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            <description><![CDATA[The next generation Hansen I4 industrial gear units (IGUs) – recently introduced by industrial solutions provider BMG – have been developed for safe and efficient use in tough mining and conveying applications.  These compact, invertible Hansen I4 units are engineered to deliver high torque capacity, dimensional accuracy and operational reliability in both underground and surface applications, while ensuring minimal maintenance requirements and extended service life. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Mining equipment manufacturer AGC has built its largest raise bore machine that will be exported to an industrial and mining services company in India. Schalk Burger has the details.]]></description>
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            <title>New hoist chain systems simplfy heavy lifting processes</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industrial equipment and components supplier BMG has been appointed as the exclusive authorised distributor for chain systems and lifting solutions company Pewag, in Southern Africa. BMG power transmission division business unit manager Carlo Beukes says that Pewag’s conveyor and hoist chain systems are engineered for “tough” industries – such as mining, power generation and industrial sectors – and will be supplied to these industries as part of this agreement.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Light lifting equipment – such as lifting solutions supplier Konecranes’ KBK steel workstation light lifting system – plays an important role in the automotive sector, particularly at workstations where components and vehicles require precise movement and positioning, or where it is otherwise inefficient to move them manually.   The KBK workstation lifting system can reliably and safely meet the stringent requirements of the automotive sector for workplaces and production lines, and satisfies the demanding elements for clean workplaces and production lines.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Lifting equipment supplier Condra Cranes & Hoists is working on multiple refurbishment projects, including a 10 t crane for a client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, and a 5 t crane with 19 m span for a client in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Other projects include hoist and crawl combinations. Having previously completed the refurbishment of a 40 t, 21-m-span, double girder, electric overhead travelling crane for a power station, in Mpumalanga, Condra MD Marc Kleiner, notes that the then 39-year-old crane was returned to service after a three-week overhaul and refurbishment project by the Condra team, undertaken at the company's main factory in Germiston, Gauteng.]]></description>
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            <title>Metal’s recyclability  could facilitate improved economic development</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The South African private and public sectors must implement better recycled-metal production methods and metal recycling initiatives to help foster a circular economy and improved economic development, states metal producer responsibility organisation MetPac-SA. Consequently, sustainable practices should be implemented in manufacturing and in buying and/or reusing recyclable metal products, while consumers should be more aware of metal product use and adopt recycling habits.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Dust and carryback from belt conveyor discharge points are an ongoing problem for bulk handling operations and the efficient discharge at a transfer point requires a holistic approach with several components working in tandem, highlights bulk material handling solutions company Martin Engineering. This approach aims to extend equipment life, improve safety, and address the root causes of inefficiency and downtime that reduce production and raise the cost of operation, highlights Martin Engineering process engineer Dan Marshall.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate and for clear reason: the bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed for each wind farm, says engineering services and transportation company Mammoet.   Taller turbines require larger foundations to withstand heavier winds further out to sea, but as these foundations grow, they are becoming increasingly challenging to lift and transport.   As an expert in handling heavy items safely and efficiently, ...]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Environment-friendly and safe infrastructure demolition and deconstruction, delivered through turnkey solutions and ethical processes in both operational and redundant environments, is a key imperative for Johannesburg-based contractor Jet Demolition. “The company’s approach to demolition incorporates efficient material recovery, reuse and recycling in a project’s initial planning stages through an engineering- and method-led approach that supports a circular economy, helping contribute to improving the health, safety and environmental performance of the construction industry,” says Jet Demolition contracts manager Kate Bester.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <title>Ownership preference persists for specialised forklifts</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Although the capital equipment industry remains under sustained pressure as customers aim to limit capital expenditure and explore more flexible procurement models, forklift solutions provider Shamrock GM Kobus Cronje notes that demand for specialised forklift solutions remains closely tied to ownership. This is particularly evident in sectors where specialised equipment is “integral to daily operations” and performance requirements cannot easily be met through standardised or short-term solutions.]]></description>
