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Ejector improves sump pumping in cardboard mill
18th May 2022

A European cardboard mill producing 240 000 t/y of cardboard from wastepaper required a solution to overcome regular pump breakdowns in the fibre line effluent sump. The main effluents from the... 


Bauba reports R52.3m loss for eight-month period
13th May 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Bauba Resources has reported total comprehensive losses of R52.3-million for the eight-month period ended February 28, compared with a loss of R31.4-million in the previous financial... 


Cleanliness and safety hand-in-hand
12th May 2022

Why emergency showers and eyewash stations matter Safety in the workplace is the most important thing to consider anytime employees enter premises in service of their employers. And it is the... 


Werner Pumps secures contract for 9 trucks for eThekwini
28th April 2022

(Virtual Showroom): Werner Pumps has secured a contract for nine of its locally manufactured high-powered jetting and vacuuming truck units through a contractor to the eThekwini Municipality. The... 


Govan Mbeki Municipality invests in jetting and vacuum truck to improve service delivery
28th April 2022

(Virtual Showroom): To improve sewerage and stormwater infrastructure maintenance, Govan Mbeki Municipality in Mpumalanga has invested in a new Werner Pumps combination jetting and vacuuming truck.... 


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Upgraded sensors offer new benefits
25th April 2022

A new series of ultrasonic distance sensors are said to be setting new standards in terms of range and integration options. Wenglor’s ultrasonic distance sensors from the new U1RT series combine... 


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Artificial intelligence for South African consumers
22nd April 2022

A number of new artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) innovations have recently been launched in South Africa. Products unveiled by Hong Kong-based consumer electronics and smart manufacturing... 


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Latest material‑optimised mounting solutions revealed
22nd April 2022

A number of innovative new products will be on show at the upcoming Intersolar 2022 in Munich, Germany. Among the exhibitors will be the solar mounting system manufacturer Schletter Group,... 


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Waterjet cutting services relevant for vessels, heat exchangers
22nd April 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Waterjet cutting service provider MAXJET processes baffle and tube plates up to a thickness of 50 mm, which are commonly used in vessels and heat exchangers. “Our process makes for simpler... 


Iron-ore edges up as world's biggest miners warn of supply risks
21st April 2022 By: Reuters

Dalian and Singapore iron-ore futures edged up on Thursday, after miner BHP Group flagged a continuing production weakness, but gains were capped by Covid-19 concerns and steel production controls... 


Iron-ore slumps as China vows to cut steel output in 2022
19th April 2022 By: Reuters

Dalian and Singapore iron-ore futures fell on Tuesday, sharply reversing gains made earlier in the session, after a spokesperson for China's state planner said the country would keep reducing steel... 


'Black swan' LME nickel chaos shows regulators still missing market risks
13th April 2022 By: Reuters

Last month's chaos in London Metal Exchange nickel trading has shone a light on the failure of a core reform from the global financial crisis to help regulators quickly spot destabilising risks in... 


India to face more power cuts due to coal shortage, soaring demand
12th April 2022 By: Reuters

India is likely to face more power cuts this year as utilities' coal inventories are at the lowest pre-summer levels in at least nine years and electricity demand is expected to rise at the fastest... 


Brelko installing new Nip Guard at mines
Brelko installing new Nip Guard at mines
10th April 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

The installation of the Nip Guard safety device from mining industry conveyor belt manufacturer and supplier Brelko Conveyor Products is under way at Southern African mining operations, following... 


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Miniature sensors for confined spaces
8th April 2022

A range of compact sensors from ifm electronic are designed to be used in hard-to-reach places or where lightweight units are required. Part of the PL54 series, ifm’s new miniature pressure sensors... 


Manufacturer prioritises customer needs
8th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Stainless steel long products manufacturer Wire Products Stainless Steel’s (WPSS’s) experience of more than 30 years in supplying material to produce cold-formed fasteners and complex parts to the... 


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Stainless steel industry perseveres in challenging conditions
8th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite significant challenges, such as the Covid-19 pandemic and its ripple effects, the stainless steel sector has shown adaptivity, innovation and resilience. It is also showing prepandemic... 


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Tool distribution for local market simplified
8th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through its partnership with South Korea-based original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) YG-1, engineering equipment importer and supplier JTB Industrial Solutions (JTB) can supply the local market... 


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Stainless steel solutions added to local market
8th April 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Industrial equipment supplier Actum Group supplies manufacturing and solutions company Band-It’s range of quality-engineered band and fastening products to the local market. “The importance of... 


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AM tech ideal for stainless steel parts manufacturing
8th April 2022

Emerging additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have attracted significant attention owing to an attractive set of properties and attributes. A common feature of AM technologies is the build-up... 


Grundfos Africa supply chain director Sanett Nel
Africa feeling the brunt of supply chain disruptions amid Shanghai lockdown, Ukraine war
1st April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The unexpected recent Covid-19-related lockdown in Shanghai, China, coupled with the war in Ukraine and lasting Covid-19 impacts in various other regions of the world, is exacerbating what is an... 


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South Africa’s ferrochrome smelters going green in an exemplary manner
1st April 2022 By: Martin Creamer

Energy-intensive ferrochrome smelting operations are choosing to go green in an exemplary manner. Firstly, they are making the full use of their obnoxious offgases by converting the carbon dioxide... 


