Southern Africa
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
Barloworld sees slowing mining capex, construction uptick
Barloworld was, from a financial perspective, not too concerned about the current labour unrest simmering at a number of South African mines, CEO Clive Thomson said on Monday. Barloworld distributes the Caterpillar brand, popular in the mining and...By: Irma Venter
20 May 13
OIL & GAS
Labat Africa moves into Namibia oil and gas
JSE-listed Labat Africa on Monday said it aimed to invest in five oil and gas leases in Namibia. Labat Africa had executed a letter of intent with Amicitia Holdings to purchase all the issued shares in Palatina Petroleum, thereby acquiring a...20 May 13
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Barloworld boosts H1 profit, Russia unit robust
South African industrial group Barloworld boosted first-half profit by a third on Monday, as a solid result in its Russian mining equipment business offset slack demand at home. Barloworld, which also sells cars and forklifts, said headline...By: Reuters
20 May 13
Construction
Aggregate demand grows amid infrastructure boom, challenges remain
One of the major challenges still affecting the aggregate industry is that quarries are not being used to capacity, which has put a strain on employment in the industry, states the Aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa...By: Anine Vermeulen
17 May 13
Construction
Attempt to salvage disbanded cement industry body’s core services
The core services of the former Cement & Concrete Institute (C&CI), including its training facility, information centre and consultant service, are being evaluated at the request of industry members to determine whether they are still beneficial...By: Anine Vermeulen
17 May 13
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Clean Fuels II project, South Africa
Fluor Corporation has been awarded the front-end engineering and design contract for South African Petroleum Refineries Clean Fuels II project.
By: Sheila Barradas
17 May 13
Construction
Concrete manufacturer focuses on skills development
Cement, concrete and aggregate manufacturer Lafarge Group encourages skills, training and development, and supports its employees at all levels in order for them to develop their full potential. The company also actively recognises a...Company Profile
Industrial Fluid Solutions
Industrial Fluid Solutions (IFS) is a specialised supplier of fuel and lubrication handling equipment. Based in Witbank, the coal producing capital of South Africa, IFS distributes throughout South Africa and Southern Africa, with a distribution...
Construction
Manufacturer doubles plant’s output, improves safety measures
Chemical company a.b.e Construction Chemicals’ upgraded manufacturing plant, in Boksburg, is better equipped to undertake cementitious blending, owing to its dustless technology. The upgrade is expected to double the plant’s production...By: Anine Vermeulen
17 May 13
CORPORATE ACTIVITY
Power transmission partners renew cooperation agreement
French electricity major Alstom Grid and local electrical equipment manufacturer Actom have renewed their technologies cooperation agreement for the next two years, having officiated their partnership at a signing ceremony, in Johannesburg, last...By: Samantha Moolman
17 May 13
Construction
Quality assurance standard needed, work continues
The Southern Africa Readymix Association (Sarma) is continuing its efforts to implement rules and regulations to protect the readymix industry, which is picking up, from oversaturation and a lack of regulation. Sarma director Nico Pienaar tells...By: Anine Vermeulen
17 May 13
RENEWABLE ENERGY
US thin-film solar group gearing up for SA market entry
Thin-film photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer and solar project developer First Solar, of the US, is preparing a number of projects for submission during the third bid window under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer...By: Terence Creamer
17 May 13
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