THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

The South African Institution of Mechanical Engineers was founded in 1892 and was the original organisation formed to represent the interests of Engineers in South Africa. Today it is still the central body promoting the progress of Mechanical Engineering by providing a forum for the latest technology through its meetings and journal - and through its representation of the profession on National Councils.

For further particulars, please contact the National Secretary, South African Institution of Mechanical Engineers, P0 Box 62007, Marshalltown 2107.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS HANDLING

This year The South African Institute of Materials Handling celebrates its 21st Anniversary. It is a Professional Institute for all persons involved in the many facets of Materials Handling Engineering and Materials Management.

The Institute is committed to education and the development of the Science of Materials Handling. Areas of involvement include bulk solids handling, stacking and reclaiming, pneumatic and hydraulic conveying, unit handling, palletisation, containerisation and physical distribution.

Lectures, seminars and conferences are held on a regular basis and correspondence courses are offered over one year for the Certificate of Storemanship and three years for the Diploma in Materials Handling.

For further details contact the National Secretary, The South African Institute of Materials Handling, P0 Box 11099, Johannesburg 2000.

The Organising Committee of the
INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS HANDLING CONFERENCE
gratefully acknowledge the sponsorship of the following companies:

BATEMAN MATERIALS HANDLING

CARGO CARRIERS (PTY) LTD

DISTRIBUTION & HANDLING NEWS

HANSEN TRANSMISSIONS (PTY) LTD

KRUPP SA

PHB WESERHUTTE (SA) (PTY) LTD

PROMAT

SMITH - RTC

SPECIALISED EXHIBITIONS

SURTEES & SON