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Healthcare and the edge – a partnership into the future
30th November 2022

By George Senzere, solutions architect: Secure Power at Schneider Electric Technology plays an all-important role in how today’s healthcare providers handle resources and manage medical centres.... 


LED Lighting Donated to Matolweni Community Crèche
29th November 2022

BEKA Schréder is proud to have been involved in a heart-warming project where LED luminaires were donated to Matolweni Early Childhood Development Centre in Drayini Village, outside of Idutywa,... 


Black is the new IN
24th November 2022

Legrand’s range of chic Ysalis switches and sockets - known for stylish aesthetics and pristine quality - is now available in black. Ysalis wiring devices were launched locally in 2017, to meet... 


LED Lighting and Lighting Control Solution for Primary School
24th November 2022

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED lighting solution with lighting control for Laerskool Garsfontein’s main sports field and assembly hall in Pretoria, Gauteng. Laerskool Garsfontein,... 


IWC completes another cooling tower project for SASOL
24th November 2022

Ten months later and another successful natural draft cooling tower refurbishment under the belt. The scope of this project was similar to that of Cooling Tower 245B, with the replacement of the... 


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Simplified control and signalling light system
18th November 2022

New universal white light-emitting diode (LED) technology is set to change the way original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) design lighting functions.  This is according to Schneider Electric, that... 


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Anglo American finds renewable sources for coal ops
16th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Mining major Anglo American has struck a deal with Queensland-owned energy generator Stanwell to power its steelmaking coal business solely through the use of renewable energy from 2025 onward, as... 


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Tower lights extend their reach
12th November 2022

Generac mobile tower lights have been widely used in the South African market, particularly in the mining and construction sectors, and are now operating throughout the Southern African region, as... 


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BEKA Schréder’s Omnistar Midi, Vapourline, LEDBAY and LEDNOVA range (All pictured) are all suitable for zoned environments
Lighting vital in unsafe areas
11th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder provides the right lighting solutions by optimising the electrical, optical and mechanical design of luminaires using contemporary technology, while also... 


Thermal sensors for four Cape Town pedestrian crossings
11th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has implemented thermal sensors at four pedestrian crossings in Blaauwberg, the first time this has been done in South Africa.  The sensors have been installed along Marine... 


Solar Highmast Lighting
10th November 2022

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED solar highmast lighting solution for a village in the North West Province, South Africa. BEKA Schréder’s South-African designed and manufactured... 


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Gateway mall begins multimillion-rand revamp
8th November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gateway Theatre of Shopping, the East Coast’s regional mall, is undergoing a multimillion-rand refurbishment. “The revitalisation of the megamall, which has been something of a trailblazer in the... 


Get a grip on what your car needs to navigate wet weather
4th November 2022

While good for gardens and reservoirs, the first rains after a dry spell can be hazardous for motorists, warns the Tyres Equipment Parts Association (TEPA), a proud association of the Retail Motor... 


Although the following information is addressed to contractors, it will also be of value to everybody anticipating shutting down during December
2nd November 2022

By now we are all looking forward to the end of the year. However, not without being faced with the dilemma of having to “batten down the hatches” and review risk mitigation measures, to take care... 


The ECOBAY family is growing
28th October 2022

BEKA Schréder is excited to announce the expansion of their ECOBAY lowbay and highbay lighting range! The ECOBAY is the ideal luminaire for lighting industrial facilities to optimize light levels... 


Essential considerations for sustainable HVAC solutions in green building projects
27th October 2022

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems play an important role in the comfort and quality of indoor environments. In fact, research[1] has shown that office air quality has a... 


West African airline orders two wide-body airliners off Airbus
26th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced that Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national flag carrier of the West African country of Côte d’Ivoire, had placed a firm order for two... 


What does power quality (really) mean for you and your business?
21st October 2022

By Wesley Govender, PQ Product Application Expert at Schneider Electric In today’s modern manufacturing plants, increasing costs and downtime are directly and negatively impacting organisations’... 


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The Fynbos biolithic development, South Africa
21st October 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Dogon Group Properties, development managers Gardner Property Solutions, and Lurra Capital plan to build Africa’s first-ever biophilic development, in the Western Cape. 


Off-grid solar expected to supply 624m people with electricity by 2030
20th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

The second part of the ‘Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2022’, published on October 19 at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo in Rwanda, has projected that 624-million people will be... 


New survey of 58 000 people reveal what it would take to get them back to the office 
19th October 2022

A new global research report by Steelcase, a global office design company, surveyed 58 000 people in 11 countries on what it would take to lure them back to the office has revealed some surprising... 


Schneider Electric simplifies light function design with Harmony universal LED pushbuttons
19th October 2022

Schneider Electric has announced the release of a new universal white LED technology for its Harmony XB4 and XB5 control and signalling pushbutton range that will change the way OEMs design... 


