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Medium voltage electric motors offer reliability and reduced costs
27th January 2023

Critical applications that require a high degree of reliability and longevity are said to benefit from the use of medium voltage (MV) electric motors which are tailor-made for specific tasks, and... 


HP and Aspen invite SA NPOs that drive tech access to participate in the Digital Equity Accelerator initiative
27th January 2023

Global technology giant HP and the Aspen Institute have opened applications for their 2023 Digital Equity Accelerator initiative, targeting not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) and non-governmental... 


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Firm raises $42-million to deliver data solutions
27th January 2023

Digital mining solutions provider MineSense in December announced that it had secured $42-million in Series E funding, which would be used to accelerate the commercial deployment of its solutions,... 


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New drives added to extensive portfolio
27th January 2023 By: Halima Frost

Advanced engineering manufacturer Danfoss has successfully added its IC2 and IC7 drives, released in the final quarter of last year, to its existing VLT and VACON range of drives. The drives will... 


Mobility solutions highlighted at global event
27th January 2023

Global technical equipment, drive and braking systems manufacturer Voith presented its solutions for the mobility shift in commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation Expo held in Hannover,... 


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Group excited for first Indaba appearance
27th January 2023

Hydraulic equipment provider Bosch Rexroth Africa is set to make its first appearance at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, in conjunction with Bosch Rexroth companies Hägglunds Drives... 


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SEW-EURODRIVE
27th January 2023

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is recognised as the specialist in drive and control technologies across Africa with the brand well-known and respected for its precision German engineering across the... 


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Zest WEG
27th January 2023

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


New yard crane for Mpumalanga refinery
25th January 2023

(Virtual Showroom): Condra has completed a 32-ton, 30-metre span container handling crane for Manganese Metal Company (MMC), the Mbombela-based metal refinery. The working element of a... 


Steering young people to STE(A)M subjects through Festo Bionics
23rd January 2023

Over the past two decades, technology has advanced exponentially, altering almost every generation’s perspective and interaction with the world. This has also brought about change to the academic... 


Netafim SA drives cost-efficient dripline supply and economic growth with local investment
23rd January 2023

Netafim South Africa is happy to announce that the first roll of locally produced Streamline™ X thin wall dripline was recently extruded at its Cape Town dripline manufacturing plant. To supply a... 


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New local zinc refinery deemed urgent
20th January 2023 By: Leah Shelene Asaram

The use of the multipurpose base metal, zinc, in South Africa, has “been through a rollercoaster over the past ten to 12 years”, says International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa Desk executive... 


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Dolphin tungsten project, Australia – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Group 6 Metals has reported that construction of the processing plant for the Dolphin mine is continuing to progress on schedule. 


LED Lighting Solution for Winery
18th January 2023

BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the LED lighting solution for Alvi’s Drift new wine cellar. Alvi’s Drift is located in Scherpenheuwel, about 20km south of Worcester in the Western Cape... 


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Wind Industry Internship Programme doubles placements for 2023
17th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

The second Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) will be doubling its placements this year, in addition to offering supplementary work readiness training for the first time. The programme... 


Managing Customers in a Debt Crisis
16th January 2023

The past year has undoubtedly hit hard at consumers’ wallets with the annual inflation rate rising up to 7.2%, far above the Reserve Bank’s target range of 3% to 6%. This makes it imperative for... 


Australia's first zero-emissions battery lands at Fortescue
16th January 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Iron-ore major and green energy developer Fortescue has taken delivery of Australia’s first prototype battery system designed for a zero-emissions battery electric mining haul truck being... 


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1.4 MWh battery arrives in Australia for testing on 240 t mining haul truck
13th January 2023 By: Donna Slater

Battery and vehicle controller system WAE Technologies has completed and delivered to Australia the largest battery of its kind, ready to be installed in a 240 t prototype zero-emission... 


Gates launches improved drive design software
9th January 2023

Belt-drives now easier and quicker to design with new-look Design Power™ software Gates (NYSE: GTES), a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions,... 


Bellevue tracking to plan
22nd December 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Gold developer Bellevue Gold is on track to reach gold production in the second half of 2023, with the first draw down of A$35-million from its project loan facility with Macquarie Bank taking... 


Condra completes 32 t yard crane for Mpumalanga refinery
16th December 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has completed a 32 t, 30-metre-span container handling crane for Mbombela-based metals refinery Manganese Metal Company (MMC). MMC’s gantry was delivered on... 


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Dolphin tungsten project, Australia – update
16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Group 6 Metals will raise A$20-million through a share placement to bring its Dolphin tungsten mine into production. 


MODERN FARMING
The tractors are sophisticated technology machines, and technicians are indispensable to ensure that the machines are kept running
Competition highlights technicians’ central role in agricultural industry
9th December 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Tractor manufacturer Massey Ferguson has completed the second season of its reality show called Master Mechanic, which highlights the central role technicians and mechanics play in the industry to... 


