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Front end planning fundamental to realising full cost benefits of off-site modular construction
19th September 2022

Modularisation has taken centre stage as a highly efficient, productive, cost effective and safe solution for constructing green and brown field plants worldwide. This strategy allows for the... 


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New Age Engineering - Transforming lives through training, education and skills transfer
15th September 2022

With the shortage of technical skills countrywide, New Age Engineering Solutions is committed to training the youth of South Africa through their Internship, Upskilling and Workplace (IUW) programme.  


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Local products and services for industrial sector
13th September 2022

A wide range of services are available to the petrochemical, construction, mining and power generation industries, provided by companies under the umbrella of the Hydra Arc Group. The group... 


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Federation to host first assembly next year
9th September 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The first African Welding Federation Annual Assembly and Conference will be held in March 2023, in Egypt. The aim is to focus on different welding processes and, held from 14 to 17 March at the... 


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Women offer high-quality work in welding sector – institute
9th September 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite a low number of women working in the welding and related processes sector locally, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) says its members have seen more detail-oriented work, as... 


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Institute charts direction after pandemic
9th September 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite many industries being significantly impacted by the pandemic, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) used the pandemic period as an opportunity to restructure and enhance itself... 


Gaetano Perillo CEO of Weldamax (trading as Unique Welding)
Gaetano Perillo
9th September 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Gaetano Perillo, CEO of Weldamax, which trades as Unique Welding and is a gas and welding consumables distributor 


Rand Mutual identifies five most-reported injuries in metals sector
9th September 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) has recorded foreign body cornea, open finger wounds, sprains and strain of lumbar spine, contusion of finger/thumb and open wounds on wrists and hands as the top five... 


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New Age Engineering Solutions
9th September 2022

Founded 19 years ago, New Age Engineering Solutions has established its reputation as a top structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and piping (SMEIP) service provider.  As a proudly... 


Kal Tire's autonomous tyre inspection technology
Kal Tire exhibits prototype technologies at Electra
8th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

At this year’s Electra Mining exhibition in Johannesburg, Canadian tyre company Kal Tire is showcasing prototypes for two unique tools that aim to improve safety and reduce unnecessary waste and... 


BIM, Sikla and The Built Environment in South Africa
7th September 2022

Recently, there has been a significant uptake in the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in South Africa. In existence since the 1970s, BIM is playing an increasingly important role in the... 


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Hydra Arc eyeing mining industry, international markets
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Although there are many benefits when partnering with steel fabricator Hydra Arc, engineering manager Matthew Alfonso says the company’s “unique service” remains core to its management philosophy,... 


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ESAB moving into new 5 000 m2 facility owing to significant growth
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Welding company ESAB will be moving into its new state-of-the-art 5 000 m2 facility in November - a move that’s largely motivated by the company experiencing “significant growth” over the last four... 


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Afrox cautiously optimistic about post-Covid success
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

While signs of economic recovery have been evident since Covid-related restrictions were lifted, chemical industry company African Oxygen (Afrox) is cautious about the long-term effects, as “quite... 


Prommac offers innovative maintenance, shutdown and multi-discipline project solutions
Group of companies collaborate on delivering innovative solutions in the industrial space
2nd September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Using innovative solutions that reduce project risk and increase productivity will help to drive schedule and budget compliance, says mechanical contractor Prommac. This focus, it adds, also will... 


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Overlay products for harsh environments
30th August 2022

Overlay products are made by welding a carbide-rich steel alloy on top of a steel plate, resulting in a compound material that has a very high resistance to wear, especially suitable for demanding... 


Welders wave hello to new Fronius product
26th August 2022

Welding systems manufacturer Fronius has launched an iWave series that it says sets new standards in quality, flexibility and connectivity. The TIG power source enables “perfect” weld seams to be... 


Pipes manufacturer moves fitting fabrication in-house
26th August 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

The best place to ensure quality control is said to be on the factory floor. Gauteng-based pipe manufacturer Rare recently moved the fabrication of its pipefittings in-house to better control the... 


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BSSC Radiators continues to ensure diverse, efficient product delivery
24th August 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Privately-owned BSSC Radiators continues to develop and transform itself into a market leader, with over four decades of diverse experience and service in the mining industry. Through this... 


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Local thermal insulation fills the gap in SA market
23rd August 2022

A range of thermal insulation products such as expansion joints, thermal insulation jackets, fire blankets, high temperature sealing, and boiler joint gaskets are now available from local... 


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Thos Begbie & Co
23rd August 2022

Thos Begbie & Co was established in 1887 by Scottish marine engineer and pioneer Thomas Begbie, in the newly proclaimed gold-rush town of Johannesburg.  A management buyout in 1989 further boosted... 


