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Sarens Siba introduces decentralised depot structure
25th August 2022 By: Yolande Botes

Crane rental and heavy lifting solutions provider Sarens Siba has changed its business model from a centralised location to a depot-based structure in an effort to better reflect the changing... 


Part of billionaire Soon-Shiong’s Africa vaccine plant for rent
24th August 2022 By: Bloomberg

Part of a Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing plant in South Africa launched by US biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong and President Cyril Ramaphosa is available to rent after a plunge in demand for... 


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Air compression, dust suppression and piping on show
23rd August 2022

Integrated Air Solutions will be showcasing a range of air compressors from the ELGi and FS-Elliott brands as well as the MethaSperse underground dust suppression system at the upcoming Electra... 


Sosimple Energy provides cheap, clean energy that reduces electricity costs
Sosimple Energy provides cheap, clean energy that reduces electricity costs
23rd August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Clean energy provider Sosimple Energy is protecting businesses in South Africa against rising electricity prices, helping them to save money through its solar installation offerings. The offering,... 


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One-stop rental and rebuild solution provided
23rd August 2022

A pump rental company was recently able to provide a customer with a pump dewatering solution while also completing the rebuild of a damaged pump set for the same customer. IPR operations manager... 


Shumani Industrial Equipment achieves Level 1 B-BBEE status
22nd August 2022

Following on from being recently being awarded the 2021 Goscor Business Unit of the Year Award, Shumani Industrial Equipment has announced it has received Level One Broad-Based Black Economic... 


The Reach Group acquires 100% of Jasco Property Solutions
22nd August 2022

The Reach Group, a specialist provider of communications infrastructure management solutions to landlords, property managers and telecoms providers throughout South Africa, has acquired 100% of... 


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Building activity boosted by office conversions – economist
19th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

The first five months of the year have seen a “remarkable improvement” in the value of buildings completed in the metros and larger municipalities, with the category for additions and alterations... 


New-vehicle sales, exports surge – but compared with a weak July 2021
19th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in July surged by 30.9%, to 43 593 units, compared with the same month last year. Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council warns, however, that last month’s  performance... 


Toyota’s Prospecton plant to return to full production at end of September
19th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) says its Prospecton plant, in Durban, should be back to full production at the end of September. Assembly operations were suspended on April 12, owing to severe... 


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R16bn Harbour Arch development sees Tower 1 reach highest point
18th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Tower 1 at Cape Town’s new Harbour Arch mixed-use precinct has topped out on the twenty-third floor, 95 m above ground – 30 months after breaking ground in January, 2020. “Reaching the highest... 


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Office leasing sector still struggling, industrial demand growing – Emira
17th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

The office sector is still under pressure, with the recovery thereof being wholly dependent on good economic growth, JSE-listed Emira Property Fund COO Ulana van Biljon said on August 17. Until... 


Rights organisations are seeking accountability for failed Marikana housing
16th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As this year marks the tenth anniversary of the Marikana Massacre, in which 34 mineworkers were killed by the South African Police Service during a protest at the Lonmin platinum mine, in... 


IPR overhauls pump for customer in manufacturing sector
16th August 2022

Dealing with a pump rental company that has the expertise and capability to undertake a complete pump overhaul proved to be a major advantage for a customer in the manufacturing sector recently.... 


Resilient achieves solid interim performance
12th August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed retail-focused real estate investment trust (Reit) Resilient has declared a dividend of 234.05c apiece for the six months ended June 30, an increase of 3.5% compared with the dividend of... 


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Kwikspace delivers temporary offices within a week of order being placed
12th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Prefabricated, modular buildings manufacturer Kwikspace has met a tight project deadline by delivering ten rental units to engineering project and product development firm EPCM Holdings within a... 


The newly launched Andritz screen scroll centrifuge HX – designed to enable flexible dewatering, even under difficult feeding conditions
Group to highlight dryer offerings at event
12th August 2022

International technology group Andritz will be exhibiting its range of existing and new technologies, services and automation solutions for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries at the... 


Public Works pursues aggressive cost savings in leases, property portfolio
12th August 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is taking a strong stance to control expenses and obtain the greatest efficiencies out of the properties it leases for government... 


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Construction of Africa’s first biophilic building under way in Cape Town
11th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Estate agent Dogon Group has confirmed that demolition is under way ahead of the start of construction of Africa’s first-ever biophilic development, in Cape Town. The Fynbos building, as it will... 


New king pin and thrust bearings save costs for forklift company
8th August 2022

A forklift rental company in the Cape winelands, South Africa, is experiencing less downtime, expenditure and fewer equipment repairs thanks to the introduction of Vesconite king pin and thrust... 


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Industrial property faces expansion hurdles
5th August 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The local property sector was subjected to a forced slowdown, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, consequently resulting in tension within the industrial property space as industrial tenants that... 


