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Shumani opens Cape Town office to service the Western Cape region
23rd November 2023

Shumani Industrial Equipment, the largest black-owned and managed industrial supplier of its kind in South Africa, officially launched its Cape Town regional office on 17 July, under the management... 


Company provides improved operator safety
24th March 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Local high-pressure jetting equipment manufacturer Werner Pumps has invested in new devices for its rental combination of jetting and vacuum trucks to improve operator safety in the field. Werner’s... 


An image of Werner Pump’s boiler tube cleaning
Boiler tube cleaning equipment to the rescue
24th March 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Boilers have to be cleaned regularly to keep power plants and other equipment operating efficiently because ash build-up forms slag deposits on the boiler tubes, acting like a layer of insulation,... 


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Cargo Compass SA, and its robotic cleaner, move into their new headquarters
9th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Logistics service provider Cargo Compass South Africa (SA) has moved into its new headquarters in Jet Park, Boksburg. The 30 000 m2 facility consolidates the company’s operations in Gauteng under... 


Netshi Engineering a beneficiary of Shumani’s enterprise development
17th October 2022

Not only does Shumani Industrial Equipment pride itself on being a Level 1 B-BBEE company, but it is also actively engaged in enterprise and supplier development. “We empower other smaller players... 


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Truck handover for eThekwini
14th October 2022

In September, local pumps manufacturer Werner Pumps handed over eight of its locally manufactured high-powered jetting and vacuuming truck units to a contractor to the eThekwini municipality in... 


Company aims to expand product range
30th September 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Local industrial equipment supplier Shumani Industrial Equipment is expanding its product offering to compete in the South African mining sector. While the company’s exposure to the mining market... 


Brelko sales and service manager for Africa Jacques du Randt
Brelko using post-pandemic era to streamline manufacturing processes
13th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

While the Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many companies, industrial engineer Brelko has used the global pandemic to streamline its processes in manufacturing. “There seems to be a buzz in... 


Shumani Industrial Equipment achieves Level 1 B-BBEE status
22nd August 2022

Following on from being recently being awarded the 2021 Goscor Business Unit of the Year Award, Shumani Industrial Equipment has announced it has received Level One Broad-Based Black Economic... 


Eightfold surge in profits in 2020 sees Shumani clinch major business award
23rd June 2022

An eightfold surge in profits during 2020, the height of the Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa, has seen Shumani Industrial Equipment awarded the 2021 Goscor Business Unit of the Year Award.... 


Glencore Coal community and regulatory affairs GM Noel Pillay and eMalahleni executive mayor Conny Nkalitshana
Glencore Coal hands revamped municipal service centre to Klarinet community
6th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Coal miner Glencore Coal has handed over a revamped service centre office to the community of Klarinet, in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga. The Klarinet Municipal Pay Point Centre will be used as a... 


Shumani diversifies into port-handling equipment in KZN
31st January 2022

The largest black-owned and managed industrial equipment supplier in South Africa, Shumani aims to become a significant player in the provision of port equipment to the public and private sector.... 


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Focus on hygiene can contribute to health, safety
21st January 2022

Owing to high safety risks, mining is considered one of the most hazardous industries and, compared to 2020, South Africa, which has some of the deepest and oldest mines in the world, has already... 


Shumani boosted by growth in demand for forklift equipment in 2021
10th December 2021

The demand for forklift equipment grew in 2021, largely on the back of orders cancelled in 2020 now filtering through, comments Shumani Industrial Equipment MD Victor Nemukula. “We expect robust... 


Shumani supplies 35 electric forklifts to major beverage manufacturer
25th November 2021

A major beverage manufacturer has been supplied with 35 Doosan B35X-7 electric forklifts powered by lithium-ion batteries, in addition to chargers, by Shumani Industrial Equipment. The supplier... 


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Forklifts delivered to liquor logistics company
12th November 2021 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment distributor Shumani Industrial Equipment has completed the delivery of 54 forklifts to logistics service provider Liquor Runners for use at a major beer producer in South... 


Shumani mini golf day raises R50 000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
26th October 2021

One of the most common forms of cancer among women in South Africa is breast cancer. In order to raise awareness of the importance of early detection in contributing to effective treatment and a... 


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Spray nozzles for evaporative cooling and humidification
7th October 2021

Micro-fine droplet systems are used in a range of applications that require sprayed water to evaporate before wetting the surroundings, resulting in evaporative cooling or humidification.... 


Shumani looks to diversify into mining, construction industry
16th September 2021

As one of the biggest industrial equipment suppliers into the food and beverage industry, this remains the main target market for Shumani Industrial Equipment. However, the company aims to... 


Partnerships, service excellence stand Shumani in good stead
17th August 2021

The secret to the ongoing success of Shumani Industrial Equipment in the marketplace is the longstanding partnerships it enters into with key customers, according to MD Victor Nemukula. As a new... 


First National Battery last of local SMP battery manufacturers
First National Battery last of local SMP battery manufacturers
26th February 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

Benoni-headquartered lead acid battery manufacturer First National Battery is the only local manufacturer of surface motive power (SMP) batteries left in South Africa, says First National Battery... 


Lithium hydroxide chemicals plant, US – update
Lithium hydroxide chemicals plant, US – update
11th December 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Piedmont Lithium has been granted a key permit for chemical operations at the plant. 


Piedmont granted US air permit
3rd December 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Lithium developer Piedmont Lithium has been granted a key permit for chemical operations at its planned 22 700 t/y lithium hydroxide chemical plant, in King Mountain, North Carolina. The company... 


