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FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA invests R218 m to increase local production capacity
11th December 2023

Following the successful completion of its Phase One expansion at its Isando facility, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is on track with the next phase of the project. Commencing earlier this year and... 


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Delba Electrical's large machine division offers expert medium and high voltage rotating machine repairs and rewinding
30th November 2023

Rotating machines repairer Delba Electrical stands at the forefront of innovation in the field of electrical rotating machine repairs, boasting a cutting-edge facility specifically designed for the... 


New Condra crane for dissolving pulp plant
New Condra crane for dissolving pulp plant
29th November 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Condra has completed manufacture of a service and maintenance crane for Saiccor Mill’s Feed Three pulp dryer line at Umkomaas on South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal south coast. The... 


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Delba Electricals’ expertise in repairing low voltage motors up to 1 000 V
17th November 2023

Rotating equipment repairer Delba Electrical has long been a leading name in the world of electric rotating machines. Renowned for its dedication to quality, innovation and reliability, Delba has... 


Sun City’s newest high-end development nears completion
27th October 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Sun International’s R295-million Lefika Villas development is 85% complete and fully booked one year after breaking ground on the expansion at its iconic Sun City resort, in the North West. The... 


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Delba's copper extrusion and coil manufacturing division: Pioneering innovation and excellence in every venture
19th October 2023

In the world of electrical rotating machines, the name Delba Electrical has long been synonymous with innovation and quality. Delba, a renowned company with a rich history, has consistently... 


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Collaboration to develop heavy-duty motors
13th October 2023

Industrial products supplier BMG’s electric motor designers and engineers have collaborated with global electric motor specialists to develop the Synergy IE3 range of electric motors that meet... 


Navigating rising energy costs in the SA construction sector
Navigating rising energy costs in the SA construction sector
3rd October 2023

By early July, South Africans had already experienced the equivalent of 170 days of rolling blackouts. For construction companies, the subsequent investments in alternative energy sources and... 


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Timeous turnaround on motor repair
22nd September 2023

Last month, electric motor repair company Marthinusen & Coutts Zambia was requested by a copper smelter based in the Copperbelt region of Zambia to provide an in-country repair solution to two of... 


R107m Steenbras Dam scheme upgrade in the works to help Cape Town ease loadshedding
18th September 2023 By: News24Wire

A R107-million refurbishment of the Steenbras Hydro Pumped Storage Scheme is on the pipeline, with Capetonians hoping it will bring further relief from load shedding. This week, the City of Cape... 


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Fuel for Thought: Liquified Petroleum Gas
14th September 2023

The past several years have shown that a range of fuel options for power generation is an important hedge against instability. Fuel flexibility is a hallmark of Capstone microturbines, which can... 


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ESTER-GAZERS: Testing guidelines for ester oils in transformers - part 2
11th September 2023

By Gert Nel, WearCheck divisional manager: transformers, and Corné Dames, WearCheck transformer consultant ABSTRACT 


Buildings, construction sector requires two-pronged approach to decarbonise – report
23rd August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s buildings and construction sector, which includes the operation of residential and commercial buildings, in addition to construction, accounts for about 7% of South Africa’s direct... 


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Parts for Boeing airliners to be manufactured in Ethiopia
21st August 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed an agreement with major US aerospace group Boeing under which the former will manufacture aircraft parts for the latter. This was announced by the Ethiopian... 


African venture capital investments fell by 43% in H1
4th August 2023 By: Darren Parker

Venture capital investments in Africa fell by 43% year-on-year in the first half of this year according to a report published by venture capital body AVCA – the African Private Capital Association.... 


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Latest switchgear unveiled
3rd August 2023

Electrical solutions provider MV Switchgear, a division of ACTOM, has unveiled its latest product, the SBV4XE switchgear. Developed as a successor to the SBV4 and SBV4E models, which are... 


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Delba's Field Services: Your Trusted Onsite Solution for All Electrical Rotating Equipment Problems
2nd August 2023

Collectively, electrical rotating equipment is the workhorse of modern industrial operations, powering a wide range of machinery across various sectors. However, like any complex mechanical system,... 


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Modular systems could transform sustainable housing – UP lecturer
21st July 2023 By: Lynne Davies

Standardised modular building systems, supplemented by educational mobile applications, could transform aspects of the local construction sector, says University of Pretoria (UP) senior lecturer... 


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PVInsight tests its 20 000th solar PV module
4th July 2023

Consider a large solar photovoltaic (PV) plant with 300 000 PV modules or panels as they are commonly called. How do you know whether they meet the quality or power output standards specified by... 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
30th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen has marked another significant milestone for Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project. 


Renergen secures $500m loan for Phase 2 of Virginia gas project
26th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Green energy supplier Renergen has marked another significant milestone for Phase 2 of its Virginia gas project, through the completion of a notification process by the US International Development... 


Competition Tribunal dismisses case of alleged corruption in Eskom tender
22nd June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Local regulatory body the Competition Tribunal has dismissed a case of collusive tendering through price fixing against four firms and three joint ventures (JVs) that participated in a 2015 Eskom... 


