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            <title>Consultancy reports on mining ESG trends in 2026</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A volatile global order, intensifying climate extremes and the race for critical minerals are reshaping mining in 2026, say Canadian sustainability consultancy Sympact co-founders Elizabeth Freele and Rachel Dekker. Geopolitics, investor expectations and social tensions are converging on mines and supply chains worldwide, while environmental, social and governance (ESG) continues to be politically contentious in some jurisdictions. Yet the underlying drivers of risk, regulation, capital and community expectation are “as relevant as ever”.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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Freele and Dekker believe that mining operation owners ought to focus on access to capital, licence to operate, competitiveness and resilienceence</image_title>
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            <title>Company aims to help eliminate poor-quality  plastic pipes in Africa</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[While there is a significant amount of infrastructure development taking place across Africa, often supporting large mining operations, many countries are struggling with poor-quality plastic pipe installations, says technical solutions partner PACT Africa MD Benjamin Cockram. PACT Africa was established in 2022 with the aim to provide high-quality technical solutions and aftersales support.]]></description>
            <author>Tracy Klückow</author>
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PACT Africa aims to support demand presented by the mining industry with the type of equipment needed to ensure the pipe quality specified by mining engineers
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            <title>Advanced PVC meets evolving system requirements</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Advanced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes offer the durability, sustainability and cost-effectiveness required for bulk water and wastewater systems, amid increased strain on water systems, says plastic piping and drainage solutions manufacturer Sizabantu Piping Systems group commercial director Sean Harmse. Driven by urbanisation and infrastructure development, alongside industrial and agricultural expansion, there is a consistent need for reliable water supply, sewerage and stormwater systems, he adds.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Growing urbanisation and infrastructure development are driving increased demand for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes in water, sewerage and industrial pipeline systems, owing to its durability and low maintenance requirements, says thermoplastic pipe and fittings supplier and fabricator Solfab technical manager Mike Schutte. HDPE and other plastic piping systems are recyclable, with HDPE pipes also meeting sustainability standards increasingly required by end-users and municipalities.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
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        <image_title>SKILLS GAP Adequate training in HDPE welding, jointing and handling is required as HDPE demand grows</image_title>
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            <title>Quality risks erode plastic pipe performance</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[While advancements in polymer science and extrusion technology have improved plastic pipe performance, various industry challenges have resulted in rising quality risks that can precipitate significant failures, says industry association Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) CEO Jan Venter. South Africa’s plastic pipes industry remains one of the most dynamic segments of the construction and infrastructure value chain, driven by technological innovation, growing infrastructure pressure and an increasing focus on sustainability, says Venter.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
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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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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The honey badger was chosen because “no creature better embodies the qualities that define mining and industry: toughness, resilience, adaptability and innovation in the face of challenge – the honey badger never backs down, and neither does the mining and industrial sector”.</image_title>
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            <title>System compatibility ensures efficiency</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industrial operations should ensure that their pump systems are compatible with the chosen plastic pipe systems, says professional body for plastic pipe manufacturing South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturing Association (Sappma) CEO Jan Venter. “Correct, informed design ensures that the pipes can reliably withstand the required operating pressures, flow rates and potential surges without risking leaks, ruptures or premature deterioration. This alignment between pump and pipe protects the client’s investment, ensures uninterrupted operation and significantly extends the service life of the entire system.”]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Conference highlights sustainability, innovation</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The joint Southern African Vinyls Association (Sava) and Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) conference featured a Sava-focused course, titled PVC Transformation: Driving Progress in a Changing World, under the central themes of innovation and sustainability. It also featured a parallel Sappma session, titled Pipelines of Progress. The conference, held on August 14 at the NH Hotel, in Johannesburg, provided a platform for networking and discussing trends, innovations and new opportunities in the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and plastics industries.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Sasol is well-positioned as a leader in the chemicals industry and through focused industry conferences, they can present their innovations in PVC, such as polymer grades, additives, and processing techniques</image_title>
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            <title>South African steel tube exporters to participate in Nigeria, Ghana trade mission</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industry body the Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (Steasa) will participate in an outward selling mission (OSM) to Nigeria and Ghana from August 25 to 30 as part of efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties between South Africa and key West African economies. Steasa was established to develop sustainable, internationally competitive carbon steel tube and pipe export markets for South African manufacturers.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Automotive components sector gearing for bumper event </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The 2025 National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show will for the first time be hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay, at the Boardwalk International Convention Centre, from August 13 to 14. The event will be held in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre – Eastern Cape.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
