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... 

Industrial lighting specialist Magnitech is expected to release the MAGFLOOD – its new industrial floodlight – this month. The fit-for-purpose industrial floodlight will provide optimal lighting in... 

Technological advancements have become prominent in commercial and industrial lighting applications, which has created additional benefits for the sector, says lighting manufacturer Regent Lighting... 

Johannesburg-based lighting manufacturer Regent Lighting Solutions embarked on various projects for the industrial and commercial lighting industry last year. The company took on a project for... 

Energywise (EW) specialises in the design and manufacture of LED light fittings for industrial, commercial, retail and horticultural use. With multiple accolades and awards to its name, including... 

Gauteng lighting manufacturer Visionware designs and manufactures products for the electrical switchgear and lighting market. The company plans to introduce new innovative light-emitting diode... 

Australian fashion retailer the Cotton On Group (COG) has invested R300-million in new custom-built headquarters and a distribution centre in Waterfall City, Midrand, which it officially launched... 

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED floodlighting solution for the new Hockey/Athletics field and Tennis courts at the Curro Durbanville High School in Cape Town. The new sports field... 

Many African mines are opting for solar-powered perimeter lighting so that their security is not compromised during power failures, says luminaires manufacturer BEKA Schréder export manager Paulo... 

Once upon a time, when people wanted to write something out, there were a number of pre-requirements for this to happen. The first was that they could actually write and read. While it is quite a... 

Industrial technical standards and best practices expert and nonprofit organisation CLASP energy efficiency lighting expert Michael Scholand is calling on the Department of Trade, Industry and... 

City of Johanneburg (CoJ) and Metrobus executives on July 13 unveiled some of the 105 buses it recently refurbished to the value of R50-million. The entity started a 36-month refurbishment...