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Image of red crane equipment at South African port loading containers on or off a ship.
TPT engaging OEMs to address ageing equipment
17th February 2023 By: Tracy Hancock

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a division of State-owned company Transnet, has started a process to engage with original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to establish long-term partnerships. The... 


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Steinmüller Africa celebrates 60 years of growing its African business
9th February 2023 By: Donna Slater

Steam generation and high-pressure piping solutions company Steinmüller Africa celebrated 60 years of business in Africa on November 7, 2022. The company started its presence in South Africa in... 


A man wearing a  blue overall with the BMG logo on servicing a Danfoss drive
New drives added to extensive portfolio
27th January 2023 By: Halima Frost

Advanced engineering manufacturer Danfoss has successfully added its IC2 and IC7 drives, released in the final quarter of last year, to its existing VLT and VACON range of drives. The drives will... 


A man wearing PPE at the Marthinusen & Coutts manufacturing plant where they are manufacturing copper coils for many different industries
Coils and poles manufactured for client in Cameroon
27th January 2023 By: Halima Frost

Electric motor repair service provider Marthinusen & Coutts finalised the manufacture and delivery of four new replacement field coils and poles for a 25 MVA 36-pole generator at a hydroelectric... 


A drive braking system manufactured by local cmpany Ringspann
New brake series available in sub-Saharan Africa
27th January 2023 By: Halima Frost

The new MV industrial brake series from power transmission component manufacturer and distributor RINGSPANN South Africa has an innovative locking mechanism and applies clamping forces of up to 25... 


Mobility solutions highlighted at global event
27th January 2023

Global technical equipment, drive and braking systems manufacturer Voith presented its solutions for the mobility shift in commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation Expo held in Hannover,... 


Integrity NDT appoints Nomfundiso Matjila as acting GM
13th January 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Nondestructive testing (NDT) company Integrity NDT has appointed Nomfundiso Matjila as its new acting GM and will be responsible for leading the company’s strategic direction and growth. She will... 


A concept image of a car seat in grey with yellow bushes at all points where a bush would be use, made of iglidur H5 high-performance plastic
Manufacturer launches new bushes material
9th December 2022 By: Halima Frost

High-performance plastic products manufacturer igus launched its new range of alternative bushes for the automotive sector at this year’s manufacturing, energy and logistics trade show, Hannover... 


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Calls intensify for audit of South African tailings dams after Jagersfontein disaster
4th November 2022 By: Darren Parker

Following the tragic collapse of the Jagersfontein tailings storage facility (TSF) in the Free State on September 11, there has been a resurgence of urgent calls for audits of South Africa’s other... 


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SAAF inks deal with Saab to get Gripen fighters back in the air
29th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Military and defence technology company Saab has received a three-year support contract from the South African Air Force (SAAF) to ensure the latter’s Gripen fighter jets remain airworthy and... 


An image of Cesa Ceo Chris Campbell, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Cesa President Olu Soluade at the Cesa Infrastructure Indab
Engineers need to participate in infrastructure decisions
16th September 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

A reoccurring theme at Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (Cesa’s) Infrastructure Indaba, held last month in Fourways, Johannesburg, was the need for consulting engineers – and engineers generally... 


View of township infrastructure
Municipalities struggle to address key infrastructure challenges
16th September 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Dysfunctional wastewater treatment plants pose a health hazard for residents living downstream along watercourses and have a negative impact on the environment, says consultancy firm SRK Consulting... 


An image of SAICE President Professor Marianne Vanderschuren
Maintenance deemed first priority
16th September 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The maintenance of infrastructure by local municipalities is critical to ensuring lasting, quality and sustainable essential services for future generations, says industry body South African... 


A row of capital equipment, or construction equipment, including graders and diggers on a construction site with the sun rise in the background
Manufacturers must increase export potential – export council
9th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

Igniting investor relations and export potential, as well as increased investment in projects, are paramount to gaining traction when trying to reignite the economy post Covid-19, stresses South... 


Rockwell Automation underscores the importance of maintenance to improve asset availability
Rockwell Automation underscores the importance of maintenance to improve asset availability
24th August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Considering that high-capital assets have such a huge impact on production, they cannot be under maintenance or downtime without production being affected to some extent. Unscheduled downtime or... 


An image of the 216 MW Kribi power plant in Cameroon
Wärtsilä to upgrade Cameroon-based Kribi power plant to boost reliability
22nd August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Technology group Wärtsilä has been commissioned to upgrade the electrical and automation systems to increase the reliability of the 216 MW Kribi power plant in Cameroon. The order with Wärtsilä was... 


A group of locally manufactured Kilns, both top and front loading, which will be supplied to Australian distributor FiredUp
Local kiln manufacturer on top with supply down under
12th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Local kiln manufacturer Van Tuyl Kilns has amassed total deliveries of more than 600 kilns to its Australian distributor FiredUp Kilns, says Van Tuyl Kilns director Richard McCullough.  “We... 


