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Agrico PVC pipe: Eight things you need to know
23rd February 2023

After 117 years of service, Agrico has become well known for manufacturing beautiful centre pivots, smart irrigation solutions and rugged farm implements. 


Investec says fiscal ratio risks loom in National Budget
17th February 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s delivery of the National Budget on February 22, banking and wealth management group Investec says it expects the Budget to remain focused on fiscal... 


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Mindset change a must for effective PSP
17th February 2023 By: Tracy Klückow

Effective public-sector participation (PSP) in the funding, management, operation and maintenance of South Africa’s depreciating road, rail and port infrastructure requires a mindset change by... 


A group of people representing Assurance International Limited the official licensee of global tyre corporation Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for Goodyear Lubricants at the unveiling of the new Lubricant oil range launch
Lubricant oil range and reach extended
17th February 2023

Furthering its endeavour to innovate and redefine the automotive lubricants product segment, India-based manufacturer Assurance International Limited unveiled its new range of lubricant oils last... 


Waste tyres
SATMC to focus on proactive steps to combat waste tyres, industry challenges
15th February 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) says its top priorities for this year are to take proactive steps in concert with its members and in collaboration with... 


Continental Tyre South Africa welcomes Matt Livigni as new MD
10th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive partner Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has welcomed Matt Livigni as its new MD, noting that he brings a wealth of experience to the company, thanks to his 33-year career with... 


Manufacturing production down 4.7% y/y in Dec, but sales are up
9th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Manufacturing production decreased by 4.7% in December, compared with December 2021, Statistics South Africa reports. The largest contributions were made by the petroleum, chemical products, rubber... 


Dunlop looking to sponsor township startups
3rd February 2023 By: Irma Venter

Tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) is on the hunt for 48 township entrepreneurs who could qualify for startup support to run their own local tyre centres. SRSA is the... 


(Almost) Wholly Sustainable
3rd February 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has unveiled a demonstration tyre comprised of 90% sustainable materials.  This demonstration tyre has passed all applicable regulatory testing in the US, as well... 


Brazil miner lobby seeks end to illegal mining that caused Yanomami tragedy
31st January 2023 By: Reuters

The Brazilian government must act to stamp out illegal gold mining that has caused a humanitarian crisis of hunger and disease in the Yanomami indigenous population, mining industry lobby Ibram... 


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Goodyear follows up 70% sustainable-material tyre with 90% version
25th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has unveiled a demonstration tyre comprised of 90% sustainable materials.  This demonstration tyre has passed all applicable regulatory testing in the US, as well... 


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Dunlop seeks 48 township entrepreneurs to apply for business-in-a-box concept 
18th January 2023 By: Irma Venter

Tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) is on the hunt for 48 township entrepreneurs who could qualify for startup support to run their own local tyre centres. SRSA is manufacturer of... 


Manufacturing output down 1.1% y/y in November
10th January 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s manufacturing production, on a seasonally adjusted basis, increased by 2% in November last year, compared with the preceding month. This followed month-on-month changes of -6.2% in... 


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ATEX-approved products provide safe solutions
2nd December 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

To prevent the danger of combustible dust and gas explosions, and to create a safer environment, Nederman products sole distributor Envirox uses atmosphere explosible- (ATEX-) approved Nederman... 


Thando Makhoba, MD of Multotec Rubber
Thando Makhoba
25th November 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Thando Makhoba, MD of Multotec Rubber, a mill-lining and rubber-wear products original-equipment manufacturer 


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Company invests in ‘state-of-the-art’ factory
25th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), part of global tyre and rubber company Sumitomo Rubber Industries, has invested more than R2.1-billion in a “state-of-the-art”, purpose-built 180 000 m2 truck,... 


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Company strives for sustainability
25th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local tyre manufacturer Bridgestone South Africa is working to decarbonise its energy sources and reduce its manufacturing carbon footprint by 50% by 2027. “We use raw materials that are produced... 


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... 


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... 


Manufacturing production up 2.9% y/y in Sept
10th November 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Manufacturing production increased by 2.9% year-on-year in September, with the largest positive contributions made by the motor vehicles, parts and accessories and other transport equipment (43.2%... 


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Magino gold project, Canada – update
4th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Argonaut Gold has completed the financing for its over-budget Magino project. 


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Kusile Unit 1 shut after chimney suffers severe damage
3rd November 2022 By: News24Wire

Severe damage to a chimney at Kusile is the latest blow to the beleaguered power station. On Wednesday, Eskom said that the flue gas duct at Unit 1 of the Mpumalanga power station "failed" in two... 


Safety comes first
28th October 2022

Specialist industrial products and services provider INDUSTRI Tools & Equipment offers a comprehensive range of personal protective equipment (PPE), to assist industry in creating a healthy and... 


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Inaugural South Africa Auto Week highlights sector’s significance on continent  
26th October 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretary-general Wamkele Mene has said the automotive sector is at the heart of Africa’s industrialisation and can play a vital part in the global... 


