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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 Hancock

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.... 


Eaton celebrates one-millionth SF6-free panel shipment
20th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Eaton has shipped its one-millionth SF6-free air-insulated switchgear panel in the same year that it is celebrating 60 years of leadership in the development of vacuum switching and air and solid... 


FS Containers
FS Containers
20th 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. 


Trafo Power Solutions' 400 V/22 kV step-up transformer designed for renewable energy applications
Transformers specifically designed for renewable energy plants
14th August 2020

An increasing demand for the use of dry-type transformers in renewable energy plants has been noted as a significant trend. Dry-type distribution transformers are seen as a more suitable... 


SAFELY SOARING 
Rope access was deemed the safest option, as the fireproofing was not stable enough to allow for other more traditional means of access to get close to the gas storage tank
Project completed using rope access
7th August 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Rope access specialist Skyriders completed the removal of a layer of cementitious fireproofing and insulating material from a spherical gas storage tank at a petrochemicals producer, in Mpumalanga,... 


Lightweight but robust, the Apex SR 9000 door is engineered to withstand heavy traffic and impact
Insulated traffic door makes an impact
4th August 2020

With greater emphasis placed on ease of access into and out of areas in the workplace, the Apex SR 9000 insulated impact traffic door stands out as product that will meet these needs, give years of... 


SUPERIOR BENEFITS 
Hemp boasts several characteristics that make it superior from an ecological and economic perspective
Hempcrete advantageous for construction
31st July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Hempcrete provides several advantages when used for the construction of a building, says Cape Town-based architecture firm Wolf and Wolf Architecture founder and principal Wolf Wolf. Hempcrete is a... 


MINIMISING DOWN TIME 
A well-integrated fire suppression system minimises the risks of costly downtime that a fire can entail
Webinar discusses heavy-duty-mining-vehicle fire risk
24th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Vehicle fire suppression system solutions provider Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection hosted a webinar last month to discuss the most common fire risk trends for heavy duty mining vehicles, as well as... 


EA-ELR 9000 HP Programmable Electronic DC Loads with Energy Recovery
20th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The new series of electronic DC loads with energy recovery to mains, called EA-ELR 9000 HP, is an advancement of the series EA-ELR 9000. It offers a wider AC input range for the operation on... 


Schneider Electric Wins Industrial Energy Efficiency Award at Hannover Messe for SF6-Free Medium Voltage Switchgear
20th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The company received the prize for its new SM AirSeT medium voltage switchgear, which uses pure air instead of the industry-standard SF6 greenhouse gas commonly used for grid and industrial... 


Machoy Consulting Acoustics Engineers
Machoy Consulting Acoustics Engineers
17th July 2020

Machoy Consulting Acoustics Engineers is one of Southern Africa’s leading acoustic engineering firms. Our highly qualified team provides specialist advice on all aspects of acoustics, noise and... 


Quality personnel, products key to success for local company
14th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Local developer, manufacturer and distributor Strike Technologies believes the key to success lies in attracting, retaining and developing top quality personnel, which in turn aids in the... 


High speed doors offer contactless operation with increased productivity
8th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With companies under pressure to ensure as contactless operation as possible, automated high speed doors are becoming a viable option. Not only does use of this type of door increase productivity,... 


Trafo customises transformers for renewables and beyond
24th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A focus on application engineering allows Trafo Power Solutions to supply customised dry-type transformers for a range of sectors including renewable energy. “We begin at the proposal stage by... 


NO LIGHT MATTER
Light steel frame building can have more engineering challenges than meets the eye, especially when larger, more complicated projects are considered
More profiles can benefit local market
19th June 2020 By: Darren Parker

The current SANS 517 for light-steel-frame building, which is still in development, focuses only on the application of the C-channel profile, but consulting engineering firm ES Consulting Engineers... 


JOHN BARNARD
Light-steel-frame building could become more popular in South Africa if more local suppliers and builders were properly trained
Training course goes online
19th June 2020 By: Darren Parker

The Southern African Light Steel Frame Building Association (Sasfa) has had to adapt its five-day training course for building contractors, architects, engineers and quantity surveyors to an online... 


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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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Flameblock
Flameblock

FlameBlock is a proudly South African company that engineers, manufactures and supplies fire intumescent and retardant products to the fire...

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SABAT
SABAT

From batteries for boats and jet skis, to batteries for cars and quad bikes, SABAT Batteries has positioned itself as the lifestyle battery of...

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BOVA Safety Wear
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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