Cleaning up the construction industry with renewable energy
17th October 2022

Carbon emissions from construction sites are a major contributor to global warming, largely owing to the industry’s dependency on fossil fuels. The International Energy Agency’s 2019 Global Status... 


Solar Streetlighting for Postmasburg
14th October 2022

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED solar streetlighting solution for Postmasburg in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa. BEKA Schréder’s South-African designed and manufactured... 


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Thermal sensors introduced at four Cape Town pedestrian crossings 
14th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has implemented thermal sensors at four pedestrian crossings in Blaauwberg, the first of its kind in South Africa.  The sensors have been installed along Marine Drive and Otto... 


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Lighting solutions for M&P facilities
14th October 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Luminaires supplier BEKA Schréder provides a full lighting solution, supported by an extensive product offering, for local manufacturing and processing (M&P) facilities. "There's a need to be... 


Building efficiency: the invisible becomes visible
11th October 2022

By Anoop Hariparsad, Offer and Channel Marketing Manager: Digital Energy at Schneider Electric Many commercial and industrial facilities were built in an era where technology was an afterthought.... 


LED Lighting Solution for Metical Square
6th October 2022

The Bank of Mozambique, in partnership with the Municipality of Pemba, has built the Metical Square on Wimbi beach in Pemba, Mozambique. This forms part of a countrywide rollout of monuments... 


South Africans Weigh Up Their Alternative-Energy Options as Loadshedding Continues
6th October 2022

There have been 81 days of loadshedding in 2022 to date, and with no signs of the energy crisis set to end anytime soon, many households are struggling under the pressure. Preparation is key for... 


The solution to construction’s energy woes is blowing in the wind
6th October 2022

Accounting for around 39 per cent of carbon emissions across the globe and one of the world’s biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, the construction industry is under increasing... 


COAL CONCENTRATION
A Clean Coal Technology research group study to characterise the associations, distributions and concentration of rare earth elements in coal focused on the Waterberg basin, in Limpopo, a region hosting about 40% of South Africa’s remaining coal resources
Coal waste could boost REEs supply
30th September 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The information derived from a study published this year on the mineralogy and distribution of rare-earth elements (REEs) in Waterberg coalfield high-ash coals could assist with a new concept of... 


Eskom plans to power SA households with micro-grids made of upcycled shipping containers
29th September 2022 By: News24Wire

With nearly a third of the country not yet electrified, Eskom believes its containerised micro-grids - made of repurposed shipping containers - are an innovative way to solve for energy access,... 


Why sustainability should factor into your retirement living decision
27th September 2022

When deciding where to retire, South Africans may consider a number of factors, from security and proximity to healthcare services to recreation options.  While all of these are a crucial part in... 


Buildings and climate change – there is a massive contribution to be made
27th September 2022

By Mark Freeman, Offer Manager – Digital Buildings at Schneider Electric South Africa Many building owners, operators, developers and financiers are still not fully aware of the myriad of solutions... 


Ellies starts Section 189 process
26th September 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Electronic products group Ellies on Monday announced that it would embark on a Section 189 process, citing ongoing constrained trading conditions. The JSE-listed company said it would seek to... 


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TerraStruc Energy
20th September 2022

Privately-owned multi-disciplinary company TerraStruc has been in operation since 1998, offering a diverse range of workable, cost-effective solutions backed by a team of experts with extensive... 


Metair subsidiaries showcase products, services
16th September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Following the official launch of JSE-listed Metair Investments’ subsidiary, Hesto Harnesses’ new vehicle wiring harness manufacturing facility in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal on September 13, the... 


An image of the N1 in Cape Town with HID streetlights on the left side and the new LED streetlights on the right which offer brighter conditions
LEDs supplied for N1 highway
16th September 2022

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder has supplied the light-emitting diode (LED) streetlight retrofit solution for the N1 highway in Cape Town. The new installation achieves significant energy... 


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Battery solutions for mining industry
13th September 2022

Energy costs are a large part of a mine’s total operating costs and South African mining companies are looking at innovative ways to reduce dependency on grid power, increase productivity, reduce... 


Five young leaders in the running for $80k for socially impactful projects in Africa
13th September 2022

Five finalists have been shortlisted for the Äänit Prize, which awards up to $80 000 in support of African ventures that deliver or have the potential to deliver positive social impact for some of... 


You Can Help Ease Load shedding By Simply Saving Electricity
9th September 2022

Switching off a light when you don't need it in the day or the night can make an impact on helping the grid so that we can avoid the severe impacts of load shedding. Did you know that a single 100... 


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Luminaires best fit for refineries
9th September 2022 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

Leading manufacturer of luminaires Beka Schréder deems their luminaires as the best fit for zoned environments, such as oil refineries. “All products produced by Beka Schréder are locally... 


Cape Town to add two new MyCiTi depots in R340m project
9th September 2022 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has started construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots. The R340-million project forms part of the roll-out of the MyCiTi service to Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Claremont and... 


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