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Pump innovations in wastewater treatment to ensure water security, sustainability
Pump innovations in wastewater treatment to ensure water security, sustainability
3rd September 2024

Wastewater treatment is a crucial step in the quest for global water security. Vast quantities of domestic, agricultural and industrial wastewater go untreated every day, compounding the scarcity... 


Van Dyck Flooring achieves respected Global GreenTag certification
Van Dyck Flooring achieves respected Global GreenTag certification
2nd September 2024

Flooring products manufactured by Van Dyck, a sister company to radial truck recycler Mathe Group, have been certified by Global GreenTag, one of the world’s most scientifically advanced product... 


Gates upgrades bandless V-belts with new EE composition and move to Europe
Gates upgrades bandless V-belts with new EE composition and move to Europe
30th August 2024

Revitalized, reengineered, and relabelled, Gates's new generation of Super HC MN and Tri-Power V-belts offer improved performance and better availability with excellent value. Gates (NYSE: GTES), a... 


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Rubber linings save pump costs
30th August 2024

Pumps that handle large particles are prone to wear and frequent downtime as a result of particle abrasion. Using rubber linings in these pumps has shown cost savings on components and maintenance,... 


Australia’s nuisance tariffs
30th August 2024 By: Riaan de Lange

I vividly recall a time when the radio held proud place – front and centre – on the dining room table. It was also a time when radio pledges were the order of the day. Pledgers were given the... 


Klüber Lubrication
23rd August 2024

Together Beyond Lubrication Without specialty lubricants, many aspects of our technical world would grind to a halt. Drive units would fail, machines would stop producing, and water wouldn't flow... 


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Long-lasting Cogged Raw Edge belts
23rd August 2024

Manufactured from ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) synthetic rubber, Cogged Raw Edge (CRE) belts offer users increased efficiency and improved longevity, helping to reduce input costs and... 


CSIR women working to address plastic pollution
CSIR women working to address plastic pollution
23rd August 2024

Every year, in August, South Africa marks Women’s Month. This year, the CSIR is shining the spotlight on some of its female researchers who are conducting research on plastic, waste and efforts to... 


Pump innovations in wastewater treatment to ensure water security, sustainability
Pump innovations in wastewater treatment to ensure water security, sustainability
22nd August 2024

Wastewater treatment is a crucial step in the quest for global water security. Vast quantities of domestic, agricultural and industrial wastewater go untreated every day, compounding the scarcity... 


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Multotec's pioneering women redefine industry standards
9th August 2024

Amanda Jonker Is the senior ceramist at Multotec’s wear linings division, specialising in ceramic lining manufacture and installation for wear protection, primarily serving the mining and power... 


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Invincible Valves - Women in Mining
9th August 2024

Yvonne Finch Position and company name: Chairperson of Invincibles Valves Board; CEO and founder Yvonne Finch Consulting CC 


Nedbank Commercial Banking national manager Amith Singh
Opinion: Transforming South Africa's manufacturing sector to embrace green and avoid falling behind
8th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Transforming South Africa's manufacturing sector to embrace green practices is not just an environmental necessity but a strategic imperative to remain competitive on the global stage, writes... 


Marnus Koorts, General Manager for Pump Products at Weir
Rubber linings resist coarse particle abrasion in pumps
6th August 2024

Weir has found that its customers dealing with large particle abrasion in their pumps can save significantly on components and maintenance downtime by using rubber linings. According to Marnus... 


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Sand King underground gold project, Australia
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Sand King portal is due to be cut in the September 2024 quarter. 


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Manufacturer commits to providing innovative solutions
26th July 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Specialised industrial rubber moulding manufacturer MasQtec asserts that its ability to harness cutting-edge technology to reverse engineer and develop rail solutions within its manufacturing... 


Amith Singh, National Manager for Manufacturing, Nedbank Commercial Banking
Manufacturing sector shows uptick and paves the way for economic growth
25th July 2024

Recent data from Stats SA paint a complex yet cautiously optimistic picture of South Africa's manufacturing sector. Despite a notable downturn earlier in the year, the latest statistics from April... 


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Manufacturer introduces new conveyor belt cleaner
19th July 2024

In an effort to reduce dust carry-back and lower overall maintenance time, global leader of belt conveyor accessories Martin Engineering, has launched the next generation of secondary conveyor belt... 


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Solar equipment supplier illuminates S Africa’s informal settlements
19th July 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Solar energy and lighting solutions provider ZRW Mechanika has successfully combined LED technology with renewable solar power to create its portable solar systems to provide lighting for informal... 


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Minerals Council welcomes small input cost decrease for the mining sector in May
4th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body the Minerals Council South Africa says mining input costs rose by 6.6% year-on-year in May, marking a 0.6 percentage point decrease compared with April. The decrease is a positive... 


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Despite big obstacles, AfCFTA viewed as key to weaving new trade and industrial tapestry
28th June 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In the grand tapestry of international commerce, Africa’s 55 nations have stood as individual threads rather than a unified fabric of economic opportunity. But a new era of collaboration being... 


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Despite big obstacles, AfCFTA viewed as key to weaving new trade and industrial tapestry
28th June 2024 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

In the grand tapestry of international commerce, Africa’s 55 nations have stood as individual threads rather than a unified fabric of economic opportunity. But a new era of collaboration being... 


GBCSA head of technical Georgina Smit.
Index continues to show value of green buildings in South Africa
27th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Investment services and advisory company MSCI’s South Africa Green Annual Property Index for 2023 shows that green-certified prime and A-grade offices produced a total return of 5.8%, which was 150... 


