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Quality Assurance & Standards

A large gas fueled boiler inside a building used in industrial applications
Policies drive gas interest
4th February 2022 By: Halima Frost

The regulatory environment for environmental policies and decreasing emissions is a key driver when a boiler owner decides to convert to using natural gas as a fuel source, says natural gas... 


A large boiler with a circuit board attached with Energy Partners logo on, cables and pipes leading to and from the boiler at a chicken processing plant
Uptick after project completion expected
4th February 2022 By: Halima Frost

Energy solutions provider Energy Partners anticipates an increase in interest in its offerings in the Eastern Cape, subsequent to the development and commissioning of a boiler house at a chicken... 


Use of registered professionals essential to a successful infrastructure project
28th January 2022 By: Donna Slater

The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is concerned about the collapse of road infrastructure in the Eastern Cape, after a section of the R61 at... 


An image of cars being transported by truck
Domestic vehicle sales increase draws attention to road safety standards
28th January 2022

The 27% increase in domestic vehicle sales in South Africa in October last year, compared with the same period in 2020, has resulted in more vehicles being transported across the country. As a... 


South Africa’s solar PV value chain must develop quality culture – juwi
21st January 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

By 2030, total installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity in South Africa is expected to reach 8 400 MW; however, to ensure sustainable growth, the country has to develop and implement quality... 


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New division to provide tailored maintenance services
12th November 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Facilities management services provider FM Solutions launched their specialist technical unit, FM Solutions Technical, in June 2021 – thereby expanding their facilities management services to... 


Range for maintenance extended to Zambia
22nd October 2021

Industrial products provider BMG has extended its integrated engineering solutions services in Zambia to include the supply and support of a comprehensive range of personal protection equipment... 


A Charnaud stand at an event with Hazmat suits, Reflective clothing, corporate clothing, gloves, goggles and boots
PPE plan crucial to employee safety
22nd October 2021

Hi-tech protective clothing manufacturer Charnaud stresses that the safety of all employees depends on the creation and strict implementation of a personal protective equipment (PPE) plan.... 


SABS launches local content verification scheme
15th October 2021 By: Donna Slater

The South African Bureau of Standard (SABS) has launched its new Local Content Verification Scheme, which offers domestic manufacturers the chance to certify the local content portion of their... 


Working at Height
Company offers various techniques for working-at-height
24th September 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Rope access specialist Skyriders’ working-at-height training includes rope access, fall arrest or fall prevention and the fall protection plan. The company specialises in rope access & RPAS... 


A large solar installation on a clients roof installed by EP Refrigeration, which is grid-tied and decreases the clients reliance on grid power
Refrigeration system to cut energy costs available
17th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

With South African retailers looking for ways of recovering from the latest lockdown, as well as the looting and vandalism, an opportunity to decrease costs on the system that comprises the bulk of... 


A roof top refrigeration system installed by EP Refrigeration at a produce packing house
Global citrus demand increases refrigeration demand
17th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

A global increase in demand for South African-grown citrus, as well as more export regulations, has resulted in a substantial increase in demand for refrigeration capacity, says local refrigeration... 


Image of a welder working in an aerospace manufacturing facility
A&D sectors decline needs to be halted
10th September 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The decline of industrial sectors, such as aerospace and defence (A&D), needs to be addressed urgently, states Commercial Aerospace Manufacturing Association of South Africa (Camasa) chairperson... 


An image of a man checking the alarm system
Need for alertness in refineries
3rd September 2021

The easiest way to avoid disasters at an industrial facility is if personnel quickly identify and act upon, imminent danger.  


An image of David Coughlan, the Oilflow director
Investment required in local oil refineries
3rd September 2021 By: Anna Moross

Oil refineries lack the ability to provide sufficient base lubricants and are unable to keep up with the local demand from local lubricant blenders. 


CEO An image of, the CEO of the African Rail Industry Association
Association highlights the importance of transport
27th August 2021

African Rail Industry Association CEO Mesela Nhlapo has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and technical business development and has been the CEO of the African Rail Industry Association... 


Picture of an excavator loading rubble into a dumb truck
Dust ramifications awareness needed
20th August 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

"People should be aware of the ramifications of being exposed to dangerous fumes, chemicals and dust and the damage caused to mining and construction equipment by dust and other contaminants," says... 


 Picture of a dust monitoring device
Company to release wearable personal dust-monitoring device
20th August 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Safety equipment supplier Trolex released its new XD One wearable, self-contained personal dust-monitoring device to the market in the second quarter of 2021. The technology used in the XD One... 


An image of a LanzaTech installation capturing off gasses
Partnership notes first new chemicals success
6th August 2021

The partnership between carbon recycling technology company LanzaTech and multinational chemicals company BASF, who together aim to transform the carbon contained in industrial off-gases into... 


