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With the most powerful 4.3-meter heavy plate mill from SMS group, Tisco expands its product range in the stainless steel sector
10th March 2023

Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co. Ltd. (Tisco), located in Taiyuan, China, has successfully produced the first plate on its new 4.3-meter heavy plate mill supplied by SMS group. It is the most... 


Maxiflex launches Atmodoor 2.0 - hinged on local innovation
3rd March 2023

Maxiflex is extremely proud to announce that it’s highly successful, renowned, in-house designed and developed Atmodoor has been given a make-over!  “In keeping with our drive for continuous... 


Another new unique winner from WORX is the cordless 5 in 1 SANDECK WRX WX820.9 Multi Sander
28th February 2023

Introducing the 5 in 1 Finishing Sander, Orbital Sander, Detail Sander, Finger Sander, and Curved Area Sander. A first from WORX is this new cordless multi head replaceable Sandeck sander that does... 


Wacker Neuson’s first battery-driven EZ17e mini-excavator digs deep with zero direct emissions and low engine noise
21st February 2023

Wacker Neuson South Africa is proud to unveil its all-electric mini-excavator, the EZ17e, which boasts no direct exhaust emissions and particularly low noise levels. “We are extremely excited about... 


Looking for solutions to reduce downtime and production losses?
Looking for solutions to reduce downtime and production losses?
26th January 2023

Does your material handling plant suffer downtime? Do you need to stop production at times that you can't afford? A big contributor to these unfortunate events is inferior wear material. You need... 


Robbers pull off multimillion-dollar copper heist in Chilean port
13th January 2023 By: Reuters

A group of armed men in Chile stole several shipping containers filled with copper that belonged to state-owned giant Codelco on Wednesday, adding pressure over shipments security in the world’s... 


Steinmüller Africa’s maintenance services delivers improved plant availability for customer’s steam generators
30th November 2022

Steinmüller Africa’s comprehensive maintenance services, which incorporate the application of numerical analysis techniques, not only restore equipment operation – they optimise plant performance... 


Adili Metal Trading
Adili Metal Trading
25th November 2022

Whilst our business may be new, our leaders and management have been in the industry for over 45 years. We’ve seen, been leaders of and experienced the ins and outs of the local and global... 


Liner manufacturer driving innovation
25th November 2022

Internationally recognised manufacturer of abrasion-resistant liner materials for the mining, chemicals and power generating industries Rio-Carb notes that its R-C 700 Chromium Carbide Overlay... 


Black is the new IN
24th November 2022

Legrand’s range of chic Ysalis switches and sockets - known for stylish aesthetics and pristine quality - is now available in black. Ysalis wiring devices were launched locally in 2017, to meet... 


Rio-Carb: Mastery of Wear
11th November 2022

Rio-Carb is an internationally recognized manufacturer of abrasion-resistant liner materials for the mining, chemical, and power generating industries. With their R-C 700 Chromium Carbide Overlay... 


The story behind the decade-long relationship between Novelquip and Babcock
8th November 2022

Established in 2009, Novelquip Forestry, a South African designer, manufacturer and exporter of forestry soil preparation and planting equipment, celebrates its 13th anniversary this year. Over the... 


Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa
Naamsa confirms it will publish inaugural Sustainability Report soon
27th October 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In opening the inaugural South African Auto Week event, in Midrand, on October 25, Naamsa│Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa said manufacturers need not only invest in new energy vehicles... 


There is a bug in your office
4th October 2022

The pandemic has disrupted the workplace forever. Lockdowns that were implemented to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have evolved societal expectations of the workplace. The hybrid work... 


Economic conditions challenge industry
30th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The softer demand for aluminium transport applications, such as trailers, tankers and tippers, amid the current tough economic climate has made the recovery of the transport industry to... 


Schneider Electric’s Harmony XB5 Range
Discover Schneider Electric’s Harmony XB5 Range of Push Buttons, Switches and Pilot Lights
14th September 2022

Magnet is the largest distributor of Schneider Electric products in South Africa and boasts in-depth Schneider product knowledge and technical expertise. 


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New products and technology developments at thyssenkrupp
6th September 2022

Comminution specialist thyssenkrupp has rewritten the crushing and grinding technology rule book with the introduction of the High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) Pro. 


Kenyan, Japanese groups sign agreement to cooperate in developing geothermal power
1st September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the predominantly (70%) State-owned Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation... 


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Overlay products for harsh environments
30th August 2022

Overlay products are made by welding a carbide-rich steel alloy on top of a steel plate, resulting in a compound material that has a very high resistance to wear, especially suitable for demanding... 


POPULAR ONE The Grindex Maxi pump is popular in the mining environment as the pump can run dry without operational interruptions.
Pumps group plans southern African expansion
26th August 2022

Participation at Electra Mining Africa 2022 will serve to underpin Integrated Pump Technology’s drive to increase its footprint in Africa. This is according to GM Jordan Marsh, who says that in the... 


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Machining capabilities at Free State factory - probably the largest in SA
18th August 2022 By: Shannon de Ryhove

South African wear parts manufacturer Vesconite Bearings has increased its Virginia-based factory capacity and ramped up its three-, four- and five-axis machining capability in line with expected... 


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Wear plates meet challenges of acid environments
13th August 2022

The use of steel in recycling industries faces a particular set of challenges because of the highly acidic environment in which it is used.  Municipal solid waste, or garbage, creates a low pH... 


