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Main Profile on Page 10: A New
Proplastics Factory

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THIRTIETH ISSUE

CONTENT

PUBLISHER MAIN PROFILE
10 | Proplastics Continues To Expand
Structure And Design Media
RESIDENTIAL PROFILE
MARKETING 34 | A Contemporary Renovation With Serious
Green Credentials
Clive Mapfumo
Newton Musara COMMERCIAL PROFILE
Tatenda Nyagura 53 | Veldemeers Designed For Delight
+263 779 141 137
+263 772 233 086 SPACE OF THE MONTH
+263 8644 224 569/70 59 | Eastgate Market Buzzes With Activity

DESIGN & LAYOUT MATERIAL FOCUS
68 | Viking Hardware Distributors
Tami Zizhou

CONTRIBUTORS

Michael Nott

PHOTOGRAPHY

Structure & Design

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development and hope that our featured articles is then pumped in a series of massive steel and provide employment for around 60 per cent of
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can use as you build great structures. of water. Zimdam provided the lining for the feature PAGE 59.
huge galvanised steel reservoirs. In conjunction
As we get in touch with engineering in our industrial with their borehole there’s more than enough Viking Hardware only deals in the best brands so
profile: PRO PLASTICS HAS A NEW FACTORY IN water for the garden, the house and the various you can be assured of top quality products and
ARDBENNIE. Since 2015 Proplastics has continued outbuildings. The owners have also installed a great service. All their brands are backed up with
to grow and develop the best quality piping and massive 20Kva solar system which is more than full warrantees and where applicable spares and
related products to the region that are accredited enough for their needs. The solar system was servicing are available. All of their main brands
to international and regional standards. Proplastics installed by Nick Hundermark, so the home now they have exclusive distribution rights in Zimbabwe
is still the leading manufacturer PVC (Polyvinyl has their own independent water and electricity making Viking Hardware an essential part of the
Chloride), HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) and supplies making it both modern and seriously hardware retail business small to medium scale
LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) pipes and fittings green. The overall success of the renovation is retailers. Material focus: PAGE 68
for a wide variety of applications including water a tribute to the vision of both the owners and
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main profile

Proplastics

Continues To Expand

text: Michael Nott
photos: Structure & Design

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Engineers: J. Mungoshi Consulting Engineers 11
Project Managers: D. Gutu And Associates

Main Contractor: Masimba Construction Zimbabwe
Quantity Surveyor: D. Gutu And Associates

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main profile

THE somewhat complex history of Proplastics Ltd. dates back 55 years to
1965. The company was originally incorporated on 11th November, 1965
as Promat (Private) Limited and it was the first plastic extrusion factory
in what was then Rhodesia. The company was jointly owned by Tramat of
Italy and Prodorite (Private) Limited of Rhodesia. Prodorite in turn was owned by Roberts
Construction. The first batch of extrusion machines came from Bausano of Italy and Promat
soon set up their factory extruding high quality PVC piping. The incorporation of Promat
coincided with Rhodesia’s Declaration of Independence and the subsequent international
sanctions, so the production of piping infrastructure for the construction industry became
vitally important for development of the economy. Promat continued to thrive over the
years providing top quality plastic piping for water and sewer reticulation in Zimbabwe
and the region. In 1994 Promat changed its name to its current name to Proplastics and
demerged from Prodorite, and became a subsidiary of Roberts Construction. Roberts
Construction (by now called Murray and Roberts Zimbabwe) rebranded in 2012 to become
Masimba Holdings Limited. In 2015 Proplastics was unbundled from Masimba Holdings
through a dividend in specie and became a completely separate entity.

