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Babcock prevails under pressure
31st July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Following a rupture on the mainsteam piping system on one of the units at a major power station, Babcock’s Ntuthuko Engineering division, along with two other major boiler companies, was part of a... 


EXCLUSIVE VIBES 
Astore Keymak is the sole South African distributor of the Italian-manufactured FIP thermoplastic valves range
Local industry pressurised by ‘cheap imports’
31st July 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

As multinational corporations continue to make inroads into the South Africa market, the thermoplastic valves sector is finding it challenging to compete in an already difficult business environment. 


INNOVATIVE PLASTIC
A SAFi installation in the hydro-metallurgical sector was at a copper mine, where thermoplastic valves provided a solution for the storage and transport of sulphuric acid
Mining trending toward thermoplastic valves
31st July 2020

Industrial manufacturing company BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with the mining sector in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied,... 


Reid Lifestyle Centre targeting a net-zero certification
24th July 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

In May, the Reid Lifestyle Centre, developed by Balwin Properties, achieved a six-star Green Star Public & Education Building certification. Part of an upmarket lifestyle estate situated close to... 


MINIMISING DOWN TIME 
A well-integrated fire suppression system minimises the risks of costly downtime that a fire can entail
Webinar discusses heavy-duty-mining-vehicle fire risk
24th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Vehicle fire suppression system solutions provider Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection hosted a webinar last month to discuss the most common fire risk trends for heavy duty mining vehicles, as well as... 


CURIOUS COMPOUNDS
The medical-grade compounds that the company produces are supplied to vendors in the healthcare industry and have been in constant supply
PVC manufacturer emphasises proper use of plastic
17th July 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

While the world is moving towards using less single use plastic, Durban-based polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound manufacturer Innovative PVC Compounds (IPC) CEO Mubeen Siddiqi says the world cannot... 


Delta Realty’s Menlo Pinnacles Obtains a Four-Star Green Star Rating
3rd July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Delta Reality, with Delta Built Environment Consultants (Delta BEC) as its Green Star consultants, successfully obtained a four-star design rating for its Menlo Pinnacles development from the Green... 


Mechanical pipe systems offer cost and time savings to a struggling construction sector post COVID-19
2nd July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

There is no disputing that the COVID-19 pandemic has and will continue to have a devastating impact on the South African construction sector. According to construction market intelligence firm... 


Equipment supplier offers range of hoses and fittings
26th June 2020

The Eaton Winner hydraulic braided and spiral hose and fittings distributed locally by industrial equipment supplier BMG meet stringent industry standards for pressure, temperature and abrasion... 


Pipes range offered for various industries
26th June 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Cable conduit and subsoil drainage pipe manufacturer Dura-Line components, which meet stringent quality specifications, are used in conjunction with geosynthetic products manufacturer and supplier... 


Company receives certification, improves product quality
26th June 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Piping manufacturer Rare Plastics has received SANS 4437.2 certification – which is a duplication of ISO 4437.2 – for the manufacture of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) gas pipe in May this year.... 


Your business’s sustainability depends on your fire protection system
15th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

If you count warehouses, storage facilities and distribution centres among your business assets, the installation of high-quality fire protection systems within these spaces is critical. In... 


Sustainable building designs on the rise
12th June 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Although it was previously widely thought to be prohibitively expensive to make the upfront capital investments to go green, uncertainty about the availability of power and water resources, as well... 


SAFI applauds local procurement amidst the need for hospital beds and temporary healthcare facilitie
11th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) commends the support from sponsors like Old Mutual and the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) by, respectively, establishing a... 


Macsteel merges fluid control, pipes divisions
5th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Steel and value-added steel products supplier Macsteel has merged its fluid control division with its pipes, fittings and flanges division. The vertical merger forms part of the company’s focus... 


Six Green Star As-Built rating for One Discovery Place in Sandton
4th June 2020

The new Discovery head office is only one of a handful of projects to have achieved a six Green Star As-Built rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa, pushing the envelope for an... 


Coal mine in Serbia gives up new Roman treasure
29th May 2020 By: Reuters

As the sun sank over a vast opencast coal mine in eastern Serbia earlier this month, a small crane eased the front half of a Roman ship from the steep sides of the pit. An excavator cutting... 


Hudaco unlikely to pay dividend as Covid-19 impacts businesses
21st May 2020 By: Donna Slater

Branded automotive, industrial and electronic consumable product importer and distributor Hudaco reports, that despite business disruptions as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, its business... 


Macsteel merges fluid control, pipes divisions
20th May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Steel and value-added steel products supplier Macsteel has merged its fluid control division with its pipes, fittings and flanges division. The vertical merger forms part of the company’s focus... 


FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY 
The Desponia butterfly valves, manufactured in Spain, are available with different lining materials for reliability and extended service life in diverse sectors
Company supports essential service providers amid lockdown
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier BMG encourages companies operating during South Africa’s Covid-19 lockdown and beyond not to neglect the condition monitoring of process valves. 


SpraySAFE Mist Sanitising Safety Tunnel
SpraySAFE Mist Sanitising Safety Tunnel
14th May 2020

In an effort to contribute towards the fight against COVID-19 and get "back to business", Jachris combined over 44 years' experience in the world of Hose & Fittings with over 10 years' experience... 


