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SMS group uses automation and digitilasation to offer manufacturing solutions
Digital transformation boosts manufacturing into Industry 4.0
5th February 2021

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Global leading digital solutions provider SMS group offers a range of smart products and services designed to enhance opportunities for new business models and... 


Non Ferrous Metal Works
Non Ferrous Metal Works
5th February 2021

Non Ferrous Metal Works (NFM) Group is one of the leading non-ferrous metallurgical manufacturers and suppliers in Southern Africa. Established in 1947, NFM is a family-owned business employing... 


Grinding Techniques – INNOVATIVE partner to the Foundry Industry
1st February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In the modern age of industrial innovation, it has become more important than ever to analyse the performance of every tool at your disposal. The margin between success and failure, profit or loss... 


Condra agent secures two orders
15th January 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Richards Bay-based lifting equipment company North Coast Cranes & Lifting, which is Condra Cranes’ Northern KwaZulu-Natal agent, has secured orders for Condra cranes to be installed in a chemical... 


 Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Rio invests in Canadian aluminium
18th December 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified major Rio Tinto has announced a $8.4-million investment to expand the recycling capacity of its aluminium operations in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec. The expansion would offer... 


Group celebrates 21 years
Group celebrates 21 years
4th December 2020

Process roll cover engineering group H&M Technologies celebrated 21 years of business this year, while also establishing a new black economic empowerment (BEE) company named H&M Rollers SA to... 


Non Ferrous Metal Works
Non Ferrous Metal Works
4th December 2020

Non Ferrous Metal Works (NFM) Group is one of the leading non-ferrous metallurgical manufacturers and suppliers in Southern Africa. Established in 1947, NFM is a family-owned business employing... 


Mechanical Pipe Joints Perform Under Pressure
20th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Since their introduction nearly 100 years ago, mechanical grooved piping systems have provided a wide range of performance benefits for system designers, installers and end users.  The application... 


Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo
Justice Zondo denies bias
16th November 2020 By: African News Agency

A clearly pained Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on Monday heard argument he had allowed an impression that the eponymous commission of inquiry would be unfair and persecutory to former... 


Tunnelling works at Lesotho  Highlands Water Project progressing
Tunnelling works at Lesotho Highlands Water Project progressing
6th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Underground tunneling works inside the two Polihali diversion tunnels are progressing well, with excavations advancing from the outlets at about 6 m a day per tunnel at the Lesotho Highlands Water... 


Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
6th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has reported that underground tunnelling works inside the two Polihali diversion tunnels is progressing well. 


Tunnelling works progressing at Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Tunnelling works progressing at Lesotho Highlands Water Project
22nd October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Underground tunneling works inside the two Polihali diversion tunnels are progressing well, with excavations advancing from the outlets at about 6 m a day per tunnel at the Lesotho Highlands Water... 


SCM21 PROJECT SUPPLIER
Thos Begbie will manufacture and supply new and improved components to
BHP’s Olympic Dam underground copper mine’s flash and electric furnace
SA company aims for preferred supplier status in Australia
16th October 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Australia is abundant in minerals, with more mines being established every year; this results in more mined ore having to be processed, says local foundry company Thos Begbie sales engineer Esli... 


ANC Eastern Cape chairperson Oscar Mabuyane
Mabuyane calls out splinter group within the ANC 'parading' as RET
13th October 2020 By: News24Wire

In a sharply worded address at a special provincial executive meeting, African National Congress Eastern Cape chair Oscar Mabuyane warned that he would act against party members "casting doubt on... 


SRG wins Worsley work
1st October 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Engineering and construction firm SRG Global has secured a new eight-year, A$100-million contract with diversified miner South32 at its Worsley alumina operation. The contract would see SRG Global... 


KZN MEC for EDTEA Nomusa Dube-Ncube
Coronavirus Update: More than R32 million in support of the film industry in KZN
14th September 2020

I wish to pay tribute to all winners and participants in this year’s Simon "Mabhunu" Sabela KZN Film And Television Awards which were held virtually for the first time this weekend. This was indeed... 


Stanfra Trading launches first South African-made 100 mm quarter-turn segmented ball valve
11th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

Launched on September 10 during the Electra Mining Africa 2020 Connect virtual event, machining manufacturer Stanfra Trading showcased its new fully South African 100 mm quarter-turn ball valve.... 


AIRING IT OUT 
In its efforts to ensure that the sector returns to its former glory, Camasa has participated in the process of drafting a sector masterplan
Association laments sector decline
11th September 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The aerospace manufacturing sector is in a “freefall” and there does not appear to be any parachute in sight, says industry body Commercial Aerospace Manufacturing Association of South Africa... 


New Grundfos museum displays 75 years of industrial history
10th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A pioneering spirit and technological landmarks dominate “Grundfos Museum – The Factory”, which will open to the public and via a trove of original machinery show how Grundfos has contributed to... 


Aus gas supply steady - ACCC
17th August 2020

The latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Gas Inquiry interim report has found that Australia’s gas supply outlook will remain steady through next year despite the ongoing... 


IEA warns oil demand recovery at risk from virus resurgence
10th July 2020 By: Bloomberg

The International Energy Agency bolstered its outlook for global oil demand, but warned that the recovery could be derailed by the resurgence of coronavirus. A collapse in fuel consumption during... 


New digital technologies improve manufacturing capabilities
3rd July 2020

Metallurgical plant supplier SMS group has developed digital technology called the X-Pact MES 4.0, along with the Safety Locator Suite system, which both aid in the digital transformation of... 


