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Epiroc highlights hand-held rock drill at customer day
Epiroc highlights hand-held rock drill at customer day
2nd August 2023

Conventional mining operations have relied on pneumatic machines for years, but mining equipment supplier Epiroc is confident that its hand-held rock drill (HRD) 100 is poised to replace current... 


Image of voestslpine High Performance Metals head office in Isando
Better communication, planning key to addressing challenges
28th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Steel and Technology group voestalpine High Performance Metals (HPM) plans to introduce Powder Metallurgical grades, upselling from conventional to higher grade materials where customers will... 


DRIES THE PROBLEM OUT

The new range of Sahara Series heatless twin-tower absorption air dryers has capacity ranges from 3 m³/min to 40 m³/min at 7 bar and is now available
Supplier releases new dryers
28th July 2023

Compressed air equipment supplier Artic Driers International’s Sahara Series heatless twin-tower absorption air dryers are well suited to industrial processes including automotive manufacturing.... 


Bell Equipment CEO Leon Goosen
Goosen to step down as Bell CEO in December
11th July 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Leon Goosen will step down as CEO of JSE-listed Bell Equipment, with effect from December 31, to pursue another opportunity. He joined the Bell Equipment board in January 2009 and was the COO from... 


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Firm open to investing in the ‘right’ sectors in KZN
7th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Black-owned private equity investment firm Agile Capital focuses on investments that drive sustainable development and have a demonstrable track record of growth and investment returns, with Agile... 


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KITE 2023 promises to be ‘bigger and better’
7th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition, also known as KITE, will be held at the Durban Exhibition Centre from July 18 to 20 for the fortieth consecutive year.  Attendance numbers are... 


JA Engineering showcases new underground mining machine
JA Engineering showcases new underground mining machine
5th July 2023

Original-equipment manufacturer JA Engineering has showcased the latest in its range of underground mining equipment, the JAE38 Wildcub, which is a low-to mid-seam continuous mining machine used in... 


Invicta's offshore operations boost its full-year revenue, earnings
26th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed industrial products and services company Invicta's revenue increased by 8% to R7.8-billion, its sustainable headline earnings a share by 33% to 464c and its net asset value per ordinary... 


A Large white electric concrete mixer with the SANY Logo and green detailing with the Paris landscape in the backdrop
All-electric mixer launched, tested
9th June 2023

Global innovative and sustainable building solutions developer Holcim tested an all-electric concrete mixer truck last month. The eMixer was officially presented to the industry at international... 


Image of cooling/refrigeration facility
Outsourced cooling can help market navigate challenges
19th May 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Refrigeration services provider Energy Partners (EP) Refrigeration GM Dawie Kriel stresses that constraints in the local market offer the company opportunities to provide innovative refrigeration... 


EASY ASSEMBLY
A SKID is a prefabricated substation that creates an easily transportable design that can be quickly energised
Firms partner to deliver SKID substations to miner
12th May 2023

Local medium voltage (MV) ac motor and transformers manufacturer ArmCoil Afrika and engineering services company Schneider Electric have partnered on the provision of a skid mobile substation... 


Truck Trailer Bus and Bakkie Road Freight Association Convention
Yearly convention will address industry priorities
5th May 2023 By: Halima Frost

Industry body The Road Freight Association’s (RFA’s) yearly convention, which will be held later this month, seeks to attract top executives in the trucking, logistics and warehousing sectors to... 


TAKING OFF
The power take-off (PTO) gearboxes, planter bearings and agricultural chains help farmers to increase productivity and efficiency in the field
Company boosts productivity, lessens environmental impact
5th May 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Bearings and power transmission supplier Bearings International is staying up to date with emerging trends and technologies in the agriculture industry by incorporating this knowledge into its... 


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Is there a future for exoskeletons in SA mining?
5th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

While the world’s attention has been focused on the exponential advances being made in robotics and artificial intelligence, technological development in mechanical exoskeletons has largely been... 


ENHANCED BENEFITS
By working with reputable manufacturers and experienced suppliers, users of agricultural equipment can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance their operations significantly
Use of soft starters, VSDs in irrigation beneficial
5th May 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Implementing modern electric motor control technology in the agriculture industry has become increasingly important to improve efficiency throughput, reduce downtime, reduce waste, and drive... 


Firming commodities demand, post-Covid stimulus packages and greater infrastructure spend drive up demand for Bell dump trucks
21st April 2023 By: Irma Venter

Increased commodity demand, post-Covid-19 stimulus packages and expanded infrastructure spending in several markets have all combined to drive up demand for Bell’s articulated dump trucks (ADTs),... 


Image of Mobicon 2HL series container handlers carriers
New container handler launched
21st April 2023

Materials handling specialist BLT WORLD has launched the second-generation model Mobicon 2HL series container handlers carriers in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Mobicon mini straddle... 


