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Two gents shaking hands in front of a fleet of Bobcat lithium-ion (Li-ion) forklifts
Forklift supplier helps client cut emissions
1st November 2024

Forklift and materials handling equipment supplier Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT) completed the supply of a fleet of 44 Bobcat lithium-ion (Li-ion) forklifts to global logistics company Access World for... 


A ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting module with computer access panel
VLM first of its kind in S Africa
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

Warehouse storage solutions provider Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE) has successfully designed and installed what it says is South Africa’s first ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting... 


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,... 


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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 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... 


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... 


A range fo containers holding the heavy-duty industrial and commercial butyl-based detergent BH-38
Greener chemical cleaner on offer
27th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

South African industrial and retail chemicals manufacturer Reinol-Janek Chemicals’ BH-38, a heavy-duty industrial and commercial butyl-based detergent, offers a greener, all-purpose cleaning... 


Sanas, Afrac host meetings to strengthen quality assurance systems across Africa
19th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the South African National Accreditation System (Sanas) hosts general assembly meetings of the African Accreditation Corporation (Afrac) this week, the organisations have reiterated their... 


Democratic Alliance trade, industry and competition spokesperson Toby Chance
DA calls on Tau to investigate alleged corrupt activities at the SABS
13th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Democratic Alliance (DA) trade, industry and competition spokesperson Toby Chance has called on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) to urgently investigate “serious... 


A metal fabrication factory with a new coding machine at the forefront
Milestone in product tracking technology achieved
30th August 2024

Coding and marking systems developer LEIBINGER, together with computer consultants coilDNA, will be presenting a “cutting-edge smart code system” that enables seamless tracking of all parts of... 


Two women in PPE and blue overalls working on a processing machine
Headway made on fire-combating tech, new facility
30th August 2024

Ultra-high purity alumina (HPA) and related aluminium materials manufacturer Alpha HPA is making significant headway with its breakthrough technology to combat rising lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery... 


A group of aluminium tin cans one with a green recycle logo on it
South Africa’s scrap recycling lags behind global trends
30th August 2024 By: Halima Frost

It is undeniable that aluminium is one of the most recyclable materials in circulation globally, with about 75% of the total 1.5-billion metric tonnes of aluminium generated to date still in use,... 


A  JCB 3CX backhoe loader on a construction site pouring sand from its bucket
New loaders arrive in S Africa
2nd August 2024 By: Halima Frost

South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment has successfully taken delivery of 55 new backhoe loaders, imported from multinational JC Bamford (JCB), in India, this... 


Two employees in a data centre server room
iMasons Climate Accord calls for improved EPD reporting to boost data centre industry sustainability
16th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

The governing body of the iMasons Climate Accord (ICA), which is a programme of Infrastructure Masons, has called on the digital infrastructure industry to more widely adopt the publication of... 


An image of a worker conducting inspections
NDT testing expert launches vendor inspection services
5th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection provider DEKRA Industrial South Africa (SA) has launched local vendor inspection and expediting services, leveraging its global vendor inspection... 


 	An auditor conducting an audit to align with standards
Companies face compliance hurdles
5th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite various efforts to align South African standards with international standards to facilitate trade and international collaboration, challenges such as lack of compliance and enforcement, and... 


A man’s arm holding a hard hat wearing other PPE in the foreground of a construction site
Fatalities draw attention to health and safety standards
21st June 2024 By: Halima Frost

Recent tragic events, resulting in the loss of over 40 construction workers' lives across three sites last month, have brought heightened attention to both the wellbeing of construction personnel... 


A road in Africa taken from a lower angle with a yellow line painted through it and a Cats Eye reflector in the tar
Eastern Cape road projects planned
21st June 2024

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) announced in March that it expected to inject close to R2-billion into the Dr AB Xuma local municipality, in the Eastern Cape, when it... 


A photo of the new Cape Town Station which has been re-imagined to house over 3 000 students and has sports grounds, a shopping centre and cinemas
Mixed-use project completed
21st June 2024

Privately owned construction company GVK-Siya Zama has worked “around the clock” to complete the redevelopment of Cape Town Station, in the Western Cape, into a mixed-use residential and retail... 


The above image depicts Sephaku cement
Increased competition, challenges facing S African cement sector
7th June 2024

Cement producer Sephaku Cement notes that, over the last 20 years the cement industry has evolved and fragmented, which has, in part, resulted in challenges related to ineffective enforcement of... 


