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WESSEL LEMMER Achieving sustainable food security for urban and rural citizens remains an important priority for governments across Africa
Sustainable partnerships needed to ensure Africa’s food security
18th August 2017 By: David Oliveira

New approaches and sustainable partnerships are required to ensure food security for Africa’s rapidly urbanising population, says financial services provider Absa senior agricultural economist... 


MAXIMUM BENEFIT
Hinomoto’s small-scale tractors ensure that farmland is used in the most efficient way possible, maximising yield sizes
Small farms an economical option in South Africa
11th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

While many medium-sized farms have been unable to weather the challenges facing the South African agricultural industry and have consequently been absorbed by larger commercial farms, smaller... 


STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
With effective water management and good subsurface drainage, soil health conditions can be created for irrigation farming to assist with food security in South Africa
Agricultural irrigation efficiency framework improves water use
11th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Through intensive research, the Agricultural Research Council’s Institute for Agricultural Engineering has developed a framework to improve water efficiency in agricultural irrigation systems in... 


PLANT PROTECTION Haygrove’s multispan polytunnel structure provides a controlled environment for the aquaponic and hydroponic systems
Creative farming methods ensure sustainability
11th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Amid extreme weather, regulatory barriers and import competition, South African farmers need to think creatively about farming practices – not only to reduce costs but also preserve an environment... 


BETTER FEED
The Vermeer R2300 basket rake ensures a cleaner forage, increasing the production value of dairy and beef cattle
Equipment drives farming sustainability
11th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Forward-thinking livestock farmers who are willing to embrace the use of new equipment in their operations will forge a way forward amid the economic and ecological hardships facing South Africa’s... 


MULTIPURPOSE PRODUCT Rust-Anode is perfect for applications where an anti-corrosion seal would be beneficial
Rust-prevention sealing system ideal for corrosive environments
11th August 2017 By: Nadine James

Engineering components manufacturer Bearing Man Group’s (BMG’s) range of sealing products includes the Rust-Anode cold galvanisation system, designed for rust prevention in diverse industries, says... 


First delivery of locomotives expected in Q4
4th August 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Rail technology provider Bombardier Transportation (BT) will hand over the first of 240 Bombardier Traxx Africa locomotives to State-owned freight utility Transnet, during the fourth quarter of... 


Station’s strategic location to improve corridor capacity
4th August 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Rosmead station, in the Eastern Cape, was identified as strategic in improving operational capacity along the export corridor and forms part of Phase 1 of State-owned freight utility Transnet’s... 


RIAAN GRAHAM
Connectivity to the Internet is essential and if it is available at a school, WiFi can be used to distribute access to the students
Education institutions struggling with connectivity
28th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Amid water, electricity and basic infrastructure challenges at various education institutions, the lack of Internet connectivity has also been a challenge, states wireless connectivity firm Ruckus... 


SEAL OF APPROVAL
The first cohort of graduates received their red-seal toolmaker occupational certificates last month
First red-seal toolmaker certificates handed over
28th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The National Tooling Initiative Programme (NTIP) celebrated the milestone of handing over the first red-seal toolmaker occupational certificates to twelve graduates last month at the South African... 


FUTURE FARM
One of Agco’s Future Farm’s responsibilities is to teach aspiring tractor technicians how to service Agco-distributed tractors
US farm equipment maker looking to Africa for future growth
28th July 2017 By: Donna Slater

US-based agricultural equipment manufacturer and supplier Agco is directing a large portion of its future growth potential into Africa, specifically South Africa, as a key market going forward.  


NAKAMBALA SUGAR MILL
Illovo Sugar appointed Bosch Projects as engineering, procurement and construction management consultants for the mill’s expansion
Nakambala sugar mill expansion project completed
21st July 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

During the third quarter of 2017, project management and equipment design company Bosch Projects completed the implementation of the Nakambala Product Alignment and Refinery project in Mazabuka,... 


EDDIE SWANEPOEL
The knowledge gained from hard-wearing African sugar applications has been essential in converting other relatively new markets to using Vesconite Bearings’ products
Lessons learned underpin multicontinent sugar strategy
21st July 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Specialised polymer manufacturer Vesconite Bearings believes that the experience it has gained from KwaZulu-Natal sugar mills will prove instrumental in ensuring the success of its multi-continent... 


Industrial IoT platform enables companies to customise solutions
14th July 2017 By: Schalk Burger

Network solutions provider Vula Telematix is inviting industrial and commercial organisations to develop fit-for-purpose industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems for their specific needs on an... 


Desalination could be the answer, but financial hindrances remain – DWS
13th July 2017 By: Anine Kilian

While desalination could be the answer to addressing water crises in South Africa, there are still a number of financial challenges surrounding it, says Department of Water and Sanitation... 


AB-InBev Africa president Ricardo Tadeu
SAB invests R2.8bn in expanding Gauteng breweries
11th July 2017 By: Anine Kilian

Multinational beverage and brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB-InBev) subsidiary South African Breweries (SAB) will invest R2.8-billion into brewery expansions, including two new packaging... 


DUST CONTROL
The grab discharge cycle includes transferring materials down the line using handling systems
Control system minimises dust escape during grab discharge
7th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Materials handling equipment supplier BLT South Africa’s Samson travelling Eco-Hoppers have an effective dust control system that minimises the escape of dust during the grab discharge cycle. 


