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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... 


Leon Goosen
Bell sees recovery following Covid-19, parts ways with John Deere
8th 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 a little bit below... 


Bell Equipment notes signing of MoU between IA Bell, John Deere
7th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

South African equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment has been advised that shareholders, including IA Bell (38.7%) and John Deere (31.4%) have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU)... 


	STRONGER TOGETHER The Austin ETT joint venture provides a single platform from which the Austin Engineering and Engineering Top Tech can jointly market, sell and support their products throughout Africa
Partnership backs African market
4th September 2020

Partnerships such as Austin ETT are structured to offer customers products and services across a broader spectrum. The joint venture between Australia-based engineering company Austin Engineering... 


WHEELSHOP REDRESS Bakara was appointed by PRASA in November last year to repair railway wheels, but a technical assessment of its wheelshop was required before the company could start production
Rolling ahead with railway wheel repairs
4th September 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Rail components manufacturer Bakara Engineering has completed repairs to railway wheels for a private rail operator and is working on a similar project for Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa... 


Pace of reform to determine shape of SA’s capital-equipment export recovery
Pace of reform to determine shape of SA’s capital-equipment export recovery
4th September 2020 By: Schalk Burger

About 40% of capital equipment exported from South Africa has been affected by the lock downs and restrictions on movement because of Covid-19, while capital equipment manufacturers have reported... 


INTERNATIONALLY ACTIVE
Pamodzi Unique Engineering has supplied off-road pantographs to the US, Panama, Belgium, Zambia, Namibia and recently Russia
Localisation key to economic recovery
4th September 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Localisation should be the main driver of South Africa’s economic recovery following the Covid-19 outbreak, says diversified engineering company Pamodzi Unique Engineering CEO Sindi Dlamini. The... 


	CAPITAL IDEA The South African Capital Equipment Export Council has launched a virtual product showroom in collaboration with Creamer Media on September 4 to promote member company products
Council adapting to Covid-19 chokehold
4th September 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

The South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) is adopting new technological solutions to meet its goals of growing its membership and exports this year despite the Covid-19 outbreak,... 


FANTASTIC
In three months, CFW should be able to provide smoke exhaust fans, rated to operate at a temperature of 400 °C for  a minimum of 120 minutes to local and international markets
Local smoke vent fan gets green light
4th September 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Cape Town-based industrial fan design and manufacturing company CFW Industries has received certification for its 400 °C powered emergency smoke exhaust fans, which will add to its basket of... 


TIME AND MONEY
The EX600-W wireless valve bank module is designed to reduce downtime and costs
Wireless valve bank available locally
4th September 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

The EX600-W wireless valve bank module from industrial automation technology company SMC is officially available in the South African market, says SMC senior technical sales engineer Wade Holland.... 


CLOSER CONTROL
TempLogger is a real-time temperature-monitoring and -control system, and assists operators in maintaining an ideal processing temperature for inside a mould
Updated range to improve rotational moulding
4th September 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Rotational moulding equipment provider Roto Solutions released the latest version among its range of TempLogger temperature monitoring and control systems last month. TempLogger is a real-time... 


FRANCO DIEDERIKS
Since the ease of the lockdown, sales are starting to pick up, especially among new developments and refurbishment projects
World-first heat pump to launch at Electra
4th September 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Krugersdorp heat pump manufacturer EMS Holdings will officially launch its world-first 200 ℓ low-pressure, integrated heat pump alongside its official distributor, ACDC, at Electra Mining Africa... 


Hudaco settles legal proceedings
31st August 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Hudaco has agreed to settle its legal proceedings against Bravura Equity Services (BES), Cadiz Holdings and certain other entities in the BES and Cadiz groups, as well as certain BES... 


ERIC BRUGGEMAN
The showroom enables SACEEC members to display their products, services, branding and contact details to a targeted audience
SACEEC joins all-access, global platform through Virtual Showroom
28th August 2020 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), which represents the capital equipment and project sector for new projects and the aftermarket, has entered into an agreement with... 


CLEAN HANDLING
The highest demand for lithium-ion-powered forklifts has been from fast-moving consumer goods applications that require clean environments for food
Rising demand for lithium-ion-powered forklifts anticipated
14th August 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

“The demand for lithium-ion-powered forklifts is increasing locally, owing to companies wanting to reap the benefits of energy efficiency and cost effectiveness, as well as in preparation for... 


HANDLING THE HEAT
BMG’s high-temperature Cambridge Knuckleback belts are recommended for safe and efficient conveying near ovens, kilns and furnaces
Company’s belt products ideal for diverse sectors
14th August 2020

Equipment supplier BMG’s Light Materials Handling division supplies and supports a comprehensive range of belting products which are suitable for use in diverse sectors, including high-temperature... 


