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Technology assists agriculture sector
13th May 2022 By: Anna Moross

Agriculture input prices have risen by about 100%, but using technology provides farmers with an opportunity to save on costs, such as fuel and downtime issues, says agricultural equipment... 


Smart logistics required for efficient movement of goods
13th May 2022 By: Anna Moross

To ensure the efficient and effective movement of goods in the agriculture sector, the implementation of technology, such as SMART logistics, is imperative, says South African Association of... 


Innovative greenhouse built
13th May 2022 By: Anna Moross

Building materials supplier Trumod has designed an innovative greenhouse, which has been constructed and developed as a light steel frame (LSF) indoor cultivating warehouse structure used for... 


A cane field in South Africa
Sugarcane farmers report extensive damage, AgriSA calls for road repairs as a priority
20th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Sugarcane farming industry body South African Cane Growers (SA Canegrowers) says preliminary results from a survey of KwaZulu-Natal cane growers reveal extensive damage from the recent flooding to... 


Bell to shift ADT production to Germany as it introduces new products at KZN plant 
8th April 2022 By: Irma Venter

As part of a growth strategy long in the making, Bell Equipment will increasingly shift articulated dump truck (ADT) production from its Richards Bay plant, in KwaZulu-Natal, to the northern... 


An image of FUCHS Lubricants' Renolin SJL Heavy lubricant
Lubricants ensure food safety
1st April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Lubricants company FUCHS Lubricants South Africa offers food-grade Renolin SJL Heavy and Renolin SJL Winter lubricants for the sugar processing industry, with a range of benefits to ensure... 


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Agriculture continues to outperform nearly all other sectors of South Africa’s economy
1st April 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Over the past two years the agriculture sector has been one of the few very stars in the firmament of the South African economy. In 2020 and 2021, agriculture was one of only four sectors of the... 


An image of Liqui Moly's Cera Tec which is available through BMG
High-performance additives protect gears
1st April 2022

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s team works closely with key players in the sugar sector to enhance production efficiencies, minimise downtime and extend the service life of critical systems in... 


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Bell to shift ADT production to Germany, introduce new products to KZN plant 
29th March 2022 By: Irma Venter

As part of a growth strategy long in the making, Bell Equipment will increasingly shift articulated dump truck (ADT) production from its Richards Bay plant, in KwaZulu-Natal, to the northern... 


Black and yellow Hyundai crawler excavator machine excavating earth
Group stays afloat amid challenges
11th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Equipment distributor Capital Equipment Group (CEG) has maintained its success in the South African construction industry despite challenging economic conditions, global supply issues and... 


A Biomass fueled Hot-air Generator and boiler system being loaded onto a truck at the Calore Head office in the Cap
New year holds promise for wood pellet manufacturer
4th February 2022 By: Halima Frost

Biomass fuel manufacturer and distributor Calore Sustainability Energy (CSE) Biomass, a division of clean energy provider Earth & Wire, started the new year with installations at two agriculture... 


An image of BMGKZN field service team assisting with sgar diffuser
Service centre assists in optimisation solutions
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s Regional Service Centre (RSC) in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, plays a critical role in the sugar sector by providing engineering solutions designed to... 


An image of IWC's sugar cooler
Heat transfer tech offers more bang for buck
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Thermal engineering solutions company Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) has partnered with Canada-based developer, designer and manufacturer Solex Thermal Science to distribute Solex’s technology to... 


An image of Strike Recievers installed in the project
Sugar factory expansion earns excellence award
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Consulting engineering and project management company Bosch Projects was named a joint winner in the 2021 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, for the UCL 175 TCH Factory Expansion Project, in... 


Image of Mahindra tractors
Mahindra launches new tractor, farm equipment range in South Africa
26th November 2021 By: Irma Venter

Mahindra South Africa (SA) has launched a new range of tractors and farm equipment in the domestic market.  Mahindra SA says these products will be introduced in a phased manner.  


ETGL expands its logistics business into tractor, motorbike sectors
19th November 2021 By: Irma Venter

ETG Logistics (ETGL) has announced that it is expanding its product and service offering to the farming and automotive sectors. ETGL is the logistics vertical of ETG, a global conglomerate with... 


An image of Belarus tractors from Minsk Tractor Works
ETGL expands its logistics business into the tractor, motorbike sectors
25th October 2021 By: Irma Venter

ETG Logistics (ETGL) has announced that it is expanding its product and service offering to the farming and automotive sectors. ETGL is the logistics vertical of ETG, a global conglomerate with... 


Image of a DJI T30 Agras spraying drone
Unitrans Africa acquires crop-spraying drone fleet
30th September 2021 By: Irma Venter

Unitrans Africa has acquired a fleet of the world’s largest spraying drones. The seven Chinese-made DJI T30 Agras drones were developed at a cost of more than R400-million. The T30 drones are... 


Barloworld reflects on resilient group performance
28th September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed equipment and services company Barloworld says the group achieved a resilient performance for the 11 months to August 31, in what remains a tough operating environment. The resilient... 


