Simone Liedtke

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Simone Liedtke

Simone Liedtke is Creamer Media Social Media Editor & Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.

Ramjack systems, services making ‘mine of the future’ possible

14th September 2022 By focusing on real operational challenges as well as niche technologies that can help the digitisation journey, mining consultancy Ramjack Technology Solutions says a pragmatic approach enables mine operators to realise the true value of their technologies. With this evolutionary approach,... →

Klüber Lubrication able to meet very specific customer needs

13th September 2022 Specifically designed with application in mind, chemical manufacturer Klüber Lubrication has been able to, through extensive research and development (R&D), innovative product development and meeting customers’ “very specific needs”, provide the correct product for the correct applications.... →

MacLean Engineering advancing fleet electrification in Africa

13th September 2022 Mining equipment provider MacLean Engineering intends to build the next 50 years of Maclean mining vehicle innovation on the three pillars of electrification, automation and digitalisation. The company’s current push, explains Africa GM John-Paul Theunissen, is on expanding the MacLean electric... →

MacLean Engineering Africa GM John-Paul Theunissen

Magni machines provide highest standard of back-up, support and safety

13th September 2022 With “definite signs” of activity picking up, particularly within the mining and green energy spaces, Magni SA CEO Lindsay Shankland says the company’s main focus will remain on offering “the highest standard of back-up and support” to its customers. Simultaneously, the company will look to... →

Kal Tire promoting ESG, sustainability through tyre recycling

13th September 2022 Mining tyre service provider Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group continues to innovate how it works, its tools and its technology to meet evolving needs and deliver positive change when working through the lens of how to solve customers’ challenges. These challenges, says senior VP Dan Allan, include... →

Kal Tire senior VP Dan Allan

Brelko using post-pandemic era to streamline manufacturing processes

13th September 2022 While the Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many companies, industrial engineer Brelko has used the global pandemic to streamline its processes in manufacturing. “There seems to be a buzz in the air, design houses are hiring staff which would indicate projects are being discussed or... →

Brelko sales and service manager for Africa Jacques du Randt

Advanced Fire Global, HANSA-FLEX focusing on African footprint, customer commitment

13th September 2022 The South African mother company of fire suppression product supplier Advanced Fire Global, Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies (Advanced FST), will be co-exhibiting at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, alongside several other member companies within the group. These include... →

IAS expects 2022 to exceed 2021 business levels

13th September 2022 With 2022 set to exceed business levels of 2021, compressed air solutions provider Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) says that tailwinds from the strong mining cycle and related projects have positively impacted the company’s business activities, as well as the recovery of manufacturing and... →

Battery Electric aiming to advance electrification of mining vehicles

9th September 2022 Electronics manufacturer Battery Electric is aiming to further advance the electrification of mining vehicles, the optimization of battery sizing and the charging of electric vehicles. The company intends to achieve this through the continued provision of its complete system solution, which... →

Battery Electric engineering manager Marnus Marais

WearCheck presents ‘all-under-one-roof’ solutions hub for customers

9th September 2022 Implementing a good condition monitoring programme has been proven to save money for customers, as it helps to avoid debilitating, unplanned equipment failure and assists in ensuring uninterrupted productivity, ensuring components operate at optimum efficiency and that necessary repairs can be... →

Siemens combining traditional, digital tech to improve customer operations

9th September 2022 Owing to automation company Siemens’ diverse portfolio, the company can provide traditional and digital technologies in the electrical and automation space to its clients. In the mining sector specifically, Siemens Large Drives South Africa country CEO Tim Walwyn says that Siemens provides... →

Siemens Large Drives South Africa country CEO Tim Walwyn

Schauenburg promotes its ‘innovation that saves’ at Electra

9th September 2022 Electronics manufacturer Schauenburg will be launching several new products in the gas detection environment and will also be scaling up its real-time solutions in collision awareness. MD Lewis Mathieson explains that this is part of the company’s goal to develop solutions to not only keep people... →

Schauenburg MD Lewis Mathieson

Strata advancing PDS, CAS uptake in South Africa

9th September 2022 Underground mining products and technology pioneer Strata Worldwide (SP Mine Safety) will, in the next 12 months, continue to develop its project at Black Rock mine, in South Africa’s Northern Cape, which will be the first ISO21815 collision avoidance system (CAS) roll-out in the country. Strata... →

Smart, efficient and cost-effective fire-suppression solutions from FOGMAKER South Africa on show at EMA 2022

