Hydraform Magazine Edition 2 - 2014

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Editor: Nazlie Dickson
Marketing: Welmarie Perreira
Sub-Editor: Narike Lintvelt
Designer: Carla-Lee Lawrence
Publisher: Brian Bakker
Cover photograph:
University of the Witwatersrand
Hydraform wishes to thank all of its clients mentioned
herein and as well as the University of the Witwatersrand
for co-operation in the production of this volume.
CREDITS
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magazine, the editor, publishers,
printers and distributors do not
accept any responsibility whatsoever
for any errors or omissions or for
any effect therefrom. The views
expressed by correspondents
are not necessarily those of the
editor or the publisher. All rights
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Maintaining leadership
Since its inception more than 26 years ago, Hydraform
has been at the forefront of soil-cement technology.
The development of the interlocking soil-cement
blocks was born out of the idea that if one could
stabilise soil (an often discarded material as opposed
to sand which is the more common building material)
and give it a form, one could substantially reduce
building costs. It would also be a simple system that
could be used by the average person and not require
specialised skills.
Hydraform was founded upon that idea and, over
the years, we further specialised and developed a core
competence for delivering these machines to customers
anywhere in the world. Given that our products are
particularly well suited to the developing world, where
labour is not too expensive and rural development is still
required, this meant that we build our machines to need
minimal external support.
Our Vision
To be customer orientated leaders in soil-cement
technology, distributing and supporting Hydraform
machines and complementary products in our key markets
within the developing world.
Hydraform’s Vision evolved from its core competence.
We have always prided ourselves on our ability to
understand our markets, and this understanding has
allowed us to continually provide solutions to meet the
many and varied construction needs of our multinational
customers.
Our Mission
To be active participants with our customers / stakeholders
in the field to develop innovative products to suit our
markets.
Hydraform’s Mission translates into a virtuous feedback
loop that ensure that we continue to develop new and
innovative products that help customers to face their
challenges head-on.
Our Values
1. Innovation
2. Production exellence
3. Teamwork
4. Customer focus
Stemming from the Vision and Mission, Hydraform
espouses the four core values listed above. In the first case,
we are always looking for ways to raise the bar and improve
upon past norms. Secondly, we are steadfast in our view
that quality cannot be compromised and, for this reason,
continue to invest extensively in Research & Development.
Thirdly, we have learned that teamwork can move
mountains and actively pursue and coordinate all the
efforts of all of our stakeholders. Finally, and certainly
not least, we remain resolute in keeping the needs of our
customers, both in terms of product and delivery, central to
our purpose.
Vision, Mission & Values