A wide range of services are available to the petrochemical, construction, mining and power generation industries, provided by companies under the umbrella of the Hydra Arc Group. The group... 

The first African Welding Federation Annual Assembly and Conference will be held in March 2023, in Egypt. The aim is to focus on different welding processes and, held from 14 to 17 March at the... 

Despite a low number of women working in the welding and related processes sector locally, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) says its members have seen more detail-oriented work, as... 

Despite many industries being significantly impacted by the pandemic, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) used the pandemic period as an opportunity to restructure and enhance itself... 

This week we profile Gaetano Perillo, CEO of Weldamax, which trades as Unique Welding and is a gas and welding consumables distributor 

Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) has recorded foreign body cornea, open finger wounds, sprains and strain of lumbar spine, contusion of finger/thumb and open wounds on wrists and hands as the top five... 

Founded 19 years ago, New Age Engineering Solutions has established its reputation as a top structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and piping (SMEIP) service provider.  As a proudly... 

At this year’s Electra Mining exhibition in Johannesburg, Canadian tyre company Kal Tire is showcasing prototypes for two unique tools that aim to improve safety and reduce unnecessary waste and... 

Recently, there has been a significant uptake in the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in South Africa. In existence since the 1970s, BIM is playing an increasingly important role in the... 

Although there are many benefits when partnering with steel fabricator Hydra Arc, engineering manager Matthew Alfonso says the company’s “unique service” remains core to its management philosophy,... 

Welding company ESAB will be moving into its new state-of-the-art 5 000 m2 facility in November - a move that’s largely motivated by the company experiencing “significant growth” over the last four... 

While signs of economic recovery have been evident since Covid-related restrictions were lifted, chemical industry company African Oxygen (Afrox) is cautious about the long-term effects, as “quite... 

Using innovative solutions that reduce project risk and increase productivity will help to drive schedule and budget compliance, says mechanical contractor Prommac. This focus, it adds, also will... 

Overlay products are made by welding a carbide-rich steel alloy on top of a steel plate, resulting in a compound material that has a very high resistance to wear, especially suitable for demanding... 

Welding systems manufacturer Fronius has launched an iWave series that it says sets new standards in quality, flexibility and connectivity. The TIG power source enables “perfect” weld seams to be... 

The best place to ensure quality control is said to be on the factory floor. Gauteng-based pipe manufacturer Rare recently moved the fabrication of its pipefittings in-house to better control the... 

Privately-owned BSSC Radiators continues to develop and transform itself into a market leader, with over four decades of diverse experience and service in the mining industry. Through this... 

A range of thermal insulation products such as expansion joints, thermal insulation jackets, fire blankets, high temperature sealing, and boiler joint gaskets are now available from local... 

Thos Begbie & Co was established in 1887 by Scottish marine engineer and pioneer Thomas Begbie, in the newly proclaimed gold-rush town of Johannesburg.  A management buyout in 1989 further boosted... 

A newly upgraded wear plate promises extended service life and high productivity in the most challenging environments. The Hardox 500 Tuf wear plate is part of SSAB’s Hardox range and is designed... 

In 2019, fastener specialists Bolt and Engineering (B.E.D) entered into an agreement with capital equipment manufacturer and distributor First Cut, according to which B.E.D. and First Cut would... 

Heavy lifting solutions provider Criterion Equipment, which specialises in the supply and support of TCM forklift trucks, stresses that the local market must invest in quality branded replacement... 

Ford is starting to wrap up its R15.8-billion investment in its South African facilities to assemble the new Ranger pick-up, with mass production for the local and export markets scheduled to start... 

Although the consequences of inadequate machine safety practices can be severe, there are nonetheless several misunderstandings in existence that put many facilities and their employees at risk.... 

Mounted points are always in high demand when precise results are required on difficult-to-access areas. Mounted points are used in conjunction with what are commonly known as Straight grinders or... 

Mass production of the Ford Ranger pickup for the local and export markets is scheduled to start in October 2022. 

Ford is starting to wrap up its R15.8-billion investment in its South African facilities to assemble the new Ranger pickup, with mass production for the local and export markets scheduled to start... 

Although the consequences of inadequate machine safety practices can be severe, there are nonetheless several misunderstandings in existence that put many facilities and their employees at risk.... 

The 2022 Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) honoured both Rocla and Technicrete with Engineering Excellence Awards in the Infrastructure and Paving Categories. Group Marketing and... 

Ford South Africa (SA) has unveiled a completely new body shop for the assembly of the new-generation Ranger bakkie at its Silverton plant, in Pretoria, featuring the plant’s highest-ever levels of... 

Waste water treatment plants play a crucial role in the removal of contaminants from wastewater and sewage in order for its conversion into an effluent that can be returned to the water cycle in an... 

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) highlighted on Wednesday that it was cooperating with the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation to promote the creation of an African School of... 

Technology which dramatically decreases labour is now at South Africa’s fingertips as Gismo, sole Southern African distributor for Sikla, introduces siFramo to the construction and industrial... 

Manufacture, supplier and distributer of a diverse portfolio of atmospheric gases, specialty gases, equipment and services to the Southern African region Air Products has acquired the largest... 

The mismatch between skills in demand within the chemical industry and skills that are being developed in South Africa is negatively impacting the employability of many locally trained artisans,... 

A range of versatile, high-performance DIY adhesive products for the automotive sector is available from Pratley. The range is ideal for various quick, on-the-spot automotive repairs, especially... 

Since being introduced in 1985, the traditional rotary cutters in the Falcon range – consisting predominantly of the Slasher and trademark-protected Haymaker – still maintain local content upward... 

Air Products acquired the largest company in their distributor network, Weldamax. As an integral player in Air Products’ distributor business model, Weldamax distributes  gases and a comprehensive... 

The South African fasteners manufacturing industry is facing challenges, such as raw materials, distribution and utilities difficulties, says fastening technology specialist provider Swagefast... 

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Nord-Lock range of bolting solutions includes Expander Pivot Pin components that comprise advanced pivot pin technology to offer dependable solutions that combat... 

Gibela unveiled the one-hundredth X’trapolis Mega commuter train it is building for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa on July 4. 

Last month, metallurgical industry supplier SMS group and material joining equipment manufacturer Taylor-Winfield Technologies joined together in a global strategic alliance for the supply, support...