The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 1.4 points to 49.5 points in August and returned to contractionary territory. This partially reversed the 2.3-point... 

Aligned with bottling company Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s (CCBA’s) commitment to growing its investment in Africa and creating shared opportunities across the value chain, CCBA has invested in... 

Automation solutions provider Rollon’s high-specification linear motion systems are engineered for high-performance automation in many industries, including food processing, where hygiene,... 

What do you do when you grow tired of the corporate grind? For mechanical engineer Stephan Bekker, the answer was to start his own bike-rim manufacturing company after spending several years... 

Plant equipment manufacturer Bühler is driving the digital transformation of milling operations through real-time data insights, predictive maintenance and AI-driven optimisation. With the milling... 

Success in exporting – facilitated in part by a strong relationship with industry association South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) – contributes to South Africa’s economic growth... 

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) says no decision has been made in relation to further support for ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) long-steel business, after the State-owned... 

Full flowsheet minerals processing supplier FLS has recently upgraded its manufacturing facility in Delmas, Mpumalanga. Darren Parker tells us more. 

Industrial solutions provider BMG has a comprehensive range of power transmission components, including Italian-manufactured ZMC industrial conveyor chains, that offer dependable service in diverse... 

The first phase of the West Coast Green Hydrogen Master Plan, in support of the establishment of the Saldanha Hydrogen Hub, has been confirmed and will be coordinated by the Council for Scientific... 

To remain at the forefront of driving South Africa’s strategic energy objectives, the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Research Development and Innovation Strategy, known as Hydrogen South Africa,... 

The projected start later this month of a new initiative under the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Global Clean Hydrogen Programme (GCHP) represents a major milestone in... 

While steel company ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is facing ongoing challenges, the downstream steel industry continues to function, and it is anticipated that it will continue to thrive, says... 

Industrial equipment and solutions supplier Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) and welding products manufacturer Fronius South Africa will showcase their advanced welding technologies at... 

Addressing delegates at the National Association of Automotive Components and Allied Manufacturers’ (NAACAM’s) 2025 Show, in Gqeberha, on August 14, Deputy President Paul Mashatile acknowledged... 

What do you do when you grow tired of the corporate grind? For mechanical engineer Stephan Bekker the answer was to start his own bike-rim manufacturing company after spending several years... 

Industrial boiler engineering company John Thompson and commercial and industrial energy company Berkeley Energy Corporate Solutions (BECS) aim to accelerate the deployment of reliable, renewable... 

South Africa submitted a revised trade offer to the US on August 12, after its previous ‘Framework Agreement’ submitted in May failed to avert the institution of 30% ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on South... 

JSE-listed rolled aluminium products manufacturer Hulamin has completed the final, and most critical, phase of its R500-million capital investment to enhance its canbody stream capacity and... 

The procurement and supply chain management profession will need to adapt to systems powered by AI, which can already perform a range of procurement subfunctions. Procurement and supply chain... 

Providing effective, ecofriendly solutions and contributing to lowering maintenance costs and improving overall productivity across various industries remain key in the strategic outlook of... 

 Active pharmaceutical ingredients, dyes and specialty chemicals manufacturer Macsen Labs has recently announced a breakthrough in sodium-ion battery technology through the successful research and... 

Valves are indispensable components in the design and operation of chemical and petrochemical systems, as their role is central to ensuring process stability, safety and regulatory compliance, says... 

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has increased its range of conveyor components for high-temperature industrial applications through its latest range of Cambridge Knuckleback conveyor belts. BMG... 

The SmartAsset Intelligence platform, which incorporates AI, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart sensors for operational optimisation, offers a modern solution to customers, says... 

Mineral wool is a “vital component in mankind’s battle with climate change”, as it helps reduce demand for heating and cooling within the built environment. However, its production still relies... 

Metals and technologies supplier SMS group in June announced a partnership with US-based metal innovation and technologies company The Systems Group, to deliver safer, more sustainable and... 

Hisense South Africa (SA) deputy GM Luna Nortje says there is potential at the television (TV) and refrigerator assembler to increase the local sourcing of electronic components, compressors,... 

VEGA, a global leader in sensor manufacturing, is dedicated to delivering reliable and precise measurement solutions for demanding chemical environments. By focusing on safety, efficiency, and... 

Goods that are produced locally using locally sourced materials are likely to have higher production costs. This has a bearing on taxation and, if goods are to be sourced locally, there needs to be... 

The 2025 National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show will for the first time be hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay, at the Boardwalk International Convention... 

Award-winning supplier of high-level welded assemblies and National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers member Malben Engineering has invested in a “notable technical... 

The 2025 iteration of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show will be attended by automotive components manufacturers and suppliers from across South... 

In line with its corporate mandate to facilitate collaboration between private and public entities in the automotive sector, the Automotive Industry Development Centre – Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) has... 

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is effectively putting its ambitious decarbonisation plans on hiatus while it figures out how to navigate the crisis surrounding the impending closure... 

Chemicals and mining explosives group AECI says it is on track to realise the R3-billion to R4-billion in proceeds from the sale of noncore businesses it forecast at the start of its far-reaching... 

South African original-equipment manufacturer JA Engineering has, in partnership with Czech Republic OEM Ferrit, launched a new heavy-duty utility vehicle for use in underground mining. Darren... 

Namibiaʼs Green Hydrogen Mid-Year Review 2025 reports that a conceptual master plan for the cross-border hydrogen pipeline between South Africa and Namibia will be developed between the middle of...