https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/metals-engineering Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:13:16 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gap-between-policy-intent-and-action-must-be-closed-to-halt-deindustrialisation-2026-06-24 Terence Creamer INDUSTRIAL POLICY Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200 724245 1782310697 1782308700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280917_resized_mervynnaidoo06261022.jpeg Seifsa president Mervyn Naidoo, who is also Actom CEO 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/itac-recommends-increase-in-import-duties-for-thin-gauge-corrosion-resistant-steel-coil-2026-06-15 Schalk Burger STEEL Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200 723580 1781534108 1781527800 99999999999 Marleny Arnoldi 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279081_resized_steelcoil1022.jpeg Steel coil 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/roads-bridges-projects-would-improve-local-commuting-logistics-2026-06-12 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722471 1781771090 1781215200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramokgopa-to-seek-cabinet-approval-soon-to-extend-tariff-discounts-to-more-industries-2026-06-11 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & INDUSTRY Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200 723395 1781244092 1781188800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278517_resized_kgosientshoramokgopaseifsa1022.jpeg Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-steel-sector-at-deindustrialisation-inflection-point-2026-06-10 Terence Creamer STEEL Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200 723302 1781769246 1781110800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278193_resized_manufacturingapisasolburgsteelpipeplant90911duaneonline.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/event-a-catalyst-for-industry-development-2026-06-05 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721646 1780382592 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272939_resized_oocoatingsforafrica2024340may20261022.jpeg COATINGS FOR AFRICA The Coatings For Africa 2026 edition will showcase the latest coating product innovations and solutions from 150 exhibitors 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/galvanisation-boosts-corrosion-protection-for-solar-structures-2026-06-05 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721732 1780382592 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273189_resized_hdgasamarch2026solarpanelsgalvanizingimage1may20261022.jpeg PANEL PROTECTION Effective solar panel galvanising is important to ensure corrosion protection 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nanoflake-tech-improves-corrosion-resistance-prolongs-asset-life-2026-06-05 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721555 1780382591 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272668_resized_corrocoatimg20250309may20261022.jpeg AREA OF CORROSION The LHWP tunnel that required corrosion protection solutions from Corrocoat and its Nanoflake technology 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/amsa-notes-some-progress-on-customs-duties-trade-remedies-as-talks-with-idc-continue-2026-06-03 Schalk Burger STEEL COMPANY Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200 722771 1780484416 1780482360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-increases-tariffs-on-wide-range-of-steel-products-to-wto-bound-rate-2026-05-19 Terence Creamer TARIFFS & TRADE Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200 721606 1779198198 1779195600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272828_resized_steel05bloomberg.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/vehicle-oil-pump-heart-of-lubrication-system-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719348 1776335321 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265946_resized_upgstcautomotiveoilpumpsapril20261022.jpeg OIL PUMP STC's automotive oil pumps are ideal for commercial passenger, light-duty, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-aims-to-make-ferrochrome-tariff-call-by-end-may-as-it-launches-public-consultations-2026-04-28 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & FERROCHROME Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0200 720168 1777377657 1777374600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268548_resized_nersa406151022duane.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hulamin-to-dispose-of-its-extrusions-business-2026-04-24 Schalk Burger DISPOSALS Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200 720109 1777284054 1777041300 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/advanced-fabrication-ensures-dependable-tensioning-solutions-2026-04-10 Nadine Ramdass Metals & Engineering Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718991 1776667423 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264981_resized_largesprockettensionerostafrica2404261022.jpeg WIDE SELECTION Through its TE series tensioners, OST-AFRICA provides targeted solutions for specific applications, which enable fewer production stoppages, reduced maintenance intervals and greater overall system availability 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sectors-sustainability-depends-on-transformation-2026-04-09 Nadine Ramdass Metals & Engineering Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718896 1776667421 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264779_resized_measuringmetalprofileadobestockmetalfabrications2404261022.jpeg TARGETED MEASURES Targeted modernisation, decarbonisation and advanced engineering solutions investment is required to realise the metal fabrication sector's full potential 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/challenges-erode-industry-sustainability-2026-04-10 Nadine Ramdass Metals & Engineering 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/eskom-says-ferrochrome-offer-will-leave-it-financially-better-off-2026-04-22 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & FERROCHROME Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200 719930 1776872168 1776869700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001267762_resized_danmarokanedonnaslater1022.jpeg Eskom CEO Dan Marokane 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/multi-circuit-aerospace-heat-exchanger-designed-in-record-time-2026-04-17 Halima Frost Metals & Engineering Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718488 1776692157 1776376800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001263195_resized_vesselsheatexchangerssintavialightweightaerospaceheatexchanger1022.jpeg OUT OF THIS WORLD The multi-circuit aerospace heat exchanger designed and manufacatured by Sintavia 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-aims-to-decide-on-eskoms-62ckwh-ferrochrome-tariff-offer-by-end-of-june-2026-04-16 Terence Creamer FERROCHROME DEAL Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200 719472 1776335948 1776335100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001266316_resized_glencoremerafeferrochromesmelter1022.