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SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa will launch its DriveRadar® solution for remote condition monitoring and maintenance forecasting at Electra Mining Africa.
High tech launches from SEW-Eurodrive at Electra Mining
7th September 2022

Visitors to this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition in Johannesburg will be spoilt for choice as SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa unleashes more technology to drive productivity and efficiency.  


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Zest WEG poised for African growth
7th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

After a decade-long expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in South Africa, Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazil’s WEG Group, is well placed to extend its already extensive... 


Electro-mechanical solutions on show at Electra Mining 2022
26th August 2022

Vert Energy is participating at this year’s Electra Mining Exhibition, to be held at Nasrec in Johannesburg from 5 - 9 September 2022 (Hall 6, Stand G18). As electro-mechanical solutions providers... 


PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE BMG’s NORD predictive maintenance solutions a comprehensive evaluation of analogue and digital data, to enhance the operational efficiency and safety of machines.
Drives company to exhibit at EMA
26th August 2022

NORD Drive Systems, in partnership with BMG, will be exhibiting at Electra Mining Africa. Getriebebau NORD, a global manufacturer of drive technology for mechanical and electronic solutions, is... 


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Rossi
26th August 2022

Gear manufacturer Rossi, a member of the Habasit Group, a leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of gear reducers, gearmotors and electric motors. It is the trusted partner of mining... 


AUTOMATED The Maxolution's automated guided vehicles
Company to launch new solution
25th August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Visitors to the SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa stand will be spoilt for choice as the company unleashes more technologies to drive productivity and efficiency. Addressing growing demand for reduced... 


ON THE ROAD Zest WEG will showcase its mobile substation capabilities at Electra Mining Africa.
Zest WEG poised for African growth after decade-long expansion of SA manufacturing
23rd August 2022

After a decade-long expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in South Africa, Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazil’s WEG Group, is well placed to extend its already extensive... 


Zest WEG
Zest WEG
16th August 2022

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


Electric motors minimum energy performance standards to reduce energy use – SANEDI
15th August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The adoption of new minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for electric motors in South Africa will provide significant energy savings, improve operational competitiveness and alleviate... 


Volvo SA to add new battery electric vehicle to its local line-up
12th August 2022

Volvo Car South Africa (Volvo SA) will soon add a second battery electric vehicle (EV) to its local EV portfolio – the XC40 P6 Recharge. The local arm of the Swedish manufacturer currently offers... 


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Volvo SA to add new EV to line-up; expects tight supply to ease in 2023
18th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (Volvo SA) will soon add a second battery electric vehicle (EV) to its local EV portfolio – the XC40 P6 Recharge. The local arm of the Swedish manufacturer currently offers... 


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Platinum-containing hydrogen fuel technology driving net-zero ambitions – WPIC
15th July 2022 By: Donna Slater

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says platinum group metals (PGMs) are enabling many sectors globally to achieve net-zero carbon emissions goals through their use in hydrogen energy and... 


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Ensuring pump reliability in abrasive service
1st July 2022

Maintaining and improving reliability of pumps used to transport abrasive media can be challenging in high-energy applications with players in the oil and gas industry aiming to optimise... 


Trafo supplies transformers for standby gensets in cape
9th June 2022

Dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions supplied four transformers for use in standby diesel generator sets in the Western Cape province.  The transformers will step up the 400 Volt... 


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Biden keeps funds flowing to build US EV supply chain
6th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

President Joe Biden has taken lots of heat for stoking inflation with government spending. It’s not stopping him from keeping the spigot open to fund a domestic electric vehicle supply chain. The... 


PREMIUM EFFICIENCY
A motor’s purchase price typically makes up only about 2% of its lifecycle cost over 10 years
Motor efficiency critical for sustainability
3rd June 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

In pursuit of global targets to reduce climate change, many countries have enforced the use of various efficiency classes of motors, but Africa, including South Africa, does not have something... 


BI offers a range of forged chain products for agri, mining, and timber applications
25th May 2022

Forged link chain is manufactured from special heat-treated alloy steel that is case hardened or through hardened. It combines strength with a relatively light weight, making it ideal for use with... 


New SEW-Eurodrive factory geared towards modular drive development
24th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

Drive systems company SEW-Eurodrive is focusing on localising its modular drive concept for a variety of industrial drive applications for the power generation sector in an effort to meet urgent... 


Efficiency in electric motors drives savings, sustainability
24th May 2022

In the absence of legislation to drive energy efficiency in South Africa, it is vital that local industries recognise the commercial benefit of converting to high efficiency motors, says Zest WEG... 


ElectroMechanica expands variable speed drive portfolio to include medium voltage drives
13th May 2022

Today, more than ever countries, organisations and industries are committed to Environmental and Social Sustainability strategies (ESS) to decarbonise our planet. In industry, becoming energy... 


 A motor’s purchase price typically makes up only about 2% of its lifecycle cost over 10 years. With another 3% of this cost consumed by maintenance, a full 95% of the cost of running a motor is the energy it consumes.
Efficiency in electric motors drives savings, sustainability
12th May 2022

In the absence of legislation to drive energy efficiency in South Africa, it is vital that local industries recognise the commercial benefit of converting to high efficiency motors, says Zest WEG... 