MINIMISING DOWN TIME 
A well-integrated fire suppression system minimises the risks of costly downtime that a fire can entail
Webinar discusses heavy-duty-mining-vehicle fire risk
24th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Vehicle fire suppression system solutions provider Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection hosted a webinar last month to discuss the most common fire risk trends for heavy duty mining vehicles, as well as... 


Health and safety, when using public transport
17th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

When it comes to public transport, there is a responsibility both on operators and on commuters to make the required changes to their travel and commuting behaviour. This is the only way in which... 


Lithium iron phosphate versus traditional lead acid battery systems
21st May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery systems have a much lower total cost of ownership compared to traditional lead acid (Pb) batteries, resulting in enhanced competitiveness and increased... 


Industroclean offers tips for employers to enhance hygiene, health
20th May 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As South Africa eases lockdown regulations, some businesses have been allowed to operate but under strict hygiene conditions, while others are preparing and strategising on reopening slowly. While... 


CHASE Technologies punts benefits of LiFeP04 for electric forklifts
30th April 2020

The aim of CHASE Technologies is to convert 50% of the current electric forklift market from lead-acid to lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries within five years. “Given the accelerating... 


HOT WHEELS
The bakkie mounted high-pressure jetting and vacuum pump unit is a compact solution to hard to reach sewage projects
Mobile sewage cleaning unit available locally
24th April 2020 By: Halima Frost

Local high-pressure pump supplier Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment has joined forces with sewer cleaning equipment manufacturer Baroclean to supply South Africa’s first rapid response vehicle... 


Hengst Filtration wins Münsterland Award for Innovation
Hengst Filtration wins Münsterland Award for Innovation
9th December 2019

Filter expert distinguished for "Blue.on", a resource-friendly alternative to screw-on oil filters The filter specialist Hengst has been honored with a particular distinction: "Blue-on", a product... 


Road to a clean warehouse
5th December 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

By Gregory Venter As a leading supplier of industrial equipment solutions, we at Goscor Cleaning Equipment (GCE) understand the significance of industrial warehouse cleaning. I am of the view that... 


Hawk High Pressure Pumps
18th November 2019

We at Hawk High Pressure Pumps specialize in the manufacture and distribution of high pressure cleaning equipment, road marking equipment, safety shower equipment, high pressure pumps and airless... 


Goscor Cleaning Equipment
Goscor Cleaning Equipment
14th November 2019

Goscor Cleaning Equipment is SA’s leading cleaning equipment provider has a reputation for unsurpassed reliability, efficiency and effectiveness. From small vacuum machines and ride-on... 


G.Fox
G.Fox
22nd October 2019

G.Fox is South Africa’s premier supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning chemicals, paper products and industrial consumable supplies. Through our network of eleven branches around... 


GCE rental solution fits the bill for Ariel Cleaning
GCE rental solution fits the bill for Ariel Cleaning
17th October 2019

Having been impressed by Goscor Cleaning Equipment’s short-term rental service, Ariel Cleaning has switched to the leading industrial equipment supplier’s long-term rental facility – which offers... 


Tech provider upgrades control at Mozal Aluminium
9th August 2019

Industrial automation and information technology provider Rockwell Automation has migrated the control systems at mining and metals company South32’s Mozal Aluminium project’s furnace assembly and... 


BCIS a proud winner of a Crown pallet jack raffled by Shumani
BCIS a proud winner of a Crown pallet jack raffled by Shumani
31st July 2019

The proud winner of a 3 t Crown pallet jack donated as a raffle prize by Shumani Industrial Equipment, Bashumi Instruments & Control Services (BCIS), plans to use the machine to increase... 


PUMP IT UP
The truck-mounted jetting units built by Werner South Africa Pumps and Equipment will assist ERWAT to save the Vaal River
R341-million set aside to overhaul infrastructure
5th July 2019

The Department of Water and Sanitation has set aside R341-million to completely overhaul wastewater treatment infrastructure in the Vaal Triangle, says pump manufacturer and supplier Werner Pumps... 


CONTAINERISED FILTERS
The new developments have been applied on the structural side and not from a process point as yet
John Thompson’s clean air solutions for emission abatement systems
5th July 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Machining manufacturer John Thompson, which is a division of electro-mechanical equipment manufacturer Actom, is well positioned to assist industry in reducing emissions to comply with the... 


Upat offers a complete solution for construction industry
21st June 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

As a local supplier of premium brands – including those of measuring tool supplier Stabila, power tool manufacturer Milwaukee and construction fastening and fixing supplier fischer – leading... 


HAWK High Pressure Pumps
HAWK High Pressure Pumps
17th May 2019

Hawk High Pressure Pumps specialises in industrial pumps and pumping systems. For over 40 years, the company has manufactured and distributed high-pressure cleaning equipment and accessories,... 


Another exciting A-OSH EXPO beckons as exhibitors finalise their plans for the 2019 show
Another exciting A-OSH EXPO beckons as exhibitors finalise their plans for the 2019 show
9th May 2019

It’s shaping up to be another bumper edition of the continent’s leading occupational health and safety (OHS) show as this year’s A-OSH EXPO exhibitors finalise their marketing and stand planning.... 


ASSESSMENTS EQUAL SAVINGS
Water assessments can often bring about unplanned energy savings
South African-Danish partnership to launch Phase 2 of water project
3rd May 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Phase 2 of the Strategic Water Sector Cooperation partnership between Denmark and South Africa will be launched at this year’s African Utility Week, which will be held from May 14 to 16 at the Cape... 


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