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THEUNS BURGER
The proactive approach involves maintenance of a company’s equipment
Well-maintained equipment ensures market competitiveness
13th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Ensuring that income-generation capacity is not reduced in any way by ill-maintained equipment is an important way of staying competitive in the market, states Cape Town-based specialised equipment... 


PREFERRED SUPPLIER
Renttech SA is the preferred supplier of welding, power generation, lifting and rigging equipment to buy or rent in
Renewed focus for construction equipment supplier
13th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Welding and construction equipment-related supplier Renttech South Africa (SA) aims to provide an “unmatched” range of construction equipment for sale or to rent for the construction industry as... 


INDUSTRY PLATFORM The annual Agritech Expo in Zambia is an opportunity for industry stakeholders and consumers to communicate and find solutions
Innovative system helps control wastewater pumping
6th October 2017

Pumps and valves producer KSB Pumps and Valves has introduced the PumpDrive variable speed system, for the effective and controlled pumping of waste water. The system has been designed specifically... 


SUN CITY
The resort and casino is one of the many companies in South Africa that make use of HCP’s submersible pumps range
Local pumps supplier’s range extended
6th October 2017

Engineering equipment supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) was appointed in August as a service and product supplier by international pumps company HCP Pumps’ South African subsidiary HCP... 


CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Sweet Orr benchmarks its continuous improvement process in order to maintain national and international quality standards
Exhibition marks firm’s international re-entry
6th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Protective workwear manufacturer Sweet-Orr is set to exhibit at this year’s A+A Trade Show exhibition – which is an important trade forum for safety, security and health at work – from October 17... 


FLOOD MITIGATION
The 1 200 nominal bore (NB) Brehnor Ornel Floodlifter pump on the right, with a smaller 600 NB pump on the left
Pumps investment solidifies Mozambique sugar industry
6th October 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

South African pumps manufacturer and supplier Brehnor Pumps has commissioned two Ornel Floodlifter 1 200-mm-diameter pumps on the Xinavane sugar estate, in Mozambique, owned by agricultural and... 


Caterpillar Industries MD Zakieya Parker
Caterpillar to localise components as part of R1.3bn empowerment deal
4th October 2017 By: Terence Creamer

US capital equipment giant Caterpillar has announced and equity-equivalent investment programme in South Africa through which it aims improve its black-empowerment rating by localising... 


WORLD-CLASS FACILITY
BMG’s R400-million investment to upgrade its existing Droste Park facilities into a leading-edge distribution centre, centralises functional and support operations
BMG invests R400m in Joburg distribution centre
29th September 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Technical solutions provider BMG, which is part of Invicta Holdings, has officially launched its BMG World site, in Johannesburg, which is the culmination of a consolidation and supply chain... 


AGRICULTURAL WELDING 
The Senotlelo feed mill is an example of how welding is used in the agriculture industry
Localisation key to welding industry growth
15th September 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

Promoting local manufacturing in South Africa creates opportunities for the local welding industry, says South African science institution Agricultural Research Council and Agricultural Engineering... 


SHEER ADVANTAGE
The 60 000 m2 facility allows for the ability to work more efficiently while increasing capacity to provide unmatched parts availability for customers across Africa
Equipment manufacturer inaugurates new facility
15th September 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Heavy-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has officially inaugurated its new parts distribution facility, near Johannesburg, in Gauteng. The 60 000 m2 facility consolidates two smaller... 


Barloworld celebrates 90-year Caterpillar milestone
15th September 2017 By: Donna Slater

Barloworld Equipment, which is the distributor and service supplier of US earthmoving equipment manufacturer Caterpillar, celebrated a 90-year partnership with Caterpillar in South Africa at the... 


LOURENS JANSEN VAN RENSBURG
iFire is an ideal water-treatment agent to improve the wetting capability of water which, in turn, enhances its firefighting capability
Innovative surfactants enhance firefighting
25th August 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Owing to ongoing drought conditions and a more intense fire season expected in South Africa, environmental solutions company I-CAT has developed innovative surfactants to boost the... 


WESSEL LEMMER Achieving sustainable food security for urban and rural citizens remains an important priority for governments across Africa
Sustainable partnerships needed to ensure Africa’s food security
18th August 2017 By: David Oliveira

New approaches and sustainable partnerships are required to ensure food security for Africa’s rapidly urbanising population, says financial services provider Absa senior agricultural economist... 


