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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... 


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... 


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... 


Outgoing Implats CEO Terence Goodlace
Platinum supply cliff in sight – Implats
1st September 2016 By: Martin Creamer

Underinvestment in platinum mining is poised to result in serious constraints in platinum supply from South Africa in the future. The early 2020s are foreseen as the years when the current scant... 


NAMIBIAN OFFERING
Barex Equipment will initially offer Doosan and Bendi forklifts, and will expand to include the Crown, Hubtex and Taylor Dunn product ranges
Lift truck company appoints Namibian dealer
27th May 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

Materials handling equipment solutions provider Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) has signed a three-year contract with Windhoek-based equipment and machinery supplier Barex Equipment, appointing... 


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... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
7th April 2016 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week: Diamond market back in sync in 18 to 24 months Implats boosts fuel cell outlook at impressive launch And, Master Drilling maintains eye on growth as strategy gains traction  


Naledi Pandor at Implats fuel cell, hydrogen refuelling station
Govt intent on creating incentives for mines to benefit from platinum fuel-cell investment
5th April 2016 By: Martin Creamer

The South African government is intent on creating incentives for mines to derive greater benefit from investing in platinum fuel-cell technology. Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor, who... 


Bulk Bag Discharger With Hopper Shuttle System
Bulk Bag Discharger With Hopper Shuttle System
17th February 2016

A new BULK-OUT™ Bulk Bag Discharging Station from Flexicon prevents cross-contamination during material changeovers, while eliminating down-time associated with cleaning of hoppers. Beneficial for... 


LIFE OPTIMISATION
The new Crown WT 3000 models run significantly longer on a single optimised battery charge, while maintaining the same pallet throughput
Pallet trucks increase run time, energy efficiency
14th August 2015

Materials handling and equipment company Crown has optimised its WT 3000 series pallet trucks to use battery capacity more efficiently, enabling the forklifts to operate for up to 28% longer on... 


ELGIN ORCHARDS 
The growth and increasing demand for all Kubota products are largely driven by the manufacturer’s focus on innovation and new technologies
Distributor sees satisfactory growth in tractor sales
14th August 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

The growth in sales of Japan-manufactured Kubota tractors, distributed in South Africa by specialist machinery importer and distributor Smith Power Equipment, has been satisfactory, says Smith... 


ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The new elevating cabin is available for heavy forklift trucks with load capacities from 10 t to 18 t and can be raised to a maximum height of 5.5 m
Elevated cabin provides optimised visibility when handling bulky loads
14th August 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Materials handling and industrial truck manufacturer Linde Group Material Handling (Linde MH) has added an ergonomic solution to its range of products - an optional elevating cabin designed for... 


Kaya Ngqaka
Power problems offering platinum huge demand opportunity
2nd April 2015 By: Martin Creamer

The electricity crisis is offering South Africa’s demand-hungry platinum mining companies a major opportunity to stimulate the offtake of platinum. State power utility Eskom’s loadshedding... 


General Purpose Strip Curtains From Apex Strip Curtains & Doors Feature Increased Durability And Flexibility Of Application
1st December 2014

Apex General Purpose Strip Curtains from Apex Strip Curtains & Doors boast a number of industry firsts to increase their durability, flexibility of application and the ability to prevent the... 


Johnson Crane Hire Adds To Small Crane Fleet To Meet Increasing Demand
23rd June 2014

Johnson Crane Hire, which operates the largest mobile crane fleet in Africa, is meeting an increasing demand for hire of cranes below 120 tons by continually adding units to its small crane fleet.... 


Company Announcement: Impressive Growth at Goscor Rental
24th January 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In times when so many companies are under pressure to perform, it is refreshing to hear about those, like the Goscor Group’s Goscor Rental, which have what it takes to move full steam ahead 


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