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RIAAN STEINMANN, KIM SCHOEPFLIN
Operations GM at Kwatani, and CEO, respectively
Facilities equipped for custom orders
28th May 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kwatani’s fabrication jobbing processes are designed to deliver custom-designed vibrating equipment within timeframes similar to those of other OEMs that... 


SERVING A NICHE MARKET
The line can process coil in thickness from 0.58 mm to 6 mm and is one of the few local lines able to cut 2-m-wide coils
Company improves manufacturing line
28th May 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Local civil and engineering steel products manufacturer and supplier Stewarts & Lloyds has upgraded certain parts of its high-speed, cut-to-length line, installed last year. Certain modifications... 


IPP Office head Bernard Magoro speaks during the bidders conference
Following long period of disruption, potential renewables bidders show strong interest in South Africa again
26th May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s renewable-energy procurement programme, which finally resumed again on April 12 following a seven-year disruption, continues to attract strong interest with some 800 people,... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel
Patel says vision for R200bn in additional localisation has top-level corporate backing
18th May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel announced that an “accord” had been reached at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) to drive progressive localisation... 


Local content rules for PV modules posing a challenge for ‘emergency’ solar projects
Local content rules for PV modules posing a challenge for ‘emergency’ solar projects
8th April 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The stipulation that solar projects bid as part of the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) include photovoltaic (PV) modules that meet the local-content... 


IMPROVING TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY 
The new cane transloading station facility will assist small-scale sugarcane farmers in the Makhathini region
Company designs, manage transloading station
26th March 2021

Project engineering, construction and operations management group Bosch Holdings was appointed as the consulting engineer for the design and project management of a new cane transloading station in... 


Vesconite Bearings expanding into forklift part replacements
Vesconite Bearings expanding into forklift part replacements
12th March 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Polymer supplier Vesconite Bearings, which produces a proprietary brand of Vesconite bushings, wear plates and custom parts, has expanded its product portfolio to include replacement parts for... 


VescoPlastics expansion focuses on cost-effectiveness, product life extension
VescoPlastics expansion focuses on cost-effectiveness, product life extension
9th March 2021

Polymer supplier VescoPlastics, which produces a proprietary brand of Vesconite of bushings and wear plates that operate in various conditions, is now expanding into providing replacement parts for... 


Decentralised depot structure introduced
5th March 2021

Covid-19 regulations introduced new restrictions and challenges to the South African economy and companies operating in the current business environment and crane rental agency Sarens Siba... 


Company projects growth in die-casting sector
5th March 2021

The new aluminium die-casting machinery market research from global technology research and advisory company Technavio indicates neutral growth in the short term as the business impact of Covid-19... 


HERE FOR A LONG TIME 
NSK HPS range, which has a life span nearly double that of conventional bearings of the same size
Range presents various benefits, longer life span
5th March 2021 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Engineering components provider BMG’s range of high-performance NSK spherical roller bearings is perfectly suited to operate in demanding environments, including foundries, forges and die-casting... 


BETTER AND BETTER 
The production environment in a foundry is increasingly changing, demanding several adjustments to maintain the quality of the product
New partnership aims to provide AI operators to iron foundries
5th March 2021

Last month, Swedish computer software company Viking Analytics and automatic pouring systems manufacturer Pour-tech AB announced a partnership to offer artificial intelligence (AI) operators to... 


ALL ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS
Allison has made a substantial investment in Walker Die Casting, which has been used for infrastructure improvements, added capabilities and expanded available solutions for customers
Acquisition ensures unique customer solutions delivery
5th March 2021

Following aluminium die-castings supplier Walker Die Casting’s acquisition by automatic transmissions manufacturer Allison Transmission, over sixty years of know-how and substantial infrastructure... 


ENERGIZED The energy density of LiFePO4 batteries is about 140 Wh/kg, or three times that of lead-acid batteries
Battery packs changing the market
5th March 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery packs are “revolutionising” the market for electric industrial equipment, such as forklift trucks and cherry pickers in construction, says industrial... 


FIRST STEP 
This first delivery in France represents – for both Volvo CE and Volvo Trucks – an important and real step on the way to zero emissions
Electric trucks delivered to contractor
5th March 2021

Leading French contractor Eiffage has taken delivery of an all-electric Volvo FE Electric truck and a Volvo ECR25 Electric compact excavator – becoming the first recipient of the products in... 


THE RIGHT FIT HPE Africa believes that the series will be well suited to most small- to medium-size construction, repair and demolition projects carried out by municipalities
Company launches HX Series excavators for various applications
5th March 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa has launched its HX Series excavators, which will be available in April nationwide. HPE Africa believes that the series will be well suited to most... 


The Secunda complex, in Mpumalanga
Sasol upscales renewables roll-out ambition to 900 MW, starts plotting big green-hydrogen role
22nd February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Sasol announced on Monday that it would pursue a 900 MW renewable-energy roll-out at its Secunda and Sasolburg complexes by 2030, raising its initial deployment target of 600 MW by 50%.... 


DMRE says emergency-power deviation notice will not trigger legal challenge
DMRE says emergency-power deviation notice will not trigger legal challenge
18th February 2021

On February 12, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel published a Gazette notice granting the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) permission to deviate from the... 


