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Condra agent secures two orders
15th January 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

Richards Bay-based lifting equipment company North Coast Cranes & Lifting, which is Condra Cranes’ Northern KwaZulu-Natal agent, has secured orders for Condra cranes to be installed in a chemical... 


Concor successfully completed a fast-track Covid-19 facility at Jubilee Hospital
Concor fast-tracks Covid-19 modules for Jubilee hospital
14th January 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified infrastructure and services construction company Concor has successfully completed a fast-track Covid-19 facility at Jubilee hospital, which was handed over on  November 27, 2020, with... 


Concor fast-tracks covid-19 modules for Jubilee Hospital
14th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Concor successfully completed a fast-track Covid-19 facility at Jubilee Hospital using innovative building technology. This was handed over on 27 November 2020, having begun work on site some five... 


Demag supplies rope hoists and v-type girders to motorsports giant in Germany
Demag supplies rope hoists and v-type girders to motorsports giant in Germany
7th January 2021

When Bischoff + Scheck AG based in Rheinmünster, Germany invested in a new assembly facility that required expanded manufacturing capacity for its production operations they needed a lightweight... 


Load turning with maximum safety
Load turning with maximum safety
5th January 2021

Every so often, users of indoor cranes are faced with the complex task of not only lifting and horizontally moving heavy components such as press tools, machine beds or special containers, but... 


Sarens Siba
Sarens Siba
10th December 2020

Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport. 


Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport.
Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport.
4th December 2020

At Sarens Siba, we have the noble mission to be the reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport for our clients. With state-of-the-art equipment and value... 


The yourKONECRANES portal allows for remote monitoring of heavy machinery
Crane monitoring anytime, anywhere
20th November 2020

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Heavy machinery, such as cranes and lifting systems, is considered to be one of the biggest investments undertaken by a plant or factory and ensuring proper... 


A 100 t mobile crane at Sarens Siba's Brits depot
Sarens Siba branches out into Brits to better serve its mining clients
19th November 2020 By: Donna Slater

Crane company Sarens Siba has opened a new mining-specific crane depot in Brits to service the needs of mines in the greater Rustenburg region. The depot will house mobile and all-terrain cranes... 


Konecranes overhead crane
Advanced hoist and crane technology brings improved safety and reliability
13th November 2020

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): A local rail company looking for a new electric chain hoist that could offer greater safety features, more production reliability and uptime, minimum... 


Two cranes to be delivered to Cape Town contractor
6th November 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Cape Town-based lifting equipment manufacturer BB Cranes is preparing to deliver the final two cranes of a five-machine order from water technology designer and contractor PCI Africa. The two... 


MHS Plant & Equipment
MHS Plant & Equipment
6th November 2020

Midrand-based mining equipment supplier MHS Plant & Equipment specialises in the import and export of mining and construction equipment, supplying its products across the African continent as well... 


Kusile power plant project, South Africa
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
6th November 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Unit 2 of Eskom's six-unit Kusile coal-fired power station has achieved full commercial operation status. 


Demag the kingpin of universal cranes
29th October 2020

In over 200 years of crane manufacture and supply, Demag’s range of universal cranes still offer a superior lifting option that is hard to dispute, especially with over 800,000 Demag cranes... 


Sarens Siba introduces decentralized depot structure
Sarens Siba introduces decentralized depot structure
29th October 2020

Sarens is the global leader and industry reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting and engineered transport. With state-of-the-art equipment and value engineering, Sarens offers its clients... 


Italy-South Africa trade overview
28th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

During 2019, Italy-South Africa trade retained a healthy level despite South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) only growing by 0,8% during 2019. Italian imports into South Africa reached a... 


Transnet delivers solid results in the year ending 31 March 2020, despite challenging operational environment
Transnet delivers solid results in the year ending 31 March 2020, despite challenging operational environment
26th October 2020

Transnet reported an increase of 1,3% to R75,1 billion in revenue, supported by the weighted average tariff increase of 2,9%. The revenue increase was offset by a decline of 1,3% in rail freight... 


Midrand Monthly Truck & Construction Auction
Midrand Monthly Truck & Construction Auction
20th October 2020

Heavy machinery auction leaders, WH Auctioneers offers 18 x low hour 2018 to 2014 Volvo A40G and A40F 6x6 Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT'S) on their monthly Bank Repo & Defleet Earthmoving & Truck... 


Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway, South Africa – update
Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway, South Africa – update
16th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The developer of a private inland port in southern Gauteng, known as Distribution Junxion Port of Gauteng, has initiated legal action against the Tambo Springs Development Company. 


The LH518B battery-electric loader from Sandvik
New battery-electric loader unveiled
14th October 2020

A new battery-electric loader has been introduced as the world’s first 18 t battery loader. The LH518B from Sandvik has been designed around the loader’s Artisan battery system and electric... 


Konecranes supplies first SMARTON cranes to Turkish hydro project
Konecranes supplies first SMARTON cranes to Turkish hydro project
9th October 2020

Two Konecranes 200/20Ton SMARTON open winch cranes were recently installed in the Turbine Hall at the Lower Kaleköy Dam, in eastern Turkey. The project was a team effort between Konecranes in... 


