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Change is inevitable - except from a vending machine ~ Robert C. Gallagher

Over the last few months, many individuals possibly fearful of change were forced to face it head-on and alter their “change is good, you go first” mentality to a more positive “change before you have to” attitude. So here’s to change, and changing back again, here’s to fierce new beginnings, to the success of P.S. News, and most importantly, here’s to everyone at PanSolutions!

We want to hear from you! Send your P.S. News contributions to rerasmus@pansolutions.co.za or contact me on (011) 313 1616 if you have any questions.

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ED’S LETTER

After much criticism from the general public and strong opposition from the Democratic Alliance and COSATU, the

Minister of Transport, Sibusiso Ndebele, was recently forced the re-evaluate the financing model for the debt already incurred for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Plan (GFIP).

Over the last few months lobbying on the GFIP continued, with Government addressing the issue in the latest Budget Review. But the date is now set and e-tolling is set to be implemented on 30 April 2012, with Government`s once off payment of R5.75-billion to be made to SANRAL, and subsequent reduced tariffs lightening the consumer’s load.

However, from 4 April 2012 the fuel levy will increase by 15% (20c per litre). This increase is far higher than the average 8% increase in previous years. Without getting too technical, in short, we will still be out of pocket with what was originally proposed almost a year ago, although we will not be handing our cash over directly to the GFIP.

But the impact of the GFIP (and the fuel levy increase) goes much further than our own pockets. Ever thought about the impact this will have on our company’s bottom line? Failing to find a financial solution other than the implemen-

GFIP what’s to come?

Steve Buchner

tation of the stated gantry costs, our business logis-tics costs will effectively rise by R250 000 per annum based on the current proposed rates just for Gauteng alone. In all probability we would have no choice but to pass these costs onto our customers, who in turn would have to pass it onto their consumers.

This, however, opens a whole new debate on product competitiveness in the market. Although we, together with our logistic partner, are currently investigating alternative routes and potential off-peak times to minimise the cost impact, these alternatives will come with a whole new set of structures which will ultimately affect our delivery service levels. So whether we like it or not, these roads need to be paid for in one form or another.

Change is the only ConstantNooreen Mamdoo

They say the only constant in life is change, and this holds especially true for PanSolutions over the last few years.

One of the most significant changes was the deconstruction of the Panasonic brand, and the emergence of PanSolutions in September 2008. Part of the logic behind this decision was to allow PanSolutions to sell brands other than Panasonic in order to reach a bigger market, and so KYOCERA MITA was brought on board.

During 2010 PanSolutions was required to share premises with Nashua Communications. There-fore, when we finally regained our independence in December 2010 and settled into our current home here at Unit 12Aii, we were absolutely delighted.

However, PanSolutions had to ready itself ear-lier last year for more change when Reunert an-nounced the creation of Nashua 1 comprising of Nashua Limited, Nashua Mobile, Nashua Communications, and of course PanSolutions. Headed by Andy Baker, the intention behind the Nashua 1 concept was to offer a one-stop office solution. Several concerns were raised about the offering, including the role PanSolu-tions would play in the group (especially since Nashua Limited supplies the same products and offers the same services). And then there was the new proposed brand, “nSolutions”, which was not warmly received at all by the PanSolu-tions Franchise/Dealer network.

But Reunert’s announcement in November 2011 erased all of these concerns when they revealed their plans to restructure the Nashua Group back into independent operations, once again giving PanSolutions back its identity.

So what happens now? Is this a question peo-ple are still asking a few months down the line? If so, the answer is simple – it’s business as usual. Just like always, after having gone through a flexuous period of uncertainty, we grab the bull by the horns and never look back. We move forward, grow our brand, increase productivity and improve our customer service.

The appointment of Neil Stopforth as Manag-ing Director proofs that it’s the beginning of a new chapter for PanSolutions. “After the changes and uncertainties of last year, it is important that we gather some stability and focus in our business” says Neil. “This year will certainly be challenging, but also presents opportunity to relook at how we approach our tasks and our relationships and delivery to our customers. I believe that we have a talented and committed team of people within PanSolutions and that we have every reason to believe that 2012 will lay a successful foundation for the future of PanSolutions.”

