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Decentralised depot structure introduced
5th March 2021

Covid-19 regulations introduced new restrictions and challenges to the South African economy and companies operating in the current business environment and crane rental agency Sarens Siba... 


Conference to showcase business opportunities in multi-billion East African oil & gas expansion
25th February 2021

Partnership opportunities, local business landscape in focus at Africa House webinar on East African oil & gas developments 


SMS group's innovative New Horizon project completed in 2020
22nd February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SMS group is a global, leading partner for the metal industry. As a family-owned business headquartered in Germany, quality and innovation are in our DNA. We are committed to the success of our... 


Crane company optimistic about its prospects in 2021
12th February 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

While 2021 is expected to be just as challenging as 2020, Condra Cranes is confident of the prospects for the year ahead after emerging from the past year strong. The company reported steady sales... 


Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
12th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 3 is on track for commercial operation by March 2021. 


CAN YOU HANDLE THE LOAD 
Load-turning function achieves maximum safety as an optional feature, which eliminates the need for any additional engineering
New load-turning function for cranes
5th February 2021

In order to enhance safety during complex task such as horizontally moving heavy components for indoor cranes, industrial equipment supplier Demag has introduced a new standard function for its... 


Condra telescopic crane under test
Year past a good one for cranes
1st February 2021

2020 will be remembered as a difficult year, particularly by many in South African engineering manufacturing. But there were companies that came through it strongly. One of these was Condra, which... 


SIMON ANDREWS
The uptake of battery technology in Africa in its uptake will not be driven by legislation as it is in Europe
Africa’s battery potential remains untapped
29th January 2021 By: Darren Parker

Africa’s mining sector holds significant untapped potential for battery-powered equipment, which original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions aims to explore, says... 


ATTENTION GIVEN
Port users and cargo owners commended developments made to the Transnet Port Terminals during the course of the year
Progress at Durban terminals commended
29th January 2021

State-owned freight logistics company Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and network organisation Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) recently took stock of progress made to date at TPT’s... 


CRANE TEST
A Condra overhead crane is used to move a test-weight that is the same weight and shape as the client's machine
Condra clinches order for 70 t double-girder crane
29th January 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Johannesburg-based cranes and hoists manufacturer Condra Cranes has received an order  to not only design and manufacture a 70-t double-girder electric overhead travelling crane, but also erect the... 


Integrated Pump Rental customises trash pumps for specific applications
Customised trash pumps for contractors
22nd January 2021

Pumping dirty water containing large amounts of debris on construction and infrastructure project sites can be a difficult task that may require a specialised ‘trash pump’. Dewatering activities... 


A 50/20-ton Condra crane similar in aspect to the much bigger machine just ordered for the moving and positioning of injection moulding heads.
From concrete slab to working crane
18th January 2021

Lifting equipment company Condra is to manage as a turnkey project the manufacture of a 70/5-ton electric overhead travelling factory crane and the construction of its gantry. The newly received... 


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... 


Concor successfully completed a fast-track Covid-19 facility at Jubilee Hospital
Concor fast-tracks Covid-19 modules for Jubilee hospital
14th January 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified infrastructure and services construction company Concor has successfully completed a fast-track Covid-19 facility at Jubilee hospital, which was handed over on  November 27, 2020, with... 


Concor fast-tracks covid-19 modules for Jubilee Hospital
14th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Concor successfully completed a fast-track Covid-19 facility at Jubilee Hospital using innovative building technology. This was handed over on 27 November 2020, having begun work on site some five... 


Demag supplies rope hoists and v-type girders to motorsports giant in Germany
Demag supplies rope hoists and v-type girders to motorsports giant in Germany
7th January 2021

When Bischoff + Scheck AG based in Rheinmünster, Germany invested in a new assembly facility that required expanded manufacturing capacity for its production operations they needed a lightweight... 


Load turning with maximum safety
Load turning with maximum safety
5th January 2021

Every so often, users of indoor cranes are faced with the complex task of not only lifting and horizontally moving heavy components such as press tools, machine beds or special containers, but... 


Sarens Siba
Sarens Siba
10th December 2020

Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport. 


Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport.
Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport.
4th December 2020

At Sarens Siba, we have the noble mission to be the reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport for our clients. With state-of-the-art equipment and value... 


The yourKONECRANES portal allows for remote monitoring of heavy machinery
Crane monitoring anytime, anywhere
20th November 2020

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Heavy machinery, such as cranes and lifting systems, is considered to be one of the biggest investments undertaken by a plant or factory and ensuring proper... 


A 100 t mobile crane at Sarens Siba's Brits depot
Sarens Siba branches out into Brits to better serve its mining clients
19th November 2020 By: Donna Slater

Crane company Sarens Siba has opened a new mining-specific crane depot in Brits to service the needs of mines in the greater Rustenburg region. The depot will house mobile and all-terrain cranes... 


Konecranes overhead crane
Advanced hoist and crane technology brings improved safety and reliability
13th November 2020

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): A local rail company looking for a new electric chain hoist that could offer greater safety features, more production reliability and uptime, minimum... 


