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Upgrades at Malawi pumping station nearing completion

21st March 2014 Pumps manufacturer APE Pumps has been awarded a €4.1-million rectifying contract to complete upgrades at the town of Walkers Ferry’s raw water and high-lift pumping stations near Blantyre, Malawi. The raw water pumping station, which is located on the Shire river about 40 km north-west of... →

KSB Pumps

By: Megan van Wyngaardt 21st March 2014 Manufacturer of pumps, valves and related systems KSB, which was established in South Africa in 1959, provides systems for a wide range of markets, including water, sewage, the industrial sector, which includes chemicals, petrochemicals and steel, as well as the mining, energy and building... →

Pumps export market grows by 250%

By: Mia Breytenbach 21st March 2014 South African pumps manufacturer Hazleton Pumps registered an increase in export sales of more than 250% in 2013, compared with sales in 2012, states company MD Thys Wehmeyer. “This growth can be attributed to the company’s current, continuous product development that provides unique and reliable... →

EXPORT GROWTH The Hippo submersible slurry pumps range has contributed to Hazleton Pumps’ increase in export sales

Private-equity boutique sees emergence of black industrialists as natural next step

By: Irma Venter 6th December 2013 The rise of black business and black industrialists in South Africa will be a natural process, believes Medu Capital executive director Nhlanganiso Mkwanazi. “Eleven years ago, when we started our private equity business, we were influenced by experience. So, as more and more people gain a better... →

Hudaco acquires Dunford Group for R154.3m

By: Natalie Greve 1st November 2013 As part of JSE-listed Hudaco Industries’ key strategy to pursue the acquisition of new businesses in similar fields of activity, the company has signed an agreement to acquire the Dunford Group. →

Law changes seen spurring increase in use of solar heating in commercial buildings

By: Schalk Burger 1st November 2013 The National Building Regulations Act amendments, implemented in January, should drive an increase in the use of large-scale solar water heating in commercial buildings and retrofitting to existing buildings that use large amounts of hot water, says solar water heater importer and distributor... →

Dry seal for wet applications to launch, suited to plants in water scarce African areas

By: David Oliveira 4th October 2013 The Type 2874 dry gas seal for pumps from mechanical seals manufacturer John Crane, which John Crane MD Aziz Sallie says is the first dry gas seal of this design to comply with API 682 and ISO 21049 performance capabilities for wet applications, will be launched this month. He notes that many... →

Pumps range expansion response to client demand

4th October 2013 To meet customer demand for quick and efficient dewatering solutions, international industrial product solutions provider Atlas Copco Portable Energy has introduced five new additions to its WEDA range of professional pumps. The new pump range, which includes the WEDA04 and WEDA08 drainage pumps,... →

Increased demand prompts R7m investment

By: David Oliveira 4th October 2013 Investment casting producer RelyIntracast has increased the diameter size of its pump impeller range from 250 mm to 400 mm by investing R7-million in casting equipment. “Investment castings are traditionally small, but with the larger capacity wax-injection presses and robotic dipping machines,... →

Heavy-duty slurry pumps to go on sub-Saharan roadshow

By: David Oliveira 4th October 2013 South Africa-based submersible pumps supplier Tsurumi Pumps plans to display its range of Dragflow products at roadshow venues in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique by the beginning of next year, at the latest, to further increase its pump market share in sub-Saharan Africa. →

Mechanical seals launched to curb cost of replacement

4th October 2013 In its efforts to curb the ever-rising costs of replacement components, global engineering and technology company Metso has developed a new, complete line of slurry pump cartridge type mechanical seals. After extensive research and development the Orion series cartridge seals have been launched... →

Hospital group offered finance for heat pumps

By: David Oliveira 4th October 2013 Green energy technology services provider New Southern Energy (NSE) is looking to supply and install energy efficient water heating systems, including heat pumps, at a number of hospitals owned by South Africa-based private hospital operator Life Healthcare, NSE director Deepak John tells... →