SABS technical committees
SABS expresses appreciation for voluntary technical committee chairpersons
5th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has acknowledged and recognised the voluntary work of committee chairpersons during an engagement session and workshop to synchronise the approach to... 


A Samsung Fridge, air-conditioner and washing machine which all are greener from manufacture to operation
Household appliances receive carbon footprint certification
31st May 2024

Ten models among three products of multinational major appliance and consumer electronics manufacturer Samsung Electronics’ Digital Appliance Business division have obtained Product Carbon... 


RMB Corvest executive Geoff Wilmot say on a stool in a grey suit
HVACR firm acquired to bolster portfolio
31st May 2024 By: Halima Frost

As a way of meeting the growing need for energy efficient heating and cooling solutions, South African corporate and investment bank Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Corvest has partnered with UK... 


SABS publishes voluntary national standard for plain language
30th May 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) in March adopted and published the South African National Standard (SANS) 24495 – Plain Language. South Africa has been implementing the principles of... 


A cardboard cut out of the design of a modular building with a hand hovering over it
Wood pushed as viable construction material
24th May 2024 By: Halima Frost

Engineered wood has emerged as a viable alternative to concrete and steel in the construction industry, owing to its low-carbon footprint and technical performance as a structural material, says... 


AES Gauteng regional manager Jordan Smith standing in front of a company sign for AES
Rubber companies urged to go green
17th May 2024

There is a strong drive in and among rubber companies to exchange fossil fuels for renewable-energy sources, says steam and boiler service provider Associated Energy Services (AES). AES Gauteng... 


Two men on a scaffold wearing PPE and safety harnesses
Institute warns of looming change in standards
12th April 2024 By: Halima Frost

As the unit standards of the current National Qualifications Framework (NQF) expired in June 2023, with the last enrolment of learners in June 2024, professional body Institute for Work at Height... 


Fuel pumps being held by a mans hand
Industry body condemns fuel adulteration
15th March 2024

Industry body the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has affirmed in a statement released in January that it condemns the adulteration of diesel with illuminating paraffin. It... 


a glass bottle with clear methanol inside and a sticker on with the chemical compound breakdown on the front
Methanol surge expected to continue
15th March 2024

In recent years, the demand for methanol has witnessed a significant surge, particularly within the marine and construction industries, states analytical reportage company Persistence Market... 


A unitrans tanker at a depot in the setting sun
Company invests in driver, vehicle management systems
15th March 2024 By: Halima Frost

Specialist transport group Unitrans continues to invest heavily in various event-based in-vehicle management systems (IVMS) to ensure the safety of its drivers, fleet and cargo in its chemical and... 


An info graphic Car with Green parts manufactured from petrochemicals
Biobased plastics launched to transform auto sector
15th March 2024

A consortium led by sustainable technology innovator Sonichem has been granted nearly R14.6-million in funding from UK government agency Innovate UK’s 'Resource efficiency for materials and... 


worker's hands, laying cement
Built Environment Indaba to address substandard project delivery, other challenges
12th March 2024 By: Darren Parker

Poor-quality projects, site invasions and inadequate transformation are some of the key issues that will be addressed at the inaugural Built Environment Indaba, which will be held at the Gallagher... 


A large metal trunnion hanging from supports before being loaded on to a truck for transport
Sizable trunnion cast for SAG mill breakdown
8th March 2024 By: Halima Frost

Mill roll and ring manufacturer South Africa Roll Company (Sarco) has delivered what it believes to be the largest locally cast semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill trunnion casting to grinding mill... 


A burner at the Birn Foundry in Denmark pouring molten metal
AI tech reduces foundry’s energy consumption
8th March 2024

Danish iron foundry Birn announced in December it had completed an artificial intelligence (AI) project in cooperation with automatic pouring technology developer and manufacturer Pour-tech AB to... 


The newly launched Vanta Max and Vanta Core X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers one blue and one yellow
New analysers launched at Indaba
8th March 2024 By: Halima Frost

International elemental analysis company Innov-X Africa has taken delivery of the newly launched Vanta Max and Vanta Core X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers, which were showcased at this year’s... 


The new IBL 3000 dry ice blasting machine sold by Dry Ice Blasting Solutions
Dry ice blaster popular in cleaning applications
8th March 2024 By: Halima Frost

With more than 30 units of the Intelblast (IBL) 3000 having been sold to foundries, forges and die-casting companies across South Africa, blasting machine manufacturer Dry Ice Blasting Services... 


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