South African clean energy infrastructure development and operation company Blue Energy Africa has highlighted its implementation of hybrid solar and battery energy systems for a major Western Cape... 

(Virtual Showroom) A 40-ton electric overhead travelling crane manufactured and commissioned 39 years ago is being refurbished at Condra’s main factory in Germiston, just a few months short of the... 

Fit-for-purpose generators built especially to meet the needs of farmers and the agricultural sector are said to be gaining popularity.  Smith Power Equipment’s Renier Potgieter asserts that... 

Global technology and innovation leader Siemens is making waves in the mining industry with the launch of Innomotics as an independent motors, large drives and solutions powerhouse for the... 

Drive solutions provider SEW-EURODRIVE has made significant strides in extending its footprint across Africa, and this expansion is set to continue thanks to its unwavering commitment to providing... 

Following the successful completion of its Phase One expansion at its Isando facility, FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is on track with the next phase of the project. Commencing earlier this year and... 

Significant additional clean electricity can be generated economically by combining dry and wet cooling technologies at power plants, Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) consulting and research and... 

The historic Kipushi zinc/copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is undergoing a refurbishment process led by Ivanhoe Mines. Zest WEG  is supplying electrical and energy... 

The historic Kipushi zinc/copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is undergoing a refurbishment process led by Ivanhoe Mines. Zest WEG  is supplying electrical and energy... 

As part of Ivanhoe Mines’ refurbishment of the historic Kipushi Zinc-Copper Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zest WEG will be supplying a range of electrical and energy solutions.... 

Variable speed drives (VSDs) are considered to be vital contributors to energy efficiency and also include features that can reduce the operational disruptions caused by loadshedding. “Any... 

Artemis Gold has committed to additional investments as part of its Phase 1 development of the Blackwater mine to facilitate the potential fast-tracking of the Phase 2 expansion. 

With its continual growth in sales over recent years, Zest WEG has expanded the capacity of its Middelburg branch in Mpumalanga province with expanded facilities and increased staff compliment.... 

By Michael Young, Pre Sales Engineer, Secure Power at Schneider Electric  Variable speed drives (VSDs) form an integral part of mines today; it is an energy optimised solution integrated into... 

London-listed titanium and zircon producer Kenmare Resources has advised that power lines near its Moma mine, in northern Mozambique, were subject to an intense direct lightning strike, which cut... 

There is increased interest in automated cranes, amid the growing awareness of the benefits of full crane automation, says crane manufacturer Condra MD Marc Kleiner. It is currently the most... 

The role of advanced pump technology in the evolution of the desalination industry Over the past two decades, desalination plants have become bigger, more cost-effective and twice as energy... 

Critical applications that require a high degree of reliability and longevity are said to benefit from the use of medium voltage (MV) electric motors which are tailor-made for specific tasks, and... 

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa, a specialist in drive and control technologies, moved into its new state-of-the-art 26 000-m2 headquarters complex in Aeroton, Johannesburg, earlier this year. The new... 

By Wesley Govender, PQ Product Application Expert at Schneider Electric In today’s modern manufacturing plants, increasing costs and downtime are directly and negatively impacting organisations’... 

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes’ ambitions of becoming Southern Africa’s leading overhead cranes and hoists manufacturer is continuing as the group secures significantly large orders. This follows... 

(Virtual Showroom): Five-day factory workweeks sustained through the pandemic, an increasingly strong order book and the recent purchase of Cape Town’s BB Cranes: all would indicate the possibility... 

The Western Cape dominates much of South Africa’s agricultural export production, especially, wheat, wine, and fruit. These export markets are a key driver of sustainable agriculture practices and... 

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... 

After a decade-long expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in South Africa, Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazil’s WEG Group, is well placed to extend its already extensive... 

A well-known mining and minerals conglomerate has seen a dramatic increase and expansion in operational efficiency and safety as a result of its partnership with Schneider Electric and AVEVA.  The... 

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and its resulting lockdowns continues to be felt in the manufacturing sector despite a move towards eased regulations. Challenges, such as the shortage of... 

Earlier this month electrification and automation product supplier ElectroMechanica (EM) extended their portfolio with the launch of the high-performance and cost-effective Delta MVF23/MVF20 series... 

South Africa’s economy was built on its mining industry prowess which not only helped to fund the country’s infrastructure but also precipitated the growth of a number of a number of supporting... 

On its return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the Investing in African Mining Indaba is "looking forward to a reunion like no other" and, for the first time in its... 

Leading supplier Bearings International (BI) sees Grain SA’s NAMPO Harvest Day from 16 to 20 May as an important platform to interact with customers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and end... 

Automation company Iritron is executing a project for a major South African packaged-goods company, which requires refurbishing and upgrading a plant with the latest optimised control systems.  

Generation X.e industrial gear units, including geared motors, industrial gears (IGs), variable speed drives (VSDs), automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and servo motors will all be assembled in... 

Local crane manufacturer Condra Cranes MD Marc Kleiner stresses that the competitiveness of the local cranes and hoists market has been exacerbated by cheaper imports of cranes, hoists and related... 

Regional sales manager, Willem Strydom, talks about SEW-EURODRIVE’s agricultural offering and the company’s growing success, most notably in the poultry industry. The Agricultural sector has kept... 

Zest WEG is supplying a range of motors and variable speed drives (VSDs) for the second phase of the Kamoa-Kakula project, one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines, located on the Central... 

Dosing pumps play an important role in many industries from mining and wastewater treatment to pharmaceuticals and food production – and are available in a growing range of mechanical and digital... 

On-site plant operators are often under pressure to keep production running at the expense of routine and necessary maintenance, leading to unscheduled breakdowns and reduced equipment performance... 

Unplanned downtime has serious consequences in nearly every single industry. According to a report published by Senseye titled ‘The True Cost of Downtime’, Fortune Global 500 manufacturing and... 

In support of International Volunteer Day (IVA) and GivingTuesday, and in line with the company’s biodiversity pledge, Schneider Electric South Africa assisted the Emthonjeni Community Centres with... 

Desalination plants are known to require large amounts of electrical energy to pump high volumes of water through their systems. The use of high efficiency motors in such applications helps to... 

While there can be no argument against the crucial role that maintenance plays in optimizing your plant’s overall performance, adopting the correct maintenance strategy is equally important....