https://human.africa Lasher Tools is a South African hand tool manufacturing company and the largest one in Southern Africa, with an established global footprint. Being over 90 years old –we offer a range of over 1200 tools, serving 6 industries (Mining, Forestry, Gardening, Agriculture, DIY & Construction). Join our conversation where we will cover our history and what we have done to become the market leader in the tool manufacturing and supply industry, and how we have stuck to our commitment to quality throughout the process, and what we are doing to guarantee that commitment into the future. Technology en Tue, 19 May 2020 12:04:52 +0200 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:47:41 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Human no Albert (Oubie) Louw Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1772/logo_5317_20250910_202531_1400.jpeg https://human.africa Lasher Tools is a South African hand tool manufacturing company and the largest one in Southern Africa, with an established global footprint. Human episodic Human tamsyn@human.africa false ZA https://iono.fm/e/965784 https://iono.fm/e/965784 Ines works closely with the internal sales reps to care for our clients and keep services up to Lasher standards of excellence. Website]]> Technology Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:42:00 +0200 0 0 16. Tales Behind the Tools - Ines Stapel 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 7:16 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/950530 https://iono.fm/e/950530
Today we are talking to Wayne Cryer, Coastal Sales Manager for Lasher Tools.

He operates out of our Durban office and is responsible for overseeing and managing the Lasher business along the coast and is key in ensuring growth and customer satisfaction throughout the region. Lasher Tools · Website]]> Technology Wed, 04 Nov 2020 08:24:00 +0200 0 0 15. Tales Behind the Tools - Wayne Cryer 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 19:12 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/948662 https://iono.fm/e/948662
Today we are talking to Senzeni Fakude, she recently moved to our debtor’s department, and is based at our head office in Germiston.

She is responsible for the administrative process of opening and welcoming new client accounts to the Lasher family. Lasher Tools · Website]]> Technology Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:32:00 +0200 0 0 14. Tales Behind the Tools - Senzeni Fakude 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 13:10 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/944819 https://iono.fm/e/944819
We get insight from an operational level how the BUCO business and brand has grown and the product offering is selected and grown for their customers.

And we take a look from a branch level how the clients interact with the store and the sectors they supply and how they ensure they offer their customers the best product offerings in terms of range and affordability and how Lasher ties into value chain. Lasher Tools · BUCO · Website]]> Technology Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:49:00 +0200 0 0 13. Conversation with Regional Operations Manager and Branch Manager from BUCO 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 21:35 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/940895 https://iono.fm/e/940895
Today we have a conversation with Rene’ Aucamp, the head buyer for Lasher, she is based and works out of our branch in Wadeville.

Rene’ has been with Lasher for the past 15 years and is the starting point of the where all the manufacturing in Wadeville begins.

She also shares her journey on how she changed direction in her career and how her love and passion grew for what she is doing today. Lasher Tools · Website]]> Technology Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:21:00 +0200 0 0 12. Tales Behind the Tools - Rene' Aucamp 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 11:15 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/937304 https://iono.fm/e/937304
Today we have a conversation with Rene Wilkinson, she is the personal assistant to Lasher's Managing Director – she is based and works out of our head office in Germiston.

She has been the MD's right hand women for the past 4 years. She takes us behind the scenes and shares not only what it means to be a PA to the MD of one of South Africa largest tool manufacturers, but also what it means to be a mom and wife and how she manages it all in her journey forward. Lasher Tools · Website]]> Technology Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:20:00 +0200 0 0 11. Tales Behind the Tools - Rene Wilkinson 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 12:20 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/931783 https://iono.fm/e/931783
To today where Chamberlains now is a fourth generation of family working in the business and boasts eight stores that service a strong and loyal community base in Gauteng with all their building material, hardware and home improvement needs.

Chamberlains is best known as a family business who are recognized for their personal service from their friendly and knowledgeable staff.

We speak to Ms. Catherine Chamberlain to understand what they have done from start to now to attain and maintain the level of customer care and service that they have become renowned for. Lasher Tools · Chamberlains · Website]]> Technology Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:28:00 +0200 0 0 10. Conversation with Ms. Catherine Chamberlain, Retail Sales Director for Chamberlains 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 29:22 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/924941 https://iono.fm/e/924941
Exports have been an important part of growing the business for the past twenty-five years. Today, some fifteen percent of production goes overseas; UK, Europe, the Americas, the Pacific Islands, Australasia, Africa and Indian Ocean Islands.

The export department is an integral part of the business and today we talk to Rui Charneca an export trader within the department to get an insight into how export operates and how we serve our client across the globe. Lasher Tools · Website]]> Technology Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:01:00 +0200 0 0 9.1 Conversation with Rui Charneca from Lasher Exports Department 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 15:14 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/924933 https://iono.fm/e/924933
Planters Tea Agency has expanded the industries they supply to and the engineering solutions they provide, their goal is to provide genuine parts, technical advice, training and, above all, trusted service at a market competitive price.

As part of their service offering to clients, they cater to individual requirements by importing preferred client brands at reasonable prices within a reasonable time limit.

