Paige Müller

https://staging1.creamermedia.com/

Paige Müller

Paige Müller is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

Tel: +2711 622 3744

Emergency rescue mask available in Africa

6th July 2018 Local safety equipment supplier Dromex now holds the sole distribution rights in Africa for the internationally distributed safety-critical Duram escape mask. The emergency evacuation mask, manufactured in Israel, is designed to provide respiratory protection and reduce the health risk and... →

Service expansion expected to promote geographical expansion

29th June 2018 Multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm Bosch East Africa Consulting Engineers – part of South Africa-based Bosch Holdings – has extended its mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services to include civil and structural engineering services to further extend its footprint in Africa.... →

ONE-STOP SERVICE Bosch East Africa aims to provide effective coordination during the design phase of all its services that can be carried out in-house

Mining downturn results in profile expansion for consulting firm

29th June 2018 International consulting engineering and scientists consultancy SRK Consulting’s local non-mining contracts have become its main revenue contributor, contributing to about 40% to 50% of the firm’s overall workload over the past three years. “The company’s growth in non-mining work is not just in... →

VIS REDDY SRK Consulting’s expanded service profile into the environmental, water, energy and infrastructure sectors now comprises 40% to 50% of the company’s workload

Innovative approaches deployed to overcome industry hardship

29th June 2018 With construction industry growth having remained subdued since the start of this year and government spend on large construction projects having declined dramatically, there has been a trend towards lowering consulting costs to win new contracts and remain competitive, says multidisciplinary... →

MATHIEU DU PLOOY Consulting firms are looking to differentiate themselves and build strong relationships in the industry to remain a professional service provider of choice

First half of 2018 takes its toll on the industry

29th June 2018 While industry role-players are hoping that industry growth will improve, industry representative Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) says the first half of this year has been marred with slow growth and minimal new project investments. Having released its forecast report in December 2017,... →

CHRIS CAMPBELL AND NERESH PATHER Political uncertainty and a decrease in infrastructure spend has slowed the implementation of new projects in the infrastructure environment

Local firm emphasises project collaboration

29th June 2018 Johannesburg-based multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm Arup takes a collaborative design approach to their projects. Arup associate director Richard Lawson tells Engineering News that the implementation of collaborative design approaches can result in integrated, holistic design... →

TWISTED TOWER Arup highlights the PwC Tower as an example of what collaborative design can achieve

Casting methodology ensures high-quality sheave wheels

22nd June 2018 Mining sheave wheels fabricated using the casting methodology are stronger than their welded counterparts, extending the life span of mining shafts and allowing that sheave wheels be custom-made to suit specific design and application conditions, states foundry and casting specialist KEW... →

NICHE CASTER KEW Foundries remains the only manufacturer in Africa of cast headgear sheave wheels for the mining and industrial industries

Expansion strategy advances local company

22nd June 2018 Amid a shrinking South African mining market, Vereeniging-based furnaces and industrial services provider Dickinson Group of Companies states that an extensive focus on extending its service offerings to the international market has been a key strategic success that has insulated the company... →

MARKET VOLATILITY The volatility of the local mining market has led to heat-processing service providers moving away from the South African market

Electric thermometer launched for polar applications

15th June 2018 Measuring instrument supplier WIKA launched a tailored electrical thermometer for applications in the crude oil, natural gas and petrochemicals industries in polar climates. WIKA Instruments sales GM Ralf Hesse states that the electrical thermometer can function in ambient temperatures down to... →

ELECTRICAL THERMOMETER WIKA launched an electrical thermometer capable of functioning in ambient temperatures down to -60 °C

Petroleum conference renewed for a third year

15th June 2018 The West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Waipec) will be renewed for a third consecutive year, following an overwhelmingly successful reception from regional and international participants at this year’s second annual conference in Lagos, Nigeria. Petroleum Technology... →

BANK-ANTHONY OKOROAFOR The West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference will start closing the collaboration gaps within the West African region and enable it to harness its resources

Rope-access service reduces maintenance costs

15th June 2018 Using rope access for legally required maintenance tasks at large petrochemicals plants can result in significant savings for operations in terms of maintenance and associated downtime. Rope access specialist Skyriders marketing manager Mark Zinn tells Engineering News that petrochemicals plants... →