Change is the only ConstantNooreen Mamdoo

They say the only constant in life is change, and this holds especially true for PanSolutions over the last few years.

One of the most significant changes was the deconstruction of the Panasonic brand, and the emergence of PanSolutions in September 2008. Part of the logic behind this decision was to allow PanSolutions to sell brands other than Panasonic in order to reach a bigger market, and so KYOCERA MITA was brought on board.

During 2010 PanSolutions was required to share premises with Nashua Communications. There-fore, when we finally regained our independence in December 2010 and settled into our current home here at Unit 12Aii, we were absolutely delighted.

However, PanSolutions had to ready itself ear-lier last year for more change when Reunert an-nounced the creation of Nashua 1 comprising of Nashua Limited, Nashua Mobile, Nashua Communications, and of course PanSolutions. Headed by Andy Baker, the intention behind the Nashua 1 concept was to offer a one-stop office solution. Several concerns were raised about the offering, including the role PanSolu-tions would play in the group (especially since Nashua Limited supplies the same products and offers the same services). And then there was the new proposed brand, “nSolutions”, which was not warmly received at all by the PanSolu-tions Franchise/Dealer network.

But Reunert’s announcement in November 2011 erased all of these concerns when they revealed their plans to restructure the Nashua Group back into independent operations, once again giving PanSolutions back its identity.

So what happens now? Is this a question peo-ple are still asking a few months down the line? If so, the answer is simple – it’s business as usual. Just like always, after having gone through a flexuous period of uncertainty, we grab the bull by the horns and never look back. We move forward, grow our brand, increase productivity and improve our customer service.

The appointment of Neil Stopforth as Manag-ing Director proofs that it’s the beginning of a new chapter for PanSolutions. “After the changes and uncertainties of last year, it is important that we gather some stability and focus in our business” says Neil. “This year will certainly be challenging, but also presents opportunity to relook at how we approach our tasks and our relationships and delivery to our customers. I believe that we have a talented and committed team of people within PanSolutions and that we have every reason to believe that 2012 will lay a successful foundation for the future of PanSolutions.”

There is no place like home - PanSolutions is my company.

I would like to take you on a journey, one where you can experience the joy I feel every day at PanSolutions. In good times, in bad times, my solutions - my co-workers - are always there for me. When I leave my dirty cup at my desk, I find it clean and neatly packed away in the morning - thank you Anna! And Jose, always walking past with a friendly “Howzit!” Nowhere but here will you find a friendlier receptionist/switchboard operator than Rita saying “please take this call”. Then there is Indi, so efficient when getting meter readings from the technicians... “Time in? Time out? History meter?” And Gasant, patient as always: “let me rephrase that...”

And then of course there ís lunch time! Gail will

MY SOLUTIONSNombuso Tshabalala

always be the first one to say “Tjomma, you’re on diet, you’re having a boiled KFC chicken and boiled chips!” Oh and let’s not forget about Panapub! The shortest of all the working days - that’s the best day. And guaranteed on Monday morning you’ll hear Harold saying “Eish! Daai kinders ne, die Panapub het geskit!”

And even the staff who have left the company are still missed - Isolde who always used to say “Good for you”, and Ben, always silent.

This is my home and I love and appreciate everyone that I work with. I am happy and always ready to make

our clients smile. No matter how many name changes we go through, or how many times we might move from one building to the next in the years to come, no one will ever change my spirit, or the spirit of my solutions.

A great deal more than... Copy. Fax. Print. Scan.

There is no place like home - PanSolutions is my company.

