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Commodity-specific drive train solutions benefit African mines
11th December 2025

From platinum and gold to coal and copper, SEW‑EURODRIVE asserts that its move into digital drive technologies has become integral to mining applications, positioning the company as a major force... 


Three BMG service vehicles parked in front of a mining operation
Diagnostic technology used to prevent failures
5th December 2025 By: Halima Frost

Having the necessary technologies, parts and expertise on hand has enabled industrial equipment supplier BMG to cement its long-standing partnership with a leading platinum group metals mining... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE, highlights the company’s growing range of power packs and engineered drive solutions for demanding industrial environments
SEW EURODRIVE sets the pace with power packs in African mining
3rd December 2025

Comprehensively supporting the mining sector with commodity-specific drive train solutions, SEW-EURODRIVE has cemented its reputation as a trusted partner to the industry - a testament to its... 


Global gear leaders drive industrial success across sub-Saharan Africa
Global gear leaders drive industrial success across sub-Saharan Africa
28th November 2025

With almost three centuries of combined industrial gearbox applications experience, David Brown Santasalo (DBS) designs, engineers and manufactures tailor-made mechanical power transmission... 


Yellow equipment on mining site
How elastomeric couplings drive mining efficiency
7th November 2025

The mining industry relies on equipment that operates under extreme stress, encompassing heavy loads, shock vibration, abrasive dust and unpredictable conditions. Every component in that system... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa service and repair centre
SEW-EURODRIVE opens new facility for full-circle gearbox servicing and repairs
23rd October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gears and motors original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has opened a new service and repair facility in Aeroton, Johannesburg, to provide customers with full gearbox... 


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Sintech
26th September 2025

Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications not only in mining and mining-related industries, but also the... 


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Using filtration carts to help clean contaminated lubricants
19th September 2025

Contaminated lubricants can affect an entire machinery system, resulting in downtime, equipment repairs, or replacement, leading to increased costs.   Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa... 


Reliability When It Matters Most: Lubrication Solutions for Planting Summer Crops
Reliability When It Matters Most: Lubrication Solutions for Planting Summer Crops
16th September 2025

South Africa's diverse climate and terrain present unique challenges during the summer planting season and you require your machinery to operate at peak performance. Whether it's your trusted... 


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Next-gen planetary gearboxes
12th September 2025

Planetary gearboxes have advanced in size, weight and application versatility and SEW-EURODRIVE notes that its locally engineered high performance solutions are extending its reach across a growing... 


Nick McKey, Business Development Representative at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE leads with Next-Gen Planetary Gearboxes
3rd September 2025

Leading the way in planetary gear unit innovation, SEW-EURODRIVE is extending its reach across a growing range of industries, delivering the advantages of this powerful technology through locally... 


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Sugar industry benefits from drive technology solutions
24th July 2025

With a focus on efficiency, uptime and sustainability the South African sugar industry requires energy efficient solutions for its cane handling, processing and refining procedures. SEW-EURODRIVE... 


A Lubrication Engineers South Africa kidney loop filtration cart
Filter cart proposed for lubricant contaminant removal
18th July 2025

When a lubricant becomes contaminated and is not dealt with expeditiously, that contaminated lubricant can affect the entire machinery system that it is part of, reports high-performance lubricant... 


NEXT LEVEL Weir’s NEXT intelligent solutions bring real-time visibility and insights into pump health, operating efficiency and performance monitoring
Technology boosting performance of mill circuit pumps
4th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Technology to provide critical data for clients on the operational performance of mill circuit pump equipment is being leveraged by original-equipment manufacturer Weir. The global company has, for... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
4th July 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


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Using energy audits to manage irrigation costs
20th June 2025

Energy audits conducted on drive systems are helping South African farmers reduce irrigation costs and improve efficiencies. SEW-EURODRIVE says it is expanding its support to the South African... 


Willem Strydom, Business Development Manager: Electronics at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE energy audits help farmers drive down irrigation costs
10th June 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE is expanding its support to South Africa’s agricultural sector by leveraging its world class expertise in energy audits for drive systems - helping farmers unlock cost savings and... 


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Local assembly plant to enhance product offering
2nd May 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Following the inauguration and launch in February of its new regional product centre (RPC) assembly plant, in Johannesburg, bus and truck manufacturer Scania South Africa aims to provide reliable... 


Energy On Tap: Industrial Turbines are Steaming Ahead
29th April 2025

Exploiting excess steam production for power generation of around 200 megawatts (MW) or less (dubbed industrial-scale steam turbine solutions) is more viable and attractive. Industries—including... 


DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY IE3-rated motors help customers in the paper and pulp sector to advance their environmental, social and governance goals by reducing their energy consumption and subsequently, their carbon footprint
Nelspruit branch helps paper and pulp facility remain competitive
28th March 2025

South Africa’s paper and pulp industry is a vital economic sector, with the adoption of sustainable practices, such as improved energy efficiency, having bolstered its resilience despite challenges... 


MARC KLEINER
Condra is leagues ahead of everybody else
Local manufacture, engineering and support underpin market leadership
28th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

While there are several companies in South Africa’s overhead crane and hoist sector claiming to be the largest in Africa, crane manufacturer Condra MD Marc Kleiner says the “true definers of market... 


