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SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITION
LionSteel CFO Pierre Willemse and Captial Star Steel CEO David Scheepers at the Capital Star Steel mill in Mozambique
More support needed for local steel industry
1st July 2016 By: Robyn Wilkinson

While government has increased import tariffs to protect the local steel market from low-cost Chinese imports, steel products manufacturer and supplier LionSteel CFO Pierre Willemse believes that... 


International company sees local potential
24th June 2016

Earlier this year Reelcare was proud to announce the expansion of its successful UK business as the company now have an operation based in South Africa. The company has set up its hose and cable... 


FIBERTEX KAVI FELTS
Manufactured from polyester fibres, which form the basis for effective coating, and installation of cured-in-place pipe
No-dig pipeline renovations an efficient alternative
24th June 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

Needle punch products manufacturer Fibertex asserts that the Fibertex KAVI felts, which is a textile that is produced by matting, condensing and pressing fibres together, has numerous advantages... 


New technology tailored to clients’ needs
24th June 2016

Tailored fluid solutions and line systems hose components supplier ContiTech has developed a high-temperature Conti Excelsus hose with external reinforcement which can be precisely tailored to... 


JAN VENTER
Most of the pipes specifications are now done by SANS and are either nationally developed or adopted from International Organisation for Standardization standards
Confusion regarding certification explained
24th June 2016

Owing to the confusion within municipalities and the general public regarding the meaning of a certification body within the pipes industry,  Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association... 


HEAT RESISTANT COVERS
Eliminate damaging or bursting inflatable dams on tube and pipe weld purging systems
Damage to tube and pipe weld purging systems eliminated
24th June 2016

Welding metallurgy and gas physics specialists Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (HFT) have designed Argweld heat resistant covers to eliminate damaging or bursting inflatable dams on tube and pipe weld... 


Application emphasised for efficient use
24th June 2016

Hose and coupling products manufacturer and supplier of Dixon Group Europe, based in the north-west of England, points out that when industrial hose and couplings are properly specified for the... 


FIRELOCK INSTALLATION-READY
Reduces installation time and job site inventory, boosting productivity and safety
Innovative technology boosts productivity and job site safety
24th June 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

Mechanical pipe manufacturer Victaulic has introduced the FireLock Installation-Ready Fittings system to the pipe and fire protection industry, which reduces installation time and job site... 


Company’s new design opens more doors for pipe manufacturers
24th June 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

Amid government spend on big water projects and the ongoing, urgent need for water infrastructure development, pipes manufacturer DPI Plastics’ latest addition to its existing 630-mm-diameter... 


HDPE
High-density polyethylene  pipes are widely used for the distribution of natural gas
Stringent specs for plastic pipes in gas pipelines
24th June 2016

South Africa’s gas industry is on the cusp of great growth and expansion in light of a potential global oversupply of shale gas. As a result, local plastic pipe manufacturers have to ensure that... 


LEADING EDGE
Represents the top brands, the longevity of the company, and the active role it assumes in the industry
Ensuring relevancy by remaining competitive
24th June 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

Apart from being heavily committed to educating various industries on the benefits of using high-quality branded and approved products, engineering supplies specialist Incledon also strives to... 


D DAY Hydra Arc delivered preassembled plant modules to Sasol’s Secunda complex for the Coal Tar Filtration East project
Piping fabricators assist in Sasol projects
17th June 2016 By: Nadine James

Pressure vessels and piping fabrication specialists and construction fabrication consortium Hydra Arc Group, is one of the subcontractors assisting with the construction of an air separation unit... 


Pipes manufacturers take on SABS over unfulfilled mandate
Pipes manufacturers take on SABS over unfulfilled mandate
6th May 2016 By: Samantha Herbst

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) has taken legal action against the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) to address the standards body’s alleged failure to... 


NEW MEMBERS 
Close to 90% of all plastic pipes produced in South Africa are now represented by Sappma
Sewage pipes company joins Sappma
22nd April 2016

Supply and installation specialists plastic pipe manufacturer Pexmart, which manufactures pipes of between 20 mm and 800 mm and fits high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes for the water, sewage and... 


Current trends shift company’s focus to IPPs
15th April 2016 By: Simon Sonnekus

Current market conditions and trends within the power sector have enabled heat exchanger supplier Kelvion to focus on supplying replacement heat exchange equipment and maintenance products within... 


AMSA insists market changes, not protection behind April steel hikes
AMSA insists market changes, not protection behind April steel hikes
16th March 2016 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) informed its customers this week that it would be increasing prices on a range of steel products by up to 11% from April 1, but the JSE-listed group... 


ON SITE INSTALLATION 
UMP has been the only company worldwide that could supply the precision urethane-lined, 900-mm-diameter steel pipelines’ special bends and fittings
SA company supplies urethane product to Moroccan project
12th February 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

South Africa-based polyurethane manufacturing company Urethane Moulded Products (UMP) successfully completed and supplied polyurethane lining for the Jorf Lasfar slurry pipeline project in Morocco.... 


QUICK JOIN
The Style 905 Refuse-to-Fuse coupling joins high-density polyethylene in seconds
New HDPE coupling joins pipes in seconds
15th January 2016

Mechanical pipe joining systems producer Victaulic has launched the Style 905 Refuse-to-Fuse high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) coupling. The new installation-ready coupling, launched locally in... 


QUALITY PIPING
Marley Pipes is playing an integral role in trying to improve manufacturing standards in the plastic pipe industry
Manufacturer partners with industry bodies to improve standardisation
15th January 2016 By: Malusi Mkhize

Most of the South African national standards for plastic pipe manufacturing are considerably outdated, which is why plastic pipes manufacturer Marley Pipe Systems has decided to partner with key... 


