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Sustainability trend creates opportunities for paper producers

29th March 2024 The pulp and paper manufacturing industry holds a meaningful position in the landscape of South Africa's industrial sector, says industry association Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA). As the backbone of numerous sectors, “its vitality is paramount to South Africa’s economic... →

Investments to help increase recycling in EU

29th March 2024 In February 2024, food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak announced several strategic investments designed to improve the recycling capacity for carton packages in the European Union (EU). The move supports the goals of the proposed EU packaging and packaging waste regulation... →

The above image depicts the polyethylene and aluminium, or polyAl, a residue remaining after paper mills have recovered the paper fibres

Photo by Tetra Pak
RECYCLING ACHIEVEMENT The initiatives and investments by Tetra Pak are set to boost the European Union’s ability to recycle beverage cartons which includes the non-fibre protective layers of polyethylene and aluminium, residues remaining after paper mills have recovered the paper fibres

Drone potential hindered by regulatory hurdles, lack of funding

By: Nadine Ramdass 29th March 2024 While the South African drone manufacturing sector could increase its participation in the international market, regulatory hurdles, as well as a lack of funding and government support, are some of the challenges hindering market growth. South Africa has relatively positive geopolitical... →

An image of Aerial Monitoring Solutions' Eagle Owl Drone

READY TO LAUNCH South Africa boasts a talented drone manufacturing industry that is impeded by lack of support

PPC’s Zimbabwe business flourishes while South African, Botswana businesses flounder

By: Darren Parker 27th March 2024 Revenue growth in cement producer PPC’s South Africa and Botswana cement businesses was driven by price increases during the ten months ended January 31, positively offsetting the declining sales volumes experienced in the six months to September 30, 2023. In an operational update issued on March... →

South Africa needs more black billionaires – Matona

By: Darren Parker 20th March 2024 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commissioner Tshediso Matona has said it is necessary to “dispel the myth” that black industrialist multimillionaires or billionaires should not exist because of the large and growing gap between the wealthy and the indigent. Speaking as part of a panel at... →

OR Tambo SEZ poised to deliver economic development, employment opportunities

By: Sabrina Jardim 15th March 2024 The OR Tambo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) aims to promote economic development, job creation and growth through the government’s SEZ programme and is a flagship programme for developments in Ekurhuleni, in full accordance with the District Development Model. “This model enables us to integrate and... →

Bespoke reservoirs could enhance water security

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 15th March 2024 In light of the water crisis and the growing demand for water supply in the country, leading solutions-based water reservoir manufacturer Videx asserts that the construction of tailor-made water reservoirs can make a positive difference in addressing the growing challenges. The company says water... →

GROWING DEMAND Videx maintains that the construction of water reservoirs can make a sizable difference in addressing water security

Probiotic-based cleaning products now available

15th March 2024 In contributing to a healthier environment, biological cleaning solutions producer Bionetix International, a division of environmentally responsible corrosion control technologies developer Cortec, offers its new probiotic-based cleaning solutions which are environment-friendly alternatives to... →

A range of bottles filled with various colour liquids used for cleaning

A PRO AT CLEANING The new probiotic-based cleaning agents offer a more environmentally friendly solution than chemicals

Manufacturing confidence decreases to 21 in the first quarter

By: Schalk Burger 14th March 2024 Loadshedding, challenges at the ports and political uncertainty saw manufacturer confidence in the first quarter of the year dip five points to 21, Absa's latest Manufacturing Survey shows. The 21 index points were significantly lower than the long-term average of 37 points. →

The Durban port

Breaking down barriers for women in manufacturing

By: Shannon de Ryhove 13th March 2024 South Africa’s manufacturing industry is a domain that is often perceived as male-dominated, where women face unique challenges entering and thriving. However, industrial and specialty gas manufacturer and supplier Air Products aims to confront the barriers that women encounter in the... →

Coleus Packaging showcases new machinery for bottle crown manufacturing

13th March 2024 African metal crown manufacturer and supplier Coleus Packaging, which hosted a launch event for its new machinery at its Alrode facility in Alberton, in Johannesburg, in February, aims to enhance bottle crown closure manufacturing processes and product output for the beverage industry throughout... →

Coleus Packaging showcases new machinery for bottle crown manufacturing

Built Environment Indaba to address substandard project delivery, other challenges

By: Darren Parker 12th March 2024 Poor-quality projects, site invasions and inadequate transformation are some of the key issues that will be addressed at the inaugural Built Environment Indaba, which will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, on April 4 and 5. “We have a lot of incomplete projects. We also have... →

