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Local manufacturer expands capabilities

1st November 2024 To improve its local manufacturing processes, WEG has taken delivery of two laser cutting machines and three bending machines for its sheet metal cutting operation at the company’s manufacturing facility in Robertsham, Johannesburg. The company says that the new machines have helped to increase... →

MTN redefines future of manufacturing

By: Natasha Odendaal 25th October 2024 MTN Business has positioned itself to transform the manufacturing sector, leveraging its various technologies, vast partnerships, established solutions and initiatives throughout South Africa to enhance operational safety, boost production efficiency, minimise downtime and optimise output, and... →

MTN Business ICT Solutions GM Sudipto Moitra

Manufacturer expands local operations

19th July 2024 Enclosure and housing systems supplier Rittal South Africa is set to expand its modification centre in Edenvale, Johannesburg. The company installed a BC 1007 HS Perforex machine in April 2023, enabling it to meet a growing market demand and increased production needs. This high-speed precision... →

Perforex machine in operation at Rittal South Africa

Anchors secure bolted construction elements

31st May 2024 Specialist designer, manufacturer and supplier of structural and precast concrete construction elements Peikko South Africa has introduced a range of anchor bolts for securely anchoring concrete, steel structures or machinery into concrete base structures such as foundations, slabs, base columns,... →

HULCO anchor bolt

Building local skills to grow manufacturing sector

24th May 2024 Technology and service supplier FLSmidth affirms its commitment to growing the manufacturing sector and its support base across the African continent through its investment in skills development at its dedicated training academy in Chloorkop, Gauteng. “Our considerable investment in skills... →

FLSmidth skills training academy

Solutions for sustainable water management

17th May 2024 A range of dragline, garden hose and plastic valve boxes suitable for applications in the agricultural, irrigation, mining and residential sectors is now available to meet a growing demand for irrigation equipment and hose systems. Manufacturer and supplier of thermoplastic products, Astore... →

Flame-retardant materials for laser sintering

17th May 2024 A need has been identified for inexpensive but extremely flame-retardant plastic powders with low smoke toxicity that can be processed safely on available laser sintering machines. Requirements for the flame retardancy of plastics vary from application to application, but are especially difficult... →

Increased guarantee for motion plastics products

19th April 2024 Cologne, Germany-based motion plastics company igus now offers a guarantee of up to four years for all its products with a predictable service life. This is aimed at giving customers greater operational reliability and sustainability. The company notes that the long service life of motion... →

igus products backed by a four-year guarantee

South African crusher gaining ground in Australia

19th April 2024 A vertical shaft impactor (VSI) designed and manufactured in South Africa is proving to be popular in the high-spec road base and concrete aggregates market in Australia. The TwisterTrac VS350E from Pilot Crushtec is said to be ideal for the high-tonnage requirements of the crushing trains often... →

The TwisterTrac VS350E crusher from Pilot Crushtec

Outlining the value of OEM parts

28th March 2024 The efficient operation of capital equipment is largely dependent on the quality of components and wear parts, says mining technology and original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Weir Minerals Africa. “Mining and other industrial applications rely heavily on continuous operations to reach the... →

Weir Minerals provides OEM parts to mines

Polymer bearing made from plastic waste

24th January 2024 A plain bearing made from recycled plastic has been introduced by motion plastics specialist igus. The iglide ECO P210 bearing is a chemical-resistant variant that is part of the company’s iglide ECO series. The iglide ECO series is manufactured using regranulate made from the sprue and defective... →

Recycled bearing from igus

Minerals processing industry gets more choice

24th January 2024 Global mill liner and wear parts manufacturer Tega Group has acquired McNally Sayaji Equipment Limited, a minerals processing equipment manufacturer, to offer a more comprehensive solution for beneficiation plants. The rebranded Tega McNally Minerals Limited, is a manufacturer of equipment for... →

Tega has expanded its equipment manufacturing solutions

Motors and drives key to energy solutions

13th December 2023 The manufacturing and processing sectors, which include minerals processing plants, are energy-intensive industries, with electric motors and drives used across industries to operate pumps, mixers, conveyors, vibrating screens and feeders, crushers, and other machinery including automated... →

Image of a WEG motor driving a pump, controlled by a WEG CFW11 VSD

A WEG motor controlled by a WEG CFW11 VSD

Investment into local production

7th December 2023 Admixture specialist CHRYSO Southern Africa says it is investing significantly in its local production facilities. The company says it reinvests 3% to 5% of its annual turnover and that investment into its local polymer plant has doubled in the past three years. The company explains that having... →

