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CERTUSS STEAM GENERATOR
The key objective of this project is to overcome the disadvantages of a firetube by installing a CERTUSS steam generator, which reduces heat loss by 20%
Steam generator reduces heat loss by 20%
4th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Steam boiler supplier Steam Generation Africa, exclusive distributor of the CERTUSS steam generators, is testing the generators at a brewery in Ghana. 


Tata International Africa to distribute John Deere products in Zambia
Tata International Africa to distribute John Deere products in Zambia
21st May 2021 By: Irma Venter

Tata International Africa has signed an agreement to distribute and support John Deere products in Zambia. “We are very proud to have been given this opportunity. We are also grateful to John Deere... 


FAVOURED CHAIN
Aboutt 70% of baler OEMS choose the Tsubaki RS100HT Agri Baler Chain
Company ensures up-to-date machinery trends reach industry
7th May 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s agricultural specialists work closely with farmers, to ensure they benefit from constantly changing trends in agricultural machinery. “Through BMG’s Boer... 


920 Mulcher 
Wuhlf manufactures local muchlers to suit every need
Local mulchers have much to offer
7th May 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Local heavy machinery provider and manufacturer Wuhlf Equipment believes that industries should take advantage of its locally manufactured mulchers, as they can be used in various applications.... 


John Deere names new dealers in Africa
John Deere names new dealers in Africa
4th May 2021 By: Irma Venter

Following an announcement to expand its construction lineup into new markets, John Deere has made public the first three construction and forestry dealers responsible for the Southern African... 


Bell posts R57m full-year loss, but says order books healthy in most regions
15th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

A 14% year-on-year decrease in sales for the financial year ended December 31, 2020, has led to JSE-listed materials handing equipment company Bell Equipment reporting a loss after tax of... 


TATA International Africa sets up finance offering, uptime strategy supports growth
12th March 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Trading and distribution company TATA International Africa's uptime strategy has allowed it to improve turnover and profitability over the past year. It also supports the pursuit of its growth and... 


Poultry Master Plan benefiting industry, says Sapa
26th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

The Poultry Master Plan, as implemented by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), is propelling new entrants and emerging role-players in the industry to build their businesses... 


STIR THE MIXING POT
The XT gearbox is a unique gearing system that has a twin-shaft mixer instead of a single-shaft mixer
Mixer successfully increases plant efficiency
22nd January 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

German drive technology manufacturer SEW Eurodrive provided its services and gearboxes for a mixer replacement which was fabricated by family-owned feed milling original equipment manufacturer... 


PRETTY PUMP
Verder offers bespoke food grade pumps to both the brewery and winery industries
Pumping with flavour for multiproduct lines
13th November 2020 By: Halima Frost

Industrial equipment supplier Verder Group has recently redesigned the structure of its hygienic brands – this included rebranding and adding sanitary pump supplier JEC JR’s series of pumps to its... 


LEARNING CURVE
The ability to re-look at the company's research and development strategy has been important to SKF during the Covid-19 pandemic
Shift in strategy to maximise offering
6th November 2020 By: Halima Frost

Bearings manufacturer and distributor SKF held a virtual webinar last month to discuss the company’s three-pronged strategy shift to better meet client requirements.  “The strategy has encouraged... 


COMPREHENSIVELY CRAFTY 
The comprehensive range of Craft Bearings is now being distributed in South African and it's neighbouring countries
New bearing brand well received
6th November 2020 By: Halima Frost

Bearings and accessories distributor Bearings International (BI) says the range from bearing manufacturer Craft Bearings has drawn a positive response across different sectors, with notable... 


BALLSY UNIT
The FYH brand of ball bearing and spherical bearing units conforms to required standards for the South African bearing market
Bearings supplier awarded distributorship
6th November 2020 By: Halima Frost

Bearing manufacturer and distributor ISO Bearings South Africa has launched a substantial marketing drive to announce its being a distributor of bearing manufacturer FYH Bearings in Southern and... 


DEWATERING SOLUTIONS 
WEDA D drainage pumps are designed to pump water containing abrasive solids of 4 mm to 12 mm diameter
Dewatering solutions suited for versatile applications
9th October 2020

Industrial equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco’s WEDA electric submersible pump series offers dewatering solutions for the construction, industrial, agriculture, emergency and maintenance sectors,... 


Significant potential exists for local capital equipment exporters
Significant potential exists for local capital equipment exporters
10th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

South African Capital Equipment Exporters Council (Saceec) director and CEO Eric Bruggeman has pointed out that South African capital equipment exporters had exported R178-billion worth of capital... 


John Deere to launch VR showroom during virtual Nampo
John Deere to launch VR showroom during virtual Nampo
3rd September 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Agricultural original-equipment manufacturer John Deere Africa has announced that it will launch its newly developed three-dimensional (3D) and virtual reality (VR) showroom during the virtual... 


France donates R1.8m worth of medical equipment to South Africa
France donates R1.8m worth of medical equipment to South Africa
27th August 2020 By: Sane Dhlamini

The French government has donated R1.8-million worth of medical material and personal protective equipment to South Africa, which will be distributed to hospitals in the Northern Cape, North West,... 


Competition Tribunal approves Senwesbel merger
18th August 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Competition Tribunal has issued an order approving the proposed merger between investment holdings company Senwesbel, its subsidiary agricultural business Senwes, and agricultural company... 