Two cranes to be delivered to Cape Town contractor
6th November 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cape Town-based lifting equipment manufacturer BB Cranes is preparing to deliver the final two cranes of a five-machine order from water technology designer and contractor PCI Africa. The two... 


MHS Plant & Equipment
MHS Plant & Equipment
6th November 2020

Midrand-based mining equipment supplier MHS Plant & Equipment specialises in the import and export of mining and construction equipment, supplying its products across the African continent as well... 


Kusile power plant project, South Africa
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
6th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 2 of Eskom's six-unit Kusile coal-fired power station has achieved full commercial operation status. 


Demag the kingpin of universal cranes
29th October 2020

In over 200 years of crane manufacture and supply, Demag’s range of universal cranes still offer a superior lifting option that is hard to dispute, especially with over 800,000 Demag cranes... 


Sarens Siba introduces decentralized depot structure
Sarens Siba introduces decentralized depot structure
29th October 2020

Sarens is the global leader and industry reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting and engineered transport. With state-of-the-art equipment and value engineering, Sarens offers its clients... 


Italy-South Africa trade overview
28th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

During 2019, Italy-South Africa trade retained a healthy level despite South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) only growing by 0,8% during 2019. Italian imports into South Africa reached a... 


Transnet delivers solid results in the year ending 31 March 2020, despite challenging operational environment
Transnet delivers solid results in the year ending 31 March 2020, despite challenging operational environment
26th October 2020

Transnet reported an increase of 1,3% to R75,1 billion in revenue, supported by the weighted average tariff increase of 2,9%. The revenue increase was offset by a decline of 1,3% in rail freight... 


Midrand Monthly Truck & Construction Auction
Midrand Monthly Truck & Construction Auction
20th October 2020

Heavy machinery auction leaders, WH Auctioneers offers 18 x low hour 2018 to 2014 Volvo A40G and A40F 6x6 Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT'S) on their monthly Bank Repo & Defleet Earthmoving & Truck... 


Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway, South Africa – update
Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway, South Africa – update
16th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The developer of a private inland port in southern Gauteng, known as Distribution Junxion Port of Gauteng, has initiated legal action against the Tambo Springs Development Company. 


The LH518B battery-electric loader from Sandvik
New battery-electric loader unveiled
14th October 2020

A new battery-electric loader has been introduced as the world’s first 18 t battery loader. The LH518B from Sandvik has been designed around the loader’s Artisan battery system and electric... 


Konecranes supplies first SMARTON cranes to Turkish hydro project
Konecranes supplies first SMARTON cranes to Turkish hydro project
9th October 2020

Two Konecranes 200/20Ton SMARTON open winch cranes were recently installed in the Turbine Hall at the Lower Kaleköy Dam, in eastern Turkey. The project was a team effort between Konecranes in... 


6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd
6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd
9th October 2020

6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd is an engineering, procurement and construction company, specialising in heavy steel construction. Established in 2012, the company designs and manufactures steel,... 


Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway, South Africa – update
Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway, South Africa – update
9th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Infrastructure development at the project is continuing, despite the inability of State-owned freight logistics group Transnet to deliver on the construction of a rail terminal in the agreed time. 


Renewed hope for industrialisation and transformation ahead of wind procurement
Renewed hope for industrialisation and transformation ahead of wind procurement
2nd October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The failure of the R536-million DCD Wind Towers facility, established in the Coega Special Economic Zone in 2013, has become the poster child for the damage inflicted when South Africa’s political... 


Renewed hope for industrialisation and transformation ahead of wind procurement
Renewed hope for industrialisation and transformation ahead of wind procurement
2nd October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The failure of the R536-million DCD Wind Towers facility, established in the Coega Special Economic Zone in 2013, has become the poster child for the damage inflicted when South Africa’s political... 


MAGNETIC PULL
The magnetic system based on Controlock technology assists in securing workers when no railing or connectable surface is available
New magnetic fall protection system launched
25th September 2020

Rotterdam-based fastener supplier McNetiq launched a new series of magnetic anchors for fall protection when working at height. The first product in this series, released in July, is the workplace... 


A JIB AND SHAKE
Each jib crane is used to transfer the completed components to various operating lines along its travel length
Remanufacturing centre benefits from overhead crane system
25th September 2020

Multinational construction manufacturing corporation Komatsu’s equipment remanufacturing centre is a critical element in the company’s new campus in Tunney Industrial Estate, Edenvale. 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
25th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Another eight new electric straddle carriers have arrived at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2. 


Kusile power plant project, South Africa
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
25th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Kusile's units 2 and 3 are due to enter commercial operation in the 2020 financial year. 


Condra secures order for high-lift cranes
18th September 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Condra has secured an order for two high-lift machines for a diamond mine in Botswana from Canadian-based consulting engineer JDS Energy & Mining. Manufacturing is set to start at Condra’s main... 


Sintech
Sintech
18th September 2020

Since 1989, Svendborg Brakes has been recognised as a leading global expert in intelligent braking solutions for industrial applications. Extensive application know-ledge, innovative design, fast... 


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