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Sonae Arauco adopts a Company Culture of Sustainability
Read more about how Sonae Arauco adopts a company culture of transformation and sustainability as well as staying true to their ethos and values.
Building Community through Employment, Bursary Students & Supporting Local Farmers
Sonae Arauco supports & mentors students in their bursary program, as well as supporting local farmers and is actively involved in numerous community projects.
Read more of our students’ successes and transformation: http://ow.ly/x6uN30pd2GP
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Innovation in the Office
Clever Desks
Desks, in general, weren’t given much attention in innovative design and conceptualisation beyond the flat surface with four legs for ages, however, the attention they deserve as a creative piece of furniture has become more apparent over recent years. Whether you need a desk with more technical capabilities, a more streamlined design, a surface that is more space-conscious or to encourage more exercise, there is a desk made for you. Take a look at these 10 incredible and creative designs: http://ow.ly/yABH30oYM3e
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
It’s no secret that healthy eating provides better mental and physical energy, both of which are needed to work productively. Many companies are recognising the benefits of providing their employees with healthy lunch and snack options to munch on throughout the day. If you’re considering incorporating nutrition into your company culture to improve the office lifestyle, read here for some of South Africa’s favourite healthy snack options: http://ow.ly/CV8k30oYMh2
At Sonae Arauco we have adopted this at our head office, where we have a healthy fruit basket delivered twice a week, free for employees to enjoy.
Sonae Arauco at Interzum-Cologne
What is Interzum Cologne?
Interzum is the world’s leading trade fair where designers come together to showcase their innovative and ingenious interior and furniture designs. The 2019 Interzum saw a spectacular 1800 exhibitors from 60 countries displaying their designs for 74000 visitors.
New Designs
Sonae Arauco went to Interzum to showcase our incredible new designs, the Three-Dimensional Fiberboard, 3DF. This innovative new product has the ability to be shaped and moulded into different forms, allowing deep structures to be formed in the wood and demonstrating a new dimension of visual intrigue into the fiberboard. Sonae Arauco’s 3DF can be used in furniture frontals, doors, seats, wall panels and numerous other applications.
What inspiration did we take home?
At the close of Interzum, we walked away with th...
The Dads of Sonae Arauco
Kaushik Maganbeharie (KM)
Cobus Swart (CS)
Dumisani Goodwill Simelane (DGS)
William Wolfaardt (WW)
1. How has being a father changed your life?
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Sonae Arauco Bursary Students Q & A
Treasure Nkosi (TN) – Future Chemical Engineer
Andile Nsimba (AN) – Future Marketer
What is your year of study?
(TN) – Fourth Year
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Sonae Arauco Focused on Occupational Health & Safety
Leaders by Example
Whether it is in our factories or our sales offices, we carefully select leaders who will take their teams forward by leading by example. These individuals are trained and upskilled in health and safety practices.
Risk Reduction
With heavy machinery comes high-risk situations. This is a reality we understand and we work hard each day to reduce the risk of all incidents, accidents, injuries and occupational diseases.
Equipment Training
Safety for our employees in our factories worldwi...
South African Decor Stores Hit a Home Run
African Accessories:
Making use of African inspired accessories is a trend that is both timeless and loved worldwide. From woven baskets to beaded and monochrome sculptures, brightly coloured textiles and ethnic prints, if you’re looking to bring the spirit of Africa into your home decor, there’s no better place than Kudu. This online store has an incredible range of African inspired accessories and delivers them to your door.
Locally Made Products:
Many of our locally crafted products are undoubtedly some of the best in the decor industry where both quality and beauty play a vital role in the finished product. Hello Pretty is a Cape Town company with thousands of locally made and African inspired decor pieces for you to browse and choose from.
The Working Moms of Sonae Arauco
Sheilah Maile (SM) – Raw Materials Controller
Happy Ngwenya (HN) – Weighbridge Operator
Ashleen Donnelly (AD) – Administration
Hendrina Wilken (HW) – Key Accounts Manager
1. Being a mother, how has it transformed your life?
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Setting the Standard
Here are the three ways that we set the standard.
Our Certifications:
Our wood is produced by sustainably managed sources and has been certified as such by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). Each Sonae Arauco factory is certified for Environmental Management, Quality Management, Energy Management, and Health and Safety at Work Management to ensure the safety of our workers as well as the surrounding communities.
Here is a list of our certifications:
● FSC...
Stress-Free Home Design
Lighting with Dimmers
Light dimmers allow us to lower the brightness of our lights by reducing the amount of electrical current that reaches the light bulbs. This helps to reduce the amount of energy consumption used by the light bulbs, extends the lifespan of the globes, reduce electricity bills, and enhance aesthetic and a room’s decor. Not only is this good for the environment, but dimming your lights to set the mood for a quiet night in with a warm and inviting light tone can do wonders for rest and relaxation.
Bring Nature into The Home
House plants have been known to improve air quality in a room, absorbing toxins and adding healthy moisture for better breathing. The mental rewards of growing and maintaining a house plant can help with anxiety and even prevent burnt-out depression. Two of the best plants to keep in your home are the mother-in-law’s tongue for its amazing ability to improve air quality and lavender whose scent helps to lower stress and anxiety.
Wood-Based Boards
A sustainable and environmentally conscious choice as opposed to sol...