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main profile

The rationale for the separating the two
entity was as follows:

• to establish a strong manufacturing Proplastics is still the leading manufacturer efficient working space, while the original
business unit with a clear operational PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), HDPE (High Density factory is now used as warehousing and
focus capable of pursuing its own Polyethylene) and LDPE (Low Density storage for raw materials. The old factory
independent business strategies Polyethylene) pipes and fittings for a wide was quite dark and gloomy and as Proplastics
variety of applications including water and grew over the years it no longer suited
• to attract focused capital into sewerage reticulation, irrigation, mining, their needs. In contrast the new factory
Proplastics to recapitalize the business electrical ducting, telecommunications and is bright and light and custom designed
whenever necessary construction. to accommodate their new machinery. In
addition, it’s been planned to improve the
• to enable Proplastics to enter Since its inception Proplastics has always process flow from the start through all the
into mergers and acquisitions, as been committed to a philosophy of growth and different production stages right up to the
may strategically be necessary, development, constantly investing in research end product. The more logical layout of
with businesses which are either and development, and improving production the process flow has improved efficiency
complimentary or in the same sphere of methods and efficiency in order to provide and productivity. In addition, the Material
business world class plastic piping products to the Handling is a closed system so workers are
region at competitive prices. In line with this not exposed to plastic dust making a marked
• to create a platform for the Company to philosophy Proplastics is about to complete improvement in health and safety.
report independently and transparently their new state of the art factory at their
to its stakeholders so that it can be premises at 5 Spurn Road in Ardbennie, Harare. The structural design of the new factory was
valued appropriately; carried out by Engineer J. Mungoshi of JM
The new factory, opened this year, provides Consulting Engineers, with factory layout and
• to strengthen and enhance the visibility around 5,300 square metres of modern, processes input from Proplastics.
of the Proplastics brand in the local
market

• to unlock shareholder value

Since 2015 Proplastics has continued to grow
and develop and to provide the best quality
piping and related products to the region that
are accredited to international and regional
standards – ISO (International Organization
for Standards), SABS (South African Bureau
of Standards) and SAZ (Standard Association
of Zimbabwe). Proplastics is also a member
of SAPPMA (Southern African Plastic Pipe
Manufacturers Association). Membership of
SAPPMA ensures that all Proplastics products
meet the highest standards. SAPPMA’s very
purpose is to “create absolute consumer
confidence within the SADC Plastic Pipe
Industry and to ensure the long term health
and sustainability of high quality plastic pipes
and pipe systems”.

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main profile

D. Gutu and Associates were selected as
independent Quantity Surveyors and Project
Managers. Because of their close ties
and the quality of construction expertise,
both historically and in the present, it was
logical to select Masimba as the main
contractors. Njabulo Mhlaba headed up
the Proplastics team as Special Projects
Manager. Other notable contributions were
made by Willowvale Rigging who assisted
with the installation of the new machinery
- in particular the Penta Piovan Material
Handling System imported from Italy. Penta
sent out their own technicians to advise
on the installation as well as to train local
staff in the running and maintenance of
this advanced, fully automated system.
Proplastics’ substantial investment in
new plant and equipment underlines their
commitment to continuously improving
and developing their output and the quality
of their products in line with the latest
international standards.

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main profile

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Most of the materials for the factory were around materials so much quicker and 32000 tonnes, enabling Proplastics to meet
sourced locally with some of the main suppliers easier. The high roof also helps to control the current demand in Zimbabwe, as well as to
including Africa Steel, City Glass and Lafarge. internal temperature helping to keep both export to the SADC region and the DRC.
the machinery and the staff cool.
The old factory was a brick structure with The factory is basically a steel frame
several internal divisions and few windows, Construction work on the project started structure set on a concrete slab and clad
making the interior a bit gloomy and the in 2018. Progress was partly delayed by with IBR Chromadec sheeting. Offices and
process flow awkward. In contrast the new foreign currency policy and constraints but admin are accommodated on a mezzanine
factory is a bright white structure filled the factory construction has since been floor so most of the internal space is open
with natural light from the many windows completed. The new factory is expected to and unencumbered. Big loading doors at
and with a high roof to accommodate an dramatically improve production capacity the front make deliveries and loading more
overhead gantry for cranes, making moving from the current 9000 tonnes per annum to convenient.

