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ADHESIVE-FREE FLOORING The specially formulated studded emboss works as a barrier and allows for moisture to escape from the subfloor
Company launches loose-lay flooring range
12th April 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

With vinyl flooring continuing to gain much more traction in the market, owing to beneficial properties and an appealing aesthetic, vinyl flooring and wall-protection solutions specialists Polyflor... 


Cost-saving focus prompts heat exchanger design
12th April 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The increased importance of reducing capital, operating and maintenance costs has made the assessment of multiple options and variable parameters for heat exchanger design essential to find the... 


STAIN AND SLIP RESISTANT Concrete can achieve a high-quality and aesthetically pleasing polished finish
Demand for concrete flooring continues to increase
12th April 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The demand for concrete flooring continues to grow at a robust rate, as more commercial, retail and residential customers opt for polished concrete, says diamond tools and equipment manufacturer... 


QUINTIN BOOYSEN There is a huge lack of knowledge on industrial flooring requirements, which leads to small contractors delivering inferior-quality flooring
New machine collection for floor preparation launched
12th April 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Floor grinders and dust extractors manufacturer HTC Sweden AB launched a new line of smaller grinders and dust extractors, the Start and Grind collection, to assist flooring contractors when... 


The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 production line
Rolls-Royce, European aviation regulator, agree accelerated inspections for new engine
10th April 2019

UK industrial technology group Rolls-Royce announced on Wednesday that it had agreed an accelerated inspection programme for its Trent 1000 TEN turbofan engines with the European Aviation Safety... 


MEASURE WEAR
Tsubaki chain wear indicators enable plant and machinery engineers to accurately measure roller chain condition and to determine critical wear, in one simple operation
BMG extends its range of Tsubaki chain wear indicators
5th April 2019

Engineering components supplier Bearing Man Group (BMG) extended its Tsubaki chain wear indicators with the addition of the large size gauges. The Tsubaki wear indicator is a hand-held maintenance... 


NERESH PATHER

It’s pointless watching technology pass us by - reinventing, retooling and reskilling people will place the industry in a position to embrace technology
Education important for future of industry – Cesa
5th April 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Consulting engineering association Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) president Neresh Pather says introducing new technology subjects at technical high schools will play a critical role in... 


HEAVY DUTY COUPLINGS
The Timken Quick-Flex and Vulkan GBN heavy industrial couplings are designed for efficient performance, low maintenance and extended service life
Company provides solutions to enhance production in sugar sector
29th March 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG works closely with chief engineers in the sugar industry, providing engineering solutions and technical services, to enhance production efficiencies at every mill... 


Japanese capital equipment group remains confident about South Africa’s prospects
29th March 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Japanese head office of the global capital equipment manufacturer Komatsu has recently approved the investment of R300-million by its South Africa-based subsidiary, Komatsu Africa Holdings... 


GRANT GLENNISTOR
 The company will extend its services and engineering expertise in the future to include maintenance, reverse engineering and system optimisations
KSB expands its aftermarket services
22nd March 2019

Local pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves is intensifying its focus on aftermarket services that add value to customer operations far beyond the supply and maintenance of its own products, under... 


AFZAL CHOTHIA
Dewatering product manager and person responsible for launching
Weir Minerals online store in demand, increases offering
22nd March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Engineering solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa launched its e-commerce platform to the market in 2016. Dewatering product manager and person responsible for launching the platform Afzal... 


Denel seeking contingency funding as it outlines turnaround strategy
22nd March 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

State-owned South African defence industrial group Denel is preparing an application for funding from the R13-billion contingency reserve announced by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni in his 2019/2020... 


WATER MANAGEMENT Brimis Engineering aims to establish a fully functioning water management consultancy division
Company expects opportunities in water infrastructure
15th March 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Valve repair and engineering consulting company Brimis Engineering expects that aging and old infrastructure will result in several project opportunities focused on renewal. Brimis Engineering MD... 


REACHING HEIGHTS Technicians used rope access to reach the 14-m-high roof, and carried out UT wall-thickness measurement on select steel members
Collision-resistant drone deployed on roof replacement project
8th March 2019

The Skyriders Elios Sky Eye confined-space inspection technology from industrial rope access company Skyriders Access Specialists was recently deployed with the collision-resistant drone used on a... 


One of Denel’s signature products, the 6x6 G6 155 mm self-propelled gun, on display at the group’s head office
Denel aiming to access contingency fund, confident about future despite ratings cut
6th March 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

State-owned South African defence industrial group Denel is preparing an application for funding from the R13-billion contingency reserve announced by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni in his 2019/20... 


WERNER KOCH Lighting is a critical factor on any job site, as workers need to be able to see properly in order to carry out their work safely and correctly
More trade-focused lighting solutions for the construction industry
22nd February 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

With lighting being a critical factor on any job site, as workers need to be able to see properly in order to carry out their work safely and correctly, heavy-duty, portable electric power tools... 


ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTS BEKA LEDpost bollards and LEDduo up- and downlighters illuminate the hotel
Energy efficient lighting solution successfully installed
22nd February 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Luminaires and glass-fibre-reinforced polyester poles manufacturer BEKA Schréder is proud to have worked with consulting engineers and project managers firm Bicon Consulting Engineers, consultant... 


