Partnership on microgrid solutions that integrates digital technology and efficient hybrid power systems  ABB and Rolls-Royce have announced a global partnership on microgrid technology and... 

The freight and transport industries are in a state of evolution, with the key marker being the need to develop means to offer greater efficiency and cleaner transport solutions. As such, third... 

Last month, pump solutions specialist Integrated Pump Rental  became the exclusive distributor of the UK Quax pump range in Africa. “These mobile, hydraulically driven submersible pumps are... 

Flexibility is a re-emphasised aspect of platinum group metals (PGMs) mining strategy. Changed demand has resulted in the need to twist and turn quickly to benefit from the rise in prices of metals... 

Automotive parts manufacturer MAHLE’s new development allows steel pistons to be used in powerful passenger car engines. The new production technology clears the way for lower fuel consumption and... 

It all started so well in 2018 for investors in European metal and mining stocks, but as the year closes out, the sector index is languishing about 25% below its June peak. Fractious trade-war... 

Cummins is set to play a key role in the integrated transport strategy for South Africa through its partnership with Real African Works (RAW), a newly-launched 100% black female owned Original... 

Mpumalanga-based industrial filtration and ventilation specialist Filvent has had a relationship with filtration brand Fleetguard since its establishment in the early 1990s. Cummins Filtration... 

Production of the new-generation diesel engines that are set to power the Ford Ranger Raptor and selected Ranger and Everest models has started. 

The Ford Struandale engine plant, in Port Elizabeth, has started production of the new-generation diesel engines that are set to power the Ford Ranger Raptor and selected Ranger and Everest models... 

As part of expanding its product range, multitask articulated loader importer Avant South Africa (SA) started importing Leguan access lifts, developed and manufactured in Finland for maintenance... 

Amid increased demand for wholesale bearing solutions in the agriculture sector, Boksburg-based wholesale bearing supplier ISO Bearings is actively looking to increase its supply into the sector.... 

The death rattle of the industry that once symbolised South Africa can be heard in the town of Carletonville – on Gold street. That’s where Paseka Selemela has been guarding cars since 2010, when... 

Biodiesel currently does not present as a more affordable energy alternative for the local mining industry, says Sandton-based energy product supplier InnoFES MD Alexander Grobler. He says that,... 

Volkswagen has unveiled the new, sixth-generation Polo that will be produced in South Africa, among other global production locations. The new hatchback will make its debut in South Africa in early... 

The City of Cape Town has awarded the tender for the procurement of ten electric buses and their necessary ancillary equipment for the MyCiTi service to the Chinese BYD conglomerate. A tender for... 

Exhaust gas recirculation coolers manufactured from durable stainless steel are resistant to the effects of temperature and corrosion, according to heat exchangers solution provider Kelvion. There... 

The Transnet National Ports Authority in Durban bestowed upon Chevron South Africa’s Lubricants Manufacturing Plant at the Island View Terminal the Best Performing Terminal Operator (Island View... 

Petrochemicals group Shell launched a new range of products in its Rimula heavy-duty diesel engine oil (HDDEO) range at the Maslow Hotel, in Sandton, last month. The new Shell Rimula R6 LM 10W-40... 

Materials handling partner and forklift supplier Masslift Africa expects to release the B50 MP 4WD Bomaq Badger, a 4x4 rough terrain forklift, offering greater manoeuvrability on dirt roads and... 

US car maker Ford announced on Tuesday that it would invest R2.5-billion to build the new Everest sports-utility vehicle (SUV) at its Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria. The plant already... 

With racing taking place in high altitudes during the Dakar rally, trusted filtration systems, such as those provided by filtration company Donaldson Filtration Solutions, are key for bakkies... 

As a direct result of German automaker Volkswagen’s (VW’s) admission that it has violated US emission regulations, diesel propelled vehicles stood to lose market share, removing a source of... 

Distributed by local earthmoving equipment distributor High Power Equipment Africa (HPE), automotive manufacturer Hyundai’s backhoe loaders have been well received by the local market, says HPE,... 

Goscor Power Products (Pty) Ltd, part of the Goscor Group of Companies and a leading Southern African distributor of a quality range of generators, engines and pumps, was recently appointed as the... 

Pump specialist Australian Pump Industries announced in May that it offers a simple guide for the use of hydrostatic testers, which it makes available free of charge. Locating leaks and... 

The cleanliness of engine components prior to inspection, testing and assembly is critical to the subsequent successful remanufacturing of diesel engines. Metric Automotive Engineering recently... 

A fuel catalyst, developed years ago by a family with strong Texan oil interests, has now also become available in South Africa. The Rentar catalyst promises fuel savings of up to 6% for long-haul... 

While Hyundai and Kia have made great strides in the global and local markets, the same cannot be said for sibling vehicle manufacturer, SsangYong. 

Diesel engine and component remanufacturer Metric Automotive Engineering is set to commission the largest pressure tester in the country. 

While Hyundai and Kia have made great strides in the global and local markets, the same cannot be said for sibling vehicle manufacturer, SsangYong. Last year, the financially embattled Korean... 

Federal Mogul is best positioned to implement truly innovative solutions in response to the global CO2 challenge. As world technology leaders in powertrain efficiency, Federal Mogul engineers have... 

South Africans love their bakkies and nothing says it better than the country’s new vehicle sales statistics. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) sold 2 519 Hilux bakkies in South Africa in July,... 

Although major oil companies discourage the need for a supplement additive in oil products, about 90% of forecourt retailers stock the basic supplements, owing to the average age of South African... 

The City of Johannesburg is looking to appoint an engineering consultant to determine the preferred bus specifications for the second phase of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Project... 

Sometimes less is indeed more, with the reference here being to Mercedes-Benz’s new V6 S-Class BlueTEC, which replaces the 350 CDI and offers a sharp drop in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide... 

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) hopes that the introduction of its new-look, Spanish-made Vito and Viano vans to the local market will boost its “rather flat” 6% share of the local mid-size van... 

Vehicle and asset finance company WesBank has established an alliance with Volvo Financial Services to launch a private label finance offering to support the Volvo Group’s activities in South... 

South Africa-based petroleum products marketer Engen Petroleum has appointed chemical marketer and distributor the Chemicals & Marketing (C&M) Company as the official distributor of Engen’s... 

The rail unit within State-owned freight logistics group Transnet will spend R52-billion between 2010/11 and 2014/15 on locomotives, wagons and infrastructure projects, acting CEO Tau Morwe... 

International industrial filtration system manufacturer Cummins Filtration and international specialty chemicals company Ashland, which manufactures Valvoline, reports that it has formed an... 

South African gold miner Harmony Gold announced the appointment of Mashego Mashego as executive director on Wednesday. Harmony CEO Graham Briggs said that the company was delighted to welcome...