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Fuel cells offer emission-free electricity in decarbonising world
Fuel cells offer emission-free electricity in decarbonising world
20th September 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, which use platinum catalysts, are the consensus fuel cells of choice for road transport because of their low operating temperatures, high efficiencies,... 


Fuel cells mimic solar’s cost trajectory
20th September 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Fuel cell technology is following the same trajectory as solar. The cost of solar was high when it was initially introduced, but economies of scale eventually brought its price down to highly... 


Fuel cells offer emission-free electricity in decarbonising world
Fuel cells offer emission-free electricity in decarbonising world
20th September 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, which use platinum catalysts, are the consensus fuel cells of choice for road transport because of their low operating temperatures, high efficiencies,... 


CREATIVE AWARENESS
Using creative artwork to illustrate the inner workings of a fuel cell at the Poelano Secondary School near Ventersdorp
Hydrogen strategy reaches third phase
20th September 2019 By: Halima Frost

The National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Research, Development and Innovation Strategy, known as Hydrogen South Africa (HySA), has reached the third phase of its 15-year programme, which comprises... 


South Africa has potential to produce competitive hydrogen
20th September 2019 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has the combined solar and wind potential to produce competitive hydrogen, which is emerging as an energy carrier that can meet the world’s new environmental requirements. South... 


Jeffrey Christian (right) and Martin Creamer
Looks like hydrogen economy could happen – CPM
13th September 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen energy has been like science fiction since the post-World War II period. Many have dreamed about being able to replace oil and natural gas with hydrogen, but limiting factors have been... 


Council for Scientific and Industrial Research senior research engineer Thomas Roos (right) and Martin Creamer.
S Africa well placed to supply competitive hydrogen – CSIR
28th August 2019 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa, which has excellent solar and wind energy potential, is well placed to produce and export clean renewable hydrogen, says Council for Scientific and Industrial Research senior research... 


Location!! Prime Industrial and Residential Properties and Engineering Equipment- Pretoria North
20th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Van’s Auctioneers would like to invite all Buyers to this Liquidation Auction with quality immovable properties and a variety of engineering equipment. The auction will take place at 331 Koos de la... 


Forklift equipment supplier invests R45m in STR fleet
16th August 2019

Forklift equipment supplier Criterion Equipment has embarked on a short-term rental (STR) fleet renewal programme for materials handling equipment manufacturer TCM – encompassing a R45-million... 


Distributor sets new lift truck warranty standards
16th August 2019

In a ground-breaking development, materials handling supplier Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) has rolled out an industry first, standard five-year warranty on its construction equipment supplier... 


Fuel cell forklift at Impala Platinum's hydrogen refuelling station.
Platinum-using buses, forklift trucks gaining rapid ground worldwide
14th August 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology, which relies on platinum catalysis, is gaining rapid ground across the world, Mining Weekly Online can today report. FCEV growth is taking place in... 


ACTION PLAN 
It is critical to implement a detailed and consistent plan of action, ensuring the safety of all persons during large, intricate, and complicated projects
Improving efficiency, safety and profits with specialised equipment
9th August 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

There is a big opportunity to improve safety, efficiency and cost savings when it comes to kiln maintenance, says cement kiln equipment and bricking-machine manufacturer Bricking Solutions MD... 


SHIPLOADING
A mobile shiploader, combined with the benefits of a receiving unit, offers a more viable alternative to fixed conveyor installations
Harbours increase efficiency with handling equipment
2nd August 2019

Investment in the latest dry-bulk cargo and container handling equipment significantly improves efficiencies at ports and terminals and minimises the environmental impact of handling operations,... 


KEEPING PACE Technologically, the South African automotive industry is starting to conform to global best practice
Modular solutions a growing trend in sector
26th July 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

The adoption of decentralised technologies, which increase the modularity of vehicle manufacturing production lines, is a growing trend in the global automotive industry, with more local... 


WA leads the charge in Australia mining jobs growth
6th May 2019 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Demand for resource staff continues to grow across Australia, with new research by technology firm CoverCard finding that Western Australia has been leading the charge over the last three years.... 


Parker Hannifin reports a busy and successful week at Hannover Messe 2019
3rd May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, presented system solutions, components and services to increase productivity and drive competitive industrial production at... 


Discharger Pierces Single-Use Bulk Bags, Cuts Cycle Times
2nd May 2019

A new BULK-OUT™ Bulk Bag Discharger from Flexicon features a bag piercing receiving hopper and side-mounted flow promotion devices to feed downstream processes at ultra-high rates. The BFC Series... 


Tim Abbott
BMW SA expands Midrand campus in R260m project as IT prowess grows
16th April 2019 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) has cut the ribbon on its expanded and revamped campus in Midrand, Gauteng. The project carried a price tag of R260-million. 


K-HEM | It’s the age of rightsizing
K-HEM | It’s the age of rightsizing
11th April 2019

K-HEM, the hybrid electrical and mechanical combined power generation units Bauma trade fair is the beating heart of the construction industry and each edition offers a glimpse of what is coming... 


MULTIPURPOSE FORKLIFT TRUCK
The Meclift ML1812R increases efficiency and safety during paper and timber handling
Trucks allow for efficient handling of paper and timber
29th March 2019

South Africa-based equipment supplier BLTWORLD’s extensive range of materials handling equipment encompasses Meclift variable reach trucks, which are equipped with paper clamps for the efficient... 


Parker Hannifin at Hannover Messe 2019: Partnering with customers to increase productivity and profitability through engineering innovation
25th March 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, will present a number of new technology innovations for system solutions, components and services to support and drive... 