I would like to take you on a journey, one where you can experience the joy I feel every day at PanSolutions. In good times, in bad times, my solutions - my co-workers - are always there for me. When I leave my dirty cup at my desk, I find it clean and neatly packed away in the morning - thank you Anna! And Jose, always walking past with a friendly “Howzit!” Nowhere but here will you find a friendlier receptionist/switchboard operator than Rita saying “please take this call”. Then there is Indi, so efficient when getting meter readings from the technicians... “Time in? Time out? History meter?” And Gasant, patient as always: “let me rephrase that...”

And then of course there ís lunch time! Gail will

MY SOLUTIONSNombuso Tshabalala

always be the first one to say “Tjomma, you’re on diet, you’re having a boiled KFC chicken and boiled chips!” Oh and let’s not forget about Panapub! The shortest of all the working days - that’s the best day. And guaranteed on Monday morning you’ll hear Harold saying “Eish! Daai kinders ne, die Panapub het geskit!”

And even the staff who have left the company are still missed - Isolde who always used to say “Good for you”, and Ben, always silent.

This is my home and I love and appreciate everyone that I work with. I am happy and always ready to make

our clients smile. No matter how many name changes we go through, or how many times we might move from one building to the next in the years to come, no one will ever change my spirit, or the spirit of my solutions.

A great deal more than... Copy. Fax. Print. Scan.

Whenever you experience something moving or profound in life, your first thought is to share it with those

around you. And that is exactly what I would like to do – share the fantastic “kick-on-the-bum” experience I got from a simple, yet fun and amazingly exciting sales talk I attended towards the end of last year.

In October 2011 a few Sales Executives from PanSolutions Durban were invited to a sales talk where Motivational Speaker and Life Balance Expert, Dan Thurmon, was the guest speaker. Up until that point I had never been to a sales talk before, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. In a way, when entering the Barnyard Theatre in Gateway, I was excited, but I also expected to be bombarded with information which I probably would never use again. But once Dan Thurmon came to the end of his talk about “Off Balance On Purpose”, I realised just how high he set the bar for future Motivational Speakers.

Throughout the evening he enthralled the audience while presenting information in a simple manner. And did I mention that he is also a born entertainer? He actually juggled, did back-flips and did magic tricks through-out the evening! It was like watching a circus act while being fed information on the side – quite a unique experience! Not to mention the constant crowd participation which kept everyone on the edge of their seats. But at the same time, all the acts and the magic didn’t distract us from the valuable information which is actually the main focus. Brilliant! And just when I thought the evening couldn’t get any better, there was a lucky draw, and I won! I won a 9 disc set from Dan Thurmon which has kept me motivated since then…

From the moment I walked out of the venue I felt like I had just learned how to speak properly. For the first time in years I felt like I could communicate to the world out there. Since then I have not only changed my approach towards my work and potential clients, but I have also made changes to my personal life which has really put things into perspective – something that has been lacking for as long as I can remember.

Off BALANCE ON PURPOSEAngelique Coetzee

Dan Thurmon made such a huge impression on me, but as much as I would like to I can’t begin to explain his message in the same way he did. But in laymen’s terms, life is about constant juggling - there can never be perfect balance. And even though you might have more than one ball up in the air, you need to focus on the task at hand, give it your full attention, and move onto the next one when the time comes.

If you ever get the opportunity to attend one of his talks, I would definitely recommend it - nothing like recharging your batteries and getting that much deserved lift. It was a great, positive experience for me and I guar-antee it will be a life changing experi-ence for you too.

We are in March already, and that excitement is still pumping inside of me. All the things he said still linger. I have taken away a great experience and applied it to my life, something we all need. Whenever I listen to his CDs in my car I get a huge smile on my face, I suddenly feel refreshed, pumped up and ready to sell, sell, sell! In my experience, all you need to succeed is to work hard and use all the experience you have to your advantage, whether its negative or positive!

PanSolutions is dedicated to professional development and improved knowledge, and will therefore be offering similar opportu-nities to selected staff to enjoy the benefits of sales training, talks and seminars.

Wellness Day:

On 23 March we will be hosting a Wellness Day together with NMG. By now you would have received in-formation regarding this initiative, so make sure you come and show your support, and more importantly, make sure you support your own health!

