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Sector key in economic recovery
18th February 2022

National construction industry body Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) acting CEO Bongani Dlala says the construction sector can lead South Africa’s recovery as the country emerges into... 


Barloworld reports solid performance in first-quarter trading update
10th February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Diversified industrial multinational Barloworld says it continued to deliver a solid performance in the first quarter of the current financial year, bolstered by favourable results in December,... 


Invicta to acquire aftermarket heavy-duty diesel engine parts supplier
3rd January 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed investment manager Invicta Holdings has entered into an agreement with International Holdings and Investments and KMP Holdings MD Chen Chin Linn to acquire all the share capital of KMP... 


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More growth expected for diesel generators
3rd December 2021 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s diesel generator market is expected to grow at a compound yearly growth rate of more than 2% from 2020 to 2025, according to a report released this year by research organisation... 


A photo of an Atlas Copco QES genset being lowered by crane and guided by a worker in PPE
Business as usual despite genset demand spike
3rd December 2021 By: Darren Parker

Generator set (genset) manufacturer Atlas Copco Power Technique business development manager Philip du Plessis says the business is always prepared to try to close any sale that comes its way,... 


Saceec CEO Eric Bruggeman
Saceec names best performing equipment exports for 2021
25th November 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Capital Equipment Export Council (Saceec) on November 25 hosted the 2021 Exporter of the Year Awards, announcing pumps manufacturer RNE Pumps as the exporter member of the year.... 


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New heavy-duty excavator launched in SA
17th November 2021

CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH Industrial brand, launched its CX 220C LC heavy duty excavator in South Africa last month. This is the latest in the company’s range of excavators with the latest... 


Bell family to buy out Bell Equipment minority shareholders, delist group
12th November 2021 By: Irma Venter

In a joint announcement published late last month, Bell Equipment and IA Bell, the Bell family holding company and largest shareholder in Bell Equipment, announced IA Bell’s intention to acquire... 


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Chain and sprockets offer cost savings on power transmission
12th November 2021

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s total plant management solutions encompass a technical advisory service for maintenance programmes that includes correct chain and sprocket selection, a... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe announces well priced round five renewables projects ending long hiatus
28th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe finally ended a destructive near seven-year disruption to the procurement of renewable energy in South Africa, when he announced the names of 25... 


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Bell founders look to buy out Bell Equipment minority shareholders, delist the group
25th October 2021 By: Irma Venter

In a joint announcement published on Friday, Bell Equipment and IA Bell, the Bell family holding company and largest shareholder in Bell Equipment, have announced IA Bell’s intention to acquire all... 


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DCD, Sherp to welcome more Sherp vehicles to Africa for use in remote, search and rescue conditions
29th September 2021

Particularly well-suited to adverse weather and remote ground conditions, the Sherp heavy-duty vehicle provides an efficient mode of transport when access to remote areas is required, either for... 


CRAB ASSEMBLY
The assembled crab at the top of the jib crane, with the 5-ton hoist itself, hydraulic power pack, two hydraulic hose reels for the five-tine orange-peel grab, and the cable-reeling drum serving the electromagnet
Jib crane to be used for underground ore recovery
24th September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra Cranes designed, manufactured and delivered a large jib crane that will be trialled for the bulk recovery of ore spilled underground. The 5 t crane has a 9 m... 


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Initiative helps companies diversify, mitigate supply shortages
10th September 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in shortages of chips and electronic components in the local aerospace industry, which has also impacted on production and projects locally. Aerospace Industry... 


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A&D sectors decline needs to be halted
10th September 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The decline of industrial sectors, such as aerospace and defence (A&D), needs to be addressed urgently, states Commercial Aerospace Manufacturing Association of South Africa (Camasa) chairperson... 


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AfCFTA support vital for growth
10th September 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), implemented at the beginning of this year, can potentially boost African aerospace manufacturing by improving export sophistication across Africa,... 


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Safety checks key to fork lift operations
10th September 2021

Forklift distributor Criterion Equipment considers the safe operation of forklift trucks one of the most critical aspects in materials handling in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution... 


Acquisition improves manufacturing capability, export ability
3rd September 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Industrial equipment supplier Fabchem Mining entered into a written agreement to acquire original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) VULA Drilling last month. Fabchem will complete the acquisition once... 


Local companies continue to export despite poor local market
3rd September 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the fiscally constrained state of the local economy, local equipment suppliers are successfully exporting their products, says South African Capital Equipment Export Council (Saceec) CEO... 


