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Smart positioner CMSH from Festo with HART communication
18th November 2021

The latest Positioner CMSH Pneumatic Positioner from Festo boosts high-performance and long service life. The easy-to-use positioner is also part of the latest Festo “heart of absolute Automation”... 


Massey Ferguson launches the MF 3300 narrow-width tractor for the orchard and vineyard market for South Africa
16th November 2021

The South African citrus industry is anticipated to shatter all export season records with an estimated 158.7 million cartons in 2021, according to the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern... 


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Peugeot drives into South African one-ton bakkie market with new Landtrek 
12th November 2021 By: Irma Venter

Peugeot has unveiled its newest addition to the local market in the form of the Landtrek one-ton pickup. “The new Landtrek enables Peugeot to make a comeback in a market where it has a very strong... 


Reducing Pumping System TCO – Three Valuable Steps
9th November 2021

By Jaque Mare, Product Manager: VSD & Soft Starters, Industry Business at Schneider Electric Energy costs remain a prevalent factor in the total cost of ownership (TCO) of industrial pumping... 


A photo of the new Energas premises
Demand for natural gas growing in Africa
5th November 2021 By: Darren Parker

Demand for gas as an alternative energy source across Africa is increasing, as more cost-effective energy solutions are required than the traditional coal-based energy strategy, gas technology... 


Picture if a dosing skid in a breweries water recovery plant
Energy consumption reduced with new pumps
5th November 2021

The installation of pumps manufacturer and supplier Grundfos pumps and related equipment as part of an international beer brewer’s expansion in Gauteng highlights a common commitment to water and... 


An image of AFS' new rubber lining facility with autoclave
Company celebrates one year
5th November 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Specialists in the design and slurry related valves manufacturer Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS) is celebrating its first year of business. “AFS was established by the Engineering Solutions Group... 


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Valves manufacturer aims for Africa expansion
5th November 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Valve manufacturer Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) aims to extend its global footprint to include a stronger presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through partnerships with local DRC... 


An image of PACE Valves' dump valve
New opportunities in strained industry
5th November 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

The partnership between industrial valves supplier Process and Allied Contracting Equipment (PACE Valves) and Australia-based specialist flow control solutions company Proeger, is helping to meet... 


An image of Thermaspray's laser cladding process on the knife gate of a knife gate valve
Coating solutions extend valves life span
5th November 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

High technology spray coating specialist Thermaspray offers the distinct technologies of thermal spray, laser cladding and Teflon for application of coatings on new or refurbished valves. These... 


 	An image of AVK Valve's Valves
Local-content policies need fine-tuning
5th November 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has worked closely with the valve manufacturing industry and industry bodies to boost the industry and local content, policies... 


Image of the Malibamatso River Bridge, which was built during Phase I of the LHWP
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
5th November 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The South African and Lesotho water Ministries have agreed to fast-track Phase II of the  Lesotho Highlands Water Project to ensure security of supply to the Integrated Vaal River System. 


Engineering Solutions Group (ESG) certified as Level 2 contributor to B-BBEE
28th October 2021

Invicta Holdings Limited’s Engineering Solutions Group (ESG) - distributors of engineering consumables, automotive components, technical services and related solutions - has achieved recognition as... 


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Smart software revolutionises pneumatics
22nd October 2021

Quickly activated motion applications (apps) are said to be revolutionising pneumatics by increasing flexibility and energy efficiency, and accelerating production processes. The Festo Motion... 


Image of a stainless steel production process
Association supports resilient industry through master plan
22nd October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Despite the impact of Covid-19 and a weak economy, the local stainless steel sector has shown its resilience, as the South African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) continues to... 


Aerial image of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
15th October 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The African Development Bank has approved a $86.72-million loan to co-finance the second phase of the project. 


Controlling several flow rates simultaneously with the new Festo Motion Terminal app
12th October 2021

The Festo Motion Terminal VTEM combines digitalisation and pneumatics. Quickly activated Motion Apps are revolutionising pneumatics by increasing flexibility, energy efficiency and accelerating... 


Seifsa names new board
11th October 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) has named its new board members. EICO Engineering CEO Elias Monage, who is also a member of the... 


Valve component on a table
Valve components meet application specifications
8th October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Water-jet cutting service provider Maxjet Global has used its extensive experience in the manufacturing of pump and valve components to produce components that are specified for their application.... 


Pump systems optimised through energy-saving assessments
8th October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With international studies showing that pump systems account for more than 20% of global electrical energy demand, the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) has worked with more... 


BMG's ARO SD Series pump against a white background
FDA-compliant pumps benefit multiple industries
8th October 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s range of Ingersoll Rand ARO fluid management equipment comprises of Food and Drug Administration- (FDA-) compliant, air-operated, diaphragm pumps that provide... 


A view of the reverse osmosis section where purified water is pumped using Grundfos vertical multi-stage 316 stainless steel pumps
Pumps help international brewer achieve sustainable efficiency
7th October 2021

The installation of a range of pumps and related equipment as part of an international beer brewer’s expansion in Gauteng has helped ensure water and energy efficiency. The range of Grundfos... 


