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Manufacturer boosts vessel hygiene with CIP optimised equipment
29th November 2024 Stainless steel processing equipment manufacturer Anderson Engineering emphasises the importance of taking a holistic approach to system design, component selection and attention to detail during fabrication and installation in support of clean-in-place (CIP) and hygiene requirements in food and... →
Rentals boost flexibility, sustainability
29th November 2024 Renting International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tanks is becoming an increasingly popular option for bulk liquid storage and transport, as it provides a cost-effective, flexible alternative to that of ownership. Renting reduces upfront capital expenses, eliminates maintenance... →
Transmission fluid extends drain intervals
22nd November 2024 The TITAN ATF 5668 Transmission fluid from lubrication manufacturer FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA is specifically designed to meet fully automatic transmission manufacturer Allison Transmission’s latest TES specification while extending oil drain intervals and keeping equipment running smoothly,... →
Infrastructure growth fuels demand for commercial vehicles
22nd November 2024 Demand for cargo mobility solutions in South Africa is on the rise, partly owing to the expansion of infrastructure across key sectors, and automotive company Tata Motors is well prepared to cater to this growth through its medium- and heavy commercial vehicle portfolio. “Recognising that drivers... →
System enhances bearing lifespan, reducing costs
8th November 2024 Bearings are vital components in machinery, as their performance directly impacts on productivity and equipment lifespan, among other key performance metrics, and fastener specialists Bolt and Engineering Distributors Group (B.E.D.) provides a comprehensive approach to managing the life-cycle of... →
Summit highlights commitment to health
1st November 2024 France-headquartered multinational food products corporation Danone used its Danone Impact Summit 2024 – held last month – to reaffirm its commitment to health, through food, for as many people as possible, while preserving and regenerating nature, and helping people and communities to thrive.... →
Bühler tackles food security challenges in Africa
1st November 2024 With Africa's rapidly growing population, ensuring food security has become a critical mission for Bühler, a leading provider of engineering solutions. The company’s primary focus is on improving access to staple foods such as grain, ensuring these essential resources are safe and readily... →
New boots provide high temperature, voltage protection
25th October 2024 Safety equipment supplier Dromex continues to meet end-user requirements by providing them with “complete head-to-toe” safety solutions through two new styles in its footwear range – the Dromex Emperor Smelter Boot and Dromex Electrical Bolt Boot. The flame-retardant and electricity-resistant... →
Advancing sustainable automation in Africa
25th October 2024 Global technology leader in electrical distribution and automation ABB intends to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future in Africa through its technology leadership in electrification and automation, producing products such as the collaborative robot, YuMi. ABB’s solutions aim to... →
Bill aims to bolster SA oil, gas investment
18th October 2024 With investor confidence in the upstream oil and gas sector currently being low, pan-African law firm Bowmans states that there is a need for the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill (UPRDB), which following its parliamentary approval, has been sent to President Cyril Ramaphosa for... →
Firm concerned about Petroleum Resources Bill
18th October 2024 As the global upstream sector continues to grow, law firm Webber Wentzel says there has been “negative sentiment” about the recently approved Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill (UPRDB). Webber Wentzel partner Jonathan Veeran contextualises the introduction of the UPRDB – which has... →
New EPR regulations only for non-food packaging applications
4th October 2024 While the recent Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations stipulating that 30% of recycled material should be used in the production of packaging is being worked toward, there needs to be a clear distinction that this can only be done in non-food applications, says the African... →
Organisation reintroduces awards, promotes sustainability
20th September 2024 Celebrating its sixtieth anniversary, the Southern African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) has reintroduced the Sassda and Columbus Stainless Awards – with the theme of innovation and sustainability – this month, following a five-year hiatus. The biennial event had been held for... →
Poor consumption drives change in strategy
20th September 2024 Steel mill Columbus Stainless notes that apparent yearly consumption of stainless steel continues to decline in South Africa, with Columbus Stainless senior local sales manager Nocwaka Ntshangase explaining that this, “unfortunately, is a reflection of the lack of much-needed economic growth in... →
SAIW to open Nuclear School of Excellence
13th September 2024 Nonprofit technical organisation the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) personnel and certification manager Harold Jansen lauds the development of a Nuclear School of Excellence, facilitated by the Department of Electricity and Energy. This school will be established by State-owned... →
Training needed to expand welder pool in remote, rural areas
13th September 2024 The general shortage of skilled labour in remote areas, and the lack of training of local welders – to a level where they pass a welder performance qualification test – highlights the Southern African Institute of Welding’s (SAIW’s) role in addressing such labour shortages, says engineering... →
Manufacturer embarks on sustainability drive
30th August 2024 Food safety helps to prevent illness, reduce healthcare burdens and ensure consumer protection, but long-term sustainability has also gained prominence of late, resulting in multinational food products corporation Danone SA’s introducing a new power source to reduce its greenhouse-gas (GHG)... →
SACEEC member’s valves meet tightening emission regulations
23rd August 2024 As even small leaks in a plant or installation make it challenging to fulfil emissions regulations, South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) member and industrial equipment supplier AZ-Armaturen’s plug valves meet the market’s demand for valves that can assist in emissions... →
Export council expects little change with new administration
23rd August 2024 Capital equipment and project sector representative council the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) expects “little difference” with the new administration at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic). SACEEC CEO Eric Bruggeman explains that he does not expect... →
Company confronts logistics digitalisation challenges
16th August 2024 With larger multinational companies moving towards the digital platforms, freight forwarding service Manta Freight Logistics advises that, despite the advantages of digital platforms, it increases the workload of clients. Logistics companies are attempting, where possible, to implement technology... →
