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 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... 


AGRI-SMART SOLUTION
The joint venture will bring the most essential spare products closer to farmers, in order to satisfy their maintenance needs for bearings and agricultural products
Company focused on agriculture
25th January 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

The agricultural sector is set to become a significant focal point for leading bearings and power transmission product distributor Bearings International (BI) in 2019, as it expands its portfolio... 


FENNER PRODUCT GROUP 2018
The extended scope has put BMG in a position to deal with conveyors clients
Expanded products portfolio leads to new opportunities
25th January 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

New markets and opportunities have arisen after technical solutions provider BMG expanded its products portfolio with the addition of Fenner conveyor belting products last year. “BMG decided to... 


EASY PEASY
Solar inverters make rural irrigation systems easier to power
Solar inverter available for water pumps
25th January 2019 By: Halima Frost

Obtaining water in rural and domestic environments from boreholes, ponds and dams is now easier, with technical solutions provider BMG’s Motoline P19000-S series of solar inverters for photovoltaic... 


Dominic Sewela
Barloworld mulls adding another Cat business; cuts 1 000 auto jobs
19th November 2018 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld is mulling the acquisition of another distribution deal with US equipment manufacturer Caterpillar, says Barloworld CEO Dominic Sewela. This follows the sale of the Iberia Equipment... 


HIGH-PRESSURE READY 
All KML bearings housing units have smooth surfaces that can be cleaned easily with high-pressure washing equipment
Bearings mitigate health concerns in F&B industry
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid stringent health and hygiene standards in South Africa’s food and beverage industry, bearings and power transmission products distributor, Bearings International (BI), offers the industry a... 


INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE
ISO Bearings has been investing in the supply of internationally sourced price-competitive bearing solutions for agriculture since 2016
Supplier expands into agriculture sector
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid increased demand for wholesale bearing solutions in the agriculture sector, Boksburg-based wholesale bearing supplier ISO Bearings is actively looking to increase its supply into the sector.... 


Lessons on transforming manufacturing in India
31st October 2018 By: Kim Cloete

Transformational changes in manufacturing in India have been unpacked at the Lean Summit Africa 2018, in Cape Town, holding important lessons for ramping up efficiency and boosting competitiveness... 


The Aybar BBM is a land management system that assists farmers to construct broad bed furrows to drain excess water in vertisols
Simple farm implement can increase crop yield, reduce soil erosion
19th October 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Ethiopia-based farm implement manufacturer Aybar Engineering exhibited its Broad Bed Maker (BBM) farm implement at this year’s Maker Faire Rome exhibition, which took place from October 12 to 14 in... 


Opportunities abound for Italian entrepreneurs expanding into Africa
12th October 2018 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The Italian-South African Chamber of Trade and Industries says Italian companies are becoming increasingly positive about the opportunities offered by South Africa, which is being acknowledged as a... 


Angola, IFC court South African investors
21st September 2018 By: Nadine James

World Bank Group executive director for Angola, Nigeria and South Africa Bongiwe Kunene says a roundtable event taking place on September 24, will enable South African businesses and investors to... 


MULTI-CHANNEL POWER ANALYSERS 
The Magnet Group specialises in the supply, implementation and support of electrical equipment
Electrical equipment range expanded
21st September 2018

Power distribution system supplier Magnet Group has expanded on its Carlo Gavazzi range by introducing multi-channel power analyser and automation products. These include WM50 multi-channel power... 


HERMAN POTGIETER I'm encouraged by the growing demand for Welding Fabricators Certification Scheme in the country
High demand for SAIW fabricator certification
7th September 2018

Nonprofit technical organisation Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is encouraged to see a high number of large companies applying for Welding Fabricators Certification Scheme (WFCS)... 


BMG’s solar inverters used in agricultural irrigation
31st August 2018

Technical solutions provider BMG’s Motoline P19000 solar inverters aid in agricultural irrigation and water feed systems, for rural domestic and municipal water supply, as well as for ponds and dams. 