SHIFTING PARADIGM
This new method for the evaluation of air filter elements represents a paradigm shift
Filter standard replacement to occur over 18-month transition period
7th July 2017

The new test standard for International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 16890, for filter testing and assessment, replaced European Standard (EN) 779 as of January this year, with a... 


GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS
This instrument was developed by Booyco Electronics, specifically to improve safety in any confined spaces
New-generation Sentient hand-held unit for gas detection
7th July 2017

The new generation Ingress Protection 68 rated Sentient handheld unit is widely regarded as the most cost effective, sophisticated and low maintenance gas detection device in the mining industry... 


UPGRADED SCRUBBER
Valued at about R10-million the overall project upgrades an existing 3.6-m-diameter scrubber
Rustenburg scrubber upgrade project set for completion
7th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Chemicals and process engineering company Lodestone Engineering is set to complete the supply of equipment as part of an upgrade to an existing large wet scrubber for a major platinum producer in... 


THERMOMETER APPLICATIONS
Applications include the industrial maintenance, the electrical as well as the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industries
Thermometer designed and tested for industry use
7th July 2017

Handheld-products supplier Fluke - represented locally by distribution service provider Comtest - has launched the Fluke 64 MAX IR thermometer with internal memory, unattended monitoring, improved... 


EXPANDING PRODUCT OFFERING
PMPS partnered with solar system integrator Solar Injection Australia to import complete units that include a solar power unit
Need for accurate designs of dosing systems
7th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

The designs for dosing systems in the gas and fumes industries have to be accurate to ensure safety, says chemical dosing and pumping applications supplier Packaged Metering and Pumping Solutions... 


Company aims for positive impact on environment
16th June 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Environmental management company I-CAT Environmental Solutions aims to deliver a product and service offering that impacts the environment favourably when compared with traditionally used products. 


Barloworld Equipment celebrates 90 years in South Africa
16th June 2017 By: Donna Slater

South African distributor of US-based construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar’s products, Barloworld Equipment turns 90 years old this year – a milestone set in place in 1927 when Charles... 


Need for environmental awareness in growing industry
16th June 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

There is a growing need for the construction industry to become more environmentally aware, which includes considering solvent emissions, recycling and toxicity, and building materials supplier... 


VICTOR BOUGUENON
Trends include South Africa’s property and construction players committing to greener practices
Several Green trends expected to emerge this year
16th June 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

As the green-building groundswell takes hold globally, construction materials supplier AfriSam says industry can expect to several trends emerge this year. 


SOL-ONE
The luminaire has an integrated photocell and an integrated motion sensor
Luminaire manufacturer expands product offering
16th June 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Energy efficient luminaires manufacturer Beka Schréder launched a new standalone solar luminaire – the SOL-ONE – in May 2017, which uses the most efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs), says Beka... 


Bell, Kobelco forge Southern African excavator alliance
7th June 2017 By: Anine Kilian

Earthmoving equipment dealer Bell Equipment has signed an agreement with Japanese excavator specialist Kobelco Construction Machinery for the exclusive distribution and support of the Kobelco range... 


Continuous improvement concept to increase productivity
Continuous improvement concept to increase productivity
2nd June 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

As part of the company’s commitment to stay relevant through innovation, local stainless steel and aluminium cookware manufacturer Hendler and Hart is implementing a substantial two-year... 


PARAMOTORS
The paramotors using a running start are limited to one person
Three new paramotors available for South African market
26th May 2017 By: Victor Moolman

Paramotor manufacturer Parajet has started the distribution of the Maverick, Volution 3 and Zenith paramotors as well as the Falco paratrike, in South Africa, all of which can be used for... 


Largest standard tractor unveiled to domestic agriculture industry at Nampo
19th May 2017 By: Donna Slater

The world’s largest standard production tractor, the Fendt 1000 Vario, has this week been launched to the South African market by US agriculture equipment distributor Agco during agriculture trade... 


AUTOMATIC APPLICATION
The equipment requires no electrical supply or labour to operate
Company reaches 400-mark installation milestone
19th May 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Water solutions company Amanziflow Projects have installed more than 400 of its locally developed Fluid Dynamic Systems automatic diaphragm valves (FDS-DVs) across Southern Africa to date.  


KUBOTA
Kubota machines will be at the Smith Power Equipment stand
Agriculture important for economic growth
12th May 2017 By: Victor Moolman

The continued growth of agricultural exhibition Nampo Harvest Day, in the Free State, reflects the importance of agriculture to the economic growth of South Africa, says equipment supplier Smith... 


BALE MAKER
Agricultural equipment from Vermeer has been used to create hay bales in the Free State
Nampo provides ideal platform to penetrate region
12th May 2017 By: Victor Moolman

With aspirations to start distribution of its agriculture products across sub-Saharan Africa, Industrial equipment supplier Vermeer believes the Nampo Harvest Day is an ideal platform to promote... 


TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Minister Senzeni Zokwana and NWU Faculty of Engineering Prof LJ Grobler survey the SUNfarming Food & Energy project
High-level support for innovative agrosolar greenhouse concept
12th May 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has pledged its support for the SUNfarming Food & Energy project run by North-West University (NWU), in Potchefstroom, in the North West... 


CONTROL CONCEPT
Finding the right software structure is just as important as the hardware
Robotic solution for machine tools industry
28th April 2017

When it comes to the automated feeding of machine tools, the choice of the right robot set-up and manipulator is a key element in the planning process, says Japanese robotics company Yaskawa. 


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