By: Roman Mornau - General Manager at MetalPlus, ACTOM Welding technologies can play an increasingly vital role in optimising resource utilisation and enhancing sustainability for capital-intensive... 

Industry organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is implementing a strategic overhaul, focusing on leadership restructuring and process optimisation in response to recent... 

Are you seeking a hands-on career that offers both skill development and rewarding opportunities? Look no further than welding! At the Artisan Training Institute (ATI), we offer a comprehensive... 

What started in a small backyard garage in 1948 has grown into a global leader in innovation and industry. Founded by Andrew Mentis, what is now simply known as Mentis, has spent 75 years pushing... 

As pipe, tubes and hose manufacturer and supplier Astore Keymak celebrates its 40th anniversary in October 2025, the company reflects on a legacy of innovation, quality and service that has made it... 

South Africa is well placed to spearhead the automotive sector's expansion on the African continent, leveraging its experience and infrastructure to capitalise on opportunities presented by the... 

In line with its ethos of being ‘passionate about excellence’, automotive sector manufacturer and Motor Industry Bargaining Council member Malben Engineering announced in November that it had won... 

The project has surpassed the halfway mark. 

Toronto-listed Taseko Mines is progressing steadily with the development of its Florence copper project in Arizona, reporting that the project has surpassed the halfway mark and remains on track... 

A new bolted-tank design is gaining momentum in tailings retreatment operations, offering significant improvements in cost savings, construction time and operational efficiency. This design,... 

Steam generation solutions company Steinmüller Africa says that its boilers are well-equipped to deliver efficient waste management, energy, and cost savings for the pulp and paper, sugar,... 

This week we profile Joseph Zinyana, CEO at New Age Engineering Solutions, a structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process consulting firm 

Stampings and welding components manufacturer Malben Engineering won industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa's (Seifsa's) environmental award for... 

Mechanical and industrial engineering firm Duys Engineering Group has successfully completed two large projects on time for Dublin- and London-listed international mining concern Kenmare Resources,... 

Safety equipment supplier Dromex continues to meet end-user requirements by providing them with “complete head-to-toe” safety solutions through two new styles in its footwear range – the Dromex... 

South Africa, September 2024 – In a historic achievement for the African construction industry, Inkulu Pipes has secured an unprecedented order to manufacture 744 meters of PE 100 DN/OD 1200 mm SDR... 

South African manufacturer Malben Engineering, of Nigel, is pioneering the use of green steel in the production of automotive components for leading local original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).... 

Submerged arc welding (SAW) is a specialised welding technique that reduces impurities from entering the weld pool by covering the entire arc with a pool of flux, resulting in cleaner welds. The... 

Surface engineering company Thermaspray’s thermal spray coatings and laser cladding technologies are delivering significant benefits to the pumps industry, particularly for components subjected to... 

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 

Structa Konsult is a consulting engineering company specialising in the evaluation, design and certification of a range of industrial and civil structures.   Established in 2014, Structa Konsult is... 

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance... 

Nonprofit technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) personnel and certification manager Harold Jansen lauds the development of a Nuclear School of Excellence,... 

The general shortage of skilled labour in remote areas, and the lack of training of local welders – to a level where they pass a welder performance qualification test –  highlights the Southern... 

Welding Alloys South Africa (WASA) is a South African subsidiary of Welding Alloys. The Welding Alloys group covers more than 150 countries and territories throughout a network of over 30... 

Eskom has confirmed that it is likely to apply for a licence to operate Koeberg beyond the 20-year envelope that it has secured for Unit 1. 

Mining services company DGC Africa, a member of the Dickinson Group, is powering Africa’s future through innovative asset integrity and industrial solutions for the mining and metallurgy, glass,... 

Eskom has confirmed that it is likely to apply for a licence to operate the Koeberg nuclear power station, in the Western Cape, beyond the 20-year envelope that it has secured for Unit 1 and is... 

The Hydraulic Connection has established a reputation for supplying top-class products and services to the industrial sector The Hydraulic Connection develops, manufactures and supplies... 

Eskom has refrained from officially declaring an end to loadshedding despite having operated for more than 150 days without implementing rotational cuts; a period that coincided with the... 

Given the skills shortage facing the South African engineering sector, Babcock Education and Training (BET) – a subsidiary of Babcock International Group-Africa – aims to provide the necessary... 

A new range of vibrating screens features an all-bolted construction for longer life. Recently launched by mining technology company Weir, the new screens are designed to meet the most demanding of... 

Given the skills shortage facing the South African engineering sector, Babcock Education and Training (BET) – a subsidiary of Babcock International Group-Africa – aims to provide the necessary... 

Weir, a global leader in innovative mining technology, has launched the all-new ENDURON® Orbital range of vibrating screens which feature an all-bolted construction for longer life. Engineered for... 

Founded in 1984, Weartech has established a highly-respected reputation as a trusted specialist supplier of welding, thermal spray and other speciality products.  Weartech offers a comprehensive... 

Laser-applied cladding technology provides robust and long-lasting coatings that enhance the performance and lifespan of critical components required for hydraulics, pneumatics and hydropower... 

Fastener specialists Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group’s Cape Town branch is making a significant impact on major projects across the Western Cape, proving that even the smallest... 

When it comes to stainless steel fabrication, using the best suitable abrasives is essential for achieving optimum results. Our locally manufactured Superflex range includes specifically... 

A 50 000-hour component replacement project on one of the large 7495-series Caterpillar electric rope shovels owned and operated by diamond producer Debswana for its Jwaneng mine is going to plan,... 

Lobito Atlantic Railway has placed an order for 275 new container wagons. 

TROTECH, the country’s leading provider of specialist bulk tank design, procurement and construction services, recently recorded a major safety milestone on a strategic tank maintenance contract... 

Empowering young people through skills development is crucial for fostering progressive and sustainable socioeconomic activity, and laying solid foundations within communities, and is an essential...