An image of a Sasol Chemicals plant
Petrochem giant uses tech for greener fuel
6th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

In April JSE-listed synthetic fuels and chemicals company Sasol announced it will work alongside a consortium comprising multinational chemical company Linde, renewable energy company Enertrag and... 


A large silver screw like instrument used in a thermowell application
Unique thermowell design on offer
6th August 2021

Measuring instruments supplier Wika Instruments offers its ScrutonWell as an alternative to a standard thermowell. The ScrutonWell, manufactured by Wika, is typically used in applications commonly... 


Photo of woman testing water quality
Digital water-quality monitoring and reporting tool coming to market
6th August 2021 By: Darren Parker

Financial advisory firm Bosch Capital has been appointed by environmental and water governance, risk and compliance specialist Carin Bosman Sustainable Solutions (CBSS) to support the commercial... 


Smith Power Equipment BOMAG equipment on construction site
Equipment supplier distributes compaction range to local market
30th July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Compaction technology manufacturer Bomag has entrusted local equipment supplier Smith Power Equipment to distribute its light compaction equipment range in South Africa and selected cross-border... 


Large solar plant at an agriculture estate Zimbabwe
Hybrid solar installation completed in Zimbabwe
23rd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

The active partnership between South Africa-based solar solutions provider Blockpower SA and German-managed microgrid integrator Dhybrid has resulted in the completion of a 1.4 MWp, 1 MVA, 480 kWh... 


Panel discussion at AFSIC Investing in Africa event
Investment event targets S Africa and Germany
23rd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

The annual Africa Financial Services Investment Conference – Investing in Africa event, known as AFSIC, organised by hosting company Africa Events Limited, will be held in London, UK, on October 11... 


SKY HIGH
The use of drones to conduct non-destructive testing on taller installations and hard to reach areas is even more possible
Drone and NDT firm join forces
9th July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Materials testing and inspection service provider Dekra Industrial has joined forces with aerial solutions and drone services company Sky Africa Drones to offer a drone inspection service that... 


FEELING THE VIBE
The new Comtest vibration meter picks up vibration in mechanical and high end processing facility applications
Vibration meter serves industries
9th July 2021

Testing technology provider Comtest offers its Fluke 805 vibration meter which measures overall vibration, bearing vibration and temperature simultaneously for clients such as frontline mechanical... 


INCLINED TO WORK
The Mems tilt meters being used in the silo construction project will monitor if any inclination does occur
Tilt meters to tilt favourably in project’s way
9th July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Geotechnical service provider Terra Monitoring has been selected to assist in supplying and installing eight Geosense micro electromechanical systems (Mems) in-place tilt meters for a project in... 


Hot dip galvanising offers corrosion-resistance, a long life
5th July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Hot dip galvanising (HDG), a process that has been around for 185 years, offers corrosion-resistance properties found with few other methods, HDG expert Terry Smith has said. In a webinar hosted... 


EVERY LAST DETAIL 
A truss has certain details, such as the edge distance, design and specifications, which engineers use to guide them when assembling trusses
Steel shortage delays building projects
18th June 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The shortage of steel and an increase in the steel price have led to delays in projects for the light-steel-frame building and roofing sector, says construction materials supplier Izinga Roofing... 


Institute launches flexible student-centric approach
18th June 2021

Looking at the practicalities of training amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the resultant financial fallout, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) management team has visited a substantial... 


CUTTING EDGE TRAINING EQUIPMENT 
Workshops teach operators about abrasive tools and how to safety handle cutting and grinding equipment
Skills key to economic upturn
18th June 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Welding and cutting are essential skills within manufacturing, which is a sector that may hold significant opportunities for uplifting South Africa’s economy and decreasing the unemployment rate,... 


HUMAN-MACHINE COLLABORATION
Robots will always require quality assurance, operators and support staff
Robots in the workforce
18th June 2021

Robots are not here to replace humans, but to create a human-machine collaborative model for a more efficient and productive way of operating, says industrial robot manufacturer Yaskawa Southern... 


PLANT POWER
PPC has invested substantially in improving its various plants technologies and infrastructure to maximise efficacy
Collaborative effort needed to reignite sector
11th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

To address the effects of the lack of infrastructure projects in South Africa, cement manufacturer Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) MD Njombo Lekula has called for industry and government to work... 


CONCRETE SUPPORT
A total of 32 concrete piles were needed on the Mbombela Fresh Produce Market project
Contracts awarded on strong foundation work
11th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

Concrete foundation specialist Gauteng Piling’s most recent projects have showcased the company’s diverse capabilities in the concrete piling industry. Gauteng Piling contracts manager Keoatlaretse... 


IN THE MIX
Admixtures and additives used in the manufacture of cement is is short supply globally
Producers under pressure
11th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

South Africa’s concrete and cement additive suppliers are under severe production pressures, owing to a global shortage of many of the primary raw materials used in the chemicals industry essential... 


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