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The Smile initiative seeks to create a directory for Italian SMMEs and encourage economic activity and interaction among these business communities
Chamber involved in sustainable, job-creating initiatives
11th October 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

The Italian-South African Chamber of Trade and Industries is engaging in the planning of two significant initiatives to support Italian small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) to create... 


MIXING CONVEYORS The conveyor system consists of a central conveyor that is fed by eight smaller conveyors, each of which contain various frozen-food products to be mixed
Versatile drives ideal for HVAC industry
20th September 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Many features of the variable-speed drive (VSD) solutions provided by drive technology provider SEW-Eurodrive can be applied to projects in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC)... 


WHITE OR BROWN?
The chamber is working on a campaign to increase local consumption of brown and whole-wheat bread by South African consumers
Bread industry campaign to increase S Africa’s fibre consumption
23rd August 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Nonprofit industry association the South African Chamber of Baking is working on a joint campaign with the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa and the Department of Health (DoH) to encourage... 


ACTION PLAN 
It is critical to implement a detailed and consistent plan of action, ensuring the safety of all persons during large, intricate, and complicated projects
Improving efficiency, safety and profits with specialised equipment
9th August 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

There is a big opportunity to improve safety, efficiency and cost savings when it comes to kiln maintenance, says cement kiln equipment and bricking-machine manufacturer Bricking Solutions MD... 


SOUND TECHNOLOGY
The Greendrum device can effectively clean driplines without the need for chemicals
Ultrasonic dripline cleaner commercialised
9th August 2019 By: Darren Parker

Irrigation systems manufacturer Senter360 has partnered with local inventor and farmer Leon Lingnau to bring his proprietary ultrasonic dripline cleaning system Greendrum to the market on a... 


WILLEM STRYDOM
SEW-Eurodrive helps clients understand where they can save on energy efficiency
Agriculture sector driven to spend more upfront on innovation
9th August 2019 By: Darren Parker

Amid current economic pressure, high energy costs and power grid uncertainty, the agriculture sector in South Africa is starting to favour higher capital expenditure on advanced technology because... 


INDUSTRY GROWTH
The DTI looks forward to exchanging lessons and experiences to unpack challenges and identify solutions for growth across the manufacturing sector
DTI forges ahead with product standardisation task
14th June 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Following Mining Charter III’s call to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to develop a “Standardised Coding and Product Identification System in the Mining Supply Chain” whereby products... 


HIGH-PERFORMANCE BELTS
These Flex belts are ideal for transporting heavy loads and are therefore suitable for use in high-performance conveyor systems
Habasit presents range of timing belts for drive technology
24th May 2019

Last month, conveyor and processing belts manufacturer Habasit presented its complete timing belt portfolio at leading trade fair for integrated automation, motion and drives Hannover Messe Fair.... 


TRACKING THE SUN

BMG’s Varvel worm gearboxes are installed on solar panels to ensure that they are in an ideal position to track the sun
BMG extends supply of gearboxes and variators
24th May 2019

Engineering consumables and components distributor Bearing Man Group (BMG), as exclusive distributors for gears and drives manufacturer Varvel Group in sub-Saharan Africa for more than 40 years,... 


SAFETY IN EXTREME CONDITIONS

The range is ideal for pump, ventilation, agitator and mixed applications in refineries, pipelines, petrochemicals and food industries
Vert supplies Leroy-Somer motors in Southern Africa
24th May 2019

Electric power generation solutions provider Vert Energy is the sole supplier of electric motors manufacturer Leroy-Somer in Southern Africa. Vert Energy supplies the entire Leroy-Somer (LS) range,... 


LIGHTEN THE LOAD 

While there are a variety of different sized motors that will have different efficiencies, energy savings increase exponentially as the load decreases
New VSD software offers energy savings
24th May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Electrical and energy solutions provider Zest WEG Group is deploying a new plug-and-play variable speed drive (VSD) software solution that achieves automatic energy savings when used with any... 


