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PPC appoints seasoned investment banker to its board
Updated 5 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cement maker PPC has appointed Nick Pagden as a nonexecutive director and a member of its investment committee, with effect from October 1. Pagden has over 40 years of investment banking... 


Babcock Plant Services MD Hendrik du Toit
Customer-centric focus highlighted as Babcock becomes Lincoln Electric's preferred partner in sub-Saharan Africa
10th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Customers across sub-Saharan Africa are set to benefit from improved access to world-class welding technology, technical expertise, training and after-sales support following engineering solutions... 


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Milestone celebration caps off decade of growth
10th July 2026

Last month marked the tenth anniversary of the acquisition of bolting solutions manufacturer Steadfast Scotland by pipes and fittings supplier The Marla Group – a milestone capping a decade of... 


Afrimat Construction Index records marginal growth in Q1
10th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

The latest Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) shows a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.3%. The first-quarter index was boosted by year-on-year increases of more than 5% in the value of both... 


Itac maintains anti-dumping duties on gypsum plasterboard from Thailand, Indonesia
8th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has decided to recommend to the Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau that the existing anti-dumping duties of... 


AfriSam warns of margin squeeze for concrete product manufacturers as cost pressures intensify
AfriSam warns of margin squeeze for concrete product manufacturers as cost pressures intensify
7th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Concrete product manufacturers (CPMs) in South Africa are facing a tightening margin squeeze, with rising input and transport costs set to place further pressure on already constrained operations.... 


IMPORTS TARGETED
Rebate provisions will also allow duty-free imports of steel products not manufactured locally, including certain rails, wire rods, pipes and heavy structural steel
Crisis prompts tariff hikes, calls for State-led revival plan
3rd July 2026

South Africa’s steel industry is facing an “emergency situation” driven by global overcapacity, surging low-cost imports and collapsing domestic production, which has led to government and... 


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 
While zinc is vulnerable to acidic environments and high chloride concentrations, such as acidic mine water or sea spray at coastal plants, the wire rope dressing acts as the first barrier to corrosion
Zinc coatings extend rope life
3rd July 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

Steel wire ropes are mission-critical assets in mining hoists, ship repair, draglines and bulk materials handling. They run under constant tension, bending fatigue and abrasion and are often in... 


SepHold grows full-year revenue, net profit
30th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed building and construction materials company Sephaku Holdings (SepHold) reported that group consolidated revenue for the financial year ended March 31 increased to R1.29-billion, up from... 


An image of the Boston by Danfoss industrial hose range
New industrial hose helping meet uptick in demand
26th June 2026

To strengthen its integrated hose solutions for industrial applications, industrial solutions provider BMG has expanded its hose and fittings portfolio, introducing the Boston industrial hose range... 


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Steel pipe solutions boost industry operationality
26th June 2026

The durability and reliability of piping systems is important in the realm of industrial infrastructure, says steel pipe solutions company Euro Steel Pipe, adding that it is “at the forefront of... 


An image of a blue PVC pipe with the Euro Water Tap symbol
New framework could boost pipe standards
26th June 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The EU Drinking Water Directive introduces harmonised rules for materials and products that come into contact with drinking water, and is set to come into effect on December 31, 2026, plastic pipe... 


Khewija GIBB Alliance (KGA) MD Carl Pretorius
Complex projects undermined by fragmented processes
26th June 2026

As South Africa ramps up infrastructure investment and increases private sector participation, projects are becoming more complex, multi-stakeholder dependent and time sensitive, says... 


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Networking platform successfully connects graduates to recruiters
26th June 2026

Since its launch in June 2022, civil engineering professional body South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE’s) newest engineering community platform SAICE Connect has proven to be a... 


A construction site at dawn
More action, less talk – consulting engineers’ body
26th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

Despite numerous government announcements and budget allocations earmarked for new infrastructure projects in South Africa, the country’s engineering sector, now more than ever, requires action... 


Afrimat Construction Index records marginal growth in Q1
Afrimat Construction Index records marginal growth in Q1
23rd June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The latest Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) shows a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.3%. The first-quarter index was boosted by year-on-year increases of more than 5% in the value of both... 


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Steel shortage, tariffs drive up costs
19th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

The gap in local supply of lighter long steel products, following the closure of steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Newcastle Works in November last year, compounded by tariffs, has... 


