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Etana Energy CEO Evan Rice
Renewables, wheeling agreements could help local manufacturers
29th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The success of the manufacturing sector, which plays an important role in economic development and is important for job creation, depends on reliable, stable and affordable energy supply.... 


PPC Slurry plant
PPC expecting significantly higher interim earnings per share
28th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Cement producer PPC has notified shareholders that its earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) are expected to be significantly higher for the six months ended September 30... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield
Deputy Minister confident that more battery sector investments are in store
25th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield says he is confident that South Africa can become a components and equipment manufacturing hub for the clean technology value chain,... 


Mercedes-Benz e-Sprinter vehicle
Automotive experts agree new tech is essential to stay competitive
25th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s manufacturing sector has an opportunity to cater for global electrification by producing more solar panels, developing battery components and venturing into more components for the... 


MTN Business ICT Solutions GM Sudipto Moitra
MTN redefines future of manufacturing
25th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

MTN Business has positioned itself to transform the manufacturing sector, leveraging its various technologies, vast partnerships, established solutions and initiatives throughout South Africa to... 


blasting furnace
Manufacturing sector needs regional collaboration, unified approach – panel
25th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the majority of African countries having ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, panellists gathered at the Manufacturing Indaba earlier this week proposed that governments... 


Mutual investment, regional value chains can support more African capital equipment manufacturing
24th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

African countries are pursuing localisation initiatives for some goods and products and the capital equipment manufacturing industry should focus on making investments in these countries to develop... 


Mitochondria's fuel cell technology
Local supply chain challenges pose significant threat to localised manufacturing
24th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

If hydrogen technology developer Mitochondria Energy CEO Mashudu Ramano had known beforehand how difficult it would be to find local suppliers for hydrogen fuel cell and electrolyser parts, he... 


Manufacturing's development, employment impact will depend on preparation
24th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The potential developmental benefits from growing manufacturing's contribution to African countries' GDP and the associated growth in employment will only occur if countries and their industries,... 


Steel used in local manufacturing
Govt focused on domestic investments to stimulate manufacturing
23rd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Government is set to increase investment into key industries that will bolster local manufacturing, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition industrial procurement and development chief... 


Manufacturers in South Africa will adapt again in response to market dynamics, report shows
22nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Almost all African and South African CEOs of listed manufacturing companies, or 97%, said they had changed their business models over the past five years and more than 40% expect to further change... 


Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies’ Professor Justin Barnes
‘Deep collaboration’ through regional value chains could unlock rapid African industrialisation
22nd October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

There is potential to catalyse rapid industrialisation in Africa by pursuing policies that  actively leverage both existing demand and continental moves towards trade integration to increase the... 


A farming operation
Sidestepping industrialisation to move straight to services is hurting the economy, Cilliers says
22nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Skipping industrialisation and transitioning directly to the services sector is one of the key reasons for Africa’s lacklustre economic growth, Institute for Security Studies founder and former... 


A glass manufacturing line
Manufacturers globally are concerned about market instability
22nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Manufacturers are concerned because of the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity in global, regional and local markets, World Manufacturing Foundation (WMF) scientific VP Professor Dr... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Automotive industry the ‘unsung hero’ of the South African economy – Mavuso
21st October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has described the domestic automotive industry as the “unsung hero of the South African economy” after joining the naamsa | The Automotive... 


Human skills digitally transform industries, enable greater technology adoption
18th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

It is not the lack of technology in Africa, but rather the lack of skills, that is reducing the ability of companies to adopt new manufacturing technologies, says special purpose machinery... 


Africa should embrace smart, advanced manufacturing to add greater value
18th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Africa contributes about 2% of global GDP, but provides about 30% of global raw materials. However, if African manufacturers focus on adopting modern manufacturing technologies and creating smart... 


A factory manufacturing steel components with a furnace in the foreground
Carbon-intensive power will hinder local manufacturers
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

It is anticipated that the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will take effect in 2026, will significantly affect the South African manufacturing sector,... 


An Aerial image of Henkel in Nairobi with soar panels on its roof
Firm launches 100%- renewable-powered site
18th October 2024

Multinational chemical and consumer goods manufacturer Henkel has achieved what it reports as a ground-breaking sustainability milestone, with its manufacturing site in Nairobi, Kenya, now fully... 


A corporate image of Agile Capital partner Liz Kolobe
Private equity firm targeting manufacturing
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Investing in the local manufacturing sector is a real opportunity to stimulate the South African economy, mid-market private equity firm Agile Capital partner Liz Kolobe tells Engineering News,... 


A photo of Beier group executives stood together in a factory in branded corporate clothing
New CEO takes helm at textiles group
18th October 2024

Proudly South African technical textiles, personal protective equipment and advanced wound care products manufacturer Beier Group has announced the appointment of Warren Sachs as Group CEO... 


