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POWERING ON
Bearings International’s Durban branch stocks a range of bearings, electric motors, gearboxes, lubricants, seals, tools and power transmission products for several industries
KwaZulu-Natal vital for bearing distributor growth
1st May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) has earmarked KwaZulu-Natal as a key growth area for its business going forward. 


AN ALLY IN THE TRENCHES
The SY210 has many applications in agriculture
Accelerated business activity could follow lockdown slowdown
1st May 2020 By: Darren Parker

Following a “drastic” slowdown in sales, rentals and aftermarket support in the agriculture sector during the Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa, equipment supplier Goscor Earthmoving (GEM) national... 


Covid-19 lockdowns, rand depreciation set to accelerate food inflation
24th April 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has, in its latest brief report Food price outlook for Quarter 2 2020 and beyond, warned that food prices in South Africa are set to rise during... 


German supplier looks to further African expansion
21st April 2020 By: Darren Parker

German machining company BWS Technologie intends to expand its reach into Africa’s sugar industry through its Buckau-Wolf continuous centrifugals, batch-type centrifugals, and vacuum pans with... 


Half of South Africans in a ‘precarious nutrition situation’
10th April 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

Independent research body the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has warned that poorer households in South Africa would be put at risk, in terms of both their nutrition and health, if... 


South African production of key foods good to reasonable
10th April 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

An independent research centre, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP), has published an overview of five key foods produced in South Africa, as part of its analysis of the food and... 


Agri-fintech company moves to provide digital support for small-scale farmers
3rd April 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Agri-fintech company eSus Africa is supporting small-scale and emerging farmers by gathering and using data. Its onsite system enables farmers to gather machine and sensor data, monitor inputs and... 


SWEET RIDE 
Bearings International supplies the complete drive chain – from the feeder tables where the sugar cane arrives from the farm to the pack house where the product gets distributed
Distributor’s experience makes for sweeter projects supply
27th March 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

With more than 60 years of servicing the sugar industry, power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) has gained meaningful expertise, which enables the company to continue... 


DIVERSE OFFERING 
For the sugar industry, Bosch Projects provides front-end cane offloading, cane preparation, juice extraction, sugar processing, sugar drying and refining equipment
Equipment design vital for sugar industry
27th March 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

A critical aspect of servicing the sugar industry is equipment design, says integrated engineering technology and project management company Bosch Projects sugar sector director Steve Rosettenstein. 


CANE MECHANISATION 
Any change towards a fully mechanised harvesting system involves many disciplines and affects all aspects of cane production
Mechanised systems gaining momentum
27th March 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Manual harvesting currently dominates sugarcane harvesting operations. 


SOAKING UP 
BMG’s new Fenagrid Premium taper grid steel flexible couplings absorb considerable torque overloads, achieving smoother running, with consequent reduction of wear and tear on machinery
Components provider extends offering for sugar industry
27th March 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Engineering components provider BMG has extended its range of power transmission components to include its recently upgraded Fenagrid Premium range. 


ALLEVIATING THE DEFECTS 
Sucrose losses can be significantly reduced – if not mitigated altogether – if the correct advanced and integrated pumping solution is used
Mill equipment advances essential for industry
27th March 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

With the local sugar industry being more than 150 years old, advances in equipment critical to the milling process add “immense value”, as they improve the operational efficiency potential of the... 


Corteva spearheading agricultural growth on the continent
Corteva spearheading agricultural growth on the continent
26th March 2020

Agricultural company Corteva Agriscience considers Africa as an important market for the company, as it presents a multitude of opportunities for agricultural development. Tasneem Bulbulia tells us... 


Large pumps fleet offers fast turnaround for rental customers
20th March 2020 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Specialist pump rental company Integrated Pump Rental has reported a steady increase in the demand for rental pumps over the last four months, mainly owing to the start of the rainy season.... 


Deere taps tractor-hailing tech in bid to break ground in Africa
25th February 2020 By: Reuters

It's ride-hailing, farm style. Deere & Co is teaming up with the "Uber of tractors" in Africa and betting on a future where farmers summon machines with the touch of a button. The world's leading... 


RAISING THE BAR The new models of JAC forklifts will enter the South African market this year
New forklift models for South African market
7th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

Local forklift and compressor distributor Avir is introducing four new Chinese JAC forklift models to South Africa this year. One of these new models is a special edition 3 t forklift for loading... 


Company leverages off diverse industrial supplier’s strengths
31st January 2020

As part of automotive consumable products supplier Hudaco Group, Bearings International (BI) is able to leverage synergies across a broad range of companies, meaning it can offer a complete product... 


ANALYSE THIS
DJI and PACSys are undertaking research and development to integrate crop health and/or management analytics with drone spraying systems to allow for “spot-spraying” applications
Effective drones well received by farmers
6th December 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Local sugarcane farmers have responded positively to South Africa’s first licensed crop-spraying drone at a time when the industry is tackling a significantly challenging financial climate, says... 


SUGAR 4.0
The potential value derived from Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC’s near-infrared spectroscopy analytical technology is only just beginning to be explored
Industry 4.0 advancing in local sugar milling
6th December 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

All South Africa’s sugar mills are now using the near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) analytical technology developed by centralised scientific organisation Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC... 


Invicta interim earnings, cash generation increase
25th November 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Investment holding and equipment distribution company Invicta on Monday reported a 1 046% year-on-year increase in basic earnings a share to 149c for the six months ended September 30. Headline... 