MD Raymond Obermeyer
SEW-EURODRIVE’s best-fit solutions match miners’ needs, provides every-day assistance
11th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Drives and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE offers customised best-fit solutions that match a mine’s application needs, which it achieves through providing the electric motors, gearmotors,... 


Company adds to its diversified product offering
6th May 2022

Leading openpit mining company Afrimat – a producer of industrial minerals, bulk commodities and construction materials – in December made an acquisition in the phosphate and rare earth minerals... 


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Drive tech company joins Indaba community
22nd April 2022

On its return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the Investing in African Mining Indaba is "looking forward to a reunion like no other" and, for the first time in its... 


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Zest WEG
22nd April 2022

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


The 550 kVA gensets being assembled at the Zest WEG manufacturing facility in Cape Town.
Seamless plant switchovers on Zest WEG genset solutions
14th April 2022

As power outages and loadshedding continue to plague the optimal performance of industrial and mining process plants, Zest WEG is providing standby power solutions that ensure no power loss when... 


Mkango subsidiary to collaborate on project for recycling rare earth magnets
14th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dual-listed Mkango Resources’ 100%-owned subsidiary, Mkango Rare Earths UK, is collaborating with Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) Group, European Metal Recycling (EMR), GKN Automotive Innovation Centre,... 


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Local diesel pumps reduce lead times
8th February 2022

Locally assembled pumps which draw on readily available components allow for delivery within tight timeframes, offering efficient service and optimal uptime. Integrated Pump Rental has the in-house... 


A photo of a technician holding a tablet and working with an ABB motor inside of a factory
Support services ramping up for new motor distributor deal
28th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

Bearings and power transmission supplier Bearings International (BI) is aiming to provide a comprehensive support service for engineering company ABB Africa’s motors this year, which the company... 


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Zest WEG
28th January 2022

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


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Public Works to release RFP for renewable energy programme this quarter
27th January 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) will publish a request for proposals (RFP) for its Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme (iREREP) in the first... 


Ageing water infrastructure requires urgent maintenance
27th January 2022

Local municipalities are going to have to commit to major investment in water and wastewater treatment works, in addition to a need for urgent proactive maintenance of ageing infrastructure. “The... 


The ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft
World air speed records for Rolls-Royce-led electric aircraft officially confirmed
20th January 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Renowned UK-based propulsion and technology systems group Rolls-Royce announced on Thursday that its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ technology demonstrator aircraft had been officially declared the world’s... 


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And the new iX makes it three…
4th January 2022 By: Irma Venter

Starting from a cool R1.65-million, it is now possible to own BMW Group South Africa’s (BMW SA’s) third fully electric vehicle available in the country – the new iX sports activity vehicle (SAV),... 


An artist's impression of the MP Materials Fort Worth magnet manufacturing plant in Texas
MP Materials to build US magnet factory, seals GM deal
10th December 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Rare earth materials producer MP Materials on Thursday announced that it would build a rare earth magnetics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and said it had reached a long-term agreement to supply... 


Afrimat further diversifies with Glenover Phosphate acquisition
9th December 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial minerals and construction materials provider Afrimat has acquired mining and fertiliser company Glenover Phosphate for R550-million, comprising R250-million for the assets and an option,... 


An aerial view of a desalination plant
Efficient motors help save energy for desalination plants
3rd December 2021

Desalination plants are known to require large amounts of electrical energy to pump high volumes of water through their systems. The use of high efficiency motors in such applications helps to... 


Aerial view of a desalination plant
Efficient motors vital for desalination plants
24th November 2021

With concern growing that climate change will exacerbate South Africa’s vulnerability to drought, the country is likely to see more desalination plants being installed along our coastline. Coastal... 


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Solutions on offer for entire mining chain
22nd October 2021

From the beginning of mining operations to the end-of-life, distributor of bearings, power transmission and allied products in Southern Africa Bearings International (BI) has products that service... 


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Rolls-Royce promoting its marine propulsion technology to India, using British warship
21st October 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major industrial technology group Rolls-Royce on Wednesday highlighted its eagerness and ability to help the Indian Navy adopt integrated full- electric propulsion (IFEP) for its... 


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Smart pumping solves infrastructure problems
15th October 2021 By: Darren Parker

Outdated water management infrastructure is threatening to “spiral out of control” as the global population grows, says digitalisation and automation technology company Schneider Electric South... 


An image of the rare earth fluoride production machine based on intellectual property developed by the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation
Company establishes green rare earth fluoride manufacturing plant based on Necsa intellectual property
14th October 2021 By: Donna Slater

Over the past two years, Pretoria-based rare earth (RE) minerals refinery Rare Earth Refiners (RER) has designed, built and commissioned a demonstration plant for the green production of RE... 


An image of the BMG Synergy Electric Motor
New asynchronous range available
8th October 2021

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s team of electric motor designers and engineers has worked closely with global electric motor specialists to develop high-efficiency Synergy electric motors, to... 


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