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Involvement of the engineering fraternity in decision-making bodies, key to infrastructure development and maintenance

17th March 2022 I recently read an opinion piece by University of Johannesburg Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tshilidzi Marwala titled “For want of an engineer, the water was lost; for want of the water… a country was lost — all for the want of an engineer”. In the opinion piece, Marwala notes, “If you... →

Refilwe Buthelezi Pr Eng ECSA Acting President

Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport

10th March 2022 At Sarens Siba, we have the noble mission to be the reference in crane rental services, heavy lifting, and engineered transport for our clients in the region of Southern Africa. With state-of-the-art equipment and value engineering, we offer our clients creative and intelligent solutions to... →

JG Afrika celebrates 100 years of excellence

3rd March 2022 JG Afrika, a proudly South African consulting engineering firm, is celebrating 100 years of engineering and environmental excellence. This significant milestone bears testament to the skills, experience, dedication, and passion of a strong team of people who are committed to JG Afrika’s core... →

JG Afrika MD Paul Olivier

Genlux Lighting, A division of Actom.

18th February 2022 At Genlux lighting we take pride in having supplied South Africa with high quality, locally made and assembled light fittings for more than 30 years. We offer our clients a wide range of lighting technologies, always keeping up with the newest advancements in the field. Through a strong alliance... →

Vega

11th February 2022 For over 60 years VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the modern radiation-based measurement system and the first to introduce a two-wire loop powered radar, VEGA has a strong tradition of product development... →

MetaleN (Formerly Wieland SA)

1st February 2022 Copper and heat exchange solutions to global communities. As MetaleN we represent resilience, rebranded but with a copper footprint in the metal industry. Metals form an integral part of the ever- changing world around us, not only contributing to our quality of life, but shaping the world for... →

Sintech

28th January 2022 Tritec Sintered Products (Pty)Ltd com-menced business in Johannesburg in 1984 as a closed corporation, converting to a Propriety Company in 1996 trading under the much more sensible name of Sintech. The name “Sintech”, in turn, is an abbreviation of ‘Sintered Technology’ which when applied to... →

Artic Driers - internationally connected, locally focused

28th January 2022 Artic Driers is a family owned and operated company with a 30-year history in the compressed air treatment industry. It operates from a spacious distribution and manufacturing base close to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. Artic Driers represent a broad range of international... →

RGM Cranes

21st January 2022 With over 30 years’ experience, RGM Cranes is the unparalleled expert in overhead cranes and gantries in Africa. We offer turnkey packages from gantries, cranes, electric chain hoist to lifting equipment solutions. We have partnered with European agents Guralp Vinc, Planeta-Hebetechnik and ABM... →

CSIR recognises researchers’ years of hard work

By: Tracy Hancock 21st January 2022 The number of principal and chief researchers promoted by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is an important key performance indicator for the council, indicating the strength of its research development and innovation capacity, as well as the ability of its transformed... →

Exploration debate highlights Nema challenge, stresses need for action to save SA’s exploration potential

21st January 2022 The withdrawal of a portion of the National Environmental Management Act (Nema) has created a major challenge for mineral exploration in South Africa, attendees of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) co-sponsored exploration webinar heard in early December 2021. Taking part in the panel... →

Alcohol Breathalysers (Pty) Ltd

10th December 2021 Name of company and activity Alcohol Breathalysers (Pty) Ltd offers nationwide and export sales and distribution of industrial and law-enforcement breath alcohol testers, drug test kits, non-alcohol sterile wipes and paper straws. Recalibration services and competency training is also offered to... →

TurboDirect SA

10th December 2021 Name of company and activity – TurboDirect SA is the largest original equipment (OEM) manufacturer and turbocharger importer, distributor and repairer in South Africa, holding genuine brand turbocharger distribution agencies directly with the international manufacturers. Most memorable moment of... →

Cova Advisory

10th December 2021 Cova Advisory is your one stop shop for SEZ investors looking for advice on government incentives, energy efficiency, carbon and customs. Cova Advisory is a specialist professional advisory firm located in Gauteng, the industrialist capital of South Africa. Cova specialises in providing advice on... →

Hybrid renewable energy power system

3rd December 2021 South Africa based Lindon Corporation has diversified into the power systems market with integrated renewable energy power containers in collaboration with leading Scottish system designer Motive Group. The systems are designed and built to suit customer needs, the working environment, load... →

Filcon Filters

26th November 2021 High-quality filtration products distributor, Filcon Filters, is an ISO 9001:2015 certified and audited company that aims to consistently deliver quality products, services and solutions for any number of filtration applications. Established in 2000 in Cape Town, South Africa, and with a branch... →

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Inkanyezi to be converted in SA

19th November 2021 Marinus Venter, Head of Product and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Vans SA, announces, “To deepen our commitment to the local taxi industry and in support of the South African economy, our 23-seater Sprinter Inkanyezi vehicles are now being converted locally at our East London conversion facility. →

SaniTI – Transforming sanitation towards dignity for all

11th November 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the importance of access to safe, hygienic water and sanitation services for the population’s health and wellbeing. While a significant number of South Africa’s households have access to safe sanitation, reaching those who still lack adequate access requires... →

Vibrac Precision Test Systems

5th November 2021 For over 60 years Vibrac has designed and manufactured a broad range of automated and manual precision torque testing systems, cap torque testing systems, and device torque testing systems. Existing clients include NASA, Coca Cola, Pepsi, Boeing, NGK, Pfizer, GSK and many more. Bearing inspector →

