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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
8th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen announced a new gas blower, named Gandalf, at its Virginia gas project on June 30. 


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PRASA New Rolling Stock Acquisition Programme, South Africa – update
8th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Gibela unveiled the one-hundredth X’trapolis Mega commuter train it is building for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa on July 4. 


Renergen strikes new gas blower named Gandalf, making progress on plant
30th June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

ASX- and JSE-listed natural gas and helium producer Renergen announced a new gas blower named Gandalf at its Virginia gas project, in South Africa’s Free State province, after gas was intersected... 


5 Tips to help you leave the cold behind this winter
10th June 2022

Judging by what we have seen so far, it is safe to say that we can expect an icy winter this year. For many of us, winter is also when we discover a few more cracks and crannies in our houses for... 


A photo of the AzkoNobel head office taken from the bottom looking up
Online portal launched to guide clients
10th June 2022

Last month, protective powder coating and paint manufacturer AkzoNobel Powder Coatings launched a dedicated site to showcase its functional range of Resicoat powder coatings. AkzoNobel created the... 


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Company performs complex breakdown repair on rotor
3rd June 2022

Electro-mechanical services and repairs company Marthinusen & Coutts (M&C) recently performed comprehensive repairs to the rotor of an aging 30 MW generator which had failed during operation at... 


Pic of a mini substation featuring a 1250 kVA dry-type transformer built for a coal mine project
Transformers that give mines both safety, uptime
9th May 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

As mines aggressively pursue Zero Harm policies while seeking greater productivity and efficiency, dry-type transformers have much to offer, specialist company Trafo Power Solutions is seeing a... 


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Maintenance needed for ageing infrastructure
22nd April 2022 By: Anna Moross

The ageing electrical infrastructure in South Africa highlights the need for constant monitoring and maintenance to ensure daily functioning, says electricity utility company South Power... 


Cast resin transformers show significant benefits
22nd April 2022

Electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand’s range of cast resin transformers (CRT) has been designed for high-efficiency, enhanced safety and low environmental impact during... 


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Africa House notes investment potential in Uganda, Guinea projects
13th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Research and consulting company Africa House will from May 15 to 20 host a delegation of investors and business leaders in Uganda to better understand the opportunities for investment and the... 


How winter-proofing your home can save you money  
31st March 2022

By Kandua.com’s Chief Operating Officer, Graeme Steen Winter is on its way and colder temperatures can be expected across the country. 


The new 500-bed residence built for NMU students
NMU adding 1 800 beds at three student residences
24th March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in February opened a new 500-bed residence for students, which will be followed by the launch of 300-bed and 1 000-bed residences later this year on the... 


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65 motors installed for wastewater plant expansion
18th March 2022

The project to expand a wastewater treatment plant south of Johannesburg, undertaken by water purification specialist PCI Africa, has included the installation of 65 WEG motors.   The project... 


Sector expected to grow from ICT trade
18th March 2022

Market research organisation Kenneth Research last month released a report which showed that the petrochemicals and polymers market is anticipated to grow, primarily on the growth in trade of... 


PCI's wastewater plant expansion relies on WEG motors
15th March 2022

Water purification specialist PCI Africa has expanded the treatment capacity of a wastewater plant south of Johannesburg, installing over 65 WEG motors for optimal performance, reliability and... 


Local manufacturer offers unique construction range
8th March 2022

From designing to manufacturing, and DIY projects to construction masterpieces, choosing the right materials and products ensures quality end results. Local producer Pratley has a range of... 


Rising electricity price drives demand for higher-efficiency motors
22nd February 2022

With electricity prices increasing rapidly, the justification for adopting more efficient motors is that much greater. To achieve this improved efficiency, such motors are designed to run cooler,... 


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Smart, green infrastructure set to accelerate the energy transition
17th February 2022

An integrated suite of solutions is being introduced to support green urbanisation, electric mobility and counter the causes and effects of climate change. The new approach is set to create modern,... 


Kwikspace supplies Western Cape primary school with its first dedicated library
16th February 2022

Kwikspace, Africa’s largest manufacturer of prefabricated, modular buildings, recently delivered and installed a new library unit for Elnor Primary School, situated in Elsie’s River, Western Cape,... 


A cast resin transformer from Trafo Power Solutions
Choosing the right transformer for the job
8th February 2022

A range of factors, such as ambient temperature ranges, expected core and copper losses, load conditions, and the capacity to test products in accordance with recognised standards, are all... 


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... 


There's more to transformers than meets the eye
19th January 2022

While it might seem at first glance that there is little to distinguish one transformer from another in terms of design and construction (other than size), the differences can in fact be... 


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GBCSA awards City Industrial Property building with Green Star, Net-Zero Carbon rating
8th December 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

City Industrial Property’s flagship Belville facility and home to City Logistics in Cape Town, has achieved a 4-Star Green Star Custom Industrial rating and a Net-Zero Carbon rating from the Green... 


