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            <description><![CDATA[Customers across sub-Saharan Africa are set to benefit from improved access to world-class welding technology, technical expertise, training and after-sales support following engineering solutions company Babcock’s appointment as the preferred partner for global welding manufacturer Lincoln Electric's products across the region. The announcement coincided with the opening of Babcock's Welding Solutions Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng, on July 9, a dedicated facility designed to help customers improve productivity and welding performance through hands-on technical support, product demonstrations, applications testing and specialist training.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
            <category>WELDING SOLUTIONS</category>
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            <title>cidb expands ERWIC award to recognise women advancing construction through academia </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industry organisation the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has expanded its 2026 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards with the introduction of an Academic Excellence category, recognising researchers, lecturers and industry educators whose work is advancing South Africa’s construction and built environment sector through teaching, research, mentorship, innovation and industry engagement. The closing date for entries has been extended to July 10 and entries can be submitted at www.erwicawards-cidb.co.za.]]></description>
            <author>Tasneem Bulbulia</author>
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            <title>Milestone celebration caps off decade of growth</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Last month marked the tenth anniversary of the acquisition of bolting solutions manufacturer Steadfast Scotland by pipes and fittings supplier The Marla Group – a milestone capping a decade of growth, collaboration and innovation, says Steadfast Scotland. The acquisition brought together two well-established businesses with complementary strengths. Steadfast Scotland's three decades of expertise and reputation as a leading manufacturer of high-integrity bolting solutions enhanced The Marla Group's existing presence in the oil and gas sector, alongside global pipes, fittings and flanges supplier HPF Energy, and forged products specialist supplier Promat.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <title>Precision-engineered fasteners boost efficiency</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As the global industrial landscape progresses in 2026, it is apparent that a period of “profound transformation” is under way, as the rise in electric vehicle manufacturing and an urgent push for sustainable infrastructure has resulted in significant demand for precision-engineered components, says fastener solutions provider Fastenright. However, the company cautions that these opportunities come with a unique set of challenges, as global supply chains remain delicate, influenced by shifting trade policies and the ongoing recovery of international logistics routes, which can lead to delays and increased costs for manufacturers relying on these components.]]></description>
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            <title>BMG secures Green Building Council Net Zero Waste Level 2 certification</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industrial engineering distributor BMG, a division of JSE-listed Invicta Holdings, has achieved a Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) Net Zero Waste Level 2 certification, marking a significant milestone in the company's sustainability journey and demonstrating how practical operational improvements can deliver measurable environmental and commercial outcomes. The certification recognises BMG's achievement in diverting more than 90% of operational waste from landfill, through a structured programme focused on waste reduction, reuse, recycling and resource recovery.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Concrete product manufacturers (CPMs) in South Africa are facing a tightening margin squeeze, with rising input and transport costs set to place further pressure on already constrained operations. According to construction materials supplier AfriSam, this environment is forcing manufacturers to re-evaluate how they manage production efficiency, quality control and risk.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
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            <title>An independent transmission system operator a must, BLSA’s Mavuso argues</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Section 34A of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act requires that the independent transmission system operator (ITSO), as the licensed transmitter, control the network it operates, says business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA). President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his February State of the Nation Address, confirmed that the new entity “will have ownership and control of transmission assets”, and the Presidency again reaffirmed this position in June, said BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso in her weekly newsletter.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Reform measures key to restoring confidence in the built environment, Macpherson says</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has announced a series of reform measures aimed at strengthening safety, accountability and infrastructure delivery. In his keynote address at the second Public Works and Infrastructure Summit, held in Johannesburg, on July 3, Macpherson said this framework would be important in assisting the built environment industry restore market and public confidence following a string of fatal building failures across South Africa.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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