Luminaires supplier BEKA Schréder provides a full lighting solution, supported by an extensive product offering, for local manufacturing and processing (M&P) facilities. "There's a need to be... 

By Anoop Hariparsad, Offer and Channel Marketing Manager: Digital Energy at Schneider Electric Many commercial and industrial facilities were built in an era where technology was an afterthought.... 

The Bank of Mozambique, in partnership with the Municipality of Pemba, has built the Metical Square on Wimbi beach in Pemba, Mozambique. This forms part of a countrywide rollout of monuments... 

There have been 81 days of loadshedding in 2022 to date, and with no signs of the energy crisis set to end anytime soon, many households are struggling under the pressure. Preparation is key for... 

Accounting for around 39 per cent of carbon emissions across the globe and one of the world’s biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, the construction industry is under increasing... 

The information derived from a study published this year on the mineralogy and distribution of rare-earth elements (REEs) in Waterberg coalfield high-ash coals could assist with a new concept of... 

With nearly a third of the country not yet electrified, Eskom believes its containerised micro-grids - made of repurposed shipping containers - are an innovative way to solve for energy access,... 

When deciding where to retire, South Africans may consider a number of factors, from security and proximity to healthcare services to recreation options.  While all of these are a crucial part in... 

By Mark Freeman, Offer Manager – Digital Buildings at Schneider Electric South Africa Many building owners, operators, developers and financiers are still not fully aware of the myriad of solutions... 

Electronic products group Ellies on Monday announced that it would embark on a Section 189 process, citing ongoing constrained trading conditions. The JSE-listed company said it would seek to... 

Privately-owned multi-disciplinary company TerraStruc has been in operation since 1998, offering a diverse range of workable, cost-effective solutions backed by a team of experts with extensive... 

Following the official launch of JSE-listed Metair Investments’ subsidiary, Hesto Harnesses’ new vehicle wiring harness manufacturing facility in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal on September 13, the... 

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder has supplied the light-emitting diode (LED) streetlight retrofit solution for the N1 highway in Cape Town. The new installation achieves significant energy... 

Energy costs are a large part of a mine’s total operating costs and South African mining companies are looking at innovative ways to reduce dependency on grid power, increase productivity, reduce... 

Five finalists have been shortlisted for the Äänit Prize, which awards up to $80 000 in support of African ventures that deliver or have the potential to deliver positive social impact for some of... 

Switching off a light when you don't need it in the day or the night can make an impact on helping the grid so that we can avoid the severe impacts of load shedding. Did you know that a single 100... 

Leading manufacturer of luminaires Beka Schréder deems their luminaires as the best fit for zoned environments, such as oil refineries. “All products produced by Beka Schréder are locally... 

The City of Cape Town has started construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots. The R340-million project forms part of the roll-out of the MyCiTi service to Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Claremont and... 

Petroleum retailer Astron Energy has started rebranding its 850 service stations across South Africa. The rebrand is a key milestone in Astron’s ambition of becoming the next biggest fuel brand in... 

With the ever-present threat of last-minute load shedding, more South Africans are turning to various ‘off-grid’ solutions to limit the disruption to daily life. Major retailers have reported... 

BEKA Schréder has supplied the parking area lighting at 3Ci Church in Pretoria East. This retrofit lighting solution replaces the previous installation which did not provide sufficient lighting.... 

In the food and beverage packaging industry, authenticity is essential. Consumers need to know that the foods they are purchasing consist of the things listed on their labels, because food... 

Hostex took place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 26 to 28 June, just a few days after the Covid-19 mask-wearing restrictions were lifted. Gary Corin, MD of Specialised Exhibitions - a... 

Lighting manufacturer Visionware will be showcasing its industrial lighting range at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, which will be held in September. The Kempton Park-based company... 

Diversified miner Glencore has named the two winners of a programme to identify youth-owned initiatives focused on making a positive impact in their respective communities in South Africa. Youth... 

Gauteng-based lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder has launched a new light-emitting diode (LED) lowbay with a circular economy three-star rating as part of its LEDTEC range. Known as the LEDTEC,... 

Vert Energy is participating at this year’s Electra Mining Exhibition, to be held at Nasrec in Johannesburg from 5 - 9 September 2022 (Hall 6, Stand G18). As electro-mechanical solutions providers... 

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED floodlight retrofit solution for the multi-purpose Astro field and Tennis Courts at the De Hoop Primary School in Somerset West, Western Cape Province. De Hoop... 

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, FM Solutions Technical recently coordinated repairs and upgrades at the 9Miles Project Youth Centre situated at the Strandfontein Pavilion in... 

You can really let your creative energy loose for public safety! The Balfour Park Transit Precinct Development - the Johannesburg Development Agency keeps creating high-quality public spaces for... 

JSE-listed retail group Massmart will install a further 150 building management systems (BMSs) at its stores in South Africa over the next year and a half, with more than 155 BMSs already installed... 

In a relationship spanning years of success and mutual respect, the Massmart group has partnered with Building Management System (BMS) specialist, Green Wave Group and Schneider Electric for an... 

Many years ago when I was a young engineer, I had finished my national service, got married and started work. The work that I found was to be employed by GEC Engineering Services. It was an... 

The South African National Roads Agency Limited plans to complete the widening National Route R22: Section 5 in December 2022. 

The City of Cape Town will this month start construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots. The R340-million project forms part of the roll-out of the MyCiTi service to Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha,... 

Estate agent Dogon Group has confirmed that demolition is under way ahead of the start of construction of Africa’s first-ever biophilic development, in Cape Town. The Fynbos building, as it will... 

Atlas Copco Power Technique complements its superior quality, reliable and efficient portable LED, metal halide, electric and battery-driven light tower range with an outstanding after-market... 

By Mark Freeman, Offer Manager – Digital Buildings at Schneider Electric  Efficiency comes in many forms. In the case of building owners, efficiency is often realised by a building management... 

While the initial construction cost of concrete parking is slightly higher, compared to asphalt parking, the maintenance costs of the former, for commercial and industrial properties, are minimal,... 

A glare-free bollard which is designed aesthetically to create a soft yet direct illumination, is said to provide an effective lighting solution for urban spaces such as pedestrian areas, parks,... 

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED lighting solution for various sections of the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) in Gauteng, South Africa. TASEZ is Africa’s First Automotive City... 

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder has supplied a light-emitting diode (LED) solution for alcohol manufacturer AlcoNCP in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This new lighting installation needed to comply to...