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An mage of ACTOM Signalling's equipment next to a railway line
Local manufacturers poised to support sector
13th October 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Local manufacturers are well positioned to support the South African railway and transportation sector through products, services and maintenance support tailored to the specific needs of the... 


Image of a dewatering and drainage pump
Extending reliability through proactive solutions
13th October 2023

Leader in pump and fluid engineering Sulzer attended the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2023 at the Sydney Showground last month, displaying its comprehensive pump and service... 


Image of a four chamber jet pump
Four-chamber pump offers new capabilities
13th October 2023

Leading critical water technology company Xylem has enhanced its innovative Flojet VersiJet Series industrial motor-driven diaphragm (MDD) pumps with the introduction of a new, four-chamber model.... 


Image of a silver cutter fan
Cutter fans enhance performance in pump agitation
13th October 2023

The integration of innovative features in pump design has significantly enhanced performance and efficiency, with significant benefits for lowering total cost of ownership. One such component, the... 


Railway project midway to completion
13th October 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Japan-based railway signal and track maintenance equipment manufacturer Hayashi Soji is midway through the second phase of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) railway project in South... 


An image of Thompson Pumps
Station bypass pumps can withstand any emergency
13th October 2023

Following the Category 3 Hurricane Irma’s widespread destruction across southwest Florida, in the US, in September 2017, the City of North Port needed immediate funding to improve the overall... 


Manufacturing output up 1.6% y/y in August
12th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Manufacturing production increased by 1.6% year-on-year in August, with the largest positive contributions made by the petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic products; and basic iron and... 


Mothballed Saldanha Steel Works, in the Western Cape
Study under way into producing green direct reduced iron at mothballed Saldanha Works
11th October 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is moving ahead with a study into the production of green hydrogen directly reduced iron (gHDRI) at its mothballed Saldanha Steel Works, in the... 


Waste industry can mitigate unemployment
6th October 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

South Africa needs more companies to implement effective waste management systems and principles in their value chains to effect a more circular economy. The country needs a focus on waste... 


Image of a backhoe loader loading organic waste
EPR regulations positive for waste reduction
6th October 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

The amended Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, instituted in November 2020, require product importers and manufacturers in the packaging industry to contribute towards the... 


Image of a woman in a black satin shirt and blazer
Lax regulation poses threat to S Africa’s e-waste initiatives
6th October 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

The producer responsibility organisation (PRO) Circular Energy is taking a strong stance concerning the rise in illegal electronic-waste (e-waste) dumping and calls on government, industries and... 


Seifsa reiterates call for entries for its Awards for Excellence
5th October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has advised that there is still time to enter the Seifsa Awards for Excellence before entries close on October 20. The... 


Actom rolls out R100m plant expansion in Pretoria
3rd October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Electrical equipment supplier Actom has started rolling out a R100-million investment in expansions at its plant in Pretoria. The announcement was initially made as a pledge at the fifth South... 


dunlop flags
Dunlop proceeds with R1.7bn investment in Ladysmith tyre factory
3rd October 2023 By: Darren Parker

Tyre manufacturer Dunlop is forging ahead with a R1.7-billion investment project at its factory in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, with the backing of its Japan-based parent company Sumitomo Rubber... 


Defy fridges
Defy to start producing solar-powered fridges, freezers from January
2nd October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Home appliance producer Defy Appliances will start producing fridges and freezers capable of operating solely on solar energy. During a visit last week to the Defy manufacturing plant where these... 


A welder in an automotive manufacturing plant
Absa PMI decreases to 45.4 for September
2nd October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Conditions in the South African manufacturing sector deteriorated at the end of the third quarter, with the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) having decreased by 4.3 points... 


LSF executive head Thami Moatshe
Study confirms South Africa can produce most components needed for the transmission, distribution value chain
2nd October 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A study on value chain mapping of the South African transmission and distribution networks published by nonprofit the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) finds there are opportunities to localise... 


Andrew and Charles Pratley
Pratley celebrates 75 years
29th September 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Local manufacturer Pratley’s emphasis on research and development (R&D), policy implementation and diversification have contributed to the company’s success throughout its 75 years in existence.... 


Green Hydrogen container
Export component of South Africa’s green hydrogen strategy will seek to lock in price subsidies
29th September 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The initial export component of South Africa’s yet-to-be-approved Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy is not premised on the trade of scarce renewable electrons – converted into molecules or... 