6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd
6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd
9th October 2020

6Sigma Shipyards Group (Pty) Ltd is an engineering, procurement and construction company, specialising in heavy steel construction. Established in 2012, the company designs and manufactures steel,... 


Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway, South Africa – update
Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway, South Africa – update
9th October 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Infrastructure development at the project is continuing, despite the inability of State-owned freight logistics group Transnet to deliver on the construction of a rail terminal in the agreed time. 


Renewed hope for industrialisation and transformation ahead of wind procurement
Renewed hope for industrialisation and transformation ahead of wind procurement
2nd October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The failure of the R536-million DCD Wind Towers facility, established in the Coega Special Economic Zone in 2013, has become the poster child for the damage inflicted when South Africa’s political... 


Renewed hope for industrialisation and transformation ahead of wind procurement
Renewed hope for industrialisation and transformation ahead of wind procurement
2nd October 2020 By: Terence Creamer

The failure of the R536-million DCD Wind Towers facility, established in the Coega Special Economic Zone in 2013, has become the poster child for the damage inflicted when South Africa’s political... 


MAGNETIC PULL
The magnetic system based on Controlock technology assists in securing workers when no railing or connectable surface is available
New magnetic fall protection system launched
25th September 2020

Rotterdam-based fastener supplier McNetiq launched a new series of magnetic anchors for fall protection when working at height. The first product in this series, released in July, is the workplace... 


A JIB AND SHAKE
Each jib crane is used to transfer the completed components to various operating lines along its travel length
Remanufacturing centre benefits from overhead crane system
25th September 2020

Multinational construction manufacturing corporation Komatsu’s equipment remanufacturing centre is a critical element in the company’s new campus in Tunney Industrial Estate, Edenvale. 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
25th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Another eight new electric straddle carriers have arrived at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2. 


Kusile power plant project, South Africa
Kusile power plant project, South Africa
25th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Kusile's units 2 and 3 are due to enter commercial operation in the 2020 financial year. 


Condra secures order for high-lift cranes
18th September 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Condra has secured an order for two high-lift machines for a diamond mine in Botswana from Canadian-based consulting engineer JDS Energy & Mining. Manufacturing is set to start at Condra’s main... 


Sintech
Sintech
18th September 2020

Since 1989, Svendborg Brakes has been recognised as a leading global expert in intelligent braking solutions for industrial applications. Extensive application know-ledge, innovative design, fast... 


Locally produced hot water innovation reduces household energy costs
11th September 2020 By: Donna Slater

Using heat pump systems manufacturer EMS Holdings’ domestic 200 ℓ integrated heat pump system can save households between 60% and 70% of their monthly electricity costs as it uses home-grown... 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
11th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Transnet has suspended the main marine contract for the project. 


Sujit Bhagattjee
Port of PE weathers Covid-19 to support bumper fruit season
8th September 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

In the midst of the record citrus export season, Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA's) Nelson Mandela Bay ports have successfully complemented the Port of Cape Town, which was negatively... 


The green standard for material handlers
4th September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Babcock has seen a steady stream of SENNEBOGEN modular material handling machinery delivered throughout South Africa over the past 12 months, as customers increasingly realise the benefits of these... 


Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway, South Africa – update
Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway, South Africa – update
4th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction has started. 


High quality traffic and transportation engineering services keep renewable energy projects in the fast lane
2nd September 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JG Afrika, a leading firm of consulting engineers, continues to build on a long and proud legacy of providing high quality traffic and transportation engineering services to prominent international... 


Countrywide Gearbox Repairs
Countrywide Gearbox Repairs
28th August 2020

Countrywide Gearbox Repairs specialises in the repair of Flame Proof tractors, 120G Graders, forklifts, earth moving equipment, cranes, load-haul-dump (LHD) machines,  loaders and  underground... 


Demag wheel drives and rope hoists offer versatility and reliability
Demag wheel drives and rope hoists offer versatility and reliability
24th August 2020

“Wheel drives and rope hoists, two important components associated with Demag lifting equipment that, when utilised in other industrial applications, offer the customer many operational benefits”... 


The slew ring and operator cab of a Potain MDT 178 being lowered during a dismantling
Specialist expertise required to configure tower cranes
21st August 2020

The construction of high-rise buildings requires the special configuration of tower cranes, to achieve better freestanding height of the tower crane. This allows the hook height to be raised... 


DOUBLE-GIRDER OVERHEAD CRANE UNDER TEST

The twin girders are fixed to end-carriages at each end, and alignment of these wheels is critical to prevent wear
Wheel alignment crucial to ensuring end-carriages last longer
21st August 2020 By: Schalk Burger

End-carriages are key subassemblies in overhead cranes, and customers are advised not to attempt their own end-carriage assembly using individually sourced wheel blocks, as wheel alignment is... 


Trailmax uses Strenx 700 E and Strenx 700MC on its I-beam chassis and other parts
‘Steel of the future’ offers higher performance and lower costs
14th August 2020

Operations in tough working environments require robust industrial components and equipment that is able to withstand demanding work loads such as extreme vibration, compression and tension.... 


Strenx® 700 performance steel takes your equipment performance above and beyond
13th August 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Do you want your equipment to do more with less? For exceptional performance under extreme loads, Strenx® performance steel from SSAB can help your equipment last longer and stay stronger – and... 


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