A new bolted-tank design is gaining momentum in tailings retreatment operations, offering significant improvements in cost savings, construction time and operational efficiency. This design,... 

Statistics agency Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed that manufacturing production increased by 0.8% year-on-year in October. The largest positive contributions came from petroleum,... 

One of Vesconite Bearings’ innovative bushing materials, Vesconite Hilube, has assisted a US pump manufacturing company on the Gulf Coast in coping with its harsh and highly corrosive operating... 

Private- and public-sector representatives have, this week, emphasised that there are potential solutions to South Africa's logistics problems and bottlenecks, that funding is limited and that... 

With deep roots in South Africa’s manufacturing sector, JMP Group is a trusted supplier of high-quality noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions to the automotive industry and is one of the... 

Defined by their compact size, manoeuvrability and versatility, Wacker Neuson's range of mini and compact excavators are designed for the challenging environments of Africa’s construction and... 

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 

Digital breathalyser supplier Alcohol Breathalysers was established in 2004 with the aim to make available reliable, affordable and accurate digital breathalysers to ensure that all businesses and... 

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 

The motor vessel United Heavy Lift Fresh berthed at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 1 last week to deliver the first nine of 16 Liebherr rubber-tyred gantry crane (RTG) component batches.... 

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa's (Seifsa's) 2024 Awards for Excellence highlighted the diverse work of companies in the metals and... 

Safety equipment supplier Dromex continues to meet end-user requirements by providing them with “complete head-to-toe” safety solutions through two new styles in its footwear range – the Dromex... 

Stockpiles of mining tyres are beginning to weigh heavily on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets of mining companies. Large tyre accumulations visible at some mining operations... 

( Virtual Showroom )In part three of Lubrication from Stone Age to Modern Age (Technical Bulletin 90), we glided through a mere 20 years of fascinating lubrication history and left off towards the... 

analytica Lab Africa, the only trade show in South Africa for the laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics sectors, will be back in Johannesburg from 8 - 10 July, 2025,... 

In existence since July 1990, Prothane Industrial started production with castable polyurethane products, expanding later to high tech polyurethane spraying products, rubber lining and various... 

Statistics South Africa reports that the country’s manufacturing production decreased by 1.2% year-on-year in August, with the largest negative contributors having been motor vehicles, parts and... 

At an unlicensed gold mine in Ghana, men in t-shirts, shorts and rubber boots wade through pools of muddy water laced with mercury, pull out rocks with bare hands and operate a rickety sluice as... 

Two new four-stroke rammers, known for improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and lower operating costs, have been launched to the South African market. The new models are said to represent a... 

At this year’s Electra Mining Africa event, conveyor specialists Tru-Trac Rollers unveiled a suite of advanced conveyor technologies designed to enhance materials handling and optimise the... 

The reception to screening solutions provider Sandvik Rock Processing’s entry into the screening media market in Africa has been positive, says Africa regional manager for screening media and wear... 

Through many years of development and refinement, France-based conveyor component solutions developer MLT GROUP South Africa showcased its new range of Super-Screw conveyor belt splicing products... 

South Africa's energy market was liberalising and evolving, with State efforts to establish a stable and effective framework and moving at pace on energy transition matters, along with... 

South Africa's energy market was liberalising and evolving, with State efforts to establish a stable and effective framework and moving at pace on energy transition matters, along with... 

Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions plays a pivotal role in Africa’s mining and quarrying sectors by delivering advanced, high performance crushing and screening equipment. Catering to the... 

Nonprofit organisation the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa) has approached the Pretoria High Court to review and set aside government’s Industry Waste Tyre... 

Wastewater treatment is a crucial step in the quest for global water security. Vast quantities of domestic, agricultural and industrial wastewater go untreated every day, compounding the scarcity... 

Flooring products manufactured by Van Dyck, a sister company to radial truck recycler Mathe Group, have been certified by Global GreenTag, one of the world’s most scientifically advanced product... 

Revitalized, reengineered, and relabelled, Gates's new generation of Super HC MN and Tri-Power V-belts offer improved performance and better availability with excellent value. Gates (NYSE: GTES), a... 

Pumps that handle large particles are prone to wear and frequent downtime as a result of particle abrasion. Using rubber linings in these pumps has shown cost savings on components and maintenance,... 

I vividly recall a time when the radio held proud place – front and centre – on the dining room table. It was also a time when radio pledges were the order of the day. Pledgers were given the... 

Together Beyond Lubrication Without specialty lubricants, many aspects of our technical world would grind to a halt. Drive units would fail, machines would stop producing, and water wouldn't flow... 

Manufactured from ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) synthetic rubber, Cogged Raw Edge (CRE) belts offer users increased efficiency and improved longevity, helping to reduce input costs and... 

Every year, in August, South Africa marks Women’s Month. This year, the CSIR is shining the spotlight on some of its female researchers who are conducting research on plastic, waste and efforts to... 

Wastewater treatment is a crucial step in the quest for global water security. Vast quantities of domestic, agricultural and industrial wastewater go untreated every day, compounding the scarcity... 

Amanda Jonker Is the senior ceramist at Multotec’s wear linings division, specialising in ceramic lining manufacture and installation for wear protection, primarily serving the mining and power... 

Yvonne Finch Position and company name: Chairperson of Invincibles Valves Board; CEO and founder Yvonne Finch Consulting CC 

Transforming South Africa's manufacturing sector to embrace green practices is not just an environmental necessity but a strategic imperative to remain competitive on the global stage, writes... 

Weir has found that its customers dealing with large particle abrasion in their pumps can save significantly on components and maintenance downtime by using rubber linings. According to Marnus... 

The Sand King portal is due to be cut in the September 2024 quarter. 

Specialised industrial rubber moulding manufacturer MasQtec asserts that its ability to harness cutting-edge technology to reverse engineer and develop rail solutions within its manufacturing... 

Recent data from Stats SA paint a complex yet cautiously optimistic picture of South Africa's manufacturing sector. Despite a notable downturn earlier in the year, the latest statistics from April...