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Dutch regulators to probe Deloitte over Steinhoff debacle
Dutch regulators to probe Deloitte over Steinhoff debacle
22nd December 2017 By: African News Agency

The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) was investigating auditing firm Deloitte over the alleged accounting irregularities that led to the share price of South African multinational... 


Barloworld board looks to improve capital allocated to leasing assets to improve returns
7th December 2017 By: Schalk Burger

Earthmoving equipment and logistics multinational Barloworld’s board on Thursday announced that it was investigating the capital allocated to leasing assets to further optimise capital allocation... 


Global air cargo rising, aviation working to revamp operations
6th December 2017 By: Natasha Odendaal

In a year characterised by positive growth, global air cargo is setting the stage for dramatic modernisation and transformation, the International Air Transportation Association (Iata) said on... 


TANKTAINER
Container World’s tanktainers can store nonhazardous, semi-hazardous and hazardous materials and products
Container supplier sees opportunities despite market slump
1st December 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

The chemicals, power generation, oil and gas, and petrochemicals sectors have created a significant demand for tanktainers, says container industry provider Container World. Tanktainers, or tank... 


EFFICIENT HEATING
Eltherm’s EHT system makes controlled, efficient and constant heating solutions for tanktainers and road tankers
Local company popularises electrical heat tracing
1st December 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

Amid escalating costs of heating containers using traditional methods, such as steam or gas, a more cost-effective, efficient and controlled method of ensuring the constant heating of containers is... 


Barloworld puts underperforming logistics unit on notice
1st December 2017 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld may exit its logistics business should it not reach certain milestones by September next year, says CEO Dominic Sewela. Barloworld Logistics is currently the focus of a turnaround... 


SUMMIT PLACE 
The Assupol Building, the 11-storey winning office block in the Summit Place development
Steel Awards 2017 confirms LSFB growth
24th November 2017

This year’s annual Steel Awards, hosted by the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction, showed excellent growth for the South African light steel frame building (LSFB) industry, with more... 


Barloworld will consider logistics exit should unit not meet September targets
Barloworld will consider logistics exit should unit not meet September targets
20th November 2017 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld may exit its logistics business should it not reach certain milestones by September next year, says CEO Dominic Sewela. Barloworld Logistics is currently the focus of a turnaround... 


The Railway Safety Regulator is committed to achieving its goal of “zero occurrences”
Rail operational incidents reach 7yr low, but safety incidents increase
20th November 2017 By: Donna Slater

Operational incidents related to South Africa’s railways decreased by 5% during 2016/17, reaching a seven-year low of 4 066 incidents, compared with 4 250 in the prior year.  


CLEANING MACHINE Vacuum trucks are an efficient, albeit more expensive, cleaning method, compared with traditional cleaning methods that require intensive manual labour use
Vacuum tech manufacturer expands offering
3rd November 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Heavy-duty industrial vacuum manufacturer Hencon Vacuum Technologies (Hencon VT) has expanded its service offering from only selling and manufacturing vacuum equipment to also providing cleaning... 


IDC will invest in infrastructure that unlocks industrialisation
20th October 2017 By: Keith Campbell

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), South Africa’s development finance institution which exists to fund entrepreneurs and projects in the industrial sector, also seeks to use investments... 


THEUNS BURGER
The proactive approach involves maintenance of a company’s equipment
Well-maintained equipment ensures market competitiveness
13th October 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Ensuring that income-generation capacity is not reduced in any way by ill-maintained equipment is an important way of staying competitive in the market, states Cape Town-based specialised equipment... 


GREG CLINE
Automotive aftermarket imports are growing owing to the depressed state of the economy shifting buying behaviour
Supply chain management key to industry success
6th October 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

The effective management of financial and physical supply chains is a key differentiator for South African automotive companies wanting to survive in an uncertain market, with access to... 


CAPITAL LOCATION
in less than a year of being operational, Highveld Industrial Park has set up a sustainable business
Closed steel mill discovering new life as an industrial park
6th October 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Following the implementation of the business strategy to convert Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium complex, in Mpumalanga, into an industrial park, the park is capitalising on its strategic... 


Exxaro CEO Mxolisi Mgojo and Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama
Exxaro, Transnet ink ten-year coal transportation agreement
3rd October 2017 By: Anine Kilian

South African diversified resources company Exxaro Resources has signed a ten-year coal export transportation agreement with State-owned rail utility Transnet, which will increase coal volumes from... 


WORLD-CLASS FACILITY
BMG’s R400-million investment to upgrade its existing Droste Park facilities into a leading-edge distribution centre, centralises functional and support operations
BMG invests R400m in Joburg distribution centre
29th September 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Technical solutions provider BMG, which is part of Invicta Holdings, has officially launched its BMG World site, in Johannesburg, which is the culmination of a consolidation and supply chain... 


SHEER ADVANTAGE
The 60 000 m2 facility allows for the ability to work more efficiently while increasing capacity to provide unmatched parts availability for customers across Africa
Equipment manufacturer inaugurates new facility
15th September 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Heavy-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has officially inaugurated its new parts distribution facility, near Johannesburg, in Gauteng. The 60 000 m2 facility consolidates two smaller... 