New R150m facility to consolidate distribution to Africa

By: David Oliveira 4th October 2013 Pump manufacturing company Grundfos’ new 9 000 m2 facility, in Meadowbrook, which cost about R150-million to construct, was officially opened on August 14 and will serve as the company’s assembly and distribution centre for Africa. “The company decided to consolidate its facilities, in Pretoria,... →

RENEWABLE ENERGYThe Meadowbrook building uses three wind turbines that generate electricity directly into the building’s grid to power the pumps and lighting when solar power is not available

On-line pumps supplier records significant growth, signs strategic partnership

4th October 2013 Online pump supplier and consumer information company PumpScout reports that it is growing at a record pace in 2013, acquiring dozens of new clients and attracting to its website thousands of professionals looking for high-quality pumps. →

Slurry pumps limit flooding risk in mines

4th October 2013 The risk of flooding underground while mining is a reality and needs to be properly addressed by mining companies, warns South Africa-based submersible slurry pump manufacturer Hazleton Pumps. “Standard submersible pumps are used to help prevent this from occuring but are limited in capacity due... →

Pumps company receives oil refinery order

By: Anine Kilian 6th September 2013 Twelve Milton Roy dosing pumps are being installed at petrochemicals producer Sasol Synfuels’ water recovery growth project, in Secunda. Germiston-based pumps company Ecochem Pumps signed a contract with Germany-based engineering company ThyssenKruppe last year in September to supply the... →

Pumps supplied to oil refinery

By: Anine Kilian 6th September 2013 Four Sundyne LMV311 feed-pump skids, with spare parts, were delivered to South African energy and chemicals producer Sasol’s Secunda complex last month by manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and compressors for the oil, gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, power generation and water processing... →

Strong planning and management urged as SA begins to come to terms with its water scarcity

By: Joanne Taylor 23rd August 2013 It is common cause that South Africa is facing various challenges with regard to its water resources and the management thereof. It is also well recognised that South Africa needs to intensify its efforts to protect its already limited water resources and materially improve the efficiency of... →

Mechanical seals company makes anticorruption commitment

By: David Oliveira 9th August 2013 Mechanical seals manufacturer AESSEAL South Africa received accreditation in June from US-based nonprofit member association Trace International, in which AESSEAL MD Rob Waites expects to involve other member companies. →

TRACE ACCREDITED The purpose of the accreditation is to promote the ethics of antibribery and anticorruption in a company

Turnkey dosing station solution for Kriel power station

By: Chantelle Kotze 28th June 2013 The fabrication of two caustic dosing skids, destined for State-owned power utility Eskom’s 3 000 MW Kriel power station, in Mpumalanga is on track to be completed at the start of July; the skids will be shipped to site during the second week of July and will be installed by the end of that... →

Heat pumps meet rebate programme specifications

17th May 2013 Energy solutions company ThermoWise supplies a range of environment-friendly air-to-water heat pumps that meet the requirements of State-owned power utility Eskom’s rebate programme specifications to allow those users that make use of the pumps to qualify for various rebates, thereby aiding Eskom... →

Agri solutions provider reports strong growth for 2012

By: Samantha Herbst 22nd March 2013 Demand for local irrigation and agricultural solutions provider Agrico’s range of Shakti submersible pumps has increased by more than 400% in the last year, owing to an extensive brand campaign initiated by the company. The company expects the growth to continue, says Agrico marketing manager... →

Local pumps distributor appoints first female fitter

By: Samantha Herbst 22nd March 2013 Local water technology provider Xylem Solutions South Africa has employed its first female fitter, Zanele Sithole. She joined the team in January, as part of the company’s employment equity programme, which is aligned to international standards and enables women to progress within the company.... →

Industrial service provider emphasises importance of ESO

22nd March 2013 In an effort to reduce energy costs and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, global industrial manufacturer and service provider SKF provides an energy monitoring service to the pumps industry to help pump operators track system efficiency by implementing energy systems optimisation (ESO). Tracking... →