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Energy storage systems offer green solutions
4th August 2022

Atlas Copco asserts that its ZenergiZe range of battery energy storage systems offer a clean, efficient and cost-effective solution to capturing and storing renewable energy.  It is said to be an... 


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Prospecton plant to return to full production end-September – Toyota
2nd August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) says its Prospecton plant, in Durban, should be back to full production at the end of September. Assembly operations were suspended on April 12 owing to severe... 


L2D reports strong recovery in retail, 11% increase in interim distributions
1st August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) said on August 1 that it sees continued positive momentum reinforced by a strong balance sheet. It reported an interim... 


First of its kind mixed-use development on the Atlantic Seaboard nears completion
1st August 2022

Station House, a unique, mixed-used development on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard, is nearing completion amidst huge demand and excitement from property buyers. This iconic development, located at... 


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New-vehicle sales, exports surge – but compared with a weak July 2021
1st August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in July surged by 30.9%, to 43 593 units, compared with the same month last year. Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council warns, however, that last month’s  performance... 


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Retailer’s last-mile deliveries to be made by solar-charged electric panel vans
29th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Retailer Woolworths in June announced that it will start rolling out electric panel vans (EPVs) in partnership with logistics group DSV and mobility specialist Everlectric to deliver its customers’... 


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Retailer’s last-mile deliveries to be made by solar-charged electric panel vans
29th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Retailer Woolworths in June announced that it will start rolling out electric panel vans (EPVs) in partnership with logistics group DSV and mobility specialist Everlectric to deliver its customers’... 


DPWI pursues aggressive cost savings on leases
28th July 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is taking a strong stance to control expenses and obtain the greatest efficiencies out of the properties it leases for government... 


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YFPO plant in Rosslyn to be completed by May 2023
26th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

Automotive components and trims manufacturer YFPO’s new 25 000 m2 manufacturing facility in Rosslyn, Tshwane, will be finished by May next year, Rosslyn Hub Development Company director Brendan... 


IPR to the rescue in water contamination emergency
26th July 2022

A quick response recently saved the day for an IPR customer, who needed an urgent contaminated water bypass.  “We immediately sent a pump rental quote following the customer’s call, and specified... 


Stellantis introduces ‘Electric-As-You-Go’ programme to selected markets
Stellantis introduces ‘Electric-As-You-Go’ programme to selected markets
22nd July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Stellantis has introduced an ‘Electric-As-You-Go’ rental programme to selected markets. The long-term rental programme, dedicated to battery electric vehicles (EVs), requires an initial down... 


Broad commercial property market softening expected due to ongoing and more rapid rate of interest rate hiking
21st July 2022

The still-bigger 75 basis point hike announced this afternoon, after the previous 125 basis points’ worth of rate hikes at prior meetings, makes the cumulative impact on interest rate hiking... 


The growing costs of cybercrime – a data breach can impact a business for many years to come
19th July 2022

By Simeon Tassev, MD & QSA at Galix Networking Modern enterprises face an onslaught of cyberattacks from many quarters and must not only be prepared to contend with the direct costs of potential... 


June new-vehicle sales rise by 7.6%, exports 18% higher
15th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in June expanded by 7.6%, to 41 019 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 29 545 units – a 20.6% jump on the same month last... 


IFC, Alleyroads partner to develop affordable residential housing in South Africa
13th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

To improve access to affordable, sustainable residential housing in South Africa, World Bank Group member the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment to support South... 


GLTC Rental ticks the right boxes for Western Cape’s fruit season
4th July 2022

For Western Cape fruit farmers, whose business is only as booming as the latest harvest, renting equipment from Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) allows for on-time harvests without having to front... 


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June new-vehicle sales up by 7.6%; exports grow by 18%
1st July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Domestic new-vehicle sales in June expanded by 7.6%, to 41 019 units, compared with the same month last year. The new-passenger-car market reached 29 545 units in June – a 20.6% jump on the same... 


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Easy access to pump, hose flotation devices
1st July 2022

Every dewatering project is different, but most do require the using of accessories such as hosing and flotation systems. While these accessories may seem to be just that, it is essential that when... 


Buying or selling a home? look out for these red flags
30th June 2022

By: Grant Smee, Managing Director of Only Realty Group and Property Entrepreneur Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, your goals are intrinsically linked: a buyer wants to secure their dream home or... 


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More industrial equipment for rent
29th June 2022

Rental company Rand-Air offers a range of industrial equipment for rent to a variety of sectors across Southern Africa including petrochemical, power generation, food and beverage, automotive,... 


Eightfold surge in profits in 2020 sees Shumani clinch major business award
23rd June 2022

An eightfold surge in profits during 2020, the height of the Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa, has seen Shumani Industrial Equipment awarded the 2021 Goscor Business Unit of the Year Award.... 


Adventure company skis into action with Vesconite wear rings
23rd June 2022

A marine adventure company has installed Vesconite wear rings on all its SeaDoo Spark jet ski pump sets with great success. Offshore Adventures first tested a sample of the precision machined,... 


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