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Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel
Metal fabrication support programme in next 100 days – Patel
27th June 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Within the next 100 days, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition intends launching a support programme for new plant and equipment in metal fabrication. “We’ll meet investors and... 


Solidarity deputy general secretary Marius Croucamp
Local steel exporters suffering amid lower US steel demand
20th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade union Solidarity says South African exporters of steel and aluminium products are under severe pressure after the US recently granted Canada and Mexico exemption from steel and aluminium... 


Saisc CEO Paolo Trinchero
Steel Awards attracts record number of sponsors, entries
13th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) says a record number of sponsors, as well as entries, have been received for this year’s Steel Awards, which will be hosted on October 10.... 


ANALYTICS UNDERSTANDING

Ulbrich Stainless Steel uses SAS analytics to understand the IoT data streaming from its connected factories
AI-embedded solution solves IoT data challenges
31st May 2019

Software solution and analytics developer SAS Analytics was chosen by stainless steel manufacturer Ulbrich Stainless Steel to provide an artificial intelligence- (AI-) embedded Internet of Things... 


Chrome ore exports contribute to stainless steel production
31st May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

The export of chrome ores from South Africa for use in the ferrochrome smelter of Chinese stainless steel group Tsingshan’s stainless steel plant has contributed to global growth in chrome ore... 


LAY IT ON THIN
The sprayable powder is a one coat application
Powder coating for corrosion launched
31st May 2019

Global industrial coating supplier PPG has introduced its PPG Envirocron Extreme Protection Edge powder coatings for corrosion protection. PPG is represented in South Africa by paint manufacturer... 


TAKE A DIP
Dipping steel into molten zinc allows for an effective corrosion barrier
Association highlights advantages of hot dip galvanising
31st May 2019 By: Halima Frost

The steel industry has not been immune to the pressures of the recent global and domestic economic challenges and, as a result, a notable reduction in local consumption has been filtering through... 


New coatings range launched in S Africa
New coatings range launched in S Africa
31st May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Specialised construction product manufacturer a.b.e. Construction Chemicals announced its partnership last month with coatings supplier Rustopak to launch the a.b.e. Rustopak range. The range... 


HIGHLY COMMITTED 
Astore Keymak remains committed to technology and solutions for the chemical, petrochemicals and industrial space
Valves supplier to launch new products
31st May 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

South African thermoplastic valves supplier Astore Keymak is engaged in research and development activities with its suppliers to launch new FIP industrial valves for chemical applications every... 


CRA TRIPLES TUBES

CRA pipes have traditionally been run in singles as the threaded connections exhibit a higher tendency to galling and require a careful make-up
Dope-free tech used in three stand CRA pipes’ first run
31st May 2019

Stainless steels developer and manufacturer Sandvik’s SAF 2507 corrosion resistant alloy (CRA) pipes were used with dope-free technology to conduct the first ever run of CRA tubes in stands of... 


CORROSION PROTECTION

The VX25 large enclosure system is now available in a 100% stainless steel version to meet the strictest corrosion resistance standards
New stainless steel enclosure systems presented at trade fair
31st May 2019

Earlier this month, industrial enclosures provider Rittal presented its new stainless steel versions of the company’s AX and KX small and compact enclosure series and the VX25 enclosure system at... 


CRUCIAL SAVINGS

Cost-effective solutions and savings have become crucial as local and global markets contract, and as profitability in the sales cycle becomes more difficult
Company drives new stainless steel applications
31st May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Owing to stainless steel being 100% reusable, local stainless steel distributor Stalcor is engaged in a drive to find new applications for stainless steel in which the metal can be used as an... 


MISALIGNMENT CAPABILITIES 

Stainless steel oldham couplings are well suited for corrosive, cleanroom and vacuum applications that require high misalignment capabilities
Ruland makes stainless steel oldham couplings
31st May 2019

Flexible couplings manufacturer Ruland Manufacturing now makes oldham coupling hubs from 303 stainless steel. This addition gives designers an off-the-shelf coupling to choose from when designing... 


DIGITAL COMMITMENTS

The Manufacturing Execution System and Genius Condition Monitoring System illustrate the company’s commitment to digitalisation and smart plants
Provider develops specialised stainless steel roll
31st May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Stainless steel technical services and products provider SMS group has developed a specialised roll for its stainless steel plants. “Reliable and precise flatness measurement is of paramount... 


Three companies join forces to launch EMVAfrica brand
Three companies join forces to launch EMVAfrica brand
23rd May 2019

Energy Engineered Products, Multi-Alloys and E-Metals Cape have joined forces under the EMVAfrica umbrella to create what they call “a dynamic, single-source solutions provider and service suit”.... 


Three companies join forces to launch EMVAfrica brand
5th April 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Energy Engineered Products, Multi Alloys and E-Metals Cape have joined forces under the EMVAfrica umbrella to create a “dynamic, single-source solutions provider and service suit” for customers on... 


AMSA disputes Numsa’s claims
20th March 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) expressed its disappointment on Wednesday, following the publication of a statement by National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) on Tuesday, that... 