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Partnership formed to teach rural women excavator skills
25th August 2021

A partnership between Nkwe Platinum, Zijin Mining Group and Sany Southern Africa has resulted in six women from rural Limpopo being provided basic excavator operating skills. The initiative is part... 


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DMRE confirms 102 solar and wind bids as renewables procurement resumes
20th August 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO) has released the project names and technologies bid in response to Bid Window 5 (BW5) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement... 


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New agriculture machinery on offer from OEM
6th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

Agriculture machinery manufacturer AGCO Corporation has introduced a number of high technology products into the market with its German-engineered Fendt brand. “With a demand for high technology... 


3CR12 grade steel train wagon transporting coal
Production surplus meets growing rail industry demand
30th July 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Although stainless steel supplier Columbus Stainless can meet South Africa’s stainless steel material demands in all sectors, including the railroad industry, the apparent stainless steel... 


Large concrete mixer and truck mounted concrete pump Putzmeister
Supplier reports record sales year
23rd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Construction equipment supplier Putzmeister South Africa – a subsidiary of Germany-based Putzmeister Concrete Pumps – registered a record sales year in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic.... 


EPC regulations roll out promoted
2nd July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is actively promoting the roll-out of the new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Regulations. This is being done through SANAS’ new... 


Modernisation under way
2nd July 2021

Electric and power supply company GE Power Conversion was selected by diversified industrial group Thyssenkrupp Steel to modernise the drive and automation system of the Downcoiler 3 and side... 


SAFER, DEEPER MINING
From its inception, Ya Batho decided to make products appropriate in explosive environments and close to electronic equipment, without interference, to adhere to mining regulations
Testing can ensure safe communication on mines
2nd July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The potential dangers of working underground make reliable communication vital for improving safety and enhancing operational efficiency, says communications device provider Ya Batho sales and... 


NO TRAIN, NO GAIN
Third-party access will unlock a range of positive effects upstream and downstream through extra train capacity that is generated
Association highlights third-party access benefits
11th June 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Local industry body the African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) CEO Mesela Nhlapo says structural changes, as a result of allowing third-party access to State-owned freight utility Transnet’s rail... 


The Presidency's Infrastructure & Investment Office head, Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa
Presidency backs hydrogen strategy, as new report confirms viability of ramp-up to 3.8mt/y by 2050
8th June 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Green hydrogen has been identified by The Presidency as the first of five ‘Big Frontier’ strategic investment opportunities and will be directly involved in the finalisation of a much-anticipated... 


Masterplan to position South Africa as ‘globally significant’ renewables manufacturer
Masterplan to position South Africa as ‘globally significant’ renewables manufacturer
8th June 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy director-general Advocate Thabo Mokoena reports that government intends using the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM), which is currently... 


BOILERMAKING QUALIFICATION 
The programme . . . aims to provide students with an opportunity to gain theoretical knowledge from the college while attaining real-time experience at a company
Industry insight opportunity for students
4th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Owing to the fast-paced changes in the boilers and burners sector, technical vocational education and training (TVET) colleges have initiated an Occupational Qualification Dual System programme... 


CERTUSS STEAM GENERATOR
The key objective of this project is to overcome the disadvantages of a firetube by installing a CERTUSS steam generator, which reduces heat loss by 20%
Steam generator reduces heat loss by 20%
4th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Steam boiler supplier Steam Generation Africa, exclusive distributor of the CERTUSS steam generators, is testing the generators at a brewery in Ghana. 


TRIPLE POWER
The three-sided impact roller will be used to compact in-situ and construct bulk earthworks
Local service provider to supply machine for Beitbridge project
4th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

Bulk earthworks, demolitions and civil engineering service provider Icon Group has been awarded a contract to supply its three-sided impact roller to the expansion project at the Beitbridge border... 


Dr Rob Davies
Davies calls for a New Deal-style recovery strategy that eschews austerity
28th May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Former Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies is urging the South African government, in which he served as a Cabinet Minister from 2009 to 2019, to implement a New Deal-style recovery programme... 


INCREASING EFFICIENCY, MAINTAINING QUALITY 
Multotec aims to continue investing in modernising its local manufacturing capabilities
Company to continue local investment
28th May 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Minerals processing equipment manufacturer Multotec aims to continue investing in modernising its local manufacturing capabilities. “In the long term, we would like to invest in Fourth Industrial... 


SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING 
MAXJET’s manufacturing processes, which use waterjet cutting to design, supply and process flat part components, is an environmentally green process
Company launches new division
28th May 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Waterjet cutting service provider MAXJET will launch a new manufacturing division, referred to as MAX LINERS, next month. The division will focus on providing a range of products to prevent wear in... 


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