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Carlisle TyrFil - Manufacturer of polyurethane tyre fill
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: For the past 50 years, Carlisle TyrFil has been the definitive leader in tyre flatproofing systems. The TyrFil™ Flatproofing brand, which was... 


Sustainable mining possible, if ecosystem and individual company approach taken - Michelin
29th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Making mining sustainable requires an ecosystem approach in which mining sector supply chain partners and service providers play their part to ensure mining benefits people, the planet and is... 


Covid-19 Vaccine
Most KZN vaccination sites up and running again - MEC
21st July 2021 By: News24Wire

Health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal are beginning to return to normality following a week of unrest in the province that saw the disruption of vital medical services. "We are quite satisfied with... 


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Dunlop tyre maker suffers R90m loss from looting; hotline set up to report stolen tyres
20th July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), manufacturer of the Dunlop tyre brand, has warned consumers that goods stolen at its KwaZulu-Natal warehouse are currently being advertised for sale on social... 


Time to act, is now, says SAAFF in response to looting, destruction
15th July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has joined others in condemning the destruction of the country’s key infrastructure, goods and property and the senseless loss of lives... 


Festo moves heavy loads easily at the touch of a finger
12th July 2021

With servo-pneumatic balancers, heavy loads can be moved at the touch of a finger. At the heart of the balancer is the safe and powerful drive solution Servo Pneumatic Balancer Kit YHBP from Festo.... 


Autonomous trucks made Brucutu safer, says Vale as 100Mt milestone is reached
Autonomous trucks made Brucutu safer, says Vale as 100Mt milestone is reached
2nd July 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Autonomous offroad trucks at the Brucutu mine have moved 100-million tons of material since the implementation of autonomous hauling in 2016, and Brazilian major Vale says that the mine’s safety... 


Local tyre manufacturers driving more sustainable practices
29th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) and its members Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear and Sumitomo Rubber SA are leading the way in improving the industry’s impact on the... 


Michelin introduces decarbonised shipping, recycled material racing tire solutions
2nd June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Original-equipment manufacturer Michelin has presented its two latest solutions to making transportation more efficient, while conserving resources, at the 2021 Movin’On global sustainable mobility... 


JACK OF ALL TRADES The robust earthmoving machines are suitable for operation in various industries such as roadworks, mining, construction, agriculture and landscaping
Company boosts range with new grader
28th May 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa has supplied various companies with earthmoving equipment for mining applications across the country in recent months. The equipment includes Hyundai... 


OH CHUTE Multotec's pulping chutes perform scrubbing action faster and more cost effectively than a traditional rotary scrubber
Manufacturer proves mettle in Botswana
21st May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Since establishing a presence in Botswana in 2011, mineral processing equipment manufacturer Multotec’s regional office has become an innovative equipment supplier, having started commissioning of... 


SUPPORTING A STAGNANT INDUSTRY
There has been an increase in demand for refurbishing the B40D series ADTs, in particular, across all sectors of the Zambian mining industry
Refurb programme sustains business during Covid
14th May 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Machine supplier Bell Equipment’s ReMan repower programme, through which refurbishments of articulated dump trucks (ADTs) are conducted by Bell Equipment, has helped the company to mitigate some of... 


VECTO: Continental Offers CO2 and Fuel Consumption Calculator to Perform Sustainability Check on its Tyres
6th May 2021

The topic of VECTO and the EU Emissions Regulation currently ranks among the most pressing challenges for the haulage industry. The industry’s CO2 emissions are to undergo radical reduction by... 


AfriForum opposes use of facial recognition on roads owing to privacy violation and potential abuse
23rd April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Lobby organisation AfriForum has sent a letter to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral), expressing its opposition to the use of facial recognition software that it says will... 


Chewing and bubble gum tax
16th April 2021 By: Riaan de Lange

‘Pigovian tax’, ‘externalities’, ‘negative externalities’, ‘elasticity of demand’, ‘awful self-inflicted impetigo’, ‘limitations’, ‘regulations’, ‘ban on the product’, ‘sugar tax’, ’drug’, and... 


International Zinc Association launches major campaign to grow local zinc industry
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The R100 billion Infrastructure Fund announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address on 11 February is likely to see an increase in the demand for galvanized steel,... 


TWK posts interim profit growth on the back of diverse revenue streams
8th April 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified agricultural company TWK says the diversity of its income streams has provided resilience amid the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in the company posting a 41% year-on-year increase in... 


SA Air Force fleet soon to be obsolete, border fences inadequate, parliamentary committees finds
29th March 2021 By: News24Wire

The SA Air Force's fleet will soon become obsolete, fences at some of the main border posts are wholly inadequate, and battlefield surveillance capabilities are minimal. There is also a lack of... 


Jaguar Land Rover SA shows the AA the ropes on EV recovery
Jaguar Land Rover SA shows the AA the ropes on EV recovery
29th March 2021 By: Irma Venter

Jaguar Land Rover South Africa (JLRSA) has partnered with the Automobile Association (AA) to train a group of line managers on electric vehicle-specific roadside assistance and vehicle recovery.... 


Excise duties and the Laffer curve
26th March 2021 By: Riaan de Lange

Whoever said “what goes up must come down” never visited South Africa nor heard of excise duties nor understood their application in South Africa and the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu)... 


Spanjaard offers a variety of products for a range of applications and sectors
Locally manufactured range of lubricants and chemical products
26th February 2021

SPONSORED POST: South African manufacturer of special lubricants and allied chemical products, Spanjaard, offers a wide variety of products for a range of applications and sectors. Automotive 


Vesconite Hilube survives tyre manufacturing with carbon black
26th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

While most people associate rubber with tyres, ‘carbon black’, which gives automotive tyres their colouring as well as their stiffness, strength and abrasive resistance, is another essential... 


