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Company is set to grow reliability systems division Restricted

Following a major restructuring of South Africa’s largest local bearing manufacturer, SKF, about 18-months ago, the company has seen massive improvements in growth and profitability and has made a strategic decision to move into providing...
15 Nov 02
 
 

Chemical spillage prevention campaign producing results Restricted

An initiative that is being driven by the Chemical and Allied Industries Association (CAIA) to reduce damaging spillages by hauliers transporting chemical products is proving to be successful.
08 Nov 02
 
 

Local govt largely unaware of environmental responsibilities – survey Restricted

A survey conducted in order to determine the levels of awareness of local authorities in terms environmental legislation, produced some worrying results.
08 Nov 02
 
 

EIA for R200m waste facility released Restricted

The environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the integrated waste management facility proposed by local company Amandla Environmental, which could be built at Springs or Germiston on the East Rand, has been released for public comment until...
08 Nov 02
 
 

New dust-monitoring technology developed Restricted

A cost-effective alternative to conventional dust fall-out monitoring technology has been designed and developed by local company, Gerry Kuhn Environmental and Hygiene Engineering (GKEHE) and is in operation at numerous mines and industries in...
08 Nov 02
 
 

Greenhouse emission trade-off may prove lucrative to South Africa Restricted

Global climate change, caused by emissions of so-called greenhouse gases, is widely acknowledged as the most serious environmental problem the world has ever faced.
08 Nov 02
 
 

Water pollution posing threat to SA Restricted

The largest problem facing the environment in South Africa is water pollution.
08 Nov 02
 
 

SA needs public-transport shake-up Restricted

South Africa's dependence on private transport and the amount that is spent on it is clearly a cause for concern.
06 Nov 02
 
 

Road-rail infrastructure questioned Restricted

As South African companies continue to enter export markets, the ability of the local infrastructure to meet increasing traffic demand is being questioned.
01 Nov 02
 
 

Project delays causing difficulties Restricted

The continuous availability of work is a problem facing the South African rail transportation market, which has resulted in a relatively rough year for suppliers, contractors and subcontractors serving the industry.
01 Nov 02
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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