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Delba Electrical's large machine division offers expert medium and high voltage rotating machine repairs and rewinding

Rotating machines repairer Delba Electrical stands at the forefront of innovation in the field of electrical rotating machine repairs, boasting a cutting-edge facility specifically designed for the... 


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Solis Inverters pioneering energy security for Africa's sustainable future

Established in 2005, Ginlong (Solis) stands as the world's third-largest photovoltaic (PV) inverter manufacturer. As a global provider of solar and energy storage solutions catering to residential,... 


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The potential for South Africa's mining sector to drive renewable energy investments

By Wilco de Villiers In recent years, the emphasis in the global mining industry has shifted from mere energy cost savings and carbon footprint reduction to a more critical concern: energy... 


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Get accurate with small precision grinding tools from Grinding Techniques

When it comes to small precision grinding tools, internal grinding is probably the most popular grinding application. Being one of the most difficult operations owing to the way the part to be... 


South Africa’s rural internet connectivity receives massive boost
South Africa’s rural internet connectivity receives massive boost

South Africa’s drive to improve rural internet connectivity has received a massive boost with the handover of 24 Television White Space (TVWS) gateway equipment worth over $120 000 by, an South... 


AfricaCom: MTN South Africa and Huawei take home ‘sustainability champion’ award
AfricaCom: MTN South Africa and Huawei take home ‘sustainability champion’ award

 MTN South Africa and Huawei won the “Sustainability Champion of the Year” award at this year’s AfricaCom Awards. AfricaCom is the largest annual event in the communications industry in Africa. Its... 


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Elevate your engineering and manufacturing operations with WilsonPro

Telecommunications equipment supplier Bolton Technical, the trusted distributor for WilsonPro Amplifiers in Africa, is taking a bold step to address the enduring cellular connectivity challenges in... 


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Driving South Africa forward by laying a solid foundation for the manufacturing sector

Developing South Africa (SA) into a manufacturing dream performer is an ideal worth pursuing. This is particularly clear after an illuminating week at South African Auto Week. Auto Week, the... 


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Coping with rising costs | Informative Webinar

There’s a lot that goes into each project in terms of time, materials, and labour. There are also many factors that can throw cost estimations and plans off. This means achieving consistently... 


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Dickinson outlines key elements to successful business rescue process

Legal protection, combined with committed employees, as well as efficient business rescue practitioners (BRPs) and business processes, are pivotal to engendering a successful business rescue... 


Africa Com 2023: DCA, Huawei and WBBA Host Africa Fibre Forum 2023
Africa Com 2023: DCA, Huawei and WBBA Host Africa Fibre Forum 2023

Collaborate to accelerate Africa fibre coverage [Cape Town, 13 November 2023] The Africa Fibre Forum 2023, hosted by Digital Council Africa (DCA) and co-sponsored by Huawei and the World Broadband... 


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Huawei Distributed Cloud for Telecom Digital Transformation: Huawei IT for Carriers

During the Carrier Cloud Transformation Summit, which formed part of the 2023 AfricaCom conference, Sun Xunxun, Director of Huawei Carrier IT Marketing & Solution Sales, delivered a keynote speech... 


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Partners in Performance’s Virtual Processing Experts are the key for better plant recovery

There has been a great deal of hype around prescriptive analytics in recent years, but Partners in Performance has found that many organisations have struggled to see tangible benefits. 


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How South Africa’s first real-time energy management solution can build your bottom line

Between 2007 and 2022 (coinciding with the onset of the first wave of load-shedding), the average Eskom tariff increased by 450%, consistently exceeding headline inflation by a substantial margin.... 


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Mandatory Separation at Source: A Vital Imperative for Sustainable Glass Recycling in South Africa

By Shabeer Jhetam, CEO of The Glass Recycling Company (TGRC) In a world grappling with mounting environmental challenges, South Africa must address the pressing issue of waste management to foster... 



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Distribution Transformers increases its production capacity to manufacture extended product range
Distribution Transformers division increases Actom’s production capacity

Electro-mechanical manufacturing company Actom’s Distribution Transformers division has recently expanded the production capacity of its Knights manufacturing facility, in Germiston, to extend the... 


The Hydrogen Safety & Hazardous Areas Conference in South Africa
The Hydrogen Safety & Hazardous Areas Conference in South Africa

Unlock the future of clean energy and safety at IDC Technologies Hydrogen Safety and Hazardous Areas Conference – Where Innovation Meets Security! 


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Safripol’s 10-Megawatt Sasolburg renewable energy plant shows sustainability is good for business

As industry faces ongoing power supply challenges Safripol has constructed a solar farm to supply energy to their Sasolburg plant. A move that sees operational efficiencies and sustainability goals... 


SASSDA strives to unlock the power of local stainless steel
SASSDA strives to unlock the power of local stainless steel

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... 