JOHN BARNARD
Light-steel-frame building could become more popular in South Africa if more local suppliers and builders were properly trained
Training course goes online
19th June 2020 By: Darren Parker

The Southern African Light Steel Frame Building Association (Sasfa) has had to adapt its five-day training course for building contractors, architects, engineers and quantity surveyors to an online... 


Digital service offering proves its worth in the coronavirus crisis
12th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures: For this reason, Endress+Hauser has released the Visual Support service application ahead of schedule during the coronavirus crisis. In the acute... 


ALL ROUNDER
The ability to design, manufacture and export all the elements of a furnace gives Thos Begbie the edge
Furnace manufacturer ‘fired up and ready to go’
2nd June 2020 By: Halima Frost

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie restarted its entire facility, in line with the regulations to facilitate the shift to Level 4 of the national Covid-19 lockdown,... 


Futuristic thinking required for manufacturing sector in light of pandemic
29th May 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Amid the uncertainty created by Covid-19, manufacturing businesses should pursue futurist thinking to create strategies for their businesses to ensure they remain resilient, Futureworld business... 


DA's John Moodey
A court must first rule on whether DA virtual congress is lawful - John Moodey
29th May 2020 By: News24Wire

Democratic Alliance leadership hopeful John Moodey has written to the party's public representatives, objecting to the proposed plans for a virtual leadership conference in October, challenging its... 


Additive Manufacturing: The Quality of Products is Highly Dependent on Fast and Accurate Measurements
Additive Manufacturing: The Quality of Products is Highly Dependent on Fast and Accurate Measurements
22nd May 2020

Quality control and assurance of the products produced with conventional machining, casting or forming manufacturing is well established. This is accomplished by incorporating quality control... 


What does the future hold?
20th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Solutions to define your manufacturing future In the uncertain world we are currently living in, we all want to look into the ‘crystal ball’ to find out, what now, where to next and how will this... 


What Does The Future Hold? Solutions to define your manufacturing future
20th May 2020

In the uncertain world we are currently living in, we all want to look into the ‘crystal ball’ to find out, what now, where to next and how will this impact my business? Unfortunately, no one can... 


Preparing for a Progressive Manufacturing Base Amidst COVID-19
Preparing for a Progressive Manufacturing Base Amidst COVID-19
13th May 2020

COVID-19 is reshaping the South African and African manufacturing sector and is compounding existing challenges while simultaneously eradicating established practices, subsequently altering the... 


MANUFACTURING MATTERS: Preparing for a Progressive Manufacturing Base Amidst COVID-19
7th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

COVID-19 is reshaping the South African and African  manufacturing sector and is compounding existing challenges while simultaneously eradicating established practices, subsequently altering the... 


Grinding Techniques remain the partner of choice for the Foundry Industry
23rd April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Since the beginning of time, man found value in utilising various materials for the production of products related to self-sustainability. These materials evolved over time as technology and... 


RGM cranes facilitates heavy lifting at betterect
9th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

RGM Cranes has supplied a 30-ton semi-portal crane and two 10-ton single girder cranes to Betterect. The recent purchases stand testimony to the fruitful 20-year relationship between the two... 


COLLIN manufactures lines for the production of protective film – and produces films for the medical sector such as hospitals, doctors, pharmacies, opticians & Co.COLLIN manufactures lines for the production of protective film – and produces films for the
7th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In no time, COLLIN Lab & Pilot Solutions assembled a line including an extruder, a slot die and a calender with winder for the production of protective shield film in the technical center.... 


Covid-19 preventing shareholders from attending Anglo AGM
7th April 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Shareholders will not be permitted to attend this year’s annual general meeting (AGM) of Anglo American because of Covid-19 restrictions – but they have been invited to submit questions in advance... 


Hulamin finalises acquisition of rolling slab business from Isizinda venture
Hulamin finalises acquisition of rolling slab business from Isizinda venture
3rd April 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed aluminium supplier and exporter Hulamin says all conditions have been fulfilled around the transaction between its subsidiary Hulamin Operations (Hulamin Opco) and Bingelela Capital to... 


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... 


WIDE SCOPE
SMS group will present solutions for the full range of manufacturing materials for tube and wire products
Company to present innovations at trade fair
20th March 2020

Metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group will present its new plant concepts and innovations at the Tube and Wire Trade Fair taking place from March 30 to April 3,... 


Deloitte Africa's new head office, in Midrand
Deloitte’s new consolidated headquarters to be operational from April
4th March 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The new African head office of professional services firm Deloitte is set to formally start operating in April, says property development, asset management and real estate investment trust... 


Metso celebrates First Pour for new Vadodara foundry in India
20th February 2020

Metso announced in 2018 a greenfield foundry project in Vadodara, India, with a target to increase the casting wears capacity for the mining and aggregate industries. The First Pour event was... 


Rocla supports heritage of Ndebele Art
17th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Showing support for the Linking Heritage Art to Sanitation Innovation campaign, Rocla recently handed over to the Ndebele Kingdom, an Easy Flush sanitation unit that had been painted in Ndebele art... 


Rocla Supports Heritage Of Ndebele Art
Rocla Supports Heritage Of Ndebele Art
14th February 2020

Showing support for the Linking Heritage Art to Sanitation Innovation campaign, Rocla recently handed over to the Ndebele Kingdom, an Easy Flush sanitation unit that had been painted in Ndebele art... 


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The SAIMM started as a learned society in 1894 after the invention of the cyanide process that saved the South African gold mining industry of the...

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ATI systems comprises five divisions: electrical assemblies, drives and controls, feedback sensors, enclosures, and strip guiding.

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ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

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Immersive Technologies is the world's largest, proven and tested supplier of simulator training solutions to the global resources industry.

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