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Airbus reaffirms its commitment to hydrogen aviation, by means of fuel cells
26th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

At the 2025 edition of its annual, sustainable aerospace-focused, Airbus Summit, the Europe-based global major aerospace and defence group reaffirmed its commitment to develop and market a... 


Aramine announces participation in Bauma 2025 & showcases groundbreaking innovations
20th February 2025

Aramine, a global leader in underground mining equipment, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, announces its participation in Bauma 2025, the world's leading trade fair for... 


Edwin Weyers , Business Development Manager for Projects at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE planetary gear units for high torque requirements
18th February 2025

Packing a compact design, along with high torque and low-speed outputs, the new SEW PPK and SEW P2.e planetary gear units from SEW-EURODRIVE offer new capabilities in continuous heavy duty... 


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Additives improve efficiencies, cost savings
14th February 2025

A major challenge that industrial equipment and services supplier BMG frequently encounters during site visits is the adverse impact of the procurement of low-cost oils, with BMG agricultural,... 


Reliability, ease of maintenance key for critical mill pumps
31st January 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Considerations of reliability, high levels of support and ease of maintenance are key when selecting mill pumps for mining operations, says Weir’s WARMAN pump products GM Marnus Koorts. The... 


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Closing the loop with new service, repair centre
24th January 2025

As part of its strategy to "close the loop" in its service offering, drive and control technologies specialist SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has broken ground on a new 17 000 m2 Service and Repair... 


SEW-EURODRIVE invests R384m in Africa’s largest gearbox service hub
SEW-EURODRIVE invests R384m in Africa’s largest gearbox service hub
24th January 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is advancing its strategy to “close the loop” in drive and control technologies with the development of a new 17 000 m² service and repair centre. Located next to its... 


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Innomotics unveils new geared motors assembly factory in Midrand
28th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Motor and large-drive systems supplier Innomotics (formerly Siemens Large Drives and Low Voltage Motors) on November 28 launched its new Geared Motors assembly factory in Midrand. The factory is... 


AIH Capital’s AIH Fund 1 acquires 49% equity interest in HDC
14th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

AIH Fund I, under the management of private equity fund manager AIH Capital, has closed a second deal with High Duty Castings (HDC), resulting in the fund now owning 49% of the manufacturing... 


Raymond Obermeyer, Managing Director at SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa
SEW-EURODRIVE ‘closes the loop’ with new service and repair centre
13th November 2024

As part of its strategy to ‘close the loop’ in its service offering, SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, has broken ground on a new 17 000 m² Service and... 


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Split bearings improve performance in difficult applications
8th November 2024

Split bearings offer improved performance in difficult applications, says products supplier BMG, noting that this is particularly true when the replacement of standard mounted bearings involves the... 


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Wider range of local planetary units available
1st November 2024

Two new ranges of planetary gearbox solutions are now available to the South African and African markets, both of which are said to be particularly suited the local business environment.... 


Alastair Gerrard, Executive Energy Systems at WEG Africa
Scope for private Steam turbines to feed grid, says WEG Africa
31st October 2024

Steam turbines represent mission critical equipment for a range of industries from sugar and paper to steel and petrochemicals, but there is now greater opportunity among these sectors to generate... 


Jonathan McKey, National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
Much more to choose in local range of SEW-EURODRIVE planetary units
10th October 2024

As SEW-EURODRIVE in South Africa actively extends its offerings to customers, the SEW PPK and SEW P2.e industrial gearbox ranges are good examples of solutions that are well suited to the local... 


The value of understanding why a gear oil is failing
The value of understanding why a gear oil is failing
27th September 2024

Gearboxes are an essential machinery component, and they need to be correctly lubricated in order to function efficiently and for their expected lifespan. However, choosing the right lubricant for... 


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Choice of hybrid power and sustainability solutions
20th September 2024

The availability of a variety of energy technologies, including solar, wind, steam and battery energy storage solutions, allows customers to consider various hybrid energy options to meet their... 


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Greater selection of planetary drives available locally
14th September 2024

A greater selection of planetary drives has been introduced into South Africa and includes SEW-EURODRIVE’s SEW PPK series and the SEW P2.e series of planetary gear units. SEW-EURODRIVE company’s... 


A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
A rebranded WEG set to make powerful debut at Electra Mining Africa
6th September 2024

For over four decades, WEG has established a formidable presence in Africa, consistently showcasing its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This year,... 


WEG Africa CEO Eduardo Werninghaus
Rebranded WEG committed to supporting customers meet their sustainability goals
5th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electrical equipment manufacturer WEG has worked for a year to internally evolve its brand, rebranding from Zest WEG to WEG, and with this comes an increased focus on sustainability. WEG has... 


Eduardo Werninghaus, CEO at WEG Africa
Spoilt for choice by WEG’s hybrid power, sustainability solutions
4th September 2024

Mines today look to partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who share their commitment to sustainability, and can offer the latest technology to optimise production while reducing... 


Jonathan McKey National Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE'S growing local range drives entry into new markets
4th September 2024

As its exhibition presence at Electra Mining Africa showed, SEW-EURODRIVE is rolling out an even greater selection of planetary drives as part of its strategy to ‘close the loop’ in its product... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE to invest R380m in new Joburg drive service, repair facility
2nd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Drive technology manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE has announced an estimated R380-million investment into a new service and repair centre to be built adjacent to its current facilities in Aeroton,... 


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