Grain recovery offsets Kaap Agri’s drought-related challenges
Grain recovery offsets Kaap Agri’s drought-related challenges
10th May 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed agricultural retailer Kaap Agri reported a solid set of results for the six months ended March 31, on the back of revenue growth in its Wesgraan grain handling and storage division.... 


Mahindra has entered the farming equipment business in South Africa
Mahindra South Africa unveils comprehensive farming equipment range
10th May 2019 By: Irma Venter

Mahindra has opened its fourth business in South Africa. The India-based conglomerate will now add farming equipment to its product line-up in the domestic market, along with vehicles, generators... 


MANUFACTURING MARVEL
Parts manufactured for planters and harvesters from vesconite polymers
Polymer bushings used in unsuitable environments
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Polymer bushing manufacturer Vesconite Bearings says its polymer bushings are suited to the South African agriculture sector because of their ability to remain efficient even in less than optimal... 


TRACTOR TRACKER
Satellites in farming are now a reality
Larger stands, more technology on display at Nampo
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Agriculture supply manufacturer John Deere has increased its number of stands from three – in previous years – to five this year, totalling an unrivalled display area of 3 000 m2 at the 2019 Grain... 


NUTS TO MISS IT
Exhibitors use alluring offers and prizes to attract traffic to their stands
New products launched at Nampo Harvest Day
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Bearings and accessories distributor Bearings International (BI) will launch its Agri HUB bearings and the blue and white Agri Grease sachets at the Grain SA Nampo Harvest Day that will be held... 


FLEX THOSE MUSCLES
The Uniflex grease crimper will take center stage at the HAW stand this year
Hydraulics company using expo to highlight products
10th May 2019

Hydraulic component distributor Hydraulic and Automation Warehouse (HAW), a Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group Company, will showcase eight of its niche product lines at this year’s Grain SA NAMPO... 


BOER MAAK N PLAN
The Boer Slim/Smart Farming initiative offers a range of products developed with and for local farmers
New products for the agriculture industry being launched
10th May 2019

Engineering components supplier Bearing Man Group (BMG) will be exhibiting at Grain SA’s Nampo Harvest Day this year being held from May 14 to 17, near Bothaville in the Free State. The BMG stand... 


HIGH EXPECTATIONS 
An aerial view of the continent’s largest agriculture show being held in May
Biggest Nampo yet boasts 775 stands
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

The southern hemisphere’s largest agriculture expo, the Grain SA Nampo Harvest Day, will feature a record-breaking 775 stands, and organiser Grain SA says that all of the stands have now been sold... 


SPARKING INTEREST
Afrox hopes to generate an interest at its stand by offering daily prizes for best welder
Welding machines and services on show
10th May 2019

Gas supplier Afrox will be showcasing its integrated range of services and solutions for the agricultural sector at the Grain SA Nampo Harvest Day, which will be held from May 14 to 17, near... 


NICKY MULLER
The warranty centre’s local team is headed up by Muller and has benefited from a recent skills upliftment programme
BMG World accredited as Eaton’s exclusive warranty centre in Africa
3rd May 2019

The well-established partnership between engineering consumables and components distributor Bearing Man Group (BMG) and power management solutions provider Eaton Hydraulics has been enhanced with... 


AIR QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS

To mitigate air-quality challenges, Vipro supplies water traps, air lubricators and regulators, and compressors
New packages can be installed with existing infrastructure
3rd May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Pneumatic vibrator and impactor supplier Vipro is providing complete new packages for pneumatic products, which can be installed with existing infrastructure. “These new packages can be installed... 


CRAIG FREER
The benefit of an agile IoT team is that the company serves as a strategic adviser to clients
Rapid IoT response required to evolving customer needs
26th April 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Rapid research and development cycles and the ability to design solutions quickly to meet customer uses are crucial to provide commercially viable Internet of Things (IoT) services and solutions in... 