OFF THE GRID

Microcare plans to share its local story of innovation, job creation and skills development next year during its 30th year of manufacturing in South Africa
Manufacturer targets product releases, skills development
8th November 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Solar energy equipment supplier Microcare plans to share its local story of innovation, job creation and skills development next year during its thirtieth year of manufacturing in South Africa and... 


PAMINA BOHRER

The Smile initiative seeks to create a directory for Italian SMMEs and encourage economic activity and interaction among these business communities
Chamber involved in sustainable, job-creating initiatives
11th October 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

The Italian-South African Chamber of Trade and Industries is engaging in the planning of two significant initiatives to support Italian small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) to create... 


MIXING CONVEYORS The conveyor system consists of a central conveyor that is fed by eight smaller conveyors, each of which contain various frozen-food products to be mixed
Versatile drives ideal for HVAC industry
20th September 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Many features of the variable-speed drive (VSD) solutions provided by drive technology provider SEW-Eurodrive can be applied to projects in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC)... 


WHITE OR BROWN?
The chamber is working on a campaign to increase local consumption of brown and whole-wheat bread by South African consumers
Bread industry campaign to increase S Africa’s fibre consumption
23rd August 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Nonprofit industry association the South African Chamber of Baking is working on a joint campaign with the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa and the Department of Health (DoH) to encourage... 


ACTION PLAN 
It is critical to implement a detailed and consistent plan of action, ensuring the safety of all persons during large, intricate, and complicated projects
Improving efficiency, safety and profits with specialised equipment
9th August 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

There is a big opportunity to improve safety, efficiency and cost savings when it comes to kiln maintenance, says cement kiln equipment and bricking-machine manufacturer Bricking Solutions MD... 


SOUND TECHNOLOGY
The Greendrum device can effectively clean driplines without the need for chemicals
Ultrasonic dripline cleaner commercialised
9th August 2019 By: Darren Parker

Irrigation systems manufacturer Senter360 has partnered with local inventor and farmer Leon Lingnau to bring his proprietary ultrasonic dripline cleaning system Greendrum to the market on a... 


WILLEM STRYDOM
SEW-Eurodrive helps clients understand where they can save on energy efficiency
Agriculture sector driven to spend more upfront on innovation
9th August 2019 By: Darren Parker

Amid current economic pressure, high energy costs and power grid uncertainty, the agriculture sector in South Africa is starting to favour higher capital expenditure on advanced technology because... 


INDUSTRY GROWTH
The DTI looks forward to exchanging lessons and experiences to unpack challenges and identify solutions for growth across the manufacturing sector
DTI forges ahead with product standardisation task
14th June 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Following Mining Charter III’s call to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to develop a “Standardised Coding and Product Identification System in the Mining Supply Chain” whereby products... 


HIGH-PERFORMANCE BELTS
These Flex belts are ideal for transporting heavy loads and are therefore suitable for use in high-performance conveyor systems
Habasit presents range of timing belts for drive technology
24th May 2019

Last month, conveyor and processing belts manufacturer Habasit presented its complete timing belt portfolio at leading trade fair for integrated automation, motion and drives Hannover Messe Fair.... 


TRACKING THE SUN

BMG’s Varvel worm gearboxes are installed on solar panels to ensure that they are in an ideal position to track the sun
BMG extends supply of gearboxes and variators
24th May 2019

Engineering consumables and components distributor Bearing Man Group (BMG), as exclusive distributors for gears and drives manufacturer Varvel Group in sub-Saharan Africa for more than 40 years,... 


SAFETY IN EXTREME CONDITIONS

The range is ideal for pump, ventilation, agitator and mixed applications in refineries, pipelines, petrochemicals and food industries
Vert supplies Leroy-Somer motors in Southern Africa
24th May 2019

Electric power generation solutions provider Vert Energy is the sole supplier of electric motors manufacturer Leroy-Somer in Southern Africa. Vert Energy supplies the entire Leroy-Somer (LS) range,... 


LIGHTEN THE LOAD 

While there are a variety of different sized motors that will have different efficiencies, energy savings increase exponentially as the load decreases
New VSD software offers energy savings
24th May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Electrical and energy solutions provider Zest WEG Group is deploying a new plug-and-play variable speed drive (VSD) software solution that achieves automatic energy savings when used with any... 


Grain recovery offsets Kaap Agri’s drought-related challenges
Grain recovery offsets Kaap Agri’s drought-related challenges
10th May 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed agricultural retailer Kaap Agri reported a solid set of results for the six months ended March 31, on the back of revenue growth in its Wesgraan grain handling and storage division.... 


Mahindra has entered the farming equipment business in South Africa
Mahindra South Africa unveils comprehensive farming equipment range
10th May 2019 By: Irma Venter

Mahindra has opened its fourth business in South Africa. The India-based conglomerate will now add farming equipment to its product line-up in the domestic market, along with vehicles, generators... 


MANUFACTURING MARVEL
Parts manufactured for planters and harvesters from vesconite polymers
Polymer bushings used in unsuitable environments
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Polymer bushing manufacturer Vesconite Bearings says its polymer bushings are suited to the South African agriculture sector because of their ability to remain efficient even in less than optimal... 


TRACTOR TRACKER
Satellites in farming are now a reality
Larger stands, more technology on display at Nampo
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Agriculture supply manufacturer John Deere has increased its number of stands from three – in previous years – to five this year, totalling an unrivalled display area of 3 000 m2 at the 2019 Grain... 


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