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SWEEPING SUCCESS The intelligent airflow design of the walk-behind Haaga sweepers ensures efficient dust control
Company offers industrial sweepers for efficient cleaning
3rd November 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Materials handling company Big Lift Trucks South Africa (BLT SA) has added industrial equipment manufacturer Haaga’s walk-behind sweepers to its product portfolio range, from entry-level machines... 


CLEANING MACHINE Vacuum trucks are an efficient, albeit more expensive, cleaning method, compared with traditional cleaning methods that require intensive manual labour use
Vacuum tech manufacturer expands offering
3rd November 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Heavy-duty industrial vacuum manufacturer Hencon Vacuum Technologies (Hencon VT) has expanded its service offering from only selling and manufacturing vacuum equipment to also providing cleaning... 


GENERAL PUBLIC PERCEPTION
The general public perception is that coal is a dirty and undesirable environment-costly option
Initiatives aim to reduce carbon footprint and production costs
27th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Current initiatives in the global synthetic fuels (synfuels) industry are focussing on using coal feedstock more efficiently to reduce operational and capital costs of production, states chemicals... 


OBJECT DETECTION
The LMS511 Pro object detection system will detect any objects or humans in the reclaimer path
Monitoring system assists with continuous safety and product quality
27th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial equipment supplier SICK Automation says its LMS511 Pro object detection system assists in decreasing the number of collisions and injuries for the chemicals, petrochemicals and automated... 


GEOTEXTILE SOLUTION
The project required 1 000 GeoRevet Geobags to help create the piling platform structure
Fabric containers used to divert Orange river for bridge-widening project
27th October 2017 By: Donna Slater

To facilitate the construction of a bridge-widening project in the Northern Cape, engineered fabrics company Kaytech used its geotextile containers to assist in redirecting part of the Orange river... 


COMPACT EXCAVATOR
The 3 t Kubota U30-6 mini excavator from Smith Power Equipment a compact machine
Supplier aims to change industry mindset
13th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial equipment supplier Smith Power Equipment (SPE) – a division of Smith Mining Equipment – is aiming to change the “bigger is better” mindset of the construction materials and equipment... 


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... 


MARK SCHAPERS
JG Afrika’s systematic approach is transferred to all activities involved in completing groundwater projects
Groundwater a viable water saving initiative
13th October 2017

South African consulting and engineering firm JG Afrika is working hard to change the mind-set around using South Africa’s groundwater to mitigate water scarcity, despite project failures in the... 


MASTER PLANNERS
Willem Liebenberg and André Kowalewski (right) of the Drakenstein municipality are at the forefront of the master plan
Western Cape municipality begins master plan to combat water loss
13th October 2017

The Drakenstein local municipality in Paarl, Western Cape, has begun a 20-year master plan to replace old or ageing asbestos pipes in the region with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, which... 


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... 


GEORGE DAVIS
Every construction project is unique and has its own set of risks
Insurance plays vital role in construction project success
13th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Owing to insurance playing a vital role in the ultimate success of a construction project, insurance provider Risk Benefit Solutions (RBS) says contractors and engineers need to ensure that a... 


CONTINUOUSLY EVOLVING
Personal protective equipment is continuously evolving to ensure maximum safety
Disregard for PPE one of biggest causes of fatalities in work-at-height environment
6th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Disregard for using personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of the common causes of workplace incidents, accidents and fatalities resulting from falls from height at sites in South Africa,... 


VESCONITE BENEFITS
Materials used by Vesconite swell significantly less when exposed to water than other materials
Company provides energy-saving pumps solution
6th October 2017

Australia-based pump refurbishment company FITT Resources has prioritised energy efficiency as an important driver in its refurbishment packages. This includes South Africa-based manufacturer... 


INNOVATION
Wilo Pump products aim for efficiency, versatility and innovation
Customer awareness key to investment confidence
6th October 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

Consumers and end-users in the pumps industry must become more educated and aware of product ranges and technological advances before investing in their next purchase, emphasises pumps products and... 


NONDESTRUCTIVE EFFICIENCY High-pressure water jetting allows for concrete removal without rebar damage
High-pressure water jetting pumps witness growth in market
6th October 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

In the last three to four years, hydrodemolition by means of automated technological advances has become an increasingly popular method for significant concrete repairs, says water blasting and... 


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... 


EFFICIENCY GOALS Rand Transmission South BALANCE The intricate balance of polyester chords, neoprene and outer fabric has contributed to the efficiency of TAGEX V-Belts
Manufacturer strives to meet industry demands
6th October 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

With demand for pump efficiency prevalent in the past five to ten years, industrial equipment supplier Rand Transmission South Africa (SA) has changed and aligned its product range to meet market... 