Employment Equity and Skills Development Monitoring Committee:

Every month the Members of the above Committee come together to discuss Employment Equity and Skills Development matters which arose during the month. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss any discriminatory policies or proce-dures which might be present in the Company and find ways to eliminate them. We also discuss the skills levels within the Company and find solutions to uplift the levels of skills and education of our staff members.

The Committee Members are:

• Max James (Chairperson)• Calwin Ramonyadiwa• Vanessa Coopasamy• Boniswa Ngcwama• Nicolene Bender

Please feel free to contact the any of the above Members should you have any queries or concerns, or matters which you would like to highlight.

Employee Self Service:

Self Service is an exciting tool offered by Psiber Payroll Systems which will enable employees to view their own payslips and IRP5s, apply for leave online and so much more. Watch the press for details!

Please feel free to contact myself or Vuyo Mzimba should you have any payroll or HR related queries. Here is to working towards the best financial year ever, and to each and every one of us ensuring that PanSolutions achieves great results!

HR Connects

SARS Tax Year end Reconciliations:

Your IRP5s should be available in May or June 2012. Please ensure that you submit your personal rec-onciliations to SARS to avoid being fined by SARS. We will commu-nicate the deadline for individual reconciliations as soon as SARS make those deadlines available.

Our HR Department is really looking forward to a jam-packed 2012! But before we get to all the happenings for the coming financial year, I would personally like to thank Vuyo Mzimba for her assistance, especially from October 2011 to February 2012, when I was temporarily assigned to look after HR matters for Nashua Communica-tions as well.

And now back to all the wonderful HR initiatives taking place throughout 2012:

B-BBEE Rating:

During the month of March 2012 we will pro-ceed with PanSolutions’

Merandi Roode

EAST

rating for B-BBEE purposes, as our current certificate expired at the end February 2012. Please feel free to contact us should you have any queries with regards to the Company’s B-BBEE certificate.

LONG SERVICE

AWARDNEW DEALER

Francois Deyzel

PanSolutions East Rand is a newly appointed Authorised Dealer in the greater Gauteng East Rand region who

specialises in the Kyocera office automation range, and the latest addition to the PanSolutions family. We have been operating from our Head Office in Kempton Park since May 2010, and opened our first branch in Heidelberg, Gauteng in February 2011. We are looking at expanding our business even further by opening another branch in Boksburg in the near future.

The PanSolutions East Rand Management team has 45 years shared experience in the office auto-mation industry:

Francois Deyzel (Managing Director and founder of the business)Background: 25 years experience in the Office Automation industry in the Technical and Sales Department.

Sanet Deyzel (Office Manager)Background: 10 years experience in the Office Automation industry in the Stock Control and Administrative Department.

Maryke Deyzel (Sales Director)Background: 8 years experience in the Office Automation industry in the Sales Department.

Wayne Deyzel (Technical Director) Background: 2 years experience in the Office Automation industry in the Service Department.

“We are a family driven business with Christian values, and our business continues to grow every day. We started this business so that our children will have a successful family business to take over when the time is right,” says Sanet Deyzel, Office Manager at PanSolutions East Rand.

We are very excited about our new venture with PanSolutions and look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with PanSolutions and all the Dealers across South Africa.

EASTRAND

BUSY BUSY B-BBEENooreen Mamdoo

“Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment” – the major buzzword in the South African workplace over the last few years. However, the reality is that the term is often misunderstood, perhaps mostly due to the use of the word “black”.

What is B-BBEE?Contrary to what some people may believe B-BBEE is not about replacing all the white employees in a company with black employees. B-BBEE is a tool to promote transforma-tion and undo some of the effects suffered by the majority of the country in the past.

Getting B-BBEE ratedWhile not yet required by law, companies are encouraged to obtain a B-BBEE rating by complying with certain criteria as set out in the Codes of Good Practice by the Department of Trade and Industry.