A Blue spherical roller housing used in a ball mill manufactured by SKF
Manufacturer supplies ‘perfect’ solution for ball mill
29th September 2023

Earlier this year bearing and rotating technology specialist SKF South Africa was approached by a key client to assist with a bearing and housing selection for a ball mill that is being produced... 


South African Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel at a podium during a discussion at last years Manufacturing Indaba
Organisers preparing for biggest event yet
29th September 2023 By: Halima Frost

Events marketing and public relations house Siyenza Management will celebrate the hosting of the tenth Manufacturing Indaba, with this year’s edition being the largest edition to date. The event... 


A gentleman giving a talk standing on a stage in front of a large screen with the word PHYGITAL
Talk of the town at Indaba
29th September 2023

The Manufacturing Indaba, being held in October, endeavours to promote positive changes in sub-Saharan Africa’s manufacturing landscape – a source of livelihood for millions of people and leading... 


a mobile cooling solution offered by Aggreko to a client
Supplemental solutions beneficial
29th September 2023

Temporary power generation supplier Aggreko, an official sponsor at this year’s Manufacturing Indaba being held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in October, states that climate change is a hot... 


Abrasives used in robotic applications
29th September 2023

The use of robotics in manufacturing continues to grow at a rapid rate as businesses invest in automation to remain competitive. PFERD-South Africa national sales manager Dennis Phillips reveals... 


Empowering women
29th September 2023

In an endeavour to advance economic growth in developing nations, governments are employing strategies focused on the economic empowerment of women, says events marketing and public relations house... 


solar powered irrigation
Nithio invests in farming and irrigation technology
26th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

African energy finance platform Nithio has invested in solar irrigation and farming technology solutions company SunCulture. The investment was made through Nithio investment vehicle Nithio FI,... 


HYDROGEN TRANSITION
The mining industry has paid a lot of attention to the creation of hydrogen vehicles to replace diesel fleets
Director spotlights trends in fuel cell technology
22nd September 2023

Fuel cells are at the forefront of interest within the domain of renewable-energy solutions, as they provide energy at a low cost, with zero emissions, thereby ensuring a meaningful impact on... 


An inverter with the Midea logo on
New inverter, battery solutions distributed
21st September 2023 By: Halima Frost

Energy technology provider Midea Energy Solutions, a product division of global appliance and air conditioning manufacturer Midea, has partnered with local distributors Livance Distributors and... 


Schneider Electric releases guide for physical data centre design to meet AI demands
21st September 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Electricity and automation company Schneider Electric has launched an industry guide to address new physical infrastructure design challenges for data centres to support the shift in artificial... 


cement being smoothed
PPC reports 5% y/y growth in South Africa and Botswana cement business
20th September 2023 By: Darren Parker

The revenue for cement manufacturer PPC’s South Africa and Botswana divisions for the five months ended August 31 increased by 5% year-on-year, the company reported in an operating update on... 


M-TEC cable manufacturer seeks to create more jobs through facility expansion
19th September 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Vereeniging-based cable manufacturer M-TEC is seeking to create more jobs for locals through the expansion of its cable manufacturing facility between October 2023 and 2025. M-TEC is one of the... 


Sassda has identified and placed a focus on the following projects that can positively impact the local conversion of stainless steel
Stainless steel sector fights for right to supply local parastatal projects
18th September 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The use of local stainless steel is crucial to driving demand and the subsequent beneficiation of this highly prized metal, but work still needs to be done to cement the correct specifications of... 


a light aircraft on the runway at the Wonderboom National Airport in Tshwane
Event continues to impress
15th September 2023 By: Halima Frost

Southern Africa's premier event for the general aviation industry, AERO South Africa took place this year at the Wonderboom National Airport in Tshwane, Gauteng, from July 6 to 9. The event was... 


a newly developed Jonker Sailplane in the air
Two aerospace research projects under spotlight
15th September 2023

Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI), an initiative of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in conjunction with prominent aerospace design company Ontrack... 


An aerial view of the Execujet offices, and hangars in Lanseria
Firm expands maintenance portfolio
15th September 2023

Aerospace company Dassault Aviation's South African subsidiary ExecuJet announced in July it had expanded its portfolio of maintenance approvals for business aircraft and engines. ExecuJet... 


An image depicting welding
Report highlights welding capability
15th September 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid a growing global population, and increasing pressure on manufacturing, infrastructure and power generation, welding is a significant global industry and plays a critical role in the world’s... 


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