Bulk storage for polymer solutions at CHRYSO Southern Africa

Local cement for local manufacturer

31st October 2023 A family-run, Pretoria-based manufacturer credits its growth in the precast product manufacturing sector to its long-standing partnership with South African cement supplier AfriSam. The business serves both local homeowners in Pretoria North, Ga Rankuwa, Soshanguve and other regions, as well as... →

Precast products from Zenzele Pavers and Cladding, manufactured using AfriSam cement

Modular gearboxes offer flexible solution

6th October 2023 SEW-EURODRIVE says it has simplified the configuration of its components to offer a modular design for its gearboxes, delivering a high degree of adaptability with parts that are readily available and cost effective. “Our modular design allows the same part to be used in different sizes of... →

SEW-EURODRIVE gearboxes can run horizontallly or vertically

Bespoke transfer chutes ensure efficient materials handling

30th September 2023 Weba Chute Systems asserts that the use of generic transfer chutes often results in suboptimal performance and unreliable operation, whereas the company’s focus on design, engineering and manufacturing ensures reliable solutions for its customers. “At Weba Chute Systems every transfer point... →

Weba Chute Systems technicians conducting an inspection

First South African-manufactured screen package

15th September 2023 Mining and rock excavation specialist Sandvik Rock Processing has completed its first South African-manufactured screen package, undertaken at its facility in Johannesburg. The company’s operation director screening solutions Europe, Middle East and Africa Riaan Steinmann says the achievement is... →

The locally produced Sandvik screen package

Big boost for local machining capacity

7th September 2023 The acquisition of a new computerised numerical control, or CNC, machine, said to be one of the largest horizontal boring mills in South Africa, will allow for more large machining jobs to be completed locally. Johannesburg-based Efficient Engineering says that it is making a considerable... →

Efficient Engineering’s new CNC unit

Optimising transfer points

3rd September 2023 As mining operations and process plants expand to meet the increasing demand for battery and other minerals, transfer points can be optimised to ensure more cost effective output. Weba Chute Systems technical director Alwin Nienaber explains that 3D laser scanning technology can be used to gather... →

Weba Chute Systems technical managers on a site survey at a steel plant

Modular substations prove popular

24th August 2023 Modular substations, or E-houses, are designed to provide a centralised and secure environment for critical electrical components and infrastructure. These are often used in industrial settings, power plants, mining operations, oil and gas facilities, and other applications, where reliable and... →

Trafo Power Solutions now offers modular substations

Ready-made cables for drive applications

10th August 2023 A range of ready-to-use cabling solutions is now available to fit commonly used drive systems. The cables from motion plastics manufacturer igus are available in custom lengths to speed-up cable installation by providing the exact fit for specific systems, eliminating excessive cable lengths and... →

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Ready-to-use cabling solutions from igus

New solar products launched

12th July 2023 Germany-based Schletter Group, manufacturers of aluminum and steel photovoltaic (PV) mounting systems, recently unveiled a newly developed Agri-PV system and a solar carport. The company explains that its SolFarm Agri-PV system is designed to maximise both agricultural yield and energy output.... →

Schletter’s SunRide carport and SolFarm Agri-PV systems

Local burner and boiler solutions

12th July 2023 Steinmüller Africa offers boilers and burners as a part of its engineering services and designs and manufactures coal-, oil- and gas-fired boilers and pulverised burners at its facility in Pretoria, where individual components of the solutions are made using alloy. The company highlights that... →

Steinmüller Africa offers a range of burners and boilers

Local content takes precedence for radiator manufacturer

28th June 2023 BSSC Radiators recently announced that it has become the only radiator manufacturer in South Africa to receive a local content verification certificate from the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). The certification shows that the company’s use of local materials and skills is in line with... →

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BSSC Radiators receiving its local content verification certificate from the SABS

New investment supports local manufacturer growth

11th June 2023 Germiston-based Efficient Engineering has invested in state-of-the-art orbital welding technology from France, to help meet its growing workload in heat exchangers. The welding of the tube to tubesheet connections is a challenging task in the construction of heat exchangers, explains Efficient... →

