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PROVING POPULAR More consulting engineers are specifying the use of ratio reducing pressure reducing valves
Valve new option for abrasive slurry applications at mines
8th November 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Gauteng-based valve supplier Ultra Control Valves (UCV) has expanded its offering for slurry and abrasive applications with the introduction of the Titan metal-seated ball valve from Durban-based... 


Company reduces costs, improves efficiency
9th August 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG’s global fluid sealing products manufacturer Garlock products – along with the company’s technical expertise, on-site maintenance, emission monitoring and repair... 


KSB Valves division revamped to boost mining visibility
KSB Valves division revamped to boost mining visibility
8th August 2019

The South African division of global manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has embarked on a modernisation programme and revamp of its valves division to reassert its capabilities in the mining sectors... 


KSB Valves division revamped to boost mining visibility
KSB Valves division revamped to boost mining visibility
1st August 2019

The South African division of global manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has embarked on a modernisation programme and revamp of its valves division to reassert its capabilities in the mining sectors... 


Aveng sells valve and pump manufacturing subsidiary to reduce debt
5th July 2019 By: Nadine James

Infrastructure and resources group Aveng will sell Aveng Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) to 100% black-owned investment company Copaflo for R165-million. The sale will include the DFC operations in... 


GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS 
South Africans should be proud that locally manufactured products can compete in the global market
Globalisation an export opportunity for local valves manufacturer
5th July 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Amid the lack of infrastructure spending locally, valves manufacturer Aveng dynamic fluid control (DFC) welcomes globalisation as an opportunity to export its valves products to countries such as... 


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... 


CENTRE OF ATTENTION
The inaugural Local Southern African Manufacturing Expo is set to feature more than 130 exhibitors
Inaugural event to highlight local manufacturing capabilities
17th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

The first Local Southern African Manufacturing Expo (LME), which aims to highlight the capabilities of local manufacturers and, subsequently the ability to export, will be held from May 21 to 23,... 


SAFETY FIRST
The new safety valve has a patented fail-safe design and is suitable for use in applications up to Category 4 performance level
New valves rapidly exhaust compressed air
17th May 2019

Global leader in motion and control technologies Parker Hannifin has introduced a new safety exhaust valve (P33) that rapidly exhausts compressed air in the event of a fault condition or when a... 


A TURNING POINT The predominately used quarter-turn pneumatic actuator turns the valves 90 through degrees
New valves division will provide solutions across industries
17th May 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

As part of the recently launched EMVAfrica brand, the ENERGYValves division is positioned as not only a supplier of valves but also a one-stop-shop valves solution. Engineering News reported last... 


Playing field not level for local valves manufacturers
17th May 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Although the Department of Trade and Industry encourages investment in locally manufactured products, this has proven to be a challenge for local valves manufacturers, as companies still prefer to... 


 MOEKETSI MPOTU The Internet of Things will enable valves, piping and associated accessories maintenance providers to store vast amounts of data
IoT unlocks potential for valves data storage
17th May 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The Internet of Things (IoT) has unlocked massive potential for valves, piping and associated accessories maintenance providers to store vast amounts of data on behalf of clients, says industrial... 


KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Ultra Control Valves will launch a course on water hydraulics with a focus on water hammer
Valves range will assist in reducing leaks
17th May 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Owing to water scarcity, water utility companies should be proactive in ensuring that pipe leaks are reduced and kept at an absolute minimum, says South African valves company Ultra Control Valves... 


Company offers first-class equipment to a variety of industries
17th May 2019

Stockist and distributor of premium valve brands Heaton Valves Africa’s core purpose is to provide first-class valve and associated equipment stock holding, distribution, technical consultation,... 


SELINA NAIDOO

Asset monitoring and management of an automated system remotely, from anywhere in the world, will create opportunities and solutions that were once only envisaged
Fieldbus solution for pneumatic valves first step to smart assembly
3rd May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

The incorporation of a fieldbus solution to control pneumatic valves could be an important step towards cloud-connected Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) innovations on the assembly line, says... 


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... 


PETER UNDERHILL
Top performers in the paper and pulp industry are constantly striving to increase productivity and quality while minimising costs
Companies investigating steam system at paper mill
29th March 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Valve supplier Bilfinger Intervalve Africa (BIA), in conjunction with engineering, construction and maintenance services provider Steinmüller Africa, both of which are subsidiaries of Bilfinger... 


WATER MANAGEMENT Brimis Engineering aims to establish a fully functioning water management consultancy division
Company expects opportunities in water infrastructure
15th March 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Valve repair and engineering consulting company Brimis Engineering expects that aging and old infrastructure will result in several project opportunities focused on renewal. Brimis Engineering MD... 


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... 


Hudaco CFO Clifford Amoils and Hudaco CE Graham Dunford
Hudaco maintains FY18 dividend despite economic headwinds
1st February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering consumables supplier Hudaco Industries maintained its final dividend for 2018 at 380c apiece, despite having experienced an “especially challenging” year. The company... 


