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Image of the ProV hydraulic hosesfrom Gates
Expanded range of hydraulic hoses available
10th March 2022

A new hydraulic hose product line is helping to increase access to a greater number of applications and end-markets. Gates, a global provider of application-specific fluid power and power... 


Gates expands PRO series product line with launch of ProV hydraulic hoses
28th February 2022

Gates (NYSE: GTES), a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, has further expanded its PRO™ Series hydraulic hose portfolio with the launch of... 


Image of the Udumo adit at the Kangra mine
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
18th February 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Menar produced the first coal from its new underground Udumo adit on February 9. 


A photo of a cross section of a Timken Quick-Flex coupling
Couplings demand up year-on-year
4th February 2022 By: Darren Parker

The demand for low-maintenance, cost-effective couplings has increased year-on-year, with the emphasis on ease of assembly to alleviate hours of downtime, says industrial products provider BMG... 


Black Massey – Something special for a high horsepower tractor
3rd February 2022

Dieter Schroder, owner of DT Farming Trust in Winterton, along with son-in-law Ross Braithwaite, were looking for something a little more special when they were in the market for a new tractor for... 


Supplier reconditions hydraulic cylinder assemblies
28th January 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Honed tube, chrome bar and cylinder kits supplier Honingcraft group of companies has reconditioned its hydraulic cylinder barrels and hydraulic cylinder rods as semi-finished assemblies. 


Festo Didactic webinars ensure accessibility across the globe
20th January 2022

Digital learning has been growing significantly since the Covid-19 outbreak two years ago. Festo Didactic has combined the internet and education to provide industry professionals with the... 


Aerial view of mining trucks at the Phalanndwa Colliery
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
7th January 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Canyon Coal has changed the name of one of its collieries ahead of the start of construction. 


An image of BMGKZN field service team assisting with sgar diffuser
Service centre assists in optimisation solutions
3rd December 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s Regional Service Centre (RSC) in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, plays a critical role in the sugar sector by providing engineering solutions designed to... 


Company provides new filtration solutions
26th November 2021

With the growing trend for diesel-fuelled equipment, industrial equipment supplier BMG has recognised a demand for the supply of cleaner, non-contaminated diesel and lubricant oils, says BMG fluid... 


Heavy Lift raises Yellow Jersey Logistics to new heights
23rd November 2021

Heavy Lift, a business division of EIE Group that specialises in the supply of premium material, port and container equipment, has delivered two Konecranes Liftace SMV 4532 TCE5 reach stackers to... 


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The impact of rising fuel prices on the South African construction industry – and how the new CAT® 966 GC can make a difference
18th November 2021

The impact of rising fuel prices on the South African construction industry – and how the new Cat® 966 GC can make a difference Fuel price increases are not a new phenomenon – South Africans have... 


An image of Atlas Copco's H6+ Light Tower
LED light improve vision on site
12th November 2021 By: Nadine Ramdass

Multinational manufacturer Atlas Copco’s H6 plus light tower uses light-emitting-diode (LED) lights to improve on the previous H5 plus light tower used at construction sites. Atlas Copco power... 


Festo Didactic helps customers unpack their full learning potential
4th November 2021

Technological changes are continually transforming tasks in companies today. Investment in technologies and machines alone is not enough to ensure success. Festo recognises that skilled employees... 


Massey Ferguson manufactures high-end tractors for Africa at its Beauvais facility in France
18th October 2021

Beauvais in France is the global home of Massey Ferguson and its centre of engineering and manufacturing excellence. More than 990 000 tractors have been built here to date, with nearly 80% of... 


A photo of PG Bison's eMkhondo factory, in Mpumalanga
PG Bison's R560m investment in eMkhondo plant to increase capacity by 25% in early 2022
6th October 2021 By: Schalk Burger

Wood-based panel products manufacturer PG Bison is investing R560-million in its eMkhondo facility, in Mpumalanga, which will result in a 25% capacity increase at the plant when it is completed in... 


Fendt South Africa adds new mid-horsepower Fendt Vario range in Vineyard, Fruit, Orchard and Standard configuration
6th October 2021

Fendt South Africa has extended its product offering with the latest generation of the Fendt 200 VFPS Vario specialist tractor series, which comes with the intuitive FendtONE operating concept,... 


Production commences: More productivity and performance for Jungheinrich’s bestseller 
1st October 2021

Jungheinrich continues to write its success story on battery-powered counterbalanced trucks by relaunching series 2 and 3. The hydraulics, safety and software of the forklift trucks have been... 


Image of Weba's drawing office and design team works to continuously improve transfer point solutions
Custom-engineered chute solutions
1st October 2021

The in-house engineering capability and expertise of a leading chute designer and manufacturer were recently demonstrated in a specialised chute application for a local platinum mining customer.... 


Grundfos looks to save energy through green, sustainable pumping systems
16th September 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

Incorrect sizing and the inefficient use of pumps contributes to about 10% of global energy consumption, says Grundfos business development manager for Industry: India, Middle East & Africa Saahil... 


Image of Menar's Kangra–Twyfelhoek project
Menar coal and anthracite projects, South Africa – update
3rd September 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

The Mngeni Shaft will extend the life-of-mine of the Zululand Anthracite Colliery. 


Hydraulic Oil – SA price paradox
24th August 2021

By Kirill Oussov, Chief Executive Officer of Greyhound Lubricants Having left the financial field almost a decade ago for chemical world of lubricants and heavy engineering, I have always been... 


A photo of the Cat 794 AC electric drive truck
OEM to have strong presence at expo
20th August 2021

Original-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar’s theme for this year’s MINExpo International is “together, we’re mining better”. The company’s 5 124 m2 exhibit will feature a range of product... 


