Successful 2017

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We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our staff, clients and suppliers a very successful 2017. We are blessed to have started the year well with weighbridge orders from Massmart and Rand Water, 2 custom made 30 ton coil weighing scales for a large steel manufacturer, 2 new gas filling depots in Botswana and a large order for platform scales from Nampak. If this is any indication of the year ahead it will be a good one for all. 2017 is an important year for the scale / metrology industry in South Africa;

  1. The upcoming AGM for SACS (Scale Council) will be an important one with the founding Chairman stepping down. I will keep you posted on what transpires.
  2. We expect finalization on the Legal Metrology Regulations from DTI during this year – keep an eye on this as it could have some serious consequences for everyone. Once we have some clarity we will communicate the changes.
  3. We also expect some finalization from NRCS on the Certificates of Authority to Verify weighing equipment.
  4. Premier Scales will have our annual SANAS audit in May, every year we do a bit better so I’m actually looking forward to it.
  5. And of course the ANC elective conference in December……….who knows what is going to happen there.

All in all I think 2017 is going to be a very interesting year, if nothing else we won’t be bored J. Let’s hope that it is a great business year for all.

DO YOU USE REGISTERED COMPANIES TO REPAIR, SERVICE AND VERIFY YOUR SCALES?

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Like many industries in South Africa, the weighing (or Metrology) industry has certain bodies set up to monitor, regulate and improve the industry. The 3 main bodies involved in the scale industry are; SANAS (South African National Accreditation System), NRCS (National Regulator for Compulsory Standards) and SACS (Scale Council for South Africa).
SANAS : SANAS is the body which accredits and audits the scale companies in terms of The Legal Metrology Act and its regulations. Any reputable scale company should be Accredited by SANAS for Weighing Equipment (SANS 10378) and should be able to produce their certificate.
NRCS : NRCS is the body which monitors and enforces compliance with the Act, they are the ones who conduct inspections at companies sites and ensure that the public is protected from harm. No scale company may Verify a scale unless they have a Certificate of Authority from the NRCS.
SACS: This is a voluntary industry organization for scale companies who are interested in maintaining high standards and improving the industry. There are currently more than 40 members, SACS holds its members to high standards ensuring that quality, integrity and honesty are maintained.
If the scale company you are using does not comply with the above, ask yourself “Why?”. There are many “fly-by-night” scale companies out there, many of them will undertake repairs, servicing or even Verification but if they are not properly accredited they may be breaking the law and ultimately it is the responsibility of the scale owner to ensure that it complies with the law. So next time you need a scale company, make sure they are properly accredited and affiliated or you could end up facing some serious consequences.
Premier Scale Services is an accredited Verification Laboratory (LTF0101) by SANAS, has valid Authority to Verify from NRCS and is a member of SACS. Make the right choice, choose to use an accredited company.