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Screw compressor introduced to meet various industries’ needs
14th July 2023

To meet the diverse requirements of its customers, compressed air solutions provider Tru Compressor Solutions has introduced the full feature tank-mounted screw compressor Detroit DB FF Series to... 


INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
The ISS orbits the Earth at an altitude of 400 km and a speed of 28 000 km/h, which means it orbits the Earth every 90 minutes
Specialist manufacturer to provide fasteners for International Space Station
14th July 2023

Specialist fastener manufacturer Bumax has been selected to provide crucial fasteners to be used on the International Space Station (ISS). BUMAX 88 fasteners will be used to secure a new payload... 


AWARDS
The B.E.D. Group received the Comtest Best Industrial Wholesaler 2022 Award, while its Middelburg branch won the Comtest Extra Mile Award
Fastener supplier wins two awards
14th July 2023

Fastener supplier The Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group has been recognised for its performance with two awards by test and measurement specialist Comtest. Comtest provides test and... 


Firm’s products mitigate challenges
14th July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

In the competitive fastener industry, substandard products often present a significant challenge, one that industrial machinery manufacturer Bearing Man Group (BMG) aims to mitigate through... 


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Battery-driven portable screw compressor unveiled
14th July 2023

Solutions provider Atlas Copco unveiled its new battery driven portable screw air compressor, the B-Air 185-12, at Atlas Copco’s ‘Journey to a Sustainable Future’ event in Antwerp, Belgium, in May... 


SAFETY FLUSH ANCHOR
It is specifically designed for future maintenance and cleaning on areas where there is a brick façade
Fastener specialist driven by innovation, sector challenges
14th July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s fasteners industry is a dynamic sector driven by innovation, challenges and the collective efforts of passionate individuals and companies like Germiston-based fastener supplier The... 


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Compressor control solutions offer optimisation, increased efficiency
14th July 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Automation technology and solutions specialist Rockwell Automation offers solutions for controlling and protecting compressors; these solutions improve energy efficiency, optimise machine... 


China’s participation key to AfCFTA success
12th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

South African diplomat and ambassador of South Africa to Madagascar Gert Grobler has emphasised the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in advancing Africa’s integrated... 


A railway line
US agency sees Lobito rail corridor helping to diversify critical minerals supply chains
12th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Scott Nathan has reiterated the American government’s interest in helping to finance the Lobito rail corridor, linking the copper and... 


Cigarette packs
Small businesses worried about proposed cigarette, vape display ban
12th July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A survey comprising input from more than 200 specialist tobacconists in South Africa has indicated overwhelming opposition to the new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill... 


Manufacturing production increased by 2.5% y/y in May
11th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Statistics South Africa has reported that manufacturing production increased by 2.5% in May this year compared with May last year. The largest contributions were made by the motor vehicles, parts... 


Isanti Glass chairperson Shakes Mtiwaza; Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Fikile Majola; Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi; SAB CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac and others celebrate the partnership between SAB and Isanti Glass
SAB, Isanti Glass celebrate transformation, empowerment strides
11th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

Alcoholic beverage maker South African Breweries (SAB) and South Africa’s first majority black-owned glass container manufacturer Isanti Glass marked three years of partnership at a commemorative... 


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Firm returns to KITE
7th July 2023

Engineering solutions provider  MECAD is expected to once again attend the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) to be hosted at the Durban Exhibition Centre from July 18 to 20.... 


COVID CAUSE AND EFFECT
The post Covid-19 lockdown phase saw an acute shortage of hot rolled coil, which compromised the demand of the steel tube and pipe mills over successive quarters
Non-competitiveness, non-use plague South African steel industry
7th July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The current state of the South African steel industry is one where a lack of competitiveness and the non-use of its installed production capacity continue at a concerning rate, relative to other... 


IN OPERATION
SMS group’s continuous caster for billets and beam blanks in operation at SULB
EAF tech to reduce costs, drive sustainable production
7th July 2023

Global player, with German roots, SMS group is providing innovative technology solutions for electrical steel production through its electric arc furnace (EAF) technologies and optimised processes.... 


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Mobile calibration averts excessive downtime
7th July 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Pressure, temperature, level, flow and force measuring technology company WIKA’s mobile calibration vehicles simplify the recalibration of installed instruments; its mobile calibration team... 


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US helps fund water projects
7th July 2023

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced last month that it has committed $3-million to the African Water Facility (AWF). The funding will support the preparation of... 


Increased interest in XRF, OES from steel sector
7th July 2023 By: Nadine James

Portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) equipment provider Innov-X-Africa has noted increased interest in its products from the steel sector, with salesperson... 


