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HIGH EFFICIENCY 
The Dyneo motor-drive unit ensures high efficiency levels over the whole operating speed range, especially at speeds below the synchronous speed
Company provides energy efficient solutions for customers
29th May 2020

Electric motors company Vert Energy – exclusive distributors in Southern Africa of electric motor manufacturer Leroy Somer – is committed to providing energy-saving solutions for its diverse... 


TOWING THE LINE 
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications’ National Building Regulations division assists with the upkeep of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act
Built-environment growth a focus for regulator
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) has its sights set on accelerating growth in and strengthening its partnerships with the construction sector. 


ION-OPENING EXPERIENCING
Radiological decontamination and demolition projects can involve a range of procedures, including radiological scanning and testing of scrap metal after ultra-high pressure washing
New infrastructure creates opportunities for demolition, decontamination
8th May 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The development of new infrastructure, particularly in the expanding local mining sector, has created opportunities for demolition solutions provider Jet Demolition to be involved in sectional... 


RAYMOND OBERMEYER
Throughout the lockdown, SEW Eurodrive has continued to assist the agriculture sector as crucial link in the food supply chain.
Lockdown highlights food supply importance
1st May 2020 By: Darren Parker

The Covid-19 outbreak and consequent measures taken by government to combat its spread have highlighted the importance of food supply, says motors and drives company SEW Eurodrive MD Raymond... 


Wendy Buffa-Pace
Atlas Copco appoints Wendy Buffa-Pace as MD
28th April 2020 By: Donna Slater

Industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco has appointed Wendy Buffa-Pace, who has more than 17 years’ experience within the Atlas Copco group, as MD. She has served as Atlas Copco sub-Sahara... 


GAS RISING

LPG imports are expected to increase, as current suppliers will not be able to cope with the expected increase in industrial and domestic end-user demand
LPG could plug backup energy gap
24th April 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Research conducted by strategy agency Birguid shows that liquified petroleum gas (LPG) suppliers can approach State-owned power utility Eskom, as well as other independent power producers, to offer... 


NIRVAN BRIJLAL

The industry is well regulated, with many safety standards in place
Association improves technicians training
24th April 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Safety Association of South Africa has been investing in improving its LPG technicians’ installation training through collaboration with the Department of... 


DIVERSE OFFERING 
For the sugar industry, Bosch Projects provides front-end cane offloading, cane preparation, juice extraction, sugar processing, sugar drying and refining equipment
Equipment design vital for sugar industry
27th March 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

A critical aspect of servicing the sugar industry is equipment design, says integrated engineering technology and project management company Bosch Projects sugar sector director Steve Rosettenstein. 


REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
Skyriders created a methodology and risk assessments for this maintenance project, including a trial run finished last October, and the actual maintenance undertaking in November
Company reaches new heights with award
13th March 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Height management solutions providers Skyriders received an award from a major petrochemicals producer in December last year for achieving significant reductions in its maintenance costs and... 


Pilot Crushtec positions compact Metso range for African applications
Pilot Crushtec positions compact Metso range for African applications
12th March 2020

Mining and quarrying equipment company Pilot Crushtec has introduced a range of mobile and compact equipment into the market, which will help it to diversify its customer base and meet requirements... 


FORGING AHEAD 
The company has purchased 4 new furnaces to reduce electricity consumption, improve quality and productivity, improving environmental compliance and reducing maintenance costs
Company to improve processes with new furnaces
6th March 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Local metalworking company Thomas Foundry is set to improve and increase the efficiency of its metalworking and manufacturing processes with the purchase of four new induction furnaces. The order... 


CLUSTER COLLABORATION

The CFMC is a development purposed vehicle which will enable companies to work together to achieve what could not be achieved individually
Localisation to boost industries
6th March 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Government’s intention to increase demand for locally manufactured content to at least 60% across industries will have a positive impact on the local casting, forging and machining sector, says... 


GLEN DIKGALE
There are opportunities for the local foundry industry. Government is increasingly talking about sourcing equipment locally, so we need to comply with requirements
4IR, rail projects can grow local foundries industry
6th March 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The local foundries, forges and casting industry can benefit from following the global trend of metal casting companies implementing Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. An abundance of... 


SMART FOUNDRIES
The aim is to improve manufacturing processes using AI in the foundry industry
Local foundry leads to AI partnership
6th March 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

With a strong focus on growing its international business, machine learning solutions provider, DataProphet, has signed a partnership with a leading metallic parts enhancement company, Norican... 


SOUTH AFRICAN INFLUENCE
Air conditioning has also been introduced as an option on all Cat Next Generation mini excavator model sizes in response to direct feedback from South African customers
Online purchasing first for South Africa
6th March 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

US construction machinery manufacturer Caterpillar’s mini excavators will be one of the first Cat product lines to be sold online through its Southern Africa dealer, Barloworld Equipment, this... 


RAISING THE BAR The new models of JAC forklifts will enter the South African market this year
New forklift models for South African market
7th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

Local forklift and compressor distributor Avir is introducing four new Chinese JAC forklift models to South Africa this year. One of these new models is a special edition 3 t forklift for loading... 


CAN YOU DIG IT A fifth SY500 excavator has been added to the mining contractor’s fleet
Excavation and loading fleet adds new machines
7th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

Mining contractor WEGO Africa added another SANY SY500 excavator to its pre-existing fleet of four, in addition to acquiring two new SANY SY956 front-end loaders, at the end of last year. The new... 


IDEAL SOLUTIONS 
The Movigear solution was ideal for this application owing to its 200:1 speed range
Company supplies motor units for German project
31st January 2020

Drive technology company SEW-Eurodrive supplied 64 Movigear servo motors from its Cape Town branch to a major original-equipment manufacturer (OEM). 