HANDY RANGE
Bearings International has seen a huge increase in demand for its range of Grippaz hand gloves and has increased its stockholding
Sector welcomes bearing distributor’s new products
7th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Demand for the agriculture-specific products offered by Southern Africa bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) is slowly picking up now that lockdown... 


ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE
Small-scale farming can be encouraged to provide produce for the containerised factory, which comes prefitted with dryer units
Mobile factories reduce time, costs
7th August 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Agricultural processing equipment supplier Dryers for Africa supplies containerised processing factories fitted with agricultural dryer units which enable clients without access to a factory to buy... 


MEETING MARKET DEMANDS
Rand-Air offer diesel-driven pumps for when power is not available at the source that meet the needs of the undersupplied market for high-head pumps
Pump rentals effective contingency plan to ensure food security
7th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

When a pump used for agricultural applications fails, it poses a significant risk to the food production cycle, revenue generation and, ultimately, the food supply chain during a time when South... 


Invicta sells agricultural equipment businesses
20th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Investment holding and management company Invicta Holdings will sell four businesses owned by its subsidiary Humulani Marketing to CNH Industrial. The businesses being sold are Northmec, NHSA, CSE... 


Kammanassie farmer Morné Jonker with the drone sprayer used to fight alien vegetation
Drones used to combat spread of water-sapping alien trees in semi-arid Karoo
17th July 2020 By: Donna Slater

Drones are being used by the agricultural community in the Western Cape, and more specifically the semi-arid Karoo region, where water resources are under strain, to fight invasive and water-hungry... 


Drones Council launched to expedite advancement of regulatory environment
15th July 2020 By: Donna Slater

The Drone Council South Africa (DCSA) was launched on July 15 with its first webinar to update global stakeholders in the private and public sectors on progress being made in the drones industry,... 


DEMAND FOR DURABILITY The corrosion-resistant properties of stainless steel have assisted in making a Jooste cylinder the cylinder of choice for more than 95% of users in South Africa
R&D on hold to keep doors open
29th May 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Stainless steel cylinder manufacturer Jooste Cylinder & Pump Company has implemented various measures, such as delaying research and development (R&D) projects, to assist staff as much as possible... 


JOHN MANUELL
The full potential of sugar production processes lies in leveraging available data to drive the seamless interoperability among people, assets and production processes
Sector increasingly adopting digitalisation
22nd May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Technology provider ABB Southern Africa believes that digitalisation can address the production challenges of the sugar industry. 


Afgri launches equipment rental facilitation platform
Afgri launches equipment rental facilitation platform
20th May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Agricultural services company Afgri Agri Services on May 20 unveiled its new agriculture technology platform called Axl, which is the first of its kind in South Africa. The online platform is... 


LLEWELLYN OWEN
It was decided that the Monolec range would be made more accessible to all those in the whole spectrum of industry, and to those in the private markets
Lubrication solution more accessible for agriculture sector
15th May 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Industrial lubrication solutions provider Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa is supplying its Monolec engine oils in 5 ℓ and 1 ℓ containers to accommodate the requirements of bakkies and small... 


KRIBAN GOVENDER It is critical for customers to have dependable support from a highly experienced team with combined technical skills and expertise
Company joins distributor group as Southern Africa supplier
8th May 2020

Industrial equipment and tools supplier Industri Tools & Equipment has recently launched as, part of distributor and technical services solution provider Engineering Solutions Group, a subsidiary... 


TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED 
All cells in the ABB FlexLoader range are standardised and built using the latest technology to meet the increasing requirements for flexible and cost-effective production
Next-generation machine tool introduced
8th May 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Automation company ABB has begun the introduction of its FlexLoader to the South African market. The FlexLoader, which next generation of machine tools, contains tending cells that are designed to... 


SPOILT FOR CHOICE The range of linear way products includes linear guides, runner blocks, rails, ball screws, bushings and shafts, designed for use in diverse applications
Company expands range to meet engineering demands
8th May 2020

With the growing trend for companies to move away from manual machine operation to specialised mechanisation as part of cost saving programmes, industrial equipment supplier BMG has made a... 


Tools supplier awarded tool kit contract
8th May 2020

The Colliery Training College (CTC) in Emalahleni has awarded industrial equipment and tools supplier Industri Tools & Equipment the 2020 contract to supply tool kits, which are used during mining-... 


Agritech solutions can help farmers offset Covid-19 risks, says Standard Bank
Agritech solutions can help farmers offset Covid-19 risks, says Standard Bank
6th May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Financial services provider Standard Bank says digital solutions can help farmers to keep operations functioning and efficiently so during times of uncertainty. Agribusiness head Nico Groenewald... 


MULCH ADO
The Bell M350 Mulcher is a niche solution developed in consultation with customers from the South African forestry industry
Mulcher developed for S African conditions
1st May 2020

Local original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Bell Equipment has developed the Bell M350 Mulcher, which caters to the forestry industry and has been specially geared for South Africa’s hot and dusty... 


South African agriculture is dependent on imports for key inputs
1st May 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

While South Africa was a net exporter of agricultural products, the country had to import a large proportion of the inputs required to produce this surplus, independent research body the Bureau for... 


TRACTORS FOR AFRICA
The new 6B tractors were designed specifically with Africa in mind
New tractor designed for African conditions
1st May 2020 By: Darren Parker

Original-equipment manufacturer John Deere received approval from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications to market and sell its new 6B series of tractors in South Africa, following... 


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