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Dominic Sewela
Barloworld mulls adding another Cat business; cuts 1 000 auto jobs
19th November 2018 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld is mulling the acquisition of another distribution deal with US equipment manufacturer Caterpillar, says Barloworld CEO Dominic Sewela. This follows the sale of the Iberia Equipment... 


HIGH-PRESSURE READY 
All KML bearings housing units have smooth surfaces that can be cleaned easily with high-pressure washing equipment
Bearings mitigate health concerns in F&B industry
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Amid stringent health and hygiene standards in South Africa’s food and beverage industry, bearings and power transmission products distributor, Bearings International (BI), offers the industry a... 


INDUSTRY CONCERN 
OE Bearings has identified that shaft damage caused by undetected bearing failure is costly
Sealing solution prevents shaft damage
9th November 2018 By: Paige Müller

Split roller bearing specialist OE Bearings (OEB) has developed and patented a new sealing solution to prevent costly shaft damage in the event of bearing failure. OEB founder and MD Warwick... 


SPICK AND SPAN
The after effects of a good operational clean up are seen at the smelter
Vacuum truck recovers raw materials
2nd November 2018 By: Halima Frost

Industrial services company Dickinson Group has successfully concluded a mineral recovery and clean-up contract at an international copper smelter, using the Koks Cyclovac - a heavy duty industrial... 


Mjisa Investments director Sam Bhembe, TMH International CEO Martin Vaujour and TMH Africa CEO Jerome Boyet
Russian rail group aims to develop newly acquired Boksburg factory into global narrow-gauge hub
31st October 2018 By: Terence Creamer

Leading Russian rail engineering group Transmashholding (TMH) confirmed on Wednesday that it, together with its South African partner Mjisa, had completed the acquisition of a 45 000 m2 rail... 


HIGH-QUALITY Mixtec is known for producing mixers to the latest international standards and quality controls
R&D provides solutions for water management problems
12th October 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

Constant research and development (R&D) has been key to the growth and success of 34-year-old industrial agitator and specialised mixing-equipment for water and wastewater treatment company,... 


MOEKETSI MPOTU Brimis Engineering has the technical capability to repair, test and certify critical application safety valves in line with the Pressure Equipment Regulations
Engineering firm acquires valve test bench
12th October 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

Mpumalanga-based wholly black-owned mechanical engineering company Brimis Engineering will procure a pressure relief valve test bench by the end of this month to test more than 90% of all installed... 


JOINING SOLUTION Victaulic's plain end solutions pipe couplings, fittings and connectors technology are easy to install
New coupling provides easy pipe joining solution
12th October 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

Ongoing water shortages relating to insufficient and aging infrastructure and lack of proper maintenance in South Africa and Africa, make mechanical pipe-joining systems manufacturer Victaulic’s... 


EXTRUSION 
The SMS group has expertise in aluminium, copper, copper alloys and steel extrusion
Manufacturer keeps up with increasingly complex orders
28th September 2018

As manufacturing becomes more specialised, manufacturing companies have to keep up with customers’ changing demands with regards to complexity of manufactured parts as well as functionality and the... 


DAWIE KRIEL
Businesses are operating refrigeration systems that are performing poorly and are expensive to maintain
Increased investment in refrigeration model planned
21st September 2018 By: Paige Müller

Core energy utilities provider Energy Partners Refrigeration plans to invest a further R30-million this year still in its increasingly popular refrigeration outsourcing model. Energy Partners... 


SUN COAST CASINOS
Four TROX XeCube air handling units, comprising 47 filters to 49 filters have been installed at Sun Coast Casinos
First corrosionproof AHU developed
21st September 2018 By: Paige Müller

After significant research and development into a new air handling unit (AHU), Pietermaritzburg-based air conditioning contractor TROX South Africa now offers the market the non-metallic XeCube... 


ELB to focus on IoT for service optimisation, profits up 35% for FY18
19th September 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed capital equipment supplier and services provider ELB Group reported a 35% increase in profits to R111-million for the financial year ended June 30, compared with R82-million in the prior... 


LERATO MATABOGE 
As government, we need to look at our efficiencies in so far as how we are structured, and the support that is provided to export councils and vice versa
Importance of export councils recognised, emphasised
14th September 2018

Export councils are key drivers for South Africa’s economic transformation and they should be supported and prioritised, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) deputy director-general... 


NOTABLE GROWTH 
AZMET, founded in 2014, has grown progressively to become an expert provider in the engineering, design and project management industry
Consultancy pursues innovation, growth
14th September 2018

Engineering consultancy AZMET continues to showcase South African engineering talent to a global audience, and the company is pursuing a number of plans for further expansions and opportunities... 


LOCAL IS LEKKER 
The Local Southern African Manufacturing Expo will showcase local manufacturing capabilities across a variety of industry sectors
Pioneer expo to promote, enhance local manufacturing
14th September 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African capital equipment representative the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) will host the pioneer Local Southern African Manufacturing Expo next year to promote... 


SIZEABLE MACHINE 
The Ultra-3000 is engineered to meet high-volume manufacturers’ requirements for brick, block and paving products
Ultra-3000 offered to local, international markets
13th September 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Concrete products machinery manufacturer Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA) completed trials for the Ultra-3000 last month, and is offering this “unmatched machine” to the South African and... 


Local manufacturing expo to bolster exports, economy
10th September 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) will host its inaugural Local Manufacturing Expo next year, to showcase local manufacturing capabilities and bolster the country’s... 


SAIW receives robot welding system for training
SAIW receives robot welding system for training
7th September 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

South Africa-based Japanese automation and robotic company Yaskawa Southern Africa is handing over a complete robot welding system to the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) for its new... 