Companies are rated by agencies that have been accredited by the independent South African National Accreditation System (SANAS). They are rated on the following seven elements:

• Ownership Equity• Management Control• Employment Equity• Skills Development• Preferential Procurement• Enterprise Developmen• Socio-Economic Development

Each of these elements are then assigned a score out of 100 to make up the B-BBEE scorecard after which companies are given a rating ranging from 8 to 1 based on their overall score (a rating of 1 being the best possible rating that a company can obtain). Companies that do not score sufficiently are rated as non-compliant. Companies that fail to get rated are also deemed non-compliant.

Decoding the Seven Elements

1Ownership EquityDefinition as per the Codes: An Enterprise receives points for

participation by black people in its rights of ownership, using the scorecard as set out in the Codes. Black people may hold their rights of ownership in a Measured Entity as direct Participants or as Participants through other forms of business as set out in the Codes.In simple terms: A company earns points based on the percentage of black employees and black female employees that exercise voting rights and have an economic interest in the company.

2Management ControlDefinition as per the Codes: A Measured Entity receives points by meeting the tar-

gets for participation of black people and black women at Board and Top Management level.In simple terms: Companies are awarded points for the percentage of black employees and black female employees that are active participants on the Board and that hold top management positions.

3Employment Equity Definition as per the Codes: The Codes do not give a specific definition except to

specify the criteria for deriving a score for Em-ployment Equity. In simple terms: A company is given points based on the percentage of black employees in Senior Management, Middle Management and Junior Management, as well as the percentage of black employees with disabilities, adjusted for gender recognition.

4Skills DevelopmentDefinition as per the Codes: Measured Entities receive points on the Skills

Development scorecard only if they are in compliance with the requirements of the Skills Development Act and the Skills Development Levies Act; if they have registered with the

applicable SETA; if they have developed a Workplace Skills Plan; and if they have implemented programmes targeted at developing Priority Skills generally and specifically for black employees.In simple terms: A company obtains points for spend on qualifying learning programmes for black employees and black employees with disabilities.

5Preferential ProcurementDefinition as per the Codes: All goods and services procured by the Measured

Entity, other than any portion specifically exclud-ed by the Codes, is measurable in calculating its Total Measured Procurement Spend. In simple terms: A company is awarded points based on its spend with B-BBBEE rated companies, small businesses, black owned companies as well as black female owned companies (measured as a percentage of total qualifying spend).

6Enterprise DevelopmentDefinition as per the Codes: Measured Entities receive recognition for monetary

or non-monetary, recoverable or non-recoverable contributions actually initiated and implemented in favour of beneficiary entities by a Measured Entity with the specific objective of assisting or accelerating the development, sustainability and ultimate financial and operational indepen-dence of that beneficiary. In simple terms: A company obtains points for contributions or loans granted to a recognised Enterprise Development beneficiary.

7Socio-Economic DevelopmentDefinition as per the Codes: Measured Entities receive recognition for monetary

or non-monetary contributions actually initiated and implemented in favour of beneficiaries by a Measured Entity with the specific objective of facilitating sustainable access to the economy for those beneficiaries. In simple terms: Donations to organisations that generally do not operate for a profit contribute toward a company’s points.

PanSolutions & B-BBEEIt is evident to see that the seven elements of the B-BBEE scorecard are designed to stimulate economic growth as well as the growth of employees within a company. PanSolutions (with a current Level 4 B-BBEE status) is undertaking numerous steps to ensure that existing business is not lost due to non-compliance. The spirit of the Codes of Good Practice is undeniably one of transformation and a stimulant to kick-start change in the workplace so that it can indeed reflect our “Rainbow Nation.”

BUSY BUSY B-BBEENooreen Mamdoo

“Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment” – the major buzzword in the South African workplace over the last few years. However, the reality is that the term is often misunderstood, perhaps mostly due to the use of the word “black”.