An image of demolition prior to reconstruction
Restoration project advances
19th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Following its appointment in May 2025 to assist in restoring and rehabilitating Parliament’s Old Assembly Building, in Cape Town, demolition contractor Draco Group completed its full scope of work... 


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Effective insulation ensures stable temperature, reduces energy consumption
12th June 2026

Effective insulation helps to stabilise indoor temperatures, ensuring comfortable temperatures while minimising the need for mechanical heating and cooling, says sustainability-focused sector body... 


An image of house attic insulation
Inadequate enforcement limits regulation impact
12th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While South Africa has appropriate insulation regulatory frameworks in place across thermal performance, fire safety and consumer protection, inadequate enforcement "creates gaps" in their... 


An image of exterior insulation being fitted to a building
Global EIFS market set to grow as green building demand accelerates
12th June 2026

The global exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate  of 10.30% from 2025 to 2032, reaching a valuation of about $240.3-billion by... 


An image of Lintec & Linnhoff's RAP system
Recycling tech aids circular ambitions
12th June 2026

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) – a product of recycled old asphalt roads – is moving from a supplementary option to a core component of modern road construction, as sustainability,... 


Road, bridge projects would mitigate challenges for local commuters
12th June 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Roads entity Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is taking steps to progress several projects to mitigate challenges for South African road users, with the latest development the appointment of... 


Afrimat completes disposal, meets obligations of Lafarge acquisition
10th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed mining and construction materials company Afrimat has disposed of certain general aggregates quarries and readymix concrete plants across South Africa to investment vehicle Saturc. The... 


a handful of refuse waste and high-calorific materials
Alternative fuels can reduce costs
5th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

Converting hazardous waste and high-calorific materials into alternative fuels has enabled cement manufacturing facilities to partially or fully replace the coal used to fire cement kilns.... 


a man spraying a special concrete coating onto a concrete slab
Coating prolongs floor life
5th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

An improved post-initial set applied colloidal silica – a liquid densifier that strengthens concrete from within – distributed by concrete protection supplier SprayLock Africa is strengthening the... 


A vibrating machine which removes air pockets from precast concrete pipes
New equipment improves precast manufacturer’s output
5th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

The successful installation of industrial machine manufacturer OST-Africa’s Visam vibrating equipment a year ago has “greatly improved” output for precast manufacturer Vula Concrete, leading to the... 


Association marks ten-year anniversary
5th June 2026

International cement association and representative body the World Cement Association (WCA), celebrated its tenth anniversary on May 18, 2026, adding that this milestone was achieved during a... 


PROPER LUBRICATION 
Lubrication is critical for most types of machinery across an industrial plant, as it directly supports machine reliability
Industry expert warns against poor lubrication
29th May 2026

At an industrial plant, lubrication is not always top of mind – until something breaks. By then the damage is done, says industrial lubricant supplier Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa... 


Lime production in Zambia
ZCCM-IH, Wonderful Group to invest $30m on reviving Ndola lime production facility
27th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Zambia's State-owned mineral and energy investment holding company ZCCM Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has entered into a joint venture (JV) with the Wonderful Group of Companies to develop and... 


PPC issues positive trading update as turnaround strategy continues
PPC issues positive trading update as turnaround strategy continues
25th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed cement producer PPC has issued a positive trading update ahead of its full-year financial results in June, attributing the improvement to its ongoing turnaround strategy. The statement... 


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African countries to draft climate roadmaps
22nd May 2026

Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa will be supported by green building network World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to develop or advance national climate action roadmaps for the building... 


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Green buildings show stronger returns
22nd May 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Green-certified office buildings continue to outperform non-certified assets across several key investment metrics, says sustainability-focused property sector body Green Building Council South... 


image of dehumidifier in a room
Airtight buildings heighten moisture control challenges
22nd May 2026

Increasing airtightness in modern buildings is creating a growing moisture management risk that is not always addressed in design, says air treatment technology specialist Solenco. Buildings are... 


Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden
Afrimat posts solid results; sets focus on growing cash generation, reducing debt
21st May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Although it remains profitable, is able to service its debt and posted good results for the financial year ended February 28, JSE-listed construction materials and industrial minerals mining... 


PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli
PPC, Sinoma Overseas to increase cement, clinker production capacity in Zimbabwe
19th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

JSE-listed construction materials company PPC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with international engineering company Sinoma Overseas to cooperate on various initiatives aimed at... 


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