SENSIBLY SPEAKING 
Cummin's strategy to break into the pump segment is to reassure its customers that it can supply fit-for-market solutions that make a lot more sense in terms of the harsh operating conditions in Africa
Company stirs interest in pump-engine range
31st January 2020

Solutions provider Cummins held a highly successful seminar in October, in both Dubai and in South Africa, to introduce end-users and original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to its range of... 


CREATING LOCAL VALUE 

The award is in recognition of automotive component manufacturers in SA who create value in South Africa and contribute to exports and GDP
Ramaphosa presents sustainability award to casting producer
24th January 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa presented local automotive casting producer Atlantis Foundries with the prestigious Best Brownfield / Expansion Project award at the 2019 Investment Conference in Sandton... 


STEELY PARTNERSHIPS

Allied Steelrode's steel processing equipment allows the company to supply a wide range of products and sizes to the automotive component manufacturing sector
Component manufacturer ‘gears up’ for new automotive business
24th January 2020

Local chassis manufacturer KLT Automotive and Tubular Products South Africa is the only independent chassis manufacturer in Africa, supplying chassis frames and other high-tech components to motor... 


DEVELOPING LOCAL SUPPLIERS 
The BSDP aims to drive transformation and skills sharing in the automotive sector by facilitating access to markets for component manufacturers like Naicker Toolmakers
Local supplier grows through development programme
24th January 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Local automotive tool manufacturer and supplier Naicker Toolmakers has benefited from completing nonprofit organisation Automotive Supply Chain Competitiveness Initiative’s (ASCCI’s) Black Supplier... 


SQUEAKY CLEAN 
 
Preoperational cleaning of boilers before commissioning require a 1% hydrofluoric acid solution to remove most mill scale and fabrication defects
Demand increasing for boiler cleaning
17th January 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

There has been a signifiscant increase in demand for industrial and chemical cleaning solutions provider Gra-Tech’s chemical cleaning of package boilers, as industries in which package boilers are... 


KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON
The Procon boiler tube leak-detection system can eliminate unplanned shutdowns caused by boiler tube leaks
Boiler leak-detection equipment ideal for power generation
17th January 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Power generation facilities can benefit from using turnkey solutions provider Procon Engineering’s boiler tube leak-detection to avoid unplanned shutdowns, says industrial and processing solutions... 


BOILER EFFICIENCY FOCUS

Hlophe notes an increase in customers using coal-fired boilers that require automation to assist in monitoring and realising boiler efficiency, at a reasonable cost
Company to offer carbon tax consulting
17th January 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Boiler and burner solutions provider Steam Generation is set to introduce Carbon Tax consulting services for its customers to add to its boiler financing services. This comes after the Carbon Tax... 


Despite IRP gaps, the outlook for solar in SA has strengthened
Despite IRP gaps, the outlook for solar in SA has strengthened
17th January 2020 By: Terence Creamer

One of the first questions posed to Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe after Cabinet finally approved the 2019 edition of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2019) in October... 


Two new South African-developed rock drills unveiled
Two new South African-developed rock drills unveiled
16th January 2020

The Mandela Mining Precinct has unveiled the two new rock drill prototypes that are set to enhance drilling operations and reduce the exposure of operators to dangerous conditions. Natasha Odendaal... 


Mammoet completes ALE takeover
8th January 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet has completed its acquisition of heavy lifting and transport specialist ALE, which will now operate under the Mammoet brand. Mammoet signed an agreement... 


ELB to restructure Engineering Services business
8th January 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Engineering services company ELB plans to restructure its Engineering Services business, downsize its head office function and possibly sell its Australian equipment business, ELB Australasia. This... 


Condra reveals new fully automated overhead crane capability
6th January 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial equipment supplier Condra Cranes has announced a fully automated overhead crane capability, simultaneously revealing that the first such machine was delivered to platinum-group metals... 


Volvo Group, Isuzu Motors ink MoU to explore opportunities
18th December 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Multinational manufacturer Volvo Group and vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Motors on Wednesday signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the intent of forming a strategic alliance... 


New initiatives to support customers begin
29th November 2019

Vertically integrated filtration company Donaldson Filtration Solutions is embarking on new initiatives to further streamline the company’s offerings to the market and effectively support customer... 


HANDLING THE PRESSURE 
BMG’s fluid technology range encompasses EcoPart filter elements for stationary and mobile hydraulic systems from the Filtration Group
Company offers filtration solutions for efficient contamination control
29th November 2019

Filtration components supplier Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) fluid technology division is committed to improving operational efficiencies for customers in all industries by providing essential... 


VERSATILE FILTERING RANGE
While the range has many mining applications, the Vacubelt 3354 is an alternative to products made of polypropylene in cooling lubricant filtration
Company’s filter belt applications popular at trade show
29th November 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

International technical weavers GKD - Gebr. Kufferath AG received additional enquiries about the company’s Vacubelt range of filter belts and its applications beyond the mining industry during the... 


HEAD IN THE CLOUDS
Measured data from monitors is transferred from the respective vehicle to the OEM cloud where it is anonymised and passed on to the Mann+Hummel cloud
Filter status in real time with comprehensive software solution
29th November 2019

Industrial filters manufacturer and supplier Mann+Hummel offers the world's first solution for precise monitoring of the filter status of various applications. Enabling monitoring of the filter... 


PRODUCTION EXPANSION 
Filtaire SA has enhanced its production plant with the acquisition of 16 sewing machines and the addition of seven new production staff
Local air-filtration manufacturer enhances plant
29th November 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

In its twenty-first year of servicing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, local air-filtration and dust-collection products manufacturer Filtaire SA has completed a... 


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