CREATIVE SOLUTIONS 
Through flexible Moffett truck-mounted forklifts, the Shamrock Handling Concepts team offers customers creative solutions to logistics challenges, by ensuring deliveries arrive safely on time, in perfect condition and at the most economic price
Forklifts offer increased safety, productivity
5th February 2021

As companies try to streamline business activities owing to Covid-19, it has become more important to take extra care to maintain pristine hygiene standards throughout the supply chain, highlights... 


MONEY SAVING
The plant produces all the steam that is necessary for pasteurising the tomatoes at no cost
Plant energy produced from tomato waste
29th January 2021

Italian boiler producer and installation company Uniconfort designed, manufactured and installed two boilers at a food processing company in the Ivory Coast in Africa. Through its advanced... 


 Project launched to define role of finance in South Africa and India’s ‘just transitions’
Project launched to define role of finance in South Africa and India’s ‘just transitions’
19th January 2021 By: Terence Creamer

A new multi-partner initiative has been launched with the aim of defining the role that finance can and should play in supporting both South Africa and India’s aspirations to implement “just... 


Completed tower sections manufactured by DCD Wind Towers, which subsequently closed down as a result of a protracted Eskom-induced procurement hiatus
South Africa’s renewables plan presents ‘remarkable’ industrialisation opportunity
11th December 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The roll-out of renewable energy at the scale envisaged in South Africa’s official electricity plan to 2030 presents a “remarkable” industrialisation opportunity, the leader of the South African... 


Barloworld to focus on industrial goods, food sector
11th December 2020 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld will, in the medium to long term, focus on two verticals, namely industrial goods and related services, as well as food and food ingredients, says CEO Dominic Sewela. “As we manage the... 


2020s a ‘once-in-generation opportunity’ to scale job-rich, zero-carbon industries
2020s a ‘once-in-generation opportunity’ to scale job-rich, zero-carbon industries
10th December 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The 2020s represent a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for countries, companies and investors to scale zero-carbon industries that will stimulate growth, support more resilient economies and... 


Dominic Sewela
Barloworld to focus on industrial goods, food sector going forward
30th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld will, in the medium to long term, focus on two verticals, namely industrial goods and related services, as well as food and food ingredients, says CEO Dominic Sewela. “As we manage the... 


Online hub launched to boost home-grown mining equipment development
Online hub launched to boost home-grown mining equipment development
12th November 2020 By: Donna Slater

To increase local manufacturing and the attractiveness and attention thereof, the Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) and the Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) have launched the... 


ROBUST CONTAINER HANDLING
The Taylor XRS-9972 reachstacker, with a high-strength telescopic boom, is designed for versatile operation, enhanced performance and improved safety in busy container handling environments
Container handlers add value to port operations
9th October 2020

Forklift and container handler manufacturer BLT WORLD’s extensive range of container handling equipment encompasses industrial lift trucks supplier Taylor Machine Works loaded and empty container... 


VERSATILE HOISTING
These hoists, which offer swift lifting and lowering speeds for increased productivity, are designed to safely handle rated loads between 2.5 t and 50 t
Lifting equipment provides reliability, increased productivity
9th October 2020

Included in equipment supplier Becker Mining South Africa’s range of equipment manufacturer Kito lifting equipment, is the durable Kito high-speed CB manual chain hoist series, which is suitable... 


SAFE HARBOUR
Flammable fuel is unloaded for bulk storage and handling at a bulk fuel offloading wharf, as DoseTech supplied a complete fire-protection system
Company supplies fire-protection systems to harbour facility
9th October 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Special fire-risk protection equipment supplier DoseTech has supplied a comprehensive fire-protection system to a new bulk fuel offloading wharf that is being built at the Port of Ngqura harbour,... 


The TRAXX AFRICA locomotives delivered to date have been deployed to support the export of manganese ore
Bombardier says Transnet contract ‘uninterrupted’ as 10-64 dispute resolution continues
7th October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Bombardier Transportation, one of four companies to secure a contract to supply 1 064 electric and diesel  locomotives to Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) in 2015, reports that it is continuing to... 


The 94.3 MWp Sishen PV Plant in the Northern Cape
Spanish solar tracking group establishes formal presence in South Africa
5th October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Spanish solar tracker and structures specialist STI Norland has, since the start of October, established an active presence in South Africa, which it views as an attractive market for utility scale... 


KEEP IT CLEAN 
Sasol has committed to fund 25 additional Packa-Ching mobile units across South Africa
Innovative recycling initiative receives funding
2nd October 2020

Recycling company Packa-Ching has seen community residents across South Africa making an income by selling their recyclable packaging, shifting a change in behaviour towards packaging waste and... 


Bell sees recovery following Covid-19, parts ways with John Deere
25th September 2020 By: Irma Venter

Bell Equipment’s plants are currently operating at roughly 70% of pre-Covid-19 levels, says Bell Equipment CEO Leon Goosen. The South African operation at Richards Bay is running slightly below... 


In-house-developed idler increases mine throughput, product longevity
11th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

The development of a South African-made conveyor belt idler has resulted in diversified miner Exxaro Resources increasing throughput at its Grootegeluk mine through one of its conveyor load points... 


Renewable-energy masterplan process advancing
Renewable-energy masterplan process advancing
11th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Work on  the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) is officially under way, with the first industry working group meeting having taken place on August 26. SAREM is one of 14 industry... 


Significant potential exists for local capital equipment exporters
Significant potential exists for local capital equipment exporters
10th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

South African Capital Equipment Exporters Council (Saceec) director and CEO Eric Bruggeman has pointed out that South African capital equipment exporters had exported R178-billion worth of capital... 


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