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R15m Kilburn street bridge rehabilitation to start this quarter
10th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

Rehabilitation work on Kilburn street bridge, in Discovery, Roodepoort, is scheduled to start in the first quarter, following the total collapse of the bridge in early December owing to heavy... 


A concept image of a car seat in grey with yellow bushes at all points where a bush would be use, made of iglidur H5 high-performance plastic
Manufacturer launches new bushes material
9th December 2022 By: Halima Frost

High-performance plastic products manufacturer igus launched its new range of alternative bushes for the automotive sector at this year’s manufacturing, energy and logistics trade show, Hannover... 


UNITING AN INDUSTRY
The Electrical Contractors’ Association South Africa is working with multiple associations to formalise and standardise training and requirements for electrical contractors in an effort to realise a united industry
Noncompliant installations surge amid energy crisis
9th December 2022 By: Tracy Klückow

The rush to install standby power supply in South Africa amid the country’s energy crisis has led to an influx of service providers, which are misinforming the public on the legal requirements that... 


SABS appoints eight new board members
21st November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has appointed eight members to the board of South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) for a period of five years. This was announced by... 


An image of SABS Lead Administrator Jodi Scholtz handing over the certificate to City of Cape Town Directorate of the Department of Water and Sanitation Bulk Services director Mike Killick
City of Cape Town wastewater treatment plant SABS approved
11th November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has awarded the City of Cape Town’s waste water treatment plant a certificate for achieving the requirements of SANS/ISO 50001: Energy management... 


A Black and white image of a leopard place above a blue festo one-way flow control valve VFOE
Company launches ‘Big Five’ campaign
11th November 2022

Last month, industrial equipment supplier Festo South Africa introduced its Festo Core Range of ‘Big Five’ products, which are an attractively priced range of pneumatic automation products that can... 


An image showing a mechanical load tester at the CSIR's solar PV testing lab
CSIR solar PV testing lab ensuring quality standards for industry
4th November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR’s) solar photovoltaic (PV) module testing laboratory, built on site at its campus, in Pretoria, boasts equipment, expertise and capacity... 


A woman holding a tablet wearing glasses working with a man looking at the tablet, in a warehouse environment
Company successfully moves stock without interruptions
4th November 2022 By: Halima Frost

Outsourced solutions provider Programmed Process Outsourcing (PPO) moved more than 600 000 stock items to a new warehouse facility for a client in September while maintaining full sales capacity... 


An aerial view of a hugs warehouse and distribution centre designed and built by Massmart
Company opens flagship distribution centre locally
4th November 2022

Distributor of consumer goods to Africa, Massmart, has opened its new flagship Riversands distribution centre in Riversands, Gauteng. The company announced that it had officially opened its new... 


A group of workers with hardhats stood assessing a shelving system
New storage solution increases capacity at automotive giant
4th November 2022 By: Halima Frost

Storage solutions manufacturer Acrow has successfully completed the installation of a new storage solution for global automotive company Toyota’s Africa Parts Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng. The... 


Quality components used in local PPE manufacture
28th October 2022

Filter materials supplier Fibertex’s filter materials are locally produced at the Fibertex KwaZulu-Natal plant, in line with stringent international quality and health specifications. Fibertex... 


An image depicting two people using rope access
Rope access project completed
7th October 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Rope access specialist Skyriders has completed a rope access project for a petrochemicals producer in South Africa. The project was divided into two phases, with the first phase being completed... 


A large domed biogas digester with a flute burning flare for heat at the plant
Association revamps to improve services
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

The Southern African Biogas Industry Association (Sabia) will introduce its updated business plan and path to reach its 2030 goals at its ‘Vision 2030 – building a sustainable Southern African... 


Prototype waste-to-fuel pilot plant designed
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

In its drive to become a leading global supplier of green value from waste solutions, local waste solutions provider Explorius has designed its first coal fines and waste-to-fuel pilot plant for... 


A group of Bricks baled together made out of cement and polystyrene which makes them more cost effective, lightweight and insulated
Contamination at source affecting recycling
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

A substantial portion of plastic waste is not recycled and ends up in landfills, contributing greatly to plastics being regarded as the biggest environmental threat, says industry body Plastics SA... 


A man wearing protective gloves holding a handful of shredded tires which have been broken down for recycling at the Unki Mine in Zaimbabwe owned by Anglo American Platinum
Circular economy uptake addressed
30th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

The need for and uptake of the circular economy mindset by larger organisations locally and globally was addressed during a webinar hosted by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy... 


A row of capital equipment, or construction equipment, including graders and diggers on a construction site with the sun rise in the background
Manufacturers must increase export potential – export council
9th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

Igniting investor relations and export potential, as well as increased investment in projects, are paramount to gaining traction when trying to reignite the economy post Covid-19, stresses South... 


An aerial view of a factory floor with a range of vertical spindle pumps lined up ready for export
Manufacturer maintains export market despite pandemic
9th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

Local manufacturer Ryalsan North Engineering (RNE) Pumps managed to maintain its export figures throughout Covid-19 and continues to successfully market its RNE vertical spindle pumps range. The... 


An image of CEO of BAMR, Graham Duk
Elcometer faces decline in demand
9th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

High-quality corrosion instrumentation supplier British Allied Manufacturers Representatives (BAMR) CEO Graham Duk says the shutdown of oil refineries, including Engen oil refinery in Durban, in... 


