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Mint Directors Conference to reach South African shores in 2020

By: Simone Liedtke 20th August 2018 The biennial Mint Directors Conference (MDC) will return to South African shores in 2020, says South African Reserve Bank (SARB) subsidiary, the South African (SA) Mint. The event, which is expected to attract more than 300 guests, will be held in both Cape Town and Pretoria, in April 2020. →

Local company to introduce new plastic pallets

By: Melissa Zisengwe 17th August 2018 Plastic pallets distributer, Premier Pallets will introduce new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) pallets to the market next month. Premier Pallets owner Tilania du Preez says the pallets were manufactured in South Africa from PET plastic bottles such as Coke bottles. →

NEW PRODUCT The plastic pallets were manufactured in South Africa SOURCE

Tiger Brands’ shares fall on lower FY18 earnings expectations

By: Simone Liedtke 16th August 2018 JSE-listed Tiger Brands’ share price fell by nearly 9.8% on Thursday morning after it announced that its earnings per share (EPS) and headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the financial year to end September 30 are likely to decrease by 22% to 37% year-on-year. It reported EPS of R19.15 and HEPS... →

ARB headline earnings up nearly 16% in 2018

By: Natasha Odendaal 16th August 2018 JSE-listed ARB Holdings on Thursday reported double-digit growth in earnings for the financial year ended June 30. The investment and property holding company posted headline earnings a share and earnings a share of 71.7c, a 15.9% and 14.9% increase respectively on the prior year, with the... →

ARB acquires Radiant Group

By: Natasha Odendaal 15th August 2018 JSE-listed ARB Holdings and its subsidiary Eurolux have taken the next step towards acquiring 100% of the total issued share capital of Radiant Group from South Ocean Holdings. The parties on Wednesday announced the signing of the definitive agreements, which outlined that the purchase price for... →

Ford produces milestone 500 000 Rangers in South Africa

By: Schalk Burger 14th August 2018 Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa’s (FMCSA’s) Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria, has produced its 500 000th Ford Ranger. “The current Ford Ranger has been a remarkable success story for FMCSA, and we are delighted to have reached the 500 000 mark for this vehicle programme,” Ford Middle... →

FORD RANGER 2017

Montego expands Eastern Cape pet food factory

By: Schalk Burger 14th August 2018 Local pet food manufacturer Montego Pet Nutrition increased production at its Graaff-Reinet facility, in the Eastern Cape, by 30%. The R70-million expansion, which will also create 30 more direct jobs, included a new 3 600 m2, R15-million depot, divided equally for use as a warehouse and treats... →

Union takes illicit cigarettes trade fight to National Treasury

By: African News Agency 14th August 2018 Members of the Food and Allied Workers’ Union (Fawu) joined by tobacco farmers and informal traders on Tuesday as they marched to the National Treasury offices in Pretoria CBD, protesting about the thriving inflow of illegal cigarettes into the South African market, suffocating the local... →

Sappi shares fall on lower Q3 profit

By: Simone Liedtke 13th August 2018 Dissolving wood pulp (DWP), paper and pulp producer Sappi’s share price on the JSE fell by as much as 10.4% on Monday after the company reported a 12% year-on-year decrease in net profit to $51-million for the third quarter ended June 30, compared with a net profit of $58-million reported for the... →

Sappi CEO Steve Binnie

Davies gazettes draft regulations on SEZs

By: Nadine James 7th August 2018 Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has gazetted draft regulations on the Governance and Composition of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) The proposed regulations seek to provide for the following options – for the management and operation of the industrial development zone (IDZ) entity not... →

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies

DA proposes free trade, cost and regulatory reductions to stimulate manufacturing

By: Schalk Burger 7th August 2018 Political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), on Tuesday proposed increased free trade and reducing regulatory burdens and energy costs to stimulate manufacturing in South Africa. In its policy proposal, ‘Manufacturing a new economic future’, the party states that “an effective trade policy... →

June manufacturing output up 0.7%

By: Reuters 7th August 2018 South Africa's manufacturing output rose by 0.7% year-on-year in June, following a revised 2% expansion in May, the statistics agency said on Tuesday. Statistics South Africa said factory production on a month-on-month basis rose 0.3% in June, and in the three months to June it fell by 0.1%... →

New silver bullion Krugerrand goes on sale

By: Creamer Media Reporter 7th August 2018 The new silver bullion Krugerrand went on sale this week and is expected to generate significant interest, says Prestige Bullion, a joint venture between Rand Refinery and the South African Mint. The silver Krugerrand is Prestige Bullion’s first foray into silver and its introduction makes this... →

