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Lake Byllesby dam redevelopment, US
Lake Byllesby dam redevelopment, US
5th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Dakota County is replacing the 100-year-old power-generating turbines at the Lake Byllesby dam.  


SABOA Conference hosts experts in public road transport
SABOA Conference hosts experts in public road transport
30th May 2019

The Southern African Bus Operators Association (SABOA) is hosting its annual conference from 31 July to 1 August 2019 at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria. This annual event is one... 


Ffestiniog power station refurbishment, UK
Ffestiniog power station refurbishment, UK
24th May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Electric Mountain plans to refurbish two generating units at the power plant. 


Pakal Dul H E project, India
Pakal Dul H E project, India
18th April 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Chenab Valley Power Projects plans to build a 1 000 MW power plant on the Marusadar river, in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir state. 


Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro scheme, Australia
Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro scheme, Australia
12th April 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The contractor for the project has been appointed. 


Pöyry awarded with detailed engineering services assignment for a new paper machine
10th April 2019

Voith, the world's leading innovator in the paper industry, awarded Pöyry with a services assignment to carry out the detailed engineering design of its XcelLine paper machine supplied to the Gondi... 


Three #DisruptMining finalists named
26th February 2019 By: Mariaan Webb

A new drilling approach, an artificial intelligence (AI) solution for mineral processing and an Internet of Things (IoT) application for conveyors will go head to head in this weekend's live finale... 


Xiamen pumped-storage plant, China
Xiamen pumped-storage plant, China
8th February 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will optimise the energy structure of the Fujian power grid. 


140 T LATHE
The new 140 t CNC lathe in the Benoni workshop
SA electromechanical firm steadily growing its international presence
16th November 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Local electro-mechanical service provider Marthinusen and Coutts continues to receive service and repair contracts locally, in Africa and internationally, and expects demand for its outsourced... 


Voith Group
Voith Group
6th November 2018

Voith Group, Division Turbo is a specialist for hydrodynamic drive, coupling and braking systems for road, rail, industrial applications and ship propulsion systems. The company supplies... 


Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia
2nd November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

German mechanical engineering conglomerate Voith has signed an agreement to supply turbines for the project. 


Henan Tianchi pumped-storage plant upgrade, China
Henan Tianchi pumped-storage plant upgrade, China
23rd February 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

Henan Tianchi Pumped Storage Co is upgrading its pumped-storage plant with four reversible pump turbines and generators. 


Roermond mill PM 1 – Stage 2, Netherlands
Roermond mill PM 1 – Stage 2, Netherlands
23rd February 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

The project aims to increase production at Smurfit Kappa Roermond Papier PM 1. 


DRIVING FORCE The VECO-Drive increases input speed and generates a high output speed for compressors or pumps
New variable-speed drive showcased at European expo
14th July 2017

Last month multinational industrial machinery manufacturer Voith exhibited power industry  solutions at the POWER-GEN Europe 2017 conference and exhibition, and  one of the main features was its... 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
14th July 2017 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom signed a loan agreement with the China Development Bank, which will form part of the funding for the Medupi power plant. 


Voith launches new VECO-Drive: Most Efficient Variable Speed Drive for Compressors and Pumps
Voith launches new VECO-Drive: Most Efficient Variable Speed Drive for Compressors and Pumps
19th May 2017

Peak component efficiency of 97 percent saves energy costs Easy motor start protects the grid from high inrush currents Smaller main motor rating saves capital expenditures Crailsheim, Germany:... 


Tug building project, South Africa
Tug building project, South Africa
15th July 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

The latest of the Transnet National Ports Authority’s nine new tugboats will set sail from the Durban premises of contractor Southern African Shipyards this month. 


Voith BHS AeroMaXX for turbo parallel-shaft gears unveiled
Voith BHS AeroMaXX for turbo parallel-shaft gears unveiled
11th July 2016

• Voith BHS AeroMaXX increases the efficiency of turbo parallel-shaft gear units by up to 0.5% • Oil consumption of the gear unit reduced by more than 30% • The 36-month warranty is... 


Ingula pumped-storage scheme project, South Africa
Ingula pumped-storage scheme project, South Africa
27th May 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

Despite a setback on Unit 3, the scheme remains on schedule for commercial operations in January 2017. 


Tug building project, South Africa
Tug building project, South Africa
8th April 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

The arrival of the first of two new, powerful tugboats, bound for the port of Port Elizabeth, has marked the first milestone in the project. 


The first of TNPA’s new tug fleet settles in Port Elizabeth
The first of TNPA’s new tug fleet settles in Port Elizabeth
4th April 2016 By: Natasha Odendaal

The arrival of the first of two new, powerful tugboats bound for the port of Port Elizabeth marked the first milestone in a R1.4-billion nine-tugboat contract to bolster the efficiency of the... 


Ingula pumped-storage scheme project, South Africa
Ingula pumped-storage scheme project, South Africa
19th February 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

Steady progress is being made at the project. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
19th February 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has announced that good progress has been made on Medupi's Unit 5. 


Ingula pumped-storage scheme project, South Africa
Ingula pumped-storage scheme project, South Africa
20th February 2015

Eskom reported in January this year that the first 333 MW Ingula pumped-storage unit would only be synchronised in the first half of 2016. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
20th February 2015

Eskom and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Africa have set up a joint technical task team to review the blow-through procedure ahead of future blow-through tests on the 11 other Medupi units. 


BRAVO RANGE
Bravo pumps can operate over the complete pump curve, not just one specific duty point, which means that it can be used in numerous applications within its range
Local supplier, exclusive distributor
12th September 2014 By: Pimani Baloyi

Newly established Boksburg-based pumps supplier Integrated Pump Technology was named in June as the exclusive Southern Africa distributor for the world’s third-largest submersible pump manufacturer... 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
12th September 2014

Eskom has reported that work is progressing well on Unit 6, which is scheduled to be synchronised at the end of the year. 


Transmission Monitoring and Exchange Components Increase the Efficiency and Availability of Buses and Trucks
Transmission Monitoring and Exchange Components Increase the Efficiency and Availability of Buses and Trucks
9th September 2014

Voith's service and consulting program DIWA Excellence allows bus operators to reduce their operating costs and increase availability. The reason for this is the optimization of fuel consumption as... 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
Medupi power station project, South Africa
1st August 2014

Eskom has offered a detailed timeline for the synchronisation of Medupi Unit 6, which is officially scheduled for December 15, 2014. 


Company Announcement: Higher Driving Comfort Thanks to 750 New DIWA.5 Transmissions in Istanbul
28th January 2013

Citybuses provide the highest proportion of public transport systems in Istanbul 


Torque convertors for sensitive motors offer easy installation
25th January 2013 By: Sashnee Moodley

Drive systems manufacturer Voith Turbo is offering industry a range of torque convertors that is suited to motors that are sensitive to power absorption and high-speed applications.  


Medupi power station project, South Africa
18th January 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Illegal protest action at the Medupi power station brought work on the project to a standstill on January 17. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa
11th January 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Siemens is on track with its work for State-owned power utility Eskom’s Medupi power station, but is facing challenges, owing to delays in the civil works at the site. 


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