Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG has worked for a year to internally evolve its brand, rebranding from Zest WEG to WEG, and with this comes an increased focus on sustainability. WEG has... 

Drive technology manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE has announced an estimated R380-million investment into a new service and repair centre to be built adjacent to its current facilities in Aeroton,... 

Power train solutions company SEW-EURODRIVE has announced that it is rolling out a wider selection of planetary drives as part of its ‘close the loop’ strategy, geared at servicing more industry... 

Absa has reported a month-on-month drop of 8.8 points in the seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for August to a level of 43.6, which reflects a shift back to contractionary... 

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global... 

Coding and marking systems developer LEIBINGER, together with computer consultants coilDNA, will be presenting a “cutting-edge smart code system” that enables seamless tracking of all parts of... 

UK-based aluminium extrusion specialist Exlabesa announced that it would expand its aluminium recycling capacities by implementing an additional continuous homogenising plant from special aluminium... 

Ultra-high purity alumina (HPA) and related aluminium materials manufacturer Alpha HPA is making significant headway with its breakthrough technology to combat rising lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery... 

The South African aluminium industry faces many challenges, including the need for greater recyclability and the push for a greener, more reliable power supply, says semi-finished nonferrous metals... 

It is undeniable that aluminium is one of the most recyclable materials in circulation globally, with about 75% of the total 1.5-billion metric tonnes of aluminium generated to date still in use,... 

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is optimistic of converting the rise in business confidence that has accompanied the recent easing in loadshedding and visible efforts to... 

The Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) announced on Monday that the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) had approved funding for the fourth phase of the... 

JSE-listed tile manufacturer Italtile says its financial results for the year ended June 30 were impacted on by a significant change in the structure of the competitive landscape, with numerous new... 

Amid the efforts to attract, progress and retain women across key sectors of the economy, rail sleeper and infrastructure products manufacturer Colossal Concrete Products CEO Gwen Mahuma-Madida... 

With the local retail-clothing, textile, footwear and leather (R-CTFL) sector accounting for about 14% of South Africa’s manufacturing employment, nonprofit company the Localisation Support Fund... 

Specialised fastening systems manufacturer and distributor Avlock International, in Boksburg, has diversified its product range to include cordless tools, plastic fasteners and specialised... 

Battery manufacturer First Battery took media on a tour of its lead-acid battery recycling facility to highlight its capacity and capabilities. Schalk Burger has the story. 

Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) senior economist Nokwanda Maseko has complained that the State is overcompensating and providing too many subsidies to make up for industrial policy's... 

South Africa must develop industrial policies that build the international competitiveness of its export industries, including by enabling small businesses that could be exporting much more,... 

Engineering consultancy Lubrication Engineers (LE) plans to unveil some of its advancements in industrial lubrication technology at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition and conference, set... 

Input materials supplier Wilec holds exclusive distribution rights of MicaSIL, an electrothermal insulation sheet that is flexible and thermally resistant and can be used as a slip plane insulation... 

Nonprofit organisation (NPO) the South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR), in partnership with medical aid and insurance provider Discovery and product development company SKEG, have launched the... 

Transforming South Africa's manufacturing sector to embrace green practices is not just an environmental necessity but a strategic imperative to remain competitive on the global stage, writes... 

A recent industrial solutions focused webinar, hosted by global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions Vertiv, provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by,... 

With electronic waste, or e-waste, growing five times faster than documented e-waste recycling globally, organisations such as E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) in South Africa have made strides to... 

The behemoth SK6000 land crane being manufactured by heavy lifting and transport specialists Mammoet at its Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands will be launched later this month. The company says... 

The importance of export growth as an automotive industry strategy is crucial to mitigate the numerous risks associated with South Africa's low growth environment. "We see export growth as a really... 

South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment has successfully taken delivery of 55 new backhoe loaders, imported from multinational JC Bamford (JCB), in India, this... 

The yearly Trade & Industry Policy Strategies (TIPS) Forum featured a discussion on the most prominent barriers to entry for small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) as small business... 

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA), which has been bemoaning weak domestic demand conditions for several years, reports that it is witnessing signs of “green shoots” in manufacturing... 

South African manufacturers’ sentiment improved more than expected in July as political uncertainty cleared after the formation of a centrist coalition government following the country’s May 29... 

South Africa’s decaying water, electricity and logistics infrastructure presents a R100-billion a year repair and refurbishment investment opportunity that could provide much-needed stimulus for... 

Explosives and mining chemicals group AECI is moving to secure green ammonia for use in the production of lower-carbon explosives, demand for which is expected to grow in some of the mining... 

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will support local industries to increase their manufacturing capacity and volumes, enhance their competitiveness and identify suitable... 

Wind energy company Nordex Energy South Africa, which is building a new wind turbine concrete tower factory in Jeffreys Bay, says the ongoing construction is benefitting the region. “The...