https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/materials-equipment Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:39:24 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industry-expert-warns-against-poor-lubrication-2026-05-29 Keabetswe Shilakwe Materials & Equipment Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721097 1779710600 1780005600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001271268_resized_lelubrication05261022.jpg PROPER LUBRICATION Lubrication is critical for most types of machinery across an industrial plant, as it directly supports machine reliability 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/zccm-ih-wonderful-group-to-invest-30m-on-reviving-ndola-lime-production-facility-2026-05-27 Creamer Media Reporter LIME & CEMENT Wed, 27 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200 722265 1779892595 1779887820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274813_resized_untitled27may2026at162616.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ppc-issues-positive-trading-update-as-turnaround-strategy-continues-2026-05-25 Terence Creamer CEMENT Mon, 25 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200 721964 1779694637 1779693300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273911_resized_ppcdwaalboom07bv58741022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/four-african-countries-selected-for-building-sector-climate-roadmaps-2026-05-22 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 22 May 2026 00:03:00 +0200 720700 1779177915 1779400980 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270140_resized_worldgbcengreenbuildings6may1022x575.jpg NATIONALLY-DRIVEN PROCESS Each participating country’s green building douncil will lead a nationally driven process to coordinate stakeholders across the building and construction value chain 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/green-buildings-show-stronger-returns-2026-05-22 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720653 1779170314 1779400800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269992_resized_gbcsaengreenbuildings6may1022x575.jpg ECONOMIC RESILIENCE Operational efficiency indicators are indicating that green buildings are more resilient in quite a tough economy 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/airtight-buildings-heighten-moisture-control-challenges-2026-05-07 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 720718 1779170316 1779400800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270168_resized_solencoengreenbuildings6may1022x575.jpg PERSISTENT MOISTURE Persistent moisture can lead to corrosion, surface degradation and higher maintenance requirements, particularly in consistently humid conditions 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/afrimat-posts-solid-results-sets-focus-on-growing-cash-generation-reducing-debt-2026-05-21 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Thu, 21 May 2026 14:01:00 +0200 721786 1779377082 1779364860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273513_resized_afrimatceoandriesvanheerden10221.jpg Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ppc-sinoma-overseas-to-increase-cement-clinker-production-capacity-in-zimbabwe-2026-05-19 Lumkile Nkomfe CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Tue, 19 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200 721624 1779201628 1779200640 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272869_resized_ppcceomatiascardarelli0920231022.jpg PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/raubex-ups-its-profit-by-116-as-bauba-resources-regains-its-mojo-2026-05-11 Irma Venter CONSTRUCTION Mon, 11 May 2026 15:02:00 +0200 720972 1778511522 1778504520 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001270925_resized_raubexceofeliciamsiza20261022.jpeg Felicia Msiza 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/heidelberg-weighs-bid-to-acquire-south-african-cement-firm-ppc-2026-05-05 Bloomberg CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Tue, 05 May 2026 10:24:00 +0200 720523 1777971413 1777969440 99999999999 Bloomberg 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001269624_resized_ppc1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ppc-rehabilitates-duo-cell-silo-at-hercules-plant-2026-04-28 Schalk Burger CONCRETE REPAIRS Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200 720150 1777367136 1777366800 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268479_resized_ppcherculesreinforcedconcreteduocellsilorepairs21022.jpg One of the reinforced concrete duo-cell silos under repair at the PPC Hercules plant 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/challenges-erode-industry-sustainability-2026-04-10 Nadine Ramdass Materials & Equipment Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718989 1777358714 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264975_resized_metalconstructionsaisc2404261022.jpeg CONDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming infrastructure expenditure presents a potentially significant opportunity for local fabricators, however this is dependent on infrastructure projects procuring from local fabricators 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/master-builders-north-calls-for-urgent-action-to-improve-construction-industry-oversight-2026-04-17 Irma Venter CONSTRUCTION Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718762 1775813838 1776376800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tharisa-kicks-off-underground-strategy-with-first-blast-2026-04-15 Creamer Media Reporter MINING Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:37:00 +0200 719364 1776249526 1776249420 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266021_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96463_2026-04-08_rer828_tharisa.mp4179655159 Tharisa Minerals’ Tharisa mine has marked the start of its new underground mining era with its inaugural underground blast in April. