water Tanks / SBS News and InsightsContinuous water supply is a necessity in the healthcare sector, where the lack of water can result in the unhygienic conditions or the inability of healthcare professionals to deliver effective care. In some health facilities, such as rehabilitation centres, water is not only essential for the functioning of bathrooms and kitchens, for cleaning and patient […] [...]
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Municipal Water Storage / Municipal Water Tanks / SBS News and Insights / Water Storage / Water Tanks / Zincalume Water TanksThe Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality has been experiencing water challenges for several years. As part of one of nine initiatives implemented by the municipality, which comprises Gqeberha and Kariega (previously known as Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage respectively), a 460,000 litre bulk water storage tank from SBS® Tanks was installed. “Lack of rain in the […] [...]
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Municipal Water Storage / Municipal Water Tanks / SBS News and Insights / Water Security / Water Storage / Water Tanks / Zincalume Water TanksAs professionals and leaders in the municipal space continue to advocate for water infrastructure development to deliver water to communities, maintenance and upgrades to prevent water loss and secure our precious resource, there is a need to look to alternate solutions that offer quick turnaround times and that are less water-intensive in the construction process […] [...]
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Commercial Water Tanks / Commercial Water Tanks / Community / Domestic Water Tanks / General / SBS News and Insights / Water Conservation / Water Security / Water Storage / Water Tanks / Zincalume Water TanksSplashy Fen festival goers will be pleased to see the newly installed SBS Tank on site – and reassured that their water requirements for the weekend will be sorted. Established in 1990, Splashy Fen is South Africa’s longest-running music festival. The event, which runs for five days over the Easter weekend, attracts thousands of people […] [...]
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Community / SBS Build for Better / SBS News and Insights / Water Conservation / Water SecurityThe SBS Group has begun preparations for the 2023 SBS Wheelchair Challenge. This year’s event will be held on 30 March and preparations are underway to top previous funds raised in 2021 and 2022 which exceeded R280 000, create more awareness of the challenges faced by those living with limited mobility and encourage other businesses […] [...]
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Community / Municipal Water Storage / SBS News and InsightsAdvancements in reservoir and water tank technology has provided better solutions for bulk water storage than large, costly concrete dams and structures. Smaller, localised water storage reservoirs offer many advantages over the traditional options. These include cost and time savings for installation and for auxiliary equipment such as pumps and pipework, better use of local […] [...]
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Fixed Fire Protection / SBS News and InsightsIn South Africa, building codes and legal requirements dictate the need for water storage tanks as part of a fixed fire protection system for buildings exceeding a certain size. The aim of these conditions is to protect workers on site, the public and the surrounding environment. Water tanks used as fire water reservoirs or sump […] [...]
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Municipal Water Storage / SBS News and InsightsMunicipalities in South Africa are recognising the benefits of modular steel panel water tanks as a solution for the storage of bulk drinking water supplies, waste water and effluent at community level. This is especially true in rural areas, where access to clean and safe drinking water and effluent processing systems can be a challenge. […] [...]
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GeneralSBS Agri installation teams become part of the family at our client’s farms, working to ensure that the grain handling, cleaning, drying, conditioning and storage solutions that they install will #BuildforBetter and serve to help ensure the long-term sustainability of the farm. Do you want a partner that will walk the road with you, and […] [...]
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Commercial Water Tanks / Community / Domestic Water Tanks / Press / SBS Build for Better / SBS News and Insights / SBS Tanks / Water Conservation / Water Security / Water Storage / Water Tanks / Zincalume Water TanksDarren, who lives on the North Coast of Durban with his family, had experienced ongoing water interruptions, spanning long periods following the disastrous floods which damaged water infrastructure, buildings, roads and pipework. He reached out to SBS Tanks looking for a backup water storage solution that would allow the family to have water for the […] [...]
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Municipal Water Storage / SBS News and InsightsThe KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health undertook upgrades at the Pinetown Mortuary last year which included the installation of a backup water storage solution from SBS Tanks. The mortuary relies mainly on the municipal water supply but requires backup water for emergencies and for during water interruptions. While the original specification was for an elevated solution, […] [...]