MAXIMUM BENEFIT
Hinomoto’s small-scale tractors ensure that farmland is used in the most efficient way possible, maximising yield sizes
Small farms an economical option in South Africa
11th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

While many medium-sized farms have been unable to weather the challenges facing the South African agricultural industry and have consequently been absorbed by larger commercial farms, smaller... 


STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
With effective water management and good subsurface drainage, soil health conditions can be created for irrigation farming to assist with food security in South Africa
Agricultural irrigation efficiency framework improves water use
11th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Through intensive research, the Agricultural Research Council’s Institute for Agricultural Engineering has developed a framework to improve water efficiency in agricultural irrigation systems in... 


PLANT PROTECTION Haygrove’s multispan polytunnel structure provides a controlled environment for the aquaponic and hydroponic systems
Creative farming methods ensure sustainability
11th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Amid extreme weather, regulatory barriers and import competition, South African farmers need to think creatively about farming practices – not only to reduce costs but also preserve an environment... 


BETTER FEED
The Vermeer R2300 basket rake ensures a cleaner forage, increasing the production value of dairy and beef cattle
Equipment drives farming sustainability
11th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Forward-thinking livestock farmers who are willing to embrace the use of new equipment in their operations will forge a way forward amid the economic and ecological hardships facing South Africa’s... 


MULTIPURPOSE PRODUCT Rust-Anode is perfect for applications where an anti-corrosion seal would be beneficial
Rust-prevention sealing system ideal for corrosive environments
11th August 2017 By: Nadine James

Engineering components manufacturer Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) range of sealing products includes the Rust-Anode cold galvanisation system, designed for rust prevention in diverse industries, says... 


First delivery of locomotives expected in Q4
4th August 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Rail technology provider Bombardier Transportation (BT) will hand over the first of 240 Bombardier Traxx Africa locomotives to State-owned freight utility Transnet, during the fourth quarter of... 


Station’s strategic location to improve corridor capacity
4th August 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Rosmead station, in the Eastern Cape, was identified as strategic in improving operational capacity along the export corridor and forms part of Phase 1 of State-owned freight utility Transnet’s... 


RIAAN GRAHAM
Connectivity to the Internet is essential and if it is available at a school, WiFi can be used to distribute access to the students
Education institutions struggling with connectivity
28th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Amid water, electricity and basic infrastructure challenges at various education institutions, the lack of Internet connectivity has also been a challenge, states wireless connectivity firm Ruckus... 


SEAL OF APPROVAL
The first cohort of graduates received their red-seal toolmaker occupational certificates last month
First red-seal toolmaker certificates handed over
28th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The National Tooling Initiative Programme (NTIP) celebrated the milestone of handing over the first red-seal toolmaker occupational certificates to twelve graduates last month at the South African... 


FUTURE FARM
One of Agco’s Future Farm’s responsibilities is to teach aspiring tractor technicians how to service Agco-distributed tractors
US farm equipment maker looking to Africa for future growth
28th July 2017 By: Donna Slater

US-based agricultural equipment manufacturer and supplier Agco is directing a large portion of its future growth potential into Africa, specifically South Africa, as a key market going forward.  


NAKAMBALA SUGAR MILL
Illovo Sugar appointed Bosch Projects as engineering, procurement and construction management consultants for the mill’s expansion
Nakambala sugar mill expansion project completed
21st July 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

During the third quarter of 2017, project management and equipment design company Bosch Projects completed the implementation of the Nakambala Product Alignment and Refinery project in Mazabuka,... 


EDDIE SWANEPOEL
The knowledge gained from hard-wearing African sugar applications has been essential in converting other relatively new markets to using Vesconite Bearings’ products
Lessons learned underpin multicontinent sugar strategy
21st July 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Specialised polymer manufacturer Vesconite Bearings believes that the experience it has gained from KwaZulu-Natal sugar mills will prove instrumental in ensuring the success of its multi-continent... 


Industrial IoT platform enables companies to customise solutions
14th July 2017 By: Schalk Burger

Network solutions provider Vula Telematix is inviting industrial and commercial organisations to develop fit-for-purpose industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems for their specific needs on an... 


Desalination could be the answer, but financial hindrances remain – DWS
13th July 2017 By: Anine Kilian

While desalination could be the answer to addressing water crises in South Africa, there are still a number of financial challenges surrounding it, says Department of Water and Sanitation... 