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            <title>Early phase of pipeline upgrade progressing</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The eThekwini municipality is spending R1.2-billion to replace a 24-km pipeline that is more than 70 years old and has exceeded its 50-year design life. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Water and Sanitation project executive Sduduzo Mtshali explains that the Southern Aqueduct has been supplying water to about 1.2-million people through 33 reservoirs over the years and, owing  to wear and tear, is no longer performing optimally, making it prone to major leaks.]]></description>
            <author>Devina Haripersad</author>
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        <image_title>PIPE JACKING The construction team is employing innovative methods, including pipe jacking, which is a trenchless technology used to install underground pipelines without extensive surface excavation</image_title>
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            <title>PEX piping vulnerable to long-term UV exposure from artificial light</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) piping may be adversely affected by UV emissions from certain artificial light sources over a long period of time, states US-based non-profit trade association Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI). PPI’s recently published technical paper, titled ‘Potential Effects of Artificial Lighting on Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing and Recommended Installation Practices’, provides recommended installation practices for PEX piping exposed to indoor artificial lighting.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Aligned with its goal of equipping employees with skills needed to progress and adapt to changing technologies, specialised hose and couplings supplier Jachris Hose & Couplings is developing a dedicated training facility onsite. The fully equipped, onsite training facility will serve as a strategic hub for internal skills development, technical upskilling and educational support aligned with the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), says Jachris Hose & Coupling human resources group head Anastacia Van Den Berg.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industry association Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has cautioned the plastic pipe industry against the growing and dangerous trend of manufacturing high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pressure pipes using recycled materials from external sources The association issued the urgent warning in April, explaining that this practice violates international and national standards, is illegal and poses a significant risk to public health and infrastructure reliability.   “The use of recycled material from external sources in pressure pipe systems is strictly prohibited for a reason,” SAPPMA CEO Jan Venter stresses.]]></description>
            <author>Nadine Ramdass</author>
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            <title>Bidvest advances Citron Hygiene acquisition after UK approval </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Trading and distribution group Bidvest has garnered approval from the UK Competition and Markets Authority to acquire Citron Hygiene. The parties are now working towards closing the deal.]]></description>
            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Environmentally-responsible corrosion control technologies developer Cortec Corporation’s certified water technologist and technical sales manager Scott Bryan recommends a simple solution to avoid the added expense and delays of cleaning away corrosion before commissioning a pipeline: hydrotesting with Cortec’s high performance (HP) vapour phase corrosion inhibitor (VpCI) product VpCI-649 HP. He stresses that plumbing is an integral part of modern structures, adding that, “the challenge is that new water lines must be tested for leaks in the early stages of construction, putting them at risk for corrosion [developing] in the remaining 18 to 24 months, before the building may be finished”.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
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The VpCI-649 HP is a corrosion inhibiting hydrotest additive that, when added to the hydrotest water, circulates throughout the piping, inhibiting corrosion during pressure testing and leaving behind a thin corrosion-inhibiting film that protects components for as long as 24 months
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            <title>New water, sewer pipes replace aged infrastructure</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The City of Cape Town’s Department of Water and Sanitation Directorate is accelerating its sewer and water pipe replacement efforts for the 2024/25 financial year by investing just over R323-million to replace aged infrastructure. Since July 2024, over 18 446 m of water pipes and 41 030 m of sewer pipes have been replaced in several projects across the city.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
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            <title>Revised code to improve accountability – association</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The recently revised code of conduct of South African industry body Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) is expected to significantly boost the accountability of pipe manufacturers in the country, which will, in turn, augment the overall quality of locally manufactured pipe products. The code now calls for the publication of audit test results, further encouraging “answerability and industry transparency”.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Plastic pipe manufacturers which adhere to a new code of conduct instilled by Sappma will improve on quality and accountability
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            <description><![CDATA[To address the challenges of water scarcity, sanitation inadequacies and the need for efficient waste management there is ongoing reassessment of the materials and technologies used in infrastructure projects, says industry association Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) CEO Jan Venter. Within this reassessment, plastic pipes have become notable for their durability and cost-effectiveness, making them an important element in the construction and modernisation of water, sanitation and sewage systems globally.]]></description>
            <author>Simone Liedtke</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Given the pressing need for reliable and efficient sewer systems, the selection of materials for pipelines is of paramount importance</image_title>
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            <title>Downstream companies implore ArcelorMittal South Africa, govt to avoid long steel plant closures</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/downstream-companies-implore-arcelormittal-south-africa-govt-to-avoid-long-steel-plant-closures-2024-01-24</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The South African downstream steel industry has urgently appealed to both steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) and the government to find immediate solutions that will allow the continued operation of the three AMSA plants that make up the company’s long steel business in South Africa. AMSA announced in November last year that the company would embark on a process to wind down its long steel business. The company cited the current low market demand and national constraints beyond the company’s control, such as the extreme challenges in both logistics and energy supply in the country, and steel-related policy decisions that create an uncompetitive and unlevel playing field for the company against its local competitors.]]></description>
