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Werner Pumps upgrades facility to ramp up output
Werner Pumps upgrades facility to ramp up output
19th March 2020

Local hydraulic pump supplier Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment has upgraded its on-site facilities to allow for better quality control, more environment friendly manufacturing and faster... 


IT’S A GAS
The Rapid Recovery service is up to ten times faster than traditional refrigerant recovery methods
Refrigerant recovery service set for expansion
14th February 2020 By: Darren Parker

Speciality chemicals supplier A-Gas South Africa is planning to expand its rapid recovery refrigerant service nationally this year. This follows the appointment of A-Gas business development... 


SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
The ongoing drought in Sutherland is killing the livelihoods of the sheep farmers in the region
Drought relief for Karoo sheep farmers
4th October 2019 By: Darren Parker

Pump manufacturer Grundfos, in association with humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, is assisting nonprofit organisation Save the Sheep in providing relief for drought-stricken sheep... 


FUEL-FILLING SUPPLY
The Icon 1000 series’ state-of-the-art technology keeps the fuel flowing
Fuel pumps supplied to revamped filling station
4th October 2019 By: Darren Parker

Local fuel pump manufacturer and supplier Prowalco Tatsuno completed the refurbishment of a filling station, in Pretoria, for private owner and developer Marius Smith last month. The project is... 


A HOT MESS
South Africa’s pump manufacturing industry is dying owing to high energy costs, high labour costs, an underskilled workforce and increased international competition.
Local pumps manufacturing industry under pressure
4th October 2019 By: Darren Parker

A need to upskill industry newcomers, increasing labour costs and decreasing foundry capacity continue to place the local pump manufacturing industry under pressure, says industry association South... 


Pumps supplied to Zambian project
4th October 2019 By: Darren Parker

Local pumps manufacturer Brehnor Pumps has been contracted to supply axial flow pumps for a bulkwater application at the Chiansi Irrigation Infrastructure project, in Zambia. The project is... 


BRING ON THE ROUGH STUFF
The VX range of submersible pumps can deal with raw unscreened sewage without clogging
Pumps innovation can solve raw sewage challenges
4th October 2019 By: Darren Parker

Most tender specifications for local raw sewage pump stations tend not to be sufficient to cope with the harsh conditions in which they have to operate. Therefore, local pump designer and... 


LASER PRECISION 
Thermaspray’s laser cladding system was launched at its Olifantsfontien facility
Laser technology expands company’s service offerings
13th September 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Coating technology specialist Thermaspray has recently launched and installed its new laser cladding system, which has broadened the scope of the industries it serves. 


KSB Valves division revamped to boost mining visibility
KSB Valves division revamped to boost mining visibility
8th August 2019

The South African division of global manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has embarked on a modernisation programme and revamp of its valves division to reassert its capabilities in the mining sectors... 


Large centrifugal diesel pump
SABS tests 32 t centrifugal diesel pump
22nd July 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Bureau of Standards has successfully conducted a four-hour demonstration test on one of the country’s largest centrifugal diesel pump systems. The 32 t pump has the ability to... 


NOMINAL PUMPING SPEED
The compact Roots pumps offer a wide nominal pumping speed range of 520 m3 /h  to 2 100 m3 /h
Company showcases new pump at fair
12th July 2019

Vacuum pump manufacturer Pfeiffer Vacuum showcased its new Roots pumps from the HiLobe series at the Hannover Messe trade fair that took place earlier this year in Germany. Experts presented the... 


DIVERSE INDUSTRIES 
This range is suitable for general industrial and OEM installation applications in diverse industries
Pump suitable to handle a variety of fluids
12th July 2019

Fluid handling equipment manufacturer ARO air-operated diaphragm pumps have been designed to pump virtually any type of liquid with ease – ranging from clean, light to medium viscosity fluids, to... 


Aveng sells valve and pump manufacturing subsidiary to reduce debt
5th July 2019 By: Nadine James

Infrastructure and resources group Aveng will sell Aveng Dynamic Fluid Control (DFC) to 100% black-owned investment company Copaflo for R165-million. The sale will include the DFC operations in... 


PUMP IT UP
The truck-mounted jetting units built by Werner South Africa Pumps and Equipment will assist ERWAT to save the Vaal River
R341-million set aside to overhaul infrastructure
5th July 2019

The Department of Water and Sanitation has set aside R341-million to completely overhaul wastewater treatment infrastructure in the Vaal Triangle, says pump manufacturer and supplier Werner Pumps... 


STICKY STUFF The JEC brand of pumps is not only hygienic but also capable of pumping a variety of viscous liquids
Pumps manufacturer plans further growth after acquisition
24th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Following the acquisition of South Korea-based sanitary pump manufacturer JEC Pumps, pump specialist Verder Pumps intends on proliferating its global reach over the next five years, predominantly... 


CENTRE OF ATTENTION
The inaugural Local Southern African Manufacturing Expo is set to feature more than 130 exhibitors
Inaugural event to highlight local manufacturing capabilities
17th May 2019 By: Halima Frost

The first Local Southern African Manufacturing Expo (LME), which aims to highlight the capabilities of local manufacturers and, subsequently the ability to export, will be held from May 21 to 23,... 


GRANT GLENNISTOR
 The company will extend its services and engineering expertise in the future to include maintenance, reverse engineering and system optimisations
KSB expands its aftermarket services
22nd March 2019

Local pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves is intensifying its focus on aftermarket services that add value to customer operations far beyond the supply and maintenance of its own products, under... 


PUMP DESIGN
 Pump systems’ design must allow for efficient operation
Selecting the right pump for the job
22nd March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

When selecting a pump, numerous factors have to be taken into consideration, says pump manufacturer Verder Pumps South Africa MD Darryl Macdougall.  He tells Engineering News that one should look... 


