15 October 2009 Nigeria has one of the biggest oil and gas industries in the world and a huge requirement for welders. The SAIW was the obvious choice to partner with the NIW to help in the training programme as it is the most equipped welding training facility on the continent. The PTDF, which was

12 July 2009 It was also an excellent networking opportunity for people from the various industries and research establishments to meet and share experiences and ideas. Our thanks go to Richard Fowles and John du Plessis and other members of the organizing team for all the work put into the event. The institute’s bi-annual Young

12 July 2009 Horses for Courses standard gets thumbs up… major boost to Certification Scheme Fitness for purpose describes the use of ISO 3834, whether we are building nuclear power stations or making wheel barrows. – Spencer Erling Richard Fowles, conference organiser, said he had no doubt that end users would be pushing harder in

07 July 2009 All at the SAIW are deeply saddened by his passing and will miss John, who has been such an important contributor over the years. He was the consummate engineer. Intelligent, practical and precise, and through the years his council and advice has been of great benefit to the Institute. All of us