9th September 2022 High pressure water mist fire suppression systems provider FOGMAKER South Africa is using Electra Mining Africa 2022 as a platform to showcase its renowned fire suppression systems, as well as to introduce new products and technologies to the mining industry. “Based on our past experience, this... →

Yale Lifting Solutions intends to create ‘intelligent motion’ to advance and improve lives

9th September 2022 Lifting and materials handling equipment provider Yale Lifting Solutions’ purpose is to create ‘intelligent motion’ that moves the world forward and improves lives. It is working towards achieving this through improving customer communication and by offering efficient solutions to improve... →

Yale FD Khutso Mashile

DACHSER SA facilitating logistics for complex mining requirements

9th September 2022 Considering that the needs of mining companies are complex and unique, with operations often needing transportation to remote locations as well as the effective management of multi-modal projects, global logistics company DACHSER is able to facilitate the movement of very large machinery and... →

DACHSER South Africa MD Detlev Duve

IFM Electronics seeing green shoots in automation, Industry 4.0 sectors

9th September 2022 With global growth expected to climb significantly in 2022, sensor, networking and control systems manufacturer IFM Electronics says the positive sentiment is evidenced in the “high level of interest” in the automation sector, especially as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)... →

IFM Electronics new business sales head Shaun Mackenzie.

Manitou Group reveals new additions to product range at Electra Mining

9th September 2022 Heavy equipment manufacturer Manitou will be revealing its newest Manitou Heavy Telescopic Handler Machines at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition. Manitou is “committed to reducing its environmental impact” and has therefore embarked on a “massive” electrification project, says Middle... →

Middle East and Africa VP Darren Hall

Traka Africa to launch next-gen key management systems in 2023 providing enhanced security, serviceability, traceability

8th September 2022 Global leader in electronic key and equipment solutions Traka Africa will be launching next-generation key management systems in 2023, which will provide enhanced security, serviceability and traceability for its customers and resellers. In addition to the launch, Traka Africa has “aggressive... →

Traka Africa mining sector specialist Nicolai Van Zyl

Donaldson ‘still here, and here to stay’

8th September 2022 Filtration company Donaldson has dedicated laboratories for developing its own filter media. The technology-driven filtration company has led the industry in this regard, says engine air product management manager Ivan Botha. The company’s aftermarket products are classified as premium... →

Sandvik to showcase ‘Future of Mining’ at Electra Mining

8th September 2022 Global engineering company Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions will have a major presence at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, with its 385 m2 indoor stand introducing a ground-breaking battery electric vehicle (BEV) to the African mining market. Virtual reality (VR) and simulator... →

Sandvik Southern Africa marketing manager Natalie Santiero

Post-Covid environment brings further growth for Goodwin

8th September 2022 The post-Covid economy is proving prosperous for slurry pumping technology company Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa, who not only managed to stay afloat throughout the global pandemic, but also saw growth. During this time, the company also managed to expand its reach further into South Africa,... →

MIP Process Technologies provides full dewatering solution to miners

8th September 2022 More than 90% of water used in mineral processing facilities is recovered, which means that mines use very little fresh water, says South African process equipment sales and manufacturing company MIP Process Technologies. This, explains MD Philip Hoff, is why the company can provide a full range... →

Valecus, Elite Vine develop cloud solution for health, safety prioritisation

8th September 2022 Cloud-based platform Valecus and South African technology firm Elite Vine have, together, developed a solution for businesses that enables the prioritization of employee health and safety. Elite Vine CEO and founder Jandre Janse van Vuuren and Valecus CEO Mario Nel give Creamer Media more insight... →

Elite Vine CEO and founder Jandre Janse van Vuuren

RS Components continues to support customers at biggest Africa trade show

8th September 2022 Leading omni-channel industrial product and service solutions provider RS Components, a trading brand of the RS Group, stocks more than 700 000 industrial and electronic equipment products. Sourced from over 2 500 leading suppliers, the company provides a wide range of product and service... →

Howden sees steady increase in greenlit projects

8th September 2022 The market has been responding favourably to industrial equipment supplier James Howden Holdings’ integrated solutions, with a steady increase in the number of proposals that have been submitted over the last few months. Further to this, the company’s MD, Kudzai Nyangoni says the company has won... →

MD Kudzai Nyangoni

Actom anticipating demand as energy projects continue to flow from REIPPPP

8th September 2022 With a major increase in renewable energy projects anticipated over the next 12 months, turnkey electrical solutions provider Actom is confident that this will translate into an increased demand for products and services, especially considering the general maintenance backlogs for power... →

CEO Mervyn Naidoo

TLT-Turbo Africa focusing on providing clean air to advance mining operations’ success