Stats SA Industry statistics director Nicolai Carson
Manufacturing production up 5.3% y/y in April
11th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s manufacturing production increased by 5.3% year-on-year in April, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported. Stats SA Industry statistics director Nicolai Carson said on June... 


Wedge belts transmit 30% more power
31st May 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s extensive range of industrial belting manufacturer Fenner’s power transmission components encompasses high-performance Fenner Quattro Plus Twin Wrapped (QPTW)... 


The range of Red Powertwist V belts that are manufactured by Fenner and distributed by BMG in South Africa
V-belt range improves HVAC system uptime
31st May 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG reports that the reduced life of V-belts operating in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) sector is a major concern to the industry, despite users... 


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ARC stresses need for farmers’ access to finance, insurance in light of growing climate risk
30th May 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With the agriculture sector’s 33-million smallholder farmers contributing 70% of Africa’s food supply, it is pertinent that more innovative financing mechanisms are created as the continent... 


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Your pumps are only as good as the last hose you fitted
27th May 2024

In today's rapidly evolving mining landscape, the imperative to accelerate production and increase profitability remains a constant challenge. Meeting escalating demands necessitates innovative... 


Boitumelo Zimba, Rubber Product Manager at Weir Minerals Africa
New branding secures authenticity of Linatex premium rubber
27th May 2024

To reinforce the authenticity of its Linatex® premium rubber and protect its customers from inferior counterfeits, Weir Minerals has introduced new branding to its red iconic rubber recognised... 


AES Gauteng regional manager Jordan Smith standing in front of a company sign for AES
Rubber companies urged to go green
17th May 2024

There is a strong drive in and among rubber companies to exchange fossil fuels for renewable-energy sources, says steam and boiler service provider Associated Energy Services (AES). AES Gauteng... 


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Firm showcases industrial valve range
17th May 2024

Industrial equipment supplier BMG has presented its range of industrial slurry valves, which has been designed to cope efficiently in harsh conditions. This range includes robust butterfly and... 


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Mining-focused manufacturers see innovation as key to survival and future growth
17th May 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid the challenges of loadshedding, logistical constraints and volatile commodity prices, South Africa’s mining-focused manufacturers and equipment suppliers view ongoing innovation, including... 


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Mining-focused manufacturers see innovation as key to survival and future growth
17th May 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid the challenges of loadshedding, logistical constraints and volatile commodity prices, South Africa’s mining-focused manufacturers and equipment suppliers view ongoing innovation, including... 


Big 5 Construct South Africa 2024: The gateway to the country’s construction sector
14th May 2024

South Africa's construction sector is projected to grow thanks to government’s National Development Plan 2023, with numerous mega projects happening in all nine provinces; projects such as Mtentu... 


Verder strengthens its dosing pumps range with Spanish acquisition
Verder strengthens its dosing pumps range with Spanish acquisition
7th May 2024

Verder Group, a global leader in industrial pump solutions, has further fortified its dosing pumps range through a strategic acquisition of a majority stake in ITC, a prominent Spanish company... 


Ongoing investment underscores commitment
Ongoing investment underscores commitment
3rd May 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Anchored fundamentally in the principle of efficiently managing its manufacturing processes, conveyor belt solutions manufacturer and supplier Tru-Trac Rollers’ ongoing investments in... 


Transnet freight train
Transnet volumes, revenue up, but falls short of recovery targets
26th April 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet has reported a 1.5% year-on-year improvement in the total rail volumes reaching 151.7-million tonnes at the end of March 2024, showcasing improvement in operational... 


Manufacturing support
19th April 2024 By: Riaan de Lange

The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (dtic) on April 4 released an information notice extending an invitation to submit a substantiated application for its Manufacturing Support... 


Supplying jetting equipment for the full market spectrum
Supplying jetting equipment for the full market spectrum
27th March 2024

High-pressure jetting and vacuuming equipment is used for a wide range of industrial cleaning applications, such as high pressure cleaning, sewer and stormwater line maintenance as well as vacuum... 


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Local crusher gains ground in New Zealand
8th March 2024

South Africa-based supplier of quarrying and mining equipment Pilot Crushtec says that its dealer in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Sanland Equipment, reports a rapid uptake of the Pilot... 


EXTENDING CAPABILITIES
Invincible Valve's in-house manufacturing capability has been increased with addition of a new factory in close proximity to its existing facility in Knights, Germiston
New factory brings component outsourcing in-house
8th March 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Having bought a new factory in close proximity to its existing factory in Knights, Germiston, valve products and ancillary equipment manufacturer Invincible Valves has developed a new machine shop... 


Tydan valves
Tydan Control Valve
8th March 2024

Innovative control valve solutions provider Tydan Control Valve specialises in the design, manufacturing and distribution of high-quality control valves, water demand management equipment and... 


An image showing a factory worker with a tyre at the Mathe Group factory
Mathe Group expands capacity to produce more rubber crumb for roads
4th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The use of large amounts of recycled rubber crumb for the manufacture of road surfaces and related products is propelling South Africa towards a circular economy where waste products are used to... 


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Large hydrocyclone cluster for gold project in West Africa
23rd February 2024

Weir Minerals Africa recently manufactured a 20-way cluster of Cavex 500 CVX hydrocyclones, specifically tailored to the classification and processing requirements of a gold project in West Africa.... 


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