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/two-unions-welcome-eskoms-agreement-with-ferrochrome-smelters-2026-04-13 Schalk Burger SMELTER TARIFFS Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200 719109 1776074193 1776069000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-and-ferrochrome-producers-strike-62ckwh-deal-with-nersa-process-to-follow-2026-04-10 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & FERROCHROME Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200 719022 1775816978 1775811600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265045_resized_lionsmelterferrochrome131014duane1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/additive-manufacturing-gains-traction-in-niche-production-2026-04-10 Devina Haripersad Metals & Engineering Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718035 1775051934 1775772000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001261745_resized_additiv4enmanufacturing24march1022x575.jpg KEY BENEFITS From a sustainability perspective, the three key benefits of additive manufacturing are that it reduces material waste compared with subtractive methods, enables material reuse and lowers logistics requirements and associated costs 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ferrochrome-venture-again-extends-retrenchment-deadline-following-eskom-request-2026-04-07 Terence Creamer FERROALLOYS Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200 718773 1775570675 1775569680 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264162_resized_transalloyssmelter1022.jpeg Nersa has also launched a process to consider changing the terms of a prevailing negotiated pricing agreement between Eskom and Transalloys (pictured). 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/coleus-packaging-invests-r200mi-in-new-plant-equipment-for-metal-closures-2026-03-20 Schalk Burger METAL PACKAGING Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0200 717780 1774505809 1774014060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001260984_resized_coleuspackagingmdianvictorandnokusapackagingmdphillipsathekgeopeningthenewline1022.jpg Coleus Packaging MD Ian Victor and Nokusa Packaging MD Phillip Sathekge opening the new line on March 20 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96348_2026-03-20__coleus_packaging_facility_online.mp4120929456 Coleus Packaging MD Ian Victor talks about the company's objectives https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/samancor-chrome-issues-retrenchment-consultation-notice-for-the-majority-of-its-2-403-employees-2026-03-06 Schalk Burger RETRENCHMENTS Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:26:00 +0200 716768 1772800754 1772792760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001258120_resized_swedishstirlingatsamancortcssmeltersite1022.jpg Samancor Chrome's TC Smelter 511 272 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aluminium-foundry-expansion-to-aid-sustainable-production-2026-03-06 Halima Frost Metals & Engineering Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715627 1772521835 1772748000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001254723_resized_foundriesforgesdiecastingbentelercasthouse03261022.jpeg CASTING CASA The new casthouse opened by Benteler at the Raufoss Industrial Park in Norway will improve on the company's aluminum recycling capacity 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-facility-advances-post-processing-technology-2026-03-06 Halima Frost Metals & Engineering Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 715620 1772521834 1772748000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001254709_resized_foundriesforgesdiecastingcsirhotisostaticpressdevelopment03261022.jpeg HOT OFF THE PRESS The Hot Isostatic Press facility enhances the performance and reliability of cast components 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/two-projects-driving-manufacturers-order-book-2026-03-06 Halima Frost Metals & Engineering 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/glencore-merafe-pauses-retrenchment-process-until-end-march-as-it-weighs-eskoms-62ckwh-offer-2026-03-02 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & BENEFICIATION Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:48:00 +0200 716281 1772437200 1772434080 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256619_resized_transalloyssmelter1022.jpeg Eskom is also working on a standard smelter offer that could be extended to other ferroalloy producers. 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/details-of-eskoms-eleventh-hour-62ckwh-offer-to-ferrochrome-smelters-to-be-provided-in-nersa-submission-2026-02-27 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & BENEFICIATION Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:25:00 +0200 716261 1772262176 1772205900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256526_resized_lionsmelterferrochrome131014duane1022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/metal-recyclability-could-facilitate-improved-economic-development-2026-02-27 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0200 714959 1771917084 1772143200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001252753_resized_metalsimages20240227at1654491feb20261022.png METAL RECYCLING The recyclability of metal creates job opportunities in sorting, processing and manufacturing 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rail-localisation-study-launched-as-public-and-private-train-operators-gear-up-to-meet-250mt-target-2026-02-26 Terence Creamer MANUFACTURING Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:10:00 +0200 716164 1772175121 1772111400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001256261_resized_traxtionlocomotiveworkshopwelderwelding2rosslyndylan1022.jpeg A welder working at Traxtion's rail workshop in Rosslyn 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/transalloys-wants-electricity-tariff-relief-extended-to-full-ferroalloys-sector-2026-02-24 Terence Creamer FERROALLOYS Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0200 715932 1771925800 1771923600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001255597_resized_transalloyssmelter1022.jpeg Transalloys has a smelter complex in Mpumalanga 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/urgent-implementation-of-ppp-investment-model-needed-to-halt-multidecade-slump-seifsa-2026-02-19 Terence Creamer METALS & ENGINEERING Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:25:00 +0200 715676 1771568048 1771503900 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001254875_resized_seifsa2tafadzwachibanguzaseifsaenoct231022.jpg Seifsa CEO Tafadzwa Chibanguza 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96205_2026-02-19_seifsa_annual_state_of_the_sector_.mp419474857 Seifsa CEO Tafadzwa Chibanguza outlines what Seifsa believes is needed to ensure that the metals sector begins to benefit from government's economic reforms. 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