Local manufacturer’s products can assist in transforming to a low-carbon economy
7th December 2021

During the recent COP26 global climate conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa joined other leaders in announcing a historic partnership with the governments of France, Germany, the UK, the US and... 


How to ensure your Festive Season is not a fiery one
6th December 2021

With the Festive Season almost upon us, homeowners are urged to ensure that basic fire-risk mitigation measures are in place if they are going away on holiday, highlights ASP Fire CEO Michael van... 


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Very strong platinum imports into China – WPIC
24th November 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Many things could play out next year that have the potential to materially reduce the substantial platinum surplus that the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) is forecasting for next year,... 


LSFB creates faster, more economical construction
19th November 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Developers, local authorities and housing associations are quickly embracing steel framing technology, such as light-steel-frame building (LSFB), says the International Zinc Association Africa Desk... 


You can help ease load shedding by simply saving electricity
18th November 2021

There’s an immediate, least-cost effective way to ease loadshedding if South Africans can stand together to save as much electricity as possible, to ease the excessive pressure on the grid. This is... 


Image of Zest WEG MTW05 medium voltage (MV) switchboard
Locally manufactured switchboard installed with minimal downtime
12th November 2021

A locally manufactured switchboard was recently supplied to a gold producer in Gauteng, in a manner that was aimed at minimising disruption to the plant. The choice of a Zest WEG MTW05 medium... 


A photo of the new Energas premises
Demand for natural gas growing in Africa
5th November 2021 By: Darren Parker

Demand for gas as an alternative energy source across Africa is increasing, as more cost-effective energy solutions are required than the traditional coal-based energy strategy, gas technology... 


Image of Carrier Fire & Security's AlarmLine II linear heat detection system
Company provides application for linear heat cable in warehousing
29th October 2021

Equipment supplier Carrier Fire & Security is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of life safety equipment.  With industry-leading brands and products, the company has... 


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Energas supplies gas gensets to power new residential development
25th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Specialised equipment supplier to the oil and gas industries Energas Technologies is supplying three gas generators to a new residential development. Amid the ongoing energy crisis in South Africa,... 


The evolution of Pratley’s Flameproof Cast Iron Junction Box
19th October 2021

Pratley has been manufacturing flameproof junction boxes since the 1960s. Over the years, it has refined the design of these enclosures, making Pratley’s cast iron flameproof junction boxes... 


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Installation safety tester helps ensure compliance
14th October 2021

Multifunction testers or installation testers are used to carry out a range of electrical testing procedures to verify and maintain electrical installations and to ensure that safety standards are... 


Using continuously galvanized steel for light steel frame building
13th October 2021

Simon Norton, Africa Desk, International Zinc Association Light steel frame building (LSFB) is not the same as prefabricated or ‘kit’ buildings, as it is rather a building method. Another term is... 


Hazards and fire risk in the chemical-processing industry
11th October 2021

A fire that broke out at the KZN Resins factory in Durban at the end of August has placed the spotlight on the extreme hazards associated with the chemical-processing industry (CPI), comments ASP... 


WEDA S pump being used outdoors
New pumps series now available
8th October 2021

Multinational manufacturing company Atlas Copco has extended the WEDA electric submersible pump series to include slurry, drainage and sludge units, which feature several enhancements in a bid to... 


From left to right: Trent Bomberg, MD at Dask; Renai Moothilal, Executive Director of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM); and Jean-Claude Lasserre, CEO of Saint-Gobain South Africa & Sub Saharan Africa.
Dask to manufacture Saint-Gobain bonding tapes in SA
8th September 2021 By: Yolande Botes

Dask Distributors is proud to announce that it has partnered exclusively with Saint-Gobain Tapes Solutions to locally manufacture automotive bonding tapes for top OEM assembly plants in South Africa.  


Dask to manufacture Saint-Gobain bonding tapes in South Africa
2nd September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Engineering consumables manufacturer and distributor Dask Distributors has partnered exclusively with Saint-Gobain Tapes Solutions to locally manufacture automotive bonding tapes for... 


Competition Commission approves Saint-Gobain’s acquisition of Chryso Group
19th August 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Commission has unconditionally approved the proposed merger whereby Saint-Gobain intends to acquire Chryso Group. Saint-Gobain is an international group active in construction and... 


Development of student accomodation by Sage Properties
Online course gains momentum
13th August 2021 By: Anna Moross

The success of the South African Light Steel Frame Association’s (Sasfa’s)  online training course for light steel frame building (LSFB) contactors, presented in March, has resulted in the course... 


Image of Gyprex L ceiling tiles from Saint-Gobain’s Gyproc division
Locally manufactured ceiling tiles launched
22nd July 2021

A new light-weight ceiling tile, locally manufactured in 6.4 mm thickness, is designed to be easy to handle and install. Manufactured with a 100% recyclable gypsum core, the low maintenance tiles... 


How to keep warm and safe this winter
20th July 2021

With winter fast approaching and people already beginning to unpack their electric heaters and blankets, what are the fire-risk implications that people need to be aware of? ASP Fire CEO Michael... 


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