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The better you know your particles, the better you can predict your materials' behavior
3rd November 2021

Measure parameters from particle size, pore size, particle shape, internal structure, zeta potential, surface area, reactive area, density, powder flow, and many more, to successfully conduct your... 


Just Share continues battle for Sasol to table shareholder-proposed resolution
26th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Nonprofit shareholder activism organisation JustShare on October 26 said petrochemicals company Sasol had refused to table the sixth shareholder-proposed resolution filed with the company in five... 


Production set to grow
22nd October 2021

Global stainless steel production is expected to grow to 54-million tons in 2021 with an improvement in economic activity and stainless steelmaking capacity in parallel, especially in Indonesia,... 


Image of Shanghai financial centre, Physical Vapor Deposition stainless steel in rose gold
Suppliers vital to supply chain
22nd October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The current shortages of raw materials, which are required for stainless steel fabrication, have highlighted how stainless steel raw material suppliers are vital for the company’s supply chain and... 


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Association supports resilient industry through master plan
22nd October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the impact of Covid-19 and a weak economy, the local stainless steel sector has shown its resilience, as the South African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) continues to... 


Sakhumnotho acquires 26% stake in Refinex, SA Tank Terminals
21st October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Investment management company Sakhumnotho has acquired a 26% stake in the privately owned petrochemicals company Refinex and bulk liquid storage company South African Tank Terminals (SATT). This... 


China commodity prices tumble after planner mulls coal intervention
20th October 2021 By: Reuters

China's commodities markets slumped on Wednesday, led by sharp declines in thermal coal prices, after the state planner said it was looking at ways to intervene to cool off record high prices of... 


S&P comments on ‘slightly weaker’ outlook for Sasol
19th October 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Improvements in petrochemicals company Sasol’s leverage and credit metrics has led to S&P Global Ratings adjusting its outlook on the business profile as “slightly weaker” owing to having... 


Sasol is studying the production of sustainable aviation fuels using green hydrogen at Secunda (pictured) instead of hydrogen from coal
South Africa has potential to unlock decarbonised chemicals sector, new study shows
12th October 2021 By: Terence Creamer

If South Africa can unlock disruptive technology, in particular green hydrogen, it could decarbonise its petrochemicals and chemicals sectors and become a leading global producer of green fuels and... 


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Components improve joint reliability
1st October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Vibration and shock can quickly impair joint integrity and negatively affect overall product performance, especially in demanding applications, such as vibrating screens in the mining sector, says... 


A photo of the fully assembled Zenith robotic inspection device including camera, controller and tripod
New drone tech improves inspection capabilities
1st October 2021 By: Darren Parker

Work-at-height company Skyriders has added the Zenith robotic inspection device –a new vertical inspection technology – to its portfolio of services. The winch-operated pan-tilt-zoom camera drone... 


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Forces combine to study CCUS opportunities in the NT
29th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Northern Territory government has joined forces with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and a number of oil and gas companies to develop a path towards... 


Structa Konsult
Structa Konsult
24th September 2021

Structa Konsult is a consulting eng-ineering company specialising in the evaluation, design and certification of a range of industrial and civil structures.  Established in 2014, Structa Konsult is... 


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S Africa steps into its global hydrogen potential
17th September 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With moderate estimates suggesting that South Africa could secure 10% of the global export market share in the green hydrogen economy (GHE), the local industry will undoubtably experience a boom,... 


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Olefins Complex III, Poland
17th September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

PKN Orlen is building Europe’s biggest petrochemicals project, in Płock. 


Sasol, CEF partner on gas development in South Africa
7th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals company Sasol and the Central Energy Fund (CEF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of gas solutions in South Africa. This agreement... 


Tom Marsicano, CEO of change management consulting and training company and Change
Tom Marsicano
13th August 2021 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Tom Marsicano, CEO of and Change, a change management consulting and training company 


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New camera used in inspection project
6th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

In a first for Southern Africa and possibly the whole of Africa, rope access specialists Skyriders has used Zenith – a new confined-space inspection camera system – at a petrochemicals plant, in... 


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Control tower effectively monitors transport of chemicals
6th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

Specialist transport company Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions has noted a 42% improvement in driver awareness, while distracted driving incidents have decreased by 45%, since the launch of its... 


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Unique thermowell design on offer
6th August 2021

Measuring instruments supplier Wika Instruments offers its ScrutonWell as an alternative to a standard thermowell. The ScrutonWell, manufactured by Wika, is typically used in applications commonly... 


EFFICIENCY IS KEY BMG’s valves meet stringent quality and safety specifications and are highly efficient at mines to control and isolate abrasive slurries
Valve products reliable in harsh conditions
30th July 2021

Engineering Solutions provider BMG and valves manufacturer Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS), which are part of the specialist distributor Engineering Solutions Group (ESG), play a significant role in... 


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Carlisle TyrFil - Manufacturer of polyurethane tyre fill
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: For the past 50 years, Carlisle TyrFil has been the definitive leader in tyre flatproofing systems. The TyrFil™ Flatproofing brand, which was... 


If done responsibly, coal mining can add value to economies – panel
27th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed coal trader Thungela Resources CEO July Ndlovu says it has been a polarising year for the coal industry, with many opposing views on the commodity and the way forward for the industry.... 


