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2020 SAPICS conference for supply chain professionals goes online
25th September 2020

The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of supply chains to everyone; for everything that we eat, drink and use every day. The availability of goods ranging from toilet paper to PPE... 


Daimler’s first hydrogen fuel-cell truck to start customer trials in 2023
Daimler’s first hydrogen fuel-cell truck to start customer trials in 2023
17th September 2020 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Trucks has unveiled its first hydrogen-based fuel cell truck. The GenH2 Truck is aimed at the long-haul transport market and marks the beginning of commercial fuel-cell drive development... 


Weartech
Weartech
28th August 2020

Founded in 1984, Weartech has established a highly-respected reputation as a trusted specialist supplier of welding, thermal spray and other specialty products.  Weartech offers a comprehensive... 


FRANCOIS HOLTZHAUSEN 
Fire safety is multifaceted in that it involves life safety, operations, the environment and public sentiment
4IR brings new tech to fire prevention
21st August 2020

With the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, technological advancements introduce new possibilities, and the fire protection and detection sector is no exception, highlights leading... 


Festo in the fight against Covid-19
5th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Festo has taken its social mandate to combat the Covid-19 crisis by launching several focused support projects such as the development of an emergency respiratory ventilator, supporting the... 


Local zero-plastics amenities range developed for City Lodge Hotel Group
Local zero-plastics amenities range developed for City Lodge Hotel Group
24th July 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Hotel chain City Lodge Hotel Group (CLHG) is believed to be the first in South Africa to introduce a zero-plastics bathroom amenities range, which includes a hair and body bar and hand bar made... 


Nozzles for every high-pressure jetting need
Nozzles for every high-pressure jetting need
1st July 2020

High-pressure jetting equipment is used to clean everything from surfaces to tubes, sewers and pipes. There are several challenges that jetting equipment operators may come up against, from tree... 


Breaking the recycling barrier: Cortec® repulpable moisture barrier paper stands apart in VCI packaging industry
Breaking the recycling barrier: Cortec® repulpable moisture barrier paper stands apart in VCI packaging industry
15th June 2020

When it comes to rust preventative packaging for metal parts, most VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) moisture barrier papers are waxed or coated with polyethylene (PE). This creates an environmental... 


This photo shows 50mm pipe with scale measuring 10-12mm thick inside it. The flow of water has been dramatically reduced due to lack of maintaining the softener.
Water softener maintenance – protect your equipment and save on energy costs
4th June 2020

All boilers and cooling towers need a water softener to help to prevent scale on heat transfer surfaces. It’s important to maintain these softeners to avoid equipment or machinery failures, and... 


Campaign to fund bicycles for essential workers launched
Campaign to fund bicycles for essential workers launched
1st June 2020

Believing we can all make a difference to those in need during the current global pandemic, a cycle shop in Khayelitsha is on a mission to provide bicycles for essential workers residing in... 


EU to revamp steel-import controls as virus-hit economy recovers
EU to revamp steel-import controls as virus-hit economy recovers
1st June 2020 By: Bloomberg

The European Union plans to revamp its steel-import restrictions to guard against major market distortions as the bloc’s economy recovers from the effects of the pandemic. The proposed changes... 


Company facilitates efficient furnace shutdown projects
29th May 2020 By: Halima Frost

Demolition solutions provider Jet Demolition offers specialised demolition services and machines that are easily adapted to the challenging conditions of furnace-related shutdown projects.... 


Lack of supplier development leads to critical pharmaceutical shortages in covid-19 crisis
14th May 2020

The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted a lack of supplier development in South African supply chains. This has contributed to shortages of critical pharmaceutical components like the active... 


Grinding Techniques - Your partner in ship building and repairs
5th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A wide variety of abrasives coated and bonded are used when building and repairing marine vessels. Grinding Techniques, a local manufacturer of bonded, and converter of coated abrasives is your... 


DON’T BLOW A GASKET
The new room temperature vulcanising silicone gasket maker compound is temperature resistant from -50 ºC to 300 ºC for short periods
Good agricultural sales expected post lockdown
1st May 2020 By: Darren Parker

The outbreak of Covid-19 and the consequent initial 21-day national lockdown in South Africa, which has since been extended by two weeks, caused a slowdown in sales for almost every sector in South... 


Grinding Techniques, Your Coated Partner for Brilliant Metal Surfaces
24th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Industrial applications require a high degree of specialization. Grinding Techniques offers you Pearl grinding abrasive products from Starcke - the exact tool for your grinding needs. With these... 


SOME LIKE IT HOT
Shell and tube heat exchangers are one of the three types of heat exchangers to be discussed in the training course
Heat exchanger training offered by company
10th April 2020 By: Darren Parker

Heat exchanger company Protherm Systems is planning to host its first heat exchanger training course in the coming months, in Gauteng, once the Covid-19 national lockdown has been lifted. The... 


South African manufacturer of geotextile dewatering bags offer a glimpse into their factory
2nd April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ZebraTube, a South African manufacturer of geotextile dewatering bags, offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative to conventional dewatering methods. Earlier this month the company hosted a... 


Call for polymer, plastics industries to be declared essential as lockdown looms
25th March 2020 By: Donna Slater

South African plastics industry representative organisation Plastics SA has called on government to reclassify some sectors within the broader plastics industry as essential service providers owing... 


WIDE SCOPE
SMS group will present solutions for the full range of manufacturing materials for tube and wire products
Company to present innovations at trade fair
20th March 2020

Metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider SMS group will present its new plant concepts and innovations at the Tube and Wire Trade Fair taking place from March 30 to April 3,... 


