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Lake Charles Chemicals Project, US – update
Lake Charles Chemicals Project, US – update
2nd October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Sasol has completed damage assessments of its Lake Charles Chemical Complex following the landfall of Hurricane Laura on August 27. 


Cracking the Code – North American Plumbing Product Compliance
30th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

There is no doubt that export is important to the South African economy since 30%(1) of the South African GDP is tied to the export of goods or services.  Any manufacturer sending products into... 


The Apex SR 9000 door is engineered to be lightweight but robust
Lightweight door for heavy traffic
22nd September 2020

An insulated traffic door that aims to facilitate ease of access into and out of areas in the workplace, is engineered to withstand heavy traffic and impact, while maintaining its aesthetic... 


Cleanup under way at Sasol's Lake Charles following hurricane
22nd September 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Petrochemicals company Sasol has completed damage assessments of its Lake Charles Chemical Complex’s 14 manufacturing facilities, associated utilities and infrastructure following the landfall of... 


UNMATCHED CONSISTENCY 
Smart Netatmo thermostats ensure the home environment stays at the correct pre-set temperature – no matter what the outside weather conditions are
Heating solutions ensure energy efficiency
18th September 2020

Electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand South Africa’s smart Netatmo solutions, which are designed for convenience, safety and comfort at home, ensure energy efficiency... 


SANEDI continues roll-out of cool roofs solution
7th September 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While South Africa’s energy supply continues to fall short, government organisation the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) says it looks forward to continuing its roll out... 


Apex Strip Curtains & Doors manufacture automated high speed doors for contactless operation.
Contactless high speed doors enhance hygiene standards
4th September 2020

With companies under pressure to ensure optimum hygiene standards, in line with Covid-19 recommendations, contactless automated high speed doors are a beneficial option for manufacturing operations... 


Olkiluoto 3 European pressurised reactor project, Finland – update
Olkiluoto 3 European pressurised reactor project, Finland – update
4th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Fuel loading at the Olkiluoto 3 project will not take place until March next year. 


PHASING IN THE GREEN 
Eskom proposes to continue adopting a phased and prioritised approach to achieve compliance to the Minimum Emission Standards regarding particulate matter
Eskom fully supports South Africa’s lower-carbon trajectory
21st August 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Integrated Resource Plan 2019 (IRP 2019) signals an important move to a range of fuel options for power generation in South Africa, which State-owned power utility Eskom supports. 


FS Containers
FS Containers
21st August 2020

Established over 30 years ago, FS Containers is a fourth-generation family business specialising in providing a wide variety of container solutions throughout South Africa and the rest of Africa.... 


Eaton celebrates one-millionth SF6-free panel shipment
20th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Eaton has shipped its one-millionth SF6-free air-insulated switchgear panel in the same year that it is celebrating 60 years of leadership in the development of vacuum switching and air and solid... 


FS Containers
FS Containers
20th August 2020

Established over 30 years ago, FS Containers is a fourth-generation family business specialising in providing a wide variety of container solutions throughout South Africa and the rest of Africa. 


Trafo Power Solutions' 400 V/22 kV step-up transformer designed for renewable energy applications
Transformers specifically designed for renewable energy plants
14th August 2020

An increasing demand for the use of dry-type transformers in renewable energy plants has been noted as a significant trend. Dry-type distribution transformers are seen as a more suitable... 


SAFELY SOARING 
Rope access was deemed the safest option, as the fireproofing was not stable enough to allow for other more traditional means of access to get close to the gas storage tank
Project completed using rope access
7th August 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Rope access specialist Skyriders completed the removal of a layer of cementitious fireproofing and insulating material from a spherical gas storage tank at a petrochemicals producer, in Mpumalanga,... 


Lightweight but robust, the Apex SR 9000 door is engineered to withstand heavy traffic and impact
Insulated traffic door makes an impact
4th August 2020

With greater emphasis placed on ease of access into and out of areas in the workplace, the Apex SR 9000 insulated impact traffic door stands out as product that will meet these needs, give years of... 


SUPERIOR BENEFITS 
Hemp boasts several characteristics that make it superior from an ecological and economic perspective
Hempcrete advantageous for construction
31st July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Hempcrete provides several advantages when used for the construction of a building, says Cape Town-based architecture firm Wolf and Wolf Architecture founder and principal Wolf Wolf. Hempcrete is a... 


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... 


EA-ELR 9000 HP Programmable Electronic DC Loads with Energy Recovery
20th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The new series of electronic DC loads with energy recovery to mains, called EA-ELR 9000 HP, is an advancement of the series EA-ELR 9000. It offers a wider AC input range for the operation on... 


Schneider Electric Wins Industrial Energy Efficiency Award at Hannover Messe for SF6-Free Medium Voltage Switchgear
20th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The company received the prize for its new SM AirSeT medium voltage switchgear, which uses pure air instead of the industry-standard SF6 greenhouse gas commonly used for grid and industrial... 


Machoy Consulting Acoustics Engineers
Machoy Consulting Acoustics Engineers
17th July 2020

Machoy Consulting Acoustics Engineers is one of Southern Africa’s leading acoustic engineering firms. Our highly qualified team provides specialist advice on all aspects of acoustics, noise and... 


Quality personnel, products key to success for local company
14th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Local developer, manufacturer and distributor Strike Technologies believes the key to success lies in attracting, retaining and developing top quality personnel, which in turn aids in the... 


High speed doors offer contactless operation with increased productivity
8th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With companies under pressure to ensure as contactless operation as possible, automated high speed doors are becoming a viable option. Not only does use of this type of door increase productivity,... 


Trafo customises transformers for renewables and beyond
24th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A focus on application engineering allows Trafo Power Solutions to supply customised dry-type transformers for a range of sectors including renewable energy. “We begin at the proposal stage by... 