8th September 2022 With mining being the most important sector for technology-driven ventilation systems provider and manufacturer TLT-Turbo Africa’s products, sales and marketing head for sub-Saharan Africa Vusi Madlopha emphasises the importance of providing clean, contaminant-free air. He explains that the... →

TLT-Turbo Africa products, sales and marketing head for sub-Saharan Africa Vusi Madlopha

High-tech launches from SEW-EURODRIVE at Electra Mining

8th September 2022 Visitors to this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition in Johannesburg will be spoilt for choice as drive component manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa unleashes more technology to drive productivity and efficiency. →

Weir Minerals Africa has big plans for Electra Mining

7th September 2022 Equipment and solutions provider Weir Minerals Africa, which enjoyed excellent attendance at its stand at the last Electra Mining Africa in 2018, will once again be exhibiting its extensive range of minerals processing equipment at this year’s show where it will have a capacious 300 m2 outdoor... →

Weir Minerals Africa regional MD Rajen Govender

Booyco Electronics continues to play pivotal role in Zero Harm

7th September 2022 South African proximity detection system (PDS) pioneer Booyco Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in the quest for Zero Harm in the mining sector. An acknowledged leader in the field, the company offers safety solutions for underground and surface mining, quarrying, construction,... →

Probe IMT – leading the way for integrated digital mines

7th September 2022 Productivity and safety product supplier Probe Integrated Mining Technologies’ (IMT’s) end-to-end digital mine operation solutions can significantly improve the design of digital mines, says CEO Gert Roselt. “We have built a strong reputation for providing a comprehensive range of premium... →

Probe IMT Mining Regional Manager for Mpumalanga Wesley Dean Lynn.

Brasco emphasizes the importance of dust-control, filtration equipment management

7th September 2022 A combination of lost knowledge and the loss of skilled workers has caused many companies to neglect maintenance of dust-control equipment, which industrial filtration company, Brasco Group, stresses is “an unfortunate situation that most industrial companies find themselves in”. “Industrial dust... →

FLSmidth focusing on ‘MissionZero’ at Electra Mining

7th September 2022 Global leader in the supply of equipment and solutions to the minerals processing industry FLSmidth will be using this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition to demonstrate the progress it is making in realising its MissionZero strategy, an ambitious programme which aims at allowing mines and... →

Zest WEG poised for African growth

7th September 2022 After a decade-long expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in South Africa, Zest WEG, the South African subsidiary of Brazil’s WEG Group, is well placed to extend its already extensive footprint in the African market. “We now have six manufacturing facilities in Gauteng and Cape Town,... →

OMV striving for ‘smart company’ status in construction sector

6th September 2022 Having grown into a substantial business in the sectors in which it operates, aggregate supplier OMV believes the secret of its success lay in the company’s provision of optimum solutions for the needs of its customers. Compared to other sectors, the company managed to survive the pandemic with... →

Hydra Arc eyeing mining industry, international markets

6th September 2022 Although there are many benefits when partnering with steel fabricator Hydra Arc, engineering manager Matthew Alfonso says the company’s “unique service” remains core to its management philosophy, as this means that “all layers of management are required at the coal face to support employees,... →

Alcohol Breathalysers to expand service, range of breathalysers

6th September 2022 Alcohol testing equipment supplier Alcohol Breathalysers Pty Ltd says that it will remain focused on expanding its service & range of breathalysers into new African markets, as well as improve turnaround times for servicing its existing customer base. The company is cautiously optimistic about... →

Director Angus MacArthur

Roytec credits diversification for business growth, sustainability

6th September 2022 International equipment supplier Roytec Global has seen an increase in tendering activity, with a significant increase in its global pipeline, largely owing to its diversification in terms of products, markets and commodities, says CEO Alan Fanton. This was critical, he adds, as the owner-managed... →

CEO Alan Fanton

ESAB moving into new 5 000 m2 facility owing to significant growth

6th September 2022 Welding company ESAB will be moving into its new state-of-the-art 5 000 m2 facility in November - a move that’s largely motivated by the company experiencing “significant growth” over the last four years. The new facility will allow the company to improve its product and service offering to its... →

ESAB GM Chris Eibl

Jacobs Transport’s young, compliant fleet shifts to bigger business premises

6th September 2022 Transportation service provider Jacobs Transport has outgrown its current yard space and will be redesigning the company’s modus operandi to conform with business requirement flow. The company talks to Creamer Media about this, and more, at this year's Electra Mining Africa exhibition. →

Jacobs Transport's Lee-Ann Courvoisier

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