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AfriSam works with SanteQ to bring Thembisa solid homes
2nd June 2021

In a housing market that is desperate for quality, robust and affordable homes, advanced building technology frontrunner, Sanjo Fabtech Sterling has been collaborating with construction materials... 


SAFETY FIRST The most dangerous part of doing furnace rebuilds is the demolition that first has to take place
Furnace sector heating up after Covid-19
28th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

There has been a significant increase in project activity for furnace services company Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) since the start of this year. DGC commercial manager Louwrens Minnie tells... 


DRIVES FOR SECTOR
Mechatronic solutions that ensure energy savings, increased flexibility, high efficiency processes and low maintenance requirements
Advanced drive solutions reduce system costs
28th May 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s range of Danfoss electronic, mechanical and intelligent ‘mechatronic’ devices are designed to optimise automation processes and reduce energy consumption in... 


Global economic recovery drives first-quarter platinum demand higher
Global economic recovery drives first-quarter platinum demand higher
17th May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

As the global economy continued to recover, boosted by widespread stimulus measures, demand for platinum increased by 26% or about 405 000 oz year-on-year to more than 1.9-million ounces in the... 


The Furukawa DCR22 drill rig developed in partnership with ELB Equipment
New drill rig specially developed for local requirements
14th May 2021

A new down-the-hole crawler drill rig has been designed specifically for Southern African drilling conditions. Local mining equipment supplier ELB Equipment partnered with Japanese drill rig... 


Too cold to handle? Race is on to pioneer shipping of hydrogen
12th May 2021 By: Reuters

Hydrogen is touted as an inevitable green fuel of the future. Tell that to the people who'll have to ship it across the globe at hyper-cold temperatures close to those in outer space. Yet that is... 


The SM AirSeT medium voltage switchgear from Schneider Electric
Digital switchgear goes green
7th May 2021

A new medium voltage (MV) switchgear range uses pure air and vacuum interruption instead of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas, making it environment-friendly while also allowing users to take... 


Apex high speed doors offer efficiency in operation as well as durability
Effectively sealing doorways keeps cold air at bay
23rd April 2021

Finding ways to effectively seal large doorways is particularly important during winter, as preventing the flow of cold air helps to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures and ensures productive... 


SMOOTH FINISH
Tutomotive design and manufacture need the correct materials to meet stringent quality, acoustic, safety and environmental requirements
Quality materials optimise automotive performance
16th April 2021

Geosynthetic manufacturer and supplier Fibertex specialists work closely with automotive manufacturers to design solutions for vehicles, using lightweight materials for high performance, enhanced... 


Seal doorway before winter blues hit
29th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With winter on the horizon, companies with large doorways that allow easy access will have to find a way of maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures to ensure productive working conditions. Wim... 


Opinion: Is load-shedding here to stay?
Opinion: Is load-shedding here to stay?
15th March 2021

In this opinion piece, South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) GM Barry Bredenkamp writes about steps electricity users can take to reduce demand as load-shedding continues.... 


Volvo Trucks launches four new ranges in local market
Volvo Trucks launches four new ranges in local market
19th February 2021 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks South Africa has introduced four new truck ranges to the local market, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity.   The launch of the four new-generation... 


Modular substation containing cast resin transformer and associated switchgear
Customised transformers for Mozambique liquified natural gas plant
12th February 2021

A number of specialised transformers have been designed for a liquified natural gas (LNG) plant being constructed in northern Mozambique. The custom-designed solution for the LNG mega-project,... 


Eaton welcomes move away from sulphur hexafluoride switchgear
11th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

Power management solutions company Eaton welcomes a move by the European Union (EU) away from sulphur hexafluoride- (SF6-) based electrical switchgear toward more environment-friendly... 


Specialised transformers from Trafo for LNG plant
4th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Twenty custom-designed transformers are being prepared by dry-type transformer specialists Trafo Power Solutions for a liquified natural gas (LNG) plant being constructed in northern Mozambique.... 