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GeneralSBS Agri successfully completed a two phase installation at a Midlands farm to provide both additional grain storage and a bin dryer solution, allowing the farmer to benefit from early harvesting, at a higher grain moisture, reducing on field risks. The installation provided enough grain bins and grain storage capacity to reduce the need for […] [...]
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Energy Solutions / SBS News and InsightsThe SBS Group, known for the SBS Tanks and SBS Agri brands, earlier this year launched SBS Energy. The new division completes the group’s sustainability circle allowing SBS to provide water, food and now energy security to businesses, institutions and organisations and government authorities across South Africa. Headed up by Managing Director, Bruce Polkinghorne, who […] [...]
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Municipal Water Storage / SBS News and InsightsOur Adopt a Beach is yielding interesting collaborations – and this is only the start of a cleaner beach environment. The Adopt a Beach concept is simple: we started with six local Durban beach sites. A co-ordinator at each clean-up is supported by three sponsored assistants, and this team is in charge of set-up, welcoming […] [...]
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SBS News and Insights / Water SecurityThe mining sector is estimated to consume around 5% of South Africa’s water resources and many are in drought-stricken regions where water is in short supply. This calls for the creation of cost effective, water-efficient solution, built around managing the demand for freshwater or alternative water sources and the ability to reduce consumption, limit evaporation, and process […] [...]
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SBS News and Insights / Water SecurityAs a trusted water and liquid storage solutions supplier to South African businesses for over 24 years, SBS Tanks has worked with many business owners to offer a range of custom-designed solutions that can not only harvest and store rain or borehole water as alternate “new” water sources, but that can form part of a […] [...]
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Municipal Water Storage / SBS News and InsightsSituated in KwaZulu-Natal, the community of Ekukhanyeni has for many years faced water challenges. Population growth in the area had resulted in further strain on water supplies, necessitating the introduction of a water storage solution. After an initial visit to SBS, including a factory tour and presentation, SBS provided the municipal design engineer and his […] [...]
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Community / General / SBS News and Insights After more than ten years without a reliable source of drinking water, the villages surrounding the Tembe Elephant Park will now have taps closer to their homes, bringing fresh water down the pipeline. Thanks to a partnership between the Kingsley Holgate Foundation, the Tembe Elephant Park and SBS˚ Tanks, the donation of a water […] [...]
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Community / SBS News and Insights“We are beyond thrilled with the SBS® drinking water storage tank donation,” said Danny Reddy, Principal: Bernard Primary School. “This company truly builds for the better, and we are incredibly grateful for their generosity. We were able to officially open the taps the day after the team completed the installation. This backup water solution has […] [...]
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General / SBS News and InsightsCommercial Farmers are often faced with the prospect of predicting their yields so that they can engage in future contracts or give supply guarantees. But best made plans are often stymied by the unforeseen – the COVID-19 pandemic a case in point. However, unlike the pandemic, there are other risks that SBS® Agri can help […] [...]
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SBS News and Insights / Water Storage Water security solutions company, SBS® recently installed a potable water storage solution at the Blanket Gold Mine in Zimbabwe. The 1.8 million litre water storage tank installed in the rural mining area, 140kms south of Bulawayo, will serve not only the mine, but the community attached to the mine. “The installation was done on […] [...]
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Community / SBS News and InsightsAs we close out August, a month where we honour the women of South Africa for their contribution to our country, their courage and strength, we also remember the women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956 to oppose Apartheid legislations. This year we have also cast the spotlight on some of the women […] [...]
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Community / General / SBS News and InsightsSBS ® donated a 50000-litre water tank storage solution to the Thulamahashe community of the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality to relieve the water challenges and shortages faced by the community. Water is a right “Access to water is a right enshrined in our South African constitution,” said Executive Mayor of Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Cllr. Sylvia Nxumalo. […] [...]
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Community / SBS News and InsightsGavin Robinson, Project Manager: Curo Pumps “SBS® exceeded our expectations, and we will not only use them again but have already recommended their services to others. The project co-ordinator was on top of her game and despite the project being a long time in the making, there were no challenges. This project was a learning […] [...]
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Community / General / SBS News and InsightsThe World Health Organisation estimates that of the 100 million people who need wheelchairs worldwide, only 5 – 15% have access. In South Africa wheelchair prices range from R2500 to ten times that amount. On 30 March, Delayne Gray, CEO: SBS Holdings, a Pinetown based water and food security company, spent 14 hours of his […] [...]