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As the factory runs 24/7 it’s vital to
have uninterrupted electricity and water
supplies. If production is unexpectedly
halted for any reason the plastic being
processed becomes brittle and snaps
leading to significant wastage and loss of
production time and it’s a major problem
to restart the process. The factory does
however have the capacity to recycle
inferior or sub-standard product. The
factory has two dedicated 1600 KV
transformers connected to the national
grid and in addition they have a 1100 KV
generator which automatically kicks in
within 10 seconds should the power supply
be interrupted. Water is supplied by the
council mains but the factory also has an
underground reservoir of around 100 cubic
metres for emergencies.

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Crittall Hope is one of the largest manufacturers of
building and furniture products, namely window frames,
door frames, steel doors, roller shutter doors, garage
doors, sliding doors, burglar bars, and flyscreens, school and
office furniture, steel office and cabinets, fitted kitchens,
aluminium products and roller shutter doors

CRITTALL HOPE LTD,
Canberra Road,Workington, Harare
P.O.Box 2301 Harare
+263 772 937 307/ 772 625 699
+263 773 293 262
[email protected]
crittallhope.co.zw

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Proplastics currently employs around 250 people
including staff at the new factory and at their
distribution centres in Bulawayo and Gweru,
making them a major employer in the industrial
sector. In addition, their exports help to contribute
to foreign currency earnings for Zimbabwe. We
look forward to Proplastics’ continued growth and
development while maintaining their remarkably
high standards and competitive pricing.

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residential profile

A Contemporary

Renovation…

With Serious Green

Credentials. text: Michael Nott
photos: Michele Fortmann
plans: Architexture Spatial design

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residential profile

WHEN the current owners first bought the house it was a Spanish style
dwelling, probably built in the early 50s and slightly dated, of brick under a
red tiled roof. The roof was a bit of a jumble of different heights and awkward
angles and worst of all it leaked!
The exterior was not especially attractive – the main entrance was through a solid wooden
door hidden under a fairly dark portico, most of the windows were quite small and there was
curved wall to the right of the entrance with a row of little windows looking into an enclosed
courtyard. The interior layout was not ideal, in particular a low concrete beam blocked views
of the pool and the garden at the back of the house.
The owners knew that the house wasn’t working well for them so they approached Bruce
Rowlands from the well-known local architectural firm Architexture Spatial Design. The
owners had worked successfully with Rowlands on other renovation projects and liked his
particular style and aesthetic. Rowlands’ signature style includes Chromadek roofs with glass
gable ends, high ceilings with exposed roof trusses, verandahs that open up the interior of
the structure, lots of natural light from generous windows and doors and a simple, functional,
open plan layout.
Although the footprint of the house has remained mostly the same the layout of the rooms
has been changed to make it more open plan and the old domestic quarters and the garage
have been incorporated into the main interior space. New domestic quarters and additional
covered parking have been built on another part of the property. What was originally
the garage is now a large, modern, bright kitchen and the domestic quarters have been
transformed in to a utility room and gym, with an adjacent self-contained cottage overlooking
the pool. The old kitchen has now become the new family lounge integrated into the foyer.
This makes up the first phase of the renovations while the bedroom wing will be renovated in
the second phase in the future.
The existing roof was removed and a completely new roof fitted to allow for higher ceilings
inside, and the previously disjointed sections of roofing were rationalised. Joining up the roofs

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of the different sections of the new structure,
and ensuring a sense of continuity for the ceiling
heights, was quite a complex process. The roof
section that runs through the main structure
from the entrance portico to the back verandah
is at right angles to roof over the lounge and
the kitchen and in addition the roof required
two slightly lower hip joints at each end of the
central section to link up the different parts.