Parker Hannifin to showcase its latest mobile system solutions at bauma 2019
25th March 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, will present new, integrated electrified system solutions and technology innovations for sustainable mobile system solutions,... 


Grain conveyor solution system offered
15th March 2019

Heavy lift forklift supplier BLT World offers dependable solutions for specific problems at the transfer points of conveyor systems in bulk materials handling, such as grain in the food and... 


STEEL SECTOR
Steel is an extremely competitive industry and the local industry is facing many challenges
BBD Steel targeting automotive and mining sectors
1st March 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Steel supplier BBD Steel aims to expand its footprint by targeting the mining and automotive sectors directly, says BBD Steel business development director Gwen Mahuma. The company, which is 100%... 


The Functional Heavy Duty Impact Traffic Door
The Functional Heavy Duty Impact Traffic Door
29th January 2019

Engineered not only for optimum durability and safety, the Apex SR 9000 heavy duty impact door manages to blend into any environment as a result of its sleek, modern design. Wim Dessing, sales... 


New Healthcare Clinic Paved By Technicrete
New Healthcare Clinic Paved By Technicrete
21st January 2019

Health care clinics by their very nature have an enormous amount of foot traffic that requires safe, sturdy, attractive and long-lasting paving. The new Jouberton Community Clinic, a primary health... 


TwinPower generator doubles the power, flexibility of containerised gensets
7th December 2018 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco Power Technique’s new prime power TwinPower containerised generators, the QAC 1100 and QAC 1450, are a well-suited power solution for... 


Springs-based fuel cell SEZ approved
5th December 2018 By: Nadine James

The special economic zone (SEZ) for fuel cell development, proposed for development by the Gauteng Industrial Development Zone initiative and Impala Platinum (Implats), has been approved, Implats... 


HySA strategy bears fruit with multiple projects nearing commercialisation
5th December 2018 By: Nadine James

The Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) strategy has produced multiple inventions and pilot projects that are nearing commercialisation, Department of Science and Technology Hydrogen and Energy chief... 


Display depicting ocean pollution
Pollutec covers full spectrum of environmental industry
3rd December 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Environmental trade show Pollutec concluded a successful fortieth anniversary, in Lyon, France, last week. This year’s event saw an increase in the number of international exhibitors and also... 


DST hosts hydrogen fuel cell technology conference
3rd December 2018 By: Nadine James

Global stakeholders in the multibillion-dollar fuel cell industry will meet in Pretoria this week for the thirtieth Steering Committee Meeting of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel... 


The all new Toyota forklift rapid response app
22nd November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With the new Toyota Forklift Rapid Response App, help is at your fingertips. It takes just three easy steps to download the new Toyota Forklift Rapid Response App for easy and efficient monitoring... 


Electric forklifts for fast-growing drinks producer
Electric forklifts for fast-growing drinks producer
15th November 2018

Multi-national beverage manufacturer, Kingsley Beverages, has become the first largescale company in South Africa to make the switch from internal combustion-engine forklifts to more productive and... 


Jungheinrich:
Jungheinrich: "Your Connection To Success"
23rd April 2018

Largest exhibitor at CeMAT 2018 Intralogistics 4.0 is lived daily at Jungheinrich 


Latest acquisition extends Concord Cranes’ reach in Namibia
Latest acquisition extends Concord Cranes’ reach in Namibia
21st February 2018

Concord Namibia, which forms part of the Concord Cranes Group, has expanded its geographical reach in Namibia through the strategic acquisition of a Walvis Bay-based company. Concord Cranes... 


Autonomous food robots move with the times
20th February 2018

Manufacturers in the food and drink sector are increasingly asked to provide a wider variety of offerings, without suffering a decrease in productivity. These demands have dramatically increased... 


Chris Griffith and Ian Botha
Mogalakwena gushes cash as Amplats modernises, studies growth, advances fuel cell
19th February 2018 By: Martin Creamer

The Mogalakwena platinum mine lived up to its reputation of being the most profitable platinum group metals (PGM) mine on the planet when it gushed cash and elevated a modernising, community... 


Information systems in the field for 10+ years
Information systems in the field for 10+ years
8th September 2017

The phrase ‘information is power’ is a widely used term. However, RCT believes its relevant information that empowers customers; which is why for the past 10 years, the company has been providing... 


Ryan Nortje
Ryan Nortje
21st July 2017 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we feature Ryan Nortje, logistics director of Goscor Lift Trucks, which sells and distributes equipment and parts to the materials handling industry   


"Women of access" help Goscor reach new heights in rental industry
11th July 2017

Goscor Access Rental is blazing the way for women in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Excelling at maintaining long-term client relationships and customer service, in addition to sales, the... 


RESPONSIBLE USE 
Companies need to ensure that employees do not abuse alcohol
Organisations need to have zero tolerance approach to alcohol abuse
3rd February 2017 By: Victor Moolman

There is a need for high-risk industries, such as those in the materials handling and logistics sector, to have proper policies in place regarding alcohol consumption, as this would likely decrease... 


EASY LIFTING 
The variable reach trucks are capable of easily lifting large rolls of materials
New equipment available from local supplier exclusively
3rd February 2017

Machine manufacturer Meclift variable reach trucks, which are designed to swiftly, efficiently and safely handle heavy loads of materials such as steel and aluminium, are now available in South... 


FORKLIFT 
Goscor Lift Truck has received new ISO certification for its forklifts
Group of companies receives recognised certification
3rd February 2017

Equipment group of companies Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC), has been accredited by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) with the 9001:2008 certificate demonstrating the... 


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