THE MORE THE MERRIER
The new hole configuration of the FK d90 industrial butterfly valve allows for better placement
New-configuration valve creates export potential
10th August 2018 By: Halima Frost

South African thermoplastic valves supplier Astore Keymak has placed an order for about 30 redesigned FK industrial butterfly valves (FK d90) from its Italy-based supplier Formatura Iniezione... 


Omron focusing on aiding farmers
10th August 2018

Since early 2017, Japanese electronics company Omron has focused on providing solutions for the agricultural industry’s demand for technology and automation with the SX series of compact inverters,... 


HOLDING IT TOGETHER
Collapsible bins were produced to hold automotive parts
Company completes reusable bins supply for new vehicle model
27th July 2018 By: Halima Frost

Rotational and low pressure injection moulding specialists Kaymac Structural Foam (KSF) completed a contract with a leading German automobile manufacturer last month, where it supplied reusable... 


Metair considers debt funding options for proposed TAB acquisition
25th June 2018 By: Anine Kilian

JSE-listed Metair and its advisers are assessing the most effective and efficient debt funding alternatives for settling the proposed €300-million purchase price for Tovarna Akumulatorskih Baterij... 


Afgri Equipment, John Deere launch agricultural equipment telematics, automation systems
28th May 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Agricultural equipment company Afgri Equipment and agricultural equipment multinational John Deere have launched the JD Link telematics solution, which can connect any make and model of... 


UPGRADING CRANES
Konecranes is currently upgrading and replacing crane and lifting equipment at various Eskom power stations across South Africa
Cranes company upgrades equipment at power stations
18th May 2018

Crane manufacturer Konecranes Southern Africa is currently working on systematically upgrading lifting equipment at State-owned power utility Eskom’s different power stations. The upgrading of the... 


DRONE INSPECTIONS
Skyriders has added a drone to its NDT testing offerings at Eskom facilities
Rope specialist introduces drones to NDT at Eskom
18th May 2018 By: Erin Steenhoff-Snethlage

Rope access specialist Skyriders has introduced the collision-tolerant Elios drones to its nondestructive (NDT) testing offering, and has started using them at State-owned power utility Eskom. The... 


SEE FOR YOURSELF 
The Zest WEG Group demo trailer which compares motor efficiency from WEG IE1 all the way up to WEG IE5 motors
Energy efficient tech can bring farmers substantial savings
11th May 2018 By: Paige Müller

With energy cost a major factor in farm viability and profitability, the South African farming sector will need to shift its thinking towards the implementation of energy efficient technology, says... 


Refurbishments a cheaper alternative
11th May 2018 By: Paige Müller

Industrial equipment supplier the Goscor Group will showcase its Doosan Pro-5 series forklift refurbishments – aimed at providing the farming industry with quality lifting solutions at affordable... 


YEAR OF THE DRONE 
The versatility of drones make them adaptable for a variety of industries
Drone industry to expand in 2018
11th May 2018 By: Erin Steenhoff-Snethlage

Any sector has the potential to adapt drones to its purposes, owing to drones being versatile, relatively low cost and on an upward trajectory in terms of technological development, says United... 


Backlog in application process stifling drone industry in South Africa
11th May 2018 By: Erin Steenhoff-Snethlage

The lack of urgency in processing commercial drone operating licences and the registering of drones is stifling the drone industry in South Africa, says Cape Town-based drone pilot training school... 


Local company invests in significant rental fleet expansion
27th April 2018 By: Victor Moolman

Compressor and generator rental company Rand-Air has introduced 52 new generators, ranging between 60 kVa and 500 kVa, to its rental fleet. The generators arrived earlier this year from the... 


NEW TECHNOLOGY  
The newly developed short retention time refined sugar conditioning silo enables reduced residence time of 16 hours, compared with the standard period of between 65 and 72 hours
Short retention time silo installed in Thailand
30th March 2018

A recent milestone for project manager and equipment designer Bosch Projects, in conjunction with its technology partners in Thailand, was the development of a new short retention time (SRT)... 


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