A MAXJET Waterjet cutter cutting into a piece of metal
Event an opportunity to source new tech
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Waterjet cutting service provider MAXJET will attend this year’s Manufacturing Indaba – to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, on October 22 and 23 – to scout new... 


AMSA's Vanderbijlpark plant
AMSA reports R1bn third-quarter loss amid ‘particularly difficult period’
16th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has reported a headline loss of a little more than R1-billion for the third quarter. “The global and local steel market deteriorated further since... 


AMSA production facility
‘Support and commitment’ not enough to save long steel business, urgent action needed – AMSA
16th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Government’s support for, and commitment to, addressing the removal of export tax on scrap metal, resetting the price preference system (PPS) mechanism at an appropriate level, implementing trade... 


Securing Reliability
BMG’s Nord-Lock bolt securing system is used extensively in pumps and pumping equipment to enhance efficient operation and absolute reliability
System enhances efficient operation, reliability in pumps
11th October 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG, which celebrates 50 years of business this year, says its Nord-Lock bolt securing system is being used extensively in pumps and pumping equipment to enhance... 


FLEXIBLE SOLUTION
The Multiflo diesel driven pontoon offers a flexible, mobile dewatering solution
Strategic approach enables effective dewatering
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

A key challenge in dewatering operations that are electrically operated lies within the interfacing, particularly when dealing with pumps at remote mining operations. This challenge involves the... 


A portrait image of RS South Africa operations and strategic projects director De Wet Joubert
Better planned, unplanned maintenance is crucial – supplier
11th October 2024

As rail companies seek to enhance cost efficiencies, implementing a robust strategy for both planned and unplanned maintenance is crucial to improving the bottom line, says global industrial... 


A representative from Transnet and Petredec sat a table with contracts in front of them at an official signing ceremony
LPG rail line construction on track
11th October 2024

Global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) value chain company Petredec and South Africa’s State-owned logistics company Transnet announced a ground-breaking rail freight solution last month, that is set... 


OTTER PUMP
The modular design of the OTTer-pump supports interchangeable heads for tasks such as handling compacted or loose materials
Pump enhances efficiency in dredging, mining
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

The OTTer-pump, developed by maritime technology supplier Royal IHC, which is present in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries, presents a versatile and efficient solution for... 


ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE
Coatings protect high-wear areas, such as impeller lands and casing rings, which are essential for maintaining the pump’s efficiency and prolonging its operational life
Coatings, cladding enhance pump performance
11th October 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Surface engineering company Thermaspray’s thermal spray coatings and laser cladding technologies are delivering significant benefits to the pumps industry, particularly for components subjected to... 


One of seven traction transformers supplied to Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa by LH Marthinusen
Traction transformers supplied to line restoration project
11th October 2024

Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM, recently manufactured and supplied seven traction transformers for State-owned transport enterprise Passenger Rail Agency of... 


Manufacturing records contraction in overall output for August
10th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Statistics South Africa reports that the country’s manufacturing production decreased by 1.2% year-on-year in August, with the largest negative contributors having been motor vehicles, parts and... 


schumacher packaging plant
Mondi to acquire €634m worth of assets from German Schumacher Packaging
9th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Multinational sustainable packaging and paper producer Mondi has entered into an agreement to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher... 


Steel and Engineering Federation of Southern Africa  president Elias Monage
Seifsa president sees new political climate as opportunity to revive metals sector
4th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Steel and Engineering Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) president Elias Monage has described the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU) as an opportunity to revive the metals... 


A manufacturing plant in South Africa
Absa PMI back in expansionary territory in Sept
1st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased to 52.8 points in September, putting it back in expansionary territory after having declined to 43.6 points in August. "The... 


 Penflex CEO Sean Stuttaford
Hybrid solar PV, battery system to halve Penflex' reliance on grid power
30th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South African stationery and plastic products manufacturer Penflex will install a hybrid solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS), which will halve its demand for electricity generated by... 


One of PPC's South African manufacturing plants
PPC reports continued decline in revenue from March to July
30th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed cement company PPC has reported a 2.1% decline in revenue for the four months ended July 31, compared with the same period last year. The decline follows PPC’s recent efforts to... 


Prasheen Maharaj and Vard Marine's Derek Buxton
SAS partners with Fincantieri, Vard Marine to build offshore patrol vessels in SA
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) in Durban has signed a technology partnership agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and its Canadian subsidiary Vard Marine to construct the Afrika class... 


A generic image of a car manufacturing assembly line
Increased local content, skills transfer attainable targets
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Nedbank Manufacturing Roundtable, held on July 11, in Johannesburg, has highlighted the imperative of greater localisation opportunities and the need to facilitate comprehensive skills transfer... 


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