We speak with Hilliard Cathcart Kay, Managing Director of Planters Tea Agency to find out more about the needs of the industry he serves, why he sources the brands he does and why Lasher is part of his offering to clients. Lasher Tools · Planters Tea Agency · Website]]> Technology Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:59:00 +0200 0 0 9. Conversation with Hilliard Kay - Managing Director of Planters Tea Agency 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 9:25 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/918469 https://iono.fm/e/918469
Today we have a conversation with Warren Thomas, Sales Manager for Lasher. He operates out of our head office in Germiston and he is responsible for overseeing and managing the Lasher brand and ensuring growth with selective customers and throughout the groups.

He not only shares his path of his career that lead him to Lasher, but also his journey and experiences as both a person and father. Website]]> Technology Thu, 03 Sep 2020 08:44:00 +0200 0 0 8. Tales Behind the Tools - Warren Thomas 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 11:51 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/910373 https://iono.fm/e/910373
We have a conversation with Glenn Hendry our Product & Training Specialist and Lionell Adams our Merchandise Coordinator. They operate out of our head office in Germiston and together they responsible for in-store merchandising ensuring correct brand representation throughout our stores as well as marketing events.

They share their collective Lasher and life experiences with us which has assisted them on their journey to where they are today. Website]]> Technology Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:15:00 +0200 0 0 7.Tales Behind the Tools - Glenn Hendry & Lionell Adams 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 15:17 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/901160 https://iono.fm/e/901160
Today we speak to Natasha Naidoo, she is one of our sales representatives at our Durban branch, she is responsible for servicing our clients along the coastal region.

She opens up and shares her experiences with us, not only at Lasher bit also a bit about her personal journey. Lasher Tools · Website]]> Technology Sat, 01 Aug 2020 09:12:00 +0200 0 0 6. Tales Behind the Tools - Natasha Naidoo 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 14:54 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/897258 https://iono.fm/e/897258
We look at the history of how SABS began and what they have transitioned into today to ensure that we have world class standards and manufacturing and they take us into what they do to maintain these standards.

We also talk about the Lasher Builders Trestle, which is the only SABS approved trestle on the market, and look at the relationship between SABS and Lasher. Website]]> Technology Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:48:00 +0200 0 0 5. Conversation with SABS on Marketing & Standards 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 13:03 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/885345 https://iono.fm/e/885345
Today we speak to Zandile Nhlabathi, she is our receptionist at our head office in Germiston, she opens up and share a bit about her story and life journey. Lasher Tools · Website]]> Technology Thu, 02 Jul 2020 13:13:00 +0200 0 0 4. Tales Behind the Tools - Zandile Nhlabathi 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 8:27 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/880677 https://iono.fm/e/880677
We take a look at how they fit in as a member of EST Africa group, and the value that they are seeking to create and offer as a local independent retailer who supports local products. SI Hardware · Website]]> Technology Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:08:00 +0200 0 0 3.3 Conversation with SI Hardware 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 5:51 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/880671 https://iono.fm/e/880671
We take a closer, behind the scenes look at the thought, processes and work that goes into creating the range of Lasher products and making products that add value to our clients. Lasher Tools · Website]]> Technology Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:00:00 +0200 0 0 3.2 Conversation with Lasher Factory Manager 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 3:06 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/880666 https://iono.fm/e/880666
We look at EST Africa's role in making the market space accessible for independent retailers, what that has meant for the market place, and how we work to support that need in the market. Lasher Tools · Website]]> Technology Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:16:00 +0200 0 0 3.1 Conversation with Lasher's Independent Retail Manager 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 11:27 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/880313 https://iono.fm/e/880313
EST (Pty) Ltd was established in 2007 as a co-operative buying group with the goal of empowering small and independent FMCG retailers. This was as a direct result of small businesses being dominated by large chain groups who ruled the market to the virtual exclusion of the smaller players. With the co-operative purchasing between the group and its members it has allowed and assisted smaller chains to operate more competitively within the market. EST Africa · Website]]> Technology Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:26:00 +0200 0 0 3.Conversation with EST Africa 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 17:42 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/877663 https://iono.fm/e/877663
Being over 90 years old –we offer a range of over 1200 tools, serving 6 industries (Mining, Forestry, Gardening, Agriculture, DIY & Construction).

Join our conversation where we will cover our history and what we have done to become the market leader in the tool manufacturing and supply industry, and how we have stuck to our commitment to quality throughout the process, and what we are doing to guarantee that commitment into the future. Lasher Tools · Website]]> Technology Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:43:00 +0200 0 0 1.Introduction 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 1:55 Lasher Tools https://iono.fm/e/873192 https://iono.fm/e/873192
Today, this is also supported by an extensive retail arm on the coast of 16 stores, with access to the general public, supplying agriculture, hardware and garden needs. Coastals · Website]]> Technology Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:07:00 +0200 0 0 2.Conversation with Coastal Farmers 0 0 Albert (Oubie) Louw full 35:16 Lasher Tools