            <author>Darren Parker</author>
            <category>STEEL</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Chanel de Bruyn</editor>
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            <title>Talk of the town at Indaba</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Manufacturing Indaba, being held in October, endeavours to promote positive changes in sub-Saharan Africa’s manufacturing landscape – a source of livelihood for millions of people and leading contributor to the region’s gross domestic product. The tenth instalment of the Manufacturing Indaba, which is taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre from October 24 to 26, not only aspires to meet participants’ expectations but exceed them, by hosting an event that will achieve objectives integral to supporting the economy of sub-Saharan Africa.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>MANUFACTURING INDABA PREVIEW</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The topics for the Manufacturing Indaba this year will cover new trends, challenges, and prospects going forward
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            <title>Steel suppliers expected to meet new standards</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/steel-suppliers-expected-to-meet-new-standards-2023-08-18</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With greater emphasis being placed on safety in the South African steel industry, local suppliers of conveyance piping can no longer merely be accredited by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), owing to the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) having suspended the SABS’ authority to ensure safety and quality standards of these products, with the exception of light wall low-pressure piping. Suppliers of steel piping are now required to be certified with the South African Technical Auditing Services (SATAS), with local steel supplier Macsteel CEO Mike Benfield warning that customers should be vigilant when investing in quality accredited piping products. SABS accreditation is no longer adequate to ensure adherence to safety standards.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>US helps fund water projects</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/us-international-fund-donates-to-african-water-projects-2023-07-07</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced last month that it has committed $3-million to the African Water Facility (AWF). The funding will support the preparation of water and sanitation investment projects in Africa, through the provision of grants and technical assistance to African countries and regional economic communities. AWF, an initiative of the African Ministers Council on Water, is hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) .]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The African Water Facility welcomes the donation of $3-million which is being made by The United States Agency for International Development</image_title>
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            <title>Urbanisation placing pressure on water infrastructure</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/urbanisation-placing-pressure-on-water-infrastructure-2023-07-07</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Africa’s already limited water infrastructure will likely face increased strain as multiple countries experience rapid urbanisation, says market research company Frost & Sullivan Africa consultant Yaa Ngonyama. She stresses that by 2030, more than 350-million Africans will be living in cities, yet cities are already running dry, with the liveability of major cities compromised as bulk water supply runs short.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <image_title>HARSH REALITY
The fact that millions of Africans do not have access to water even in urban area's should be of great concern</image_title>
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            <title>Manufacturer conforms to revised standards</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturer-conforms-to-revised-standards-2023-06-30</link>
            <description><![CDATA[South African thermoplastic pipe and fittings manufacture and supplier Astore Keymak has – in accordance with updated South African National Standards (SANS) 1086 requirements – re-audited and tested its original fire hose offerings to specify the difference between the application of the hose as either mining or fire hoses. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) revised the SANS 1086 specification for flexible polyvinylchloride (PVC) pressure hoses in October, 2022.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The improvements in certification of Astore Keymak's fire hose has seen an increase in sales too new clients
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            <title>New system launched for large hose guidance </title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-system-launched-for-large-hose-guidance-2023-06-30</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In March, high-performance plastic products manufacturer igus launched its new E4Q e-chain with extender crossbars for the safe guidance of large hoses. The E4Q e-chain with extender crossbars is a clever adapter system which ensures quick and easy adjustment of the E4Q energy chain to the required hose diameter.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
        <a_id>648548</a_id>
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            <title>Using nonoriginal  parts only mitigates  initial costs </title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/using-non-original-parts-only-mitigates-initial-costs-2023-06-30</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In a competitive industrial and mining arena, companies are often driven to keep purchase costs as low as possible and resort to fitting nonoriginal-equipment-manufacturer (non-OEM) aftermarket spare parts into sophisticated pieces of equipment, cautions Verder Pumps SA client services Africa lead Reinhard Seidel. He explains that this approach ultimately undermines the company’s ability to keep up with tight production schedules and ensure minimal downtime.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <image_title>FLEX IT
The Verderflex hose is perfectly suited to Verders Dura pumps
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            <title>Manufacturer secures large high pressure valve order</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacture-secures-large-high-pressure-valve-order-2023-06-30</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Steel, tube and engineering product supplier Stewarts & Lloyds’ Pipes & Fittings branch has secured a multimillion-rand order for high pressure valves with the Chris Hani district municipality, in the Eastern Cape, to complete the newly laid bulk water supply network to the local community of Mnyolo. The contract entails the supply of 60 bar pressure rated air valves, scour valves and isolation valves as part of the larger bulk water supply system, and follows the initial, successful supply of a 24-km-long grooved joint pipe and coupling system that flows close to the nearest town Ngcobo, in the Eastern Cape.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <image_title>IN THE GROOVE 