Proper logistics systems minimise risks
16th August 2024 There has been a boom in most sectors following the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and according to materials handling equipment supplier Toyota Material Handling, this has resulted in a need to establish “proper systems and controls” in supply chain and logistics management to reduce risks. “Our... →
Weather conditions hinder deliveries
16th August 2024 As the Cape of Good Hope experiences heavy winds and cyclones, container ships are being further diverted and trade is being severely disrupted. Anglo-South African banking and wealth management group Investec explains that these disruptions are expected to heavily delay delivery timelines within... →
ESG posing challenges for project management
26th July 2024 While project management has matured significantly of late – with the current trend being the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) – tertiary education institution University of Pretoria (UP) Professor Giel Bekker notes that, in Africa, the social aspect poses major... →
Generative AI advances project management sector
26th July 2024 A survey conducted by nonprofit organisation, Project Management Institute (PMI), shows that the adoption of generative AI (GenAI) has surged, and the widespread use of these tools has underscored its potential to transform project management practices and organisational operations. The report... →
Firm integrates technological advancements into fittings
19th July 2024 With technological advancements vastly improving within the lighting sector, lighting manufacturer Spazio has begun to integrate solar, AI and LED technologies into its light fittings. Spazio marketing manager Moynene Bredenkamp says that solar lighting technology has seen massive improvements... →
LKP advances explosion-proof lighting
19th July 2024 Designed to prevent any internal sparks or heat from igniting the hazardous materials in its surroundings, lighting and energy solutions provider Light Kinetics Projects (LKP) introduced its explosion-proof lighting for environments such as petroleum refineries, “where even a small spark can lead... →
Solar equipment supplier illuminates S Africa’s informal settlements
19th July 2024 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 and rural settlements and develop integrated solar high-mast solutions for area lighting. LEDs have... →
Digitalisation offers possible solution to water challenges
5th July 2024 Addressing water challenges now is essential to avoiding significant future issues, says water solutions provider Modena Design Centres, adding that data and digitalisation are key to understanding and addressing these challenges. “While many consider this a governmental issue, civil... →
Reducing remote-site breakdowns
21st June 2024 Mass accommodation and remote-site catering, laundry and hospitality solutions provider Ascot Site Solutions aims to ensure employee comfortability by reducing the risk of accommodation-related equipment breakdowns. A remote site can have its own “frustrations”, but Ascot’s maintenance strategy... →
Prefab offering expanded with quick-assemble kits
21st June 2024 In the mining industry, where time is of the essence, there is a need for fast and efficient solutions when it comes to the construction of permanent structures or fully mobile units for temporary purposes. To cater to these needs, prefabricated buildings supplier Kwikspace has created a... →
AI weighbridge solutions combat coal corruption
31st May 2024 Weighbridge automation solutions provider JustWeighs recently developed and launched its new AI and surveillance equipment to combat coal transportation corruption and illicit trading. The company makes use of AI and data analytics to identify trucks with cloned numberplates or swapped trailers,... →
Single point-of-contact for efficient logistics
31st May 2024 A streamlined freight logistics management process, offered by integrated freight logistics solutions company Manta Freight Logistics, is being positioned as a possible solution to combat ongoing port logistics issues in South Africa, as well as the rest of Africa. Through Manta Freight... →
Furnaces group expands training initiative
24th May 2024 Global refractory and industrial solutions provider Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) Africa aims to mitigate challenges – such as limitations in infrastructure, resource constraints and workforce migration facing Francophone and sub-Saharan African countries – by expanding artisanal skills... →
DC furnaces aid autocatalyst recovery
24th May 2024 The recycling of used automotive catalytic converters (autocatalysts) has become economically and environmentally important in the wake of autocatalysts becoming one of the most significant consumers of platinum group metals (PGM) for their manufacture, according to alternating current (AC) and... →
Tech expertise shortage in junior mining
17th May 2024 There is a shortage of expertise in the specialised domain of junior mining – a situation that is compounded by South Africa’s so-called brain drain, as skilled professionals seek jobs elsewhere, says pump and parts manufacturer Schurco Slurry. Consequently, junior miners have limited access to... →
Indaba aims to unlock junior mining potential
17th May 2024 Mineral resources, energy and mining conference specialists Resources 4 Africa (R4A) envision junior miners playing a crucial role in meeting the rising demand for critical minerals and metals, in an African context. According to R4A CEO Paula Munsie, through the upcoming Junior Indaba, which... →
Braking company developing Africa presence
3rd May 2024 According to a report by the African Development Bank in the ‘Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook of Africa’ publication, 11 African countries featured in the world’s 20 fastest growing economies in 2023, which is why braking systems manufacturer and supplier of safety-critical subsystems for... →
RFA helps to address cross-border challenges
3rd May 2024 The Road Freight Association (RFA) – the largest national trade association in South Africa – is concerned about cross-border transport and the associated regulatory and traffic challenges. Three issues frequently occur at the border post precinct that either influence travel time or physically... →
Fabricator offers one-stop solution
26th April 2024 Turnkey steel service centre Fargo Steel Fabrication aims to streamline the complexities that occur during engineered projects by eliminating the need for companies or individuals to utilise multiple service providers to complete a project. “With our team of highly-skilled individuals, we have... →
Energy grid impedes excess power transmission
19th April 2024 South Africa’s current electricity transmission grid is generally constrained in the Cape provinces and unable to facilitate the connection of new utility-scale generation including that from solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind, says wind and solar energy facility developer JUWI Renewable Energies.... →
DPWI aims to resolve skills deficit
5th April 2024 Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts stated at the third iteration of the Women in Engineering, Infrastructure and Innovation event, held on February 28, 2023, that the department was using its resources to develop the professionals required in the... →
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