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PLSAs improve efficiencies on vulcanising press
21st November 2019

Planetary screw assemblies (PLSAs), or roller screws, were recently used as part of a solution to replace the hydraulic system in a vulcanising press. The solution, which had to guarantee an... 


Company’s bearings range caters for various industries
8th November 2019

Equipment and components manufacturer BMG’s range of bearings extends from precision miniature bearings used in machine tools and electronics applications to giant size bearings that meet the... 


Vast product offering caters to various industries
8th November 2019

Bearings supplier and distributor Bearings International’s (BI’s) Durban branch stocks a range of bearings, electric motors, gearboxes, lubricants, seals, tools, and power transmission products for... 


AfriBuild 2020 recognises and supports critical need for skills development in local building sector
7th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Skills development is becoming an increasingly pressing concern and an essential priority for South Africa business at all levels. Local unemployment rates continue to climb, with Statistics South... 


Bobcat skidsteer attachments ideal for materials-handling applications
Bobcat skidsteer attachments ideal for materials-handling applications
25th October 2019

Skidsteer loaders from Bobcat Equipment South Africa are ideal for a wide range of materials-handling applications in agriculture and construction, from cleaning-up operations to trenching and... 


TIGHTLY PACKED 
Boltight tensioners are ideal in instances where bolt load accuracy is critical
Hydraulic bolt tightening methods enhance accuracy
18th October 2019

Engineering components supplier BMG’s Nord-Lock bolting solutions now include Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioners, which are used to tighten bolts simultaneously, ensuring even preload in industrial... 


HIGH-TECH 
With Industry 4.0 and more sophisticated and smarter technologies, Parker has developed the P8S continuous position sensor series
Continuous position sensor leads to predictive maintenance methods
18th October 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The move towards Industry 4.0 by motion and control technology leader Parker Hannifin’s pneumatics division will allow for “outstanding” condition monitoring and maintenance strategies, says Parker... 


UNTAPPED POWER 
Power Team SA is the South African distributor and subsidiary of US-based SPXFLOW Hydraulic Technologies
Positive outlook despite sector uncertainty
18th October 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Despite the instability in the mining sector, equipment and product sales are on the rise for hydraulic equipment and mechanical tool supplier Power Team South Africa (SA). 


EXPANSION PLANS
Goscor Earth Moving is working towards increasing SANY’s presence in the South African market
Growth, emerging contractors positive on exploration
18th October 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

New contractors entering the industry with “lucrative contracts” present an opportunity for the exploration industry to grow, Goscor Earth Moving (GEM) sales executive Murray Leith tells Mining... 


EM a proud exhibitor at 3rd STEM Conference & Career Expo
EM a proud exhibitor at 3rd STEM Conference & Career Expo
4th October 2019

Leading supplier ElectroMechanica (EM) will exhibit at the 3rd STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) Conference & Career Expo from 4 to 5 October at the Ticketpro Dome Blue Wing in... 


Parker offers total systems solutions and products that help drive increased productivity and profitability in the oil and gas industry for downstream, upstream and midstream stages of the sector
4th October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, will be demonstrating its latest products and system solutions as the total systems solution provider of products that help... 


KEEP ROLLING ROLLING ROLLING
A cold rolling production line supplied to an international client by SMS group
Extrusion press concept for aluminium sector developed
27th September 2019 By: Halima Frost

As a global service partner for clients, metallurgical industry plant and integrated systems provider, SMS group has developed a concept for extrusion presses offering significant flexibility and... 


Well pumps drinking water from spring
18th September 2019

The Jacques Avias pumping station at the karst spring of the French river Lez southeast of Les Matelles supplies the entire Montpelliers community with fresh drinking water. Since 1982, tandem... 


Nelson Mandela Square
L2D continues to grow trading density
13th September 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Real estate investment trust Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) says the attraction of its brick and mortar stores, complemented by unique experiential offerings, continues to draw customers to its retail... 


Metso drives new tailings management
23rd August 2019

Water conservation, efficient tailings management and responsible mine reclamation are becoming increasingly important for mines to ensure their licence to operate. Therefore global supplier of... 


Gates Australia to Exhibit at AIMEX Mining Expo 2019
22nd August 2019

Gates Australia Will Have An Interactive Stand With Innovative Products For The Mining Industry Gates Australia, a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission... 


Lake Way sulphate of potash project, Australia
Lake Way sulphate of potash project, Australia
9th August 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Salt Lake Potash has mandated Taurus Funds Management to provide a staged $150-million project finance facility to fund the project. 


CCM® installation in Pakistan
31st July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

SMS group successfully commissioned the Compact Cold Mill at Aisha Steel Mills Limited By rolling the first coil, SMS group has successfully put into operation the new CCM® (Compact Cold Mill) of... 


SMS group successfully commissioned the Compact Cold Mill at Aisha Steel Mills Limited
SMS group successfully commissioned the Compact Cold Mill at Aisha Steel Mills Limited
22nd July 2019

SMS group www.sms-group.com has successfully put into operation the new CCM® (Compact Cold Mill) of Aisha Steel Mills Limited (ASML) in Karachi, Pakistan. Since 2015, this has already been the... 


Lake Way sulphate of potash project, Australia
Lake Way sulphate of potash project, Australia
19th July 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

A scoping study has demonstrated the potential for the project to support a low capital and operating cost operation. 


Safe, Rapid Demolition Of Rustenburg Pelletising Plant
Safe, Rapid Demolition Of Rustenburg Pelletising Plant
18th July 2019

A turnkey demolition contract is underway at a chrome pelletising plant in Rustenburg, after being secured by Forte Demolition Solutions. A subsidiary of surface materials handling expert SPH... 