Eskom pilots incentive designed to claw back 5 TWh of energy-intensive demand

By: Terence Creamer 6th August 2018 State-owned electricity producer Eskom has confirmed that it has entered into a sales incentive pilot programme with nine large industrial customers in a bid to stabilise sales to electricity-intensive industries. The two-year sales incentive pilot programme, which commenced on June 1, has the... →

Supply-chain blockchain can improve traceability, customer experience

By: Schalk Burger 3rd August 2018 Using a blockchain-based supply chain management system can significantly improve the transparency of supply chains, provide information for customers about quality and to trace product origins, as well as improving the agility and adaptability of supply chains, says information technology (IT)... →

VISHAL BARAPATRE Blockchain can help to counter disruptions in complex supply chains

Funding for SA firms seeking to increase African trade and investment exposure

By: Schalk Burger 3rd August 2018 Increased trade and interdependence with the rest of Africa are set to bolster the anaemic economy of South Africa through the R13.4-billion Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa (ECIC) and African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) South African Trade and Investment Promotion... →

AMSA studies new Vanderbijl electric arc furnace as it moves to restart Vereeniging mill

By: Terence Creamer 1st August 2018 Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA), which announced its first interim profit in six years and may be on track to deliver its first full year profit since 2010, has initiated a study for the construction of a new electric arc furnace (EAF) at its Vanderbijlpark mill and has also... →

AMSA CEO Kobus Verster

Growth potential positive – Naamsa

By: Halima Frost 27th July 2018 Owing to the right policies, interventions and goodwill by all automotive industry stakeholders, National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) director Nico Vermeulen says the industry’s growth potential remains positive. “Currently, the automotive industry is the... →

Better integration between systems and machines on offer

By: Halima Frost 27th July 2018 With the automotive industry having shown a need for better integration between machines and systems, software company Syspro simplifies operational effectiveness. “Syspro Software, an enterprise resource planning system, is designed with the automotive industry in mind. It aims to help... →

DEIDRE FRYER Enterprise resource planning designed with the automotive industry in mind

Competitive prices key in eliminating counterfeit parts

By: Halima Frost 27th July 2018 Although Africa is a brand-conscious continent the majority of consumers seek cheaper prices, and the automotive industry needs competitive aftermarket prices to deal with the challenges posed by counterfeit goods, says intellectual property law firm Spoor & Fisher anti-counterfeiting department... →

SPARKS FLY Confiscated bearings are taken to a smelter to be destroyed

Ford hits carbon emissions reduction target eight years early

27th July 2018 In June, automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company announced that it had met its goal to reduce manufacturing emissions – eight years ahead of schedule. Ford hit the target twice as fast as expected. The results are dramatic, with a global manufacturing carbon emissions reduction of more than... →

EMISSION OMISSION Ford’s plug-in Hybrids score a 10 for lowered greenhouse gas emissions

Company completes reusable bins supply for new vehicle model

By: Halima Frost 27th July 2018 Rotational and low pressure injection moulding specialists Kaymac Structural Foam (KSF) completed a contract with a leading German automobile manufacturer last month, where it supplied reusable collapsible bins for components of a new vehicle model being manufactured in South Africa for world... →

HOLDING IT TOGETHER Collapsible bins were produced to hold automotive parts

Sappi to invest R7.7bn on Saiccor mill expansion, improvement initiatives

By: Marleny Arnoldi 23rd July 2018 Paper and packaging producer Sappi will invest R2.7-billion in 2018 and 2019 on expanding the capacity of its Saiccor Mill, in Umkomaas, south of Durban, to produce 890 000 t/y of dissolving wood pulp (DWP). The mill currently produces 780 000 t/y of DWP. →

Sappi Southern Africa CEO Alex Thiel

Steel and aluminum import tariffs a big concern for industry – Busa

By: African News Agency 23rd July 2018 Business Unity South Africa (Busa) said on Sunday that it was very concerned about imminent job losses in the domestic steel and aluminium industry if the import duties imposed by the United States government succeed. Speaking during the session on South African investment opportunities at the... →

Industrial workwear showroom aims to extend business reach

By: Schalk Burger 20th July 2018 The new showroom of industrial apparel manufacturer Sweet-Orr aims to get closer to clients and extend its market reach, says Sweet-Orr executive director Denver Berman-Jacob. The showroom, in Bartlett, Boksburg, is close to the OR Tambo International Airport and the industrial areas of Germiston... →