ACCESS REMAINS COSTLY Petrochemical plants are spending a disproportionate amount of their maintenance budgets trying to access areas that require maintenance

Carbon-content waste disposal rethought

15th June 2018 In light of the Department of Environmental Affairs’ (DEA’s) imminent ban on all forms of liquid waste to landfill set for August 2019 and the ban on hazardous waste to landfill with a calorific value greater than 25 MJ/kg since August 2017, waste management service provider Interwaste states... →

MIKE NICHOLLS Interwaste has devised a strategy for the legal and environmentally sound management of their waste streams

Diamond industry longevity on the line

11th June 2018 The implementation of enabling mining policies by government is key in safeguarding the South African diamond industry from further decline and a worrying contraction, says Global Diamond Network consultant and industry heavyweight Dr John Bristow. Bristow states that the local diamond mining... →

INDUSTRY IN TROUBLE The local diamond industry is experiencing a significant decline in production caused by a negative investment landscape

Technological advancements unlock midwater mining

8th June 2018 Using effective, remote marine mining tools that can handle rugged and uneven midwater terrains has placed abundant midwater diamond deposits within reach of small-scale mining operations, says local diamond exploration company Mza Diamond Resources CEO Willem Steenkamp. He notes that geologists... →

WILLEM STEENKAMP The diamond mining industry now stands at the dawn of a new marine mining era that will deliver spectacular results

Diamond industry longevity on the line

8th June 2018 The implementation of enabling mining policies by government is key in safeguarding the South African diamond industry from further decline and a worrying contraction, says Global Diamond Network consultant and industry heavyweight Dr John Bristow. Bristow states that the local diamond mining... →

INDUSTRY IN TROUBLE The local diamond industry is experiencing a significant decline in production caused by a negative investment landscape

Beneficiation industry declines amid restrictive legislative environment, training dearth

8th June 2018 The South African diamond beneficiation market is no longer globally competitive, says rough and polished diamonds and precious stones trading association World Federation of Diamond Bourses president Ernest Blom. He tells Mining Weekly that the local diamond beneficiation industry has “shrunk... →

COSTLY CARATS South African diamond polishers process diamonds at a cost per carat rate that is four times more expensive than that of global competitors

Stibnite ore dryer project finalised

1st June 2018 South Africa-based furnace and kiln manufacturer Thermopower Furnaces SA plans to complete the final commission of a recently completed 15 t/h stibnite concentrate ore dryer installation within the first half of this year. The furnace installation was performed for a global engineering,... →

REQUIRED PROJECT The stibnite ore dryer project is for a global engineering, procurement and construction management company working on a minerals processing project in the Middle East

Furnaces outperform industry expectations

1st June 2018 Two custom built 81 MVA submerged arc alternating current (AC) furnaces – designed and supplied by South African process and engineering firm Metix to Malaysia-based joint venture smelting facility Sakura Ferroalloys – have outperformed industry expectations since the smelting facility’s... →

ENHANCED AVAILABILITY The submerged arc furnace provided by Metix have enjoyed an availability rate of more than 98% since installation

New company focuses on sustainability

25th May 2018 Wadeville-based perlite and vermiculite manufacturer and distributor, Sun Silicates, has established a sister company, CemteQ Building Solutions, which specialises in developing value-add products for the building and construction industries. CemteQ Building Solutions has been established to... →

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING The construction industry is experiencing mounting pressure to improve real sustainability in building from design to material use

Digitising processes could solve skills shortage

25th May 2018 New Zealand-based engineering consultancy firm BVT Engineering Professional Services (BVT) and global technology consultancy firm Mint Management Technologies (Mint Group), have partnered to address the current shortage of engineers in New Zealand. BVT MD Matt Bishop states that New Zealand’s... →

AUTOMATION IN ENGINEERING Automation of the engineering process increases engineering speed and flexibility

Shipping containers provide temporary teaching facility

25th May 2018 The Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE), in Cape Town, is using shipping containers at its campus for interim teaching and office space while campus expansion is under way. The ASE, first formed in 1997 in Johannesburg, has had significant success and growth since then. Owing to its success, the... →

CONTAINER CONVERSION PROJECTS Container conversions are faster to construct and present as a cheaper construction alternative that can be moved if required