HERMAN POTGIETER I'm encouraged by the growing demand for Welding Fabricators Certification Scheme in the country
High demand for SAIW fabricator certification
7th September 2018

Nonprofit technical organisation Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) is encouraged to see a high number of large companies applying for Welding Fabricators Certification Scheme (WFCS)... 


Transnet results eclipsed by irregular expenditure, qualified audit and State capture
Transnet results eclipsed by irregular expenditure, qualified audit and State capture
20th August 2018 By: Terence Creamer

A surge in irregular expenditure to over R8-billion triggered a qualification of Transnet’s 2018 financial results, all but eclipsing an otherwise strong financial and operational performance by... 


Funding for SA firms seeking to increase African trade and investment exposure
Funding for SA firms seeking to increase African trade and investment exposure
3rd August 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Increased trade and interdependence with the rest of Africa are set to bolster the anaemic economy of South Africa through the R13.4-billion Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa... 


Cheap valve imports taking over the local market
6th July 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

Amid ageing water infrastructure, the South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama) laments the substantially cheaper and poor-quality Chinese valves and associated products... 


ECOFRIENDLY SOLUTION
Eco Aire has been the agent for Hitachi's VRF systems in South Africa for 20 years
Eco Aire delivers tailored ecofriendly HVAC solutions
8th June 2018

Air conditioning supplier Eco Aire distributes ecofriendly solutions that limit the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere, and use and reuse energy responsibly in heating, ventilation and... 


CRITICAL FACTOR
Budget chains help reduce costs for procurement managers
Company offers technical advisory for clients
25th May 2018

Industrial supplier BMG’s total plant management solutions encompass a technical advisory service on correct chain selection - a critical factor in any power transmission system. “By investing in... 


DRIVING THE MINE
This variable speed drive was one of the biggest ever supplied by SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa
Commissioning under way following VSD supply
25th May 2018 By: Halima Frost

Following Gauteng-based SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa’s supply of a Movitrac LTP B variable speed drive (VSD) for a slurry application to a new mine in Zambia, tests have been completed and... 


RELIABLE AND LASTING
Tru Compressors Solutions' automatic drain valve for compressors can last up to 15 years
Cost-effective and lasting automatic drain valves for compressors
18th May 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

Air compressor products distributor Tru Compressor Solutions’ automatic drain valve for compressors can last up to 15 years if maintained regularly, and could save companies substantial amounts of... 


EXPANSION BMG has been appointed distributors for Dual Valves products in South Africa and into Africa
BMG appointed valves distributor in Africa
18th May 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

Engineering components supplier BMG was recently appointed as the distributor for slurry valves manufacturer Dual Valves’ products in South Africa and Africa, through its 130 branches, as part of... 


NEW PRODUCT
Astore Keymak is the sole distributor of Formatura Iniezone Polimeri's industrial valves in South Africa
New diaphragm valves to be supplied in South Africa
18th May 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

Italian thermoplastic valve manufacturer Formatura Iniezone Polimeri’s (FIP’s) flanged Dialock (DK) diaphragm valve, launched internationally in June last year, will be available to the South... 


GROWTH Leser celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, with the share of its profits last year spent on the development of its facilities
Safety valves manufacturer invests in growth, celebrates 200 years
18th May 2018

European safety valves manufacturer Leser celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, with the share of its profits last year spent on the development of its facilities amounting to €35.3-million.... 


NEW PRODUCT Mokveld’s Typhoon Valve System is now available in Africa through Mokveld’s distributor in South Africa, Energas Technologies
Valves system ready for African oil production market
18th May 2018 By: Donald Makhafola

Netherlands-based valves manufacturer Mokveld’s new patented low shear technology, the Typhoon valve system for oil production system is available for the African commercial market through South... 


Some inroads made after ten years of the Industrial Policy Action Plan - Davies
Some inroads made after ten years of the Industrial Policy Action Plan - Davies
15th May 2018 By: Kim Cloete

Ramping up production in the automotive sector, resuscitating the ailing tooling industry and boosting the clothing, textiles, leather and footwear industries are among successes the government has... 


A BRIGHTER FUTURE
The hydraulics industry will enjoy a boom for five to ten years
Hydraulics industry on the rise
4th May 2018 By: Paige Müller

After a two-year-long hydraulic industry slump, the South African Fluid Power Association (Safpa) predicts a sustainable boom in demand for new hydraulic equipment. Safpa VP Dustin Pereira told... 


Irish forklift manufacturer launches new headquarters, manufacturing facility
Irish forklift manufacturer launches new headquarters, manufacturing facility
26th April 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

Irish manufacturer of multidirectional forklifts Combilift, which specialises in customised machines, on Wednesday launched its new 46 500 m2 global headquarters and manufacturing facility, in... 


Call made for ‘broad coalition’ to reverse South Africa’s premature deindustrialisation
Call made for ‘broad coalition’ to reverse South Africa’s premature deindustrialisation
20th April 2018 By: Terence Creamer

A new no-holds-barred study of South Africa’s economic transformation over the past two decades concludes that the country has not only deindustrialised prematurely, but has also failed to... 


 	PHILLIP BOTHA In the current South African economic climate, companies are still extremely price sensitive
Costs, downtime impede pressure vessel testing
13th April 2018 By: Paige Müller

Potential downtime and cost considerations are preventing industries from conducting essential pressure vessel testing, says air compression products distributor Tru Compressor Solutions product... 


Department of Energy director-general Thabane Zulu
‘High priority’ IRP update to be published soon
10th April 2018 By: Terence Creamer

Department of Energy (DoE) director-general Thabane Zulu says the updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is undergoing a final set of processes and consultations, as stipulated by Cabinet in... 


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