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Modular chutes and bins from Rio-Carb
Wear liner plate is a ‘green steel’ alternative
5th March 2021

A long-life wear liner plate featuring a chromium carbide overlay that is said to outlast quenched and tempered products by a factor of eight, offers significantly reduced greenhouse gas (GHG)... 


First National Battery last of local SMP battery manufacturers
First National Battery last of local SMP battery manufacturers
26th February 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

Benoni-headquartered lead acid battery manufacturer First National Battery is the only local manufacturer of surface motive power (SMP) batteries left in South Africa, says First National Battery... 


JABULILE MLAMBO 
Rio-Carb’s approach offered an environment-positive option to the mining, steel and cement industries
Company adopts ‘three Rs’ approach to reduce environmental impact
26th February 2021 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Wear-resistant chromium carbide-clad liner plates manufacturer Rio-Carb has aligned itself with the ISO14001 environmental management system to benchmark its manufacturing processes by following... 


Ford adds armoured Rangers to South African portfolio
26th February 2021 By: Irma Venter

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA), together with SVI Engineering, has announced the availability of Ford-approved armoured protection for the Ranger pickup. “The Ranger is among the... 


BITING THE BULLET
Specifications for body armour should consider the threats mostly encountered in South Africa. This will ensure the correct type of ballistic body armour is used
Facility accreditation in process
19th February 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Armour protection developer and manufacturer Bullet Proofing Technology is in the process of becoming the first ballistic testing laboratory in South Africa to be accredited by local body the South... 


Ford adds armoured Rangers to its local product portfolio
Ford adds armoured Rangers to its local product portfolio
5th February 2021 By: Irma Venter

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA), together with SVI Engineering, have announced the availability of Ford-approved armoured protection for the Ranger pickup. “The Ranger is among the... 


New generation longspan shelving from Logistics Systems Engineering
Longspan shelving offers flexible, cost-effective solution
29th January 2021

A range of new generation longspan shelves featuring improved versatility and a large selection of accessories, is now available to the Southern African market. South African intra-logistical... 


Kim Pratley
Positive and passionate Kim Pratley passes away
22nd January 2021 By: Schalk Burger

South African industrial chemicals and supplies manufacturer Pratley has announced the passing of  CEO and MD Kim Pratley on January 19. “As a company, we mourn the passing of our beloved father,... 


POSITIVE FEEDBACK
AutoX launched its gel-based batteries for the local automotive industry at the end of last year, after the company received feedback from field trials
New batteries launch for sector
22nd January 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Following local automotive battery manufacturer AutoX’s 18-month research and development process at its manufacturing plant, in Port Elizabeth, the company launched its gel-based batteries for the... 


Abeco Builds its Biggest Tank in Africa
15th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Abeco Tanks is making waves in the African water storage market as they announce having just completed their biggest tank in Africa. The tank - equivalent to two tennis courts in surface area -... 


Engen launches proudly SA private label Quickshop & Co.
15th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

True to its proud history of innovation and customer service, Engen has launched an exciting new private label convenience brand, Quickshop & Co. with all products in the range locally sourced and... 


Abeco builds its biggest tank in Africa
15th January 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Abeco Tanks has completed its biggest tank in Africa, holding 5.8-million litres of water, with a surface area equivalent to two tennis courts. In conjunction with a three-million-litre... 


EU food watchdog approves bugs for human consumption
13th January 2021 By: Bloomberg

Insects just moved a step closer to European dinner plates. Dried yellow mealworm, the larval form of the mealworm beetle, is safe for human consumption in both its whole form and as a powder... 


Steel inventories rise as coronavirus spike sees China's Hebei grind to a halt
13th January 2021 By: Reuters

Steel mills in northern China's Hebei province are having to find more space for inventories as transportation restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of a resurgent coronavirus prevent them... 


Abeco builds its biggest tank in Africa
7th December 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Abeco Tanks has completed its biggest tank in Africa, holding 5.8-million litres of water with a surface area equivalent to two tennis courts. In conjunction with a three-million litre... 


The Use and Benefits of Gel-Based Batteries
4th December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Kelvin Naidoo, Manufacturing and Technical Director of AutoX.   AutoX is the manufacturer of the leading automotive battery brands Willard and SABAT and the official distributor of the world... 


Afrisun HRCSA from POFU Supply on Demand
Local industrial coatings distributor helps to reduce corrosion costs
1st December 2020

SPONSORED POST: Black-woman-owned industrial coatings distributor, POFU Supply on Demand, has recently expanded operations from Gauteng to Kwazulu-Natal in collaboration with local and... 


Shock Wave Feed Silo Optimiser rental programme kicks off
Shock Wave Feed Silo Optimiser rental programme kicks off
26th November 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Monitoring and control technology company Shock Wave Engineering is negotiating rental agreements with local feed suppliers for its Feed Silo Optimiser to eliminate the “headaches” associated with... 


Copper surges to fresh two-year high on virus vaccine hopes
Copper surges to fresh two-year high on virus vaccine hopes
20th November 2020 By: Reuters

Copper surged to a fresh two-year high on Friday, and is set for its longest run of weekly gains since September, as investors weighed concerns about rising coronavirus cases against promising news... 


TURNKEY SOLUTIONS
Multotec supplies turnkey filtration plants to enable end-users to implement a dewatering project cost effectively
Company’s range increases, improves recovery
20th November 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The application of South African minerals processing company Multotec’s technologies in tailings and waste management streams allows for the recovery of resources – such as water, precious metals... 


Lathes, CNCs repaired with Vesconite Hilube wear pads
19th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Equipment from as far as the Congo, Namibia and Zambia is being sent to a South African CNC and lathe-repair company to have machines dismantled, cleaned, machining beds ground and scraped smooth,... 


