https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/manufacturing-sector Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:13:19 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/better-procurement-strategy-can-expand-south-africas-industrial-base-2026-07-20 Schalk Burger LOCAL PROCUREMENT Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:51:00 +0200 726016 1784548759 1784541060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001286468_resized_actomgroupceomervynnaidoojul261022.jpg ACTOM Group CEO Mervyn Naidoo 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/actom-expands-its-pretoria-west-manufacturing-hub-2026-07-17 Creamer Media Reporter ENERGY Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200 725864 1784288012 1784271600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001286150_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96990_2026-07-17_second_take_en.mp4150747239 ACTOM expands its Pretoria West manufacturing hub https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/desktop-machine-makes-precision-cnc-more-accessible-2026-07-17 Nadine Ramdass Manufacturing Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724828 1784011764 1784239200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282872_resized_makerastandmakera1707261022.jpeg GLOBAL LAUNCH The Makera Z1 desktop CNC machine was unveiled at the BEYOND Expo 2026, showcasing its entry-level accessibility with professional-grade performance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tailored-ball-screws-deliver-precision-in-demanding-applications-2026-07-17 Nadine Ramdass Manufacturing Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724803 1784011764 1784239200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282699_resized_xlxtremloadbmg1707261022.jpeg DISTINCTLY ENGINEERED BMG's extended range of Rollon linear motion systems includes precision engineered Shuton-Ipiranga ball screws that offer robust performance in demanding applications 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/all-african-countries-can-play-a-role-in-the-automotive-value-chain-aaam-ceo-says-2026-07-16 Schalk Burger AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200 725845 1784272078 1784213520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285934_resized_transportelectricminibus3tasneembulbulia10241022.jpeg Electric taxis are undergoing trials in South Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africa-needs-power-to-accelerate-industrialisation-2026-07-16 Schalk Burger INDUSTRIAL ENERGY Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200 725828 1784240006 1784208000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285903_resized_substation1022.jpg Industries require reliable power, while developing the energy industry can create local demand 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/regional-integration-standardised-technology-and-ecosystems-to-lead-to-manufacturing-growth-2026-07-14 Schalk Burger MANUFACTURING Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200 725660 1784095295 1784040660 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285377_resized_paulmashatile3180920231022.jpg Deputy President Paul Mashatile 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ncpc-sa-supports-manufacturers-on-efficiency-and-sustainability-journey-2026-07-14 Mariaan Webb Manufacturing Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200 725641 1784106792 1784021400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285371_resized_20260714ncpcsa.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96973_2026-07-14_ncpc-sa.mp4163348183 NCPC-SA programme manager Ndivhuho Raphulu speaks to Engineering News at the Manufacturing Indaba about improving resource efficiency in manufacturing at the Manufacturing Indaba. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/modern-vsds-deliver-energy-operational-efficiencies-for-compressor-applications-2026-06-25 Nadine Ramdass Manufacturing Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724302 1783408421 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281105_resized_optidrivefamilyitekdrives0710161022.jpeg IMPROVED EFFICIENCY The Optidrive range provides flexible motor control capabilities, optimising motor speed and improving efficiency 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/plant-based-lubricant-reduces-environmental-impact-2026-07-10 Nadine Ramdass Manufacturing Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724284 1783408420 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281084_resized_greenscrewoilhitachiindustrialequipmentsystems1007261022.jpeg REDUCED EMISSIONS Green Screw Oil uses plant-derived raw materials which absorb CO₂ while reducing manufacturing-stage CO₂ emissions by about 90% 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tailor-made-vacuum-pumps-compressors-deliver-efficiency-2026-07-10 Nadine Ramdass Manufacturing Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724310 1783932122 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturing-output-down-43-yy-in-may-2026-07-09 Creamer Media Reporter MANUFACTURING Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200 725342 1783633756 1783601940 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284406_resized_paperneopakmill12241022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturing-organisations-call-for-clarity-on-treasurys-comments-on-manufacturing-employment-2026-07-08 Sabrina Jardim MANUFACTURING Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200 725253 1783515681 1783514760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284115_resized_manufacturingadobeenapril261022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/opinion-south-africas-steel-debate-is-still-too-narrow-2026-07-07 Creamer Media Reporter STEEL Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200 725164 1783434834 1783429200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283846_resized_untitled07july2026at151233.jpeg South African Iron and Steel Institute secretary general Charles Dednam 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africa-attracted-investment-in-2025-challenge-is-turning-it-into-broader-industrial-development-unctad-2026-07-07 Schalk Burger TRADE INVESTMENTS Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200 725067 1783414320 1783413000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283691_resized_businessinafricaglobemap10201910226.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/growing-demand-for-support-energy-efficient-drive-solutions-in-kzn-2026-07-03 Lumkile Nkomfe Manufacturing Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723624 1782800210 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279193_resized_clifftonbridgeseweurodrive06261022.jpeg Cliffton Bridge, SEW-EURODRIVE KZN branch manager 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/management-group-tackles-non-revenue-water-issues-2026-07-03 Halima Frost Manufacturing Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723759 1783588643 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279518_resized_waterstoragenonrevenuebotolaoracle1022.jpeg NON REVENUE LOSSES The amount of water lost owing to infrastructure and storage inefficiencies costs South Africa billions of rands in lost revenue every year 511 287 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 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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 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