            <author>Devina Haripersad</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s material handling and logistics sector is transforming rapidly, as rising operating costs, supply chain uncertainty and sustainability pressures push operators to adopt smarter, more efficient technologies. Consequently, commercial and industrial machinery maintenance company Everest Material Handling is positioning itself as a key enabler of data-driven, safe and locally resilient handling operations.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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We see AI-backed service management and digital platforms as essential to delivering faster, more reliable support as the industry evolves</image_title>
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            <title>﻿Caution, economic strain shaping tech adoption</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Cautious investor sentiment and sustained cost pressures continue to shape technology adoption in South Africa’s materials-handling sector, with safety, affordability and asset life extension taking precedence over large-scale automation rollouts, equipment provider Shumani Industrial Equipment MD Victor Nemukula says. While automation, Internet-of-Things (IoT) connectivity and AI are increasingly embedded in global materials-handling solutions, uptake in South Africa has been slower than anticipated. In this regard, Nemukula notes that many local operators remain reluctant to move away from established practices, particularly where safety and reliability are perceived to be well managed under conventional operating models.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Despite continued pressure on South Africa’s logistics network, FedEx Sub-Saharan Africa is managing cross-border risks through detailed line-haul planning, ensuring vehicles are appropriately sized and configured for each border post to limit dwell time and improve throughput. The company expanded its capabilities in January by increasing its flight capacity, adding three dedicated weekly cargo flights from Kenya, consequently expanding the frequency to four flights a week.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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FedEx is countering South Africa's logistics constraints by expanding air capacity, automating customs and clearance processes, and investing in digital and electric vehicle infrastructure</image_title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The professional body responsible for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) operations and maintenance, the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), is steadily progressing the construction of the Polihali dam and Polihali transfer tunnel as part of its Phase II water transfer works. The tunnel is set to be substantially completed in 2028 and the dam will achieve the same level of completion a year later in 2029. By the end of September 2025, the dam was 37% complete and the tunnel was approximately 46% complete, and the Phase II project will produce various benefits for Lesotho and South Africa, says LHDA public relations manager Mpho Brown.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[To ﻿help to deliver 300-million additional litres of drinking water to residents ﻿through its New Water Programme, the City of Cape Town (CoCT) is progressing several water projects, including the Philippi Wellfield project and the R1.3-billion Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) project. The Philippi Wellfield – where ﻿civil ﻿and construction﻿ work, worth about R181-million, began in July 2024 – is expected to be completed in September 2026, with water supply planned for 2028.]]></description>
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            <title>Barloworld flags more than 20% drop in full-year earnings</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[JSE-listed industrial equipment and services company Barloworld, in a trading statement, says it expects its basic earnings per share (EPS) for the financial year ended September 30 to have decreased by between 23% to 24.9% year-on-year. Its headline earnings per share (HEPS) are also expected to have decreased by between 20.3% and 22.3% year-on-year.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Having outgrown its previous facility in Alrode South, in Gauteng, it was imperative that materials handling equipment provider A Square Forklift move to a larger, more cohesively structured facility.  “To ensure that we had sufficient room for growth over the next ten years, we designed a building of 9 000 m2 on an 18 000 m2 site in the new S&J Industrial Estate adjacent to the N3 highway in Germiston. Not only was the location centrally located with good highway access; it was close enough to our previous premises so as not to unduly disrupt staff travel times,” notes A Square Forklift MD Craig Bradford.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine James</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[State-owned port operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has started the yearly nourishment environmental practice of the Alkanstrand Beach, next to the entrance to the harbour of the Port of Richards Bay. The undertaking, in partnership with the City of uMhlathuze municipality, is vital for protecting the city’s coastline from erosion and ensuring the safe navigation of vessels calling at the Port of Richards Bay, TNPA says.]]></description>
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            <title>Things to look out for at Electra Mining Africa 2026</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Biennial tradeshow Electra Mining Africa 2026 will introduce a host of new features, including a brand new Orange Zone area that will be situated in the Arena at the Expo Centre, more theme days, and a new mascot. Electra Mining organisers Montgomery Group Africa portfolio director Charlene Hefer explains that, because there was insufficient outside space for exhibitors in 2024, opening up this space for a new zone will accommodate those additional exhibitors who want to exhibit outside. “This adds to the existing Red, Blue, Green and Yellow Zones outside.”]]></description>
