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Hatz engines from all series certified
15th April 2019

Hatz offers machine manufacturers and partners a complete range of air- and liquid-cooled engines with EU Stage V certification. Hatz offers its EU Stage V-compliant engines for mobile machines... 


ABB and Rolls-Royce announce global microgrids cooperation
4th April 2019

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... 


Peering into the fleet crystal ball
26th March 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

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... 


LEE VINE
MD of Integrated Pump rental standing next to a Quax hydraulic submersible pump
Company adds hydraulic submersibles to rental fleet
22nd March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

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... 


RBPlat CEO Steve Phiri (right) and Martin Creamer
RBPlat reopens UG2 shaft, creates UG2 access points at Styldrift
6th March 2019 By: Martin Creamer

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... 


NEW TECHNOLOGY
Allows the use of steel pistons in powerful passenger car diesel engines
New development allows steel pistons to be used in car engines
1st March 2019

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... 


A bear statue stands outside the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Frankfurt, Germany.
After Europe mining stocks' humbling year, five themes for 2019
19th December 2018 By: Bloomberg

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 set to play a key role in integrated transport strategy for South Africa
Cummins set to play a key role in integrated transport strategy for South Africa
7th December 2018

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... 


CHRIS VOS, DARREL MOODLEY, MARK BEAN
Filvent Johannesburg notes that the aftermarket support that Cummins Filtration provides is a large part of its success in the demanding mining industry
Distribution partnership longevity proves model strength
30th November 2018

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... 


Struandale engine plant expansion, South Africa
Struandale engine plant expansion, South Africa
23rd November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

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


Ford starts production of Raptor engine in Port Elizabeth
Ford starts production of Raptor engine in Port Elizabeth
20th November 2018 By: Irma Venter

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... 


HIGH PLATFORM 
The Leguan lifts provide outstanding working height with stability
Leguan lifts introduced onto South African market
16th November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

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... 


INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE
ISO Bearings has been investing in the supply of internationally sourced price-competitive bearing solutions for agriculture since 2016
Supplier expands into agriculture sector
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

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.... 


Gold street is where South Africa’s mining history goes to die
20th June 2018 By: Bloomberg

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 IN MINING 
The main ingredient for the production of biodiesel in South Africa is used cooking oil, and once processed the oil has the ability to power TLB’s for the mining industry
Biodiesel not an affordable solution for SA mines
23rd February 2018 By: Paige Müller

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,... 


VWSA unveils next Polo generation to be produced in South Africa
14th July 2017 By: Irma Venter

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... 


Cape Town to acquire ten electric buses in R126m deal
Cape Town to acquire ten electric buses in R126m deal
24th October 2016 By: Irma Venter

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... 


RECIRCULATION COOLERS
Exhaust gas recirculation coolers lower nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 80% for two-stroke diesel engines
Cooler reduces nitrogen oxide emissions from marine engines
21st October 2016

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... 


Chevron South Africa’s Lubricants Manufacturing Plant is awarded Best Performing Operator 2016 by the Transnet National Ports Authority in Durban and Supplier of the Year 2016 by Aftermarkets Solutions
20th October 2016

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... 


New heavy-duty diesel oil said to improve engine protection
15th July 2016 By: David Oliveira

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... 


MEETING INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS 
The Bomaq Badger 4x4 forklift is tailor-made to suit the terrain typically found on mines
Rough terrain forklift enters the Southern African market
27th May 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

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... 


Ford Everest
Ford invests R2.5bn to build new Everest at Silverton, exports to start in 2017
5th April 2016 By: Irma Venter

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... 


FILTRATION FOR FLUID RACING
Donaldson Fuel filters, used by Toyota Gazoo racing during Dakar 2016, insured that the direct injection engines were fed the cleanest fuel possible
Donaldson filters ensure seamless Dakar
19th February 2016

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... 


Diesel autos to lose market share, platinum price to fall on VW scandal
2nd October 2015 By: Henry Lazenby

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... 


H930 BACKHOE LOADER 
The robust H930s backhoe loader series is particularly well liked by businesses that need smaller machines
Backhoe loaders well received by local market
14th August 2015

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 Augments its Light Construction Equipment Offering with the Introduction of H-Power
Goscor Power Products Augments its Light Construction Equipment Offering with the Introduction of H-Power
23rd February 2015

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... 


Company offers hydrostatic testers guide
1st August 2014

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... 


Ultrasonic Component Cleaning Machine Ensures Fast Testing And Inspection For Metric Automotive Engineering
23rd June 2014

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... 


US fuel catalyst makes SA debut
US fuel catalyst makes SA debut
14th October 2013 By: Irma Venter

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... 


New Indian owners hope to add spark to Korean brand
11th May 2012 By: Irma Venter

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


Component remanufacturer to commission largest pressure tester in SA
4th May 2012

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


South Africa loves Korean brands, will SsangYong be next?
25th April 2012 By: Irma Venter

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... 


Company Announcement: Federal Mogul Takes A Systematic Approach To Curbing Co2 Emissions
13th September 2011

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... 


SA's best-selling vehicle spruces up for spring
29th August 2011 By: Irma Venter

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,... 


Oil additives assist in reducing emissions while improving engine performance
4th February 2011 By: Henry Lazenby

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... 


Consultant sought to ‘refine’ specifications for new BRT busses
21st January 2011 By: Loni Prinsloo

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... 


Lower-carbon luxury takes to South Africa’s roads
21st January 2011 By: Irma Venter

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 hopes new entry will give it a van market lift
21st January 2011 By: Irma Venter

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... 


Wesbank, Volvo Group in truck finance tie-up
26th March 2010 By: Irma Venter

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... 


Petroleum company 
appoints distributor
19th March 2010

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... 


Transnet to spend R52bn on rail unit over next five years
16th March 2010 By: Terence Creamer

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... 


Alliance formed to distribute, market diesel exhaust fluid
12th March 2010

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


Harmony appoints new director
24th February 2010

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... 


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