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Robots boosted production reducing transport time by 40% meeting FDA regulations
9th September 2021

Established in 1937, Madrid-based company, Normon, has been manufacturing high-quality medicines for over 80 years, serving customers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors throughout Europe... 


Robots boosted production reducing transport time by 40% meeting FDA regulations
31st August 2021

Established in 1937, Madrid-based company, Normon, has been manufacturing high-quality medicines for over 80 years, serving customers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors throughout Europe... 


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Weartech
27th August 2021

Founded in 1984, Weartech has established a highly-respected reputation as a trusted specialist supplier of welding, thermal spray and other specialty products.  Weartech offers a comprehensive... 


Airbus, Zurich scientists cooperating to grow human tissues in space
26th August 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airbus Defence and Space reported on Thursday that it had cooperated with scientists at the University of Zurich (UZH) Space Hub to develop a technology demonstration experiment which will produce... 


Hyperloop punted as less-polluting, efficient transport solution
20th August 2021 By: Irma Venter

Hyperloop Transport Technologies (HyperloopTT) has unveiled HyperPort, a high-speed cargo and freight solution which it says is “capable of increasing capacity and efficiency while decreasing... 


Wieland South Africa
Wieland South Africa
3rd August 2021

Wieland South Africa (Pty) Ltd, situated in Edenvale, Johannesburg, South Africa produces high quality products according to DIN & BS specifications, accompanied by fast turnaround times. We boast... 


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Tube-fitting and forming technology helps boost fuel economy and reliability
28th July 2021

A truck-mounted loader crane manufacturer is said to have significantly lowered its fuel consumption thanks to a reduction in tube weight, while also eliminating tube failures. Eaton asserts that... 


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Hyperloop Transport Technologies, Hamburg port terminal operator unveil hyperloop container solution
9th July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Hyperloop Transport Technologies (HyperloopTT) has revealed HyperPort, a high-speed cargo and freight solution which it says it “capable of increasing capacity and efficiency while decreasing... 


AS GOOD AS NEW The company is required to repair two bus tube bundles and fabricate four new bus tube bundles using vital copper components
Company secures local fabrication contract
1st July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Foundry and engineering company Thos Begbie is ordering a bill of materials to begin fabrication for a contract that it secured in October 2020, under the leadership of Thos Begbie sales engineer... 


LOOKING UP
Stewarts & Lloyds Projects supplied all the piping and fittings for the fire protection system, hanging material and fire water system for Steyn City
Pipes, tubes demand strong in housing sector
25th June 2021 By: Darren Parker

Demand for piping and tubing from the housing sector has remained buoyant throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, says pipe and tube manufacturer Stewarts & Lloyds sales manager Clayton Greer. He... 


THE RIGHT STUFF It is important for clients to ensure that they purchase quality products from reputable suppliers
Price volatility affecting pipe manufacturing
25th June 2021 By: Darren Parker

Price volatility in the plastics industry has been extreme over the past year, owing to the impact of Covid-19 on the supply of input chemicals, such as alcohol. Moreover, the subsequent lockdown,... 


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... 


FTS-GAUGE ON-SITE INSPECTION
FST-Gage inspection technology is a high-priority initiative from DEKRA’s global Industrial Inspection Service division
New tech to increase boiler inspection accuracy
4th June 2021 By: Anna Moross

Material testing and inspection services specialist DEKRA Industrial’s new non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection service – using the Fast Scanning Thickness- (FST-)Gage inspection technology... 


Dryden Combustion heritage lives on through Energy Partners Steam
Dryden Combustion heritage lives on through Energy Partners Steam
4th June 2021

Dryden Combustion’s renowned heritage and trusted name has been strengthened through its acquisition by Energy Partners, part of the PSG group, acquired Dryden Combustion four years ago and it has... 


Parker’s High Performance Flange System gains new certification for marine applications
3rd June 2021

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has announced that its mechanical flange system for machines and plants (with working pressures of up to 420 bar) - “HPF -... 


The Hawkeye V3 HD video borescope is available from GP Agencies
Latest technology sets new standard for imaging
21st May 2021

New technological advancements have led to significant improvements in image quality, product construction and functionality of optical systems. The new Hawkeye Borescopes V3 HD video borescope is... 


The new Hawkeye V3 HD Video Borescope: Utilising the latest technology for improved imaging
18th May 2021

GP Agencies, agent for Hawkeye Borescopes in South Africa is excited to announce the availability of the new Hawkeye Borescopes V3 HD Video Borescope. Building on the popular V2 , the Hawkeye V3 HD... 


Machines make bending process easier
7th May 2021

With the t-bend tube bending machines from engineering company Transfluid, it is possible to bend tubes in multiple dimensions and automatically. The highly efficient computer numerical control... 


Colgate launches recyclable toothpaste tube in South Africa
22nd April 2021 By: Donna Slater

Dental product manufacturer Colgate on April 22 launched its recyclable toothpaste tube in South Africa to coincide with Earth Day. Made from number two high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the new... 


The EY series of 1200 W high voltage power supplies from XP Glassman
High voltage power supplies promise superior control and enhanced performance
1st April 2021

A series of rack mount high voltage DC power supplies able to supply up to 60 kV is said to offer superior control and enhanced performance. Introduced by XP Glassman, the EY series of 1200 W high... 


DRILL TIME A Boart Longyear electrohydraulic drill rig will be used for the exploration programme
Diamond mine’s 5 000 m drill programme under way
19th March 2021 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Drilling solutions provider Lesedi Drilling was appointed to explore the Kimberlite country rock contacts underground at a Limpopo-based diamond mine in January, with the programme scheduled for... 


Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
19th March 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Almost unnoticed by most people on Earth, space technology and infrastructure has become essential for, and ubiquitous in, everyday life. It has become a major facilitator for national economic... 


Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
Plan emerges for renewal of South Africa’s crucial space infrastructure
19th March 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Almost unnoticed by most people on Earth, space technology and infrastructure has become essential for, and ubiquitous in, everyday life. It has become a major facilitator for national economic... 


Unlimited performance in limited spaces
17th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

AF-E 400 from KROHNE – New best in class compact electromagnetic flowmeter for utilities and industrial automation Compact, robust, reliable and cost-effective – these are important characteristics... 


First National Battery last of local SMP battery manufacturers
First National Battery last of local SMP battery manufacturers
26th February 2021 By: Tracy Hancock

Benoni-headquartered lead acid battery manufacturer First National Battery is the only local manufacturer of surface motive power (SMP) batteries left in South Africa, says First National Battery... 


A mock-up of the Tempest next-generation combat aircraft
Giant defence group BAE Systems reports good results for 2020
25th February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major aerospace and defence group BAE Systems (BAES) has reported strong full-year results for 2020. The group is active in the aerospace, maritime (including shipbuilding),... 


Opportunities for SA business as 20 Turkish automotive manufacturers schedule talks
Opportunities for SA business as 20 Turkish automotive manufacturers schedule talks
16th February 2021

A delegation of 20 leading Turkish manufacturers of automotive parts and spares will seek to improve trade with South African importers, wholesalers and retailers, when they participate in the... 


Opportunities for SA business as 20 Turkish automotive manufacturers schedule talks
15th February 2021

A delegation of 20 leading Turkish manufacturers of automotive parts and spares will seek to improve trade with South African importers, wholesalers and retailers, when they participate in the... 


Non Ferrous Metal Works
Non Ferrous Metal Works
5th February 2021

Non Ferrous Metal Works (NFM) Group is one of the leading non-ferrous metallurgical manufacturers and suppliers in Southern Africa. Established in 1947, NFM is a family-owned business employing... 


BREAKING THE BAD 
About 1 mm of scale build-up can increase fuel consumption by 2%
Boiler maintenance cuts company costs
29th January 2021

A comprehensive boiler maintenance programme not only keeps boilers up and running reliably, but also ensures equipment longevity and improves safety for employees. However, many companies try to... 


Turkish automotive sector set for virtual trade meetings with South African importers
28th January 2021

Delegates from Turkey’s leading automotive parts manufacturers for passenger and commercial vehicles, trucks, trailers and buses are to embark on a round of virtual business-to-business meetings... 


RECOVERY PLAN
Projects are being fast-tracked to bolster job creation and the economy
Projects can bolster local steel tubes and pipes industry
22nd January 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Steel industry association the Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (STEASA) believes that the fast-tracking of the 50 strategic integrated projects and 12 special projects – announced in... 


SMS Group to buy Andritz Maerz's copper furnace business
13th January 2021 By: Donna Slater

Industrial furnace company Andritz Maerz and plant supplier SMS Group have entered into an agreement to transfer the global copper furnace business, including the related intellectual property and... 


RS Components is stocking an extensive range of RS PRO laboratory equipment
4th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

RS own-brand range includes ultrasonic cleaning tanks, measuring cylinders, wash bottles, pipettes, reagent storage bottles and more RS Components (RS),  a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc... 


City of Cape Town energy efficiency – Case Study
7th December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Author: Menno Sulsters, Design and Operations Manager at SEM Solutions The City of Cape Town has been working hard to achieve the goals laid out in their Energy Climate Action Plan (ECAP) that was... 


PIPELINE
A new forming line for processing of airbag tubes is being invested in by Benteler International
New forming line increases global supply capabilities
4th December 2020

Last month, automotive technology and engineering company Benteler International announced it would be investing in a new forming line for processing of airbag tubes at its Schloss Neuhaus plant,... 


Non Ferrous Metal Works
Non Ferrous Metal Works
4th December 2020

Non Ferrous Metal Works (NFM) Group is one of the leading non-ferrous metallurgical manufacturers and suppliers in Southern Africa. Established in 1947, NFM is a family-owned business employing... 


Dyllon Randall- Photo by Robyn Walker
Don’t flush it away
26th November 2020

In 2017, when Cape Town was facing Day Zero during a devastating drought, when the taps were expected to run dry and a city, a vast urban area, was on the brink of being declared a disaster zone,... 


ISO tank containers used for storage and shipping of commodities
Benefits of tank containers outlined
13th November 2020

The logistics related to the transport of chemical products and raw commodities offers a number of alternatives for companies. Minimising the costs of transporting goods, as well as ensuring... 


Daimler’s first hydrogen fuel-cell truck to start customer trials in 2023
30th October 2020 By: Irma Venter

Daimler Trucks has unveiled its first hydrogen-based fuel cell truck. The GenH2 Truck is aimed at the long-haul transport market and marks the beginning of commercial fuel cell drive development... 


10 maintenance tips for lockdown
9th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

With many countries currently in some form of forced lockdown, a number of businesses have been forced to shut down their operations for an uncertain time period. Many organisations can lock their... 


Unconventional Covid-19 treatment saves lives at Tygerberg Hospital
Unconventional Covid-19 treatment saves lives at Tygerberg Hospital
8th October 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, doctors at Tygerberg Hospital implemented a daring, lesser-known treatment that not only bypassed the imminent ventilator shortage caused by the large number... 


Wieland SA
Wieland SA
30th September 2020

Wieland SA celebrates 45 years of supplying high-quality, semi-finished copper and copper alloy products to the local and export markets.  Based in Edenvale, Johannesburg, Wieland SA specialises in... 


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