Shut-off valves suitable for gas and oil fuel lines
25th January 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Valves, steam and combustion system solutions provider, Heaton Valves Africa (HVA) says the German designed and manufactured Albrecht safety quick shut-off valves are suitable for use on gas and... 


OPPORTUNITY FOR NETWORKING 
New partnership opportunities in a range of industries will create more opportunities for growth in the relevant sectors
Tripartite expo to cater for bigger PVP audience
18th January 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

The Pumps, Valves & Pipes Africa (PVP) 2019 international trade exhibition and conference is expected to welcome more than 10 500 industry professionals at this year’s event. The 2019 PVP Africa... 


Seapro South Africa is the new authorised distributor of Cla-Val for SADC region
Seapro South Africa is the new authorised distributor of Cla-Val for SADC region
3rd December 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

Privately owned Seapro South Africa (SA) has been appointed the sole agent for Cla-Val in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Cla-Val has also awarded Seapro SA the right to... 


Tank blanketing key to prevent fire
30th November 2018

The storage of flammable liquids carries with it the need to put in place fire protection mechanisms, and tank blanketing is deemed one of the most effective ways of preventing fires in flammable... 


LOCAL MANUFACTURE
Member companies of the South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association account for about 80% of the valves and actuators manufactured and/or assembled locally
Business confidence recovering amid looming challenges
9th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Business confidence in the local valve industry seems to be rising; however, some concerns remain, says South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama) chairperson Pamela du... 


PROCESSING PLANT
BMG’s SAFi range of valves can be used in mining, energy, environmental, process plant, agriculture, and food and beverage applications
Demand increases for thermoplastic valves
9th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Demand for thermoplastic materials over conventional alloy metals has increased since engineering consumables and components distributor BMG was appointed exclusive distributor of UK-based... 


VALVE STANDARD
The local valves industry needs to conform to a certain standard in terms of traceability
Lack of valve traceability hampers local industry
9th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

The local valves industry has become extremely competitive, especially since there has been an influx of products that have no traceability, says industrial automation, valve and control supplier... 


GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
Parker Hannifin Sales Company South Africa has identified the integration of electronics into its range of hydraulic and pneumatic valve products as a growth opportunity
Modernisation presents opportunities in industry
9th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Despite the challenges experienced in the South African fluid power valve market, international motion and control technologies manufacturer Parker Hannifin believes that there is opportunity for... 


TEST BENCH
Brimis Engineering has procured a pressure relief valve test bench to service 90% of the installed pressure relief valves in the local market
Valve repair and refurbishment present vast opportunities
9th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

The repair and refurbishment of critical valves present significant opportunities in the South African valve industry, says mechanical engineering company Brimis Engineering MD Andile Nqandela.... 


United Valves Company GM Ruben van Loggerenberg
Valve companies upgraded to Level 1 BBBEE status
9th November 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Valve manufacturer Ainsworth Engineering and its sister company valve distributor United Valve Company (UVC) are under new ownership and have been upgraded to Level 1 broad-based black economic... 


SAFETY SHUT-OFF Albrecht-Automatik safety shut-off systems have a closing time of between one and five seconds during control function
Automatic shut-off valves improve plant safety
26th October 2018 By: Paige Müller

Valves, steam and combustion system solution provider Heaton Valves Africa (HVA), states that its extensive range of German-made Albrecht-Automatik safety shut-off systems and components,... 


MOEKETSI MPOTU Brimis Engineering has the technical capability to repair, test and certify critical application safety valves in line with the Pressure Equipment Regulations
Engineering firm acquires valve test bench
12th October 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

Mpumalanga-based wholly black-owned mechanical engineering company Brimis Engineering will procure a pressure relief valve test bench by the end of this month to test more than 90% of all installed... 


PSV brings on board two key partnerships to drive strategy going forward
19th September 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

AltX-listed industrial holding company PSV Holdings has finalised an equity transaction with Regis Holdings and concluded a broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) partnership with Beryl... 


RANGE DISTRIBUTED
BMG supports the Hypertechnik range with a technical advisory, back-up and repair service throughout Southern Africa
New Hydrotechnik range for BMG
31st August 2018

Technical solutions provider BMG has been appointed as exclusive distributor of the Hydrotechnik range of analogue and digital test and measurement equipment in Southern Africa. 


KSB South Africa achieves Level 1 BBBEE status
6th August 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

KSB Pumps and Valves, which has offices in Gauteng’s East Rand, has achieved Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) status after black women-owned company Insikazi Synergies... 


COMPLIANT
The Krohne Waterflux electromagnetic flow meter is a low maintenance water meter which meets stringent potable water standards designed for bidirectional flow measurement
Installation of water metering system complete
6th July 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

Utility management company Bosch Munitech in March completed the design and installation of a metering and monitoring system to manage water consumption for the Lower Berg River Irrigation Board,... 


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