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The advancement of Advent One
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Supreme Spring
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United Mining Services Group
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MES Cranes
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SSC Group
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Pyro-Cote
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Spanjaard
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Uniconfort
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CPC Group of Companies
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Egoli Gas
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GSSM Imports
23rd April 2021 At GSSM Imports, we are dedicated to import the best quality engineering equipment for the engineering manufacturing industry. Our slogan that we live by, “Quality must be the lasting impression, perfection our aim”, forces us to bring only quality to South Africa’s engineering manufacturing... →
Prestank
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Almar ISOTainers – the ultimate bulk liquid storage solution
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Sperosens
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Tank Industries announces major distribution partnership
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Sintech
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19th March 2021 Founded in 1934, AfriSam (then trading as Anglovaal Portland Cement Company Limited) started construction on its first cement plant in 1935 at the plant’s current location in Roodepoort. The factory was brought into production on 11 November 1935 and immediately ran at full capacity. Over the... →
UVSS: Offering unique products to the mining, engineering and construction sectors
By: Yolande Botes 12th March 2021 As the largest ventilation manufacturing company in Africa, Unique Ventilation and Support Systems (UVSS) has over 85 years of collective experience in the mining ventilation industry. UVSS also has extensive experience in the manufacture of underground support, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ducting,... →
Sizabantu Piping Systems
12th March 2021 Established in 2002, Sizabantu Piping Systems has been changing the lives of people across Southern Africa for nearly 20 years, by ensuring the provision of clean, potable water. With its first branch opened in South Africa’s coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, Sizabantu now has 11 divisions... →
TAC – THE PROPOSED ROSSLYN INLAND PORT INVESTOR READY (March 2021)
5th March 2021 Following the City of Tshwane Council’s decision to adopt the Tshwane Automotive City (TAC) Masterplan into their region 1 - Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF) in February 2019, the TAC Project Management Office has since taken a decision to commence with the Inland Port project... →
Frankwen Forge
2nd March 2021 Founded in 1981, Frankwen Forge has grown into a key manufacturing and engineering business. Its quality products and services are used in a number of industries, including the mining, petrochemicals, power generation, marine and general engineering sectors. Frankwen Forge has a unique and... →
C.I.S Engineering
26th February 2021 C.I.S Engineering is a leading fabricator of specialist steel structures. As such it manu-factures an impressive range of products ranging from power line support structures through to mining process plant structures and large and complex building structures. Established in 1998 as Central... →
New road to unlock Africa’s first Automotive City
19th February 2021 The ambitious plan to create Africa’s first Automotive City in Rosslyn, has taken a massive step towards commencement. The Tshwane Automotive City (TAC) Project Management Office (PMO) is pleased to announce that the TAC Masterplan which was developed in 2016, has recently been adopted by the... →
juwi Renewable Energies
12th February 2021 juwi Renewable Energies in South Africa is part of the international juwi Group, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies. With over 5.1GW of installed capacity and 25 years of experience, we are proud global leaders in the renewable energy sector. We develop solar photovoltaic,... →
Magnitech
12th February 2021 Magnitech was founded in 1969. Our reputation for providing quality innovative technology and service-excellence has made Magnitech a market-leader in the South African and International lighting industry. Our products can be found in mines, power stations and factories, and are sought after by... →
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 over 300 people. With its head office and production facilities situated south of Durban and sales... →
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