NAACAM, members demonstrate innovation, resilience in challenging year
NAACAM, members demonstrate innovation, resilience in challenging year
22nd January 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The detrimental effects of the Covid-19 pandemic compelled many local companies in the automotive component manufacturing industry to re-evaluate the manner in which they operated this year. Local... 


Sales growth of 3.4% in local currencies for 2020 – strong Q4 increase of 5.5%
21st January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Sales increase of 3.4% in local currencies – 2020 sales at CHF 7.88 billion (–2.9% in CHF) Strong growth of 5.5% in the fourth quarter (organic: 4.1%) Completion of acquisition of Adeplast... 


Extensive range of environmental T&M instruments now available from RS Components
18th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

RS PRO own-brand range includes thermal imaging cameras, sound level meters, psychrometers and microwave emissions detectors RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM),... 


Dry-type transformers ensure safety at LNG camp
15th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dry-type transformers supplied by specialist company Trafo Power Solutions are ensuring the safe and reliable operation of substations in a construction camp at a large liquified natural gas (LNG)... 


Concor fast-tracks covid-19 modules for Jubilee Hospital
14th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Concor successfully completed a fast-track Covid-19 facility at Jubilee Hospital using innovative building technology. This was handed over on 27 November 2020, having begun work on site some five... 


Atlantis Special Economic Zone for green technologies, South Africa
Atlantis Special Economic Zone for green technologies, South Africa
8th January 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Atlantis Special Economic Zone aims to capitalise on the Western Cape’s booming renewable-energy and green technology sector.  


The D&H Horizontal Mixing Chamber
US bitumen mixing chamber available in South Africa
20th November 2020

SPONSORED POST: An innovative horizontal mixing chamber that offers a solution for the effective mixing of bitumen with crumbed rubber, polymers, or any dry powder, is now available in South... 


Kudankulan nuclear power project – units 3 and 4, India
Kudankulan nuclear power project – units 3 and 4, India
20th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Indian Atomic Energy Commission is building two additional 1 000 MW water-water energetic reactors in Kudankulam, in Tamil Nadu. 


Cape Town settlements benefit from cool roofs this summer
Cape Town settlements benefit from cool roofs this summer
12th November 2020

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) is rolling out 26 000 m2 of cool roofing technology in the City of Cape Town as part of the Cool Roofs and Insulation Collaboration.... 


SANEDI rolls out cool roof project in Cape Town
SANEDI rolls out cool roof project in Cape Town
11th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) is rolling out 26 000 m2 of cool roofing technology in the City of Cape Town as part of the Cool Roofs and Insulation Collaboration.... 


Keeping power station pumps up to speed
4th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Integrated Pump Technology is keeping the submersible pumps at a large Limpopo power station’s process drain sumps in optimal condition through high quality maintenance. The stainless steel... 


Keeping power station pumps up to speed
Keeping power station pumps up to speed
4th November 2020

Integrated Pump Technology is keeping the submersible pumps at a large Limpopo power station’s process drain sumps in optimal condition through high quality maintenance. The stainless steel... 


Senior analytical chemist, Lynette Pillay, feeds samples into the new high performance liquid chromatography machine at WearCheck’s transformer laboratory in Durban
New transformer monitoring technology gives speedy results
30th October 2020

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Condition monitoring specialists WearCheck recently invested several million rands in four brand new laboratory instruments for their flourishing transformer... 


Eaton’s Power Xpert UX - designed for the most critical applications
Eaton’s Power Xpert UX - designed for the most critical applications
29th October 2020

Eaton’s Power Xpert UX International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) rated high-voltage switchgear system is designed for the most critical applications. The company’s focus is to develop the... 


Concrete that works fine – without any sand
Concrete that works fine – without any sand
27th October 2020

No-fines concrete (NFC) is obtained by eliminating the fine material – sand - from the normal concrete mix. Instead, single-sized coarse aggregates are surrounded and held together by a thin layer... 


