https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/manufacturing-sector Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:11:37 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/infrastructure-procurement-policy-and-industrialisation-in-the-spotlight-2026-06-26 Creamer Media Reporter INFRASTRUCTURE & INDUSTRIALISATION Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0200 724398 1782467530 1782458700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281547_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96873_2026-06-25_second_take_en.mp490511516 Infrastructure, procurement policy and industrialisation in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gap-between-policy-intent-and-action-must-be-closed-to-halt-deindustrialisation-2026-06-24 Terence Creamer INDUSTRIAL POLICY Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200 724245 1782372111 1782308700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280917_resized_mervynnaidoo06261022.jpeg Seifsa president Mervyn Naidoo, who is also Actom CEO 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rexroth-takes-customers-on-tour-of-production-facilities-to-celebrate-sixtieth-anniversary-2026-06-19 Schalk Burger INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200 723926 1782137254 1781877600 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280405_resized_boschrexrothsaceoandafricapresidentchrisriley1022.jpg Bosch Rexroth South Africa CEO and Bosch Rexroth Africa president Chris Riley 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramokgopa-urges-africa-to-turn-cross-border-power-plans-into-bankable-projects-2026-06-17 Mariaan Webb ELECTRICITY Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0200 723627 1781685311 1781684220 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279205_resized_kgosientshoramakogopaataef1022.jpeg Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-industrial-development-strategy-metals-sector-stress-in-the-spotlight-2026-06-12 Creamer Media Reporter METALS & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200 723412 1781268084 1781247600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278681_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96794_2026-06-12_second_take_en.mp4107742111 New Industrial Development Strategy, metals sector stress in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/recycling-technology-aids-circular-ambitions-asphalt-production-2026-06-12 Trent Roebeck Manufacturing Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722339 1780991713 1781215200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275074_resized_llraptechmay202611022.jpeg MODERN ROAD CONSTRUCTION Advanced Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement technologies help improve sustainability while maintaining asphalt quality and performance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramokgopa-to-seek-cabinet-approval-soon-to-extend-tariff-discounts-to-more-industries-2026-06-11 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & INDUSTRY Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200 723395 1781244092 1781188800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278517_resized_kgosientshoramokgopaseifsa1022.jpeg Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturing-production-decreased-by-29-yy-in-april-2026-06-11 Sabrina Jardim MANUFACTURING Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200 723389 1781189224 1781186400 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278489_resized_0001259265resized0001225639resizedstatssanicolaiclaassen1022.jpg Nicolai Claassen 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-steel-sector-at-deindustrialisation-inflection-point-2026-06-10 Terence Creamer STEEL Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200 723302 1781769246 1781110800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278193_resized_manufacturingapisasolburgsteelpipeplant90911duaneonline.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tiger-brands-advances-to-2030-renewables-target-with-solar-at-seven-manufacturing-sites-2026-06-09 Schalk Burger MANUFACTURING & ENERGY Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:41:00 +0200 723186 1781003921 1781001660 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277841_resized_tigerbrandsboksburgculinarymanufacturingsitesolarjun261022.jpg SOLAR POWER Tiger Brands’ Culinary manufacturing site in Boksburg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industrial-strategy-outlines-3ds-vision-while-fighting-deindustrialisation-rearguard-action-2026-06-08 Terence Creamer INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200 723118 1781248739 1780938000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277632_resized_arcelormittalrailandstructuresdonna1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/galvanisation-boosts-corrosion-protection-for-solar-structures-2026-06-05 Trent Roebeck Manufacturing Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721732 1780382592 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273189_resized_hdgasamarch2026solarpanelsgalvanizingimage1may20261022.jpeg PANEL PROTECTION Effective solar panel galvanising is important to ensure corrosion protection 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nanoflake-tech-improves-corrosion-resistance-prolongs-asset-life-2026-06-05 Trent Roebeck Manufacturing Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721555 1780382591 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272668_resized_corrocoatimg20250309may20261022.jpeg AREA OF CORROSION The LHWP tunnel that required corrosion