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Image of the Combi-MR4 Dynamic 360 multi-directional truck from Combilift
Electric-powered multidirectional reach-truck
18th March 2022

A new four-wheel electric-powered multidirectional reach-truck incorporates 360° steering, which provides rotation on each wheel, allowing the forklift to work in forward, sideward and crab steer... 


Sarens installs 70 turbines in two wind farms in South Africa
11th March 2022

Sarens has installed 35 turbines in the Karosa and Soetwater wind farms respectively. This operation positions the company as a pioneer in the transport and lifting of machinery on the African... 


Black and yellow Hyundai crawler excavator machine excavating earth
Group stays afloat amid challenges
11th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Equipment distributor Capital Equipment Group (CEG) has maintained its success in the South African construction industry despite challenging economic conditions, global supply issues and... 


Man operating a green and black forklift truck up a steep hill
New equipment released
11th March 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Construction equipment distributor Capital Equipment Group’s (CEG’s) subsidiaries, Shamrock Handling Concepts and Criterion Equipment, launched products for the construction industry last year.... 


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Motus appoints new MD at Renault South Africa
18th February 2022 By: Irma Venter

Mobility group Motus has announced that Shumani Tshifularo will take over as MD of Renault South Africa (SA) from March 1, with former MD Jaco Oosthuizen appointed as Motus Australia CEO, effective... 


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Updated bulk bag discharging system offers improved convenience, safety and cleanliness
17th February 2022

A newly designed bulk bag discharger is set to revolutionise the way users load, untie, retie, remove and collapse bulk bags. Flexicon's new BULK-OUT BFC bulk bag discharging system promotes the... 


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Company achieves Level 1 BBBEE accreditation
11th February 2022 By: Anna Moross

Forklift distributor Masslift Africa has announced that its Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) accreditation will help to expand business for the company and its distribution of... 


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Safety a critical aspect for materials handling
11th February 2022

Forklift dealer Criterion Equipment considers the safe operation of forklift trucks as one of the most critical aspects in materials handling in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution centres,... 


An image of the Meclift ML1812R
New multipurpose forklift prioritises multipurpose handling
4th February 2022

Materials handling equipment supplier BLT WORLD’s latest addition to its Meclift variable reach trucks range, the Meclift ML1812R multipurpose forklift truck, has been designed to move safely and... 


Shumani diversifies into port-handling equipment in KZN
31st January 2022

The largest black-owned and managed industrial equipment supplier in South Africa, Shumani aims to become a significant player in the provision of port equipment to the public and private sector.... 


Multi-brand approach better serves Kemach Equipment customers
31st January 2022

Traditionally a single-brand distributor, Kemach Equipment has over the past year transformed into a multi-brand equipment solutions provider, thus providing customers with the convenience and... 


Image of two fully loaded Atlas Copco generators housed in one 20-foot container
Single housing for two generators offers flexibility to end-users
31st January 2022

A single container housing two fully loaded generators has been designed to provide reliable and flexible prime and critical standby power solutions for utilities, rental, construction, mining,... 


Image of two fully loaded Atlas Copco generators housed in one container
Single housing for two generators offers flexibility to end-users
26th January 2022

A single 20-foot container housing two fully loaded generators has been designed to provide reliable and flexible prime and critical standby power solutions for utilities, rental, construction,... 


Forklift perimeter lights improve warehouse safety
18th January 2022

With forklifts constantly moving items from one place to the next and visibility often compromised by narrow aisles and high stacking, the industrial equipment environment can present an element of... 


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Low cost bulk filling system
15th December 2021

A filler for bulk boxes, totes, bins or other intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) promises dust-free, low-cost loading of bulk solid materials. Flexicon's Basic Filler also features a fill head... 


Shumani boosted by growth in demand for forklift equipment in 2021
10th December 2021

The demand for forklift equipment grew in 2021, largely on the back of orders cancelled in 2020 now filtering through, comments Shumani Industrial Equipment MD Victor Nemukula. “We expect robust... 


Differentiating from hyperscalers is key to MSP success in the African market
9th December 2021

By Gerhard Fourie, Channel Lead at Commvault Africa Customers across Africa face the challenge of accessing the technology, skills and services they need to drive their business forward. Managed... 


A photo of an Atlas Copco QES genset being lowered by crane and guided by a worker in PPE
Business as usual despite genset demand spike
3rd December 2021 By: Darren Parker

Generator set (genset) manufacturer Atlas Copco Power Technique business development manager Philip du Plessis says the business is always prepared to try to close any sale that comes its way,... 


Shumani supplies 35 electric forklifts to major beverage manufacturer
25th November 2021

A major beverage manufacturer has been supplied with 35 Doosan B35X-7 electric forklifts powered by lithium-ion batteries, in addition to chargers, by Shumani Industrial Equipment. The supplier... 


A photo of several Doosan B35 X-7 forklift units
Forklifts delivered to liquor logistics company
12th November 2021 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment distributor Shumani Industrial Equipment has completed the delivery of 54 forklifts to logistics service provider Liquor Runners for use at a major beer producer in South... 


Implats sees solar, green hydrogen as the way forward for sustainable energy
10th November 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Large-scale solar plants are often considered a viable solution for decarbonisation in emerging markets, as it ensures emission reductions and offers secure electricity supply. Simultaneously, it... 