NEW HEIGHTS 

A height table needs to be built into the system, providing flexibility in changing the height of the stations as the requirement changes
Assembly-line extension ensures efficient automotive production
12th April 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

An assembly-line extension at a major automotive producer in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape, which included replacing the existing MOVITRANS contactless energy transfer system with the latest... 


NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Bosch projects has developed the Lamella Clarifier, that uses a series of inclined plates for fast, effective particle separation and settling
Company leads in advancing sugar technology
29th March 2019

Offering a comprehensive service globally, with over 55 years of experience in the sugar sector, multidisciplinary engineering company Bosch Projects has recently developed the Lamella Clarifier,... 


PIETER UYS 
The vibrating equipment is made out of stainless steel, which decreases the chances of the sugar being contaminated
Vibrating equipment ensures effective sugar processing
29th March 2019

Owing to its large footprint in KwaZulu-Natal, vibration-equipment manufacturer Vipro Vibrating Products caters to the front-end, back-end and packing processes in the sugar processing plant. The... 


 NEW TECHNOLOGY 
Sugar mills can use the SMRI-NIRS system to obtain information that can help to better understand and control factory processes
New tech helps mills improve factory control
29th March 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

During this year’s sugar season, centralised scientific organisation Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC (SMRI) says South African sugar mills will use its Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)... 


BARRY OWEN 
Over-capacitated construction sector under extreme pressure owing to oversupply
Company positive in flat construction market
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Despite there being no capital expenditure on projects in the construction sector, construction equipment supplier SANY GM Barry Owen says the company sees good opportunity to grow the SANY brand... 


GOING GLOCAL 
Tesmec seeks to expand local presence in the most strategic areas of the world
Growth strategy prompts innovation
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Technologies design, production and marketing company Tesmec Group is constantly improving, adapting and evolving its machine concepts. Owing to its pursuit of a “glocal” growth strategy, this... 


EARTHFORCE
Bobcat aims to meet the requirement for quality, lower-cost machines
Bobcat positive ahead of elections
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

While the fragmentation occurring in the mining and construction industries – where major contracts are being awarded to smaller empowered startups without major track records or even assets – is... 


BESPOKE DESIGNS
Himoinsa is investing significantly in its generator and lighting tower designs for specific local requirements
Construction industry expected to grow over next three years
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Despite there being a slowdown in projects for the past few years in the construction industry, power generation equipment developer Himoinsa Southern Africa business development director Matthew... 


Zimbabwe currency crisis robs Bell of record year
Zimbabwe currency crisis robs Bell of record year
18th March 2019 By: Irma Venter

A new currency regime in Zimbabwe robbed Bell Equipment of a record financial year, giving the company a R87.4-million “ankle-tap that went straight to the bottom line”, said CEO Leon Goosen on... 


SITES ON AFRICA Vermeer aims to penetrate the renewable-energy market in Africa
Equipment supplier to spread its wings outside South Africa
15th March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier Vermeer will attend The Solar Show Africa 2019 which is combined with the 2019 Power and Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference at the Sandton Convention Centre on... 


SA farmers turning to technology to boost yields and financial resilience
SA farmers turning to technology to boost yields and financial resilience
15th March 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a challenging economic climate in South Africa, as well as prevailing drought in some provinces, emerging and commercial farmers have become price-conscious and focused on optimising... 


DRIVERLESS NAVIGATION

The driverless vehicle pilots the testing route with a GPS-supported satellite navigation system
Continental optimises tyre test with driverless test vehicle
15th February 2019

Automotive tyre manufacturing company Continental commissioned the first driverless tyre test vehicle for an assortment of road surface types at its test site in Uvalde, Texas, in the US. The aim... 


Afgri Technology Services partners with UP organisation to foster agri innovation
13th February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Afgri Technology Services (ATS) has partnered with the University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) TuksNovation to foster innovation in the agricultural sector. TuksNovation is a nonprofit organisation... 


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