GOLDEN TARGET
The company is looking to improve its offering in the local gold sector, focusing on its carbon regeneration kilns and ancillary equipment
Furnace company to capitalise on increased gold price
7th August 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite unfavourable local market conditions, furnace-related services provider Custom Furnaces South Africa intends to capitalise on a gold price that has been increasing this year. Custom... 


Bell Equipment dismisses takeover offer rumour
31st July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Listed industrial group Bell Equipment on Friday dismissed rumours that it had received an offer for a shareholding in the company. Bell was responding to an article that appeared in financial... 


HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT 
The Technical Education for Communities programme at the Sedibeng Technical and Vocational Education and Training College, in Gauteng is supported by the Department of Higher Education and Training
TEC programme benefits local colleges, communities
17th July 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

As vocational students were graduating with skills that were not in demand by industry, engine manufacturer Cummins and multinational corporation Komatsu have partnered at eight Technical Education... 


FIXING FAULTS
With the SmartBalancer from Schenck RoTec, service technicians and maintainers easily identify unbalances which cause faults on machines at the location they occur
Company presents new SmartBalancer ECO
17th July 2020

Unbalances on rotors are the cause of at least half of all faults on machines and systems. With the new SmartBalancer ECO from testing solutions provider Schenck RoTec, service and maintenance... 


NOISE DEFENDERS
Machoy places significant importance on the role of acoustics and acoustic engineers, advertises in journals and liaises with environmental practitioners throughout Africa
Noise, acoustic standards and testing can boost industry
17th July 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

With the acoustics industry experiencing little to no growth, owing to new project developments being halted, acoustic consulting engineering practice Mackenzie Hoy Consulting Acoustics Engineers... 


SPECIALIST TESTING CAPABILITIES 
C-AIM provides engineering consulting services to assist industry in optimally managing the structural integrity of physical assets over their life cycles
Centre’s expertise can improve asset testing
17th July 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The Centre for Asset Integrity Management (C-AIM Consult), a business unit of research organisation Enterprises University of Pretoria (UP), can serve the local industry with key capabilities... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe agrees to creation of engagement forum with renewables stakeholders
16th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe met with renewable-energy stakeholders on Thursday in an effort to build trust, improve communication and reduce obstacles to the roll-out of... 


IZA publishes ‘Essentials of Galvanizing’ booklet
16th July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The International Zinc Association (IZA) has published its newest guide on the ‘Essentials of Galvanizing’, the primary purpose of which is to be a key reference for engineers and designers... 


GERMAN SOLUTIONS IN SA
255 proportioner units with all model flow options have been delivered to South Africa to date
German foam proportioner brought to local market
10th July 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The latest Generation III foam agent proportioners of German fire-protection systems provider FireDos GmbH is in the final stages of certification and release to the global market. As exclusive... 


QUALITY ENSURED 
Detroit Compressors provide customers with a five-year warranty on the drive train of a rotary screw compressor and a two-year warranty on the complete unit
Upgrades enhance compressors
10th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Tru Compressor Solutions is an authorized distributor of compressor manufacturer Detroit Air Compressors. Detroit has upgraded its DT, DB, and Gen2-DB range of screw compressors to enhance their... 


EXTENDED RANGE
The RM220i model is part of Ingersoll Rand’s R-Series compressors, which offer the best of time-proven designs and technologies
Manufacturer launches new rotary screw compressor
10th July 2020

Air compressor manufacturer Ingersoll Rand Company has launched the new RM220i Oil Flooded Rotary Screw Compressor which features a range of cost saving improvements, says air compressor supplier... 


ELECTRIC ENERGY
Electricity is the most prevalent energy source for industrial compressed-air production and accounts for up to 80% of the life-cycle cost of a compressor
Manufacturer offers solutions for energy efficiency
10th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

With a concentrated effort and focus on improving energy efficiency, industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco offers a variety of compressed-air solutions. “Electricity is the most prevalent... 


EASE OF USE 
The compressor has a quick-change coupler connector and a single-turn regulator
Manufacturer introduces quiet cordless compressor
10th July 2020

Harnessing the power, performance, and run time delivered by M18 FUEL technology, heavy-duty, portable electric power tools and accessories manufacturer Milwaukee Tool has developed the industry’s... 


RENÉ ZARSKE
It is a win-win situation. We have many German companies that want to invest into South Africa, while local mining operations are looking for investors
Pandemic encourages larger project scope
10th July 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have encouraged inter-country trade organisation the Competence Centre for Mineral Resources (CCMR) to increase the scope of its Health & Safety on South... 


VITAL ECONOMIC PARTNERS
Last November the CCMR invited eight South African companies to Germany to liaise with equipment suppliers, with follow-up delegations planned once travel restrictions are lifted
S Africa crucial for centre’s growth into SADC
10th July 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

South Africa is vital for inter-country trade organisation the Competence Centre for Mineral Resources’ (CCMR’s) goal of expanding its network into the Southern African Development Community (SADC)... 


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