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Ensuring cybersecurity for backup power management systems
12th January 2024

A new network card for uninterruptable power supply (UPS) units features a range of enhanced capabilities aimed at helping organisations meet cybersecurity challenges. Features of the Gigabit... 


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Rack-mounted, three-phase online UPS introduced
7th November 2023

A new uninterruptible power supply (UPS) promising high efficiency, with a compact footprint and lower total cost of ownership (TCO), is now available to South African and East African markets.... 


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Back-up power solutions for home and office
27th October 2023

A new generation of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and power protection systems is now available for essential technology applications in both residential and professional settings. The 5E Gen2... 


A solar alternating current (ac), low-voltage/medium-voltage, step-up skid or ‘E-House' on show at Turnkey modular's manufacturing site in Germiston
First skid delivered to Free State client
8th September 2023 By: Halima Frost

Prefabricated deployment solutions developer Turnkey Modular rolled out the first of multiple solar alternating current (ac), low-voltage/medium-voltage, step-up skid or ‘E-Houses’ in July for... 


Apprenticeships can help bridge the school to work gap
21st July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Businesses can take actions to upskill young people and empower them with work experience that will better their chances of standing out in an oversaturated labour market, says electrical equipment... 


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Company promotes automation, introduces hub
21st April 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

With more South African companies striving to remain competitive by streamlining their processes and increasing their efficiencies, demand for automation and power management solutions has... 


UPS systems necessary for businesses – company
14th April 2023

Downtime can be costly for any business, especially for growing ones that need to be operational around the clock. Power management company Eaton’s uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems are... 


Challenges and opportunities abound in the power utilities sector in 2023
Challenges and opportunities abound in the power utilities sector in 2023
3rd February 2023

By Godfrey Marema, Plant Manager and Managing Director from Eaton South Africa Turbulent 2022 will live long in the memory for those of us who work in the power utilities sector. Loadshedding... 


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Eaton appoints premium distributor - Mantech Fire
15th December 2022

When it comes to protecting life and property there is no room to compromise. You need a partner that can support you with tried and tested products, global capabilities, local expertise, and... 


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Eaton’s acquisition of Tripp Lite boosts IT portfolio across EMEA
8th December 2022

Power management company Eaton has expanded its power quality portfolio through the acquisition of Tripp Lite, an American supplier of power quality products and connectivity solutions, to build a... 


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Eaton’s xStorage Home maximises off-grid energy in South Africa
8th December 2022

Power management company Eaton's xStorage Home is designed to give households peace of mind by maximising solar PV self-consumption and keeping power on during loadshedding incidents. 


Eaton installs its largest African power modular system at ADC Midrand site
Eaton installs its largest African modular power system at Africa Data Centres’ Midrand site
1st December 2022

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the successful installation of a modular power system earlier this year at Africa Data Centres’ 10 MW facility - its largest installation on the... 


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Eaton’s 3S Mini UPS – a necessary device in dark times
1st December 2022

With the constant electricity blackouts in South Africa, it is now more important for home owners and small businesses to do everything possible to limit the inconvenience and frustration of... 


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Automation necessary for Africa’s competitiveness
4th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

With global manufacturers embracing power management automation, the African market needs to follow suit to remain competitive, says power management company Eaton Africa power management and... 


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Systems assist with loadshedding woes
4th November 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The current energy crisis sweeping South Africa has increased the need for reserve power, whereby complete management systems can help manage different energy sources, says power management company... 


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Modular housing for data centres and IT facilities
26th July 2022

The integration of cyber secure, electrical power monitoring and infrastructure management software, either on premise or remotely, ensures clients have full visibility and control of their... 


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Ensuring IT continuity during load-shedding
21st July 2022

A backup power source is seen as essential for business continuity and the protection of information technology (IT) critical equipment, storage and data – especially during periods of increased... 


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Eaton’s xStorage Home, maximising off-grid energy in South Africa
23rd June 2022

Power management company Eaton's xStorage Home is designed to give households peace of mind, by maximising solar PV self-consumption and keeping power on during load-shedding incidents.  


Eaton to expand collaboration with Microsoft on grid-interactive UPS technology
17th June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced it will expand its collaboration with technology group Microsoft to accelerate applications of its EnergyAware uninterruptible power system... 


Danfoss Power Solutions appoints new president of its Hydrostatics division
17th May 2022

Danfoss Power Solutions, a world-class provider of hydraulic and electric solutions for the construction, agriculture, and other on- and off-highway vehicle markets, has appointed Tony Welter as... 


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Zero-waste-to-landfills achieved by vehicle group facilities
25th April 2022

Power management company Eaton has announced its Vehicle Group has certified 88% of its global facilities as “zero-waste-to-landfill” (ZWTL), having cut the amount of waste going into landfills by... 


Godfrey Marema
Godfrey Marema
11th March 2022

This week we profile Godfrey Marema, plant manager and MD at Eaton Electric South Africa, a power management company with manufacturing and distribution sites in this country 


Eaton South Africa MD Godfrey Marema
Eaton appoints Godfrey Marema as South African MD
27th January 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Power equipment and management company Eaton has appointed Godfrey Marema as plant manager and MD for South Africa. He will be responsible for managing and working with the team to meet and exceed... 