Grundfos works with international brewer for sustainable efficiency
1st October 2021

The installation of Grundfos pumps and related equipment as part of an international beer brewer’s expansion in Gauteng highlights a common commitment to water and energy efficiency. A range of... 


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Mechanics of selecting the right double diaphragm pumps
30th September 2021

When pumping liquid or concentrated products, the pump and piping solutions installed throughout are often the backbone network of numerous industrial and manufacturing applications - and what... 


Verder Pumps Image
Mechanics of selecting the right double diaphragm pumps
29th September 2021

When pumping liquid or concentrated products, the pump and piping solutions installed throughout are often the backbone network of numerous industrial and manufacturing applications - and what... 


An image of a large blue high pressure valve used in tailings pipelines strung from a hoist
New valve manufactured for tailings pipelines
24th September 2021 By: Halima Frost

Although South African company Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) has only soft launched its new slurry knife gate high-pressure valve, the SKG-HP, it has been well received by clients. The clients intend... 


IOPSA-registered plumbers help deliver safe water and sanitation
13th September 2021

Plumbing plays a key role in the delivery of safe drinking water, as well as the handling and disposal of human and domestic wastes. Yet, there are still many homeowners and businesses that use the... 


Image of the linear actuator DFPC from Festo
Linear actuator for harsh conditions in the process industry
9th September 2021

Linear actuators DFPC are double-acting pneumatic actuators that are optimised for the requirements of process automation and are specially designed to actuate media flow in process valves such as... 


Image of the diversion tunnel breakthrough at the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
27th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Develeopment Authority has reached a milestone in the construction of Phase II LHWP, with the break through of two diversion tunnels on August 16. 


Image of Festo Automation System's CPX-E and Angle Seat Valve VZXA
Integrated offering for process and electric automation
26th August 2021

The combined benefits of process and electric automation offer a complete automation solution, with process automation solutions helping customers to control and transfer media from point A to B,... 


Flowrox sells valve and pump businesses to Neles
23rd August 2021

Flowrox, a Finland-based company sold its valve and pump businesses to Neles, a listed Finnish manufacturer of industrial valves. The deal also includes the Flowrox brand. Flowrox’s industrial... 


Image of Eskom's Kusile power station
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
20th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of Kusile has reached the half-way stage. 


An image of a Starliner capsule on top of the Atlas V rocket in the VIF
Boeing spacecraft being returned to company facility after malfunctions on launch pad
16th August 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), and giant US aerospace and defence group Boeing agreed on Friday that the latter’s CST-100 Starliner capsule had to be... 


Aerial view of the LHWP in Lesotho
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
13th August 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The construction tender process for the Polihali dam has marked the start of the final construction phase of the water transfer component under the project. 


LHDA calls for tenders for the construction of Polihali dam and appurtenant works
6th August 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has called for the submission of tenders for the construction of Polihali Dam and appurtenant works under phase 2 of the multibillion rand... 


An image of the Starliner capsule being integrated with the Atlas V rocket
Boeing’s Starliner space capsule programme suffers another delay
4th August 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Giant US aerospace and defence group Boeing has suffered another delay with its element of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (Nasa’s) Commercial Crew Programme (CCP). Nasa... 


Company helps mines manage water
30th July 2021

Valves and allied product supplier Macsteel Fluid Control understands that water is a strategic natural resource for South Africa and for the mining sector and as such, equipment reliability, water... 


EFFICIENCY IS KEY BMG’s valves meet stringent quality and safety specifications and are highly efficient at mines to control and isolate abrasive slurries
Valve products reliable in harsh conditions
30th July 2021

Engineering Solutions provider BMG and valves manufacturer Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS), which are part of the specialist distributor Engineering Solutions Group (ESG), play a significant role in... 


Dynamic Fluid Controls RF control valve.
Company’s products doing well in mining market
30th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Valve manufacturer Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) is supplying valves to several mine projects, mainly because technological advancements in valve and pipeline solutions offer an alternative to using... 


GF Piping Systems Barracude DN200 valve
Valves prove advantageous for local mining
30th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Manufacturing company GF Piping Systems launched its Plastic Butterfly Valve 565 in April at its headquarter in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The 565 valves, manufactured in Seewis im Prättigau,... 


Mining sector requires support from government
30th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The adoption of the Mining Charter III has led to some confusion in the mining sector, specifically on the local-content verification process, which means further insight and understanding of... 


Image shows the Gorgon plant infrastructure
Chevron's CCS plans at Gorgon falter
19th July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

US energy major Chevron on Monday conceded that it had failed to capture sufficient greenhouse gas emissions at its Gorgon oil and gas project, and was now working with the Western Australian... 


NEW STANDARD 
BMG is currently waiting for approval to become listed as a standard on mine sites
Transfluid set to become standard in mining
16th July 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

While engineering solutions provider BMG’s Transfluid K Series is the most economical fluid coupling on the market, the only challenge it is currently facing is being listed as a “product standard”... 


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