QUALITY IN CONFORMING SPP Pumps conforms to various UK and European standards to ensure quality and longevity in their pumps products
Routine mechanical maintenance emphasised as preventive measure
6th October 2017

UK-based pump supplier SPP Pumps has emphasised the importance of routine mechanical maintenance, among other preventive measures, to improve pump reliability. SPP Pumps’ products comply with... 


FULL HOUSE
Visitors from around the world attended World Water Week 2017
Water solutions company active at World Water Week
6th October 2017

International water pump technology company Xylem Water Solutions attended and participated in the annual World Water Week event, which took place in Stockholm, Sweden from August 27 to September... 


CLEAR UNDERSTANDING
A clear understanding of health, safety and environmental (HSE) challenges is essential for proper HSE management and procedures
Companies to benefit from work apparel innovation
6th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Ongoing innovation in fabric manufacturing has led to greater durability and flexibility in the material used for work apparel, and companies need to ensure that workers wear such apparel... 


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... 


SPECIAL DESIGN
The personal protective equipment was designed to not restrict operator movement and flexibility
Work apparel company sees further growth in sales
6th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Since the beginning of the year, industrial supplier and solutions provider Total Blasting – a subsidiary of Total Product Solutions Group – has sold more than 50 sets of water blast and water jet... 


CAPITAL LOCATION
in less than a year of being operational, Highveld Industrial Park has set up a sustainable business
Closed steel mill discovering new life as an industrial park
6th October 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Following the implementation of the business strategy to convert Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium complex, in Mpumalanga, into an industrial park, the park is capitalising on its strategic... 


TESTING STANDARDS Results of computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis are validated through prototype and model testing at Sulzer
Manufacturer innovates to address lack of water and sanitation challenges
6th October 2017

With South Africa’s lack of clean water and sanitation has pressurising the country’s pumps industry to provide solutions, pump manufacturer Sulzer’s new pump ranges cater to the country’s need for... 


FLOW ACCOMMODATION Atlas Copco’s high-flow models are capable of handling flow rates of up to 1 400 m3/h
Supplier extends pumps offering
6th October 2017

Industrial equipment supplier Atlas Copco’s portable energy division expanded its offering for the dewatering market, launching more than 20 new heavy-duty, high capacity pumps in August. The... 


Sandvik establishes R15-million local production facility
Sandvik establishes R15-million local production facility
5th October 2017

Mining equipment and services provider Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology last month officially opened its new R15-million production unit in Boksburg. Ilan Solomons was there and filed this report. 


KEEP IT COOL 
The iDube Cold Storage facility caters for meat importers servicing local retailers and for exports of dairy, concentrate and citrus to international markets
Continued development and investment for KZN SEZ
29th September 2017

To date, the Dube TradePort has attracted R1.5-billion in private sector investment through various developments within the special economic zone (SEZ), with a further R4.2-billion investment in... 


SOARING CONSTRUCTION
The 100-m-tall Siemens wind turbines, which allow for optimum energy production, take between one and three days to construct, assuming favourable weather
Turbine installations at wind project completed ahead of schedule
29th September 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Khobab Wind Farm, in the Northern Cape has completed all 61 wind turbine installations, ahead of schedule this month. Further, Khobab, together with its adjacent wind farm, the Loeriesfontein Wind... 


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... 


BMG World site, Johannesburg, Gauteng
BMG launches R400m World site facility in Gauteng
15th 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... 


NDT testing integral to safety foundation
15th September 2017

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is Africa’s leading welder training organisation and also hosts the leading non-destructive testing (NDT) facility in Africa. The importance of NDT... 


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... 


DISTRIBUTION VALUE
The new distribution agreement is valued at R6-million in the first year
Extended component and solutions range ensures management and control
1st September 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Engineering consumables and components distributor Bearing Man Group (BMG) has extended its range of power management solutions provider Eaton’s hydraulic components to include Eaton’s advanced... 


PRODUCT APPLICATION
Level Transmitter Mining-2 probes are typically installed in flotation banks, tanks, individual flotation cells or in columns and sumps
Level measurement probe an alternative to traditional systems
1st September 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The Level Transmitter Mining-2 (LTM-2) level measurement probe from Pretoria-based measuring instrument supplier Instek Control aims to be an alternative to traditional measurement systems, as it... 


RADAR LEVEL MEASUREMENT
Each device has a particular target area of application
Range of radar level transmitters extended
1st September 2017

Process instrumentation solutions supplier Krohne has added six new 24 GHz and 80 GHz transmitters to its Optiwave series of frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar level transmitters,... 


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