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Company can cater to high retrofitting demand
17th September 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Software solutions provider ABB Electrification has experienced high demand from the local market for energy-efficient systems related to integrating automation into electrical and mechanical... 


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Plans unfolding to rail manganese more efficiently – ARM
9th September 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is looking to upgrading its private rail siding from 60 t to 100 t rail wagons so that it can transport manganese ore to the Port of... 


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Battery Electric
3rd September 2021

Underground railway control systems manufacturer Battery Electric is a proudly South African company with a focus on the design and development of microprocessor-controlled underground mine... 


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Generators necessary despite new legislation
27th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

With load-shedding a reoccurring problem for mines and businesses in Southern Africa, standby power generation company Generator and Plant Hire South Africa (GPHSA) suggests that mines will... 


Thos Begbie manufacturing a copper inline arc furnace component from recycled copper
Use of recycled copper components limits costs
20th August 2021 By: Halima Frost

South Africa-based foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie has successfully manufactured and supplied recycled copper cast components to a platinum group metals (PGMs) smelter near Rustenburg,... 


Company offers solutions to manage decentralised power systems
20th August 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The shift to renewable sources of power generation that are decentralised and have to be managed presents opportunities for technology company Hitachi ABB Power Grids to be involved in the local... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of Kusile has reached the half-way stage. 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom confirmed on August 9 that an explosion at the Medupi power station's Unit 4 generator had resulted in extensive damage to the generator. 


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Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 1, the last of six generation units of the Medupi power station, has attained commercial operation status. 


Dairy expansion uses dry-type transformers from Trafo
12th August 2021

Trafo Power Solutions has assisted a large diary producer in a recent expansion, supplying five dry-type distribution transformers to its facilities in a coastal region of South Africa. “With an... 


City Power clamps down on illegal connections
4th August 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Johannesburg utility City Power plans to impose steep fines on those who connect to the Johannesburg power grid illegally, in efforts to recoup non-technical losses that amount to about R2-billion... 


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Demand for dry-type transformers increases
4th August 2021

Increased investment in data centres in Africa is boosting the demand for dry-type transformers. According to a recent Standard Bank report the trend is driven by advances in connectivity and data... 


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Zest WEG - Electrical and electronic manufacturing for all sectors
30th July 2021

Year of Formation and Background to Founding: Zest Electric Motors was founded in South Africa by James Blakemore in 1980, selling WEG electric motors and has been affiliated with WEG Brazil from... 


Data centre surge demands more dry-type transformers
22nd July 2021

Noting a marked increase in the demand for dry-type transformers for data centres being built in South Africa, Trafo Power Solutions will supply four 1600 kVA units to yet another data centre in... 


Desalination could bolster South Africa’s water supply
22nd June 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

As South Africa faces a deepening water crisis, desalination should be considered as part of the solution towards water security. The 2 800 km coastline, stretching from Mozambique to Namibia,... 


Power utility reliability boost from large WEG transformers
8th June 2021

Precision manufacturing at the WEG Blumenau factory in Brazil allowed Zest WEG to supply two large, custom-built power transformers a month ahead of deadline to a power utility strengthening the... 


Dryden Combustion heritage lives on through Energy Partners Steam
Dryden Combustion heritage lives on through Energy Partners Steam
4th June 2021

Dryden Combustion’s renowned heritage and trusted name has been strengthened through its acquisition by Energy Partners, part of the PSG group, acquired Dryden Combustion four years ago and it has... 


Eaton launches ARCON® 3G in South Africa
Eaton launches ARCON® 3G in South Africa
3rd June 2021

State of the art modular safety system guarantees highest degree of personnel and assembly protection, with a total arc mitigation time of less than 2 milliseconds. 


Rental and Independent Power for Africa
Rental and Independent Power for Africa
3rd June 2021

Jozi Power Limited rents out, operates and maintains a fleet of containerised 1MW and 2MW diesel generator sets to African mines and other large consumers for short to medium term periods.  


Tribunal approves merger involving OMAI, ACTOM Investment Holdings
28th May 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved a merger involving Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) and ACTOM Investment Holdings. OMAI will, through its subsidiary OMPE V GP,... 


JULIANO VARGAS Manufacturing has already grown to represent about one-quarter of yearly revenues
Group outlines positive ‘cascading effect’ of local manufacturing evolution
28th May 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Electrical products supplier Zest WEG aims to continue expanding its South African manufacturing footprint in an effort to improve its market competitiveness and respond to government’s growing... 


TIGHT FIT 
These enclosures are designed for maximum safety and the ordered arrangement and optimum protection of electrical components
Cabinets for use in multiple industries
28th May 2021

Electrical equipment and wire accessories company Legrand’s Atlantic stainless steel cabinets have been designed for safe use in corrosive conditions and in areas requiring a high level of hygiene.... 


Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
28th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

SABC News has reported that South Africa’s Deputy President David Mabuza has confirmed that Eskom’s Medupi power station will be fully operational by the end of 2021. 


Redstone concentrated solar power plant, South Africa – update
Redstone concentrated solar power plant, South Africa – update
14th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction has started after financial close was achieved on the R11.6-billion project. 


FARTHER-TEST
Being able to test from a distance or remotely has become a reality during Covid-19
Pumps acceptance testing achieved remotely
7th May 2021

Local pumps manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has launched an innovative online acceptance test procedure that no longer requires customers or their engineering teams to be present when acceptance... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
2nd April 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 3 has achieved commercial operation. 


DRC’s first social term sheet approved
19th March 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A large mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has – with assistance  from consultancy SRK Consulting Congo – become the first to have its Cahier de Charge, or social term sheet,... 


An Impactful Combination – Top Business Transformers join forces
18th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South African consulting firm Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings (Pty) Ltd. (RSPH) has been appointed as an Authorised Partner of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) offerings. “I am delighted to... 


Fitch raises metals, mining price assumptions in line with returning demand, low inventories
Fitch raises metals, mining price assumptions in line with returning demand, low inventories
26th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

Ratings agency Fitch Ratings has revised some of its metals and mining price assumptions in line with that it sees as commodity prices being set to benefit in the short term from returning demand,... 


Modular substation containing cast resin transformer and associated switchgear
Customised transformers for Mozambique liquified natural gas plant
12th February 2021

A number of specialised transformers have been designed for a liquified natural gas (LNG) plant being constructed in northern Mozambique. The custom-designed solution for the LNG mega-project,... 


DEPENDABLE POWER DISTRIBUTION
Key advantages of this power distribution system over conventional busbar systems include a simple design, quick installation and improved performance
Range provides dependable power distribution
12th February 2021

Electrical and digital building infrastructure provider Legrand’s range of Zucchini busbars includes the LB PLUS range of busbar trunking systems, designed for the distribution of power from 25 A... 


Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
12th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 3 is on track for commercial operation by March 2021. 


Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
Medupi power station project, South Africa – update
12th February 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Medupi Unit 1 is on track for commercial operation by July 2021. 


Specialised transformers from Trafo for LNG plant
4th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Twenty custom-designed transformers are being prepared by dry-type transformer specialists Trafo Power Solutions for a liquified natural gas (LNG) plant being constructed in northern Mozambique.... 


Helping South African power grid brave thunderstorms
20th January 2021

Hitachi ABB Power Grids PEXLINK line surge arresters can safeguard transmis-sion lines from lightning strikes, ensuring ‘business as usual’ for everyone in the country 


Dry-type transformers ensure safety at LNG camp
15th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dry-type transformers supplied by specialist company Trafo Power Solutions are ensuring the safe and reliable operation of substations in a construction camp at a large liquified natural gas (LNG)... 



POWER TO PROJECTS
Trafo Power Solutions will supply Area 1 of the Mozambique liquid natural gas project with 25 specialised dry-type transformers for use in a processing plant
Local supplier helps power Mozambique gas project
15th January 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Electrical equipment supplier Trafo Power Solutions, together with its partner, Italy-based transformer manufacturer TMC, has been selected to supply a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project off the... 


DAVID CLAASSEN
Dry-type transformer technology is safer and requires less maintenance
Partnership improves dry-type transformers access in Africa
20th November 2020 By: Darren Parker

Access to dry-type transformer technology has been boosted throughout Africa, following the partnership of South African transformer supplier Trafo Power Solutions with Italian transformer... 


Kusile power plant project, South Africa
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
6th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 2 of Eskom's six-unit Kusile coal-fired power station has achieved full commercial operation status. 


The PFISTERER Universal GIS bypass solution housed within a transportable container
Universal GIS bypass solution for substations
23rd October 2020

A transportable universal cable system up to 132 kV has been developed for rapid use in the event of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) failures in substations. PFISTERER developed and supplied the... 


Transnet Freight Rail 10-64 locomotives acquisition programme, South Africa – update
Transnet Freight Rail 10-64 locomotives acquisition programme, South Africa – update
16th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Bombardier Transportation has reported that it is continuing to execute the contract, despite there being an ongoing dispute resolution process. 


40 years on
9th October 2020 By: Terry Mackenzie-hoy

When I was 19, I fell in love with a girl who was studying at the University Cape Town (UCT). I was studying at the University of the Witwatersrand at the time and had just finished my second,... 


Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
Kamoa-Kakula copper project, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
9th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines is accelerating its Kamoa-Kakula expansion. 


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