This week we profile Simon Swanepoel, CEO of RocketNet, an Internet service provider that provides fibre-to-the-home to customers and businesses across the country 

Manufacturing production decreased by 8.9% year-on-year in October, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on December 9. The largest negative contributions were made by petroleum, chemical... 

The performance and product life of a new mounted tapered roller bearing has been extended by pairing it with a superior seal.   SKF explains that adding the robust seal has created a new product... 

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has called for tougher penalties for protestors who break the law and disrupt the lawful activities of mining companies. The call comes as activist... 

Tyre manufacturer Michelin is committed to achieving on average 40% sustainable materials in its tyres by 2030 and 100% by 2050. The group outlined the challenges associated with creating a 100%... 

Recycled rubber manufacturer Xtyre Global provides patented products made from recycled tyres that can replace wood and plastic products, particularly in the industrial environment. Xtyre Global... 

Specialist mining services provider Becker Mining South Africa has been appointed distributor in Southern and Central Africa by leading mobile mining equipment supplier Miller Technology. Becker... 

Kropz has reported that the Elandsfontein project is on schedule, albeit tight. 

Emerging African phosphate developer Kropz’s Elandsfontein project, in South Africa, remains on schedule, albeit tight, and within the original projected capital budget for commissioning next... 

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s portfolio of Fenner power transmission components includes a range of high-strength friction transmission belts that offer dependable performance in demanding... 

Dunlop has launched the SP VAN01, a durable and fuel-efficient tyre for drivers and owners of minibus taxis, privately owned people carriers, vans and light trucks. 

After the ravages imposed by the global Covid-19 pandemic on African economies, increased trade is exactly what the continent requires in order to recover. 

A groundbreaking new antimicrobial product has been found to successfully eliminate the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) virus on treated medical masks and rubber medical gloves for up to 72 hours. The... 

Sika SA is proud to be involved with an initiative that was all about the coming together of a dire need, some selfless people and a fantastic product. The Methodist Church in Newton Park,... 

Knee guards offer protection for users working in cramped conditions, such as underground mining or where work needs to be carried out at floor level, such as tiling, wooden flooring and plumbing.... 

Specialists in the design and slurry related valves manufacturer Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS) is celebrating its first year of business. “AFS was established by the Engineering Solutions Group... 

Financial services provider Absa reports that its seasonally adjusted purchasing managers’ index (PMI) declined further in October, falling to 53.6 from a downwardly revised 54.7 in September. As... 

US automotive manufacturer Tesla’s South African partner Rubicon Group and JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties have joined forces to highlight the environmental advantages of making use of renewable... 

Consulting engineers firm WSP has used not only innovative technology in the upgrading of the National Route 3 (N3) project but also aims to ensure the use of sustainable materials throughout... 

Screens vibrate more when starting and stopping, which can cause damage to infrastructure and reduce the lifespan of a machine. Isolators between the screen and the floor are meant to absorb... 

The South African road infrastructure and construction industry can learn from international markets and apply several key lessons on its journey to achieving the goal of net zero, ensuring a... 

During the closing panel of the Electricity Forum, Manufacturing Circle executive director Philippa Rodseth said municipalities were the missing piece of the energy security puzzle and an elephant... 

South Africa boasts a rugged beauty that often leaves international visitors spellbound – from its expansive landscapes, world-famous game reserves and stunning beaches to its spectacular mountain... 

Manufacturing production increased by 1.8% year-on-year in August, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports. The largest positive contributions were made by food and beverages (9.7% and... 

The South African manufacturing sector is diverse and contributes 11.8% to gross domestic product and 10.3% to employment. Although these figures are small, compared with the figures of other... 

Multinational manufacturing company Atlas Copco has extended the WEDA electric submersible pump series to include slurry, drainage and sludge units, which feature several enhancements in a bid to... 

For any operation, including the mining sector, unscheduled breakdowns are one of the main challenges that affect production. To reduce the odds of breakdowns, mines need to ensure their equipment... 

With Transport Month coming up in October, Pratley is showcasing its range of versatile and cost-effective DIY adhesive products for the automotive sector. These products are ideal for various... 

As South Africans observe Heritage Month in September, Dunlop, one of the most iconic and recognisable tyre brands in the world, is reflecting on its history as the country’s oldest tyre brand and... 

A new flameproof cable gland range from Pratley  allows for soft-bedding cables like PVC and the like, which are prone to creep, to be fitted to flameproof equipment without any concern regarding... 

By giving its personnel the ‘big picture’ of minerals processing, the Weir Minerals Mill Circuit University ensures that customers benefit from a broader, solution-focused approach. “Offering... 

Despite setbacks caused by Covid-19, and the riots and looting in July, tyre manufacturer and distributor Sumitomo Rubber South Africa is optimistic about the sustainability of the local tyre... 

Competition Commission South Africa’s Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines, which came into effect in July, after being published in January, can be “hugely beneficial to motorists”, says tyre... 

Tyre manufacturer Continental is pursuing ambitious sustainability goals in order to become the “most progressive manufacturer in the tyre industry by 2030”. Its efforts are centered on climate... 

South African rubber hose manufacturer Weir Minerals Africa designs and builds mining hoses from 50 mm to 1 000 mm nominal bore up to 10 m in length and up to 1 100 mm bends. The hoses are designed... 

Consulting engineers Knight Piésold completed the design and construction supervision of the 25 ML rectangular reinforced concrete reservoir at the Emoyeni site for the eThekwini municipality... 

Weir Minerals’ focus on development and continuous product improvement has contributed to the success of the company’s Warman mill circuit (MC) pumps. Mill circuit pumps, the largest pumps in the... 

Data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that South Africa’s manufacturing production decreased by 4.1% year-on-year and by 8% month-on-month in July. This, the Steel and... 

As an integral part of a mine’s minerals extraction circuit, mill circuit (MC) pumps handle large rock fragments from the primary mill, which can rapidly wear the pump’s throat bush, impeller and... 

Doing duty as an integral part of a mine’s minerals extraction circuit, Weir Minerals’ Warman® mill circuit (MC) slurry pumps withstand the harshest conditions while delivering their... 

Vibrating screens can be designed to suite a range of scalping, sizing, dewatering, drain and rinse, and desliming applications, customised to meet the needs of specific mined products and expected... 

A cable gland performs two basic functions, namely fastening the cable to the apparatus so that it cannot pull out and also earthing the cable armouring to which it is connected. Cable termination...