Raised flooring system with unique water harvesting application
25th February 2021

Sustainability is the key feature of a new outdoor raised flooring installation in Centurion which is laid on recycled truck tyres and will harvest vast volumes of rainwater.   KBAC Flooring’s... 


Newsflash: The long-awaited APDP2 regulations have been published
24th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

We're thrilled to let you know that the long-awaited Automotive Production Development Programme Phase 2 (APDP2) regulations were published in the Government Gazette dated 11 February 2021. The... 


Rio unveils new shipping service to Singapore
19th February 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

A new commercial freight shipping service connecting the Pilbara to Singapore has been secured by mining major Rio Tinto. “This is an important new service that connects the Pilbara to the rest of... 


Get better CPK and support local
Get better CPK and support local
18th February 2021

Better heat dissipation to enhance re-treadability. Improved uniformity of tread wear as a result of enhanced ground contact pressure distribution. Improved cost per kilometre (CPK). Just a few of... 


Opportunities for SA business as 20 Turkish automotive manufacturers schedule talks
Opportunities for SA business as 20 Turkish automotive manufacturers schedule talks
16th February 2021

A delegation of 20 leading Turkish manufacturers of automotive parts and spares will seek to improve trade with South African importers, wholesalers and retailers, when they participate in the... 


Opportunities for SA business as 20 Turkish automotive manufacturers schedule talks
15th February 2021

A delegation of 20 leading Turkish manufacturers of automotive parts and spares will seek to improve trade with South African importers, wholesalers and retailers, when they participate in the... 


The Ego super bike
Italy’s Energica electric superbikes make their debut in SA
29th January 2021 By: Irma Venter

The Electronia group has signed an exclusive deal with Italy’s Energica Motor Company (EMC) to become the official local agent for its Energica electric superbikes.  Electronia is an electrical,... 


Turkish automotive sector set for virtual trade meetings with South African importers
28th January 2021

Delegates from Turkey’s leading automotive parts manufacturers for passenger and commercial vehicles, trucks, trailers and buses are to embark on a round of virtual business-to-business meetings... 


DAMAGE CONTROL
The Tyre Damage Monitoring System uses algorithms to detect and predict failures before they become catastrophic
New real-time monitoring system enhances safety
4th December 2020

Automotive and truck parts manufacturer Bridgestone in collaboration with technology company Microsoft has developed a unique and innovative monitoring system to detect tyre damage issues in... 


Sumitomo Rubber boss to assume CEO position at Metair
4th December 2020 By: Irma Venter

Metair has appointed Riaz Haffejee to replace outgoing CEO Theo Loock, with effect from February 1.  Metair is an international manufacturer, distributor and retailer of energy storage solutions... 


Lubin Ozoux
New CEO announced for Sumitomo Rubber South Africa 
1st December 2020 By: Irma Venter

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), the manufacturer of Dunlop, Sumitomo and Falken tyres for the African continent, has announced the appointment of Lubin Ozoux as its new CEO and executive... 


CSIR and asphalt industry construct test road using local fillers, recycled tyres
27th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and private company Much Asphalt have successfully constructed a section of road using locally available micro-fillers and recycled tyres.... 


SVI Engineering unveils armoured Land Cruiser for civilian or military use
SVI Engineering unveils armoured Land Cruiser for civilian or military use
26th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

Starting from a cool R1.6-million (excluding VAT), it is now possible to drive around in your own armoured Land Cruiser. Specialist manufacturer of armoured products, SVI Engineering, says its new... 


‘Vehicle dealerships will still play an important role in future mobility environment’
24th November 2020

A lively panel discussion at the recent Hypermobility 2020 virtual conference concluded that vehicle dealerships will still have important roles to play in the rapidly changing global mobility... 


Brabus armoured G-Class now available in South Africa
Brabus armoured G-Class now available in South Africa
16th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

Local vehicle armouring specialist, SVI Engineering, has been appointed as the  official distributor of Brabus Automotive armoured products in Africa, starting with the Invicto Mercedes-Benz... 


Riaz Haffejee
Metair appoints Sumitomo Rubber boss as new CEO
11th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

Metair has appointed Riaz Haffejee to replace outgoing CEO Theo Loock, with effect from February 1.  Metair is an international manufacturer, distributor and retailer of energy storage solutions... 


Experience peace of mind this holiday with Ford’s complimentary vehicle check
6th November 2020

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is proud to offer a complimentary and comprehensive pre-holiday vehicle check-up to all its customers to ensure this holiday period carries the... 


South Africa urged to take the lead in adopting TIR system
6th November 2020 By: Irma Venter

South Africa should take the lead in adopting the Transport Internationaux Routiers (TIR) system in sub-Saharan Africa, says the International Road Transport Union (IRU). TIR is a United Nations... 


Goodyear launches new OTR tyre for Long Haul Fleets
Goodyear launches new OTR tyre for Long Haul Fleets
4th November 2020

The RH-4A+ is Goodyear’s best haulage tyre for long hours to removal in hard rock underfoot conditions The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announces its newest addition to its off-highway large... 


Continental Cross Contact Extreme E tyre: capable of mastering even the most exceptional challenges
Continental Cross Contact Extreme E tyre: capable of mastering even the most exceptional challenges
28th October 2020

Continental is a founding partner of the Extreme E race series and, from 2021, will be a premium sponsor. The technology company will equip all the electric racers with tyres for what will be very... 


Informal economy has the power to transform Africa
20th October 2020

If your response to vendors plying their trade on South African streets is one of pity and despair, you need a lesson on the power of Africa’s informal economy, according to author, entrepreneur... 


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