Covid-19 regulations up demand for Kwikspace mobile classrooms
Covid-19 regulations up demand for Kwikspace mobile classrooms
15th October 2020 By: Tracy Klückow

With Covid-19 regulations requiring increased capacity to ensure adequate space to comply with physical distancing measures, modular buildings manufacturer Kwikspace Modular Buildings is seeing... 


10 maintenance tips for lockdown
9th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With many countries currently in some form of forced lockdown, a number of businesses have been forced to shut down their operations for an uncertain time period. Many organisations can lock their... 


DEWATERING SOLUTIONS 
WEDA D drainage pumps are designed to pump water containing abrasive solids of 4 mm to 12 mm diameter
Dewatering solutions suited for versatile applications
9th October 2020

Industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco’s WEDA electric submersible pump series offers dewatering solutions for the construction, industrial, agriculture, emergency and maintenance sectors,... 


Lake Charles Chemicals Project, US – update
Lake Charles Chemicals Project, US – update
2nd October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Sasol has completed damage assessments of its Lake Charles Chemical Complex following the landfall of Hurricane Laura on August 27. 


Cracking the Code – North American Plumbing Product Compliance
30th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

There is no doubt that export is important to the South African economy since 30%(1) of the South African GDP is tied to the export of goods or services.  Any manufacturer sending products into... 


The Apex SR 9000 door is engineered to be lightweight but robust
Lightweight door for heavy traffic
22nd September 2020

An insulated traffic door that aims to facilitate ease of access into and out of areas in the workplace, is engineered to withstand heavy traffic and impact, while maintaining its aesthetic... 


Cleanup under way at Sasol's Lake Charles following hurricane
22nd September 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Petrochemicals company Sasol has completed damage assessments of its Lake Charles Chemical Complex’s 14 manufacturing facilities, associated utilities and infrastructure following the landfall of... 


UNMATCHED CONSISTENCY 
Smart Netatmo thermostats ensure the home environment stays at the correct pre-set temperature – no matter what the outside weather conditions are
Heating solutions ensure energy efficiency
18th September 2020

Electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand South Africa’s smart Netatmo solutions, which are designed for convenience, safety and comfort at home, ensure energy efficiency... 


SANEDI continues roll-out of cool roofs solution
7th September 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While South Africa’s energy supply continues to fall short, government organisation the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) says it looks forward to continuing its roll out... 


Apex Strip Curtains & Doors manufacture automated high speed doors for contactless operation.
Contactless high speed doors enhance hygiene standards
4th September 2020

With companies under pressure to ensure optimum hygiene standards, in line with Covid-19 recommendations, contactless automated high speed doors are a beneficial option for manufacturing operations... 


Olkiluoto 3 European pressurised reactor project, Finland – update
Olkiluoto 3 European pressurised reactor project, Finland – update
4th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Fuel loading at the Olkiluoto 3 project will not take place until March next year. 


PHASING IN THE GREEN 
Eskom proposes to continue adopting a phased and prioritised approach to achieve compliance to the Minimum Emission Standards regarding particulate matter
Eskom fully supports South Africa’s lower-carbon trajectory
21st August 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Integrated Resource Plan 2019 (IRP 2019) signals an important move to a range of fuel options for power generation in South Africa, which State-owned power utility Eskom supports. 


FS Containers
FS Containers
21st August 2020

Established over 30 years ago, FS Containers is a fourth-generation family business specialising in providing a wide variety of container solutions throughout South Africa and the rest of Africa.... 


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BOVA Safety Wear

BOVA cemented their reputation in Africa by delivering high quality engineering through their range of safety footwear. 21 years after producing...

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VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd
VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd

For over 60 years, VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the...

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John Thompson
John Thompson

John Thompson, the leader in energy and environmental solutions through value engineering and innovation, provides the following: design, engineer,...

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Essentra Components
Essentra Components

We are responsible manufacturers of essential components. Manufacturing 80 million parts a week, we have over 1 billion parts in stock.

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Condra Cranes
Condra Cranes

ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

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Graduate School Of Technology Management (GSTM)

Advancing leadership in technology, innovation, and project management excellence

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