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MEETING MARKET DEMANDS
Rand-Air offer diesel-driven pumps for when power is not available at the source that meet the needs of the undersupplied market for high-head pumps
Pump rentals effective contingency plan to ensure food security
7th August 2020 By: Tracy Klückow

When a pump used for agricultural applications fails, it poses a significant risk to the food production cycle, revenue generation and, ultimately, the food supply chain during a time when South... 


Revathi Equipment Limited
Revathi Equipment Limited
24th July 2020

India’s leading blast hole drill manufacturer enters the African Market   Revathi Equipment Limited (REL) is India’s leading manufacturer of high power range of blast hole drills for mining and... 


India’s leading blast hole drill manufacturer enters the African Market
16th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Revathi Equipment Limited (REL) is India’s leading manufacturer of high power range of blast hole drills for mining and construction, water well, exploratory drill rigs, and allied products for... 


ELECTRIC ENERGY
Electricity is the most prevalent energy source for industrial compressed-air production and accounts for up to 80% of the life-cycle cost of a compressor
Manufacturer offers solutions for energy efficiency
10th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

With a concentrated effort and focus on improving energy efficiency, industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco offers a variety of compressed-air solutions. “Electricity is the most prevalent... 


Medical gas distribution systems from BeaconMedæs
Medical air solutions for health care facilities
26th June 2020

The supply of medical air to theatres and hospital beds is critical to patient safety and care and is considered a vital life support service. Medical air is classified as a pharmaceutical product... 


CRAIG SWART
The new compressor units are ideally suited for applications such as mineral exploration drilling, geothermal drilling, construction and blast hole drilling
New compressors provide faster drilling, reduced fuel costs
19th June 2020

Compressor and generator supplier Rand-Air has acquired two Atlas Copco DrillAir Y1260 variable high pressure (21 bar to 35 bar) compressors. This new technology – from the world’s leading... 


Wendy Buffa-Pace
Atlas Copco appoints Wendy Buffa-Pace as MD
28th April 2020 By: Donna Slater

Industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco has appointed Wendy Buffa-Pace, who has more than 17 years’ experience within the Atlas Copco group, as MD. She has served as Atlas Copco sub-Sahara... 


The Xbox compressor offers multiple functionality
Air compressor offers selection of operations
8th April 2020

A range of optimised size-to-flow air compressors aims to provide a simple, efficient, robust and reliable machine that delivers optimal performance in stringent working environments. Atlas Copco... 


BLUE SKY AT NIGHT The drilling programme if successful holds the potential to expand the project form a single deposit to a multi-deposit uranium district
Uranium exploration programme announced
3rd April 2020

TSX-listed Blue Sky Uranium last month announced that the company had started a 4 500 m reverse circulation drilling exploration programme at its wholly-owned Amarillo Grande uranium/vanadium... 


The PAS automatic dry self-priming centrifugal open-frame pump
Promising prime pump efficiency
27th March 2020

A range of fully automatic dry self-priming centrifugal open-frame pumps aims to lower operating costs and increase productivity in the pump industry. The fit-for-purpose pump systems are designed... 


DOING THE HOLE JOB
The geotechnical investigations required the drilling of two holes in the North pit and five in the South pit at depths of between 300 m and 500 m
Geotechnical drilling improves safety at phosphate mine
20th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

Drilling company Geomech Africa, part of geotechnical services holding company GeoGroup, has completed its geotechnical investigation at phosphate product producer and distributor Foskor’s... 


New Rand-Air GM to build further on the company’s firm foundation
15th January 2020

Since its inception in 1973, Rand-Air has been driven by a simple yet highly effective operational ethos – to exceed customer expectations at all times. The company has underpinned this with a... 


Rest assured with Atlas Copco’s standby QES65 generator
15th January 2020

In a bid to enhance guest experiences and combat the Nelspruit region’s disruptive electricity outages, André De Goede, founder and owner of The Rest Guesthouse, made the smart decision to purchase... 


Atlas Copco draws attention to mens’ health through Movember
Atlas Copco draws attention to mens’ health through Movember
13th December 2019

Atlas Copco is passionate about promoting positive mental and physical health amongst its employees. Recognising the need to bring awareness to testicular and prostate cancer, the company once... 


