https://www.engineeringnews.co.za

Receive our free daily newsletter:

Equipment

FLEX THOSE MUSCLES
The Uniflex grease crimper will take center stage at the HAW stand this year
Hydraulics company using expo to highlight products
10th May 2019

Hydraulic component distributor Hydraulic and Automation Warehouse (HAW), a Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group Company, will showcase eight of its niche product lines at this year’s Grain SA NAMPO... 


BOER MAAK N PLAN
The Boer Slim/Smart Farming initiative offers a range of products developed with and for local farmers
New products for the agriculture industry being launched
10th May 2019

Engineering components supplier Bearing Man Group (BMG) will be exhibiting at Grain SA’s Nampo Harvest Day this year being held from May 14 to 17, near Bothaville in the Free State. The BMG stand... 


HIGH EXPECTATIONS 
An aerial view of the continent’s largest agriculture show being held in May
Biggest Nampo yet boasts 775 stands
10th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

The southern hemisphere’s largest agriculture expo, the Grain SA Nampo Harvest Day, will feature a record-breaking 775 stands, and organiser Grain SA says that all of the stands have now been sold... 


SPARKING INTEREST
Afrox hopes to generate an interest at its stand by offering daily prizes for best welder
Welding machines and services on show
10th May 2019

Gas supplier Afrox will be showcasing its integrated range of services and solutions for the agricultural sector at the Grain SA Nampo Harvest Day, which will be held from May 14 to 17, near... 


NICKY MULLER
The warranty centre’s local team is headed up by Muller and has benefited from a recent skills upliftment programme
BMG World accredited as Eaton’s exclusive warranty centre in Africa
3rd May 2019

The well-established partnership between engineering consumables and components distributor Bearing Man Group (BMG) and power management solutions provider Eaton Hydraulics has been enhanced with... 


AIR QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS

To mitigate air-quality challenges, Vipro supplies water traps, air lubricators and regulators, and compressors
New packages can be installed with existing infrastructure
3rd May 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Pneumatic vibrator and impactor supplier Vipro is providing complete new packages for pneumatic products, which can be installed with existing infrastructure. “These new packages can be installed... 


CRAIG FREER
The benefit of an agile IoT team is that the company serves as a strategic adviser to clients
Rapid IoT response required to evolving customer needs
26th April 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Rapid research and development cycles and the ability to design solutions quickly to meet customer uses are crucial to provide commercially viable Internet of Things (IoT) services and solutions in... 


NEW HEIGHTS 

A height table needs to be built into the system, providing flexibility in changing the height of the stations as the requirement changes
Assembly-line extension ensures efficient automotive production
12th April 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

An assembly-line extension at a major automotive producer in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape, which included replacing the existing MOVITRANS contactless energy transfer system with the latest... 


NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Bosch projects has developed the Lamella Clarifier, that uses a series of inclined plates for fast, effective particle separation and settling
Company leads in advancing sugar technology
29th March 2019

Offering a comprehensive service globally, with over 55 years of experience in the sugar sector, multidisciplinary engineering company Bosch Projects has recently developed the Lamella Clarifier,... 


PIETER UYS 
The vibrating equipment is made out of stainless steel, which decreases the chances of the sugar being contaminated
Vibrating equipment ensures effective sugar processing
29th March 2019

Owing to its large footprint in KwaZulu-Natal, vibration-equipment manufacturer Vipro Vibrating Products caters to the front-end, back-end and packing processes in the sugar processing plant. The... 


 NEW TECHNOLOGY 
Sugar mills can use the SMRI-NIRS system to obtain information that can help to better understand and control factory processes
New tech helps mills improve factory control
29th March 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

During this year’s sugar season, centralised scientific organisation Sugar Milling Research Institute NPC (SMRI) says South African sugar mills will use its Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)... 


BARRY OWEN 
Over-capacitated construction sector under extreme pressure owing to oversupply
Company positive in flat construction market
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Despite there being no capital expenditure on projects in the construction sector, construction equipment supplier SANY GM Barry Owen says the company sees good opportunity to grow the SANY brand... 