A photo of a Commachio drill rig equipped with Dynaset HPW hydraulic high pressure water pump
Robustness essential to avoid downtime
20th August 2021

Mining, drilling and quarrying equipment must be reliable and robust to minimise downtime, says Finnish hydraulic equipment manufacturer Dynaset. Dynaset manufactures hydraulic and hydraulic-driven... 


Large concrete mixer and truck mounted concrete pump Putzmeister
Supplier reports record sales year
23rd July 2021 By: Halima Frost

Construction equipment supplier Putzmeister South Africa – a subsidiary of Germany-based Putzmeister Concrete Pumps – registered a record sales year in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic.... 


AGCO Africa sets a new benchmark in combine harvesters as it launches the Fendt IDEAL range
21st July 2021

A new benchmark in combine harvesters has been introduced locally by AGCO Africa with the launch of the Fendt IDEAL range. Developed from the ground up, AGCO Africa worked closely with its global... 


Manufacturer provides solutions for distance learning
16th July 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Educational engineering equipment manufacturer and importer Amtec Techniquip has developed new products to assist in local distance learning at a time when learners cannot physically access their... 


Natasha Ramdass
Deployment of early-warning systems urged as extreme-weather risk increases in tandem with climate change
16th July 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With extreme weather conditions posing an increasing threat to lives and assets, South Africa’s disaster management capacity needs to include better early warning systems for key risks such as... 


Image of the Rhino 100 ‘plug-and-drill’ raiseborer from Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions
Raiseborers to speed up drill and blast methods on mining sites
14th July 2021

Recently introduced to the Southern African market, two ‘plug-and-drill’ raiseborers are soon to be delivered to local mining sites. The primary application of the Rhino 100 raiseborers from... 


Image of training course by Bosch Rexroth
New electro-hydraulics training course launched
9th July 2021

A new course focusing on the electrical control of hydraulic circuits aims to enable a better understanding of the electro-hydraulic control system and also enhance fault finding techniques. To... 


Natasha Ramdass
Climate change makes early flood warning more vital, says SRK
2nd July 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

With extreme weather conditions posing an increasing threat to lives and assets, South Africa’s disaster management capacity needs to include better early warning systems for key risks such as... 


Hudaco CEO Graham Dunford
Hudaco reports solid interim trading performance, but port inefficiencies a concern
25th June 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products supplier Hudaco has posted an operating profit of R357-million for the six months ended May 31, which is a notable 351% growth compared... 


The WALRINGplus Soft Seal Cutting Ring system is designed to meet demanding hydraulic tube fitting requirements
Tube fitting system promises leak-free operations
24th June 2021

A newly launched soft seal cutting ring system is designed to meet demanding hydraulic tube fitting requirements in applications across agriculture, construction, commercial vehicles, discrete... 


A aviation technical student examines one of Paramount's Dassault Mirage jets
Paramount relocates technical aviation academy to Wonderboom airport
17th June 2021 By: Donna Slater

Paramount Aerospace Systems, a subsidiary of aerospace and technology company Paramount Group, has moved its technical aviation academy to Wonderboom National Airport, adjacent to the company’s... 


High-pressure Hydraulic and Tool Supplier Meets Multiple Industry Needs
13th May 2021

Hydraulic, pneumatic, tool and abrasive supplier Kiloton, has been the preferred industrial service partner when it comes to supplying industries in Sub-Saharan Africa, for 20 years. The company... 


TRAINING FOR THE FUTURE OF MINING The Murray & Roberts Training Academy has upgraded its systems and made new additions to embrace Industry 4.0 mining technology
Academy’s upgrades embrace Industry 4.0 approach
7th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

Occupational technical skills and safety training facility Murray & Roberts Training Academy (MRTA) has invested in a series of additions and upgrades to further ensure that learners are better... 


VALVE SHUT-OFF SYSTEM
This emergency system is hydraulically operated in case of a power failure. The hydraulic system was designed and manufactured by the BMG team in KZN
Solutions for all sectors provided in KZN
30th April 2021

Equipment supplier BMG’s regional service centre (RSC) in Riverhorse Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, plays a critical role in the province by providing engineering solutions – including hydraulics and... 


AGCO Africa sets a new benchmark in combine harvesters as it launches the Fendt IDEAL range
23rd April 2021

A new benchmark in combine harvesters has been introduced locally by AGCO Africa with the launch of the Fendt IDEAL range. Developed from the ground up, AGCO Africa worked closely with its global... 


TECHNO TRAINING To implement and maintain Industry 4.0 technologies, artisans need to acquire appropriate skills
Pandemic paves the way for Industry 4.0 course
16th April 2021 By: Darren Parker

A positive consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic is that it has accelerated the progression of Industry 4.0, as it has prepared us all for a life online, says industry education entity Colliery... 


ABB Ability Performance Optimization for hoists aims to  provide agile and secure remote support worldwide
Digital dashboards help to minimise risk of hoist failure
15th April 2021

A new digital service designed to improve uptime, availability, performance and productivity of mine hoists has recently been launched. Global technology company ABB introduced a new version of its... 


LEVELLING THE PLAYING FIELD 
The purpose of the programme is to train artisans from any trade in advanced automation and digital skills
College introduces digital artisan training
2nd April 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

In addition to the initial training of artisans, during which they are taught how to work with hand-held and power tools, artisan and mining skills training college Colliery Training College (CTC)... 


Dale completes its first-ever 96 t carton chiller
24th March 2021

Dale Spiral Systems & Bakery Automation is this month getting its first-ever 96 t carton cooler ready for delivery to a dairy manufacturer, which has been in development for the last four years.... 


Solutions ensure cleanliness standards are met
19th March 2021

Engineering components provider BMG’s fluid technology filtration solutions comprise a range of fluid power components and systems, which are supported by the team’s broad technical capabilities to... 


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