TRANSCONTINENTAL AFRICA FOCUS
We’re not considering entering the HVAC industry locally we are staying in our market - where people fear to tread
BBE Group air-cooling consulting crucial to African mining prospects
22nd February 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Consulting and engineering services business Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE) Group’s air-cooling consulting and services are crucial to its involvement in several mining projects, with construction... 


VITAL QUALIFICATIONS 

There are many employment opportunities for those trained and certified practitioners who are compliant
Unregistered HVAC practitioners still a threat to industry – Saracca
22nd February 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite improvement in the number of people who are obtaining training and qualifications to become registered refrigeration gas practitioners, the number of air conditioner installers without an... 


NERESH PATHER 
Procurement policies need to be formulated to embrace the long-term needs of projects
Cesa optimistic after president’s address
15th February 2019 By: Halima Frost

The 2019 presidential address of industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) president Neresh Pather, which he delivered with cautious optimism, calling for a transparent drive for the... 


NEW TECH Odin software improve efficiency when operated
New tech balances ever-increasing demands
8th February 2019

As Industry 4.0 continues to cut a swathe through the automotive industry globally, Port Elizabeth-based global technology company Jendamark Automation is providing new technologies that allow... 


SALES DOWN New-vehicle sales have dropped owing to increased fuel prices
Fuel price increases led to decline in new-car sales, says Strobel
8th February 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) customer offer marketing manager Victor Strobel says fuel price increases have affected new-car sales, which slid... 


LITTLE BIT OF COLOUR The UF membrane has been supplied to automotive manufacturers for vehicle paint jobs
New paint process leads to greater flux stability
8th February 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Converting to potted Koch KPAK ultrafiltration (UF) membrane in the automotive electrodeposition paint process from the drop-in style process can lead to greater flux stability over time and lower... 


BONFIGLIOLI AS GLOBAL LEADER
The company's goal is to continue expanding into heavy construction, mining machinery, marine, port and airport equipment markets
Acquisition of German company confirmed
25th January 2019

The acquisition of Germany-based planetary drives producer O&K Antriebstechnik GmbH by Italian gear motors, drive systems and planetary gearboxes producer Bonfiglioli and Italian transmission... 


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... 


INSPECTION The IEE project calculates boiler plant and heat exchanger efficiencies, quantifies boiler and system losses, and establishes the cost of steam generation
Project helps industry achieve energy and cost savings
25th January 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

With steam accounting for about 30% of industrial plant energy consumption, the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa’s (NCPC-SA’s) Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) Project is assisting... 


MAINTENANCE 
The installation of a pumped condensate system and a refurbished pressure control system at the Majola Tea project were completed
Boiler relocation project near completion
25th January 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Boiler maintenance and installations provider Boiler and Industrial Plant hopes to complete the boiler relocation project it has been working on for manufacturer United National Breweries (UNB),... 


Asset management systems seen as way to bolster utility sustainability
18th January 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Enterprise asset management (EAM) systems, including metering and billing solutions, help utilities to run more efficiently and, thereby, support utility and infrastructure provision, says... 


Train accident highlights need for industry-wide solution, stronger regulator – RRA
10th January 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

An industry-wide solution and a strengthened railway regulator with more powers are needed to prevent future train accidents, such as the one that claimed the lives of four people and resulted in... 


Mpumalanga remains under strain as water pollution continues
4th December 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

Residents of Mpumalanga remain concerned about sewage spillages and wastewater challenges. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has received complaints about alleged sewage spillages... 


CHRIS VOS, DARREL MOODLEY, MARK BEAN
Filvent Johannesburg notes that the aftermarket support that Cummins Filtration provides is a large part of its success in the demanding mining industry
Distribution partnership longevity proves model strength
30th November 2018

Mpumalanga-based industrial filtration and ventilation specialist Filvent has had a relationship with filtration brand Fleetguard since its establishment in the early 1990s. Cummins Filtration... 


BEN GARRAD AND GEORGE WARDROPE
The company will leverage its relationships with its suppliers and partners to roll out new services and innovations
Kaefer SA holds partner-focused innovation day as it celebrates 100 years of sustainable growth
30th November 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Kaefer in South Africa, a division of German industrial insulation and thermal solutions multinational, celebrated 100 years of innovation and sustainable growth during a partner-focused innovation... 


Proper training, upgrading skills essential in flooring industry
30th November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Training plays a significant role in the flooring industry as it reduces the risk and cost implications of replacing products installed incorrectly, says interior flooring supplier and installer... 


WORK IN PROGRESS
An installer prepares a floor to install floor covering
Flooring project under way in Midrand
30th November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Flooring contractor and installation company Combined Flooring is working on a refurbishment project at automaker BMW South Africa’s head office in Midrand, Gauteng, which the company plans to... 


Boiler maintenance project close to completion
16th November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Maintenance and refurbishment services company GM Boiler plans to complete a boiler maintenance project at a local prison, in Johannesburg, by December this year. As part of government’s 36-month... 


RIP UP
Floor maintenance and refurbishment service is in progress
Refurbishment service transfigured Lanseria’s departure lounge
16th November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Floor and building protection solutions company Polyflor South Africa (SA) has refurbished the 950 m2 domestic departure lounge of Lanseria International Airport, conveniently located between... 


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