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Newly built facility to cater for calibration market
18th February 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

The newly built Water Flow Meter Calibration facility in Alberton, Gauteng, completed last month, has been built solely for the purpose of providing South African National Accreditation System... 


Society aims to bridge graduate skills gap for industry
18th February 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

With the development of control devices and systems changing and migrating to smart technology in preparation for artificial intelligence (AI) for easier maintenance and faster responses, there is... 


KITE 2022 – the leading industrial exhibition for the KZN region – opens on 16 February
2nd February 2022

The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2022 will open to great fanfare between 16 and 18 February at the Durban Exhibition Centre, a mere seven months after the original... 


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Zest WEG
28th January 2022

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


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Matsumori waste-to-energy plant refurbishment, Japan
28th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Sendai City plans to refurbish the Matsumori waste-to-energy plant, in Mitagi Prefecture, an incineration plant for municipal solid waste. 


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Eskom warns of elevated diesel use as system outlook remains precarious
27th January 2022 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned electricity group Eskom is warning that its use of the country’s diesel-fuelled open cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) is set to remain elevated in the coming months as the utility seeks to... 


Why a commercial UPS should never be used in an industrial application
8th December 2021

By Ivor Becks, Sales Specialist, UPS Systems, Southern Africa, ABB South Africa Many process industries often create harsh environments due to various factors. These include mechanical vibration... 


Water treatment plant for Gauteng community
3rd December 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

WEC Projects, with a joint venture (JV) partner, has designed and built a new water treatment plant to supply potable water to one of the most populous communities in Gauteng. The R270-million... 


Company provides new filtration solutions
26th November 2021

With the growing trend for diesel-fuelled equipment, industrial equipment supplier BMG has recognised a demand for the supply of cleaner, non-contaminated diesel and lubricant oils, says BMG fluid... 


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Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
26th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Kropz has reported that the Elandsfontein project is on schedule, albeit tight. 


Kropz’s Elandsfontein project remains on track, albeit tightly so
23rd November 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Emerging African phosphate developer Kropz’s Elandsfontein project, in South Africa, remains on schedule, albeit tight, and within the original projected capital budget for commissioning next... 


Babcock achieves significantly lower emission levels with NOx abatement solution roll-out
22nd November 2021

Since implementing one of the first nitrogen oxide (NOx) abatement projects in the country in 2019, Babcock International has completed a further three boiler installations at a large industrial... 


The value of proper engineering in fire protection design
19th November 2021

By Dr Niel Jordaan, - B. Eng (Mechanical), M. Eng (Mechanical), PhD (Mechanical Engineering), Professional Registration: Pr. Eng, Engineering Manager at Sperosens. Fire protection systems are some... 


Software helps miners manage tailings, waste
19th November 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Software company IsoMetrix’s tailings management solution has been developed over many years to help miners manage their incidents, obligations and risks related to mine waste facilities. The... 


WEC Projects unveils new treatment plant
17th November 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

WEC Projects, with an undisclosed joint venture partner, has designed and built a new water treatment plant to supply potable water to one of the most populous communities in Gauteng. The... 


French nuclear group buys Rolls-Royce’s civil nuclear control business
9th November 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

French nuclear design, engineering, manufacture and construction company Framatome announced on Monday that it had completed its acquisition of Rolls-Royce Civil Nuclear Instrumentation and Control... 


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Integrated control improves safety
5th November 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

In an underground mining environment, there is a dire need for an integrated approach to effective dust control for improve underground health conditions. Mine ventilation and cooling company BBE... 


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CAD software now SANS accredited
29th October 2021

Autodesk’s latest version of AutoCAD, the Plant 3D 2022 Toolset, has been accredited to South African National Standards (SANS) and is available on the applications (app) library. AutoCAD is... 


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Mechanics of selecting the right double diaphragm pumps
30th September 2021

When pumping liquid or concentrated products, the pump and piping solutions installed throughout are often the backbone network of numerous industrial and manufacturing applications - and what... 


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Mechanics of selecting the right double diaphragm pumps
29th September 2021

When pumping liquid or concentrated products, the pump and piping solutions installed throughout are often the backbone network of numerous industrial and manufacturing applications - and what... 


EPC regulations to support energy efficiency businesses, says Alliance Energy
27th September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations gazetted by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in December 2020 present opportunities for individuals and businesses in the... 


Design ensures conveyor success
24th September 2021

Technological mining solutions company TAKRAF India has outlined the design features and challenges overcome in designing an overland conveyor - “the lifeline” for Indian aluminum producer Utkal... 