            <author>Nadine James</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[A distributor of Sandvik Rock Processing’s mining and infrastructure project equipment has delivered a hybrid tracked mobile Sandvik QA452e triple-deck screen to a greenfield dam project under development in Lesotho. ]]></description>
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            <title>Sarens wins awards for Zambia Fertiliser and Kamoa Copper projects</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Heavy lifting and engineered transport services company Sarens has received the Excellence in Engineering award for its Zambia fertiliser project and the Best Project of the Year award for the Kamoa copper project during the Lifting Africa Awards, held on August 29. The projects share common features, including excellence in technical and technological development, a commitment to local roots, contributing to the social and economic development of the regions in which they have been carried out, in addition to Sarens' commitment to local employment and training, the company says.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
            <category>ENGINEERING AWARDS</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[In many mining and industrial plants, transfer points are the unsung heroes of materials handling; quietly facilitating the continuous flow of product through the process. Yet, too often, these critical chute systems are overlooked when it comes to routine maintenance, leading to premature wear, unplanned downtime and costly replacements, says chute manufacturer Weba Chute Systems MD Mark Baller. He notes that the long-term efficiency and reliability of a materials handling system hinges on the consistent upkeep of its chute systems. When left unchecked, even minor issues at the transfer point can escalate, damaging equipment, compromising throughput and raising the overall total cost of ownership.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
            <category>Materials Handling</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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This reclaimer chute at a coal mine is an example of how a Weba Chute System ensures uninterrupted material flow at transfer points, even in demanding mining environments
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            <description><![CDATA[Industrial solutions provider BMG has a comprehensive range of power transmission components, including Italian-manufactured ZMC industrial conveyor chains, that offer dependable service in diverse applications, particularly in food and pharmaceutical production and packaging. “BMG’s ZMC solutions for the food and beverage sector extend from the processing of raw ingredients, to baking, bottle washing, packaging and safe distribution,” says BMG power transmission division business unit manager Carlo Beukes.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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BMG's range of ZMC conveyor chains can be used for bakery proofers, which are an integral part of the industrial process to produce numerous bakery products
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            <description><![CDATA[To help customers keep abreast of the ever-evolving nature of local materials handling and warehousing industries, materials handling solutions supplier Shumani Industrial Equipment has introduced its own branded products, says MD Victor Nemukula. The new equipment – which includes Shumani’s new rough-terrain forklift – will be supplied as rental equipment for warehouses and will boost operational efficiency for numerous materials handling applications.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
            <category>Materials Handling</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Nemukula believes that streamlining-related benefits can be acquired by deploying AI and automation materials handling solutions
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            <title>New hoist improves load control, materials handling processes</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Ensuring that lifting equipment is correctly loaded and balanced is crucial, as it allows users to avoid mechanical failures and accidents. This also enhances product safety, owing to correct load control, which reduces the possibility of damage to the materials and goods being lifted, says cranes, hoists and warehouse automation solutions provider Konecranes. It cites the Konecranes’ D-series Manulift hoist DM-PE, which is suited to various workstations, delivers a better load handling efficiency through its range of load handling attachments and can be easily customised to suit the specific demands and processes of numerous industries.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
            <category>Materials Handling</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industrial equipment supplier BMG has increased its range of conveyor components for high-temperature industrial applications through its latest range of Cambridge Knuckleback conveyor belts. BMG power transmission division business unit manager Carlo Beukes says that these belts are particularly apt for applications that are situated close to furnaces, kilns and ovens, where metal belts often stretch and hinder productivity, because they require frequent maintenance.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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BMG’s high-temperature furnace belts are equipped with a robust design to withstand extreme environments with temperatures up to 1 176 ⁰C
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            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/jv-to-support-zambian-construction-industrys-growth-2025-06-20</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Talisman Hire Kitwe City branch – a joint venture (JV) between industrial and mining solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies Africa (DGC Africa) and construction and industrial equipment rental company Talisman Hire – will provide additional support for the Zambian construction industry.  ]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