Delba Electrical Field Services for electrical rotating machines
Delba Electrical Field Services for electrical rotating machines
31st May 2023

Enhancing customer satisfaction: Unleashing the power of Delba Electrical’s field service capabilities for electrical motors In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, Delba Electrical is... 


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Isover launches QTech™, the light mineral wool for medium temperature industrial applications
26th May 2023

Isover now offers a comprehensive range of mineral wool and stone wool insulation products that provide thermal, acoustic and fire resistance in a wide variety of industry applications as well as... 


Power Up with Peace of Mind
24th May 2023

From the smallest component through to building a Freedom Won (“FW”) containerised solution - with each step of the way, safety is paramount. FW, an original equipment manufacturer, is compliant... 


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Batteries, pesticides and lubricants added to Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes
24th May 2023

By Lerato Molefi, Associate, Paula-Ann Novotny, Senior Associate & Hassan Mahlawe, Candidate Attorney from Webber Wentzel Portable batteries, pesticides and lubricant oils now fall under the... 


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PRASA New Rolling Stock Acquisition Programme, South Africa – update
19th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Siemens Mobility has successfully completed the Gauteng resignalling project, which it has described as “the biggest signalling project in South African history”.  


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Early detection system for overheating of cables now available in SA
12th May 2023

Energy management and automation specialists Schneider Electric has unveiled its PowerLogic HeatTag, described as a smart sensor for early detection of overheating of wire connections or cables... 


Loadshedding places increased pressure on transformers at substations
12th May 2023

Constant loadshedding has highlighted the vulnerability of critical electrical infrastructure such as transformers at substations. This means local authorities must implement specific measures to... 


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Use of soft starters, VSDs in irrigation beneficial
5th May 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Implementing modern electric motor control technology in the agriculture industry has become increasingly important to improve efficiency throughput, reduce downtime, reduce waste, and drive... 


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TMS-Redec
5th May 2023

Industrial services company TMS-Redec offers turnkey solutions for shutdown and other large scale maintenance requirements. We also offer a basket of standalone services catering to clients in the... 


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PVC fabric structures beneficial for accommodation
21st April 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The projects of specialists Canvas and Tent have demonstrated the beneficial and cost-effective use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for mine-site accommodation, says Canvas and Tent group marketing... 


Company to capitalise on demand for container solutions
21st April 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

There is currently a significant global demand for containerised and mobile engineered solutions. These solutions include fully equipped and tested motor control centres and substations. The... 


TMS Group, Redec merge to create strengthened industrial solutions provider
17th April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial service solutions providers TMS Group Industrial Services and industrial and engineering solutions provider Redec Services have merged. Both businesses are part of Sekta Group, a 51%... 


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Stellenbosch researcher creates new composite material
12th April 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

A researcher at Stellenbosch University (SU), near Cape Town, in the Western Cape, has developed a new composite material, made from Port Jackson trees (Acacia saligna) and recycled low-density... 


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Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update
31st March 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

A major milestone was achieved with regard to the completion of the steam generator replacements on Koeberg Power Station’s Unit 1 in March. 


A warehouse burnt down during the July 2021 unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng
South African catastrophes, power woes signal end of cheap insurance
30th March 2023 By: Reuters

Three major jolts in as many years coupled with the once unthinkable possibility of a power grid collapse have spooked reinsurers in South Africa, spelling an end to cheap coverage in the... 


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Boiler tube cleaning equipment to the rescue
24th March 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Boilers have to be cleaned regularly to keep power plants and other equipment operating efficiently because ash build-up forms slag deposits on the boiler tubes, acting like a layer of insulation,... 


Unit 1 steam generator being moved to the storage building
Eskom says ‘unexpected challenges’ during Koeberg Unit 1 outage will delay restart
22nd March 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The first Unit 1 steam generator at the Koeberg power station has been removed from the containment building and placed into an on-site storage building – a development that Eskom describes as a... 


UPVC windows, doors and profiles
20th March 2023

The affordable, energy saving and environmentally friendly choice for homes and buildings Exelliq, the world’s leading supplier of extrusion lines, toolings and turnkey plants for profile... 


A plltruded glass reinforced polyester condenser cooling tower installed on a mining site.
Cooling towers for Kloof refrigeration plant expansion
17th March 2023

Thermal solutions specialist IWC has designed, fabricated and erected a new pultruded glass reinforced polyester (GRP) condenser cooling tower for multinational mining and metals processing group... 


thyssenkrupp Uhde expertise extends the life of ammonia tank for continuous safe operation
16th March 2023

thyssenkrupp Uhde has reached the halfway mark in the inspection and refurbishment of an ammonia tank located at Richards Bay’s back-of-port facilities in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province.... 


Supplier provides efficient valves for safe flow control
10th March 2023

Valve solutions supplier BMG’s Fluid Technology division supplies and supports an extensive range of components for fluid technology systems and general industrial applications. These products... 


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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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Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD

For over 30 years, Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment (PTY) LTD has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining specialist...

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Rittal is a world leading provider of top-quality integrated systems for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and...

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