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State-owned port operator Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is tracking ahead of a planned 13% increase in citrus export volumes across four of its 19 terminals this year. In the face of Covid-19,...
The hydraulics sector in South Africa could benefit from more highly skilled hydraulics experts, says hydraulics company Axiom Hydraulics GM Eugene Tondolo. “The hydraulics sector is unique in that...
Crane manufacturer and refurbishment specialist Condra is deploying telescopic cranes to help a South African chemicals company with the production of large volumes of alcohol for hand sanitisers....
Junior explorer Marmota has raised A$6.5-million through a share placement priced at 5.3c each, to accelerate development of the Aurora Tank gold discovery, in South Australia. The placement will...
State-owned Transnet says it is closely monitoring adverse weather conditions along the country’s coastline, to determine when it is safe to resume port operations. The stormy weather, rough sea...
The Port of Cape Town is ramping up operations and reducing shipping backlogs caused by the impact of Covid-19 on the port’s human resources. By July 2, the number of vessels waiting at anchorage...
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has prepared for a 13% increase in citrus volumes this year, with new equipment being set up to boost operations at the Port Elizabeth, Durban and Ngqura container...
Louw Smit, sales director at Crane & Hoist Equipment SA, says with higher buildings the order of the day, Potain tower cranes can be specially configured for better standing height. With higher...
South Africa's state-owned rail, port and pipeline company Transnet said on Tuesday it had introduced a number of solutions for the operational backlogs at the Port of Cape Town due to Covid-19,...
The Western Cape Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, has called for Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan to urgently provide resources to resolve the...
Telescopic cranes from Condra will soon be helping a South African chemicals company to produce alcohol in very large volumes for hand sanitiser to combat the spread of Covid-19. Recently tested...
The efficient and effective performance of the Port of Cape Town is critical to economic recovery and growth for the Western Cape, the province’s Finance and Economic Opportunities Minister David...
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Extending cranes offering is a frequently selected option in the KBK Aluline crane construction kit from Konecranes and Demag (Pty) Ltd, as they extend the range of the system beyond the crane span...
TAKRAF Africa’s After Market Services has completed a mid-life upgrade on a bucket-wheel reclaimer for a leading iron producer in South Africa. The upgrade consisted of realigning the machine,...
Mining and tunnelling machine manufacturer GHH is in the process of repositioning and rebranding to form one of the largest suppliers of machines for mining, tunnelling and special civil...
Energy chains are used to carry and guide power, data and signals to moving parts of machines or structures, while in motion. They aim to ensure the seamless operation of cranes, milling and boring...
For 40 years Weir Minerals has provided custom Multiflo® barge solutions for applications all around the world. The global team of barge and dewatering specialists provide custom solutions for...
As businesses start returning to limited operation, the challenge of ensuring that employees adhere to the stringent health and safety regulations, required for WHO (World Health organisation)...
With the growing trend for companies to move away from manual machine operation to specialised mechanisation as part of cost saving programmes, industrial equipment supplier BMG has made a...
Condra’s authorised agent for the Witbank area, GTB Industrial Services, has secured a contract for a technically complex crane to service a Mpumalanga-based colliery’s dragline excavator. Condra...
Founded in 1999 by Gys and Jan Jacobs, Jacobs Transport was started with the use of only one second-hand crane truck and has grown to include a comprehensive fleet of over 50 vehicles and equipment...
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The options of replacing or refurbishing an overhead crane both have advantages, and they should be considered very carefully, says crane manufacturer and refurbishment specialist Condra MD Marc...
Konecranes has launched their new S-series overhead crane which after years of research, development and testing, includes Konecrane’s unique synthetic wire rope hoist. The synthetic wire rope...
A contract won by Witbank company GTB Industrial Services will see Condra manufacturing a technically complex crane to service an Mpumalanga colliery’s dragline excavator. Condra will deliver the...
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PEMA Flange Fitting station (PEMA FF) is an ideal solution for both onshore and offshore tower production. The solution simplifies production and improves safety.
The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) – one of 19 Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) – has acquired four new-generation straddle carriers. The investment is aimed at mitigating against the impact of...
RGM Cranes has supplied a 30-ton semi-portal crane and two 10-ton single girder cranes to Betterect. The recent purchases stand testimony to the fruitful 20-year relationship between the two...
The Port Elizabeth Container Terminal’s (PECT) equipment woes will lessen from this day forth as equipment manufacture Liebherr delivered two new mobile harbour cranes offloaded from vessel Happy...
The Port Elizabeth Container Terminal (PECT) has taken delivery of two new mobile harbour cranes from equipment manufacture Liebherr. “The arrival of these two modern cranes will ensure that our...
Crane manufacturer and refurbishment specialist Condra is urging customers to carefully weigh the pros and cons when considering replacing or refurbishing an overhead crane that is nearing the end...
Eskom has yet to agree on a supply contract for the bulk of coal needed for the Kusile power station.
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Engineering consultant Lubrication Engineers South Africa has announced that it is the official agent for solutions manufacturers TST FDSys.P flaw detection system. Lubrication Engineers provides...
Is it better to replace or refurbish an overhead crane reaching the end of its life? At least one South African firm reckons that there are advantages to both options, and Condra, a specialist in...
RBPlat COO Neil Carr has said that the ramp-up of Styldrift has been disappointingly below expectations.
In response to industry calls for equipment that will improve performance across its operations, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has invested R2-billion to replace aging equipment this calendar year....
Component sales remain strong at South African crane manufacturer Condra’s Johannesburg works, which has been manufacturing complete cranes since 1971, says Condra MD Marc Kleiner. “Currently 12%...
Over the next three years, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) will package blended finance megaprojects of at least R200-billion, while government has committed R10-billion for such...
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