Initiative launched for corporates to 'adopt' riot-affected SMMEs
23rd July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Women-owned local technology company One Linkage has launched the #RiseUpSA Campaign, which aims to enable corporates to connect with and "adopt" small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs)... 


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Sustainable aviation fuel project, South Africa
16th July 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol will work alongside the LEN Consortium to bid in concept for the production of sustainable aviation fuel under the auspices of the German Federal... 


Sasol sells cyanide business to Czech chemicals company
12th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed petrochemicals giant Sasol has entered into an agreement to sell its sodium cyanide business, in Sasolburg, to Czech Republic-based chemicals company Draslovka Holding Company for... 


SKY HIGH
The use of drones to conduct non-destructive testing on taller installations and hard to reach areas is even more possible
Drone and NDT firm join forces
9th July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Materials testing and inspection service provider Dekra Industrial has joined forces with aerial solutions and drone services company Sky Africa Drones to offer a drone inspection service that... 


FEELING THE VIBE
The new Comtest vibration meter picks up vibration in mechanical and high end processing facility applications
Vibration meter serves industries
9th July 2021

Testing technology provider Comtest offers its Fluke 805 vibration meter which measures overall vibration, bearing vibration and temperature simultaneously for clients such as frontline mechanical... 


WIKA HHR PROTAK MODEL
Primary flow element used in oil and gas industry applications
Flow measurement tech still key in industry
9th July 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

Despite electronic control systems and measurement instrumentation dominating applications in the processing and manufacturing industries, pressure, temperature, level, flow measurement and... 


Renewable hydrogen piloting site at HySA North-West University, including LOHC hydrogenation system.
South Africa helping hydrogen down cost curve, giving it greater zip
9th July 2021 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is part of a crucial international project aimed at taking key hydrogen technology down the cost curve and lowering the energy it requires to facilitate catalytic reactions. The focus... 


Industrial sector to drive platinum demand in 2021
7th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Platinum industrial demand has exhibited strong growth in recent years, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% between 2013 and 2019. The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says this... 


Public finance institutions can play key role in just transition to sustainable industries - CER
6th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Environmental advocacy organisation the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) conducted a case study of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) as part of efforts to assess the role public... 


ANDREW POOLE 
Forming the backbone of the broader South African economy, the steel, fabrication and metal processing sectors are essential
Service, product offering expansion creates market opportunities
2nd July 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Cutting and precision tool manufacturer and distributor First Cut has recently expanded its cutting and grinding range of product and service offerings to include welding solutions. This expansion... 


Itochu partners with Shell to lower its mining sites’ carbon footprint
1st July 2021 By: Donna Slater

Petrochemicals company Shell International and Tokyo-headquartered investment firm Itochu Corporation have agreed to collaborate to accelerate the digitalisation and decarbonisation of Itochu’s... 


Outgoing RBPlat CFO Hanré Rossouw
RBPlat’s Hanré Rossouw appointed CFO designate at Sasol
1st July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-and NYSE-listed petrochemicals group Sasol has announced that its CFO and executive director Paul Victor will step down from his roles at the end of June next year. He will be succeeded by... 


SYKES DIESEL-DRIVEN PUMP
The Sykes diesel driven pump set is ideal for dewatering open pit operations.
Solutions address challenges from rains
18th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Heavy rains in recent months have caused the water table to rise, which, in turn, has resulted in “unparalleled issues” for openpit and underground mining operations, with the ingress of water... 


Sasol receives tribunal’s go-ahead for ASUs sale
14th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Tribunal has approved JSE-listed petrochemicals group Sasol’s intended sale of 16 air separation units (ASUs), in Secunda, to Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa, which... 


IN THE MIX
Admixtures and additives used in the manufacture of cement is is short supply globally
Producers under pressure
11th June 2021 By: Halima Frost

South Africa’s concrete and cement additive suppliers are under severe production pressures, owing to a global shortage of many of the primary raw materials used in the chemicals industry essential... 


Sasol enhances FY22 oil hedging programme
9th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed petrochemicals giant Sasol says its oil hedge restructuring is progressing well. The company says it has made significant progress in deleveraging its balance sheet following a strong... 


PPC Lime manufacturing facility, in the Northern Cape
Kgatelopele Lime to focus on developing new markets
4th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The new owner of PPC Lime, Kgatelopele Lime, will focus on developing new markets for its product and expanding its customer base. Kgatelopele is a consortium made up of mineral resources trader... 


Barat Stage 9 expansion project, India
Barat Stage 9 expansion project, India
4th June 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Indian Oil Corporation Limited is expanding the Barat refinery to enhance refinery capacity. 


Air separation units at Sasol Secunda
Commission recommends approval of Air Liquide’s proposed acquisition of Sasol ASUs
31st May 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve, with conditions, industrial gases company Air Liquide’s proposed acquisition of the business owning and operating... 


The advancement of Advent One
The advancement of Advent One
28th May 2021

Independently owned SMEIPP construction company Advent One Group recently finalised a complete management buyout of Tubular Group’s two operating entities, Tubular Engineering Services South Africa... 


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