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Switzerland launches WTO action over US steel, aluminium tariffs
10th July 2018 By: Reuters

Switzerland has launched a complaint at the World Trade Organization against US tariffs on steel and aluminium, it said on Tuesday, the eighth WTO member to start such a challenge. "From... 


Nissan admits to more testing misconduct for cars sold in Japan
9th July 2018 By: Reuters

Nissan Motor said on Monday it had improperly measured exhaust emissions and fuel economy for 19 vehicle models sold in Japan, the second case in less than a year where misconduct has been... 


Moody’s warns of credit implications for Africa as China shifts to consumption-led growth
3rd July 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

China's shift to consumption-led growth will have mixed credit implications for African sovereigns, flattening the trade volumes of oil and ferrous metal exporters, while benefitting other... 


MULTIPURPOSE PIPE WELDING SOLUTION
Miller Electric’s PipeWorx process improves quality and productivity
Improved quality and productivity reduce production costs
15th June 2018

As the leading supplier of gases and welding equipment and machinery in sub-Saharan Africa, industrial gases company Afrox continues to provide innovative welding solutions to the Southern African... 


SEAN BLAKE
A good skills set, local labor and governments investment are what is needed
Industry body assumes consultancy role in DHET initiative
15th June 2018 By: Halima Frost

The Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) has been appointed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to act as the consultants in the welding aspect of the Centres of... 


ALL IN ONE UNIT
500 A Inverter MIG welder supplied by Matweld complete with a separate wire feeder
Supplier outlines simple welding equipment compliance test
15th June 2018 By: Halima Frost

Power tool and hardware wholesaler Matus has introduced a two-year guarantee on all its Matweld welding machines, which contrasts with the industry norm of one year. “The testing of our Matweld... 


PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY 
The new Hurner Smartline butt welding machine and clamp was on show
Technology at the fore
15th June 2018 By: Halima Frost

Various speakers discussed new technologies and applications in the thermoplastic welding industry at the Thermoplastics Welding Technology Day, hosted by industry body Plastics SA last month. The... 


Govt commits to saving jobs in steel industry
Govt commits to saving jobs in steel industry
13th June 2018 By: African News Agency

The South African government said on Tuesday that it will continue to work with the steel industry towards averting job losses in the sector, adding that it has put in place measures to save the... 


IMF MD Christine Lagarde
IMF's Lagarde says global economic outlook darkening by the day
12th June 2018 By: Reuters

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde led an attack by global economic organisations on US President Donald Trump's "America First" trade policy on Monday, warning that clouds... 


Germany sees no quick solution to trade row with US, open to talks
11th June 2018 By: Reuters

Germany sees no immediate solution to the trade dispute between the United States and other major economies but remains open to talks "among friends", Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on... 


MACHINES ON DISPLAY
Machine tools on display at the Machine Tool Africa Expo hosted by MTMA
Decline in machine tools indicative of manufacturing state
8th June 2018 By: Halima Frost

Although machine tools are the backbone of most industries, their market volume has decreased by 30% a year in the past three years, reflecting the state of the manufacturing sector, says Machine... 


RECENT RELEASE
The Leadwell BC-600 5-axis Long Table Machining, is available in 3+2 and 5-axis simultaneous configurations
Supplier expanding its tools range
8th June 2018 By: Halima Frost

Machine Tool and Metrology equipment supplier WD Hearn will exclusively distribute and service coordinated measuring machines (CMM) from LK Metrology – formerly known as Nikon Metrology. WD Hearn... 


Technology revolutionises machine tools industry
8th June 2018 By: Halima Frost

Additive manufacturing, which includes the use of three-dimensional and computer-aided-design to make stronger and more reliable components for the machine tool industry, has revolutionised the... 


STABILITY PROVIDING ACCURACY
The BX40i meets the needs of any high-speed machining application.
Small machines with big capabilities
8th June 2018 By: Halima Frost

Global machine tool supplier Hurco’s BX40i double-column, bridge-type machine, originally launched in 2016, has been upgraded to service a variety of trades, from general manufacturing to highly... 


LME says plans to launch about 15 new contracts in January 2019
7th June 2018 By: Reuters

The London Metal Exchange (LME) plans to launch around 15 new contracts from next January, including cash-settled cobalt and hot-rolled coil steel contracts, an executive said on Wednesday. "We... 


The old Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium plant in eMalahleni
Solidarity launches four-pronged steel industry initiative amid global steel crisis
5th June 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Trade union Solidarity on Tuesday launched a four-pronged initiative to address and mitigate the impacts of the global steel crisis on local steel producers in an attempt to save jobs and local... 