AB-InBev Africa president Ricardo Tadeu
SAB invests R2.8bn in expanding Gauteng breweries
11th July 2017 By: Anine Kilian

Multinational beverage and brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB-InBev) subsidiary South African Breweries (SAB) will invest R2.8-billion into brewery expansions, including two new packaging... 


DUST CONTROL
The grab discharge cycle includes transferring materials down the line using handling systems
Control system minimises dust escape during grab discharge
7th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Materials handling equipment supplier BLT South Africa’s Samson travelling Eco-Hoppers have an effective dust control system that minimises the escape of dust during the grab discharge cycle. 


SHIFTING PARADIGM
This new method for the evaluation of air filter elements represents a paradigm shift
Filter standard replacement to occur over 18-month transition period
7th July 2017

The new test standard for International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 16890, for filter testing and assessment, replaced European Standard (EN) 779 as of January this year, with a... 


GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS
This instrument was developed by Booyco Electronics, specifically to improve safety in any confined spaces
New-generation Sentient hand-held unit for gas detection
7th July 2017

The new generation Ingress Protection 68 rated Sentient handheld unit is widely regarded as the most cost effective, sophisticated and low maintenance gas detection device in the mining industry... 


UPGRADED SCRUBBER
Valued at about R10-million the overall project upgrades an existing 3.6-m-diameter scrubber
Rustenburg scrubber upgrade project set for completion
7th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Chemicals and process engineering company Lodestone Engineering is set to complete the supply of equipment as part of an upgrade to an existing large wet scrubber for a major platinum producer in... 


THERMOMETER APPLICATIONS
Applications include the industrial maintenance, the electrical as well as the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industries
Thermometer designed and tested for industry use
7th July 2017

Handheld-products supplier Fluke - represented locally by distribution service provider Comtest - has launched the Fluke 64 MAX IR thermometer with internal memory, unattended monitoring, improved... 


EXPANDING PRODUCT OFFERING
PMPS partnered with solar system integrator Solar Injection Australia to import complete units that include a solar power unit
Need for accurate designs of dosing systems
7th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The designs for dosing systems in the gas and fumes industries have to be accurate to ensure safety, says chemical dosing and pumping applications supplier Packaged Metering and Pumping Solutions... 


Company aims for positive impact on environment
16th June 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Environmental management company I-CAT Environmental Solutions aims to deliver a product and service offering that impacts the environment favourably when compared with traditionally used products. 


Barloworld Equipment celebrates 90 years in South Africa
16th June 2017 By: Donna Slater

South African distributor of US-based construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar’s products, Barloworld Equipment turns 90 years old this year – a milestone set in place in 1927 when Charles... 


Need for environmental awareness in growing industry
16th June 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

There is a growing need for the construction industry to become more environmentally aware, which includes considering solvent emissions, recycling and toxicity, and building materials supplier... 


VICTOR BOUGUENON
Trends include South Africa’s property and construction players committing to greener practices
Several Green trends expected to emerge this year
16th June 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

As the green-building groundswell takes hold globally, construction materials supplier AfriSam says industry can expect to several trends emerge this year. 


SOL-ONE
The luminaire has an integrated photocell and an integrated motion sensor
Luminaire manufacturer expands product offering
16th June 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Energy efficient luminaires manufacturer Beka Schréder launched a new standalone solar luminaire – the SOL-ONE – in May 2017, which uses the most efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs), says Beka... 


Bell, Kobelco forge Southern African excavator alliance
7th June 2017 By: Anine Kilian

Earthmoving equipment dealer Bell Equipment has signed an agreement with Japanese excavator specialist Kobelco Construction Machinery for the exclusive distribution and support of the Kobelco range... 


Continuous improvement concept to increase productivity
Continuous improvement concept to increase productivity
2nd June 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

As part of the company’s commitment to stay relevant through innovation, local stainless steel and aluminium cookware manufacturer Hendler and Hart is implementing a substantial two-year... 


PARAMOTORS
The paramotors using a running start are limited to one person
Three new paramotors available for South African market
26th May 2017 By: Victor Moolman

Paramotor manufacturer Parajet has started the distribution of the Maverick, Volution 3 and Zenith paramotors as well as the Falco paratrike, in South Africa, all of which can be used for... 


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