A K series drive on offer from SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa
Drive systems delivery in process
29th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Drive component manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE’s Gqeberha branch, in the Eastern Cape, is in the process of delivering drive systems that form part of a major project to an automotive machine builder,... 


A vehicle in the manufacturing process hoisted up on a lift with a worker stood under the chassis
Q1 recovery exceeds expectations – industry body
29th July 2022

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa | The  Automotive Business Council (Naamsa) states in its ‘Quarterly review of business conditions: new motor vehicle... 


New facility opened in the US
15th July 2022

Global vacuum technology and leak detection solutions provider Pfeiffer Vacuum opened its new 3 700 m2 facility in Indianapolis, in Indiana in the US, on May 13. This state-of-the-art facility is... 


A water reservoir with water being processed for distribution to a residential area
Programme aims to improve water value chain
8th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

With the Blue Drop regulation programme assessment focusing on the improvement of the entire value chain of South Africa’s potable water infrastructure, University of Pretoria project management... 


Bidvest acquires BIC Australia as part of international expansion
7th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed facilities management company Bidvest has acquired hygiene services company BIC Services from its private shareholders, effective from July 7, for A$160-million or about R1.8-billion.... 


An aerial view of the X-Roll heavy gauge coil joining laser welder offered by SMS group and which will now be manufactured and supplied by Taylor-Winfield Technologies
Alliance formed for global supply of laser welder
24th June 2022

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... 


a black electrical junction box made of tough, corrosion-resistant engineering plastic by Pratley
Cost-effective electrical termination solutions for construction industry
10th June 2022

Industrial products and adhesives manufacturer Pratley offers a range of cost-effective electrical solutions available to assist contractors in a recovering construction industry. “It is important... 


Image of Nord’s maintenance system
Drive-based solutions enhance efficiency, safety of machines
3rd June 2022

Engineering Solutions provider BMG’s Nord predictive maintenance solutions offer fast, efficient and comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, to enhance the operational efficiency and... 


Image of ALCO-Safe MD Rhys Evans
Supplier to showcase breathalyser solution
27th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Alcohol-testing solutions provider ALCO-Safe will launch its new ALCONTROL Version 2 breathalyser solution at the A-OSH Expo event, which will be held from May 31 to June 2 at the Gallagher... 


Image of Alcohol Breathalyser’s iSober breathalyser solution and box
Remote solution makes alcohol testing more accessible
27th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Alcohol testing equipment supplier Alcohol Breathalyser’s new iSober Breathalyser application (app) and cloud service will contribute to making alcohol testing solutions more affordable and... 


Megger solidifies commitment to Africa with new Durban-based office
Megger solidifies commitment to Africa with new Durban-based office
20th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

With South Africa being one of four regional economic “hotspots” in Africa, testing and measurement equipment manufacturer Megger has chosen the country to be the host of its first African office,... 


Image of a worker cleaning an AHU
Supplier provides innovative cleaning method
20th May 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Cleaning chemicals supplier O3 Chemicals has developed two cleaning chemicals specifically for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR)  equipment, the first of which is... 


A spray nozzle affixed to a ceiling spraying a large amount of mist water as a fire suppression system offered by Danfoss Fore Safety
Water mist tech to be presented at event
20th May 2022

Multinational engineering and manufacturing company Danfoss Fire Safety – part of the Danfoss Group – will be presenting a session at the Firexpo South Africa 2022 being held from May 31 to June 02... 


A large 3 000 kg/h burner installed at local food, home and personal care product producer, in Isando,
Two installations prove company’s mettle
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

Industrial boiler manufacturer Steam Generation has successfully completed two projects in Africa that highlight its ability to improve energy efficiency and management for clients. “We... 


ENERPAC SCJ-50 CUBE JACK The compact incremental lifting and lowering system has an automated mechanical locking facility for higher efficiency, faster operation and greater safety than conventional climbing jacks with wooden cribbing
Manufacturer expands product portfolio
6th May 2022

Industrial engineered products and components manufacturer BMG’s range of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment has expanded its product portfolio to comprise a new portable self-locking cube jack... 


BIGGER AND BETTER
Kappa is working on custom projects which involve a 350 Series design for the handling of greater pressures and loads
Hydraulic cylinder manufacturer embarks on African roadshow
6th May 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Precision hydraulic cylinder specialist Kappa Engineering aims to navigate the African business environment through a series of roadshows this year to showcase its expertise to key mining... 


An image depicting Kelvion's fully welded plate heat exchanger the K° Bloc
Local heat exchanger industry waning
22nd April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The local heat exchanger industry is facing challenging times owing to factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the country’s economic state, says heat exchange solutions provider Kelvion... 


Image of generators on site
Many manufacturers still without backup power
15th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Many local manufacturers still do not have backup power installed, while others lack adequate power solutions to effectively limit the production losses incurred during power outages or... 


A SundWASH high pressure wash-down systems for food and beverage applications
Pump system showcased at expo
25th March 2022

International pumps and compressors designer and manufacturer Sundyne showcased its SundWASH high pressure wash-down systems for food and beverage applications at the International Production &... 


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