Image of orbital tube-to-tubesheet technology

Efficient Engineering has acquired orbital tube-to-tubesheet technology

Gear business driven by sustainability

18th May 2023 Drive technology and drive automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE emphasises the use of renewable and efficient energy sources and says it strives to maximise the energy efficiency of its drives. Through a long-term sustainability initiative called sustainability@SEW, the company explains that it is... →

SEW-EURODRIVE emphasises its holistic sustainability

New hose reel from local manufacturer

12th May 2023 Local manufacturers of pneumatic grease pumps, oil pumps and hose reels, Pumprite, has recently added a 1 1/2" hose reel to its range. Engineered and manufactured in-house, the Pumprite Oil 1 1/2" hose reels come standard with a 1 1⁄2" hydraulic hose and a 90° high pressure hydraulic rotary... →

Pumprite 1 1/2" hose reel complete with a 1 1/2" Piusi automatic fuel nozzle

Free e-book highlights benefits of sorters for mining operations

28th April 2023 A new, free-to-download publication outlines how digital sorting data services can help mining operations stay in control, take quicker action, and build stronger collaboration across teams and departments. The electronic book (e-book) is entitled The Benefits of Data-driven Quality Control and... →

New eBook highlights TOMRA Mining sorters

Local screening solutions provider boosts critical skills

28th April 2023 Sandvik Rock Processing South Africa, formed this year with the acquisition by Sandvik of Kwatani and Schenk, asserts that it is steadily growing its reputation in designing, manufacturing and continuous upskilling. The technical and operational upskilling programmes include apprenticeships,... →

Sandvik Rock Processing South Africa provides critical skills training programs

Specialised machine speeds up delivery for local panel supplier

21st April 2023 The acquisition of a high-speed machine that can machine materials cost-effectively and with significant precision, has enabled a Johannesburg manufacturer to deliver customised and precisely machined panels to customers within 24 hours to 48 hours. Rittal South Africa, a systems provider for... →

The BC 1007 HS Perforex machine acquired by Rittal

MSP’s latest roof supports used by major gold producer

By: Tracy Hancock 7th April 2023 Mining support systems manufacturer Mine Support Products (MSP) has supplied its new Camprop and Hydroprop underground roof supports to a major gold mining company. The first order was delivered in November last year, with orders being continuously placed as the supports are used in the mine... →

Local innovation upgraded

30th March 2023 A locally designed swing door has recently been improved to include innovations resulting from extensive research and development and customer feedback. Maxiflex’s long-selling, in-house designed Atmodoor swing door includes a new rugged double-action swing hinge with a stainless steel pin. →

Image of a person pushing a trolley through a swing door

Maxiflex has enhanced its Atmodoor swing door

Local expertise fills pressurised equipment niche

11th March 2023 South African company Efficient Engineering’s pressurised equipment division offers technical expertise, specialised equipment and delivery of complex solutions to the petrochemical, oil and gas sectors. According to Efficient Engineering pressurised equipment division business unit manager... →

A converter fabricated at Efficient Engineering's facility

Predictive maintenance reduces downtime

3rd March 2023 Unplanned downtime is recognised as a leading cause of loss of productivity in manufacturing, resulting in output delays and unsatisfied customers. According to a report by Deloitte, entitled ‘Predictive maintenance and the smart factory’, it is estimated that unplanned downtime costs industrial... →

Image of person using tablet showing field services solution

Schneider Electric offers field services solutions

Locally manufactured processing plant

17th February 2023 Sandvik Rock Processing recently commissioned its first locally manufactured SmartPlant in Africa. The modular design of the plant aims to maximise uptime, improve flexibility and save costs. The company explains that its SmartPlant encompasses a range of pre-defined SmartStations aimed at... →

Sandvik Rock Processing's SmartPlant featuring a modular designImage of

Sandvik Rock Processing's SmartPlant features a modular design

Compact water solutions for urban spaces

17th February 2023 With an increased incidence of water outages, harvesting of rainwater and water storage tanks have become a popular option for South African households. Townhouse and cluster complexes are seeking compact, versatile and unobtrusive water harvesting and storage solutions for areas with limited... →

JoJo SuperSlim water tank

Local investment drives dripline supply

10th February 2023 Netafim South Africa has announced the expansion of its local dripline manufacturing capacity. To date, locally produced dripline included Uniram, Dripnet PC and Aries driplines with wall thicknesses ranging from 0.3 mm to 1.5 mm. Netafim South Africa says it has been investigating the... →

The Netafim Streamline X dripline

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