Westend Building C
Westend Building C secures Green Stars rating
13th May 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Westend Building C, which is part of the modern Westend office development in Centurion, received its 4-Star Green Star SA Design certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa... 


Serco supplies ‘Sani-Booth’ to counter COVID-19 in the workplace
7th May 2020

Leading South African truck and trailer body building company, Serco, has developed a sanitation booth in which a fine mist of people-friendly disinfectant is sprayed onto the user to help prevent... 


Jachris offers frontline sanitising defence for companies to get back to business
Jachris offers frontline sanitising defence for companies to get back to business
6th May 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Hose and fittings manufacturer Jachris is producing an automated mist sanitising safety tunnel that offers a frontline defence against Covid-19 and enables companies to “get back to business”... 


Supplier keeps valves flowing
24th April 2020 By: Halima Frost

Water treatment solutions provider Allmech assures clients that although South Africa is still reeling from the Covid-19 lockdown, implemented last month, the company will continue to supply its... 


Collaboration to produce valves for respirators and fittings for protective masks
17th April 2020

Ferrari has started to produce respirator valves and fittings for protective masks at its Maranello plant as one of its initiatives in support of health workers treating coronavirus patients. The... 


Isuzu supports Business Chamber COVID-19 initiative
16th April 2020

It is all hands on deck as the Nelson Mandela Bay business community sets out to assist the city’s public health services. In support of the doctors, nurses and healthcare workers who are serving... 


What is Safety Stock and How Do You Calculate It?
6th April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Most manufacturers carry an inventory of stock that consists of cycle stock, which will be used based on demand forecasts. And they might also have excess inventory on hand to ensure that they... 


Load profile important to ensure power supply security to schools
6th April 2020 By: Schalk Burger

It is critical for schools, as well as businesses, home owners and public buildings, to determine their load profile and the various load categories so that appropriate types of power supply... 


The Penlon Nuffield 200
Local ventilator production could start within a month, says Naacam 
3rd April 2020 By: Irma Venter

Much of the reverse engineering on the Penlon Nuffield 200 ventilator is complete, with prototype production imminent, says National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers... 


Know your electrical load before investing in new supply systems
2nd April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

While many businesses, homeowners and public establishments look to save electricity usage and increase their security of power supply, it is critical that they consider their unique needs before... 


Clean Carpets Do Not Aggravate Respiratory Or Allergy Problems
23rd March 2020

At a time when health considerations are paramount in South Africa, commercial property developers and home-owners can rest assured: office carpets do not contribute to human allergy, asthma or... 


UNDER THE PUMP
Werner Pumps has managed to increase its turnaround time, to relieve the pressure of increased demand, by upgrading its facilities
Facility upgrades help to ramp up supply
20th March 2020 By: Halima Frost

Local high pressure pump supplier Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment has successfully improved its turnaround time from between four and six months to between two and three months to manufacture... 


Process Pipe
Process Pipe
13th March 2020

With branches in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, Process Pipe CAB has established a national footprint as a wholesaler and retailer of carbon and mild steel pipe fittings and flanges. Process... 


Specialised Piping Company
Specialised Piping Company
13th March 2020

SPC is the black empowerment entity, joint venture of Global Empowerment fund together with Process Pipe with branches in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, Specialised Piping Company (SPC) has... 


Is your power backup investment failsafe when Eskom load shedding strikes?
12th March 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A wave of load shedding is hitting the country again, as you would have experienced, no doubt. This has resulted in incidents where service providers such as OR Tambo International Airport, Chris... 


Hudaco Group - adding value in niche markets
Hudaco Group - adding value in niche markets
10th March 2020

Hudaco Industries is a South African group specialising in importing and distributing high-quality branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products, mainly in the southern African... 


Farm Dam Dredging Helps Optimise Water Resources
Farm Dam Dredging Helps Optimise Water Resources
14th January 2020

Integrated Pump Rental is applying its equipment and experience to ensure farmers optimal use of water resources by implementing effective pond dredging. As the economy’s largest consumer of water,... 


New Oxford-Glenhove buildings aim for 4-star green ratings
13th December 2019 By: Schalk Burger

The two newest buildings to be built on the intersection of Oxford and Glenhove roads – OxGlen Block 3 and Block 4 – will aim to achieve 4-Star Green Star SA Office Design rating from the Green... 


Barloworld Automotive and Logistics' head office obtains Green Star rating
Barloworld Automotive and Logistics' head office obtains Green Star rating
21st November 2019

The new head office of Barloworld Automotive and Logistics – the first building to be completed in the mixed-use Irene Link precinct, in Centurion – has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star SA Design... 


BMG
BMG
15th November 2019

Keep motors and mechanical equipment well-serviced and lubricated with a large selection of lubrication products maintenance chemicals and cleaners. BMG has the right synthetic, silicone,... 


BMG
BMG
15th November 2019

Hose and fittings are key components utilised in a multitude of applications and industries. Hydraulic hose is utilised to transfer fluid between various components on machinery.  


Rare Plastics
Rare Plastics
15th November 2019

Rare Plastics manufacture and distribute HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) pipe, fittings and steel backing rings from our factory in Meyerton, Gauteng. Pipes are manufactured to SANS ISO 4427... 


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From batteries for boats and jet skis, to batteries for cars and quad bikes, SABAT Batteries has positioned itself as the lifestyle battery of...

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