Reducing TCO will enable construction firms to remain competitive

25th May 2018 With government infrastructure spending on large construction projects remaining subdued, Himoinsa Southern Africa MD Martin Foster warns against the short-sighted temptation by the South African construction industry to try and manage its power generation costs, stressing the importance of... →

MARTIN FOSTER Reduced government spending on large infrastructure projects remains a challenge for the industry

Decreasing investment causes industry lull

25th May 2018 There is likely to be a lull in growth for the foreseeable future in construction and the property development industry, owing to reduced government expenditure on large-scale infrastructure projects and uncertainty in private-sector investment markets, says global engineering professional... →

FRANCOIS VAN RENSBURG Growth in the construction industry is expected to be moderate, compared with previous years

Agriculture industry grows despite challenges

11th May 2018 Despite policy uncertainty and drought having impacted on the South African agriculture industry, Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo says the industry outlook is fairly optimistic in the near term. Sihlobo met with Engineering News to discuss the state of... →

Photo by Bloomberg
CAPE DROUGHT It has been predicted that the Western Cape drought will cause job losses of 30 000 and monetary losses of R5.9-billion in the agriculture industry

Technology at forefront of Nampo 2018

11th May 2018 This year’s Nampo Harvest Day has specifically been designed to help the South African agriculture industry increase its efficiency through technology amid global oversupply of agricultural produce, says autonomous and voluntary commodity organisation Grain SA grain economy and marketing manager... →

GO BIG OR GO HOME The Grain SA Nampo Harvest Day exhibition has grown steadily since its inception in 1967

Energy efficient tech can bring farmers substantial savings

11th May 2018 With energy cost a major factor in farm viability and profitability, the South African farming sector will need to shift its thinking towards the implementation of energy efficient technology, says motor and controls manufacturer Zest WEG Group integrated solutions executive Johan van Niekerk.... →

SEE FOR YOURSELF The Zest WEG Group demo trailer which compares motor efficiency from WEG IE1 all the way up to WEG IE5 motors

Refurbishments a cheaper alternative

11th May 2018 Industrial equipment supplier the Goscor Group will showcase its Doosan Pro-5 series forklift refurbishments – aimed at providing the farming industry with quality lifting solutions at affordable prices – at this year’s Nampo Harvest Day. Goscor Rental Company sales manager Tanya Brummer tells... →

Hydraulics repair centre certifications are good for business

4th May 2018 The South Africa hydraulics industry now has access to two Denison pump and motor approved repair centres (ARCs) for hydraulic repair that are accredited by international motion and control technologies manufacturer Parker Hannifin. Parker Hannifin Sales Company South Africa, has, in the last... →

EXPANSION Africa is a growth market for the hydraulics industry

Skills shortage worrisome for industry

4th May 2018 The South Africa hydraulics industry is feeling the effects of a brain drain of skilled and qualified personnel, says hydraulic and pneumatic equipment manufacturers and suppliers Germiston Hydraulics CEO Archie Leitch. Although the fluid power industry is enjoying a positive industry upturn,... →

GERMISTON HYDRAULICS Capital equipment investments worth R5-million have allowed for a higher standard of equipment production

Hydraulics industry on the rise

4th May 2018 After a two-year-long hydraulic industry slump, the South African Fluid Power Association (Safpa) predicts a sustainable boom in demand for new hydraulic equipment. Safpa VP Dustin Pereira told Engineering News that the hydraulics industry has been in a slump since the last quarter of 2015. He... →

A BRIGHTER FUTURE The hydraulics industry will enjoy a boom for five to ten years

Heavy capacity lifting equipment in high demand

20th April 2018 Heavy lifting equipment suppliers must sustain investment in the upgrade of lifting equipment fleets and other resources if they wish to remain competitive, advises lifting solutions provider Johnson Crane Hire sales executive Peter Yaman. “The South African economy is experiencing a slight... →

BIG LIFTS CALL FOR BIG EQUIPMENT Johnson Crane Hire's 750 t Liebherr LG 1750 lattice boom all terrain crane doing a wind farm installation

Haulage company offers discounted rates

20th April 2018 Standard and specialised load transportation company Transcon Haulers is offering a haulage discount rate on specific national routes in South Africa. “The special rates offering is aimed at maximising fleet productivity by securing useful loads for return journeys, for trailers that would... →