protection solutions from Corrocoat and its Nanoflake technology 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/alternative-fuels-reduce-costs-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Manufacturing Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721758 1780382590 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273280_resized_cementconcreteoricolliquidalternatefuel06261022.jpeg REFUSE REUSE Oricol Environmental converts hazardous waste and high-calorific materials into alternative fuels for cement kilns 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/coating-prolongs-floor-life-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Manufacturing Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721755 1780382589 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273264_resized_cementconcretespraylock106261022.jpeg SPECIALISED COATING The SCP P3 silica coating distributed by SprayLock Africa literally strengthens concrete from within 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-equipment-improves-manufacturers-output-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Manufacturing Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721757 1780382590 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273268_resized_cementconcreteostvibratingequipment1022.jpeg SHAKING IT UP The vibrating equipment supplied by OST-Africa to Vula Concrete has greatly improved the quality and output for Vula 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cement-association-marks-ten-year-anniversary-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Manufacturing Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721761 1780992027 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/boiler-upgrades-maximise-efficiency-at-fishmeal-plant-2026-06-05-1 Keabetswe Shilakwe Manufacturing Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721838 1781016212 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273715_resized_oceanaboilercapture21022.jpg COMBUSTION MONITORING The upgraded boilers are equipped with combustion monitoring instrumentation to ensure optimal combustion conditions 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-why-eskoms-carbon-intensity-may-become-the-biggest-strategic-challenge-for-south-african-exporters-2026-06-01 Creamer Media Reporter MANUFACTURING Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200 722584 1780321334 1780320180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275846_resized_0001260390resized0001255730resized0001236015resizeduntitled237.jpeg EE Publishers MD Chris Yelland 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/smart-maintenance-systems-demonstrably-enhance-operational-performance-2026-05-29 Lumkile Nkomfe Manufacturing Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721372 1780045446 1780005600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272147_resized_seweurodrivesdriveradariotsuitemay20261022.jpg GOOD INSIGHT SEW-EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar IoT Suite for industrial gear units provides advanced condition monitoring and data-driven insights. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/mmd-group-magna-unveil-new-product-range-for-southern-african-market-2026-05-26 Creamer Media Reporter Manufacturing Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200 722113 1779801845 1779861600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274397_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96674_2026-05-19_rer834_magna4.mp497304958 MMD Group, MAGNA unveil new product range for Southern African market https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tau-says-cabinet-approved-industrial-strategy-to-be-backed-by-implementation-plan-2026-05-26 Terence Creamer INDUSTRIAL POLICY Tue, 26 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200 722156 1779861555 1779807000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274490_resized_parkstau05261022.jpeg Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/local-assembly-stock-holding-boost-solution-availability-2026-05-22 Nadine Ramdass Manufacturing Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720736 1778227749 1779400800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270255_resized_nordmaxxdrivexcbmg2205261022.png OFFERING EXPANSION In conjunction with it launch, BMG hosted a series of MAXXDRIVE roadshows to showcase the advanced technology and diverse applications 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/german-engineered-solutions-meet-evolving-local-demands-2026-05-22 Nadine Ramdass Manufacturing Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720680 1778227785 1779400800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270264_resized_skillstransfervegagrieshaber2205261022.jpg LONG GAME Through long-term partnerships, VEGA is able to go beyond product supply by contributing expertise, training and life-cycle support 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ega-commissions-its-solar-panel-plant-in-paarl-2026-05-22 Irma Venter SOLAR ENERGY Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721169 1779170320 1779400800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/s-africa-is-key-for-german-expansion-in-africa-2026-05-22 Nadine Ramdass Manufacturing Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720678 1779170317 1779400800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270261_resized_stackerreclaimercabinroxtec2205261022.png GROUND WORK Through a combination of industrial maturity and market accessibility, South Africa enables German companies to establish a presence before expanding across Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/abb-helps-industries-run-at-high-performance-to-be-more-resource-efficient-2026-05-19 Shannon de Ryhove ENLIT AFRICA Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200 721681 1779356728 1779186600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273058_resized_abb.