Vale shares shed $17bn as iron-ore slump foils turnaround

A weaker China economy and battered iron ore prices have helped drive down Vale’s stock, making investors wary of uncertainties plaguing one of the world’s top suppliers of the steelmaking... 

Correct sizing of soft starters explained

Soft starters are used in mining and industrial applications to help protect motors and motor-driven equipment, however, the correct size selection of the units is key to gaining the benefits of... 

Why it is vital to size softstarters carefully

The application of soft starters has become a well-established strategy to improve the uptime and lifespan for motors and mechanical equipment driven by motors, but they need to be chosen... 

Local manufacturer expands capabilities

To improve its local manufacturing processes, WEG has taken delivery of two laser cutting machines and three bending machines for its sheet metal cutting operation at the company’s manufacturing... 

Scope for private Steam turbines to feed grid, says WEG Africa

Steam turbines represent mission critical equipment for a range of industries from sugar and paper to steel and petrochemicals, but there is now greater opportunity among these sectors to generate... 

DRC mining sector supported by South African manufacturing

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seen as one of the most strategic mining markets for WEG which supplies a range of products to the sector, including low and high voltage electric motors,... 

WEG boosts local manufacturing capabilities

To improve its local manufacturing processes, WEG has taken delivery of two laser cutting machines and three bending machines. Deployed at the sheet metal cutting operation at the company’s... 

WEG geared to service the DRC mining sector

For over 20 years, WEG has been a strategic supplier to the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its local South African manufacturing base has been central to reduced lead times,...