Hutchings Hydraulics and Rittal project success in KZN
9th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With extensive experience in the food processing industry, Durban-based automation specialists, Hutchings Hydraulics was tasked with a unique challenge by one of KZN’s largest food manufacturers.... 


Sintech
Sintech
5th July 2019

Sintech services and supports a range of products, imported from around the globe. Since its establishment in 1984, four key suppliers have been instrumental in Sintech’s growth in the earthmoving... 


TECH FORWARD
Bosch Rexroth is now more focused on technological innovation, such as the Internet of Things
First customer day at new location hosted
28th June 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Engineering firm Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies held its first customer day last month at its new location, named Hytec United By Bosch (HUBB), in Kempton Park, Gauteng. 


The true cost of downtime in the mining sector and benchmarks for measuring reliability
5th June 2019

The South African mining industry has performed poorly over the past ten years, with its contribution to the national GDP having halved since 1994. Year-on-year production fell by 3,3% in January,... 


Artisan Training Institute hosts ‘live’ skills show at Local Manufacturing Expo
Artisan Training Institute hosts ‘live’ skills show at Local Manufacturing Expo
5th June 2019

As the pressure mounts on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration to resuscitate the South African economy, the question is shifting from what he plans to do to how he plans to do it. A... 


There was plenty of action for BMG at Nampo this year
31st May 2019

“Not only did our inter-active stand showcase BMG’s wide range of agricultural components, but our ‘Break the Master Lock’ competition was a big crowd puller at this year’s event,” says Carlo... 


Lifting solutions division added
28th May 2019

A new lifting solutions division, which offers an additional service for on-site testing of lifting machines and lifting tackle, has been established. The equipment range catered for includes... 


FLEX THOSE MUSCLES
The Uniflex grease crimper will take center stage at the HAW stand this year
Hydraulics company using expo to highlight products
10th May 2019

Hydraulic component distributor Hydraulic and Automation Warehouse (HAW), a Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group Company, will showcase eight of its niche product lines at this year’s Grain SA NAMPO... 


BOER MAAK N PLAN
The Boer Slim/Smart Farming initiative offers a range of products developed with and for local farmers
New products for the agriculture industry being launched
10th May 2019

Engineering components supplier Bearing Man Group (BMG) will be exhibiting at Grain SA’s Nampo Harvest Day this year being held from May 14 to 17, near Bothaville in the Free State. The BMG stand... 


Parker Hannifin reports a busy and successful week at Hannover Messe 2019
3rd May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, presented system solutions, components and services to increase productivity and drive competitive industrial production at... 


Altdorf Engineers
Altdorf Engineers
3rd May 2019 By: Yolande Botes

Altdorf Engineers was established in 1997 and has earned its reputation by providing high quality, professional service throughout its history.  Altdorf Engineers is the exclusive South African... 


The newly built walkway at Hoërskool Driehoek, in Vanderbijlpark
Hoërskool Driehoek walkway rebuilt following collaborative community effort
24th April 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

A newly built walkway was handed over to Hoërskool Driehoek, in Vanderbijlpark, at a sombre event on Monday. The handover, which was attended by school management and its governing body, parents,... 


Tillmann Olsen
Tillmann Olsen
12th April 2019

This week we profile Bosch Rexroth, a drive and control technology company 


FLSmidth launches new generation of digitally enhanced, small-size Raptor® cone crushers for improved safety, ease of maintenance and maximised throughput
10th April 2019

Further driving advancements in the aggregate and construction industries, FLSmidth’s Raptor® cone crusher models R250, R350 and R450 bring advanced automation, control and data visualisation to... 


Polytech Africa, EM collaborate on unique Mechatronics Academy
Polytech Africa, EM collaborate on unique Mechatronics Academy
25th March 2019

Leading supplier ElectroMechanica (EM) has set a new benchmark in the automation industry by collaborating with Polytech Africa in establishing the first Mechatronics Academy to be accredited by... 


Full line-up of tough Bobcat agricultural machines at NAMPO 2019
25th March 2019

From fencing to trenching and excavating to loading and cleaning, and even grapples for bales, Bobcat Equipment South Africa will have a full line-up of equipment ideal for the agricultural... 


Parker Hannifin at Hannover Messe 2019: Partnering with customers to increase productivity and profitability through engineering innovation
25th March 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, will present a number of new technology innovations for system solutions, components and services to support and drive... 


BARRY OWEN 
Over-capacitated construction sector under extreme pressure owing to oversupply
Company positive in flat construction market
22nd March 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Despite there being no capital expenditure on projects in the construction sector, construction equipment supplier SANY GM Barry Owen says the company sees good opportunity to grow the SANY brand... 


Mandirk Lifting offers unique 360° lifting solutions from all angles and directions
Mandirk Lifting offers unique 360° lifting solutions from all angles and directions
11th March 2019

A unique service whereby lifting machines and lifting tackle can be examined and tested on-site, giving clients peace of mind that they comply fully with all regulatory requirements, as well as... 


SERVICE OFFERING
The acquisition will enhance the company’s service offering and broadens BMG’s product range
BMG procures foundry to enhance its services
8th March 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG is now a major player in the foundry industry after its acquisition of the iron foundry Rustenburg Engineering and Joerg Foundry last year. “This strategic... 


Epiroc and Elf Drilling – keeping the finger on the mining pulse
5th February 2019

Epiroc has once again rocked the local mining space with a landmark sale of the first BenchREMOTE in South Africa to key customer, Elf Drilling. The innovative BenchREMOTE is an advanced monitoring... 


Ernest Lowe appoints new Managing Director
12th December 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Deon Krieger as Managing Director for the Ernest Lowe business with effect from 7th January 2019. Deon has been with the Hudaco Group... 


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