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The Paarl Media Group has been overwhelmed by the messages of encouragement and support from staff, the community, clients, suppliers and the printing industry following the devastating effect of the fire at Paarl Print on 17 April.
This has prompted the Paarl Media Group to announce, earlier than anticipated, that the operation of Paarl Print will definitely be re-established in Paarl. This is being done without consultation with loss adjustors
but in the faith that the community of Paarl, who have been loyal to Paarl Print over the years and the support of clients will make this possible.
The re-establishment will not occur on the current Paarl Print site as all buildings have been condemned by the Department of Labour and an attempt to rebuild Paarl Print at this site would take at least 18 months. It is the intention of the Paarl Media Group to find a comprehensive solution in a short a time as possible and more details will follow during the next three weeks. The re-establishment of Paarl Print will also ensure the level of technology and focus which both staff and clients expect and deserve.
Group announces order for two new Manroland web presses
The Paarl Media Group would also like to make use of the opportunity (of the re-establishment of Paarl Print in Paarl) to announce the acquisition of a 64 page Manroland Lithoman press for Paarl Web Gauteng and a 16 page Manroland Rotoman press for Paarl Gravure in Montague Gardens. These acquisitions will replace the capacity loss suffered by Paarl Gravure due to the damage caused on one of its publication gravure presses earlier this year. The nature of the capacity replacement and geographical positioning of the new press lines will place the Paarl Media Group in a better position to more efficiently service clients on a national basis in the rapidly changing print media environment.
This is the first step by the Paarl Media Group to establish both publication gravure and web offset capabilities in a single plant in Cape Town while continuing to expand the facilities in Johannesburg. These plants will be supported by the strategic establishment of a heatset web offset plant in KwaZulu-Natal within the next 12 months.
Paarl Media Group issued a separate announcement yesterday, which we include below:
Memorial Service for Paarl Print fire victims
Following the events of 17 April 2009 at Paarl Print, the Paarl Media Group is to hold a memorial service to celebrate the lives of those lost in the fire.
The Paarl Media memorial service will be held on Saturday 9 May 2009, at the Nederburg Estate (pictured above) in Paarl at 10h00 for:
Gerhard Mans (37) Printer
Marcelle Basson (39) Planner
Jenelle Pietersen (23) General Assistant Bindery
Thys De Vries (52) Quality Controller
Erick Peters (59) Printer
Hilton Blanckenberg (34) Cutter
Marshall Diedericks Cleaner contracted to Paarl Print
Joseph Johnson - Cleaner contracted to Paarl Print
Patricia Stoffels (35) Senior Assistant
Pieter Saayman (58) Bandset Operator
Liezel Jacobs (34) General Assistant Bindery
The thoughts and prayers of the entire Paarl Media Group remain with the families of the deceased as well as our staff still recovering in hospital, said spokesperson Nelia Burger, on behalf of the Paarl Media Group.
© Graphic Repro On-line, 30 April 2009.
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