53 high-pressure pumps delivered to gold mine

22nd March 2013 Pumps manufacturing major Watson-Marlow Bredel South Africa has fulfilled the terms of a R4.2-million contract with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) Kibali gold mine development for the delivery of 53 Bredel SPX high-pressure hose pump units. The pumps, delivered in December, were... →

Heat pumps help apartment block significantly reduce electricity consumption

22nd March 2013 A manufacturer and supplier of industrial products, Advanced Industrial Technology (Ai-Tec) in August 2012 installed four air-to-water heat pumps at an apartment block in Johannesburg. Which have reduced the building’s electricity use by about 70%, when compared with conventional element-powered... →

Pump head launched for solids-laden acids and causticity

22nd March 2013 A new SGV Vortex pump head was, launched late last year, by Vanton. According to Vanton, the Sump-Gard vertical thermoplastic pumps handles fluids and slurries containing stringy materials or solids to 51 mm in diameter. Solid thermoplastic construction of all wetted components allows... →

Customer-focused turnkey solutions for pumps

By: Samantha Herbst 22nd March 2013 Local mechanical seals manufacturer and product solutions provider John Crane South Africa has undergone a full-scale refurbishment and organisational change to boost its reputation as a turnkey solutions provider to local industries, including the pumps industry and its end-users. →

Local pumping solutions provider adds solar water pump to product offering

By: Samantha Herbst 22nd March 2013 Local fluid conveyance and pumping solutions provider Incledon has been appointed key distributor for Australia-based solar water-pumps manufacturer BW Solar, which established a branch in South Africa in June 2012. Farmers across the country can, therefore, benefit from BW Solar’s range of... →

Industry awareness of pump system optimisation increasing, owing to IEE programme

By: Samantha Herbst 22nd March 2013 South Africa’s energy-intensive industrial stakeholders, including mining houses, water boards, refineries and State-owned utilities, are becoming increasingly aware of pump system optimisation, as a result of the Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) improvement project, an initiative implemented... →

Compact pump ideal for small applications

22nd March 2013 Pump manufacturer Lincoln South Africa reports that its new compact P502 lubricant and supply pump including on- and off-road commercial vehicles as well as construction, stacker and agricultural machines, and is also used in industrial splash zones in the food and beverage industry. →

New heat pump saves EC hospital on electricity costs

By: Sashnee Moodley 15th February 2013 An air-to-water heat pump installation undertaken by industrial and commercial equipment specialist Advanced Industrial Technology, or Ai-Tec, is reducing the electricity consumption of Burgersdorp Hospital, in the Eastern Cape, by 70%. →

Frost prevention system to benefit fruit producer

By: Yolandi Booyens 30th November 2012 Local irrigation and agricultural solutions provider Agrico is implementing a frost-prevention system at fruit producer Karsten Group’s Hoogland farm, in Ceres, in the Western Cape. The company states that the project has enabled it to demonstrate the benefits of using filters manufactured by... →

Borehole pump donation to enable municipal provision of potable water

By: Natalie Greve 26th October 2012 Local pump distributor Xylem, in partnership with South African water and sanitation nongovernmental organisation Mvula Trust, has donated 378 borehole and other pumps, worth some R400 000, to ensure the reliable provision of potable domestic water for the rural Setumong community, in Limpopo. →

Joburg to host consolidated industrial fair in 2013

19th October 2012 Ten trade events targeting different sectors of industry will be combined at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, on May 14 to May 16 next year. →

Manufacturer to focus on nonmining business amid wage disputes

By: Gia Costella 5th October 2012 Local pumps manufacturer Watson-Marlow Bredel South Africa, part of Watson-Marlow Pumps Group, will focus on growing its non-mining-related business in light of the wage-related strikes in the South African mining industry, says GM Nico Van Schalkwÿk. “Our business is split between mining and... →

Company claims development of world’s smartest dewatering pump

By: Gia Costella 5th October 2012 International pumps manufacturer Sulzer Pumps launched its new ABS range of submersible dewatering pumps to the South African market at Electra Mining Africa last month. The company describes the ABS range as “the smartest dewatering pump in the world”. →

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