Equipment suppliers bring tube-bending tech to local market
15th January 2016

Local industrial equipment, electrical and mechanical components supplier Elquip Solutions together with Taiwanese manufacturer YLM, is bringing the best in global tube-bending technology to the... 


HDPE PIPING SOLUTIONS
Sinvac Piping supplies its HDPE products and services to the market through a number of distribution channels
Piping systems provider offers comprehensive HDPE solution
15th January 2016 By: Malusi Mkhize

Over the past three years, piping systems provider Sinvac Piping has emerged as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping solutions, which has provided the South African... 


MARK OF APPROVAL
The Concrete Manufacturers Association's proposed independent mark scheme could alleviate SABS mark renewal woes for concrete pipe manufacturers
Pipe manufacturing body looks into independent mark scheme
15th January 2016 By: Malusi Mkhize

Representative body of the precast concrete industry the Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) says, it has decided to investigate the possibility of starting an independent mark scheme for its... 


WATER PIPELINE UPGRADING PVC and HDPE pipes provide long-term water-saving solutions, reducing the impact of insufficient rainfall
Association pushes for water-saving solutions using plastic pipes
15th January 2016 By: Malusi Mkhize

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Associations (Sappma) has been pushing for long-term water-saving solutions over the past four years through its promoting that the existing water... 


Drilling under way on the Free State property
Free State gas to be used soon for transporting miners, school children
23rd November 2015 By: Terence Creamer

Alternative energy investment holding company Renergen expects its natural gas venture in the Free State to begin producing revenues during early 2016 when a bus company starts using its gas to... 


NEIL CAMERON Johnson Controls aims to question the practicality of most cooling systems
End-to-end operation optimises all chilled water plant components
18th September 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Up to 40% of the energy consumed by a building’s cooling system can be saved by designing an end-to-end solution that monitors, controls and operates all the components of the system, says Johnson... 


INTERSECTING EXPERTISE BIM  promotes collaboration between architects, engineers, contractors and owners
BIM enhances HVAC installations
18th September 2015 By: Dylan Stewart

Building information modelling (BIM) enables quicker, more economical and more sustainable installation of heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) systems, says mechanical pipe-joining service... 


New pipes manufacturing facility to be completed by year-end
New pipes manufacturing facility to be completed by year-end
20th July 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

Sasolburg-based pipes manufacturer Africa Pipe Industries (API), which supplies helical welded pipes used in the water and oil and gas industries, has started the construction phase of a new... 


OVERSUPPLY ISSUE
If demand continues to be unfavourable, the sustainability of manufacturers will be under pressure
Pipe oversupply creates fierce competitiveness
26th June 2015 By: Donna Slater

A current oversupply of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes in the domestic and export markets is leading to fierce competition between local suppliers and manufacturers, says Pretoria-based... 


PIPING INFRASTRUCTURE
Incledon was contracted to supply a range of products to Engen’s depot terminal upgrade project
Engineering specialist supplies pipes to Engen
26th June 2015

The stability of fuel supply in Southern Africa is set to increase significantly, following the completion of petrochemicals company Engen’s depot terminal upgrade project, which involved... 


GLASS-REINFORCED PLASTIC
Pipes made from glass-reinforced plastic can be designed to withstand abrasion that occurs externally
Glass-reinforced plastic pipes ensure prolonged life span
26th June 2015

Abrasion-resistant pipes made from glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), can prolong a piping system’s life span in many high-abrasion piping applications, most notably slurry pumping, says evaporative... 


VOID-FREE FITINGS
Void-free fittings are essential in complex piping systems
Pipes manufacturer guarantees void-free HDPE fittings
26th June 2015

Driven by the need to provide a holistic quality piping solution, plastic pipes manufacturer Marley Pipe Systems is focusing on the manufacture, supply and guarantee of void-free fabricated... 


RECYCLING POTENTIAL
Plastic pipes are being recycled on a large scale because of the high value of polymer used in the manufacturing process
Study finds plastic pipes have lowest environmental impact, energy costs
26th June 2015

When comparing manufacturing costs, long-term maintenance, transportation costs and recyclability of various piping systems, plastic pipes have come out on top, according to a recent study... 


SUPERIOR MATERIAL
Polyvinyl chloride is a more cost effective material with a longer life expectancy compared with industry standard steel, concrete and high-density polyethylene
Manufacturer upgrades municipal sewerage line with PVC pipes
26th June 2015

A comprehensive range of Durodrain unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) pipes valued at R4.4-million have been supplied by water reticulation, drainage pipe and fitting systems manufacturer DPI... 


MARKET POTENTIAL
Fischer SA will receive an additional tube mill by 2016 to complement the current five mills at its Centurion-based factory
Large stainless steel localisation potential in power generation industry
29th May 2015 By: Donna Slater

The production of specialised products, such as stainless steel heat-exchanger tubing, for the industrial power generation industry could hold significant benefits for local stainless steel... 


LOCAL BASE Youfumi is focused on finding ways to grow its market share in Southern Africa
Manufacturer looking to open plant in South Africa
8th May 2015 By: Pimani Baloyi

Chinese pipes and valves manufacturer Youfumi Valve and Pipe (Youfumi), which will showcase its products to the Southern African market at the 2015 South Africa Industrial and Technology Fair... 


ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The Expulse dampener can reduce energy consumption in an operation by up to 10%
Flexible pulsation dampener to reduce pump noise and vibration
20th March 2015

Heavy-duty industrial valve manufacturing and services provider Flowrox has launched the Flowrox Expulse flexible pulsation dampener, which is designed to assist during pump and dampener... 


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