Picture of Multotec's exhibition stand at Electra Mining Africa
Innovative equipment and solutions on show
14th October 2022

Minerals processing group Multotec had a range of products on display at the recently held Electra Mining Africa exhibition. The company highlights its pulping chute as a potential “game changer”... 


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One-piece liner unveiled at Electra Mining
14th October 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Heavy duty slurry pump manufacturer Schurco Slurry released its new rubber one-piece cover plate liner – installed in the cover plate of a pump – at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition,... 


Former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse
Mpho Phalatse tells court City of Joburg sitting where she was removed was 'unlawful'
4th October 2022 By: News24Wire

Former Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse has asked the High Court to set aside decisions taken by Dada Morero in the interest of justice because he was unlawfully appointed as the new mayor.... 


DTIC pleased with progress at Richards Bay titanium dioxide pigment plant
27th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The government is pleased with progress made at the titanium dioxide pigment manufacturing plant, based at the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone, in KwaZulu-Natal, Trade, Industry and... 


Weir Minerals Africa regional MD Rajen Govender
Weir Minerals Africa has big plans for Electra Mining
7th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Equipment and solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa, which enjoyed excellent attendance at its stand at the last Electra Mining Africa in 2018, will once again be exhibiting its extensive range... 


CEO Alan Fanton
Roytec credits diversification for business growth, sustainability
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

International equipment supplier Roytec Global has seen an increase in tendering activity, with a significant increase in its global pipeline, largely owing to its diversification in terms of... 


Sumitomo Rubber SA launches accredited training to drive success of township entrepreneurs
1st September 2022

Following the success of the Dunlop Container project, established in 2012 to drive sustainable township entrepreneurship and promote safety on the road, Sumitomo Rubber SA (SRSA), manufacturer of... 


ON SITE Weir Minerals’ GEHO positive displacement pump installed in the tailings section at a fluorspar application
Minerals processing equipment firm bolsters capacity to better serve Africa
24th August 2022

Minerals processing equipment firm Weir Minerals Africa, which enjoyed excellent attendance at its stand at the last Electra Mining Africa in 2018, will once be exhibiting its range of equipment at... 


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Local thermal insulation fills the gap in SA market
23rd August 2022

A range of thermal insulation products such as expansion joints, thermal insulation jackets, fire blankets, high temperature sealing, and boiler joint gaskets are now available from local... 


JV company offering complete thermoplastic piping system solutions
JV company offering complete thermoplastic piping system solutions
22nd August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

South African joint venture (JV) company African Pipes, Valves & Fittings (APVF) Piping Systems offers a complete thermoplastic piping system for the industrial, gas and mining markets. The JV... 


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Goodyear joins Lockheed Martin to develop lunar mobility vehicle
22nd August 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company will join Lockheed Martin in its development of a lunar mobility vehicle, with the tyre manufacturer to focus on the vehicle’s tyres. Goodyear supplied essential... 


A large shipping vessel with gantry cranes and materials handling equipment is the first vessel to dock at the new Lekki port in Nigeria
Major milestone achieved
19th August 2022

In what has been described as a major milestone and a significant boost ahead of the start of port operations, Lekki deep sea port, on July 1, 2022, took delivery of three Super Post Panamax ship... 


Rand notes
Customs duty decision delays are hampering billions of rands in investment, says advisory
16th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Consultancy XA Global Trade Advisors says billions of rands in revenue have been lost to the fiscus owing to long overdue customs duty decision-making, while also having more far-reaching... 


Manufacturing output down 3.5% y/y in June
11th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Manufacturing production in South Africa decreased by 3.5% year-on-year in June, primarily brought down by the motor vehicles, parts and accessories, and other transport equipment sector, which... 


Rocla and Technicrete score at CMA awards
29th July 2022

The 2022 Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) honoured both Rocla and Technicrete with Engineering Excellence Awards in the Infrastructure and Paving Categories. Group Marketing and... 


6 Tips to keep your home warm this winter and boost your savings
29th July 2022

With rising living costs top of mind, you may be wondering how to keep your home warm without spending too much money. It’s a challenge to stay cosy without paying astronomical energy bills every... 


Increased import duties will help local industry compete against dumped goods – SATMC
29th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry association the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) says more than 70% of tyres sold by its members are produced in South Africa. It further notes that its application to... 


Rocla supplies 19 kms of HDPE pipes for Polokwane Waste Water Treatment plant
29th July 2022

Waste water treatment plants play a crucial role in the removal of contaminants from wastewater and sewage in order for its conversion into an effluent that can be returned to the water cycle in an... 


Associations worry import tariff increases will add to rising transport costs
26th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The road transport and freight industries, as well as the Tyre Importers Association of South Africa (Tiasa), are opposing an application brought to the International Trade Administration... 


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