LEE VINE
MD of Integrated Pump rental standing next to a Quax hydraulic submersible pump
Company adds hydraulic submersibles to rental fleet
22nd March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Last month, pump solutions specialist Integrated Pump Rental  became the exclusive distributor of the UK Quax pump range in Africa. “These mobile, hydraulically driven submersible pumps are... 


AFZAL CHOTHIA
Dewatering product manager and person responsible for launching
Weir Minerals online store in demand, increases offering
22nd March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Engineering solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa launched its e-commerce platform to the market in 2016. Dewatering product manager and person responsible for launching the platform Afzal... 


ENVIRONMENT CONSCIOUS
The type of coating used on the pumps will depend on the environment the pumps are used in
Coated pumps offer long-term benefits
22nd March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Although the thermal spray coating of pumps can  add about 20% more to the capital costs of the pumps, Olifantsfontein-based thermal spray coating technology specialist Thermaspray production... 


UP-SKILL
The company continuously up-skill employees on all levels by offering the opportunity for training
Demand prompts company expansion
22nd March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Owing to the high demand for its products in the US and Canada, local pumps manufacturer Hazelton Pumps will expand its pumps manufacturing facilities by extending work space in Sunderland Ridge,... 


CORROSION RESISTANCE
Faggiolati stainless steel pumps are popular because of the range's excellent corrosion resistance features
Pumps distributor sees increased demand for stainless steel pumps
22nd March 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Since being appointed as sole distributor of Faggiolati submersible heavy-duty wastewater and industrial pumps in sub-Saharan Africa in 2016, pump distributor Integrated Pump Technology has noted... 


OPPORTUNITY FOR NETWORKING 
New partnership opportunities in a range of industries will create more opportunities for growth in the relevant sectors
Tripartite expo to cater for bigger PVP audience
18th January 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

The Pumps, Valves & Pipes Africa (PVP) 2019 international trade exhibition and conference is expected to welcome more than 10 500 industry professionals at this year’s event. The 2019 PVP Africa... 


ON SHOW
The DILM Range was highlighted at the recent roadshows held by Magnet
Roadshow highlights motion control products to industry
18th January 2019 By: Halima Frost

Electrical solutions provider Magnet Group hosted a roadshow with about five of power management company Eaton’s technicians in October to highlight Eaton’s DILM range of contractors, circuit... 


ROLLING Stainless steel is a durable low maintenance material
Local stainless steel products promoted
26th October 2018

The Southern African Pump Systems Development Association (Sapsda) and Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) continue to promote the local manufacture of stainless steel... 


MASSIVMASSIVE The duplex stainless steel pump was designed and manufactured to pump contaminated tailings dam water back to the processing plant
Manufacturer goes big at 2018 Sassda awards
26th October 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Heavy-duty pump manufacturer Hazleton Pumps will compete in six categories at the biennial 2018 Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) Columbus Stainless Awards, with an... 


OPTIMISATION Grundfos energy efficient pumps can save up to 50% of energy
Energy efficient pumps solve water challenges
12th October 2018

Power-saving water-pump solutions company Grundfos presents municipalities with improved energy efficient pumps that allow them to lower their demand on the national power grid, says sub-Saharan... 


PUTTING PUMPS TO WORK
The installation of the DAB pump system under way on site
Putting pressure on pumping costs
5th October 2018

Pumps supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) in July this year completed the installation of a DAB 2-NKVE MCE pump and constant pressure booster set at a change house at one of South Africa’s... 


LIMITLESS The Grundfos CR in-line booster pumps range comes with multipump solutions
CR range increases pumping efficiency
5th October 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

To improve pump reliability and increase performance limits, Grundfos, the world’s leading manufacturer of energy efficient water pumps launched its new and extended generation of booster pumps,... 


MASSIVE The world's largest hose pump provides solution for pumping liquids and dosing chemicals
Distribution partnership expands pumps supply to Mpumalanga
5th October 2018

Pump distributor Verder Pumps South Africa has appointed pipes manufacturer and supplier Flo-Tek Nelspruit as its exclusive pump distributor in Nelspruit and surrounding areas. This comes after it... 


OPERATIVE  Grindex Bravo pump at a platinum mine plant in Rustenburg
Grindex pumps’ warranty extended by 12 months
5th October 2018

In an unprecedented move in the local pump industry, pump distributor Integrated Pump Technology (IPT) announced the extension of the warranty on Grindex submersible pumps from 18 months to 30... 


RAPID SPEED The TWH-N low-profile hydraulic torque wrench being operated by the TPA air-driven torque pump
Pumps offer safe bolting solutions to industries
5th October 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

With several drill ready prospects and potential for more discoveries in the oil and gas industry, hydraulic tools and bolting equipment manufacturer and supplier Hi-Force states that the South... 


KSB Pumps and Valves obtains Level 1 BBBEE certification
KSB Pumps and Valves obtains Level 1 BBBEE certification
25th September 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

Global pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has obtained Level 1 broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) certification. This follows the acquisition of a 30% equity stake in the company by... 


MAKING THE GRADE
Food grade bevel gears being locally produced
Compact aluminium gear units used in F&B industry
24th August 2018

Automation and drive specialist SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has introduced a new assembly line at its Johannesburg head office for local production of its K19 and K29 helical bevel gear units. One... 


PACKING A PUNCH
Smaller yet as powerful, the Packo Pump is food grade across the board
Electropolished metals making pumping smoother
24th August 2018 By: Halima Frost

Following the introduction of the Packo Pump brand to the South African food and beverage industry, industrial equipment supplier Verder Pumps South Africa says the brand is electropolished as part... 


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