EU initiates WTO case against US steel, aluminium tariffs – WTO official
1st June 2018 By: Reuters

The European Union on Friday submitted a request for consultations with the United States on steel and aluminium tariffs announced by Washington, a first step in the WTO dispute settlement process,... 


Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel
South African steel companies urged to diversify markets in wake of US tariff setback
31st May 2018 By: Kim Cloete

South African steel companies need to continue to look for new markets, particularly in Africa, following the recent setback in which the US government decided not to grant South Africa an... 


Europe will give determined response to any US tariffs – Merkel
31st May 2018 By: Reuters

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that the European Union would give a "smart, determined and jointly agreed" response if the United States decides to impose tariffs on European... 


Macron calls for complete overhaul of world trade rules, WTO reform
30th May 2018 By: Reuters

French President Emmanuel Macron urged the world's biggest economic powers to start talks to reform the World Trade Organization (WTO) to prevent current tensions from spiralling into trade wars.... 


Manufacturing Circle executive director Philippa Rodseth
Manufacturing sector investment to remain stable in Q2 – Manufacturing Circle
29th May 2018 By: Anine Kilian

The Manufacturing Circle Investment Tracker (MCIT) for the first quarter of this year shows there has been investment into the manufacturing sector in the past 15 months, but that investment is... 


Germany's Merkel laments fraying of multilateral order
28th May 2018 By: Reuters

Germany is worried by signs of weakening in the network of multilateral organisations and agreements designed to foster international cooperation, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday. Merkel... 


EU starts new investigation into steel imports from China
24th May 2018 By: Reuters

The European Commission has opened an investigation into hot-rolled steel sheet piles imported from China to determine whether they are being dumped in Europe, according to a notice in the EU... 


India takes US steel tariffs complaint to the WTO
23rd May 2018 By: Reuters

India has launched a complaint against the US to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium, a filing published by the World Trade Organization (WTO) showed on Wednesday.... 


Japan, Russia, Turkey bring potential US tariff retaliation to $3.5bn
22nd May 2018 By: Reuters

Japan, Russia and Turkey have warned the United States about potential retaliation for its tariffs on steel and aluminium, the World Trade Organization said on Tuesday, bringing the total US tariff... 


Solidarity announces action plan on US steel, aluminium import tariffs
14th May 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade union Solidarity on Monday announced an action plan in response to the decision by the US not to grant the South African steel and aluminium industry exemption from import tariffs on steel... 


AMSA liquid steel production increases by 5.9% in Q1
11th May 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) liquid steel production increased by 5.9% to 71 000 t in the three months ended March 31. The higher output was mainly owing to higher production at its... 


South Africa to continue lobbying US for exemption on steel, aluminium tariffs
10th May 2018 By: African News Agency

South Africa will continue talks with the United States in a bid to get concessions on import tariffs on aluminium and steel, Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane said on Thursday. Briefing... 


How Trump's steel tariffs kick the can business
10th May 2018 By: Reuters

Dan Vincent is in a bind. The president of Pacific Coast Producers (PCP) plans to use around 700-million tin-coated steel cans this year for tomatoes, peaches and pears from 168 growers here in... 


Subramanian resigns as AMSA CFO
8th May 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Dean Subramanian will step down as executive director and CFO of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) on July 31, to pursue an opportunity outside the company.  


Tariff war could derail global recovery – ECB
7th May 2018 By: Reuters

Protective tariffs imposed by the US in recent months have only had a minor impact on the world economy but a significant escalation in tensions could derail the recovery in global trade, the... 


Hulamin responds to US import tariff, says markets for niche products strong
4th May 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa’s exclusion from a list of countries exempted from tariffs imposed by the US on steel and aluminium imports should not have an immediate impact on local producer Hulamin, but it has... 


US President Donald Trump
South Africa views itself as ‘collateral damage’ in global trade war
2nd May 2018 By: Terence Creamer

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) believes South Africa has become “collateral damage in the trade war of key global economies” after the country was excluded from a list of countries exempted... 


Hulamin chair steps down
30th April 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

Mafika Mkwanazi has resigned as chairperson of aluminium supplier and exporter Hulamin, with effect from April 26. Thabo Leeuw, who has served on the board as an independent nonexecutive director... 


Trump: 'Very good chance' of a US-China trade deal
25th April 2018 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US would likely reach a trade agreement with China and that officials from both sides would sit down for negotiations in a few days. China has said it... 


Global trade growth strong but at risk if conflict escalates, WTO says
12th April 2018 By: Reuters

World trade in goods is maintaining a robust recovery, but it still might falter if trade tensions escalate further, the World Trade Organization said in its annual forecast on Thursday. Trade in... 


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