The grooved joint pipe and coupling system supplied by Stewarts &amp; Lloyds spanned 24 km</image_title>
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            <title>Pumps for iron ore mine flooding</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/pumps-and-dewatering-solutions-assist-in-iron-ore-pit-dewatering-flood-incident-2023-05-12</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pump and dredging specialist Integrated Pump Rental (IPR) was commissioned to assist with an incident of flooding at an iron-ore mine in the Northern Cape that resulted in the mining company no longer having access to the floor of one of its pits.]]></description>
            <author>Bonginkosi Tiwane</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Sector stays sturdy despite challenges</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sector-stays-sturdy-despite-challenges-2023-04-07</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The stainless steel sector remains steadfast in its resilience, and is even more determined to fight for its well-deserved place in growing the South African economy, says Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) executive director Michel Basson. During a webinar hosted by Sassda in February, titled State of the Stainless Steel Nation, he provided a comprehensive local and global overview of the sector.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <image_title>KEEP IT ROLLING
The South African stainless steel sector continues to gain traction after the initial effects of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic</image_title>
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            <title>Steel producer continues to grow manufacturing capacity</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/steel-producer-continues-to-grow-manufacturing-capacity-2023-04-07</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Spain-based global stainless-steel producer Acerinox says its global footprint has transformed it into one of the most competitive producers of stainless steels and nickel alloys. The company boasts significant production capabilities with three fully integrated flat product manufacturing facilities, the most recently acquired being Columbus Stainless in Middleburg, South Africa.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <image_title>AIMING HIGH
An areal view of the manufacturing plant of Columbus Stainless, a facility owned by Spain-based steel giant Acerinox</image_title>
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            <title>Investment needed to keep  industry afloat</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/investment-needed-to-keep-industry-afloat-2023-02-03</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Loadshedding is creating production problems and increasing the cost of scrap, but government’s lack of investment in renewing old piping systems and constructing new networks remains one of the biggest problems in the plastic pipes industry, says South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) CEO Jan Venter. “While reports from the US and Europe indicate an extremely buoyant plastic pipes industry, the South African industry does not experience optimal production volumes. The saving grace for many companies is the lively demand from across our borders.”]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <image_title>DRASTIC PLASTIC
The plastic pipes industry is important for a country’s economy because the pipes are necessary for the adequate distribution of fluids</image_title>
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            <title>Company relocates as part of growth strategy</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-relocates-as-part-of-growth-strategy-2023-02-03</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As part of its ongoing growth strategy, pipe and hose supplier Astore Keymak relocated its Cape Town branch to a more modernised premises in the Western Cape in November 2022. “Astore Keymak Cape Town is expanding, hence it became important to enhance and improve our customers’ experience, and the newly built premises tied into this strategy. Our new location makes Astore Keymak more accessible for customers, with the main routes of the R300 and N1 highways on our doorstep,” says Cape Town branch manager Willem Beetge and regional manager Koot Vermaak.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Astore Keymak’s new location in Cape Town makes the company more accessible for customers</image_title>
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            <title>Manufacturer launches new  bushes material</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/manufacturer-launches-new-bushes-material-2022-12-09</link>
            <description><![CDATA[High-performance plastic products manufacturer igus launched its new range of alternative bushes for the automotive sector at this year’s manufacturing, energy and logistics trade show, Hannover Messe 2022, held in Germany, May 30 to June 2. The bushes are made from igus’ new trademarked iglidur H5 high-performance plastic, which has been developed at the igus head office in Cologne, Germany, and form part of the company’s iglidur H range.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The new iglidur H5 high-performance plastic developed by igus is used in bushes for various components components </image_title>
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            <title>New branches bring steel closer to customers</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-expands-footprint-with-new-branches-2022-11-09</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The new branches in Polokwane, in Limpopo, and Windhoek, in Namibia, have enabled steel products supplier Stewarts & Lloyds (S&L) to bring steel closer to customers, who would normally have had to wait for deliveries from a larger branch. “We’ve brought the steel to their doorstep; customers can visit the branch and pick and choose what they would like to buy. It’s made it a much better customer experience and enabled us to offer customers a larger basket of goods than we could previously, owing to our not being physically present in these areas,” explains S&L regional manager Ryan Purdon.]]></description>
            <author>Cameron Mackay</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The two new outlets have helped to supply in areas where there is demand
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            <title>Company to supply civils companies</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company-to-supply-civils-companies-2022-11-02</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Local steel products supplier Stewarts and Lloyds formed Stewarts and Lloyds Projects & Contracts – a new addition to the Stewarts and Lloyds Group – to support the local civil engineering industry by supplying materials required for engineering and construction. The coexisting footprint of Stewarts and Lloyds will enable it to enhance the supply of materials using the geographical strength of the group.]]></description>
            <author>Cameron Mackay</author>
            <category>Pipes &amp; Tubes</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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