LONG-LENGTH LOADS Transcon Haulers demonstrates its long-length load capability

Adhesive for heavy, abnormal loads applications launched

20th April 2018 Henkel South Africa, the local subsidiary of Germany headquartered Henkel, launched a new range of Loctite universal structural bonders that expands the capabilities of traditional adhesives. →

LOCTITE UNIVERSAL STRUCTURAL BONDERS Loctite demonstrates the strength and speed of the new bonders range by performing a vertical 8.1 t weight lift

Skills shortage a concern for industry

20th April 2018 The lack of adequately trained professionals presents a significant safety concern for the South African heavy lifting industry, says Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa (Leeasa) chairperson Arnold Sommer. →

SKILLS SHORTAGE South Africa’s heavy lifting industry needs qualified riggers and operators who have a higher level of competence which would lead to with a wealth of experience in the future.

Costs, downtime impede pressure vessel testing

13th April 2018 Potential downtime and cost considerations are preventing industries from conducting essential pressure vessel testing, says air compression products distributor Tru Compressor Solutions product specialist and sales director Phillip Botha. “Air compressors and pressure vessels are used in... →

PHILLIP BOTHA In the current South African economic climate, companies are still extremely price sensitive

Cape Town finalises new desalination plant project

13th April 2018 With the Cape Town area suffering from one of the worst droughts in its history, tank manufacturer and supplier SBS Tanks marketing manager James Preston tells Engineering News that the City of Cape Town municipality has launched several alternative water source projects to mitigate the drought’s... →

DESALINATION PLANT The new desalination plant project will be able to purify and supply two-million litres of fresh water a day

Platinum mine rope attachments’ installation completed

30th March 2018 The installation of winding rope attachments for man-and-materials shaft winders at a platinum mine on the western limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex, in Limpopo, has recently been completed, says mining equipment supplier Becker Mining South Africa (SA) GM Tom Searle. Becker Mining SA was... →

WINDING ROPE ATTACHMENTS All Becker Mining rope attachments are designed to conform to statutory requirements

Legislative amendments call for suitable PDS solutions

30th March 2018 Educating the local mining industry on the correct application of and legislative requirements regarding pedestrian detection system (PDS) solutions is a priority, given the pending implementation of stricter safety regulations, says mine safety equipment supplier Booyco Electronics. Chapter 8 of... →

Photo by Creamer Media
ANTON LOURENS Underground vehicle operators have a view of only 30% to 40% of their surroundings

Underground rail transport at local mines not being prioritised

30th March 2018 Underground rail infrastructure at South African mines is not operating at its full potential, predominantly owing to poor track-system choices and a lack of critical maintenance, says multidisciplinary engineering consultancy firm WSP Africa technical director of rail transport and... →

GAVIN HIGGS WSP is actively pursuing underground trackwork at platinum mines in South Africa

Transport system ready for implementation in new investment cycle

30th March 2018 Negative investor sentiment in the mining sector over the past four years has slowed the local mining industry’s adoption of a new suspended underground mining transportation system, designed by South African transportation system solutions provider Futran Holdings. Futran Holdings, the developer... →

SUSPENDED TRANSPORTATION Futran Holdings has developed the Futran OreVeyor suspended underground mining transportation system

Nitrogen inflation adoption grows despite market misinformation

23rd March 2018 Despite misinformation on the benefits of nitrogen tyre inflation there is significant adoption of nitrogen tyre inflation in sectors such as mining and transportation, says nitrogen inflation systems manufacturer NitraLife sales director Tom Sowry. “The lack of industry-related information... →

NITROGEN GENERATORS AND INFLATORS WIDELY AVAILABLE Nitrogen generators and tyre inflators are widely available at petrol stations all over the country

About

Engineering News is a product of Creamer Media.
www.creamermedia.co.za

Other Creamer Media Products include:
Mining Weekly
Research Channel Africa
Polity

Newsletters

Sign up for our FREE daily email newsletter

Receive daily sector news alerts

More

Subscriptions

We offer a variety of subscriptions to our Magazine, Website, PDF Reports and our photo library.

Subscriptions are available via the Creamer Media Store.

View store

Advertise

Advertising on Engineering News is an effective way to build and consolidate a company's profile among clients and prospective clients. Email advertising@creamermedia.co.za

View options

Subscribe