What is B-BBEE?Contrary to what some people may believe B-BBEE is not about replacing all the white employees in a company with black employees. B-BBEE is a tool to promote transforma-tion and undo some of the effects suffered by the majority of the country in the past.

Getting B-BBEE ratedWhile not yet required by law, companies are encouraged to obtain a B-BBEE rating by complying with certain criteria as set out in the Codes of Good Practice by the Department of Trade and Industry.

Companies are rated by agencies that have been accredited by the independent South African National Accreditation System (SANAS). They are rated on the following seven elements:

• Ownership Equity• Management Control• Employment Equity• Skills Development• Preferential Procurement• Enterprise Developmen• Socio-Economic Development

Each of these elements are then assigned a score out of 100 to make up the B-BBEE scorecard after which companies are given a rating ranging from 8 to 1 based on their overall score (a rating of 1 being the best possible rating that a company can obtain). Companies that do not score sufficiently are rated as non-compliant. Companies that fail to get rated are also deemed non-compliant.

Decoding the Seven Elements

1Ownership EquityDefinition as per the Codes: An Enterprise receives points for

participation by black people in its rights of ownership, using the scorecard as set out in the Codes. Black people may hold their rights of ownership in a Measured Entity as direct Participants or as Participants through other forms of business as set out in the Codes.In simple terms: A company earns points based on the percentage of black employees and black female employees that exercise voting rights and have an economic interest in the company.

2Management ControlDefinition as per the Codes: A Measured Entity receives points by meeting the tar-

gets for participation of black people and black women at Board and Top Management level.In simple terms: Companies are awarded points for the percentage of black employees and black female employees that are active participants on the Board and that hold top management positions.

3Employment Equity Definition as per the Codes: The Codes do not give a specific definition except to

specify the criteria for deriving a score for Em-ployment Equity. In simple terms: A company is given points based on the percentage of black employees in Senior Management, Middle Management and Junior Management, as well as the percentage of black employees with disabilities, adjusted for gender recognition.

4Skills DevelopmentDefinition as per the Codes: Measured Entities receive points on the Skills

Development scorecard only if they are in compliance with the requirements of the Skills Development Act and the Skills Development Levies Act; if they have registered with the

applicable SETA; if they have developed a Workplace Skills Plan; and if they have implemented programmes targeted at developing Priority Skills generally and specifically for black employees.In simple terms: A company obtains points for spend on qualifying learning programmes for black employees and black employees with disabilities.

5Preferential ProcurementDefinition as per the Codes: All goods and services procured by the Measured

Entity, other than any portion specifically exclud-ed by the Codes, is measurable in calculating its Total Measured Procurement Spend. In simple terms: A company is awarded points based on its spend with B-BBBEE rated companies, small businesses, black owned companies as well as black female owned companies (measured as a percentage of total qualifying spend).

6Enterprise DevelopmentDefinition as per the Codes: Measured Entities receive recognition for monetary

or non-monetary, recoverable or non-recoverable contributions actually initiated and implemented in favour of beneficiary entities by a Measured Entity with the specific objective of assisting or accelerating the development, sustainability and ultimate financial and operational indepen-dence of that beneficiary. In simple terms: A company obtains points for contributions or loans granted to a recognised Enterprise Development beneficiary.

7Socio-Economic DevelopmentDefinition as per the Codes: Measured Entities receive recognition for monetary

or non-monetary contributions actually initiated and implemented in favour of beneficiaries by a Measured Entity with the specific objective of facilitating sustainable access to the economy for those beneficiaries. In simple terms: Donations to organisations that generally do not operate for a profit contribute toward a company’s points.

PanSolutions & B-BBEEIt is evident to see that the seven elements of the B-BBEE scorecard are designed to stimulate economic growth as well as the growth of employees within a company. PanSolutions (with a current Level 4 B-BBEE status) is undertaking numerous steps to ensure that existing business is not lost due to non-compliance. The spirit of the Codes of Good Practice is undeniably one of transformation and a stimulant to kick-start change in the workplace so that it can indeed reflect our “Rainbow Nation.”