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SBS News and Insights / Water SecuritySBS® is no stranger to the Mozambican Port of Beira. We have worked alongside consulting engineers to upgrade the water storage capabilities for potable and processing water and for fire protection reservoirs in Beira. The SBS® team installed two cyclone resistant fire reservoir tanks for a processing plant in Beira. Mozambique is on the east […] [...]
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SBS News and Insights / Water SecurityBenjamin Scheffers: Project Manager, Fire Logics “The SBS® team always go over and above in terms of service excellence. From the Sales team to the project management and installation teams, SBS® has set extremely high standards and are always so accommodating. It is always a great experience working with SBS®. The price charged for the […] [...]
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SBS News and Insights / Water SecurityGavin Robinson, Project Manager: Curo Pumps “SBS® exceeded our expectations, and we will not only use them again but have already recommended their services to others. The project co-ordinator was on top of her game. Despite the project being a long time in the making, there were no challenges. This project was a learning curve […] [...]
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General / SBS News and InsightsWater storage and conservation are key challenges faced in Mauritius with solutions constantly being sought for efficient management of this essential resource. Partnering with Ecoasis Energy Companies , SBS® Global Solutions has completed four successful installations to the Mauritian market, one in Mauritius and three in Rodrigues., A year after the successful installation and commissioning […] [...]
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SBS News and Insights / Water TanksThe Fairview Private Estate, situated in Mt Hampden approximately 20km outside of Harare in Zimbabwe with access to borehole water has taken the initiative to secure the water supply and procured a 200 000 litre water tank from SBS® Global Solutions to store this precious resource to service the residential stands within the complex. Securing water […] [...]
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SBS News and Insights / Water Security / Water StorageOn many routes, from the Cape to Cairo travellers will pass by a steel panel, Zincalume SBS® water storage tank. Malawi is no exception. Between Marka and Nchala at Illovo Sugar stands a 621kl SBS® water storage reservoir that was installed in 2016. Towards Blantyre, taking the M3 to Zomba, in the Thondwe Region, a […] [...]
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Fixed Fire Protection / SBS News and Insights / Water SecuritySBS was contacted by Advanced Fire to quote on the supply of two fire tanks for the Debswana Jwaneng Mine in Botswana. Two SBS Tanks® ST12-04, with a gross capacity of 442kl for both tanks, were supplied and installed successfully by SBS at the end of 2017. Jwaneng, meaning ‘A place of small stones’, is […] [...]
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SBS News and Insights / Water Conservation / Water Security“We never know the worth of water, until it runs out,” Thomas Fuller. Water is everyone’s business and demand for water is outstripping supply. Urbanisation is resulting in increased pressure on ageing municipal infrastructure. Industrial development requires access to reliable water supply. Pollution of valuable drinking water sources is resulting in deteriorating raw water quality […] [...]
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SBS News and Insights / Water Conservation / Water SecurityWe are facing a water crisis in South Africa due to population growth, urbanisation, recurrent droughts, climatic variations, deteriorating raw water quality and insufficient water infrastructure investment. We need #AllHandsOnDeck to find solutions. SBS will be at WISA2020, 7 – 11 December. Click here to register and visit our Virtual Exhibition booth. The United Nations […] [...]
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Commercial Water Tanks / SBS News and Insights / Water SecurityAgeing infrastructure and municipal water supply interruptions made the installation of an upgraded water storage solution at Life Westville hospital a necessity. The 286-bed healthcare facility based 20km from central Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, required uninterrupted water supply to accommodate requirements such as the daily flushing of the oxygen tank nozzles to remove ice-build up. Wastewater […] [...]
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Commercial Water Tanks / SBS News and Insights / Water SecurityThe SBS Holdings SA head office is situated in the same industrial park as the KZN Distribution Centre for a high quality, national food, and clothing chain. The distribution centre is responsible for the delivery of dry and frozen food goods to stores within the Durban and KwaZulu-Natal region. To counter municipal water supply outages, […] [...]
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General / SBS News and InsightsEarly harvest of grain crops reduces exposure to the elements but comes with the challenge of preventing pest and mould infestation in storage… [...]
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