New king pin and thrust bearings save costs for forklift company
8th August 2022

A forklift rental company in the Cape winelands, South Africa, is experiencing less downtime, expenditure and fewer equipment repairs thanks to the introduction of Vesconite king pin and thrust... 


Unleashing a design beast
27th July 2022

Technology which dramatically decreases labour is now at South Africa’s fingertips as Gismo, sole Southern African distributor for Sikla, introduces siFramo to the construction and industrial... 


New Ashton Arch wins 2022 Fulton Award for Best Infrastructure Project over R100m
19th July 2022

South Africa’s first transversely launched concrete tied-arch bridge also commended for Innovation & Invention in Concrete  The New Ashton Arch, South Africa’s first transversely launched concrete... 


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Prices driving upgrades, maintenance
15th July 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The current steep increase in commodity prices has led to mining clients’ upgrading and maintaining their equipment to reduce downtime and maximise output, says steel fabricator Hydra Arc project... 


Renewables, green hydrogen, and platinum group metals are needed to decarbonise.
Hydrogen highlighted as ‘slam dunk’ of heavy haul
13th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

What will be Australia’s biggest electrolyser – a platinum-using proton exchange membrane or PEM electrolyser – is on order to provide green hydrogen Down Under at a time when the planet’s lightest... 


NMG feasibility study reveals attractive economics for integrated graphite projects
NMG feasibility study reveals attractive economics for integrated graphite projects
6th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

NYSE- and TSXV-listed Nouveau Monde Graphite's (NMG's) feasibility study for its integrated business operation, comprising of the Phase-2 Matawinie mine and Bécancour battery material plant... 


Schneider Electric’s Harmony XB5 Range
Discover Schneider Electric’s Harmony XB5 Range of Push Buttons, Switches and Pilot Lights
6th July 2022

Magnet is the largest distributor of Schneider Electric products in South Africa and boasts in-depth Schneider product knowledge and technical expertise. 


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Exciting listing on JSE’s AltX poised to give investors pure copper play
5th July 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The reverse listing of Big Tree Copper into SHiP Copper Company on the AltX of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in October is expected to raise between R60-million to R250-million for the ramping up... 


A welder at Hydra Arc's Middleburg premises is seen welding a large drum which will be used in the sugar industry
Testing phase of steam drum finalised
24th June 2022 By: Halima Frost

Earlier this month, steel fabricator and welding specialist Hydra-Arc finished the post weld heat treatment (PWHT) and pressure test of the third of four drums on an order for a client in the sugar... 


Customised design wins Anglogan crane order
14th June 2022

(Virtual Showroom): An order for an overhead crane and gantry specifically designed to overcome delivery and functionality constraints has been placed by Consulmet Pty Ltd on crane and hoist... 


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Company adds new product to its boiler offering
10th June 2022

Industrial process technologies supplier Alfa Laval has launched its new Alfa Laval AC65 brazed plate heat exchanger at its first online net-zero launch event, where it showcased new, cutting-edge... 


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Local assembly of MACC drives to slash lead times
3rd June 2022

Drive technology supplier SEW Eurodrive’s expanded local capability out of its new Aeroton facility will include the assembly of SEW M-Series Air Cooled Condenser (MACC) air-cooled condenser drives... 


Smart production strategies and technologies to use the hydrogen potential needed by ACES
1st June 2022

When people talk about sustainable mobility, the first thing that comes to mind is battery-powered e-cars. Fuel cells or direct hydrogen burners are complementary technologies that often fade into... 


Babcock to bring boiler units into the 2020s and meet new emission regulations
30th May 2022

Babcock has come full circle at a major power station where it will be upgrading electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) on six boiler units that Babcock designed and built in the 1980s. Using... 


New SEW-Eurodrive factory geared towards modular drive development
24th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

Drive systems company SEW-Eurodrive is focusing on localising its modular drive concept for a variety of industrial drive applications for the power generation sector in an effort to meet urgent... 


Vesconite Bearings CEO Dr Jean-Patrick Leger photo
Vesconite – the ideal bearing material for many agricultural applications
13th May 2022

South African wear part and bearings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings produces Vesconite and Vesconite Hilube at its Virginia manufacturing facility in the Free State. 


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Slurry cleanup completed to DMRE’s satisfaction
13th May 2022

Local anthracite producer Zululand Anthracite Colliery (ZAC) reports that the coal slurry clean-up has been completed successfully to the satisfaction of the Department of Mineral Resources and... 


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Necsa starts process to replace venerable Safari-1 reactor
13th May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has, with the approval of Cabinet, started the process that should result in it acquiring a new nuclear research reactor, to replace its current... 


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Necsa starts process to replace venerable Safari-1 reactor
13th May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has, with the approval of Cabinet, started the process that should result in it acquiring a new nuclear research reactor, to replace its current... 


Pylon legs at N2 Msikaba Bridge project hydraulically jacked apart
6th May 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Msikaba Bridge project notched up an engineering milestone this month, when the south pylon legs were hydraulically jacked apart. The 580-m-long, stay cable bridge – which will span the... 


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Waterjet cutting services relevant for vessels, heat exchangers
22nd April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Waterjet cutting service provider MAXJET processes baffle and tube plates up to a thickness of 50 mm, which are commonly used in vessels and heat exchangers. “Our process makes for simpler... 


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