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Indaba focuses on growth

17th November 2023 The tenth Manufacturing Indaba, held at the Sandton Convention Centre from October 24 to 26, provided an insightful overview of Africa's manufacturing landscape. Themed ‘Capitalising on Manufacturing Growth in Africa’, it highlighted opportunities and challenges in intra-Africa trade and industry... →

MESA conference presents learnings, considerations for manufacturing digitalisation

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 15th November 2023 The modern trend toward digitalisation and the drive to use fewer resources while producing more has created opportunities for optimised systems architecture that integrates and enables collaboration of systems. This was noted by Rand Refinery information and communications technology... →

Montego invests R11m in solar, energy storage system

By: Schalk Burger 13th November 2023 Pet food maker Montego Pet Nutrition has invested a further R11-million in a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation and energy storage plant at its head office. This follows the installation of a R22-million solar PV and battery energy storage system at at its Graaff-Reinet production facility in... →

The solar plant at Montego's head office

Strategic valves, fluid control hub for Mbombela

By: Simone Liedtke 10th November 2023 In response to a market need for specialised services within the fluid control industry, steel, tube and engineering product supplier Stewarts & Lloyds has established a standalone branch in Mbombela, Nelspruit to cater to local demand, but also tap into the export markets of Mozambique and... →

Sigombeni Rural Portable Water System The project involved the installation of a gravity-fed pipeline stretching 5.6 km from the Mtilane river to Sigombeni

Valves offer cost-effective solutions, durability

By: Simone Liedtke 10th November 2023 While traditional metallic alloy valves have historically dominated the valves industry, a transition occurred following the advent of thermoplastic valves, which can provide substantial cost savings, says supply and manufacturing company Astore Keymak product manager Scott Cooke. This is owing... →

TRANSFORMATIVE LEAP Formatura Iniezione Polimeri S.p.A’s (FIP’s) products were introduced to the South African market by Astore Keymak

Supplier improves efficiency, productivity

By: Simone Liedtke 10th November 2023 Valves supplier Bilfinger Intervalve Africa (BIA) has succeeded in improving the steam system of a paper mill, thereby increasing efficiency and productivity as well as reducing operational costs, through addressing energy costs, chemical use, production downtime and process variability. These... →

COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS Bilfinger Intervalve Africa and Steinmüller Africa are able to provide comprehensive solutions for power, mining, petrochemical and pulp and paper industries

Company’s innovative approach helps solve industry challenges

By: Simone Liedtke 10th November 2023 Within industrial product supplier BMG's expansive collection of industrial slurry valves lies a diverse selection of pinch valves meticulously engineered to regulate the movement of liquids, powders, solids, and abrasives across various sectors, says BMG fluid technology division sales manager... →

PROBLEM SOLVING The company’s specialists advise on correct valve selection and installation for every application

Food, beverage sector fuels manufacturing output decrease in September

By: Marleny Arnoldi 9th November 2023 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports that manufacturing production decreased by 4.3% year-on-year in September. The largest negative contributors for the month were food and beverages, which declined by 10.5% and contributed -2.6 percentage points and motor vehicles, parts and accessories,... →

Futurelife opens new R75m factory near King Shaka Airport

8th November 2023 Futurelife, which is owned by food and beverage company PepsiCo South Africa, has opened a brand new manufacturing facility in the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone in KwaZulu-Natal →

Futurelife opens new R75m factory near King Shaka Airport

Regulator approves Eskom tariff discounts for ferrochrome groups

By: Terence Creamer 6th November 2023 The Energy Regulator has approved six-year negotiated pricing agreements (NPAs) for ferrochrome smelters operated in South Africa by both Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture and Samancor Chrome. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) issued a statement on November 6 confirming NPAs had... →

Ramaphosa seeks lengthy and inclusive Agoa extension to stimulate investment, regional value chains

By: Terence Creamer 3rd November 2023 South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the US Congress to approve an early and “sufficiently lengthy” extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) to provide investors looking to take advantage of the scheme’s trade benefits with the certainty they need to “build new... →

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Company advancing agriculture objectives

By: Simone Liedtke 3rd November 2023 Amid mounting environmental challenges and the impact of climate change on crop yields and quality, Canadian multinational McCain Foods is embracing so-called regenerative agriculture. This ecosystem-based approach is at the heart of the company's efforts, and aims to transform farming practices... →

CROP CHALLENGE Climate extremes have adversely affected potato crops worldwide

Automation maximises efficiencies at warehouses

3rd November 2023 Renowned for its drive technology, automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE partners with clients in the design and implementation of automation projects at their plants, factories and warehouses – using its powerful Maxolution offering. SEW-EURODRIVE mechatronics works manager Werner Engelbrecht says... →