PHILIPPA RODSETH
The Manufacturing Circle works to understand and address opportunities and challenges at an industry level for the overall benefit of the sector
SMP driving manufacturing opportunities
7th July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

Within the framework of the Steel Master Plan (SMP), industry body Manufacturing Circle is taking an active role in driving demand-side manufacturing opportunities. The SMP is a strategic roadmap... 


‘Ground-breaking’ projects completed for retail giant
7th July 2023

Water management solutions provider Sewtreat has successfully completed two “ground-breaking” projects at fast moving consumer goods retail giant Pick n Pay's Eastport Logistics Park, in Kempton... 


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Urbanisation placing pressure on water infrastructure
7th July 2023 By: Halima Frost

Africa’s already limited water infrastructure will likely face increased strain as multiple countries experience rapid urbanisation, says market research company Frost & Sullivan Africa consultant... 


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Enforcing measurable objectives can ensure quality products
7th July 2023

Businesses need to implement measurable objectives to manage product quality  and ensure products meet the standards expected by consumers. The most effective avenue to do so is to become certified... 


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Firm open to investing in the ‘right’ sectors in KZN
7th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Black-owned private equity investment firm Agile Capital focuses on investments that drive sustainable development and have a demonstrable track record of growth and investment returns, with Agile... 


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KITE 2023 promises to be ‘bigger and better’
7th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition, also known as KITE, will be held at the Durban Exhibition Centre from July 18 to 20 for the fortieth consecutive year.  Attendance numbers are... 


UPGRADES
Voestalpine has recently conducted facility upgrades at its Isando-based steel warehouse, and has expanded its product offering and services
Upgrades, expansion drive satisfaction
7th July 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

As part of its ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction and industry leadership, steel and technology group Voestalpine has recently conducted facility upgrades at its Isando-based steel... 


Trees used to make paper in South Africa are specifically farmed, as tree growing and paper making processes are audited, certified, and sustainability managed
Pamsa stresses comprehensive sustainability of forestry, papermaking
5th July 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Industry association the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (Pamsa) has emphasised the environmental, economic and social sustainability benefits of the local papermaking and recycling... 


Higher sugar levy, loadshedding, chicken feed costs to cut RCL’s earnings
4th July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed food manufacturer RCL Foods expects to report at least a 30% decrease in headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the financial year ended June 30. Compared with the prior year’s HEPS of... 


The AfDB's investment will help increase pharmaceutical production in Africa
AfDB commits $11m to BluePeak to provide capital to mid-sized enterprises
3rd July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved an $11-million equity investment in BluePeak Private Capital Fund toward its $155-million target for final close.... 


Absa PMI falls on weak demand, but there is optimism that this year will end better than 2022
3rd July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index has declined by 1.6 index points to 47.6 in June, marking the lowest level of the PMI since mid-2021. This points to worsening business... 


The Atto 3 is BYD’s first launched EV in South Africa
BYD launches Atto 3 EV in South Africa
30th June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Build Your Dreams (BYD) has officially launched its battery-powered Atto 3 crossover model EV in the South African market. At a launch event in Melrose... 


a single red fire hose suspended in the air
Manufacturer conforms to revised standards
30th June 2023 By: Halima Frost

South African thermoplastic pipe and fittings manufacture and supplier Astore Keymak has – in accordance with updated South African National Standards (SANS) 1086 requirements – re-audited and... 


New system launched for large hose guidance
30th June 2023

In March, high-performance plastic products manufacturer igus launched its new E4Q e-chain with extender crossbars for the safe guidance of large hoses. The E4Q e-chain with extender crossbars is a... 


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Mapping:
Using nonoriginal parts only mitigates initial costs
30th June 2023

In a competitive industrial and mining arena, companies are often driven to keep purchase costs as low as possible and resort to fitting nonoriginal-equipment-manufacturer (non-OEM) aftermarket... 


A pile of pipes behind a fence covered in a Denso Ultraflex 1250 tape, a specially formulated anti-corrosion system.
Manufacturer secures large high pressure valve order
30th June 2023 By: Halima Frost

Steel, tube and engineering product supplier Stewarts & Lloyds’ Pipes & Fittings branch has secured a multimillion-rand order for high pressure valves with the Chris Hani district municipality, in... 


Actom CEO Mervyn Naidoo
Actom takes over manufacturing facility in Kenya
27th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Electrical equipment and services supplier Actom will take over a low-voltage product manufacturing facility in Kenya from existing technology partner Schneider Electric as part of Actom’s... 


Invicta's offshore operations boost its full-year revenue, earnings
26th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed industrial products and services company Invicta's revenue increased by 8% to R7.8-billion, its sustainable headline earnings a share by 33% to 464c and its net asset value per ordinary... 


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