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Materials Handling

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,... 


Forklifts delivered to Zimbabwe food producer
25th August 2017

With Zimbabwe-based food producer Cairns Foods having increased its capacity with the hopes of reaching 80% capacity use by 2018, materials handling equipment supplier Smith Power Equipment (SPE)... 


MICHAEL VAN NIEKERK
ASP Fire has completed a number of risk assessments in shopping centres
Fire-protection equipment and ongoing maintenance provided by consultant
25th August 2017

With the National Building Standard and Building Regulations Act stating that all buildings – including shopping centres – should meet the South African National Standards (SANS) 10400 part ‘T’... 


LOURENS JANSEN VAN RENSBURG
iFire is an ideal water-treatment agent to improve the wetting capability of water which, in turn, enhances its firefighting capability
Innovative surfactants enhance firefighting
25th August 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Owing to ongoing drought conditions and a more intense fire season expected in South Africa, environmental solutions company I-CAT has developed innovative surfactants to boost the... 


ENHANCED PROTECTION
Zirconia-enhanced alumina offers superior mechanical strength, abrasion resistance and fracture toughness in wear linings protecting components such as inlet heads
Advanced wear technology stands to set new benchmark
18th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Following the successful introduction of its locally manufactured zirconia-enhanced alumina ceramic products for wear protection applications in South Africa, industrial lining and materials... 


SAFETY FIRST
It is imperative that a risk assessment be performed prior to working on conveyors and that all operators are educated on the learning points identified
Attention to detail crucial for conveyor belts
18th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Stringent adherence to safety protocols and a fit-for-purpose design are important factors governing the successful use of conveyor belts to increase production rates in mining, say industrial... 


VISHAAL LUTCHMAN 
Business and government must align and work together to realise South Africa’s export potential
Focus needed to maximise S Africa’s export potential
18th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

The future of the South African materials handling sector will be impacted on significantly by sub-Saharan Africa development and the ability of South Africa to leverage its export capabilities on... 


ADDING VALUE
Businesses are investing in upgrading existing materials handling equipment and eliminating problem areas to maximise efficiency
Materials handling still a key focus for businesses
18th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Even in times of slow economic growth and uncertainty, business continues, with materials handling remaining a crucial operation for companies, especially those operating in the e-commerce, food... 


NORMAN MALEKA 
Technologies like SEW-EURODRIVE’s MOVITRANS are paving the way to the fully integrated and automated future of materials handling
Modern materials handling systems support operational improvements
18th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

With the Internet of Things driving large-scale automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies, drive engineering company SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa national sales manager Norman Maleka... 


INFORMATION AT A GLANCE The MiX Journey Management tool presents all information relating to cargo’s journey in a clear and efficient manner to facilitate quicker decision-making
Telematics fleet management solutions guarantee increased profitability
18th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

When fleet operators are suitably equipped, they are guaranteed to see an increase in profitability as a result of improved fuel consumption, driver behaviour and equipment use while ensuring the... 


MEGA SUPPLY
Plasti-Tech supplied R1.8-million worth of piping and fabricated fittings for the Usuthu water purification plant expansion project
Company supplies piping for water treatment expansion project
18th August 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Thermoplastic piping company Plasti-Tech supplied a range of piping, custom fittings and flanges to Zululand district municipality’s Usuthu purification plant expansion infrastructure project to... 


FUTURE-FOCUSED
Companies are increasingly upgrading their manufacturing facilities to streamline operations and remove constraints through automation
Education and training imperative for modern supply chain management
18th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Increased automation in the South African manufacturing sector could aggravate the country’s unemployment rate if supply chain management education and skills training initiatives are not... 


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