NO LIGHT MATTER
Light steel frame building can have more engineering challenges than meets the eye, especially when larger, more complicated projects are considered
More profiles can benefit local market
19th June 2020 By: Darren Parker

The current SANS 517 for light-steel-frame building, which is still in development, focuses only on the application of the C-channel profile, but consulting engineering firm ES Consulting Engineers... 


JOHN BARNARD
Light-steel-frame building could become more popular in South Africa if more local suppliers and builders were properly trained
Training course goes online
19th June 2020 By: Darren Parker

The Southern African Light Steel Frame Building Association (Sasfa) has had to adapt its five-day training course for building contractors, architects, engineers and quantity surveyors to an online... 


SWIFT AND STURDY
The speed with which light steel frame structures can be erected makes them eminently suitable for the building of emergency structures
Emergency structures present opportunity for sector
19th June 2020 By: Darren Parker

Although the Covid-19 national lockdown proved “disastrous” for the light-steel-frame building sector – as it was for the rest of the construction sector – Southern African Light Steel Frame... 


BACK TO THE WALL 
SanteQ's walling systems use between 80% and 90% recycled and waste materials
System gaining traction in building conversion projects
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Alternative building technology solutions provider SanteQ Liteweight Building Technology’s bespoke Plaswall building technology provides for simple and rapid installation using unsophisticated skills. 


Timber-frame construction could help the housing crisis during Covid-19 pandemic
Timber-frame construction could help the housing crisis during Covid-19 pandemic
21st May 2020

“We need to abandon the notion that building with wood is reserved for tool sheds or log cabins,” says Roy Southey, executive director of Sawmilling South Africa (SSA), the industry association... 


Timber suitable to help address Covid-19 housing requirement
19th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

In response to government investigating alternative housing solutions for densely populated informal settlements during the Covid-19 pandemic, Sawmilling South Africa (SSA) and the Institute for... 


Cargill’s natural ester fluid production line complete
19th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Cargill Bioindustrial South Africa’s natural ester fluid production line in Isando, Gauteng, is complete, following the recent approval of an Eskom tender.  Cargill will be the only local producer... 


Containerised ICU can be deployed quickly where needed
19th May 2020 By: Schalk Burger

EOH consulting engineering subsidiary Dihlase has designed a modular intensive-care unit (ICU) and isolation ward that contains all necessary heating, ventilation and airconditioning, medical gas,... 


Restaurants and fast food outlets rely on polystyrene containers to keep take-away food hot and fresh
14th May 2020

Restaurants and fast food chains are increasingly relying on polystyrene packaging to keep their food hot, hygienic and fresh now that the sale of hot food for home delivery is permitted under... 


Avoid extended downtime due to inadequate preparation prior to start-up after lockdown
8th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Evaluate the risk the shutdown posed to Critical Electrical Equipment (CEE) before you start up your plant after lockdown. During normal circumstances, a plant shutdown is a thoroughly planned... 


DAVID CLAASSEN
Trafo also designs and customises its transformers according to client specifications and requirements
Modular power solutions increasing in Africa
17th April 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

In most power plants across Africa, clients prefer to install modular-type solutions, also known as containerised solutions or e-houses, and dry-type transformers fit “perfectly” within this scope,... 


Taking care of your car battery during the lockdown
16th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

During lockdown having a flat battery, or trying to find help or replacement, is going to be difficult. With dealerships and car service outlets forced to close, it’s a true case of prevention... 


ROPING IN THE PROS
In many cases, a client’s maintenance and inspection budgets can be stretched further by using rope access
Interior tank cleaning made easier through rope access
10th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

Work at height company Skyriders is cleaning the interiors of large storage tanks for a major petrochemicals producer, in Mpumalanga, using rope access. Having completed its first cleaning scope of... 


GBCSA to launch home green rating system next year
GBCSA to launch home green rating system next year
3rd April 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has motivated South Africans to get a certified green rating for their homes. The council explains that the Green Home Rating System for... 


The FLIR thermal imaging sensor guides users to the source of building-related issues
Thermal imaging for in-depth building inspection
1st April 2020

A built-in thermal imager combined with moisture hygrometer and multi-spectral dynamic imaging is designed to help users quickly troubleshoot moisture problems in buildings. The all-in-one,... 


Trafo Power transformer on a mobile skid
Skid-mounted dry-type transformer does duty on coal mine
20th March 2020

A dry-type transformer mounted on a mobile skid was recently supplied in a specialised application on a coal mine. A specially designed, fit-for-purpose solution was required to meet the demands of... 


Corobrik’s face bricks used to create homes in Roodepoort’s Princess Plots Informal Settlement
17th March 2020

The first phase of the Princess Plots Informal Settlement Upgrade Project has seen 281 homes handed over to residents in this Roodepoort-based settlement, with the construction incorporating... 


The Smart Reset roll-up door quickly recovers its alignment on its next opening or closing operation should the curtain be accidentally dislodged.
Roll-up doors reset themselves
13th March 2020

A roll-up door that offers self-repairing capabilities, enabling it to recover its alignment should the curtain be accidentally dislodged, is now available. This functionality is made possible by... 


AMPCO's range of metal and plastic plugs and sockets
Metal plug and socket outlet range highlighted
13th March 2020

A range of locally manufactured metal and plastic plug and socket products is designed to cater specifically to customers from sub-Saharan Africa in the commercial, mining and industrial sectors.... 


A charging resistor is put in place for impulse testing
In-house transformer testing enhances local engineering capacity
13th March 2020

The recent installation of an impulse voltage generator at a local transformer manufacturing facility in Heidelberg is a substantial investment that the company hopes will provide an important... 


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