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Pipes manufacturer moves fitting fabrication in-house
26th August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

The best place to ensure quality control is said to be on the factory floor. Gauteng-based pipe manufacturer Rare recently moved the fabrication of its pipefittings in-house to better control the... 


India buys discounted Venezuelan petcoke to replace coal
16th August 2022 By: Reuters

Indian companies are importing significant volumes of petroleum coke from Venezuela for the first time, trade sources and shipping data show, as the OPEC nation boosts exports not specifically... 


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Company expects to benefit from its diverse portfolio offering
12th August 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

In spite of chemical supply chain constraints, flow measurement and calibration technology company Wika expects to benefit from its diverse portfolio offering to provide quality instrumentation for... 


Specialists complete inspection project
12th August 2022

The benefit of rope access for routine industrial inspection work was again demonstrated when leading rope access specialist Skyriders Access Specialists successfully completed a project for... 


New probe developed
12th August 2022

Japanese multinational electrical engineering and software company Yokogawa Electric Corporation has developed an explosion-proof version of its TDLS8200 probe type tunable diode laser... 


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Special Offer on Research Briefs
10th August 2022

Creamer Media’s Research Channel Africa published a series of Mid-Year Briefs that investigates key developments in some of South Africa’s key industrial and mining sectors.  


OVER BORDER OPPORTUNITIES
South African manufacturers are looking to export their valves in light of the volatile local business environment as the rest of Africa presents huge opportunities
Manufacturers feeling pressure as payment delays continue
5th August 2022 By: Tracy Klückow

Local valve manufacturers continue to struggle with delayed payments from the mining industry, which comprises 55% to 60% of the South African valve manufacturing market, says South African Valve... 


MANUFACTURING FOR MINES
LVSA Group started manufacturing valves for mining applications in 2020 and recently delivered locally manufactured valves to two African mining operations
Replacement valves supplied to gold and coal mines
5th August 2022 By: Tracy Klückow

South Africa-based valve manufacturer LVSA Group completed the manufacturing of valves for a Ghanaian gold mine and a South African coal mine last month. The orders, comprising of knife gate,... 


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Southern Africa lags in adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, despite great potential
5th August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

At the recent Farnborough International Airshow, in England, US-based global major aerospace group Boeing unveiled a new tool to model data, which it designated Cascade, which was created to map... 


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Southern Africa lags in adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, despite great potential
5th August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

At the recent Farnborough International Airshow, in England, US-based global major aerospace group Boeing unveiled a new tool to model data, which it designated Cascade, which was created to map... 


Higher oil, chemicals prices drive Sasol’s earnings higher
4th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed petrochemicals company Sasol reports that it benefitted from a favourable macroeconomic environment, higher crude oil and chemicals prices and higher refining margins in the financial... 


Science, Innovation dept envisions a solid hydrogen economy by 2050
4th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) views hydrogen as a key enabler of decarbonisation, particularly in the transport sector – heavy-duty trucking, shipping, aviation, and... 


Rolls-Royce announces identity of its next CEO
26th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce announced, on Tuesday, the identity of its new CEO. He is Tufan Erginbilgic and he will take up the position on January 1 next... 


Natref supply partially restored, Sasol’s full-year production decreases
25th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Chemicals and petrochemicals producer Sasol reports that crude oil supply has been partially restored from its majority-owned Sasolburg-based Natref refinery, after the company declared a force... 


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New gauge assembly protects people and the environment
22nd July 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

Measuring instruments supplier Wika Instruments has launched its new Emission Control Gauge, referred to as the Emico gauge pressure measuring assembly, to ensure safety for people and the... 


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Hydraulic solutions for Africa
22nd July 2022

Equipment supplier BMG’s regional service centres (RSC), which are situated in the major city centres and commercial nodes throughout the country, play a critical role by providing engineering... 


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Fuzhou petrochemical complex – propane dehydrogenation unit, China
22nd July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the construction of Fuzhou petrochemical complex’s second propane dehydrogenation unit. 


thyssenkrupp Uhde’s 360° service solutions throughout the entire plant life cycle optimizes assets and processes for sustainable productivity and production
15th July 2022

Industry is under increasing pressure to increase production while reducing costs and shrinking their carbon footprint. thyssenkrupp Uhde is perfectly positioned to assist industry in achieving... 


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Gold – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Real Economy Insight, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Automotive – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Construction – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Energy – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Road, rail and ports – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Steel – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Water – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Iron-Ore – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Manufacturing – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Platinum – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Coal – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Pumps – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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Petrochemicals, oil and gas – Midyear Brief 2022
15th July 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Creamer Media’s Real Economy Year Book has been divided into separate reports under the banner Midyear Briefs, and investigates key developments in the automotive, construction, electricity,... 


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NeuRizer urea project, Australia – update
8th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

NeuRizer has signed a binding, long-term take-or-pay offtake agreement with petrochemicals company Daelim subsidiary DL Trading. 


Platinum demand to benefit from green hydrogen uptake in aviation
6th July 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) based on renewable energies and green hydrogen are the way of the future for sustainable flying, says Siemens Energy, which has partnered with energy supplier... 


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NeuRizer signs A$1.5bn urea offtake agreement with Daelim
4th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed NeuRizer has signed a binding, long term take or pay offtake agreement with petrochemicals company Daelim subsidiary DL Trading for 500 000 t/y of granular urea fertiliser at an... 


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Sasol concludes major equity divestment from Rompco pipeline
29th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed petrochemicals group Sasol says South African gas development company iGas and Companhia Mocambiçana de Gasoduto (CMG) have exercised their pre-emptive right to acquire a 30% equity... 


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Industry body assures job security for welders
24th June 2022 By: Halima Frost

Despite a marked increase in the uptake of robotic welding systems, owing to Covid-19 and the fast-tracking of automation, artisanal welding will never be completely replaced, says Southern African... 


Carbon capture, use and storage identified in new Sanedi assessment as having huge potential to slash emissions
24th June 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) has published the first technical assessment on possible pathways to introduce clean coal technology, as well as options for carbon... 


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Unique Welding – Integrated Gas and Welding Solutions
24th June 2022

Unique Welding imports, supplies and distributes a wide range of welding equipment, welding consumables and industrial gases to the Southern African region. Established in 1968, Unique Welding has... 


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Hydra Arc: Welding
24th June 2022

Established in 1987, Hydra Arc has grown from being a supplier of specialised welders into a leading refinery maintenance, turnaround specialist, steel fabrication and construction company,... 


Key questions remain on journey to a just transition in the liquid fuels industry – Crompton
10th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Key considerations and challenges to support a just transition in the liquid fuels industry to a low- and zero-carbon industry include the need for financing, the need to ensure financial viability... 


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Future metals beneficiation bonus on way for already hugely endowed Northern Cape
10th June 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Modern technology and global decarbonisation demand is positioning South Africa’s already incredibly well-endowed Northern Cape with big beneficiation bonanza potential, in addition to being a... 


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Drones launched for boiler inspections
10th June 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

Rope access specialist Skyriders introduced the new Elios SkyEye drones last month for use in non-destructive testing when inspecting boiler internals at power stations. 


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Sector requires support to recover, reap economic benefits
10th June 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite the manufacturing sector being the fourth highest contributor to the gross domestic product, it has been in decline in recent years, and shrunk, impacting the overall economy. The Covid-19... 


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