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Procurement management pay-as-you-use solution launched

By: Schalk Burger 1st July 2016 Master data quality company Pilog has developed a content-as-a-service (CaaS) offering for procurement management using its detailed item description repository and international standards-based methods developed over 20 years. This will enable companies and departments to quickly and easily... →

Local company awarded German welding agency

By: Simon Sonnekus 17th June 2016 The acquisition of the South African agency for German tooling manufacturer Orbitalum Tools will allow Dowson & Dobson (D&D) Industrial to provide welding solutions for industries that require tube and pipe-welding preparation. D&D Industrial is a division of Actum Industrial. Both Actum... →

WERNER SMIT The acquisition of Orbitalum tools has enabled Actum to expand to higher-growth sectors such as the pharmaceuticals industry

Drives company envisions new developments

By: Simon Sonnekus 17th June 2016 The depressed economy and tightened budgets have not diminished the need for quality products, but rather increased demand for German-made products, notes German industrial drives and motors multinational SEW-Eurodrive. SEW-Eurodrive MD Raymond Obermeyer indicates that although mining and mineral... →

RAYMOND OBERMEYER German products are synonymous with quality and innovation, as they continuously produce high-quality products

Clamps remain a trusted product across projects

By: Victor Moolman 17th June 2016 Distributor of connection systems for steelwork Structural Fixing Systems has been providing products from UK-based fastener systems manufacturer Lindapter for South African projects since 1976. →

GAUTRAIN Structural Fixing Systems has supplied the Gautrain project with Lindapter products

Pioneer Foods, Energy Partners in national solar programme

By: Mia Breytenbach 17th June 2016 Food and beverage manufacturer Pioneer Foods, in conjunction with energy solutions service provider Energy Partners’ solar division, has rolled out a solar programme, which is about 60% complete. The programme entails the installation of large commercial solar systems with a combined size of... →

PROGRAMME ROLL-OUT As part of the solar programme Pioneer Food’s Klerksdorp Mill in the North West has a 752 kW rooftop installation

Tricky hydro scheme checks completed

By: Simon Sonnekus 27th May 2016 Difficult-to-complete inspections, high up at a water-storage scheme, in KwaZulu-Natal, were easily completed within the allotted time using rope access. Rope access solutions provider Skyriders marketing manager Mike Zinn notes that the operation – which took place after the conclusion of one... →

ROPE ACCESS The shafts inspected at a KZN hydro scheme were over 700 m long, 6 m in diameter and with 25˚ slopes

Transnet Engineering targets big rise in third-party orders as OEM strategy evolves

By: Terence Creamer 19th May 2016 The engineering unit of State-owned Transnet has set a target of securing 40% of its revenue from third-party orders by 2021, which would represent a material increase from current levels of around 12%. The bulk of Transnet Engineering’s R10-billion in yearly revenues is currently derived from... →

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Transnet chief advanced manufacturing officer Thamsanqa Jiyane

Ingula set for completion next month

By: Sascha Solomons 13th May 2016 Mechanical engineering contracting company SA FIVE Engineering says State-owned power utility Eskom’s Ingula pumped-storage scheme’s commissioning is set to be completed by the end of next month. “The construction of Ingula is complete and only the commissioning needs to be done. Unit 3 and Unit... →

INGULA POWER STATION The new hydropower station nears completion

Lubricants to aid equipment life span

6th May 2016 International oil and gas industries company and platinum sponsors at this year’s African Utility Week, Shell, will be focusing on the promotion of its commercial lubricant products at the event, which can aid in maintaining equipment used in renewable energy generation. →

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DECREASING MAINTENANCE COSTS Shell’s range of commercial lubricants can prolong the lifespan of various equipment, including wind farm turbines, used to generate renewable energy

US IoT company to acquire South Africa satellite access company

By: Schalk Burger 29th April 2016 US machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) company Orbcomm will acquire South African advanced satellite and remote asset-control and management company Skygistics to expand its geographic footprint in the African M2M and IoT markets, says Skygistics chairperson Kevin Eborall.... →

NEIL HATTINGH Improvements in communications capabilities and reduced data latency across Africa is expected to improve customers’ quality of service

Ekurhuleni budget maintains ‘pro-poor' stance

By: Samantha Herbst 28th April 2016 In an attempt to maintain a pro-poor stance on public spending aimed at improving social development, the City of Ekurhuleni will inject R3.5-billion of its 2016 budget for into its community empowerment package, Mintirho Ya Vula Vula. Tabling the budget vote for the city on Thursday, mayoral... →