The Macraes mine's production guidance has been revised.
OceanaGold’s guidance unchanged despite changes to outlook for NZ mines
13th September 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed OceanaGold on Monday revised the 2021 production guidance for its Macraes and Waihi operations, which were suspended for 15-days in accordance with New Zealand’s Covid-19 restrictions,... 


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Elandsfontein phosphate project, South Africa – update
10th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Significant progress continues to be made at the project. 


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South Africa’s radio telescope success stimulates international expansion investment
3rd September 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) has already awarded the contracts for the construction of the infrastructure required for the expansion of the country’s world-leading MeerKAT... 


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South Africa’s radio telescope success stimulates international expansion investment
3rd September 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) has already awarded the contracts for the construction of the infrastructure required for the expansion of the country’s world-leading MeerKAT... 


Kropz holds steady cash of $12m; Elandsfontein work progressing despite some setbacks
1st September 2021 By: Donna Slater

For the six months ended June 30, Aim-listed emerging African phosphate explorer and developer Kropz held steady cash of $12-million, the same value it held at the period ended December 31, 2020.... 


Rockwell Automation appoints Kalahari Automation Distributors as new authorised distributor in Botswana
30th August 2021

Rockwell Automation has announced the appointment of Kalahari Automation Distributors (KAD) as a new authorised distributor in Botswana. With an abundance of mineral deposits and a scarcity of... 


Adcock Ingram delivers ‘resilient performance’ despite difficult operating environment
25th August 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

South African pharmaceuticals giant Adcock Ingram delivered a “resilient performance” in the financial year ended June 30, which CEO Andy Hall said was despite the difficult operating environment,... 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom confirmed on August 9 that an explosion at the Medupi power station's Unit 4 generator had resulted in extensive damage to the generator. 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 1, the last of six generation units of the Medupi power station, has attained commercial operation status. 


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Unique thermowell design on offer
6th August 2021

Measuring instruments supplier Wika Instruments offers its ScrutonWell as an alternative to a standard thermowell. The ScrutonWell, manufactured by Wika, is typically used in applications commonly... 


Dynamic Fluid Controls RF control valve.
Company’s products doing well in mining market
30th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Valve manufacturer Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) is supplying valves to several mine projects, mainly because technological advancements in valve and pipeline solutions offer an alternative to using... 


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HMA Wear Solutions South Africa - Mining, Power & Processing
30th July 2021 By: Yolande Botes

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: A great story of development and growth started from humble beginnings with two people, Keith Halley and Mike Mellowes starting the engineering... 


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Zest WEG - Electrical and electronic manufacturing for all sectors
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: Zest Electric Motors was founded in South Africa by James Blakemore in 1980, selling WEG electric motors and has been affiliated with WEG Brazil from... 


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B&W Instrumentation and Electrical
23rd July 2021

Leading electrical and instrumentation company B&W are one of the largest specialist electrical and instrumentation (E&I) contractors in South Africa, with over 48 years’ experience in the... 


Thor Explorations expects to pour first gold at Nigeria project this month
19th July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

TSX-V-listed Thor Explorations expects to pour its first gold from the Segilola gold project, in Nigeria, before the end of July, as it starts the commissioning of the gold processing plant... 


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Clean, green copper to be produced at Kamoa’s hydropowered DRC operation
16th July 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Clean, green copper is to be the order of the day at the Kamoa Copper operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ivanhoe Mines-Zijin operation has secured clean, renewable... 


Manufacturer provides solutions for distance learning
16th July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Educational engineering equipment manufacturer and importer Amtec Techniquip has developed new products to assist in local distance learning at a time when learners cannot physically access their... 


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MRT Global
16th July 2021

Leading South African engineering company MRT Global specialises in providing multi-disciplinary engineering services including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, plate work, electrical and... 


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Flow measurement tech still key in industry
9th July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Despite electronic control systems and measurement instrumentation dominating applications in the processing and manufacturing industries, pressure, temperature, level, flow measurement and... 


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The testo 883 Thermal Imaging Camera offers an infrared resolution which can even be expanded to 640 x 480 pixels
New thermal imaging camera launched
9th July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Portable measurement instrumentation company Testo South Africa, a subsidiary of Testo SE & Co. KGaA, in Germany, launched a new handheld testo 883 thermal imaging camera in the second quarter of... 


Around-the-clock vaccine freezer monitoring
9th July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Local automation and control industry electronic products manufacturer Omniflex is providing Data2Desktop technology to monitor and detect slight internal temperature deviation in Covid-19 vaccine... 


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ESAB South Africa

ESAB South Arica, the leading supplier of high-end welding and cutting products to the Southern African industrial market is based in...

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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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