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WPIC says decarbonised future for aviation lies in hydrogen fuel cells
15th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) in a recent statement discusses whether platinum-based fuel cells can propel the aviation industry towards a green post-Covid-19 future. It points out... 


Zest Weg builds Africa base with local partners
3rd July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Zest WEG currently has 28 appointed partners in 22 sub-Saharan African countries outside of South Africa, and is expanding its footprint into new sectors across the region. “The key to sustainable... 


SPARKING SECTOR GROWTH
It is critical to implement measures to stimulate the reindustrialisation of the manufacturing sector
Reindustrialisation of manufacturing critical for growth
29th May 2020 By: Darren Parker

Measures to stimulate economic growth in South Africa after Covid-19 should include policies and interventions that will result in the reindustrialisation of the manufacturing sector, says industry... 


INTERCHANGEABLE SETTINGS
WEG K geared units can also be equipped with a hollow shaft, output shaft, shrink disc, torque arm and mounting flange
Company invests in geared motors, employee training
29th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

A range of geared motors from Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG will be available from the third quarter of 2020 to clients in South Africa and the rest of Africa from subsidiary Zest... 


THE FULL RANGE 
BMG’s NORD drive systems and NORDAC frequency inverters are combined to offer a complete spectrum of fully flexible, modern frequency inverters
Company maintains drive tech support throughout lockdown
29th May 2020

Bearings supplier BMG’s commitment to ensuring industry continues to operate efficiently and safely, even during difficult lockdown conditions, encompasses the ongoing supply and support of a range... 


HIGH EFFICIENCY 
The Dyneo motor-drive unit ensures high efficiency levels over the whole operating speed range, especially at speeds below the synchronous speed
Company provides energy efficient solutions for customers
29th May 2020

Electric motors company Vert Energy – exclusive distributors in Southern Africa of electric motor manufacturer Leroy Somer – is committed to providing energy-saving solutions for its diverse... 


ENERGY HEAVY
South Africa’s industry consumes more than half of the energy used by the industrial sectors in all the remaining SADC States
South Africa has duty to address SADC energy efficiency
8th May 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

South Africa has a duty to make the energy efficiency knowledge accrued through the Industrial Energy Efficiency Project (IEEP) more accessible to the rest of the Southern African Development... 


Solutions, new tech punted for energy use
8th May 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

There is an increasing need to think outside of the box when it comes to South Africa’s energy approach, not only in the energy mix, but in how it is managed and used, says Zest WEG newly appointed... 


Scan offers predictive maintenance visibility
1st May 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Motors and controls manufacturer Zest WEG is expanding its WEG Motor Scan product in South Africa to incorporate Gateway – a game-changing solution that could help farmers further leverage the... 


POWERING ON
Bearings International’s Durban branch stocks a range of bearings, electric motors, gearboxes, lubricants, seals, tools and power transmission products for several industries
KwaZulu-Natal vital for bearing distributor growth
1st May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) has earmarked KwaZulu-Natal as a key growth area for its business going forward. 


GERHARD PIENAAR
Bearings International will continue to develop its special agri hub units in conjunction with its major original-equipment manufacturer clients
Agri hub units remain focus for supplier
1st May 2020 By: Darren Parker

Power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) is maintaining its focus on promoting its bearing hub units for agricultural applications this year. The BAA0005 is the latest in... 


Lubrication key for wastewater treatment plants to operate effectively
28th April 2020

In South Africa, awareness about the value and scarcity of water has increased in the face of significant droughts in many regions of the country. This has brought with it a greater understanding... 


HANDSOME HANSEN BMG offers a full range of gear units that drive aerators, water screws and brush aerators for the sewage and water treatment sector
Drive systems suited for sewage applications
24th April 2020

Industrial equipment supplier BMG offers solutions for the water, wastewater and sewage sectors, encompassing the supply of quality branded drive systems. BMG supplies an extensive range of drive... 