SWEET-ORR SHOWROOM Customers can examine the utility, essential and specialised ranges of workwear and protective clothing

Bridgestone South Africa’s manufacturing plant showcases rubber innovation

By: Marleny Arnoldi 19th July 2018 Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone South Africa on Wednesday hosted a media tour of its 186 027 m2 manufacturing facility in Brits, North West, to showcase how its technology has evolved from the 1950s to date. Bridgestone manufactures passenger radial, light truck radial, truck and bus radial, and... →

Bridgestone manufacturing plant, in Brits

Sappi to build xylitol, furfural production demo plant

By: Creamer Media Reporter 18th July 2018 Pulp and paper producer Sappi has decided to build a demonstration plant to further scale up its novel Xylex technology for the production of xylitol and furfural. The plant, which will become operational in early 2019, will be located adjacent to the existing sugars and lignin extraction plant... →

Company to expand channel blowers range

By: Halima Frost 13th July 2018 Sandton-based side-channel blower supplier CR Elec plans to expand on its offerings, which will complement its existing Sirocco brand. A side-channel blower can generate significantly higher pressures than industrial fans, and is also known as a vacuum pump or vacuum compressor. The side-channel... →

BLOWING AWAY COMPETITION Side-channel blowers across the range will maximise offerings

Compressed air dryer freezing the costs of energy consumption

By: Halima Frost 13th July 2018 Compressed-air treatment suppliers Artic Driers International, also the Southern Africa distributor of global manufacturer SPX Flow Busan products, has introduced a new approach in compressed-air drying South Africa through the Phase Change Material (PCM) compressed-air dryer. “The constant need... →

COOLER CUTTING COSTS The SPX Flow Busan compressed-air dryer is now available in South Africa

High-speed dry vacuum pumps series launched

13th July 2018 Vacuum device manufacturer ULVAC has launched its LS vacuum series – a range of dry vacuum pumps with high pumping speeds and low power consumption. Dry vacuum pumps are used in many production lines, including those for electronic parts and displays, for reasons including low power consumption.... →

SHORTER DOWNTIMES The LS Vacuum pump series shortens downtime with higher speeds

Vacuum systems leak detection a first for Southern Africa

By: Halima Frost 13th July 2018 South African pump distributor Integrated Pump Technology has added on-site vacuum leak detection of vacuum systems to complement its existing service offering of design, supply, service and repairs of vacuum pumps and systems. Making use of the recently launched Leybold Phoenix Quadro portable... →

Magnets driving energy saving

By: Halima Frost 13th July 2018 Over the past 18 months, Durban-based compressor original-equipment manufacturer Airstream Compressors has supplied 15 rotary-screw air compressor (SCR) permanent magnet (PM) driven compressors across South Africa, saving clients between 30% and 40% on energy costs. Airstream Compressors has... →

ALL IN ONE SOLUTION The SCR PM Compressor offers energy saving and a sleek design

New measuring instrument launched

13th July 2018 Last month, measurement technology specialist WIKA launched the CPH7000 portable process calibrator, which is the first handheld instrument from WIKA that records measured values of up to 10 000 bar. With the CPH7000 portable process calibrator, high-pressure measuring instruments can now also be... →

PORTABLE PROCESS CALIBRATION High-pressure measuring instruments can now also be tested in the field

Panasonic launches its new headquarters in Cape Town

By: Kim Cloete 12th July 2018 Prompted by a growing customer base in the Western Cape, Panasonic South Africa has launched its new South African headquarters in Century City, in Cape Town. “We are excited about our new headquarters. We decided to move to the Western Cape because of the growth in our customer base in this... →

Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi and Panasonic South Africa MD Hidetoshi Kaneko

Manufacturing output tempers recession fears

By: Reuters 12th July 2018 South Africa's manufacturing output rose again in May after a disappointing first quarter as production of motor vehicles and durable consumer goods increased, offering hope the economy will avoid slipping into recession. The continent's most industrialised economy suffered its worst quarterly... →

Agni Steel South Africa’s expansion approved

By: Nadine James 6th July 2018 The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism has authorised the phase 2 and 3 expansion of steel recycling and processing company Agni Steel South Africa. Agni Steel’s plant is located in Zone 6 of the Coega Special Economic Zone. →

South African CEOs’ optimism waning – index

By: Nadine James 6th July 2018 The Merchantec CEO Confidence Index (MCCI), compiled by corporate finance and research and business advisory company Merchantec Capital, recorded a 20.9% decrease in CEOs’ confidence between the first and second quarters of this year – a downward spike following the increase in optimism between... →

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