Trade Minister stresses Britain’s commitment to values-based free trade
13th November 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK Secretary of State (Cabinet Minister) for International Trade Liz Truss has highlighted the “evangelical” commitment of the British government to free trade and reaffirmed the importance of free... 


The sweet science behind sugar cooling
9th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) and Solex Thermal Science recently teamed up to provide the Solex Bulk Solid Heat Exchanger Technology to customers within the Southern African market. With... 


NSK initiatives combat counterfeit bearing manufacture
5th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As a respected and coveted manufacturer of premium bearings, NSK has long been  the victim of unscrupulous counterfeiters. Looking to cheat both the OEM and the user, those producing fake bearings... 


UK Secretary of State for International Trade Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Truss
UK Trade Minister stresses her country’s commitment to values-based free trade
30th October 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK Secretary of State (Cabinet Minister) for International Trade Liz Truss has highlighted the “evangelical” commitment of the British government to free trade and re-affirmed the importance of... 


GEMÜ check valves for high and low temperatures
22nd October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The valve specialist GEMÜ is expanding their product range with the GEMÜ R90 disco check valve and the GEMÜ R91 dual plate check valve. The check valves withstand media temperatures in a range of... 


Princess Elizabeth Drydock recommissioned after upgrades
16th October 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has successfully recommissioned the Princess Elizabeth Drydock, at the Port of East London. This follows the completion of two priority capital projects... 


10 maintenance tips for lockdown
9th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With many countries currently in some form of forced lockdown, a number of businesses have been forced to shut down their operations for an uncertain time period. Many organisations can lock their... 


6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd
6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd
9th October 2020

6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd is an engineering, procurement and construction company, specialising in heavy steel construction. Established in 2012, the company designs and manufactures steel,... 


INCORPORATED FEATURES 
The Tsubaki Titan chain’s use of seamless bushes incorporate lube grooves
Components provider launches ‘improved’ chain range
2nd October 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Engineering components provider BMG’s power transmission division has launched the new Tsubaki Titan chain series, which offers “significant improvements” in wear-life in demanding applications. 


A MOVING PROPOSITION
Customers value the manoeuvrability and flexibility of their on-site mobile pumps
Mobile pumps prove useful in opencast mining
11th September 2020

The mobility of trailer-mounted pumps has earned them a reputation for versatility and efficiency, according to pump-leasing agent Integrated Pump Rental. The company claims that its range of Sykes... 


Kapabrake
Kapabrake
21st August 2020

Kapabrake is a specialist manufacturer of high-quality woven brakelining for mining, marine and industrial applications, proudly developed in South Africa to meet the demands of Africa’s tough,... 


Focus set on intellectual support services
14th August 2020

Hard face solution provider Rio-Carb is altering its business model to focus more on providing intellectual support services and is employing its own engineers to assist customers in all aspects of... 


The Sykes CP mobile unit from Integrated Pump Rental
Mobile pumps offer versatility and efficiency
7th August 2020

Mobile pumps are proving to be particularly useful for a range of applications, from large openpit mines to construction sites. The ability of the pumps to be moved where and when required, with... 


Stanfra answers need for local quarter-turn segmented ball valve
Stanfra answers need for local quarter-turn segmented ball valve
6th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Meyerton-based valve manufacturer Stanfra Abrasive Solutions is exposing South Africa’s first 100% locally manufactured quarter-turn segmented ball valves to extreme testing in the pulp and paper... 


Corestruc works alongside emerging contractors on municipal reservoir projects
27th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Corestruc, a leading South African precast-concrete specialist, continues to work alongside many emerging contractors on its reservoir construction projects, demonstrating that its unique... 


Mentis Die-Line walkways and planks installed around a drill vehicle
Vehicle-mounted drilling unit installed
17th July 2020

Positive-grip, pressed-section planks and walkways have been installed for the Chamber of Mines rescue drilling unit based at Colliery Training College (CTC) at eMalahleni in Mpumalanga. The... 


UJ engineers develop 3D-printed ventilator that supports multiple patients 
17th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

An engineering team from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has designed and developed a portable three-dimensional- (3D-) printed mechanical ventilator that has a customisable base plate to treat... 


UJ engineers develop 3D-printed ventilator that supports multiple patients
UJ engineers develop 3D-printed ventilator that supports multiple patients
7th July 2020

South Africa faces a looming ventilator shortage as the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases increases, daily.   In light of this, a University of Johannesburg (UJ) engineering team designed and... 


The UJ team with the ventilator
UJ engineers develop 3D-printed ventilator that supports multiple patients 
7th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

An engineering team from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has designed and developed a portable 3D-printed mechanical ventilator that has a customisable base plate to treat multiple patients.... 


The Apex SR 9000 is designed to be lightweight yet resilient
Lightweight heavy duty door allows easy access
3rd July 2020

A locally manufactured heavy duty insulated impact door promises ease of use and safe, damage-free access for personnel and equipment. The door is suitable for applications where both pedestrian... 


Jaguar Land Rover, partners to launch wireless charging taxi project in Oslo
Jaguar Land Rover, partners to launch wireless charging taxi project in Oslo
3rd July 2020 By: Irma Venter

In a programme known as ‘ElectriCity’, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will join Nordic taxi operator Cabonline (NorgesTaxi), the region’s largest charge point operator Fortum Recharge, US technology... 


Mobile pumps prove their value
Mobile pumps prove their value
1st July 2020

The mobility of trailer-mounted pumps has earned them a reputation for versatility and efficiency, according to Integrated Pump Rental. The company’s range of Sykes pumps in mobile configuration... 


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