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96644_2026-05-21_abb_enlitafrica_web.mp4127458837 ABB South Africa electrification commercial leader and ELDS division manager Egon Worthmann speaks to Engineering News at Enlit Africa 2026 about enabling industries to be more sustainable and resource efficient. Camerawork and editing: Miko Moodley. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/weg-africa-strengthens-its-local-manufacturing-footprint-2026-05-19 Shannon de Ryhove ENLIT AFRICA Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200 721459 1779200554 1779177600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272863_resized_20260519enlitweg.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96634_2026-05-19_enlit_weg.mp474282683 WEG Africa CEO Eduardo Werninghaus speaks to Engineering News at Enlit Africa 2026 about strengthening its position in the region by deepening its local manufacturing footprint. Camerawork: Miko Moodley. Editing: Nicholas Boyd. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/esd-programmes-enable-formal-supply-chain-integration-2026-05-15 Nadine Ramdass Manufacturing Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720305 1777544296 1778796000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268941_resized_paulvoscips1505261022.jpg PAUL VOS Well-designed ESD programmes prioritise capacity building over short-term financial support 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/refurbished-hardware-bypasses-constraints-2026-05-15 Nadine Ramdass Manufacturing Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720276 1777545184 1778796000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268885_resized_chipshortageqrent1505261022.jpg RECLAIMING VALUE Refurbished hardware helps companies bypass constrained chip availability by unlocking value already embedded in existing technology 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/substance-abuse-policy-and-testing-equipment-paramount-2026-05-15 Halima Frost Manufacturing Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720323 1779703965 1778796000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269002_resized_healthsafetyalcosafe05261022.jpeg TRIED AND TESTED A tried and tested substance abuse policy as well as effective well calibrated testing systems is paramount to a good safety plan 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/structural-constraints-leave-oems-supply-chain-exposed-2026-05-15 Nadine Ramdass Manufacturing Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722225 1779885011 1778796000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274710_resized_automotiveassemblyadobestock1505261022.jpeg NAVIGATING DISRUPTIONS Manufacturers have heavily relied on globalised, low-cost sourcing and just-in-time inventory, often resulting in more constrained supplier networks 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/lesco-rolls-out-semi-robotic-production-lines-at-its-joburg-plant-2026-05-12 Irma Venter LOCAL MANUFACTURING Tue, 12 May 2026 15:27:00 +0200 721102 1778592791 1778592420 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271259_resized_insidelesco202611022.jpeg Inside Lesco 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/kwikot-expands-into-hvac-systems-manufacturing-2026-05-12 Schalk Burger HEATING, VENTILATION AND COOLING Tue, 12 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200 721051 1778577732 1778576700 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/strategic-procurement-and-clean-energy-seen-as-key-to-manufacturing-revival-2026-05-08 Marleny Arnoldi MANUFACTURING Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720028 1778222858 1778191200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269647_resized_recovery.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-technology-nearing-pilot-plant-stage-2026-05-01 Halima Frost Manufacturing Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719879 1778231107 1778191200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267529_resized_enlitepcmglobaleskomkusilepowerflue0526bloomberg1022.jpeg CATCHING THE FLUE GASSES The new locally tailored technology developed by EPCM Global Engineering harnesses flue gasses and through the Fischer-Tropsh process can make e-diesel 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tribunal-approves-cape-forests-acquisition-of-merged-mto-forestry-pg-bison-southern-cape-2026-05-07 Schalk Burger MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Thu, 07 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200 720811 1778165819 1778164920 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sapvia-urges-strategic-approach-to-localisation-from-solar-boom-2026-05-05 Schalk Burger SOLAR LOCALISATION Tue, 05 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200 720617 1777994862 1777991040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269876_resized_teracorooftopsolarpanels2241022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ega-commissions-its-solar-panel-plant-in-paarl-2026-05-04 Irma Venter SOLAR ENERGY Mon, 04 May 2026 14:58:00 +0200 720469 1777983597 1777899480 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269431_resized_egaceoandremoolman20261022.jpeg André Moolman 511 287