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OLI South Africa
1st April 2022

OLI is the world’s top-selling supplier of industrial vibration technology products. The OLI product is distributed in Southern Africa by its subsidiary in Gauteng, South Africa. 


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Reducing geyser heating costs
31st March 2022

There are a range of technologies available to help reduce a household’s electricity costs, including the use of solar thermal systems and heat pumps. However, it is noted that these technologies... 


"One Size Fits All" HMI Platform for ATEX and IECEx Zone 2/22 and Non-Ex Areas
30th March 2022

Pepperl+Fuchs has added a new range to its successful modular VisuNet series. With the new VisuNet FLX, the clue is in the name—FLX stands for flexibility, with a modular system that can be... 


They could hardly be smaller: inductive sensors in M8 design
30th March 2022

Light, small and powerful The extremely compact housing has its strength wherever there is restricted space for sensors or where the additional mass is to be kept low: In factory automation, on... 


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Municipality invests in jetting and vacuum truck
25th March 2022

To improve sewerage and stormwater infrastructure maintenance, Govan Mbeki municipality in Mpumalanga has invested in a new local pump manufacturer Werner Pumps combination jetting and vacuuming... 


6 in line pressure booster systems augmented by Movitec centrifugal pumps and a Command Pro+ microprocessor control unit
Internationally available pump comes to S Africa
25th March 2022 By: Halima Frost

The South African division of global manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves this year announced the introduction of its KSB Delta Macro series to the local market. The series is designed for large flow... 


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Araguaia ferronickel project, Brazil – update
25th March 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Horizonte Minerals has closed agreements with two export credit agencies for senior project finance debt of $346.2-million to advance its Araguaia nickel project. 


Mining firm backed by Bezos and Gates to begin Greenland drilling
24th March 2022 By: Reuters

Mineral exploration company KoBold Metals, backed by billionaires including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, said on Thursday it would begin drilling in Greenland for critical materials used in electric... 


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Renewable-energy projects Merafe’s 2022 focus, says CEO Zanele Matlala
22nd March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The focus of ferrochrome company Merafe Resources in 2022 will be on renewable energy projects, along with efficient operations, cash management and well-ordered capital allocations, CEO Zanele... 


London nickel trading shows signs of recovery after two weeks of chaos
22nd March 2022 By: Reuters

The London Metal Exchange's (LME) benchmark nickel contract fell again on Tuesday but for the first time since resuming trade on March 16 the contract didn't hit its downside limit and metal was... 


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Cash-flush ferrochrome producer Merafe declares dividend on record profit
22nd March 2022 By: Martin Creamer

The year 2021 was a year of recovery for the Glencore Merafe Pooling and Sharing Venture, both from a financial and operational perspective. JSE-listed Merafe, headed by CEO Zanele Matlala,... 


Prevailing food-borne disease needs to be addressed
18th March 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Since its initial outbreak in 2017, Listeria monocytogenes has been an ongoing challenge in South Africa, and food testing laboratory and food safety consultancy Food Consulting Services... 


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HydraArc
18th March 2022

Based in Secunda, Mpumalanga, HydraArc offers a range of proudly South African storage tank solutions.  HydraArc’s storage tanks are locally fabricated at its ultramodern Sky-Hill facility which... 


LME nickel trading halted in chaotic market resumption
16th March 2022 By: Reuters

The London Metal Exchange (LME) halted nickel trading on its electronic system shortly after it reopened on Wednesday after technical issues allowed a small number of trades to be executed below... 


Caution reigns as nickel trading resumes in London
16th March 2022 By: Reuters

Nickel trading on the London Metal Exchange (LME) resumes on Wednesday a week after it was suspended with limits on price movements to prevent disorderly trading after wild swings triggered a rare... 


Air Products – a trusted supplier and reliable partner in welding processes
15th March 2022

True to their promise of outstanding customer service and a secure supply of products, Air Products has become a trusted partner to their customers and plays an integral role in ensuring that their... 


Philippines expecting a dozen new mines this year, mostly nickel
11th March 2022 By: Reuters

About 12 new metallic mines in the Philippines should begin commercial operations this year, mostly nickel projects, adding to a "bright" outlook for a sector enjoying cash windfall from high... 


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Automation trend prompts actuation range introduction
11th March 2022

The growing trend of automation has led to stainless steel and valves supplier EMV Africa introducing its own actuation range. The company is preparing for the eventuality that many processes... 


New burrs designed for foundries
11th March 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Abrasive tool solutions developer, manufacturer and supplier PFERD offers a range of tungsten carbide burrs, specifically designed for the foundry and castings industry. 


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Grinding Techniques – Your foundry application, our product solution
9th March 2022

In recent years, the foundry industry has undergone a major transformation with improvements in casting methods and the introduction of new metals and associated alloys. These changes impacted... 


Inductive M8 sensor for limited space
9th March 2022

Reliable detection due to increased sensing ranges Wide temperature range for universal application areas High reliability thanks to protection rating IP 65 to IP 69K Quick, correct connection via... 


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VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd
VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd

For over 60 years, VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the...

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Booyco Electronics
Booyco Electronics

Booyco Electronics, South African pioneer of Proximity Detection Systems, offers safety solutions for underground and surface mining, quarrying,...

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Condra Cranes
Condra Cranes

ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

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Rentech

Rentech provides renewable energy products and services to the local and selected African markets. Supplying inverters, lithium and lead-acid...

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