Rural sewage treatment improved by new membrane

22nd April 2016 Water, energy, air and hygiene solutions specialist ImproChem believes that a critical contributor to a healthy population is a well managed sewage process. Owing to this, the company has designed membrane bioreactors (MBRs) for the treatment of sewage at plants in rural municipalities. →

SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT The steps needed to clean sewage might decrease significantly

Cape Town receives new technology for sewer construction

22nd April 2016 The AVN 800 XC Herrenknecht micro-tunnelling machine (AVN 800), which will be used for a sewer project, has been delivered to the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation at a cost of R10.6-million. →

IFAT highlights sewage treatment technology

22nd April 2016 Owing to economic necessities and new legal regulations dictating the course in the international water and sewage industry, trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management IFAT – taking place from May 30 to June 3 in Munich, Germany – will showcase how the environmental... →

IFAT TRADE FAIR The water sector at IFAT will show how the industry is responding to water and sewage crises around the world

Excessive water restrictions impact on sewage treatment systems

By: Victor Moolman 22nd April 2016 Extreme and prolonged water restrictions could have a negative impact on the sewage treatment system if it is not managed properly says the Water Research Commission (WRC). →

TREATMENT PLANT The impact of a draught on the sewerage system is still being researched

Wireless solution retrofitted for optimum plant efficiency

By: Kimberley Smuts 15th April 2016 Instrumentation and process automation company Endress+Hauser is recoding temperatures in the roll neck bearings – used in a rolling mill – by implementing its wireless solution, the WirelessHART, to optimise plant efficiency for a heavy plate manufacturer. By installing the WirelessHART, the... →

Casspir vehicle shedding its apartheid links as it takes on peacekeeping role

By: Dylan Slater 8th April 2016 Defence vehicle systems company Denel Land Systems (DLS) is continuing to update and broaden the versatility of the Casspir family of mine-protected vehicles – a move that is not only safeguarding the South African-developed platform, but also helping the vehicle to shed its controversial past... →

Remanufacturing combats plant maintenance challenges

By: Kimberley Smuts 1st April 2016 With more sophisticated components being used in diesel engines today, maintenance has become more of a challenge for plant operators and this has been exacerbated by the continued lack of available skills. Diesel engine component remanufacturer, Metric Automotive Engineering says this situation... →

ONGOING CHALLENGE There is a need for plant operators need to cater for all the different machines in terms of parts stockholding

First phase of N8 highway rehabilitation due for completion in June

By: Samantha Herbst 31st March 2016 The first of two contracts that will see the rehabilitation of the N8 highway between Bloemfontein and Thaba Nchu is due for completion in June, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) revealed on Thursday. Sanral embarked on the two-contract upgrade owing to a significant... →

Airline industry group joins European inquiry into aviation aftermarket support and services

By: Keith Campbell 24th March 2016 The European Commission’s (EC’s) investigation into allegations that aviation original-equipment manufactures (OEMs) have abused their dominant market positions has been joined, in the role of a complainant, by the International Air Transport Association (Iata). The association announced this on... →

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Tony Tyler

Pumps focus shifting from buying to MRO

By: Nadine James 18th March 2016 Amid depressed commodity prices and expected increased interest rates, companies and government entities often spend less on capital projects, resulting in fewer new pumps being bought, but more focus on maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), says industrial components supplier RS Components... →

ITT FLOWJET DIAPHRAGM PUMP One of the 400 pumps and accessories stocked by RS Components

New body for South African defence industry launched

By: Keith Campbell 18th March 2016 South Africa’s National Defence Industry Council (NDIC) was formally launched by Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula on March 3. “Today marks an historic day in the existence of the South African Defence Industry and its relationship with the South African government... →

New defence industry council to develop strategy for sector this year

By: Keith Campbell 18th March 2016 The National Defence Industry Council (NDIC) should have its strategy for the sector completed by the last day of November, Defence Secretary Dr Sam Gulube has affirmed. He was speaking at the official launch of the Council. This strategy will be the result of the efforts of a number of... →

Enamel steel versatility displayed in new tables

11th March 2016 Global restaurant chain Nando’s has recently started using vitreous enamel steel as a new material for its table tops. The vitreous enamel steel for the tables is being supplied by vitreous enamel steel manufacturer and installer Vitrex. Durban-based interior design firm, Egg Designs, discovered... →

CREATIVE TABLES The Portuguese roots of Nando's influenced the decision to opt for a 'kitchen table' concept for the new restaurant tables

New National Defence Industry Council to develop strategy for the sector during this year

By: Keith Campbell 3rd March 2016 The National Defence Industry Council (NDIC) should have its strategy for the sector completed by the last day of November, Defence Secretary Dr Sam Gulube stated on Thursday. He was speaking at the official launch of the Council. This strategy will be the result of the efforts of a number of... →