GOING GLOCAL 
Tesmec seeks to expand local presence in the most strategic areas of the world
Growth strategy prompts innovation
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Technologies design, production and marketing company Tesmec Group is constantly improving, adapting and evolving its machine concepts. Owing to its pursuit of a “glocal” growth strategy, this... 


EARTHFORCE
Bobcat aims to meet the requirement for quality, lower-cost machines
Bobcat positive ahead of elections
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

While the fragmentation occurring in the mining and construction industries – where major contracts are being awarded to smaller empowered startups without major track records or even assets – is... 


BESPOKE DESIGNS
Himoinsa is investing significantly in its generator and lighting tower designs for specific local requirements
Construction industry expected to grow over next three years
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Despite there being a slowdown in projects for the past few years in the construction industry, power generation equipment developer Himoinsa Southern Africa business development director Matthew... 


Zimbabwe currency crisis robs Bell of record year
Zimbabwe currency crisis robs Bell of record year
18th March 2019 By: Irma Venter

A new currency regime in Zimbabwe robbed Bell Equipment of a record financial year, giving the company a R87.4-million “ankle-tap that went straight to the bottom line”, said CEO Leon Goosen on... 


SITES ON AFRICA Vermeer aims to penetrate the renewable-energy market in Africa
Equipment supplier to spread its wings outside South Africa
15th March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier Vermeer will attend The Solar Show Africa 2019 which is combined with the 2019 Power and Electricity World Africa (PEWA) conference at the Sandton Convention Centre on... 


SA farmers turning to technology to boost yields and financial resilience
SA farmers turning to technology to boost yields and financial resilience
15th March 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a challenging economic climate in South Africa, as well as prevailing drought in some provinces, emerging and commercial farmers have become price-conscious and focused on optimising... 


DRIVERLESS NAVIGATION

The driverless vehicle pilots the testing route with a GPS-supported satellite navigation system
Continental optimises tyre test with driverless test vehicle
15th February 2019

Automotive tyre manufacturing company Continental commissioned the first driverless tyre test vehicle for an assortment of road surface types at its test site in Uvalde, Texas, in the US. The aim... 


Afgri Technology Services partners with UP organisation to foster agri innovation
13th February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Afgri Technology Services (ATS) has partnered with the University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) TuksNovation to foster innovation in the agricultural sector. TuksNovation is a nonprofit organisation... 


AGRI-SMART SOLUTION
The joint venture will bring the most essential spare products closer to farmers, in order to satisfy their maintenance needs for bearings and agricultural products
Company focused on agriculture
25th January 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

The agricultural sector is set to become a significant focal point for leading bearings and power transmission product distributor Bearings International (BI) in 2019, as it expands its portfolio... 


FENNER PRODUCT GROUP 2018
The extended scope has put BMG in a position to deal with conveyors clients
Expanded products portfolio leads to new opportunities
25th January 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

New markets and opportunities have arisen after technical solutions provider BMG expanded its products portfolio with the addition of Fenner conveyor belting products last year. “BMG decided to... 


EASY PEASY
Solar inverters make rural irrigation systems easier to power
Solar inverter available for water pumps
25th January 2019 By: Halima Frost

Obtaining water in rural and domestic environments from boreholes, ponds and dams is now easier, with technical solutions provider BMG’s Motoline P19000-S series of solar inverters for photovoltaic... 


Dominic Sewela
Barloworld mulls adding another Cat business; cuts 1 000 auto jobs
19th November 2018 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld is mulling the acquisition of another distribution deal with US equipment manufacturer Caterpillar, says Barloworld CEO Dominic Sewela. This follows the sale of the Iberia Equipment... 


HIGH-PRESSURE READY 
All KML bearings housing units have smooth surfaces that can be cleaned easily with high-pressure washing equipment
Bearings mitigate health concerns in F&B industry
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid stringent health and hygiene standards in South Africa’s food and beverage industry, bearings and power transmission products distributor, Bearings International (BI), offers the industry a... 


INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE
ISO Bearings has been investing in the supply of internationally sourced price-competitive bearing solutions for agriculture since 2016
Supplier expands into agriculture sector
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid increased demand for wholesale bearing solutions in the agriculture sector, Boksburg-based wholesale bearing supplier ISO Bearings is actively looking to increase its supply into the sector.... 


Lessons on transforming manufacturing in India
31st October 2018 By: Kim Cloete

Transformational changes in manufacturing in India have been unpacked at the Lean Summit Africa 2018, in Cape Town, holding important lessons for ramping up efficiency and boosting competitiveness... 


The Aybar BBM is a land management system that assists farmers to construct broad bed furrows to drain excess water in vertisols
Simple farm implement can increase crop yield, reduce soil erosion
19th October 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Ethiopia-based farm implement manufacturer Aybar Engineering exhibited its Broad Bed Maker (BBM) farm implement at this year’s Maker Faire Rome exhibition, which took place from October 12 to 14 in... 


Opportunities abound for Italian entrepreneurs expanding into Africa
12th October 2018 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The Italian-South African Chamber of Trade and Industries says Italian companies are becoming increasingly positive about the opportunities offered by South Africa, which is being acknowledged as a... 


Angola, IFC court South African investors
21st September 2018 By: Nadine James

World Bank Group executive director for Angola, Nigeria and South Africa Bongiwe Kunene says a roundtable event taking place on September 24, will enable South African businesses and investors to... 


MULTI-CHANNEL POWER ANALYSERS 
The Magnet Group specialises in the supply, implementation and support of electrical equipment
Electrical equipment range expanded
21st September 2018

Power distribution system supplier Magnet Group has expanded on its Carlo Gavazzi range by introducing multi-channel power analyser and automation products. These include WM50 multi-channel power... 


HERMAN POTGIETER I'm encouraged by the growing demand for Welding Fabricators Certification Scheme in the country
High demand for SAIW fabricator certification
7th September 2018

Nonprofit technical organisation Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is encouraged to see a high number of large companies applying for Welding Fabricators Certification Scheme (WFCS)... 


BMG’s solar inverters used in agricultural irrigation
31st August 2018

Technical solutions provider BMG’s Motoline P19000 solar inverters aid in agricultural irrigation and water feed systems, for rural domestic and municipal water supply, as well as for ponds and dams. 


THE MORE THE MERRIER
The new hole configuration of the FK d90 industrial butterfly valve allows for better placement
New-configuration valve creates export potential
10th August 2018 By: Halima Frost

South African thermoplastic valves supplier Astore Keymak has placed an order for about 30 redesigned FK industrial butterfly valves (FK d90) from its Italy-based supplier Formatura Iniezione... 


Omron focusing on aiding farmers
10th August 2018

Since early 2017, Japanese electronics company Omron has focused on providing solutions for the agricultural industry’s demand for technology and automation with the SX series of compact inverters,... 


HOLDING IT TOGETHER
Collapsible bins were produced to hold automotive parts
Company completes reusable bins supply for new vehicle model
27th July 2018 By: Halima Frost

Rotational and low pressure injection moulding specialists Kaymac Structural Foam (KSF) completed a contract with a leading German automobile manufacturer last month, where it supplied reusable... 


1 2 3 4
5
6 7 8 9

Sector News

Array

Showroom

SAIMC (Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Control)
SAIMC (Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Control)

Education: Consulting with member companies to obtain the optimal benefits from their B-BBEE spending, skills resources as well as B-BBEE points

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd
Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd

Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Immersive Technologies
Immersive Technologies

Immersive Technologies is the world's largest, proven and tested supplier of simulator training solutions to the global resources industry.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Stewarts & Lloyds
Stewarts & Lloyds

Stewarts & Lloyds today supplies steel and tube, pipe and fittings, valves, pumps, irrigation, fencing, profiling and roofing products. The cash...

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







pqt: 0.263s - ct: 0.364s - 382pq - 2rq
Subscribe Now