Shumani mini golf day raises R50 000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
26th October 2021

One of the most common forms of cancer among women in South Africa is breast cancer. In order to raise awareness of the importance of early detection in contributing to effective treatment and a... 


Image of The Combi-XLE electric powered forklift from Combilift
Electric powered forklift for tough working conditions
7th October 2021

In line with the growing demand for electric powered equipment, a new multidirectional, electric powered forklift has recently been launched. Irish materials handling company Combilift launched its... 


Production commences: More productivity and performance for Jungheinrich’s bestseller 
1st October 2021

Jungheinrich continues to write its success story on battery-powered counterbalanced trucks by relaunching series 2 and 3. The hydraulics, safety and software of the forklift trucks have been... 


Supplier to break into mining
24th September 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Industrial equipment supplier and specialist Shumani Industrial Equipment is striving to secure its spot and compete in the mining industry, with Shumani MD Victor Nemukula noting that a few... 


Launch of Combilift's new Combi-XLE
23rd September 2021

Irish materials handling specialist Combilift has officially launched its latest product, the Combi-XLE, as a further addition to its impressive range of electric models. In line with the growing... 


An image of a hydrogen forklift outside Anglo American’s Chilean copper business
First hydrogen station commissioned in Chile
17th September 2021

Diversified major Anglo American last month announced its Chilean copper business making history by commissioning the country’s first green hydrogen station for zero carbon vehicles. This is... 


Shumani looks to diversify into mining, construction industry
16th September 2021

As one of the biggest industrial equipment suppliers into the food and beverage industry, this remains the main target market for Shumani Industrial Equipment. However, the company aims to... 


a man inspecting a forklift
Safety checks key to fork lift operations
10th September 2021

Forklift distributor Criterion Equipment considers the safe operation of forklift trucks one of the most critical aspects in materials handling in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution... 


Safety for people and machines from Pepperl+Fuchs
6th September 2021

Compact Ultrasonic Sensors for Safety Applications The USi-safety ultrasonic sensor system from Pepperl+Fuchs combines the robustness of ultrasonic sensors with intrinsically safe electronics. The... 


Image of the HiLight H6+ LED light tower unit from Atlas Copco
LED light towers for demanding environments
26th August 2021

A new range of light-emitting-diode (LED) light towers is said to combine efficiency, performance and reliability with low operational costs, reduced noise levels and safety – providing lighting... 


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Jacobs Transport introduces new INControl Warehouse Management System
20th August 2021

Specialised transport and equipment provider Jacobs Transport, which has been moving and rigging heavy machinery for two decades, has introduced new technologies into its warehouse environment to... 


Partnerships, service excellence stand Shumani in good stead
17th August 2021

The secret to the ongoing success of Shumani Industrial Equipment in the marketplace is the longstanding partnerships it enters into with key customers, according to MD Victor Nemukula. As a new... 


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Hot Platinum - Manufacturing, Metals and Mining Sectors
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: The company was formed in 2003. The company Hot Platinum (Pty) Ltd is a technology spin-out from the University of Cape Town. Ali Brey and Irshad Khan... 


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(Back left to right) Brothers Peter, Gary and Paul (Front) Irvine and Eunice
Bell Equipment - Original equipment manufacturing, distribution, support and export
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: Bell Equipment’s roots date back to 1954 when Irvine Bell established a small engineering and agricultural equipment repair service in Empangeni,... 


#RebuildSouthAfrica
19th July 2021

South Africans are resilient, and have a history of standing together through the most unsettling of times. During these periods of unprecedented riots and looting, on top of a global pandemic, we... 


Combilift’s 60,000th truck delivered
14th July 2021

The Irish manufacturer Combilift recently marked a further milestone when its 60,000th unit came off the production lines at the company HQ in Monaghan and was shipped to the other side of the... 


Robotics and the potential for the lights-out factory
14th June 2021

The phrase 'lights out factory' is generally presented as something for manufacturers to aspire to. But is the concept – which essentially means manufacturing without humans – a realistic goal?... 


Short-term rental solutions offered
28th May 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Forklifts and materials handling equipment supplier Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) offers companies short-term rental solutions for its equipment. “The importance of flexibility cannot be... 


Material Handling & Industrial Equipment Industry: Top Trends For Driving Operational Success
Material Handling & Industrial Equipment Industry: Top Trends For Driving Operational Success
27th May 2021

Achieving seamless operations in any industry is an ongoing challenge. Chantell Malherbe, operations director for EIE Group identifies several trends that players in the material handling and... 


No compromises: ERD 220i redefines triad of compactness, safety and ergonomics
24th May 2021

Jungheinrich is presenting the new electric pallet truck ERD 220i at its virtual trade press conference in May 2021. The forklift truck that is designed for flexible use in the handling warehouse... 


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CPC Group of Companies
30th April 2021

At CPC Group of Companies our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our values are evident in our daily conduct, as we believe that we all deal with our customers in a fair and forthright... 


Track assets more efficiently with fully customisable RFID labelling solutions
Track assets more efficiently with fully customisable RFID labelling solutions
28th April 2021

Brady Corporation can design the optimal RFID labelling solution for asset tracking and inventory management that can fit any surface. Customisation options include select antennas, chips, optional... 


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