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sky-robots-showcases-integrated-drone-security-model-for-mines-other-high-value-assets-2026-04-10 Lumkile Nkomfe SECURITY Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200 719082 1778842975 1775829780 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265187_resized_vtoldroneskyrobots04261022.jpeg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96448_2026-04-10_sky_robots_demo_online.mp491931205 Sky Robots founder and MD Bertus van Zyl discusses the company's product and service offering. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-could-be-a-real-player-in-the-battery-energy-storage-system-market-2026-04-03 Rebecca Campbell LOCALISATION Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 717854 1774614840 1775167200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262458_resized_gigafactory.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/master-builders-north-calls-for-urgent-action-to-improve-construction-industry-oversight-2026-03-30 Irma Venter CONSTRUCTION Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:58:00 +0200 718336 1774875605 1774875480 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001262730_resized_gavinmorrowmbanorthpresident20261022.jpeg Gavin Morrow 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-hoist-chain-systems-simply-heavy-lifting-processes-2026-03-20 Trent Roebeck CRANES & HOISTS Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 716571 1774365026 1773957600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257520_resized_bmgdistributespewagconveyorandhoistchains5march20261022.png PEWAG COMPONENTS Pewag components available from BMG include conveyor chains for bulk materials handling, connection links designed for ease of maintenance and specialised attachments that improve conveying efficiency 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ppc-says-more-to-come-from-turnaround-even-if-market-stays-subdued-2026-03-18 Terence Creamer CEMENT Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0200 717563 1773899704 1773841500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260328_resized_matiascardarelli1022.jpeg PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96333_2026-03-18_ppc_1.mp4115824212 PPC CEO Matias Cardarelli speaking at the group's Capital Markets Day on March 18. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/grow-programme-open-to-applications-from-artisans-looking-to-scale-their-businesses-2026-03-18 Irma Venter CONSTRUCTION Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:35:00 +0200 717553 1773837401 1773837300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260304_resized_artisangeneric1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pump-tech-aims-to-improve-safety-in-chemicals-handling-2026-02-24 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715914 1772102215 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255526_resized_lutzenchemspetrochemsfeb25.jpg SAFER TRANSFER Safer transfer technologies are required to reduce workplace incidents linked to manual refilling practices 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/predictive-maintenance-improves-plant-reliability-2026-02-23 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715816 1773062965 1773352800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255324_resized_delbaenchemspetrochemsfeb25.jpg PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE To minimise major breakdowns, advanced technologies – such as condition monitoring, vibration analysis and electrical and mechanical testing – help to support predictive maintenance 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/two-projects-driving-manufacturers-order-book-2026-03-06 Halima Frost Materials & Equipment Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715619 1772524487 1772748000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001254698_resized_foundriesforgesdiecastingthosbegbiecastcopperdronephoto03261022.jpeg GAINING GROUND The additional machines and new workshop at its Middleburg manufacturing facility helps solidify its position as the preferred supplier for many clientsnts 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/basf-increases-reliability-rd-ability-with-upgraded-dispersions-plant-in-durban-2026-03-05 Marleny Arnoldi CHEMICALS & CONSTRUCTION Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:56:00 +0200 716654 1772725883 1772708160 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001257764_resized_basfdurbanplantdispersionschemicalsforconstruction2026031022.jpeg BASF's dispersions plant, in Durban 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/matched-chain-service-targets-steel-lifting-accuracy-2026-02-27 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714952 1771917084 1772143200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001252740_resized_bmgensteelfeb111022x575.jpg GUARANTEED PRECISION BMG’s Match & Tag chain service guarantees a maximum chain length difference of 0.50 mm between paired chains, irrespective of total chain length 