The main entrance has been shifted to the centre
of the front façade with generous windows either
side. The entrance is now through wide glass and
aluminium doors under a glass gable end and
the low concrete beam has been demolished so
that there’s an uninterrupted view right through
the house to the pool and the lush garden at the
back. The A-frame trusses seen at the front gable
are repeated through the entrance foyer and
continue out to the new verandah at the back.
The new structure required a series of pillars to
support the new roof, the new ring beam and the
new raised lintel. There are four internal pillars
(two on either side of the entrance foyer) which
are continued out to the back verandah up to the
edge of the pool. The pillars made it possible
to create a high ceiling in the foyer with
Rowlands’ signature exposed trusses, creating
a more contemporary feel of modernity, light
and space – something which was missing in
the old building.

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pool

2
300 workers room

1
300

5815

2975 ex. pool pump workers room
workers room
7.28 m²
FFL -0.700m 3 200

conc. screed

2746 TERRACE
3400
3050 13.86 m²
FFl -0.155m

porcelain tile

3 VERANDAH 1 W03 wc
2650 bathroom
300 80.58 m² new 3400 BIC
new FFL -0.630m beam
over
beam porcelain tile demolish D07
wall
over W02

5535 new BIC
beam
new over BIC kitchen
beam 260
over W01 prep bowl KITCHEN REF.
5940
VERANDAH 1 4034 new new 35.92 m²
80.58 m² beam beam FFL 0.000m
over over demolish
FFL -0.630m wall porcelain tile
porcelain tile BIC

ex. bar 230

D06 5977

230 BIC

D04 305 demolish D05
wall 5115
oak floor inlay 245 260
1602
demolish demolish new new demolish5466606 sink W04 260
wall wall beam beam wall D08
over over W05
230 2705 230 230 DINING G VERANDAH 4
9955 demolish 27.13 m²
4880 wall FFL 0.000m 11.49 m²
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11.65 m² 1 1 : 50
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350 1374 9.58 m²
VERANDAHS 50.24m²
FFL -0.170m
porcelain tile

5310

Revision Description Date
Revisions

archi texture Notes : MacKenzie Project Code : 000 Size : A1
s p at i a l d e s i g n . p v t . l t d Nigels Lane, Borrowdale, Harare
registered architects . 18 boscobel drive west . harare . 0772404303 . [email protected] all work to be carried out in accordance with Scale : 1 : 50 Date : 07-02-2018
municipal regulations. do not scale off Ground Floor Plan Drawn by : MR Revision :
drawings. builder check all details and
dimensions before commencing work. design Drawing number : 100
is property of architexture spatial design.

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roof line over

rafters by roof roof line over
manufacturer
3
conc beam to eng. spec 301

conc beam to eng. spec lean to rafters by
conc beam to eng. spec roof manufacturer

RAFTERS AND TRUSSES BY 2
MANUFACTURER. SPACING 301
TO BE AT 1200mm. timber beam
lean to rafters by
1 rafters by roof roof manufacturer
301 manufacturer
roof line over
timber beam roof line over kingpost trusses by roof
timber beam manufacturer

timber column

timber beam

CCA treated timber pergola lean to rafters by
by roof manufacturer roof manufacturer

pergola and lean to roof to be at 5° pitch
roof line over

kingpost trusses by roof
manufacturer

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manufacturer manufacturer

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fall to ex. septic tank and soakaway
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archi texture 1 : 50
s p at i a l d e s i g n . p v t . l t d RAFTERS AND TRUSSES BY MacKenzie Project Code : 1723 A1Size : half scale on
registered architects . 25 shortheath lane . chisipiti . harare . 0772404303 . [email protected] Notes : MANUFACTURER. SPACING Nigels Lane, Borrowdale, Harare A3 sheet
all work to be carried out in accordance with TO BE AT 1200mm.
municipal regulations. do not scale off Roof Truss Layout - Phase 2 Scale : 1 : 50 Date : 06-12-2018
drawings. builder check all details and
dimensions before commencing work. design Designed by : BR Drawn by : MR Revision :
is property of architexture spatial design.
Drawing number : 101