            <category>Materials Handling</category>
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Renting construction equipment and machinery, such as a cement mixer from Talisman Hire, has an array of benefits for the Zambian construction sector and for those in other African countries
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            <title>Tontrac's weighbridge automation platform streamlines crucial mining processes</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tontracs-weighbridge-automation-platform-streamlines-crucial-mining-processes-2025-06-18</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pioneering force in the realm of weighbridge automation and access control solutions for mining operations Tontrac System Analytics is headquartered in the vibrant business landscape of Johannesburg, South Africa. Since 2012, Tontrac has been committed to technological excellence and operational efficiency. The solution provider’s platform brings forth cutting-edge systems tailored to meet the unique demands of the mining industry. At the heart of Tontrac's offerings is a sophisticated weighbridge automation platform designed to streamline and optimise the weighing processes crucial to mining operations. Leveraging state-of-the-art software technologies and advanced analytics, its solutions provide real-time, accurate data for efficient load management and logistics, enhancing overall productivity and resource allocation. ]]></description>
            <author>Shannon de Ryhove</author>
            <category>TRANSPORT EVOLUTION AFRICA</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Cadet programme continues to empower Mpumalanga youth</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Owing to its notable success and an overwhelming demand from host communities in and around Piet Retief, in Mpumalanga, the Kangra Cadet Programme – implemented by high-quality energy coal producer Kangra – will continue in 2025. “Kangra plans to continue with the programme for the duration of the current social and labour plan (SLP),” says Kangra stakeholder relations manager Mpfuneni Mulaudzi.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Materials Handling</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The Kangra Programme offers cadets training in roof bolting, and maintenance of underground production machinery such as shuttle cars, roof bolters and tractors</image_title>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s largest enterprise development programme Zimele – created by mining major Anglo American – having announced previously that youth employment is a key focus area, will welcome up to 250 students who are to work on a luxury cruise liner. Zimele, together with implementation partner and training provider Summit and luxury cruise line and expedition travel brand Silversea Cruises, will provide employment opportunities for up to 250 youth who are participating in the Zimele Hospitality and Tourism programme.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Materials Handling</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Anglo American Zimele head Larisha Naidoo explains the programme was developed with the focus on future-facing industries
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            <title>Re-engineered brakes  bolster crane efficiency</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[New standards and efficiencies are being reached in harbour crane technologies, owing to the re-engineering of the DX series’ electrohydraulic disc brakes, developed by couplings and freewheel manufacturer RINGSPANN. The DX series is engineered and manufactured in Bad Homburg, Germany, notes RINGSPANN brakes business developer Martin Ohler. There has been a significant increase in demand for the series among harbour crane hoist manufacturers since its deployment in December.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Materials Handling</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The new DX series’ electrohydraulic disc brakes manufactured by RINGSPANN are setting new standards in harbour crane braking technologies</image_title>
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            <description><![CDATA[In April, electric engineering, power and automation developer WEG announced that its first vertical motor MGL900-5800KW 12P medium-voltage vertical motor successfully rolled off the production line, marking significant progress in a collaborative project. The vertical motor was developed in cooperation with pump and water treatment technologies manufacturer Hitachi Pump Manufacturing, which is a long-standing WEG client.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Materials Handling</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <image_title>UPSTANDING PARTNERSHIP The vertical medium-voltage motor developed by WEG and Hitatchi Pump Manufacturing will be shipped to the Middle East for a sewage application</image_title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A US-based original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) holds bearings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings in high regard, given its products’ durability and versatility in challenging conditions, including those involving dirty and hot water, marine environments and chemicals, says the OEM’s pump development engineer. Hence, this OEM has used Vesconite low-friction, wear-resistant materials in its product lines for several decades.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Materials Handling</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Locally manufactured Vesconite low-friction, wear-resistant materials are the component of choice for a US original-equipment manufacturer</image_title>
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