NJR Steel Broadens Product Offering to Include Innovative Lightweight Steel Roof Trusses
NJR Steel Broadens Product Offering to Include Innovative Lightweight Steel Roof Trusses

Leading South African steel merchant NJR Steel has announced that, through the acquisition of Staalbeer Steel Merchants, they will now manufacture and stock innovative lightweight steel roof... 


Piloting the Green Hydrogen Community Development Toolkit- H2.SA Programme
Piloting the Green Hydrogen Community Development Toolkit- H2.SA Programme

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has been working in... 


Automotive manufacturers must drive home importance of AGOA to the economy
Automotive manufacturers must drive home importance of AGOA to the economy

Despite a weaker currency, pessimism over rising fuel costs and ongoing economic challenges, South Africa (SA)’s automotive manufacturing sector is primed for more growth under the African Growth... 


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Delba's copper extrusion and coil manufacturing division: Pioneering innovation and excellence in every venture

In the world of electrical rotating machines, the name Delba Electrical has long been synonymous with innovation and quality. Delba, a renowned company with a rich history, has consistently... 


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Introducing FlameBlock Lithium Black: Locally developed fire extinguisher for lithium-ion batteries

The newly developed and launched FlameBlock Lithium Black fire extinguisher is a 100% South African innovation developed to tackle lithium-ion battery-related fires. 


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Family-owned business pioneers pumping solutions for four decades

With over four decades of experience in the development of pumping solutions, family-owned company Creamers Lubrication Products, which owns Pumprite and is based in Alrode, has firmly established... 


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Vodacom converts Midrand Campus into group’s largest on-site solar power generation system

More than 11 000 photovoltaic (PV) panels will be installed at telecommunications service provider Vodacom’s Midrand campus, in Gauteng, by year-end, converting the commercial office park into a... 


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Astron Energy launches the Astron Energy fleet card app

Following the launch of the Astron Energy Fleet card in 2022, fuel company Astron Energy has now added a further feature with the launch of the new Fleet card app to help their Fleet card customers... 


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Choose efficiency by partnering with the right abrasives manufacturer

Continuous loadshedding is having a severe impact on normal day-to-day business operations within the country, where production costs are increasing rapidly, forcing down profits. As a business... 


Which Tank cleaning nozzle is right for you?
Which Tank cleaning nozzle is right for you?

Tanks and mixers are used during the production processes in most industries. While the products in the tanks vary, the challenge remains the same: How to clean your tank efficiently? Based on our... 


Load Shedding Grief Light at the end of the Tunnel
SA Has Coped with Load Shedding Grief: How to move on

“Over the past 16 years, the country’s citizens have had to contend with a great deal of loss and uncertainty as a consequence of load shedding. We have all lost something… the biggest being... 


ArchiCAD vs Revit
ArchiCAD vs Revit

Overall technological progress is one of the biggest driving forces behind various advancements in different industries. This one factor changed a variety of pre-existing processes and... 


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KEPCO KPS offers fourth scholarship offer to South African universities

South Korea-based plant servicing company KEPCO KPS has granted study bursaries to 29 students studying at the University of Pretoria (UP) to the value of R1 836 546 in 2023.  Owing to KEPCO KPS’... 


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Local manufacturer refurbishes, rebuilds drill rig

Specialist drilling company Technique Drilling Services (TDS) is engaged in a rebuild and repair project, which includes new modifications for a Kemp drilling rig LEVENT 1001 for the Shondoni mine,... 


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President Macky Sall to Deliver Presidential Keynote Address on Africa’s Energy Security and Sustainable Energy Future at AEW 2023

Senegalese President Macky Sall will travel to Cape Town this October to deliver the opening address at African Energy Week 2023. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is proud to announce that... 


Too FAT or in perfect shape?
Too FAT or in perfect shape?

Earlier this year I was very excited to plan a trip abroad. What excited me even more was that this trip was paid for by the company. This trip was for a FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) of long lead... 


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Impco’s automated side wall drill rig increases safety, reduces cycle times

In introducing a safer, speedier, more accurate and energy efficient solution for blind shaft boring operations, Rosslyn-based Impco Engineering has delivered its latest automated innovation,... 


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South African manufacturer celebrates a legacy of excellence in the mining industry

Middelburg-based copper castings producer Thos Begbie has cemented its position as a leading manufacturer of water cooled copper and other components for the pyrometallurgical industry worldwide.... 


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SIMcontrol: Manage all your company SIM cards on one platform

SIMcontrol lets you manage and control company data SIMs through a single, easy-to-use online platform. SIMcontrol is an online management platform designed to give companies complete control over... 


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Motor manufacturers can provide a much-needed boost to the economy

After much economic gloom fuelled by consistently rising interest rates in South Africa, there was a brief respite for consumers, particularly in the manufacturing sector, when the interest rate... 


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