SHANE PEREIRA
Lesedi continues to support Eskom in providing electricity to South Africa
Lesedi exploring opportunities in Africa at PEWA
15th March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Engineering, procurement, project management and maintenance solutions house Lesedi Nuclear Services will, for the second time, attend the Power and Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference... 


Seifsa invites entries for Environment Stewardship Award, other Excellence Award categories
4th March 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

To celebrate companies that have gone out of their way to invest in the environment, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) will present the Environment... 


Linhleko Projects, FLSmidth partner to boost Waterval chrome production by 20%
21st February 2019 By: Nadine James

Black-owned fabrication and mining installations company Linhleko Projects this week officially launched its cooperation agreement with FLSmidth – a 50/50 profit sharing agreement in which Linhleko... 


GFS FACILITY OPENING
Hercules van der Merwe at the Graphite Freezeline Solutions facility opening
New graphite factory bolsters mining, foundry product offerings
7th February 2019 By: Schalk Burger

A new graphite facility, Graphite Freezeline Solutions, was opened last month on industrial engineering firm Thos Begbie’s manufacturing campus, in Middelburg. It will reduce the time to... 


MAINTENANCE 
The installation of a pumped condensate system and a refurbished pressure control system at the Majola Tea project were completed
Boiler relocation project near completion
25th January 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Boiler maintenance and installations provider Boiler and Industrial Plant hopes to complete the boiler relocation project it has been working on for manufacturer United National Breweries (UNB),... 


South Africa's manufacturing output jumps, boosting rand
South Africa's manufacturing output jumps, boosting rand
11th December 2018 By: Reuters

South Africa's manufacturing output rose more than expected in October to its highest level since June 2016, data showed on Tuesday, lifting the rand as the economy showed further signs of... 


INTO FOCUS
Stainless steel in cladding construction brings the advantages into focus
Early days for stainless steel in cladding, construction industry
23rd November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African stainless steel in construction and cladding market is in an early developmental stage, despite many architectural projects having been completed over the past few decades, says... 


DIVERSIFIED PRODUCT OFFERING
Vital Engineering supplies various items, including stainless steel handrails, GRP products, galvanised steel gratings and stainless steel gratings
Steel construction, cladding industry demand to continue increasing
23rd November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The demand for steel in South Africa’s construction and cladding sector will continue to increase, owing to its myriad of applications and ease of installation, says steel gratings, stair treads,... 


SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
First Cut supplies processing solutions, which comprise its latest-generation fribelaser solutions that cut sheet steel
Stimulus plan, more efficient processing to promote steel construction growth
23rd November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

With the new stimulus plan announced under President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership, South Africa’s economy is poised for an upturn, which will inevitably promote growth in the steel construction... 


WARNE RIPPON
There has also more recently been a concerted effort made by the primary steel producer to improve its product quality
Signs of positive change in steel sector
23rd November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The drive to import certain quantities of steel has gained impetus during 2018, as a result of some doubts in the steel manufacturing industry about the ability of local mills to produce the... 


Allied Steelrode launches second stretcher leveller amid lacklustre environment
Allied Steelrode launches second stretcher leveller amid lacklustre environment
15th November 2018

Allied Steelrode earlier this month launched its second stretcher leveller, a machine which helps to eliminate the stresses in steel, amid a somewhat lacklustre local business environment. Simone... 


WASTE-HEAT RECOVERY
A waste-heat recovery system in a cement plant
Energy reuse to help base metals industries
9th November 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Base metals-production industries can maximise the capture of waste heat and reuse it to reduce energy use, and South Africa has does not have many heat reclamation systems in place, compared to... 


Allied Steelrode launches second stretcher leveller to meet growing demand
Allied Steelrode launches second stretcher leveller to meet growing demand
8th November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

As a result of increasing demand for stretched and flattened steel, local steel supplier and processing company Allied Steelrode on Thursday launched a second stretcher leveller at its... 


AMSA’s shares rise on finalisation of Macsteel sale
5th November 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has finalised the sale of its 50% interest in Netherlands-based Macsteel International Holdings for nearly R3-billion to a subsidiary of Macsteel... 


ERG forecasts strong metals price recovery
29th October 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) forecasts a strong metals price recovery ahead, including for copper, cobalt, aluminium, ferrochrome and iron-ore. “Our view that commodities have... 


ROLLING Stainless steel is a durable low maintenance material
Local stainless steel products promoted
26th October 2018

The Southern African Pump Systems Development Association (Sapsda) and Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) continue to promote the local manufacture of stainless steel... 


2018 Sassda awards celebrate innovation
26th October 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) Columbus Stainless Awards are a testament to the strength and durability of the South African stainless steel industry, says... 


HANDS ON The metallurgical complex will increase job opportunities in the stainless steel industry
SEZ to boost stainless steel industry
26th October 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Limpopo-based export-oriented mega mineral energy complex, in a special economic zone (SEZ), in which Chinese State-owned companies are set to invest, is “the biggest thing on the horizon” in... 


EXCELLENT RESISTANCE 
Desert Wolf supply mobile field cooking units made from stainless steel
Manufacturer supplies stainless steel diesel field stoves to SANDF
26th October 2018

Manufacturer and exporter Desert Wolf plays an instrumental role in project teamster, which is the new South African National Defence Force (SANDF) project to upgrade the complete field kitchen... 


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