Pratley doubles up on its presence at NAMPO 2020
Pratley doubles up on its presence at NAMPO 2020
6th March 2020

Well-known for its high-performance adhesives, Pratley also produces and distributes agricultural products. Hence they are a proud exhibitor at Grain SA’s NAMPO Harvest Day 2020 at Bothaville from... 


Major International Investment in OEM Supplier BOSAL Afrika
2nd March 2020

BOSAL Afrika, part of the BOSAL Group and global Tier 1 automotive supplier, has invested about R25 million in the upgrade and relocation of the new OEM manufacturing Emission Control Systems (ECS)... 


IN ACTION 
Geopile rig in action installation
Pile solution cost effective, saves time
14th February 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Piling contractor Geopile – a subsidiary of South African exploration and geotechnical services provider GeoGroup – has saved its client about R2-million and more than a month’s worth of... 


Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon, UK
Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon, UK
31st January 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Tidal Lagoon Power is building the world’s first tidal lagoon power plant in south Wales. 


Commission recommends tribunal approve Barnes Reinforcing buyout
24th January 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve a proposed transaction whereby Barnes Group Holdings intends to acquire Barnes Reinforcing (BRI). Barnes... 


SOARING HIGHER
Exports of high-carbon and low-alloy steel tubes and pipes remain on an upward trajectory and are resilient amid export competitiveness challenges
Global sights set for export association
24th January 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Steel industry association the Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (Steasa) and some of its members will participate at the national pavilion at the International Wire and Tube Trade Fair... 


 Eskom: Multiple systems failures but grid remains stable and ‘won’t collapse’
Eskom: Multiple systems failures but grid remains stable and ‘won’t collapse’
11th December 2019 By: News24Wire

Eskom, the beleaguered national electricity utility, is suffering from multiple system failures at power stations around the country brought about by poor planning, old and malfunctioning... 


Wieland SA (Pty) Ltd
15th November 2019

Wieland SA manufactures finned tubes in various alloys for heat exchanger applications. Including pressure vessel, condenser, evaporator, air, water and oil cooler, tube and shell heat exchanger... 


BMG
BMG
15th November 2019

Hose and fittings are key components utilised in a multitude of applications and industries. Hydraulic hose is utilised to transfer fluid between various components on machinery.  


Non-Ferrous Metal Works
15th November 2019

Internationally known as a leading quality producer and distributor of Copper and its alloys to all specifications, in shapes of bars, rods, sections, tubes, wire and profiles.  


Alignment With Laser and Thordon Bearings Inc.
Alignment With Laser and Thordon Bearings Inc.
8th November 2019

Canadian-based Thordon Bearings Inc. is the leading manufacturer of seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearings, grease-free rudder bearings, deck equipment bearings, shaft coatings and shaft... 


Striking a balance
2nd October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pushing the boundaries of agriculture is something the South African company Equalizer prides itself on. As a leader in the design, manufacture and global distribution of planting and seeding... 


The Power That Runs Within
19th September 2019

A shafts screener MB-HDS is involved in the Wahle-Mecklar ground–friendly project in Germany What A Debut 


Wieland SA
Wieland SA
27th August 2019

Wieland SA celebrates 45 years of supplying high-quality, semi-finished copper and copper alloy products to the local and export markets.  


Steel tube association’s drive to open new export markets to receive boost
26th August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa’s drive to open up more export markets for its members will receive a major boost when it participates in an outward selling mission (OSM) to... 


Difficult trading environment impacts on Transpaco’s results
21st August 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed paper and packaging producer Transpaco witnessed poor trading conditions and reduced consumer spend during the financial year ended June 30, but still declared a 50c a share cash... 


GOOD INTENTIONS 
Steasa intends to foster closer collaborative agreements between the downstream steel tube and pipe industry and the primary industry
Steel crucial in Africa’s industrialisation aspirations
16th August 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

South Africa and Africa more broadly are attempting to develop their economies through industrialisation and steel forms the basic material of choice for this economic transformation, says the... 


SA businesses seek trade, investment opportunities in Zambia
SA businesses seek trade, investment opportunities in Zambia
13th August 2019 By: African News Agency

Twenty-eight South African business representatives are in Zambia to explore markets there and deepen bilateral trade relations, the department of economic development, trade and industry said on... 


MODIFICATION 
Jet Demolition owns a variety of specialised machines and equipment modified specifically to work within the confined space of a furnace structure
Specialised demolition services for furnace structures provided
9th August 2019

Furnaces in the steelmaking, glass or general manufacturing industries have a finite lifetime before requiring significant maintenance and repair work. 


Tech provider upgrades control at Mozal Aluminium
9th August 2019

Industrial automation and information technology provider Rockwell Automation has migrated the control systems at mining and metals company South32’s Mozal Aluminium project’s furnace assembly and... 


Micro Aviation SA developing wide-body and amphibious Bat Hawk versions
Micro Aviation SA developing wide-body and amphibious Bat Hawk versions
8th August 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Nelspruit-based aircraft manufacturer Micro Aviation SA is developing a wide-body and amphibious version of its Bat Hawk surveillance and conservation aircraft. The company has been building the... 


Flexible and efficient production
31st July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Italian welded steel tube specialist Padana Tubi & Profilati Acciaio has reiterated its trust in tube welding technology from SMS group and ordered a new 16 ¾-inch tube welding line. The new... 


Thinking and producing in new dimensions
30th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Steel Dynamics, Inc. has awarded SMS group an order covering the supply of a complete steel production line for its Sinton location in the state of Texas Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) has awarded SMS... 


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