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... 

Police whistle-blower Dhanajaya Naidoo has detailed how several journalists, including Sunday Times associate editor Ranjeni Munusamy, were allegedly paid by crime intelligence, the Zondo... 

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... 

If plans to create a Pan-African Auto Pact succeed, it can potentially create a market of four-million new vehicles a year, says African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) chairperson... 

Waste management company Interwaste on Thursday questioned whether South Africa was ready and able to manage zero liquid waste to landfill, as is required under legislation due to take effect on... 

The National Union of Metalworkers South Africa (Numsa) has called on government to move swiftly to convene an urgent meeting with social partners to deal with the jobs crisis in the country.... 

The world’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) works at a mountainside quarry in Biel, Switzerland. The prototype electric dumper (eDumper) is the brainchild of eMining, which is a subsidiary of Kuhn... 

The Mathe Group, one of South Africa’s largest used radial truck tyre recycling operations, has invested in a new multimillion-rand operation to recycle waste rubber from the retreading process.... 

Bobcat Equipment South Africa’s sponsoring the loan of a B730 Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB) and an E20 mini excavator will ensure the success of the South African Downhill Cup 2019 at Iron Throne... 

Using single widebody tyres on trucks, as opposed to a dual-tyre assembly, can save transport operators up to 5% on fuel costs. “Some studies show this can be up to 12%,” says University of... 

Global engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has added a new surface top hammer drill rig – the versatile Commando DC300Ri – to its offering. The drill rig is ideal for drill and... 

To enjoy cleaner air, South Africa’s policies need to change, says Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries air quality chief director Dr Thuli Khumalo. 

Global mining tyre services and tyre supplier Kal Tire has completed the installation of its technology-based tractability software, the Tire Operations Management System (TOMS), at a coal mine in... 

South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment has added a new model to its range of articulated 4 x 4, two-axle articulated dump trucks (ADTs). The Bell B45E 4 x 4... 

Between 800 and 20 000 locally manufactured parts were used in every locally assembled vehicle model in 2018, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) says. It noted in a... 

The Powasol ExtremeX Regional Championship from 1 to 2 June at the 2019 Royal Agricultural Show in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal was a resounding success thanks to the generous donation of a B730... 

Diversified materials company AfriSam is working to further reduce its carbon emissions, after achieving a sustained reduction of 35% as a result of on various initiatives over nearly two decades,... 

BMW has chosen the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4S* (PS4S*) as a 21-inch summer tyre fitment for its new high-performance X3 M and X4 M models, and also as the sole fitment for the global press launch of... 

Over 200 Nigerian and international companies will exhibit at The Big 5 Construct Nigeria from 9 to 11 September at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, making it the largest construction event in the... 

It's always an exciting time, when one secures a new job and signs an employment contract. The excitement can quickly turn to disappointment, however, when the employer decides to unilaterally... 

Well-known for its reliable, versatile, and rugged skidsteer loaders, Bobcat Equipment South Africa is making inroads in the tractor loader backhoe (TLB) segment for agricultural applications. The... 

New data by advisory firm Ernst & Young (EY) has indicated a tightening demand for mining and construction equipment, with the value of the Australian mining fleet value index increasing by 7.5%... 

The Auditor-General has been given more powers to crack down on national and provincial government department and their entities. This follows another year of overall decline in their audit... 

In today’s business world, the only constant is change. Amidst the backdrop of colossal fluctuations of economy, our ability to adapt is paramount to current and future success. In the words of... 

Sumitomo Rubber South Africa is building a local manufacturing base to meet client demand for Dunlop- and Sumitomo-branded tyres. 

The world-class F2500W and F2500WS wheeled pavers from industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of roadbuilding and construction equipment, Dynapac, is defined by quality, reliability and... 

Komatsu has released two new articulated dump trucks, the 28-tonne capacity HM300-5 and 40-tonne capacity HM400-5, both powered by low-emission Tier 4 Final engines and featuring Komatsu’s advanced... 

“South African manufacturers are paying 22% too much for their steel; whether you are making lamp posts or electrical cabinets, you are not going to pay what you would pay on the global market,”... 

Biodiesel currently does not present as a more affordable energy alternative for the local mining industry, says Sandton-based energy product supplier InnoFES MD Alexander Grobler. He says that,... 

To stay at the cutting edge of cement production technology, construction materials leader AfriSam ensures that its maintenance programme is well planned with future production targets and energy...