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Opinion Piece: Zero tolerance for alcohol in the warehousing environment
23rd May 2016

Alcohol use and abuse in the workplace is a challenge across many sectors, but can be a particular problem in industries where employees need to deal with hazardous conditions or operate heavy... 


On-The-Air (08/04/2016)
On-The-Air (08/04/2016)
8th April 2016 By: Martin Creamer

Japan and South Africa are working on a solar plant that will produce hydrogen in this country for fuel cells. Government is intent on creating incentives for mines to benefit from... 


HEAVY DUTY
Universal Storage Systems' new upright beams have been designed to accommodate loads of between 24 t and 30 t
Heavy-duty upright beams handle heavier loads at higher storage levels
14th August 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Steel racking, shelving and mezzanine flooring manufacturer, supplier and installer Universal Storage Systems expects to launch its new upright beams, which will support heavier material loads, by... 


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... 


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... 


TASK TACKLER
The new medium-frame Gehl skid steer loaders’ ground-engaging capabilities and high-capacity strength are ideally suited for excavation applications
New skid steer loader enhances performance with improved strength
3rd April 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

High-end telescopic handler distributor and rough-terrain equipment company Manitou Southern Africa will this year augment its product offering by launching the new Gehl R Series skid steer loaders... 


Saldanha Bay industrial development zone project, South Africa
Saldanha Bay industrial development zone project, South Africa
3rd April 2015 By: Sheila Barradas

Several companies have shown interest in relocating their businesses to the Saldanha Bay industrial development zone. 


Inspection contract awarded
12th September 2014

Swiss-based inspection, verification, testing and certification services provider Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS-SA) was awarded a contract in February to provide statutory inspection... 


Weaker rand affects performance of Imperial’s vehicles unit
12th September 2014 By: Irma Venter

The JSE-listed Imperial group breached the R100-billion revenue mark for the first time in the past financial year, ended June 30. Revenue was up 12% on the previous financial year, to... 


Major upgrade project underway to boost GAC's support for Black Sea offshore drilling
15th May 2014

Boost for Novorossiysk supply base to meet growing demand GAC Russia is underlining its commitment to offshore oil & gas exploration and extraction in the Black Sea with a major project to upgrade... 


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 


New bottom-discharge container for mining industry
27th April 2012 By: Nomvelo Buthelezi

Materials handling company Versatile Container Handling has introduced a new product onto the African market, the Rocket Rail Loading and bottom discharge bulk container system. “It is new... 


Company Announcement: SKF’s new generation automated lubrication systems – eliminates the risk of over lubrication
9th September 2011

Effective, fit-for-purpose lubrication is integral to moving surfaces in almost all industrial and machinery applications, from conveyors, chains, shafts and cables, to steering axles, pivot arms... 


Cost-saving fleet management system successful
28th January 2011

Leading forklift and warehouse equipment supplier Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) national sales manager Patrick Barber reports that its FMX fleet management system aims to help its clients become... 


Components for pallet-free bulk bag produced locally
28th January 2011

Manufacturer of pallet-free bulk bag systems Tellap has invested millions of rands in the development of custom-designed, high-speed machines to enable local box and container specialists... 


Warehouse and storage facility auditing ensure safer working conditions
2nd November 2007 By: Gerrit Bezuidenhout

Materials handling company Swisslog is expanding its range of services to the warehousing industry by introducing an auditing system, aimed at creating a safer warehousing environment. 


New range of warehousing equipment to provide turnkey solution
2nd November 2007 By: Gerrit Bezuidenhout

Distributor of high-end telehandlers and rough terrain equipment company Manitou is introducing a turnkey range of warehousing equipment aimed at providing solutions to materials-handling... 


Warehouse management systems boost productivity, efficiency
2nd November 2007 By: Gerrit Bezuidenhout

The implementation of a proven warehousing management system (WMS), can improve companies' warehouse productivity and efficiency, and save on operating costs, Super Group's technology solutions... 


R10m warehouse renovation improves service
2nd November 2007 By: Gerrit Bezuidenhout

Office furniture manufacturing and distribution company CN Business Furniture has invested about R10-million in its 17 000 square metre warehouse in Bedfordview to ensure safe working conditions... 