A large shipping vessel with gantry cranes and materials handling equipment is the first vessel to dock at the new Lekki port in Nigeria
Major milestone achieved
19th August 2022

In what has been described as a major milestone and a significant boost ahead of the start of port operations, Lekki deep sea port, on July 1, 2022, took delivery of three Super Post Panamax ship... 


Wheel loaders and excavators lined up after being assembled by Lovemore Bros at its Boksburg facility
Assembly project finalised without a hitch
19th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Heavy lifting and rigging specialists Lovemore Bros Mechanical Projects division has reached the tail end of a substantial assembly project for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions South Africa (WW... 


A small mobile in line furnace offering from ABP Induction
New smaller furnace complements supplier’s range
12th August 2022

Induction-related equipment provider ABP Induction has added the new EcoLine furnace to its portfolio. The company says the EcoLine rounds out its portfolio to provide the perfect entry into the... 


The ET3 system comprising a multichannel data logger, precision thermocouples and a thermal barrier that enables the logger with a screen and logging system laid out in display
Tracking system well received locally
12th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Automation and control solutions provider Raytek & Control (R&C) Instrumentation says its newest heat tracking system, the Easy Track 3 (ET3), has been well received by the local automotive... 


A group of locally manufactured Kilns, both top and front loading, which will be supplied to Australian distributor FiredUp
Local kiln manufacturer on top with supply down under
12th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Local kiln manufacturer Van Tuyl Kilns has amassed total deliveries of more than 600 kilns to its Australian distributor FiredUp Kilns, says Van Tuyl Kilns director Richard McCullough.  “We... 


The newly launched Andritz screen scroll centrifuge HX – designed to enable flexible dewatering, even under difficult feeding conditions
Group to highlight dryer offerings at event
12th August 2022

International technology group Andritz will be exhibiting its range of existing and new technologies, services and automation solutions for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries at the... 


New probe developed
12th August 2022

Japanese multinational electrical engineering and software company Yokogawa Electric Corporation has developed an explosion-proof version of its TDLS8200 probe type tunable diode laser... 


A K series drive on offer from SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa
Drive systems delivery in process
29th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Drive component manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s Gqeberha branch, in the Eastern Cape, is in the process of delivering drive systems that form part of a major project to an automotive machine builder,... 


A picture of Viren Sookhun Oxyon People Solutions MD
Drive to develop EV manufacturing launched
29th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Recruitment and upskilling specialists Oxyon People Solutions has instituted a national drive to promote the advantages of developing local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facilities, including... 


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A portrait picture of Liz Kolobe Agile Capital Principle
Company drives investment in automotive sector
29th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

With government’s having identified the automotive sector as a key sector for economic development, private equity investment firm Agile Capital is actively looking to invest further in the South... 


A vehicle in the manufacturing process hoisted up on a lift with a worker stood under the chassis
Q1 recovery exceeds expectations – industry body
29th July 2022

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa | The  Automotive Business Council (Naamsa) states in its ‘Quarterly review of business conditions: new motor vehicle... 


The GE MV7000 range of VSD Compressor systems stood on display
VSD supplied for compressor test bench
15th July 2022

Multinational conglomerate General Electric (GE) Power Conversion has been awarded an important contract by low-pressure compressor manufacturer Safran Aero Boosters to supply an electrical... 


A group of compressors from the ELGi AB oil free range all stood together on display
Compressors delivered to cement factory
15th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Compressed air solutions provider Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) has successfully delivered and commissioned two compressors, from air-compressor manufacturer ELGi, to one of South Africa’s largest... 


A specialist rotary (SR) series of 220 V ultra-compact, variable speed drive , tank-mounted screw compressors standing alone on display
Supplier receives stock for distribution
15th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Local compressed-air solutions distributor Tru Compressor Solutions is geared to supply manufacturer Detroit Air’s new specialist rotary (SR) series of 220 V ultra-compact, variable speed drive... 


Two large  air dryers from the Sahara range of compressed stood along side one another air dryers is being used for clean instrument air at a cement plant
Compressor range well received by market
15th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Compressed-air equipment manufacturer Artic Driers’ newly released Sahara range, comprising low dewpoint compressed-air dryers, has been well received by clients in various sectors, Artic Driers... 


A group of colleagues form Cimeworks stood on the steps of the  headquarters of Busch Vacuum Solutions in Maulburg, Germany holding their
Innovative tech for CO2 removal recognised
15th July 2022

Air capture technology specialist Climeworks has been awarded the Innovation in Vacuum Busch Award by global manufacturer Busch Vacuum Solutions for its advanced use of vacuum technology in its... 


New facility opened in the US
15th July 2022

Global vacuum technology and leak detection solutions provider Pfeiffer Vacuum opened its new 3 700 m2 facility in Indianapolis, in Indiana in the US, on May 13. This state-of-the-art facility is... 


A small green and black vacuum pump used in the food packaging industry
Confectionery company using vacuum pump gripper tech
15th July 2022

Global packaging system manufacturer Tecno Pack SpA has designed and built grippers able to handle pick-and-place applications in the plant of a leading international confectionery company, using... 


800 students enter water tech challenge
8th July 2022

Last month more than 800 high school and university students from around the globe accepted the challenge from water technology leader Xylem to take on water and climate issues through the second... 


A water reservoir with water being processed for distribution to a residential area
Programme aims to improve water value chain
8th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

With the Blue Drop regulation programme assessment focusing on the improvement of the entire value chain of South Africa’s potable water infrastructure, University of Pretoria project management... 


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