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Upgraded wear plate for extreme abrasion resistance
19th August 2022

A newly upgraded wear plate promises extended service life and high productivity in the most challenging environments. The Hardox 500 Tuf wear plate is part of SSAB’s Hardox range and is designed... 


Collaboration to jointly distribute Messer Cutting Systems products
19th August 2022

In 2019, fastener specialists Bolt and Engineering (B.E.D) entered into an agreement with capital equipment manufacturer and distributor First Cut, according to which B.E.D. and First Cut would... 


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Original parts a must – supplier
19th August 2022

Heavy lifting solutions provider Criterion Equipment, which specialises in the supply and support of TCM forklift trucks, stresses that the local market must invest in quality branded replacement... 


Ford SA set to start Ranger mass production in October
19th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Ford is starting to wrap up its R15.8-billion investment in its South African facilities to assemble the new Ranger pick-up, with mass production for the local and export markets scheduled to start... 


OMRON addresses 10 common myths about machine safety
15th August 2022

Although the consequences of inadequate machine safety practices can be severe, there are nonetheless several misunderstandings in existence that put many facilities and their employees at risk.... 


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Superflex Spindle Mounted Points – Accuracy to the point.
11th August 2022

Mounted points are always in high demand when precise results are required on difficult-to-access areas. Mounted points are used in conjunction with what are commonly known as Straight grinders or... 


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Ford Motor Company investment project, South Africa – update
5th August 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Mass production of the Ford Ranger pickup for the local and export markets is scheduled to start in October 2022. 


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Ford SA set to start Ranger mass production in October
1st August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Ford is starting to wrap up its R15.8-billion investment in its South African facilities to assemble the new Ranger pickup, with mass production for the local and export markets scheduled to start... 


OMRON addresses 10 common myths about machine safety
1st August 2022

Although the consequences of inadequate machine safety practices can be severe, there are nonetheless several misunderstandings in existence that put many facilities and their employees at risk.... 


Rocla and Technicrete score at CMA awards
29th July 2022

The 2022 Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) honoured both Rocla and Technicrete with Engineering Excellence Awards in the Infrastructure and Paving Categories. Group Marketing and... 


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Ford unveils new body shop as it readies for next-generation Ranger
29th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa (SA) has unveiled a completely new body shop for the assembly of the new-generation Ranger bakkie at its Silverton plant, in Pretoria, featuring the plant’s highest-ever levels of... 


Rocla supplies 19 kms of HDPE pipes for Polokwane Waste Water Treatment plant
29th July 2022

Waste water treatment plants play a crucial role in the removal of contaminants from wastewater and sewage in order for its conversion into an effluent that can be returned to the water cycle in an... 


Regional welding institute supports creation of an African School of Nuclear Excellence
27th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) highlighted on Wednesday that it was cooperating with the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation to promote the creation of an African School of... 


Unleashing a design beast
27th July 2022

Technology which dramatically decreases labour is now at South Africa’s fingertips as Gismo, sole Southern African distributor for Sikla, introduces siFramo to the construction and industrial... 


Gaetano Perillo, the newly appointed CEO of Weldamax
Financial frontrunner takes the lead at Weldamax following Air Products acquisition
26th July 2022

Manufacture, supplier and distributer of a diverse portfolio of atmospheric gases, specialty gases, equipment and services to the Southern African region Air Products has acquired the largest... 


CHIETA tackles skills mismatch in chemical sectors
19th July 2022

The mismatch between skills in demand within the chemical industry and skills that are being developed in South Africa is negatively impacting the employability of many locally trained artisans,... 


Saving on repair costs using automotive DIY adhesives
18th July 2022

A range of versatile, high-performance DIY adhesive products for the automotive sector is available from Pratley. The range is ideal for various quick, on-the-spot automotive repairs, especially... 


Falcon rotary cutters’ local content still significant after almost 40 years
Falcon rotary cutters’ local content still significant after almost 40 years
17th July 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

Since being introduced in 1985, the traditional rotary cutters in the Falcon range – consisting predominantly of the Slasher and trademark-protected Haymaker – still maintain local content upward... 


Financial frontrunner takes the lead at Weldamax following Air Products acquisition
15th July 2022

Air Products acquired the largest company in their distributor network, Weldamax. As an integral player in Air Products’ distributor business model, Weldamax distributes  gases and a comprehensive... 


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Local industry faces challenges
15th July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African fasteners manufacturing industry is facing challenges, such as raw materials, distribution and utilities difficulties, says fastening technology specialist provider Swagefast... 


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Pivot joints can strengthen machines
15th July 2022

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Nord-Lock range of bolting solutions includes Expander Pivot Pin components that comprise advanced pivot pin technology to offer dependable solutions that combat... 


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PRASA New Rolling Stock Acquisition Programme, South Africa – update
8th July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Gibela unveiled the one-hundredth X’trapolis Mega commuter train it is building for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa on July 4. 


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