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Transforming manufacturing through mixed reality technology
9th December 2021

Johannes Kanis, Cloud and Enterprise Business Group Lead at Microsoft South Africa The global mixed reality market is expected to hit the $3.6 billion mark by 2025, a significant increase from the... 


Eaton’s Services Manager for Africa Abel Martins
Eaton provides services support aligned to your business goals, ensuring continuity and profitability
9th December 2021

In July 2021, about 40 000 South African businesses across the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng were rocked by violent protests and looting that left 72 people dead and scores of businesses... 


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Intrinsic testing tools a necessity – manufacturer
19th November 2021 By: Halima Frost

Using intrinsically safe testing tools in the mining and industrial sectors is of the “utmost importance” amid the explosive gases, vapours and dust in those industries, says testing and... 


Greater adoption of EVs may be able to help energy grids, panel finds
8th November 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly being deployed to solve challenges of air pollution, rising fuel prices and global warming, but also to assist electricity grids as distributed energy... 


The data centre industry needs to pull the plug on non-renewable energy
28th July 2021

By Jaco du Plooy, Product Manager at Eaton South Africa While investment in digital infrastructure is certainly a win for economic growth in South Africa and Africa as a whole, as is investment in... 


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Tube-fitting and forming technology helps boost fuel economy and reliability
28th July 2021

A truck-mounted loader crane manufacturer is said to have significantly lowered its fuel consumption thanks to a reduction in tube weight, while also eliminating tube failures. Eaton asserts that... 


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Boom bounce on aerial fire trucks addressed
14th July 2021

Booms on aerial fire trucks are subject to oscillation, also known as boom bounce, as a result of quick movements and disturbances such as wind, the flow of pumped water or individuals on the... 


The WALRINGplus Soft Seal Cutting Ring system is designed to meet demanding hydraulic tube fitting requirements
Tube fitting system promises leak-free operations
24th June 2021

A newly launched soft seal cutting ring system is designed to meet demanding hydraulic tube fitting requirements in applications across agriculture, construction, commercial vehicles, discrete... 


Sector coupling is essential if an emissions revolution is to succeed
3rd June 2021

By Seydou Kane, managing director of Eaton Africa There is a rapidly growing awareness of the need to decarbonise energy supply, and we have recently seen dramatic shifts start to occur. As... 


Eaton launches ARCON® 3G in South Africa
Eaton launches ARCON® 3G in South Africa
3rd June 2021

State of the art modular safety system guarantees highest degree of personnel and assembly protection, with a total arc mitigation time of less than 2 milliseconds. 


Second generation UPS launched
9th April 2021

Power management company Eaton has launched the second generation of its market-leading Eaton 93PM G2 three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in South Africa. The modular and scalable... 


Eaton’s Power Defense series launches in South Africa
Eaton’s Power Defense series launches in South Africa
8th March 2021

Eaton has introduced the Power Defense series to the South African market, a circuit breaker with communicating electronic trip units to help optimise commercial buildings and industrial... 


Trust a turnkey energy engineering service provider for project peace of mind
Trust a turnkey energy engineering service provider for project peace of mind
18th February 2021

At a time when project budgets are increasingly under pressure, as are delivery timelines, it makes more sense for infrastructure projects to trust one vendor that offers a turnkey solution to lead... 


Eaton welcomes move away from sulphur hexafluoride switchgear
11th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

Power management solutions company Eaton welcomes a move by the European Union (EU) away from sulphur hexafluoride- (SF6-) based electrical switchgear toward more environment-friendly... 


Walterscheid EWESK adjustable elbow fittings are suited for a range of outdoor applications
Adjustable elbows offer end-to-end tube-fitting solution
5th February 2021

A new series of adjustable elbow fittings have been introduced to the market, aimed at mobile original-equipment manufacturers seeking an end-to-end tube-fitting solution. Power management company... 


PREVENTION BETTER THAN CURE 
Companies can minimise the risk of costly reactive maintenance as reactive maintenance only addresses problems as it arises
Maintenance saves companies’ bottom line
13th November 2020

With economic uncertainty levels reaching an all-time high, it is necessary to find creative and resilient ways to reduce budgets while boosting the bottom line. Preventive maintenance is often one... 


Eaton’s Power Xpert UX - designed for the most critical applications
Eaton’s Power Xpert UX - designed for the most critical applications
29th October 2020

Eaton’s Power Xpert UX International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) rated high-voltage switchgear system is designed for the most critical applications. The company’s focus is to develop the... 


Solutions offered across the board
Solutions offered across the board
14th October 2020

Industrial solutions specialist, Magnet, provides comprehensively engineered electrical infrastructure services and solutions to industry, including low voltage, medium voltage and drive systems.... 


SF6 – once a saviour for the electricity industry, now a pariah
25th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

By Marcel Buckner, Power Distribution Business Development Manager, Africa, at Eaton Sometimes today’s hottest new product is tomorrow’s problem child, and this is true for sulphur hexafluoride... 


Prosumers can change energy sector
18th September 2020

Modernising the current energy infrastructure in South Africa will dramatically change the energy utility business model, says diversified power management company Eaton electrical sector Africa MD... 


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