Barloworld celebrates 90-year Caterpillar milestone
15th September 2017 By: Donna Slater

Barloworld Equipment, which is the distributor and service supplier of US earthmoving equipment manufacturer Caterpillar, celebrated a 90-year partnership with Caterpillar in South Africa at the... 


Cape Town’s first oil storage, distribution terminal open for business
Cape Town’s first oil storage, distribution terminal open for business
30th August 2017 By: Samantha Herbst

Cape Town’s first independent oil storage and distribution terminal, Burgan Cape Terminal, was officially opened in the Eastern Mole of the Port of Cape Town on Tuesday. The city’s newest energy... 


Infrastructure initiative garners support from nine African presidents
Infrastructure initiative garners support from nine African presidents
21st August 2017 By: Natasha Odendaal

Spearheaded by South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma, the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI), aimed at accelerating regional trade and unlocking the economic potential of the... 


VISHAAL LUTCHMAN 
Business and government must align and work together to realise South Africa’s export potential
Focus needed to maximise S Africa’s export potential
18th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

The future of the South African materials handling sector will be impacted on significantly by sub-Saharan Africa development and the ability of South Africa to leverage its export capabilities on... 


INFORMATION AT A GLANCE The MiX Journey Management tool presents all information relating to cargo’s journey in a clear and efficient manner to facilitate quicker decision-making
Telematics fleet management solutions guarantee increased profitability
18th August 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

When fleet operators are suitably equipped, they are guaranteed to see an increase in profitability as a result of improved fuel consumption, driver behaviour and equipment use while ensuring the... 


TERMS OF AGREEMENT
BMG will distribute Eaton’s conveyor safety switches with all corresponding accessories to provide complete conveyor solutions
BMG to distribute Eaton’s conveyor solutions across sub-Saharan Africa
11th August 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

Power management solutions provider Eaton has signed a distribution partnership agreement with technical solutions provider and engineering consumables and components distributor Bearing Man Group... 


First delivery of locomotives expected in Q4
4th August 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Rail technology provider Bombardier Transportation (BT) will hand over the first of 240 Bombardier Traxx Africa locomotives to State-owned freight utility Transnet, during the fourth quarter of... 


Station’s strategic location to improve corridor capacity
4th August 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Rosmead station, in the Eastern Cape, was identified as strategic in improving operational capacity along the export corridor and forms part of Phase 1 of State-owned freight utility Transnet’s... 


MARY PHADI Tasa aims to mitigate the plight and ‘exploitation’ of emerging cargo carriers who are at the mercy of larger players in the sector
New association aims to support emerging truck operators
4th August 2017 By: Ilan Solomons

The newly launched Emerging Truckers Association of South Africa (Tasa) aims to assist in meaningfully transforming the local truck and freight industry, with a long-term view of ensuring work for... 


 Emerging Truckers Association of South Africa convener Mary Phadi
New association launched to support emerging truck operators
21st July 2017 By: Ilan Solomons

The newly launched Emerging Truckers Association of South Africa (Tasa) aims to assist in meaningfully transforming the local truck and freight industry, with a long-term view of ensuring work for... 


IMPRINTED
Legrand’s Tattoo collection, with intricate patterns, is the inspiration of urban culture
Arteor Exclusive developed for global projects
21st July 2017

Global electrical and digital building infrastructures specialist Legrand’s range of Arteor wiring devices now encompasses the new ‘Arteor Exclusive’ portfolio, which has been developed for... 


NAKAMBALA SUGAR MILL
Illovo Sugar appointed Bosch Projects as engineering, procurement and construction management consultants for the mill’s expansion
Nakambala sugar mill expansion project completed
21st July 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

During the third quarter of 2017, project management and equipment design company Bosch Projects completed the implementation of the Nakambala Product Alignment and Refinery project in Mazabuka,... 


POWER PRODUCTS
Fireye’s strong footprint in the African power generation sector will be further bolstered through its partnership with the HMA Group
Australian products showcased at event
14th July 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Following the establishment of Australia-based industrial solutions provider HMA Group’s South African subsidiary, the company is looking forward to showcasing its diverse offering at this year’s... 


DUST CONTROL
The grab discharge cycle includes transferring materials down the line using handling systems
Control system minimises dust escape during grab discharge
7th July 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Materials handling equipment supplier BLT South Africa’s Samson travelling Eco-Hoppers have an effective dust control system that minimises the escape of dust during the grab discharge cycle. 


TOGETHER FOR LONGER Individual cell monitoring and balancing extend the life of industrial batteries
Increased battery efficiency for electric forklift fleets
7th July 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industrial battery management system (BMS) developer Balancell has turned electric forklift batteries into smart connected devices for increased lifespan and efficiency.  


GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS
This instrument was developed by Booyco Electronics, specifically to improve safety in any confined spaces
New-generation Sentient hand-held unit for gas detection
7th July 2017

The new generation Ingress Protection 68 rated Sentient handheld unit is widely regarded as the most cost effective, sophisticated and low maintenance gas detection device in the mining industry... 


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