Company Announcment: Mentrail Finds Uses From Mining To Warehousing
2nd October 2007

Attached please find a press release on: Mentrail guardrail from local manufacturer Andrew Mentis is ideal for use as a barrier inside warehouses to protect walls and machinery from materials... 


Gas pipeline enters commissioning phase
31st August 2007 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The oil and gas division of local company Rare Holdings, Rare Energy, have been nominated as the vendors to provide all the carbon steel pipes for Sasol Gas's infrastructure of gas pipelines... 


Move enhances cable manufacturer's technology offering
17th August 2007

African cable manufacturer, Aberdare Cables, introduced a new benchmark in warehousing when it moved into a new purpose-built centralised distribution centre in Elandsfontein, Johannesburg late... 


New 44-t handler for Durban harbour
17th August 2007

Cargo and container handling supplier South African Container Depots (SACD) has added another 44 t Hyster full container handler from Barloworld Equipment Handling to its fleet at Durban Harbour,... 


Trucks acquired to meet logistics demand
17th August 2007

South African sorghum beer producer, United National Breweries (UNB), has taken delivery of 22 Hyster Fortens lift trucks from Barloworld Equipment Handling to assist in meeting the demands of its... 


Civil contractor grows its Manitou fleet
17th August 2007

Durability was the main attraction that set in motion the procurement of several Manitou rough terrain forklifts by Northern Cape civil works company Poort Benton, the company says. 


Palletless bulk bags on offer
6th July 2007

Tellap’s new patented environmentally-friendly, recyclable pallet-less bulk bag, which can be described as a pallet within a bag, has been designed for cost-efficient, organised and secure... 


Lifting specialist Palfinger launches new Modderfontein facility
5th July 2007 By: Nelendhre Moodley

International specialist crane & hydraulic lifting equipment manufacturer Palfinger on Thursday marked its reentry into the local market by officially opening its new premises in Modderfontein,... 


Empowered structure takes ladder maker up a rung
29th June 2007 By: Christy van der Merwe

Signing a black economic-empowerment (BEE) agreement is a significant commitment for a medium-sized enterprise such as SA Ladder but, slowly, the company has started reaping the benefits since... 


Parastatal allocates R28bn to port development
22nd June 2007 By: Brindaveni Naidoo

Parastatal Transnet�s five-year investment plan includes the investment of about R28-billion for the improvement and expansion of South Africa�s ports. This investment has been split into three... 


Partnership brings new materials-handling equipment to SA
1st June 2007

The equipment solutions division of JSE listed group, Super Group Equipment (SGE) has entered into partnerships with original equipment manufacturers in order to bring a quality, cost-effective and... 


State
25th May 2007

Tender work arising due to state contracts 


McCarthy’s Pretorius bets on Chinese brands
18th May 2007 By: Irma Venter

Automotive group McCarthy has introduced the first in a series of Chinese products it plans to launch over the next 12 months. 


Supply-chain management company launches equipment solutions
16th March 2007 By: Shannon de Ryhove

JSE-listed Super Group, an integrated supply chain management corporation, has announced the launch of Super Group Equipment (SGE). SGE is an earthmoving and equipment solutions company with a... 


New forklifts for container manufacturer
2nd March 2007

Nampak corrugated in Port Elizabeth recently acquired three 1.8ton TCM forklifts from Criterion Equipment. The new forklifts form part of a large fleet that Nampak operates, and are used to move... 


Brimming truck market fuels forklift sales
2nd February 2007 By: Irma Venter

Forklift sales in South Africa have more than doubled since 2001. 


Mobile container handler ensures safe transportation of hazardous substances
2nd February 2007

Materials handling company Big Lift Trucks has launched a new mobile container handling system that also ensures the safe handling, transportation and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous... 


New forklift moves 100 000 bricks daily
2nd February 2007

Bricks and Paving Supplier company, GHC Bricks and Paving based in Krugersdorp, has been established for two years but produces between four to five million bricks a month. 


State
26th January 2007

Tender work arising due to state contracts. 


State
19th January 2007

Tender work arising due to state contracts. 


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