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Defence Secretary Dr Sam Gulube

South Africa launches new body for the local defence industry

By: Keith Campbell 3rd March 2016 South Africa’s National Defence Industry Council (NDIC) was formally launched by Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula on Thursday. “Today marks an historic day in the existence of the South African defence industry and its relationship with the South African government... →

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Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula

Rail maintenance designer preserves investment in SA

By: Bruce Montiea 26th February 2016 Despite challenges, such as uncertain future business prospects, in the South African rail industry, heavy on-track maintenance machinery designer and manufacturer Plasser South Africa maintains a constant investment programme. The programme includes maintaining a suitable number of heavy... →

Fuchs Petrolub expands global reach

12th February 2016 Global lubricant producer Fuchs Petrolub has expanded its stable with the acquisition of two recognised lubricant brands in 2015. →

Robust, nonclogging materials extend life of cooling towers

5th February 2016 The upgrading of a cooling tower’s fill media with components constructed out of robust and non-clogging materials such as polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or stainless steel can lead to cost-effective ways of extending the life of a cooling tower. According to cooling tower... →

RENOVATION Regularly upgrading the cooling tower reduces maintenance downtime

Gauteng road-rail vehicle innovator outlines semi-autonomous vision

By: Terence Creamer 29th January 2016 South African road-rail vehicle (RRV) developer RailPro is pursuing a semi-autonomous-vehicle solution, which it believes could open up new market opportunities for its vehicles, which are currently employed primarily in maintenance and repair operations. The company has pioneered a solution that... →

Genset components supplier offers repair, maintenance support

4th December 2015 Genset building and electro-mechanical power provider Vert Energy Group is offering a holistic service to electro-mechanical power generation mining that encompass the supply of dependable components to generator manufactures through the support of repair and maintenance facilities throughout... →

GRANT ROBERTSON Providing backup for backup solutions to minimise downtime on prime and standby generators

Microfiltration key in equipment maintenance in African conditions

By: Malusi Mkhize 27th November 2015 Africa’s extreme environment calls for more effective microfiltration applications to remove wear particles and dirt contamination from lubricants says microfine filtration solutions and vacuum automated and dehydration systems provider Filter Focus, COO Craig FitzGerald. “When new oil that has... →

FILTERING TO THE LAST PARTICLE Microfine filtering extends equipment life span and components by up to ten times

Battery-powered bolting system designed for turbine maintenance

27th November 2015 While there are battery-powered bolting solutions for wind turbine maintenance, the general consensus among wind energy industry stakeholders is that these solutions lack battery longevity and often succumb to overheating and bending, says bolting systems manufacturer Hytorc COO Jason Junkers.... →

LITHIUM GUN The battery-powered bolting gun is ideal for wind turbine maintenance

Regular inspections, monitoring a must to improve turbine efficiency

By: Nadine James 27th November 2015 Systematic independent technical inspections and independent real-time, around-the-clock condition monitoring of wind turbines, which are rarely done in South Africa, will improve their operational efficiency, maintenance and life span, advocates Cape Town-based renewable-energy consultant... →

SMOOTH OPERATION Independent inspections ensure that wind turbines operate efficiently

R40m investment to boost trailer company’s supply, service offering

By: Mia Breytenbach 20th November 2015 In its drive to become a “one-stop truck and trailer shop”, local commercial trailer manufacturer Paramount Trailers has invested more than R40-million in two new divisions – Paramount Trucks, and a service, repair and refurbishment factory – at its 75 000 m2 Midvaal manufacturing facility in... →

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MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEMAND An increase in the sale of multifunctional trailers can be attributed to shorter transporting contracts and the increasingly varied nature of transported cargo

First batch of artisans from R60-million training facility near graduation

By: Dylan Slater 20th November 2015 About 900 potential artisans, representing the first intake at project services corporation Hydra-Arc’s Secunda-based artisan training facility, Mshiniwami Training Academy, are well on their way to completing their training. →

UPSKILLING INDUSTRY The Mshiniwami facility can cater for up to 1 200 students, based on workplace-learning rotation schedules

Rope-access specialist successfully completes Eskom silo maintenance

By: Kimberley Smuts 13th November 2015 Rope-access specialist Skyriders removed coal hangups and conducted high-pressure washing on the internal silo surfaces at one of State-owned power utility Eskom’s silos. The project started in mid-July and was completed that same month. Removing the coal hangups required two teams of experienced... →

COAL HANGUPS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED The Skyriders team spent five days and five nights removing the coal hangups, with the high-pressure washing of the internal silo taking three days

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