An image of a large Unitrans truck bearing an abnormal loads sign
Control tower effectively monitors transport of chemicals
6th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

Specialist transport company Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions has noted a 42% improvement in driver awareness, while distracted driving incidents have decreased by 45%, since the launch of its... 


A photo of AGCO Africa sales head Felix Seitz
New agriculture machinery on offer from OEM
6th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

Agriculture machinery manufacturer AGCO Corporation has introduced a number of high technology products into the market with its German-engineered Fendt brand. “With a demand for high technology... 


Photo of long tube evaporator installed at sugar factory
Project management firm upgrades sugar factory
23rd July 2021

Consulting engineering and project management solutions company Bosch Projects was appointed by wattle bark miller and sugar producer UCL Company to undertake three major projects for the recent... 


Blockchain-based e-livestock supply chain traceability system launched in Zimbabwe
Blockchain-based e-livestock supply chain traceability system launched in Zimbabwe
18th June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

A blockchain-based livestock traceability system was launched in Africa and the Middle East on June 17 to provide end-to-end visibility of the cattle supply chain. Zimbabwe is the first African... 


FTS-GAUGE ON-SITE INSPECTION
FST-Gage inspection technology is a high-priority initiative from DEKRA’s global Industrial Inspection Service division
New tech to increase boiler inspection accuracy
4th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Material testing and inspection services specialist DEKRA Industrial’s new non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection service – using the Fast Scanning Thickness- (FST-)Gage inspection technology... 


CERTUSS STEAM GENERATOR
The key objective of this project is to overcome the disadvantages of a firetube by installing a CERTUSS steam generator, which reduces heat loss by 20%
Steam generator reduces heat loss by 20%
4th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Steam boiler supplier Steam Generation Africa, exclusive distributor of the CERTUSS steam generators, is testing the generators at a brewery in Ghana. 


Tata International Africa to distribute John Deere products in Zambia
Tata International Africa to distribute John Deere products in Zambia
21st May 2021 By: Irma Venter

Tata International Africa has signed an agreement to distribute and support John Deere products in Zambia. “We are very proud to have been given this opportunity. We are also grateful to John Deere... 


FAVOURED CHAIN
Aboutt 70% of baler OEMS choose the Tsubaki RS100HT Agri Baler Chain
Company ensures up-to-date machinery trends reach industry
7th May 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s agricultural specialists work closely with farmers, to ensure they benefit from constantly changing trends in agricultural machinery. “Through BMG’s Boer... 


920 Mulcher 
Wuhlf manufactures local muchlers to suit every need
Local mulchers have much to offer
7th May 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Local heavy machinery provider and manufacturer Wuhlf Equipment believes that industries should take advantage of its locally manufactured mulchers, as they can be used in various applications.... 


John Deere names new dealers in Africa
John Deere names new dealers in Africa
4th May 2021 By: Irma Venter

Following an announcement to expand its construction lineup into new markets, John Deere has made public the first three construction and forestry dealers responsible for the Southern African... 


Bell posts R57m full-year loss, but says order books healthy in most regions
15th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

A 14% year-on-year decrease in sales for the financial year ended December 31, 2020, has led to JSE-listed materials handing equipment company Bell Equipment reporting a loss after tax of... 


TATA International Africa sets up finance offering, uptime strategy supports growth
12th March 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Trading and distribution company TATA International Africa's uptime strategy has allowed it to improve turnover and profitability over the past year. It also supports the pursuit of its growth and... 


Poultry Master Plan benefiting industry, says Sapa
26th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Poultry Master Plan, as implemented by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), is propelling new entrants and emerging role-players in the industry to build their businesses... 


STIR THE MIXING POT
The XT gearbox is a unique gearing system that has a twin-shaft mixer instead of a single-shaft mixer
Mixer successfully increases plant efficiency
22nd January 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

German drive technology manufacturer SEW Eurodrive provided its services and gearboxes for a mixer replacement which was fabricated by family-owned feed milling original equipment manufacturer... 


PRETTY PUMP
Verder offers bespoke food grade pumps to both the brewery and winery industries
Pumping with flavour for multiproduct lines
13th November 2020 By: Halima Frost

Industrial equipment supplier Verder Group has recently redesigned the structure of its hygienic brands – this included rebranding and adding sanitary pump supplier JEC JR’s series of pumps to its... 


LEARNING CURVE
The ability to re-look at the company's research and development strategy has been important to SKF during the Covid-19 pandemic
Shift in strategy to maximise offering
6th November 2020 By: Halima Frost

Bearings manufacturer and distributor SKF held a virtual webinar last month to discuss the company’s three-pronged strategy shift to better meet client requirements.  “The strategy has encouraged... 


COMPREHENSIVELY CRAFTY 
The comprehensive range of Craft Bearings is now being distributed in South African and it's neighbouring countries
New bearing brand well received
6th November 2020 By: Halima Frost

Bearings and accessories distributor Bearings International (BI) says the range from bearing manufacturer Craft Bearings has drawn a positive response across different sectors, with notable... 


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