Matola LNG import terminal on track for 2024 gas supply

22nd October 2021 The front-end engineering design (FEED) for the Beluluane Gas Company (BGC) liquified natural gas (LNG) import terminal project – being developed by Southern African energy group Gigajoule, French energy multinational TotalEnergies, and Mozambican natural gas distributor Matola Gas Company (MGC)... →

Chasing long term Rands in the Private Energy Market

21st October 2021 Introduction to the private energy market: The private energy market is characterised by the sale of energy by independent power producers to private offtakers. The projects are generally known as captive power projects. The energy purchased by the buyers can either be connected “behind the... →

Table 1: Non-exhaustive list of upcoming projects in the private sector

New Grundfos impeller design delivers reliable pumps in high solids applications

15th October 2021 Increased levels of rags and fibrous solids in South Africa’s wastewater systems call for the innovative design and reliability of the new Grundfos SE/SL wastewater pumps. With their semi-open hydraulic design, these Grundfos submersible pumps can deal with today’s demands – even rags and organic... →

Free thermal heat from natural gas baseload power generation solution

15th October 2021 The gas burners used for heating water for students living at the University of Witwatersrand’s Barnato Hall residence were generating enormous costs for the university owing to old and inefficient equipment, which was ultimately affecting service delivery. The university, which previously had... →

Relax, with central water at 5IVE on 13th Fairland

By: Yolande Botes 8th October 2021 A development of 32 property blocks consisting of 40 units per block creates a high demand for hot water for tenants at 5ive on Thirteenth Lifestyle Apartments in Fairland, Randburg. Hendry Brand, from Century Property Developers, decided to go with piped natural gas for the central water system... →

Inprofile 2000

8th October 2021 For over 35 years, family-owned business Inprofile 2000 has been the market leader in the design and manufacturing of all open cold-formed steel sections. Currently Inprofile 2000’s section portfolio stands at over 400 different sections, covering a range of industries such as solar support... →

CASA, industry participants highlight construction’s crucial role in economic development

1st October 2021 Construction and infrastructure development can play a direct role in stimulating an economic turnaround and providing employment, while also being one of the most effective ways of stimulating growth, various construction sector experts said at a virtual conference hosted by Construction... →

Sintech

1st October 2021 Since 1984 Sintech has supplied the South African market with clutches, brakes and engineering solutions for a range of applications not only in mining and mining-related industries, but also the clean energy sector. Electricity produced from wind is clean and renewable, and will assist in... →

The Aluminium Federation of South Africa

24th September 2021 The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) is the voice of and gateway to the South African Aluminium industry - involved in increasing the awareness and use of aluminium in Southern Africa since 1981. The Purpose of AFSA is: →

Structa Konsult

24th September 2021 Structa Konsult is a consulting eng-ineering company specialising in the evaluation, design and certification of a range of industrial and civil structures. Established in 2014, Structa Konsult is a 100% subsidiary of the Structa Group and provides support to the group’s growing range of products. →

Bosch products, proudly made in South Africa

17th September 2021 Bosch in Africa is integrated into the tapestry of the automotive industry in South Africa and has served the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) industry for more than 40 years. Bosch Brits, in the North West, manufactures electro-mechanical automotive components such as front wiper systems... →

CRH Africa

17th September 2021 As a leading supplier of world class metal components, CRH-Africa is known for its complete product development process, engineering, tooling, and manufacturing expertise and capacity to produce value-added pressed metal components and assemblies. →

Behavioural Risk Coaching

17th September 2021 Saving Lives through meaningful engagements DriveRisk are the pioneers in on-road behavioural risk monitoring and driver sciences. For over 20 years, our award winning driver safety program has assisted in correcting many of the common risk factors associated with driving a vehicle, improved upon... →

EZY Switchgear

10th September 2021 Founded in 2019, EZY Switchgear specialises in switchgear refurbishment with a particular focus on complex SF6 gas insulated switchgear. The complicated nature of gas insulated switchgear requires the expertise of a highly skilled and trusted service provider and EZY Switchgear’s vast experience... →

Battery Electric

3rd September 2021 Underground railway control systems manufacturer Battery Electric is a proudly South African company with a focus on the design and development of microprocessor-controlled underground mine locomotive controllers for battery, overhead trolley line and hydrogen fuel cell-powered systems. Through... →

Why use Consulmet?

3rd September 2021 Consulmet (Pty) Ltd is a specialised technology, process and project-house serving the minerals and metals processing industries through the design, supply, construction and operations and maintenance (O&M) of production-ready, processing and beneficiation plants. In a time where practical skills... →

Paccon Logistics

3rd September 2021 Paccon Logistics SA (Pty) Ltd is a South African freight management company with its head office in Durban and a branch office in Johannesburg. It operates nationally and across all neighbouring territories. Paccon Logistics SA (Pty) Ltd is a South African freight management company with its head... →

The new standard of HDPE seamless bends

3rd September 2021 Linesco Pipeline Engineering Supplies, a leading supplier of steel backing flanges to the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe market in Southern Africa has increased its product offering to include HDPE pipe fittings. Linesco is no stranger to HDPE pipe manufacturing, as it forms part of the... →

SAFEhouse

31st August 2021 The SAFEhouse Association is a non-profit, industry organisation committed to the fight against sub-standard, unsafe electrical products and services. →

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