Pretty but Tough

And so it looks like the long wait will soon be over.

Panasonic has launched a fearless and fully-rugged tablet with a dust and water resistant design. Safe for use in extreme temperatures, it is ideal for outdoor use, giving you the flexibility to work freely in almost any environment. Together with these remarkable features, the Panasonic Toughpad family also promises to offer data and device security and seamless connectivity.

Internationally, the Toughpad A1 is already available. In South Africa we are expecting the Toughpad A1 to reach our shores by August 2012. But it looks like we’ll have to wait a while longer for the Toughpad B1, which is only scheduled for international release towards the end of 2012. Exciting features such as multi-touch display featuring handwriting recognition and signature capture technologies, front and rear cameras, Wi-Fi hotspot routers, mobile broadband and a 10 hour battery life are just a few specs that will be available on these respective models.

And like all Panasonic Toughbook products, the revolutionary new Toughpad has been designed for highly mobile outdoor workers, and will be best suited for those in fields like mining, aviation, construction, the military and field sales.

Keep your eye on the press for more details on this purpose-built tablet!

Pretty but Tough

And so it looks like the long wait will soon be over.

Panasonic has launched a fearless and fully-rugged tablet with a dust and water resistant design. Safe for use in extreme temperatures, it is ideal for outdoor use, giving you the flexibility to work freely in almost any environment. Together with these remarkable features, the Panasonic Toughpad family also promises to offer data and device security and seamless connectivity.

Internationally, the Toughpad A1 is already available. In South Africa we are expecting the Toughpad A1 to reach our shores by August 2012. But it looks like we’ll have to wait a while longer for the Toughpad B1, which is only scheduled for international release towards the end of 2012. Exciting features such as multi-touch display featuring handwriting recognition and signature capture technologies, front and rear cameras, Wi-Fi hotspot routers, mobile broadband and a 10 hour battery life are just a few specs that will be available on these respective models.

And like all Panasonic Toughbook products, the revolutionary new Toughpad has been designed for highly mobile outdoor workers, and will be best suited for those in fields like mining, aviation, construction, the military and field sales.

Keep your eye on the press for more details on this purpose-built tablet!

Ronel Erasmus

Antoinette Kgaje

After working as a Retail Administrator at the Nashua Electronics Retail Store in Cresta for four years, Antoinette Kgaje joined the Service Department in Midrand as a Service Coordinator in February 2012. She is currently studying Business Administration, and plans to complete a diploma in Financial Accounting as well.

Jacques Tweehuyzen

Jacques Tweehuyzen has been working in office automation since 1993, starting off his career in the industry at Panasonic Pretoria. Before joining PanSolutions Midrand as a Sales Executive in January 2012 he was employed by Konica Minolta Centurion as a Sales Executive.

Johann Fronemann

Johann Fronemann joined PanSolutions Midrand in January 2012 as a Sales Executive. Before joining our sales team he was a shareholder in a company called 777 Vehicle & Leisure. There he was responsible for sales and marketing strategies, as well as the renting of 4x4 vehicles and equip-ment to tourists in Namibia. Prior to that he was employed by Nashua Bloemfontein as a Sales Executive for nearly four years.

Merandi Roode

After working for Nashua Communica-tions as well as PanSolutions from October 2011 (while being stationed at Nashua), HR Manager Merandi Roode (previously Liebenberg) returned to PanSolutions in February 2012. Merandi has been working in HR for the last 10 years, and is close to completing her BComm degree in Human Resources through UNISA.

Stuart Attwell

For three years before Stuart Attwell joined Pan-Solutions Head Office as Marketing Manager, he was the Marketing and Retail Manager for the Nashua Electronics Retail Store in Cresta. Not only was Stuart responsible for managing the store, but he also coordinated all marketing activities and managed the e-commerce website. In addition to his extensive marketing background, Stuart also has a BComm Honors Degree in Marketing from RAU.

