Year-on-year 6% growth for local RLC segment

The local residential and light commercial (RLC) segment of the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) sector showed 6% year-on-year growth, says batteries, electronics, and HVAC... 

Automotive HVAC market set to garner higher revenue globally

Syndicated market research provider Allied Market Research (AMR) projects that the automotive heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems market will garner revenue worth... 

Demand for improved efficiency drives competition

The demand for increased efficiency of heating and cooling solutions at affordable prices has created stiff competition for companies in the industry, says engineering professional services... 

Cooling solution to negate need for owning refrigeration plants

Leading energy solutions provider Energy Partners in June launched its new refrigeration solution, which enables clients to buy low-cost cooling without having to buy or maintain a refrigeration... 

Increasing vehicle theft drives fleet management solution demand

Owing to the South African economy being under pressure, theft-related incidents are increasing. This is driving demand for technology that mitigates these risks, with the number of fleet... 

UAVs lead way for smaller aerospace manufacturers

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – commonly referred to as drones – have led the way in introducing smaller manufacturers to what has typically been a large-scale industry, says South African... 

Electric propulsion the future of aircraft

As battery systems improve, there is a shift towards electrically powered aircraft, which is causing a rapid change in propulsion systems in the aerospace industry, says South African aircraft... 

Developer emphasises accuracy in measurement instrumentation

The South African food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors require measurement technology that offers precision and reliability while complying with local hygiene regulations. There is, hence,... 

Glass recycling and reuse of returnable bottles reduce glass at landfill

Consumption of returnable glass-bottled products has increased, owing to the increased affordability of returnable packs, amid difficult economic times and lower levels of disposable income.... 

Increasing support for Omron robotic solutions

With robotics becoming a more viable alternative for food and beverage applications, the number of plug-and-play robotic solutions that are supported by industrial automation company Omron’s latest... 

Technological advances allow for far greater client collaboration on design

By using virtual design solutions consulting engineers are now in a position to shorten lead times and lower costs by collaborating with clients to jointly make design choices. In fact, Royal... 

Sector slump drives surface engineering demand

The mining industry downturn continues to spark calls for higher productivity on mine sites, says Sydney-headquartered advanced surface-engineering technique developer LaserBond, which has helped... 

Australian mining industry cautioned to protect assets

According to legal experts, the Australian mining industry is exposing itself to the unnecessary risk of losing multimillion-dollar assets, says technology, information and property settlement... 

Detonation system’s Australian footprint expanding

The AXXIS Digital Initiation System from explosives company BME has been well received in Australia and is regarded highly in its mining sector, BME technical director Tony Rorke tells Mining Weekly.  

Trainees secure employment at Pilbara mine sites

Twenty graduates of Australian metals group Fortscue’s Vocational Training and Employment Centres (VTEC) programme have secured employment as operators across Fortescue’s Pilbara mine sites... 

Perth mining event reflects flat investment environment

The decrease in size and scope of mining investment events, such as Australia’s annual Africa Down Under, is a reflection of the state of the global mining economy and the lack of funding available... 

Carlos Poñe

This week we feature Carlos Poñe, CE: Africa at AECOM, a fully integrated infrastructure and support services company 

South Africa draws up plans for gas-generated power

In South Africa’s search for viable long-term gas import partners to meet demand in the power sector, Nigeria has been identified as a strong contender, owing to its large natural gas reserves,... 

Gas gensets a sustainable power alternative

Engine, filtration and power-generation product manufacturer Cummins notes that gas-powered gensets are a sustainable power solution, owing to natural gas being methane-rich and occurring... 

Pneumatic equipment no longer centre stage, but still has place

The uptake of pneumatic tools at mine sites has slowed, owing to new mining technology and techniques, equipment provider Borwa Mining Instruments MD Lebogang Matlou tells Mining Weekly.  

Budget cuts re-emphasise safety, efficiency on mines

African mines are under pressure to increase their safety and efficiency standards, all the while adhering to tighter budgets owing to commodity price fluctuations, tyre and wheel service provider... 

Engineers faced with fast delivery challenge

Consulting engineering and environmental consulting firm JG Afrika MD Paul Olivier reports that the consulting engineering industry is faced with an increased demand for fast project delivery from... 

SA has potential as a global centre of excellence – consultancy

South Africa has the potential to become a global centre of excellence for consulting engineering services, according to Hatch Africa, Europe and Middle East (AEM) region MD Dr Pierre Olivier.  

Slow economic growth challenges local engineering industry

Infrastructure projects, consulting and project management services provider Aecom Africa CEO Carlos Poñe tells Engineering News that low economic growth in South Africa is a major challenge for... 

Lack of government expenditure hits hard on firms

Despite infrastructural investment promises made by government, engineering consulting service provider SMEC South Africa CEO Kostas Rontiris tells Engineering News that investment in civil... 

Two new engineers join consulting firm

Environmental consulting and contracting firm SCS Engineers has added two specialists to its environmental management group in the Midwest region in the US, says SCS Engineers principal engineer... 

Skills compatibility, dual-skilled labour enhance agreements

The mine maintenance industry is facing a significant skills shortage, exacerbated by commodity price instability, industrial conveyor maintenance service provider ELB Conveyor Maintenance director... 

Mine maintenance affected by falling commodity prices

Unstable commodity prices have placed mines under pressure to produce at the same rate while decreasing their operational costs, highlights environmental management company I-CAT Environmental... 

Maintenance vital in efforts to reduce operating costs

The current harsh economic and dynamic business environment that is characterised by recession, stiff competition and globalisation has made it imperative for every organisation to streamline its... 

Essential maintenance supplied despite budget cuts by mines

Rope access service and equipment provider Skyriders is, to a large extent, immune to the current commodities price slump, as inspection and maintenance is an essential part of keeping sites... 

Cutting corners to cost mines in long run

Many sites are trying to cut costs by moving away from using original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) spares and components when undertaking maintenance, says technologies, products and engineering... 

Biofuels tested for boiler efficiency

Owing to growing global demand for a cleaner and more sustainable environment, boiler and environmental solutions provider John Thompson has, over the past few years, carried out a series of tests... 

Emphasis on environment and workplace safety

As the combustion equipment industry becomes more aware of the effects it has on the environment and workers, greater emphasis is being placed on the efficiency and safety of boilers and burners in... 

Thermoprocessing projects to ensure combustion efficiency

Electrical, instrumentation and control engineering and installation project management provider Proconics is involved in thermoprocessing equipment projects that will result in safer, more... 

Legislation impacts on energy efficient motors industry uptake

Electric motors manufacturer Zest WEG Group says the uptake of new efficiency-increasing technology in the local electric motor manufacturing sector has been slow, owing to the lack of regulation... 

Developer boosts focus on mine planning software

Continuing exploration challenges in South Africa have led leading provider of innovative software solutions, MICROMINE, to enhance and continue its focus on exploration and three-dimensional (3D)... 

Quick turnaround of mining data essential

Data-driven mining inherently poses challenges with regard to the planning of mine operations, states mining industry hardware and software supplier Maptek Africa GM Nick Venter. A fast turnaround... 

Adoption of mining technology stressed

It is now more important than ever to reap the benefits that mining technology can provide while understanding the science behind the technology to audit results, according to mine software and...