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CLEANING UP 
A baling machine contributes to the company’s progress and profitability
Equipment boost aids recycling entrepreneur
27th September 2019

With a desire to clean up Soweto, educate the community and combat the problem of overfull landfills, waste management company Pendowave founder and MD Gordon Nkuta has built a thriving recycling... 


Inspection and maintenance essential for fall protection safety equipment
27th September 2019

Fall protection equipment maintenance and inspection is an essential part of safety when working at height, therefore, workers need to follow these simple steps as part of the routine to ensure... 


SIMON SHAW
Digital twins allow companies to model process and equipment changes and thereby contribute to their business strategy
Predictive maintenance can be deployed cost-effectively in manufacturing
13th September 2019 By: Schalk Burger

While it is often more expensive and difficult to implement predictive maintenance regimes in existing legacy factories, there are ways that manufacturing operations can introduce cost-effective... 


LASER PRECISION 
Thermaspray’s laser cladding system was launched at its Olifantsfontien facility
Laser technology expands company’s service offerings
13th September 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Coating technology specialist Thermaspray has recently launched and installed its new laser cladding system, which has broadened the scope of the industries it serves. 


Wearable inspection tools beneficial for more efficient hands-free work
13th September 2019

Ranging from smart glasses to wearable sensors, one of the emerging areas of interest is inspection and maintenance related applications, says Canada-based software company Librestream. The company... 


GOOD VIBRATIONS Vipro is continuously supplying clients in the food industry with electromagnetic drives, electromechanical drives and vibrating equipment
Vibrating-equipment supplier cites stable demand from food sector
23rd August 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

The food industry’s demand for the equipment and services of vibration equipment manufacturer Vipro Vibrating Products is stable, with the industry focused on maintaining its existing equipment to... 


OPEN DOORS Representatives from Eaton and Procom Fire attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Alta du Toit Centre
Fire detection system donated to care facility
23rd August 2019

Multinational power management company Eaton Africa’s sponsorship of a vital fire safety system has assisted care facility Alta du Toit Centre in Bellville, Cape Town, with revamping its outdated... 


BOOM BOOM
The new optical flame section and releasing system mitigates explosive situations in the explosives manufacturing industry
Flame-detection system set for SA launch
23rd August 2019 By: Halima Frost

Industrial solutions provider HMA South Africa, part of the larger HMA Group, is set to launch the Det-Tronics optical flame detection and releasing system, designed for the demands of... 


Supplier completes two projects on the Foreshore
23rd August 2019

One of the most significant challenges faced at construction sites in the foreshore area of Cape Town is ensuring that the projects are protected from fire hazards and comply with local and... 


INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIOUSNESS
Careful due diligence assessments are made when looking at inner city fire hazards
CBD buildings undergo fire assessment and upgrade
23rd August 2019 By: Halima Frost

Fire risk management company ASP Fire has finalised the fire system due diligence checks on seven buildings for a reputed investor who intends to buy the properties to repurpose as offices. Six of... 


KAIZER NYATSUMBA
South Africa needs to be able to produce steel domestically and cost efficiently
M&E Indaba focuses on Industry 4.0
16th August 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

For its fifth annual indaba in September, the Southern African Metals and Engineering Indaba (M&E Indaba) will focus on Industry 4.0, as it affects the metals and engineering (M&E) sector. 


PRESSURE HANDLING 
The company offers sealing components that can handle different types of environments and pressures
Economy contributes to decrease in product demand
9th August 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Despite the current downturn in economic conditions, Bearings International (BI) recently launched a new hybrid gasketing liquid from premium supplier Loctite. The new 518 pen-style gasketing... 


MODIFICATION 
Jet Demolition owns a variety of specialised machines and equipment modified specifically to work within the confined space of a furnace structure
Specialised demolition services for furnace structures provided
9th August 2019

Furnaces in the steelmaking, glass or general manufacturing industries have a finite lifetime before requiring significant maintenance and repair work. 


KEY MARKETS 
Skyriders intends to continue doing more work in its key markets, which comprise the power generation, petrochemicals, mining and construction, as well as paper and pulp sectors
Skyriders intensifies presence in industry
9th August 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial rope access company Skyriders Access Specialists continues to offer various maintenance and repair solutions to aid key sectors – such as the furnaces industry – locally and abroad while... 


A GRADE
The welding done on ships and rigs is inspected by an internationally certified third party which guarantees the quality of the work
Oil prices to increase projects for shipyard
2nd August 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The upturn in oil prices is apparent, as shipyard and ship repair company Elgin Brown and Hamer (EBH) Namibia’s shipyard is currently full to capacity, with predictions that the next six months are... 


TIGHT SQUEEZE 
The rope access confined-space course is not limited to those working in confined spaces
Training services expand in tight spaces
26th July 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Pending approval from the skills education and training authority, industrial rope access company and work at height trainer Skyriders Access Specialists will launch its rope access confined-space... 


Software crucial in project management
19th July 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Software solutions play a critical role in cost control to ensure that cost overruns on projects are avoided and, where possible, projects are delivered under budget to the benefit of the... 


OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE
The smart custom designed and engineered ELGi Neuron Controller allows for seamless remote monitoring and control of the compressor’s overall performance
New electric compressor range introduced
12th July 2019

Compressor solutions provider and distributor Integrated Air Solutions has introduced the EG Series electric air compressor range. The EG Series is a product of air compressor manufacturer ELGi and... 


IAN FRASER
South Africa needs to grasp the new wave of global automation more firmly
New combustion emission monitoring equipment offered to Africa
12th July 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Mining, industrial and processing solutions provider RTS Africa Technologies is the exclusive supplier of laser-based online gas analysers and monitoring recording equipment, from Norwegian company... 


DRIVE FOR FLEXIBLE LOADS

The APM drive system provides flexibility for end-users in terms of late changes to the load in the design and installation phase of a project
Flexible modular drive system added to range
12th July 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Automation solutions provider Schneider Electric has added the new Altivar Process Modular (APM) drive system to its range of Altivar Process variable-speed drives (VSDs), which were displayed at... 


GROWTH FROM EXPORTS
Growth in the mining, and food and beverage, sectors for stainless steel, led to consumption in South Africa increasing by 8.6% last year
Sassda in transition, creates new membership structure
5th July 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Owing to the varied benefits which companies obtain as members of the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda), the association has created a tiered membership structure. 


CSG anticipates recovery in 2020 financial year
1st July 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed industrial contract services group CSG Holdings had a “satisfactory” first half, but a “disappointing” second half in the financial year ended March 31, owing to a challenging business... 


Company to launch Kaiser units at IFAT Africa
28th June 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Distributor, repair facility and rental agent Octopus Electronics will launch industrial vehicle manufacturer Kaiser MORO’s Elegance truck at the IFAT Africa 2019 conference, which will be held at... 


Some of the Denel Group’s products on display – in the foreground, an Umkhonto naval surface-to-air missile, with a Badger infantry fighting vehicle behind, and just visible in the left background, a Seeker unmanned aerial vehicle
Denel confirms salary cut; union expresses shock and concern
25th June 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

State-owned defence industrial group Denel confirmed on Tuesday that it will pay its staff only 85% of their salaries for this month. “Due to ongoing liquidity challenges we are now faced with... 


Comair’s new CEOs to press ahead with diversification strategy
14th June 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African private-sector airline group Comair announced at the end of last month, via a Stock Exchange News Service release at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, that it was acquiring the “shares... 


AFTER FIRE TEST
Strong intumescent formation with clear coat based on Exolit 855 after fire test
Building and construction applications get a coatings sustainability boost
14th June 2019

Multinational speciality chemicals producer Clariant aims to contribute more sustainability and safety solutions to meet the building and construction industry’s challenges, says Clariant flame... 


Lufthansa Technik subsidiary opens its first operation in South Africa
7th June 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

Lufthansa Technik Maintenance International (LTMI) recently opened its new, and first, facility in South Africa. The facility has been established at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport.... 


VITAL PRECEDENCE

Building is built on precedence. One doesn’t change concrete technology quickly, it takes a long time for new technology to be implemented
Concrete knowledge crucial to produce sustainable concrete structures
7th June 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

In the context of the struggling South African construction industry, owing to a lack of investment in infrastructure projects, extended and institutionalised knowledge about improving the... 


BRYAN PERRIE 

South African roads are predominantly asphalt, and The Concrete Institute has been trying to make inroads for the use of concrete for roads
The Concrete Institute highlights composite road benefits
7th June 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

The benefits of concrete for roads can be exploited by the South African roads industry, says South African concrete education and skills organisation The Concrete Institute MD Bryan Perrie. While... 


A Boeing 737-800 of Kulula
Comair buys aircraft leasing, maintenance companies
31st May 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African private-sector airline group Comair announced on Friday, via a Stock Exchange News Service release at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, that it was acquiring the “shares and claims” of... 


Company advances health and safety in petrochemicals industry
31st May 2019

Cold-cutting techniques developed by demolition contractor Jet Demolition have introduced a new benchmark for health and safety in the petrochemicals industry - a highly volatile and hazardous work... 


Companies collaborate for maintenance work at petrochem provider
31st May 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial rope-access company Skyriders Access Specialists collaborated with engineering consultants SSA Acoustic and Specialised Inspections to conduct maintenance work at one of South Africa’s... 


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,... 


VERSATILITY IN APPLICATION

The MS2N includes over 50 motor types in six motor sizes, five motor lengths and more than 20 fully configurable options
New motor released to electric drives and controls industry
24th May 2019

Automation technology solutions provider Tectra Automation’s new MS2N Synchronous Servo Motor is the company’s latest innovative product offering to the electric drives and controls industry. The... 


VERSATILE CONTROL

The ACS6080 controls all types of AC motors including induction, synchronous and permanent magnet, without the need for different software
Company introduces new ACS6080 drive
24th May 2019

Automation technology provider ABB has expanded its all-compatible drives offering to include the ACS6080 medium voltage (MV) drive for critical applications. The new drive introduces an innovative... 


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