Turnstar an ISO9001:2015 company
As of 13 October 2016, Turnstar is an ISO9001:2015 approved company. Turnstar’s internal quality management system was assessed by worldwide verification agency, SGS, and complied with the latest standards as set by the ISO organisation. With the company having an effective and accountable quality management system, risks such as late delivery and product failure are […]
4KW laser cutter now in service
We are proud to announce the latest addition to our manufacturing plant in Johannesburg, South Africa. Turnstar has recently commissioned a 4kw fibre laser from Durma. The machine is capable of cutting up to 20mm mild steel and 10mm stainless steel and will increase overall product quality and lead times. The laser cutter is also […]
Booms for branding giant Amrod
Turnstar recently manufactured and supplied four TRAFFIC MASTER automatic vehicle barriers for Amrod. Amrod operates from a 25 000 square meter premises in Woodmead, Johannesburg and operates the most advanced in-house branding facility in Africa. Turnstar was the obvious choice when it came to securing the four entrance and exit gates into the facility, which […]
Speed gates for Newcastle Civic Centre
Towering over the Newcastle skyline, the newly constructed civic centre is now the focal point of the city. Turnstar was tasked with manufacturing and installing 4 lanes of Speed Gate Motion at the entrance to this prestigious building. The speed gates are manufactured from 304 grade brushed stainless steel and are fitted with toughened safety […]
Turnstile for Torah Academy Mikva
Turnstar recently installed a TITAN 4 full height single turnstile at the entrance to the new Torah Academy men’s mikvah in Orchards, Johannesburg. The turnstile is fitted with a token acceptor for visitor entry and a simple proximity reader for member access. The turnstile is finished with a black powder coat and is designed for […]
Virgin Active Old Eds
We recently visited one of the busiest and most established Virgin Active health clubs in Johannesburg. With over 10 000 members, the Virgin Active Old Eds club in Houghton was fitted with three brand new TRIDENT waist height turnstiles in 2008. The turnstiles have been in service since a major renovation was done to the […]
Speed gates for Stellenbosch University
Turnstar recently supplied 5 Speed gate Secure lanes to Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape. The speed gates are installed at the entrance to a computer lab and currently protect millions of Rands of equipment. The 5 lanes are installed in one row between the existing supporting columns of the building and are 900mm wide, […]
Turnstiles for Virgin Active Gym
The brand new Virgin Active Eastgate Towers is to be fitted with Turnstar turnstiles. Situated in the Eastgate shopping centre in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, the gym will be using two Streamline waist height turnstiles and a Special needs access gate. The gate will be used for wheelchair and trolley access. The Streamline has now become a […]
Stellenbosch University – 2016
Stellenbosch University secures computer labs with Speedgate Secure Lanes Listed amongst the top 300 universities worldwide, the picturesque University of Stellenbosch is undoubtedly South Africa’s most prestigious tertiary educational facility. With 29 000 students and 300 permanent staff members, this iconic learning facility has shaped the futures of many promising South African and international scientists, […]
Liberty Life – 2016
Curved glass turnstiles provide security at Liberty Life head office Founded in 1957 by Sir Donald Gordon, Liberty Life represents Gordon’s belief that all people should have the opportunity to grow their wealth and leave a proud legacy for their family. This belief is captured in the name and the flame in the logo, taken […]
South African Broadcasting Corp – 2016
SABC Auckland Park opt for Speedgate Express lanes and special needs gates With 20 radio stations and three television stations, South Africa’s largest broadcaster – the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) – plays host to thousands of employees and visitors daily. In addition to the various broadcasting buildings, the Auckland Park campus is also home […]
ISO 9001:2015 certification underway
As part of Turnstar’s continuous drive for quality and total customer satisfaction, the company has recently undertaken the requirements for ISO 9001:2015 certification. ISO certification is a well known mark of quality and indicates that the product carrying the mark was manufactured according to the highest standards set by the supplier. Repeatability, traceability and accountability […]
Pick ‘n Pay Distribution – 2016
Talon tyre-spike barriers increase security at Pick n Pay Philippi distribution centre As part of its strategic plan to increase its central distribution capabilities and capacities, Pick n Pay built a new 46 000 m2 warehouse facility at Philippi in the Western Cape. A fine picking area has been added that enables picking and delivering […]
Ooredoo Qatar – 2016
Mantrap cubicles control access at leading international communications company Ooredoo is a leading international communications company with a customer base of more than one million across the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. It is the leading communication company in Qatar and its Qatar Data Centre is the most sophisticated and advanced compliant data […]
Mall of Africa – 2016
Iconic Mall of Africa installs Turnstar automatic bollards Launched on 28 April 2016, Midrand’s Mall of Africa is South Africa’s largest shopping mall ever built in a single phase. The mall has 6 500 parking bays, contains 130 000 m2 of retail space and houses over 300 shops (2.4 km of shopping), including several anchor […]
Hot dip galvanising
Hot dip galvanising is the process of applying a protective sacrificial zinc coating over steel to prevent rusting. The turnstile components are treated in a chemical pre-treatment tank and are then dipped in a bath of molten zinc. The zinc forms a coating which prevents corrosive substances from reaching the metal and protects the underlying […]
Automatic Bollards for Mall of Africa
The Mall of Africa shopping centre, located in Midrand, South Africa, is the largest single phase shopping centre in Africa. With over 131 000 square metres of shopping space and an array of anchor tenants. When it came to securing sensitive vehicle entrances and pedestrian spaces, Turnstar was the obvious choice. Turnstar supplied a total […]
Ramco Kenya chooses Turnstar
With over 145 000 square fee of production area, Nairobi based Ramco Printing is a true Kenyan success story. The company was founded in 1994 and has grown into the leading printing and corporate branding company in Kenya. When it came to securing access into the premises, Ramco knew who to call. Turnstar supplied 14 […]
Spike barrier for Rivers Church
The Rivers Church recently purchased a 3.5m Talon Spike Barrier from Turnstar for the front entrance into the Church campus. The campus which is situated a stone’s throw away from Sandton City and has seen multi-million Rand building expansions required a security solution in order to protect worshipers and keep criminals out.
Double turnstile for Market SA
Market SA is one of South Africa’s largest telephonic outbound marketing agencies. One of their major call centres in Braamfontein required a turnstile for access control and general security. With over 400 employees in the building, it was decided to manufacture and install a TRIUMPH 4 full height double turnstile which will be linked to […]