Atlas Copco draws attention to mens’ health through Movember
12th December 2019

Atlas Copco is passionate about promoting positive mental and physical health amongst its employees. Recognising the need to bring awareness to testicular and prostate cancer, the company once... 


Atlas Copco helps to grow a culture of sustainability at AMCARE and Kwasa College
10th December 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Atlas Copco is passionate about assisting the less fortunate through sustainable projects and, living up to this mandate, the company sponsored seven vegetable tunnels to four sites at Isaac Makawu... 


Company provides solutions for sectioned refinery shutdown
6th December 2019

Generator and compressor rental company Rand Air’s oil-free compressors, portable generators and nitrogen generators ensure ‘well-oiled’ refinery shutdowns, says Rand Air Durban area manager Rudi... 


Atlas Copco donates safety equipment & promotes safety consciousness at Manger Care Centre
Atlas Copco donates safety equipment & promotes safety consciousness at Manger Care Centre
4th December 2019

Atlas Copco places safety consciousness at the core of operations and is committed in its drive to promote a safety-first culture not only amongst its employees, customers and suppliers, but also... 


Rand-Air’s portable LED lighting units: placing mines in a favourable light
Rand-Air’s portable LED lighting units: placing mines in a favourable light
21st November 2019

With the enormous investment placed in large open-pit mines, the pressure is on these operations to produce. Inevitably, this dictates that they work around the clock. However, working at night... 


Lifting efficiencies – Atlas Copco dealer Airlif Compressors cherry-picks Utility range for mining sector
Lifting efficiencies – Atlas Copco dealer Airlif Compressors cherry-picks Utility range for mining sector
20th November 2019

Featuring a compact, rugged design, industry-leading rapid service times and extended service intervals, the 8 Series Utility portable compressor range has been specially engineered and developed... 


Atlas Copco Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd
Atlas Copco Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd
15th November 2019

Atlas Copco Power Technique Southern Africa provides Air, Power, Light and Flow solutions through products such as mobile compressors, pumps, light towers and generators. We also offer pneumatic,... 


Atlas Copco Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd
Atlas Copco Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd
14th November 2019

Atlas Copco Power Technique Southern Africa provides Air, Power, Light and Flow solutions through products such as mobile compressors, pumps, light towers and generators. We also offer pneumatic,... 


Rand-Air’s oil-free compressors, portable generators and nitrogen generators ensure ‘well-oiled’ refinery shutdowns
22nd October 2019

An oil refinery is a very large and highly complex installation. Because of this complexity and the nature of the process, shutting the plant down for ad hoc repairs is not an economical option.... 


Atlas Copco Compressor Technique
Atlas Copco Compressor Technique
22nd October 2019

Atlas Copco Compressor Technique specialises in Smart Air Solutions that deliver accurate, quality air at point of use at the lowest possible cost to customers and end-users.  Cutting-edge air, gas... 


Success to the power of 3 for Chicago Pneumatic in Zambia
Success to the power of 3 for Chicago Pneumatic in Zambia
9th October 2019

After achieving resounding successes at South African Mining & Technical Exhibitions (MTE) throughout the year, Chicago Pneumatic again took full advantage of the opportunity to display its... 


Byrnecut partners with Immersive Technologies to develop a world class technical training center.
27th September 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Byrnecut, in partnership with Immersive Technologies, have set a new standard in workforce training solutions with the success of its Perth based technical training center. Byrnecut are now set to... 


Austin Westech: a 50-year relationship with the global mining industry
Austin Westech: a 50-year relationship with the global mining industry
19th September 2019

Westech has been designing and manufacturing customised mining truck bodies for more than fifty years.  Peter Forsyth, Austin Engineering’s managing director, reflects on building specialty OEM... 


Rand-Air’s training – investing in the ‘art of management’ to remain fresh and relevant
Rand-Air’s training – investing in the ‘art of management’ to remain fresh and relevant
5th September 2019

For any company to function successfully – and continue to be fresh and relevant in today’s ever-changing and challenging economic climate - a range of skills such as those found in sales or in the... 


Its ladies only at Atlas Copco’s Women’s Day celebration
Its ladies only at Atlas Copco’s Women’s Day celebration
4th September 2019

Atlas Copco’s female employees play a valuable role in ensuring the seamless operation and success of the company. To celebrate and show appreciation for the hard work of these talented ladies, the... 