Large rolls of flat rolled steel, set for distribution to manufactures according to the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association
Sector stays sturdy despite challenges
7th April 2023 By: Halima Frost

The stainless steel sector remains steadfast in its resilience, and is even more determined to fight for its well-deserved place in growing the South African economy, says Southern Africa Stainless... 


An aerial view of the sizable manufacturing facility at Columbus stainless in Middleburg South Africa, with buildings, storage facilities and waste water facility as well
Steel producer continues to grow manufacturing capacity
7th April 2023

Spain-based global stainless-steel producer Acerinox says its global footprint has transformed it into one of the most competitive producers of stainless steels and nickel alloys. The company... 


Image of Bell's new motor grader
Bell boosted by strong demand, autonomous trucks ready to roll 
3rd April 2023 By: Irma Venter

Increased commodity demand, post-Covid-19 stimulus packages, as well as expanded infrastructure spending in several markets, have all combined to drive up demand for Bell’s articulated dump trucks... 


White Paper identifies industry stats and forecasts
31st March 2023

For the past three years, business leaders and organizations have faced an unyielding procession of challenges. As we usher in 2023, many of those challenges persist, and new ones are emerging.... 


Container ship
Report highlights costs of South Africa’s ‘opaque and lethargic’ tariff investigations
29th March 2023 By: Terence Creamer

A new report into ongoing tariff investigations in South Africa indicates that it is taking an average of 22 months to finalise decisions on whether to either increase or remove an import duty,... 


Buraaq launches SD212i mechanised rock bolter
Buraaq launches SD212i mechanised rock bolter
23rd March 2023

South African mining services company Buraaq has launched a locally built, fully mechanised rock bolter that has been specifically designed to improve safety and cost effectiveness of bolting in... 


Seifsa launches loadshedding impact survey
13th February 2023 By: Donna Slater

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) is conducting a loadshedding impact assessment to assist the organisation in its advocacy initiatives on energy. “South... 


An image of Instrotech's Inspecta APS
System efficiently used to detect leaks
3rd February 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Inspecta Automatic Purge System (APS) is a cost-effective, ambient-air purge system that does not require compressed air or an additional power source to remove the fly ash build-up within the... 


Gaylor Montmasson-Clair was appointed SAREM facilitator in December
Renewables industrialisation plan to be aligned to expected surge in private projects
13th January 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The newly appointed facilitator of the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) expects a draft document to be completed by mid-2023 and for the final masterplan to be negotiated before... 


Bell Equipment expects to report higher full-year EPS, HEPS on stronger market conditions
19th December 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Materials handling equipment manufacturer and distributor Bell Equipment expects to report earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) of at least 420c for the financial year... 


Anglo’s fuel cell truck operating ‘akin to its diesel counterpart’
16th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Anglo American’s big nuGen hydrogen-powered truck is currently functioning “akin in operation and cost to its diesel counterpart”, says Anglo American market development principal Fahmida Smith.... 


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Anglo’s fuel-cell truck operating ‘akin to its diesel counterpart’
5th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Anglo American’s big nuGen hydrogen-powered truck is currently functioning “akin in operation and cost to its diesel counterpart”, says Anglo American market development principal Fahmida Smith.... 


Invicta achieves strong interim results
28th November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Investment holding and management company Invicta Holdings has reported a strong set of results for the six months ended September 30, with headline earnings a share up 43% year-on-year to 268c.... 


Solar module manufacturing
South Africa’s strong solar PV outlook offers localisation platform – report
16th November 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The prospect of rapid growth in solar photovoltaic (PV) installations across South Africa will create opportunities for the localisation of supply chains and for domestic manufacturing, a new study... 


Lack of finance, security still plaguing South Africa’s transport industry – panel
Lack of finance, security still plaguing South Africa’s transport industry – panel
27th October 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Considering recent developments – such as the Covid-19 pandemic and an economy trying to recover – professional body Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport South Africa president Elvin Harris... 


Image of cut steel in a facility
Product range, upgrades help company in turbulent market
14th October 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Local steel products supplier Stewarts & Lloyds is constantly focusing on expanding its product range, with one of the largest and most comprehensive range of products in the local market when... 


Image of PFERD products at Electra Mining
Improved systems mitigate challenges
14th October 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

PFERD, manufacturer of tool solutions for work on surfaces and material cutting, has invested in improving its supply chain, warehousing and logistics systems to mitigate the raw material shortages... 


Supply chain hiccups prevent Bell from fully capitalising on post-Covid demand growth
30th September 2022 By: Irma Venter

The growing demand for commodities, post-Covid-19 stimulus packages and increased infrastructure spend in a number of markets all stimulated demand for Bell Equipment’s products in the six months... 


Seifsa and Memsa to host joint awards this year
26th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) and the Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) have joined together to host a combined 2022 Awards for... 


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