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To the left of the foyer is a relaxed family the space a luxurious feel, while the kitchen much more light into the heart of the home. The
lounge while the dining room and kitchen are has a white ceramic tiled floor. The dark floors lounge has a huge fixed pane window at the
off to the right creating a single open plan also help to anchor the spaces which are so front which frames views of the garden – it’s the
space. As opposed to the foyer where the light and bright. Folding glass and aluminium biggest single pane size available locally!
ceiling follows the A-shaped roof, the lounge as doors lead out from the foyer and the lounge
well as the dining room and kitchen have high, to the verandah, so when they’re fully open Because of the open plan layout the kitchen
flat, tongue and groove ceilings which help it becomes one big indoor/outdoor space. All is now an integral part of the living space,
to demarcate the spaces from the foyer. New the old windows on both the front and back rather than being tucked away in a separate
solid teak floors (supplied by Pride of Africa) of the house have been replaced with bigger room. Particular attention has been paid to
link the lounge, foyer and dining room, giving aluminium framed windows or doors allowing make sure the kitchen is both functional and

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also looks great. It was
designed and installed
by Kim Amira from Amira
Designs, with white
Caesarstone counter tops
and dark grey cabinets.
Pops of red in the stools
and accessories tie in
with the orange and
red throws and scatter
cushions in the lounge.
There’s a big squarish
centre island that doubles
as an informal dining
space, with four industrial
lights suspended above.
Aluminium and glass
doors and windows open
the kitchen out to the
verandah and the garden
and provide convenient
access for outdoor
entertaining. Beyond the
kitchen is a generous
space for a scullery,
laundry and utility room in
what was once part of the
old domestic quarters.

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residential profile

Next to the kitchen is a well-equipped home gym which was also
originally part of the domestic quarters. Beyond the gym, overlooking
the pool, is a small self-contained suite of bedroom and en suite
bathroom, which is currently used by the owners’ son.
Beyond the open plan lounge is a second more intimate family lounge
with a fireplace. It’s much more cosy and great for watching TV on
chilly winter nights. It leads onto a small foyer which creates a second
entrance to the home along a little brick paved pathway. The foyer
was originally a small office but a new door, in what was previously a
solid wall, created another access point. The roof above the lounge
and the small foyer was also raised to allow for the high ceiling to
follow the A-frame shape.

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BESPOKE INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Kim Amira
077 2233 999
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The extensive demolitions and renovations der Ruit and the owner they also installed a outbuildings. The owners have also installed
took just three months. The owners moved huge water harvesting system. Rain water a massive 20Kva solar system which is
out on 18th September last year and were from the gutters and the driveway runs into more than enough for their needs. The solar
back in their home on 19th December in a sump which feeds into two underground system was installed by Nick Hundermark,
time for their son’s birthday party. The main tanks and is then pumped in a series of so the home now has their own independent
contractor for the project was Geoff van der massive steel reservoirs which can hold water and electricity supplies making it both
Ruit from Skilfish Enterprises. The owner, around 1 million litres of water. Zimdam modern and seriously green. The overall
being a very much hands-on kind of guy, was provided the lining for the huge galvanised success of the renovation is a tribute to the
also very involved in the construction process steel reservoirs. In conjunction with their vision of both the owners and to Rowlands
from start to finish, assisting with his own borehole there’s more than enough water and his team, including Martyn Roberts as
crew for lighting and painting. Between van for the garden, the house and the various the main technical detailer.

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We supply and install galvanized steel water
tanks and rainwater capture systems as well as
pond liners and earth dam installations.

[email protected]
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www.zimdam.co.zw

Tel: 0242 496822
      0772 244245
      0772 288710

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