Toyota to evaluate local customers’ response to RAV4 plug-in hybrid in new pilot initiative
9th December 2022 By: Irma Venter

Following the introduction of the RAV4 GX hybrid last year and the RAV4 hybrid E-Four this year, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) says it will test the local market’s response to the RAV4 plug-in... 


New yard crane for Mpumalanga refinery
6th December 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Condra has completed a 32-ton, 30-metre span container handling crane for Manganese Metal Company (MMC), the Mbombela-based metal refinery. The working element of a... 


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Compact cam lobe motors promise better performance
2nd December 2022

A new range of compact cam lobe motors designed for construction machinery with chain drives, such as skid steer loaders, is said to offer better performance, higher efficiency and a longer... 


Condra acquires iTek Drives
2nd December 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane and hoist manufacturer Condra has acquired Optidrive variable-frequency drives distributor (VFDs) iTek Drives for an undisclosed amount. The deal enables Condra to secure the supply of... 


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South African green hydrogen technology wins top global recognition
1st December 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Proudly South African hydrogen technology, which has the potential to slash the cost of green hydrogen, has just won top recognition in Monaco at the principality's inaugural hydrogen forum. The... 


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Nothing like negative interest rate, fear to drive gold price – Bristow
22nd July 2020 By: Martin Creamer

“There’s nothing like a negative real interest rate and a fear to drive the gold price,” says Barrick Gold Corporation CEO Dr Mark Bristow, who also puts money printing firmly on the list of gold... 


Sars losing out on R5bn in excise duties, says alcohol industry
Sars losing out on R5bn in excise duties, says alcohol industry
20th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The renewed prohibition of alcohol sales has resulted in the South African alcohol industry having no choice but to apply for a deferment of payment of excise duties to the South African Revenue... 


Condra supplies nine telescopic cranes to chemicals company
Condra supplies nine telescopic cranes to chemicals company
17th July 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

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.... 


Alcohol industry laments renewed ban
13th July 2020 By: Donna Slater

Stakeholders in the alcohol industry are lamenting the prohibition on alcohol sales that was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on July 12 and which came into effect immediately. The South... 


Black Tech Company sets sail in the South African Tech Industry
10th July 2020

A new Black tech company ‘Beyond VR’, has recently been established by three young professionals - Katlego Mokonyama, Themba Mtanase & Lebogang Mokonyama. A true rarity in South Africa, Beyond VR... 


Ford face shields production continues as COVID-19 infections continue climbing in South Africa
10th July 2020

As the number of recorded COVID-19 cases continues to climb in South Africa, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has entered its fourth month of producing protective face shields at its... 


QUALITY ENSURED 
Detroit Compressors provide customers with a five-year warranty on the drive train of a rotary screw compressor and a two-year warranty on the complete unit
Upgrades enhance compressors
10th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Tru Compressor Solutions is an authorized distributor of compressor manufacturer Detroit Air Compressors. Detroit has upgraded its DT, DB, and Gen2-DB range of screw compressors to enhance their... 


Manufacturer develops new range of liquid ring pumps
10th July 2020

Vacuum products developer and manufacturer Edwards Vacuum has developed a range of new liquid ring pumps called the ELRi series. Made for use in wet, humid as well as corrosive conditions, this... 


SUPERIOR QUALITY 
The proven quality of Pfeiffer Vacuum products ensures a long service life as well as lower operating costs
Company introduces quiet, dry pumps range
10th July 2020

The HiScroll models from vacuum pump manufacturer Pfeiffer Vacuum’s new range of scroll pumps are oil-free, hermetically sealed vacuum pumps with high nominal pumping speeds of between 6 m³/h and... 


OPTIMUM DRIVE CONFIGURATIONS 
Nord IE5+ synchronous motors can be combined with all Nord gear units and drive electronics as a modular system to enhance LogiDrive systems
Partnership brings new drive systems
10th July 2020

Component and technical services provider BMG and German precision engineers Getriebebau Nord entered a partnership to assemble, distribute and support Nord Drive Systems throughout Southern... 


New science, tech policy book focuses on transformative policy making
7th July 2020 By: Schalk Burger

A new book authored by a host of international scientists and policy advisors sets out the theories, approaches and lessons for how science, technology and innovation (STI) policy making should be... 


a.b.e. Waterstops vital part of community and civic projects
1st July 2020

durajoint waterstops, provided by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group, have been widely used in concrete construction or expansion joints in essential community... 


Schneider Electric and Cisco Partner to Bridge Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) in building management systems
30th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Partnership drives advances in making smart buildings the standard Delivers more secure, scalable, resilient and easy to manage IP-based building system networks while maximizing connectivity 


Cranes to fight Covid-19
Cranes to fight Covid-19
29th June 2020

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... 


Covid-19 brings about a wider scope of opportunity for energy, water, waste sectors
26th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While Covid-19 has resulted in delays in investment in South Africa, it has also given rise to some new opportunities in the green economy space, across sectors including energy, water, agriculture... 


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