Rolling roads with advanced bearing technology
23rd April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bearings, although buried deep within the vehicle, are on the front line in contributing to drivetrain efficiencies and delivering reliability for automotive manufacturers. Thomas M. Wolf,... 


Zest WEG adds geared motors to product line-up
14th April 2020

A range of WEG geared motors – with benefits including efficiency and reliability – will soon be available to customers in South Africa and the rest of the continent from Zest WEG. 


SWEET RIDE 
Bearings International supplies the complete drive chain – from the feeder tables where the sugar cane arrives from the farm to the pack house where the product gets distributed
Distributor’s experience makes for sweeter projects supply
27th March 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

With more than 60 years of servicing the sugar industry, power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) has gained meaningful expertise, which enables the company to continue... 


BI Agri-Smart PTO shafts, hub units showcased at NAMPO 2020
12th March 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

To assist farmers to boost productivity and efficiency, leading supplier Bearings International (BI) focuses on providing cost-effective, quality products, BI Business Development Leader –... 


BI Agri-Smart PTO shafts, hub units showcased at NAMPO 2020
BI Agri-Smart PTO shafts, hub units showcased at NAMPO 2020
10th March 2020

To assist farmers to boost productivity and efficiency, leading supplier Bearings International (BI) focuses on providing cost-effective, quality products, BI Business Development Leader –... 


Battery minerals benefit WA
3rd March 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new report into the Western Australia future battery industry has found that battery minerals contributed $6-billion in export revenue in 2018-19, specifically, rare earths has grown... 


Components a key growth area for crane manufacturer
2nd March 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Component sales remain strong at South African crane manufacturer Condra’s Johannesburg works, which has been manufacturing complete cranes since 1971, says Condra MD Marc Kleiner. “Currently 12%... 


Integrated approach can ease load-shedding risks
14th February 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

As South Africa’s industry bears the brunt of devastating power cuts, Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is encouraging mining companies to... 


Demand for Condra crane components abroad
Demand for Condra crane components abroad
10th February 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Component sales remain strong at South African crane manufacturer Condra’s Johannesburg works, which has been manufacturing complete cranes since 1971, says Condra MD Marc Kleiner. “Currently 12%... 


Demand for Condra crane components abroad
Demand for Condra crane components abroad
7th February 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Component sales remain strong at South African crane manufacturer Condra’s Johannesburg works, which has been manufacturing complete cranes since 1971, says Condra MD Marc Kleiner. “Currently 12%... 


DELIVERING ON DEMAND
The upgrade of the FUCHS manufacturing hub in Johannesburg would ensure adequate capacity to meet future market demand and quality standards
Isando lubricants manufacturer evaluating upgrades
7th February 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Lubricants supplier FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA, part of Germany-headquartered multinational FUCHS PETROLUB Group, is investigating upgrades to the warehouse and production capacity of its... 


The Jungheinrich P30i
Jungheinrich seeks to offer the best of both worlds in new counterbalance truck
31st January 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Intralogistics solutions provider Jungheinrich this week gave the media and clients a preview of the future of sustainable logistics, with attendees at the company’s Innovations & Highlights... 


Factory now fully compliant with local requirements
31st January 2020

Following much investment and transfer of knowledge and skills, multinational corporation ABB South Africa’s motor and generator factory in Alrode, near Johannesburg in Gauteng, is now fully... 


Zest WEG Group
Zest WEG Group
24th January 2020

Zest WEG Group, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, has a strong commitment to contributing to the development of Africa and has been servicing the mining sector... 


SHAUN COMBRINCK
Improved efficiency and safety are part and parcel of embracing disruptive technology
Disruptive tech can take industry forward
24th January 2020 By: Darren Parker

Mining industry decision-makers need to be more disruptive in their thinking to successfully bring optimisation and investment to the increasingly digitised African mining sector, says transmission... 


