The Urban Taraxagum bicycle tyre from Continental is impressive on two fronts: the tyre made from dandelion rubber has won the prestigious Red Dot Design award, and was recently awarded the E-Bike... 

Isuzu Motors South Africa (Isuzu SA) has a new captain at the helm. Describing himself as a plaasjapie from Alexandria, in the Eastern Cape, Billy Tom (50) has been appointed CEO and MD from July... 

Isuzu Motors South Africa (Isuzu SA) has a new captain at the helm. Describing himself as a plaasjapie from Alexandria, in the Eastern Cape, Billy Tom (50) has been appointed CEO and MD from July... 

For energy to be sustainable in South Africa, not only by increasing capacity, but also by ensuring the country is able to meet carbon tax objectives, the energy industry needs to look beyond the... 

Interwaste weighs in on the role of waste management, in particular mining waste, as a source of relief on South Africa’s fossil fuels and the creation of alternative fuels for industry use. 

International metals and minerals company United Steel, a division of United Heavy Industries, has disassociated itself from allegations that jobs are up for sale at its steel mill, and condemned... 

KBAC Flooring’s Raised Flooring division now has the capacity to provide a unique form of “green” raised flooring which uses rubber crumb cradles made from recycled truck and car tyres. In addition... 

With many South Africans working from home, the lockdown is an opportune time for households to set up recycling systems and; for those with children, to involve them, especially from a young age,... 

Australian Pump Industries was the first company to build a 4,000 psi engine drive pressure cleaner in Australia.  They introduced a new concept in pressure cleaners and changed the way people... 

As the nation enters the second half of the countrywide Lockdown period, many people are sharing their experiences on social media and noting that they are getting “three weeks to the litre out of... 

A revolutionary self-regenerating concept tyre has been unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show. According to Goodyear, its reCharge concept is designed to adapt and change to meet the... 

With export and original equipment demand in the automotive industry in Africa growing year on year, it is critical for companies to expand their reach into high-growth markets in Africa to secure... 

A new size has been added to a range of tyres designed for the heaviest of machinery and the most difficult terrain in forestry, earthmoving and road maintenance In 2018 Nokian Tyres launched the... 

Bobcat Equipment South Africa will host a special Bobcat Shop at the Goscor Group stand at Grain SA’s NAMPO Harvest Day from 12 to 15 May in Bothaville in the Free State. Here visitors to the... 

The Cova Customs Team monitors legislative updates and changes to South African and global trade legislation where it may impact South African business, on a regular basis. Our highlights appear... 

Flooring contractor KBAC Flooring will handle a 1 400 m2   external raised paving installation project in Centurion for M&T Development, set to start in April 2020. The project is believed to be... 

Rice University laboratory chemists, led by James Tour, have in the science journal Nature introduced a process by which almost any source of carbon can be turned into graphene flakes, the... 

South African pneumatic tyres are on par with their global counterparts, says regulatory authority the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS). 

Regulatory authority the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) is not “completely satisfied” with the current approval period for pneumatic tyre homologation, says NRCS automotive... 

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has proclaimed that, now that his country has left the European Union (EU), it will campaign for global free trade. He did so in a speech early this month at the... 

Eight-year-old Musa and her older sister Moleboheng trudged down the ravine with buckets and drum bottles to fetch water from a filthy stream because they were thirsty and tired of waiting for... 

Global, high-value, consumer tyre company, Pirelli, has taken up residence in Att House, at Maxwell Office Park, situated in the highly sought-after Waterfall City. The Italian multinational, one... 

The beginning of the New Year is often the ideal time for busy companies to take stock of their equipment, and to carry out any maintenance that is required. In order to help companies take... 

Two tyre manufacturers announced in December that they have started 19-inch tyre production in South Africa, in what they say is a first for the domestic industry. Bridgestone South Africa (SA)... 

As we approach the onramp to the 2020’s, the car-wreck of South Africa’s ‘lost decade’ looms large in the rear-view mirror. The confidence boost provided by the successful hosting of the FIFA World... 

Tyres that are aligned with the requirements of electric and autonomous driving in both individual and shared mobility scenarios are seen as a part of new technology solutions for the mobility of... 

The No More Flat Spot device prevents flat spots from forming on the tyres of recreational, hobby and sporting vehicles by inflating cushions beneath a vehicle and lifting it off the wheels, says... 

The energy and electrical sectors should be at the forefront of innovation to reduce its impact on the environment, says diversified power management company Eaton South Africa’s Energy Saver... 

Featuring a compact, rugged design, industry-leading rapid service times and extended service intervals, the 8 Series Utility portable compressor range has been specially engineered and developed... 

The 2019 South African Tyre Manufacturing Conference (SATMC) Used Tyre Survey indicates that only 39% of tyres surveyed this year were deemed safe for use on the road. This is a sharp decrease on... 

The first South African project to bring illegal miners into the formal fold has been plagued by violence in diamond capital Kimberley, dealing a major blow to national efforts to stem a booming... 

A range of rubber flooring and paving products has achieved a Global GreenTag Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) Level B rating from the green building product rating and certification... 

The Bloodhound land speed record car has arrived safely at Hakskeenpan, in the Northern Cape. 

Cartrack is looking at introducing a host of new mobility-linked services to its vehicle tracking and telematics platforms, says CEO Zak Calisto. Cartrack customers would, for example, soon be able... 

The Bloodhound land-speed record car has arrived safely at Hakskeenpan, in the Northern Cape, where it will stay for the next month as the team prepares for the car’s first high-speed test runs.... 

The wonder of politicians is their extreme stupidity. Somebody once explained to me that rocket scientists know lots about rockets but not much about anything else. Knowing lots about one thing.... 

Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA) has been providing the African market with locally manufactured engineered wear protection solutions since 1976, making it one of the most experienced companies... 

A massive shift in South African waste legislation took place when, effective August 23, local legislation banned all liquid waste from landfills. 

The Eastern Cape’s existing maritime economy is supported by three major ports: Port Elizabeth, East London and Ngqura. Port Elizabeth’s major shipments are manganese and vehicles while together... 

The 6th Automechanika Johannesburg trade fair takes place from 18-21 September 2019 at Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. The event will once again be co-located with Futuroad Expo, sub-Saharan... 

Zimbabwean companies in the mining supplies sector are being encouraged by the country’s national trade development and promotion organisation ZimTrade to take advantage of opportunities in the... 

Labour costs, the effect of the exchange rate on the price of vehicle parts and carbon tax are some of the biggest challenges affecting the freight and logistics industry, says logistics and supply...