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-long-products-mill-planned-for-romania-2026-02-27 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715093 1771917084 1772143200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001253110_resized_umbsteelensteelfeb11.jpg SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS The investment in the CMT 700 mill will support increasing demand for sustainable construction materials 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/regulatory-reforms-set-to-increase-steel-consumption-2026-02-27 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715023 1771917084 1772143200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001252915_resized_seifsaensteelfeb111022x575.jpg TAFADZWA CHIBANGUZA All infrastructure sectors will now have substantial demand for steel, but energy, rail and water will probably have the strongest 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sector-exposed-to-mounting-pressure-2026-02-27 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714918 1771917084 1772143200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001252676_resized_coface2ensteelfeb111022x575.jpg ARONI CHAUDHURI Since China is both the largest producer and consumer of steel, weak domestic demand has global consequences, with excess output being redirected into export markets, such as South Africa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/structural-shift-under-way-2026-02-27 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714910 1772174335 1772143200 99999999999 Nadine James 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001252672_resized_saiscensteelfe111022x575.jpg AMANUEL GEBREMESKEL While some might only see the decline of the steel industry, significant investments are still taking place in South Africa and neighbouring countries within the Southern African Customs Union 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96212_2026-01-30_saisc.mp473807575 Steel industry organisation Southern African Institute of Steel Construction CEO Amanuel Gebremeskel discusses the state of the local steel industry. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-solution-developed-to-stop-utility-strikes-on-construction-sites-2026-02-26 Irma Venter CAPITAL EQUIPMENT Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:27:00 +0200 716129 1772101841 1772101620 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256129_resized_rodradarsbssolutionldrandxwatchdisplaysinsideexcavator1022.jpeg The system automatically stops excavator bucket movement when subsurface utilities are detected during active excavation 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/afrimat-reports-stable-performance-expects-trading-conditions-to-remain-difficult-in-coming-year-2026-02-17 Schalk Burger FINANCIAL RESULTS Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:42:00 +0200 715447 1771320628 1771317720 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001254273_resized_untitled294.jpeg The Nkomati anthracite mine 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/modern-demolition-solutions-can-boost-esg-performance-2026-01-13 Trent Roebeck Materials & Equipment Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714038 1769691073 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001250013_resized_jetdemolitionrecoveryofreinforcingfromrubbleforrecyclingjan20261022.png RUBBLE RECYCLING Jet Demolition takes pride in helping clear rubble from redundant sites for recycling, which can then be redirected for productive use 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/lower-emission-technologies-gain-traction-as-ownership-models-evolve-2026-01-23 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713712 1770706265 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001249060_resized_cfao2mwmipjan141022x575.jpg MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS Equipment demand has become a lot more sensitive to macroeconomic conditions, particularly at ports and terminals. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/credit-cover-facilitates-exports-2026-01-28 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714015 1770706266 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001250480_resized_ecicencapitalequipmentjan281022x575.jpg SECURED SOVEREIGNTY By absorbing political and nonpayment risks, the agency enables South African banks and development finance institutions to treat high-risk cross-border exposures as sovereign-backed assets under Basel III 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/economic-pressure-drives-uptake-of-hybrid-ownership-models-2026-02-13 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714214 1770706267 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001250542_resized_criterion1encapitalequipmentjan281022x575.jpg SEASONAL PEAKS There has been an increased interest in rental, short-term hire and refurbished forklifts, particularly for seasonal peaks, project-based work or uncertain demand cycles 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/german-hoisting-technology-supports-refurbishment-project-2026-02-13 Devina Haripersad Materials & Equipment Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 713966 1771316845 1770933600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001254223_resized_geda300z0220231022.jpg HIGH-PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT Rental and short-term hire models are increasingly used to give contractors access to high-performance equipment without the financial burden of ownership 511 287