REDUCE DEMAND
South Africa needs to address its power supply crisis by implementing more energy efficient solutions on an industrial level
Efficiency focus can ease demand on Eskom
24th January 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, has engaged local entities as well as the Embassy of Brazil to hold a roundtable in South Africa on energy... 


Next decade set to be a serious transition period for mining – report
Next decade set to be a serious transition period for mining – report
21st January 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The global mining and metals sector is facing one of its most challenging transitions yet as the industry is considering how it can best position itself to regain and maintain stakeholder... 


Steenkampskraal rare earths mine project, South Africa
Steenkampskraal rare earths mine project, South Africa
10th January 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Steenkampskraal Holdings has received the final permit it requires to start construction and production. 


Steenkampskraal now fully permitted for construction
18th December 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Rare earth mine Steenkampskraal has received its water license from the Department of Water and Sanitation, marking the last of the remaining permits that the mine required, As a result,... 


STRENGTH TO STRENGTH 
Eurasian Resources Group foresees persistent strong growth, underpinned by global population increases, urbanisation and rising living standards
Copperbelt outlook promising despite challenges
6th December 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Central African Copperbelt offers some of the most attractive deposits worldwide, says diversified resources producer Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) CEO Benedikt Sobotka, adding that most... 


Steenkampskraal rare earths mine project, South Africa
Steenkampskraal rare earths mine project, South Africa
6th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has received all the necessary regulatory approvals to complete construction and start production. 


Steenkampskraal mine fully permitted for 2 700 t/y production
22nd November 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

What is considered to be one the world’s highest-grade rare earths mine, Steenkampskraal, in South Africa, has received all the necessary regulatory approvals to complete construction and be in... 


Core trends impacting the global machine tools market on show at Machine Tools Africa 2020
8th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Experts are optimistic about the global machine tools market, which is expected to grow from USD 77.0 billion in 2019 to USD 98.3 billion in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of around 3.2%... 


Vast product offering caters to various industries
8th November 2019

Bearings supplier and distributor Bearings International’s (BI’s) Durban branch stocks a range of bearings, electric motors, gearboxes, lubricants, seals, tools, and power transmission products for... 


Antiplastic trend raising aluminium demand – Novelis
1st November 2019 By: Reuters

Moves to reduce plastic packaging to protect the environment are starting to increase demand for aluminium packaging, the European head of Novelis, the world's largest producer of rolled aluminium... 


Metals sector in costly battle to turn green
25th October 2019 By: Reuters

Metals producers, from miners to smelters, are grappling with increasingly tough and costly environmental demands imposed by banks seeking cleaner investments. While the transition may prove... 


The Mercedes-Benz EQC
Fourth electric car to launch in South Africa next year
22nd October 2019 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz’s first battery electric vehicle (EV) will go on sale in South Africa in 2020, says Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa marketing director Selvin Govender. This means South Africa will... 


KIRK MOSS 
The WEG MVW3000 is particularly suited to applications where there are standard motors with no special insulation
11kV VSD adds significant flexibility and versatility to product offering
11th October 2019 By: Nadine James

e newly developed WEG 11 kV variable-speed drive (VSD) – which forms part of WEG Automation Africa’s new MVW3000 product line – is particularly suited to retrofit applications, notes WEG Automation... 


FULL OF ZEST
The company is confident that implementing a minimum efficiency performance standard will have significant benefits for South Africa
Regulating motor efficiency can assist in stabilising grid
11th October 2019

Regulating efficiency in motors by adopting a minimum efficiency performance standard (MEPS) for electric motors can help stabilise South Africa’s power supply, and mitigate the risk of... 


ALPHA AND OMEGA
The AlphaDrive Micro and VDrivePlus by Varispeed have been launched in South Africa by BMG
New drives rolling out throughout S Africa
11th October 2019 By: Halima Frost

Subsequent to the launch of the new VDrivePlus and AlphaDrive-Micro variable speed drives (VSDs) from Hudaco Group company Varispeed, bearings and accessories distributor Bearings International... 


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