Theo Williams

Theo Williams was employed by Ricoh SA as a Corporate Document Solution Executive from 2000 where he held the positions of Branch Manager, Regional Sales Manager and General Manager (Sales Division). In Febru-ary 2012 he finally joined the PanSolutions Corporate Sales Team. Theo has completed several industry related courses including a Junior Leadership Development Course through Oxford.

NEw EmpLoyEES

Bryan van Wyk

Bryan van Wyk was appointed as a Sales Executive at PanSolutions Midrand in January 2012. Bryan started his career in office automation when he joined Toshiba’s Direct Sales unit 2003. In 2008 he was promoted to Sales Manager at one of their branches, before he joined PanSolutions Cresta in 2010. After a brief leave of absence, Bryan is back with PanSolutions.

Burton Jantjies

Burton Jantjies was originally employed as an Automation Technician by PanSolutions Ermelo for 6 years where his responsibilities included the repairing of printers and copiers, and the set up of machines to different networks. In January 2012 Burton joined PanSolutions in Cape Town as a Field Technician. Burton says that he is very happy working in his home town again.

Denise Joseph

Before joining PanSolutions Cape Town as a Consumables Consultant in February 2012, Denise Joseph was employed at Inghams Distribution in New Zealand as a Distribution Administrator for three years where she was respon-sible for invoicing, inventory control and general admin. Denise has a 21 year old son who is currently studying Business Management, and an 18 year old daughter who just finished high school.

Neil Hetherington

Neil Hetherington joined PanSolutions Midrand in February 2012 as a member of the Corporate Sales Team. He has been working in the office automation industry for nearly thirteen years, with his most recent position being in the Elite Corporate Sales Division of Itec Connect where he was tasked with managing an existing client base and handling upgrade business. Neil is also “the biggest Liverpool fan in the Southern hemisphere,” as he puts it.

Pieter Blaauw

Before being appointed as Sales Manager at PanSolutions Midrand in February 2012, Pieter Blaauw held the same position with Prime Office in Randburg for three years. Pieter is also became a qualified Chef a few years ago after completing his 3-year qualification through the Wits Hotel School.

Primrose Kapa

Primrose Kapa joined PanSolutions Cape Town in February 2012 as a Consumables Consultant. Before joining our team she worked for Trudon for five years as a Sales Manager where she looked after twelve Advertising Consultants selling advertising space. She has a National Diploma in Marketing which was obtained at Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Ryno van der Ryst

After joining the Nashua Group as Account Manager in 2007, Ryno van der Ryst later made the shift to Kyocera where he was appointed as Sales Manager. In January 2012, Ryno was appointed as Sales Executive at PanSolutions Midrand. He has experience in PLC Automation Programming, PABX and VoIP.

Wayne Scheuder

Before being appointed as a Sales Executive in Midrand in January 2012, Wayne Scheuder was employed as a Sales Executive at Mpumalanga Copiers. In addition to this he has also completed his A+ and N+ courses in Information Technology.

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We wish you every success and hope your experiences here will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding.

LONG SERVICE

AWARDS

Precious Nhlapo

5 yearsMidrand

Christo Carstens

10 yearsMidrand

Lucky Ndimande

5 yearsMidrand

Haroen Abrams

10 yearsCape Town

Morne Mckenzie

5 yearsCape Town

Thembile Brown

10 yearsCape Town

Ernest Bester

5 yearsCape Town

METHOD:

1. Place all the above ingredients into a pan on the stove and bring to the boil.

2. Allow to cool for 5 minutes

3. Add the following ingredients and mix well together:

INGREDIENTS:

1 unbeaten egg

2 cups flour

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp bicarb of soda

Pinch of salt

METHOD:

Pour into a greased loaf tin and bake at 180˚ C for 45 minutes

Note: This recipe can be doubled

BELGIAN

LOAFIngrid van Enter

(Preheat oven to 180˚ C)

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup (250g) Mixed Cake Fruit

1 cup Sugar

1 cup Milk

125g Margarine