EFFECTIVE TO THE MAX The Maxolution offering by SEW EURODRIVE maximises their plants, factories and warehouses efficiencies

Company opens high-tech warehouse in Cameroon

3rd November 2023 Integrated logistics company A.P Moller–Maersk, commonly referred to as Maersk, opened the doors to a brand-new and technology-driven warehousing and distribution (W&D) facility in Douala, Cameroon in September. Situated within the Douala Port Zone, Maersk’s new facility is the ideal site for the... →

SUPPLYING THE NATION The new Maersk facility in Douala, Cameroon, will be used predominantly for the storage and redistribution of fast-moving consumable goods

Battery-operated forklifts offer sustainability in warehousing

3rd November 2023 As the world looks towards a more sustainable future, more businesses are being guided by regulations to reduce carbon emissions. For example, in applications such as food storage and handling, businesses are recommended to use battery-powered units instead of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) units,... →

A new battery powered Toypta forklift being driven by a woman in PPE

SUSTAINABLE LIFTING Using-battery powered forklifts instead of liquified petroleum gas units helps decrease a warehouse's emissions

Boiler, steam generator supplier servicing businesses across Africa

By: Trent Roebeck 3rd November 2023 After a successful showcase of its product offerings at the first Boiler World Africa exhibition in Nairobi, Kenya, in August 2023, Steam Generation shows no signs of slowing its business of supplying “world-class” boilers and steam generators to clients throughout African. Another one of Steam... →

An image of CERTUSS steam generators installed at a brewery

EIGHT CERTUSS STEAM GENERATORS Steam Generation installed CERTUSS steam generators at a brewery in Ghana

Company brings battery products to Africa

By: Trent Roebeck 3rd November 2023 Following three successful exhibitions in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, energy storage battery products producer Hinen has introduced its products to the African continent in 2023. The Hinen Company was afforded the opportunity to raise brand awareness and generate interest among consumers,... →

An image of one of the Hinen H6000E inverter

HINEN H6000E INVERTER Hinen produces an array of energy storage products like the H6000E

New warehouse to bolster logistics provider’s position in sector

3rd November 2023 Independent logistics service provider Seabourne Logistics announced in September that it would be moving into a new, “expansive” facility in Gauteng, South Africa. The new 22 000 m2 premises reportedly signals a significant step forward for the company's growth and operational capabilities. →

a photo of the outside of Seabourne's new facility

BIGGER IS BETTER Seabourne's new premises is considerably larger than its previous facility, which will drastically increase its operational capacities

Pratley touts new products as it celebrates 75 years

2nd November 2023 Local manufacturer Pratley celebrated its 75th anniversary at its manufacturing facility in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, in September this year, where it revealed new products in the pipeline. Sabrina Jardim tells us more. →

Pratley touts new products as it celebrates 75 years

Absa PMI starts the fourth quarter on a poor note

By: Creamer Media Reporter 1st November 2023 After having ended the third quarter on a downbeat note, the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) also had a poor start to the fourth quarter, with the index having dropped to 45.4 points in October, from an upwardly revised 46.21 points in September. In terms of the major subindices of the... →

A par-baked goods factory in South Africa

SA shark-barrier tech scores first commercial installation

By: Irma Venter 31st October 2023 The eco-friendly SharkSafe Barrier technology, developed by marine biologists at Stellenbosch University (SU) and their collaborators, and manufactured in the Western Cape, has been installed at a private island in the Bahamas in its first commercial installation. The SharkSafe Barrier combines... →

SharkSafe Barrier

Work continues on South African medical devices manufacturing masterplan

By: Schalk Burger 27th October 2023 South Africa is currently working with its medical devices manufacturing sector to identify potential specific objectives to add to the medical devices masterplan, following feedback from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) office on the broadly agreed four core objectives,... →

Automotive sector calls for greater policy support to roll out EVs

By: Marleny Arnoldi 26th October 2023 Panellists discussing the automotive manufacturing sector during the Manufacturing Indaba on October 25 agreed that South Africa needs a strong directive and specific targets related to infrastructure development for electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, there is no roadmap envisioned for the... →

Customised manufacturing for other markets is key for sector growth, panel finds

By: Marleny Arnoldi 25th October 2023 As consumer behaviour and preferences change in the wake of sustainable options, coupled with incoming decarbonised goods trade regimes, it is worth considering more “glocalisation” opportunities for the South African manufacturing sector. This was the consensus reached by a panel on... →

Barnes calls for overhaul of BEE, industrial policy to boost manufacturing growth

By: Marleny Arnoldi 24th October 2023 Government needs to evaluate whether current industrial policy and black economic empowerment (BEE) is truly contributing to growth in the manufacturing industry, says Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies manufacturing ambassador Professor Justin Barnes. Speaking at the... →

Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies manufacturing ambassador Professor Justin Barnes

Indaba highlights opportunities, considerations for manufacturers regarding AfCFTA

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 24th October 2023 There are considerable opportunities that the continent’s manufacturers can leverage from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA); however, there are a number of considerations and areas to address if the full benefits of this are to be realised. This was highlighted by speakers on... →

Photo by Bloomberg
South Africa needs to address the shortcomings of its logistics infrastructure

Skills shortage holds manufacturing industry back from growing, evolving

By: Marleny Arnoldi 24th October 2023 A major unaddressed issue in the manufacturing industry remains a shortage of skills, said economic consultancy Econometrix director and chief economist Dr Azar Jammine in opening this year’s Manufacturing Indaba on October 24. South Africa has a mismatch between the skilled workforce needed in... →

Econometrix director and chief economist Dr Azar Jammine

Regulation and certification remain key for medical devices manufacturing in Africa

By: Schalk Burger 24th October 2023 Having harmonised medical devices regulatory regimes across Africa will help to reduce the costs for African manufacturers selling into other markets on the continent and thereby support the growth of Africa's local medical devices manufacturing. Harmonised regulations will also improve the... →

Montego appoints in-house veterinarian to focus on pet nutrition, product development

By: Schalk Burger 20th October 2023 Pet food manufacturer Montego Pet Nutrition has appointed Dr Elizna Boag as its in-house veterinarian and she will form an integral part of the nutritional team, which also focuses on new product development. Boag obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Pretoria. →

Tjaart Kruger to succeed Noel Doyle as Tiger Brands CEO

By: Schalk Burger 20th October 2023 Packaged goods company Tiger Brands has appointed Tjaart Kruger as CEO, effective November 1, with Noel Doyle to step down as CEO, executive director and member of the company's social, ethics and transformation committee. Following the board's yearly review of the company's strategy, it... →

Company to exhibit resource conserving systems

20th October 2023 After a four-year break, beverage industry trade show BrauBeviale returns to Nuremberg, and packaging equipment provider KHS Group will be presenting its extensive portfolio of “cutting-edge filling technology and resource-conserving packaging systems”. KHS’s showpiece at the event, to be held... →

Packaging exhibition helps industry connect, boost growth

By: Nadine James 20th October 2023 Packaging and labelling trade exhibition Propak Cape is the “essential gathering place to discover all industry stakeholders need to know about the latest advancements and solutions that could benefit productivity, streamline business and improve profitability”, says Specialised Exhibitions, a... →

An image of Specialised Exhibitions' portfolio director Mark Anderson

MARK ANDERSON If one looks at what Propak's exhibitors are launching and/or showcasing over the three days of the show, it speaks directly to the event's three theme topics

Actom unpacks expansion intent as AfCFTA, energy transition take shape

By: Marleny Arnoldi 19th October 2023 Sub-Saharan electromechanical products manufacturer Actom is gearing up to make the most of the opportunity presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) that is taking shape, as well as the booming renewable energy sector on the continent. During the company’s 120-year... →

Actom group CEO Mervyn Naidoo unpacks the group's expansion intensions.

Ford celebrates four-million engine production milestone at Struandale

By: Darren Parker 18th October 2023 Car manufacturer Ford’s Struandale engine plant, in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, has produced its four-millionth engine – a 2 ℓ four-cylinder bi-turbo diesel engine that will be installed in a new Ranger bakkie at the company’s Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria. This achievement comes as... →

BII, ILX Management to co-fund $500m of sustainable development

By: Bloomberg 16th October 2023 British International Investment (BII) and the Netherlands-based ILX Management plan to co-fund as much as $500-million in debt of sustainable development projects across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. The money will be invested in renewable energy, infrastructure, financial services,... →

Local manufacturers poised to support sector

By: Nadine Ramdass 13th October 2023 Local manufacturers are well positioned to support the South African railway and transportation sector through products, services and maintenance support tailored to the specific needs of the industry, says railway signalling equipment company ACTOM Signalling business development manager... →

An mage of ACTOM Signalling's equipment next to a railway line

LOCAL ASSISTANCE The local railway sector can take advantage of local manufacturers’ developing innovative equipment designed to meet specific challenges within the country

Extending reliability through proactive solutions

13th October 2023 Leader in pump and fluid engineering Sulzer attended the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2023 at the Sydney Showground last month, displaying its comprehensive pump and service solutions for the mining industry. At AIMEX, Sulzer demonstrated its extensive knowledge of mining... →

DEWATERING AND DRAINING Sulzer’s extensive range of pumps includes many drainage and dewatering solutions

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