Seriti may turn to equipment makers as coal IPOs shunned
Seriti may turn to equipment makers as coal IPOs shunned
27th August 2019 By: Bloomberg

Seriti Resources Holdings, which is poised to become South Africa’s second-biggest coal producer, may take funding from equipment suppliers and hold off on a listing as the fuel is being shunned by... 


Rand-Air compressor assists the CSIR to 'view its airs' in wind tunnel tests
Rand-Air compressor assists the CSIR to 'view its airs' in wind tunnel tests
16th August 2019

"Although this type of hire is not a first for us, at Rand-Air, we are always pleased to be able to be of service to an esteemed organisation such as the Council for Scientific and Industrial... 


Atlas Copco Compressor Technique Service ups the service ante
Atlas Copco Compressor Technique Service ups the service ante
13th August 2019

Catering to the vast Atlas Copco installed base of oil-free, oil-injected, nitrogen and oxygen compressors across Sub Saharan Africa, Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique Service division (CTS) is... 


‘Do It Again’ and Rand-Air - clear consecutive winners at this year’s Durban July
‘Do It Again’ and Rand-Air - clear consecutive winners at this year’s Durban July
31st July 2019

This year, the gelding ‘Do It Again’ was the fifth horse - in the 123-year history of the Durban July - to win for two consecutive years. In a similar vein, Rand-Air’s Durban team were called on to... 


Atlas Copco optimises in tough market conditions
Atlas Copco optimises in tough market conditions
18th July 2019

Atlas Copco South Africa last month hosted a tour at their head office in Boksburg to covey the company’s new corporate brand message – “The Home of Industrial Ideas” – which is one of the many... 


Atlas Copco builds long-term partnerships at its medical gas solutions customer day
Atlas Copco builds long-term partnerships at its medical gas solutions customer day
17th July 2019

Atlas Copco Medical Gas Solutions showcased its cutting-edge product and service portfolio by hosting a customer day at the company’s head office in Jet Park, Johannesburg, on 20 June 2019. The... 


Handheld pneumatic ‘tools of the trade’ from Atlas Copco
Handheld pneumatic ‘tools of the trade’ from Atlas Copco
15th July 2019

Atlas Copco’s range of handheld pneumatic breakers and rock drills bear testament to the company’s continuous drive to equip customers with premium-quality, robust and reliable tools that get the... 


RELIABLE FLOW
The E-Air range provides a reliable flow of compressed air without any diesel emissions
Company enhances its low emission, low noise E-Air solutions
12th July 2019

Sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco enhances its low emission, low noise E-Air solutions with electric fixed-speed and variable speed drive (VSD) compressors. Throughout 2019,... 


Company expands rotary screw compressors range
12th July 2019

Industrial equipment supplier Atlas Copco has expanded its range of low-pressure oil-free rotary screw compressors with the addition of the new ZE 3. Specifically manufactured to operate in a broad... 


Atlas Copco, your perfect handheld tool partner
Atlas Copco, your perfect handheld tool partner
11th July 2019

Selecting the right tool for the job is fundamental to achieving optimum tool performance and efficiencies as well as maximising operator productivity and safety. With Atlas Copco’s extensive... 


Technologies Powers Ahead for Superior Industry Support.
9th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Immersive Technologies has engaged in an unprecedented level of mining machine simulator development for a diverse range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) over the past year. This is set to... 


Single cartridge in-line filter brings numerous benefits
9th July 2019

A patent-pending single cartridge in-line filter is set to replace the traditional two-filter solution, commonly used in oil-injected compressor applications. Filters are used to achieve suitable... 


Rand-Air's customised containerised compressor helps customer bust the dust
Rand-Air's customised containerised compressor helps customer bust the dust
28th June 2019

One of the ways it is possible to exceed customer expectations is to produce effective and innovative solutions to the challenges that they contend with. When Rand-Air Business Development Manager... 


Atlas Copco compressor
Atlas Copco South Africa moving with the 4IR times
26th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a global rise in smart factories that form part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, industrial equipment supplier Atlas Copco South Africa is taking its vision of a smart factory to a higher... 


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