Sizable trunnion cast for SAG mill breakdown

By: Halima Frost 8th March 2024 Mill roll and ring manufacturer South Africa Roll Company (Sarco) has delivered what it believes to be the largest locally cast semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) mill trunnion casting to grinding mill manufacturer New Concept Projects (NCP). NCP needed the cast for a client that experienced an... →

A large metal trunnion hanging from supports before being loaded on to a truck for transport

MILLING MILESTONE The trunnion cast by Sarco for a SAG Mill is believed to be one of the largest ever cast in South Africa

New owners of precision casting company drive technology, skills investment

By: Marleny Arnoldi 8th March 2024 Following a takeover of Rely Precision Castings by a new group of shareholders, the company is undergoing a renewed market expansion drive with investment into technology, and development of a skills pipeline. →

PRECISE CAPABILITY Rely is capable of rapid prototyping and undertaking small-scale manufacturing according to customer needs

AI tech reduces foundry’s energy consumption

8th March 2024 Danish iron foundry Birn announced in December it had completed an artificial intelligence (AI) project in cooperation with automatic pouring technology developer and manufacturer Pour-tech AB to optimise dosing of molten iron from casting machines into moulds. The project aimed to reduce energy... →

New analysers launched at Indaba

By: Halima Frost 8th March 2024 International elemental analysis company Innov-X Africa has taken delivery of the newly launched Vanta Max and Vanta Core X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers, which were showcased at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town last month. The company also plans to promote... →

The newly launched Vanta Max and Vanta Core X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers one blue and one yellow

NEXT-GEN PRODUCTS The new Vanta Max and Vanta Core X-ray fluorescence analysers being distributed by Innov-X Africa were launched at this year's Investing in African Mining Indaba

Dry ice blaster popular in cleaning applications

By: Halima Frost 8th March 2024 With more than 30 units of the Intelblast (IBL) 3000 having been sold to foundries, forges and die-casting companies across South Africa, blasting machine manufacturer Dry Ice Blasting Services continues to maintain its foothold in the sector. More than 200 of the industrial-sized dry ice... →

The new IBL 3000 dry ice blasting machine sold by Dry Ice Blasting Solutions

AS DRY AS ICE The use of solid carbon dioxide, or dry ice, reduces wet waste during the cleaning for foundries, forges and die-cast companies

Solar, battery, inverter imports surged to R70bn in 2023 as wind turbines recovered from two-year lull

By: Terence Creamer 4th March 2024 South African imports of solar panels, lithium-ion batteries and inverters climbed to a record $3.8-billion last year, or about R70-billion, while imports of wind turbines began to recover following a two-year lull, analysis compiled by Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies senior economist Gaylor... →

Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies senior economist Gaylor Montmasson-Clair

Customs increase aims to level out steel products field

By: Nadine Ramdass 1st March 2024 Industry association Southern Africa Coil Coaters Association (SACCA) has applied for an increase in the general rate of customs duty on certain coated or plated flat-rolled steel. The proposed increase, from duty free to the World Trade Organisation-bound rate of 10% ad valorem, has gained... →

LEVEL FIELD The proposed tariff increase aims to eliminate loopholes exploited and enhance the competitive position of domestic manufacturers

Low demand threatens sustainability

By: Nadine Ramdass 1st March 2024 The South African steel sector is facing significant challenges, primarily because of oversupply, in addition to very little demand, coupled with economic constraints. Resolving these issues requires strategic alignment among steel mills, downstream merchants and policymakers to optimise... →

SPARKING GROWTH A stable, supportive business environment is essential for the long-term viability of the steel sector

Prefab buildings provider celebrates five decades

1st March 2024 Prefabricated buildings provider Kwikspace is celebrating more than five decades of delivering tailor-made solutions across diverse industries. With expertise spanning schools, clinics, mining, construction and humanitarian efforts, Kwikspace consistently prioritises exceptional customer service... →

Firm wins Exporter of the Year award

1st March 2024 International minerals processing specialist Multotec has won the South African Capital Equipment Export Council’s (SACEEC’s) Exporter of the Year Award in the category for companies with a turnover of between R2-billion and R5-billion a year. Multotec processing equipment MD Bheka Majola says... →

MANUFACTURING INVESTMENT Multotec has invested in manufacturing facilities and storage space to support the growth of its export business.

Association remains steadfast amid challenging conditions

By: Nadine Ramdass 1st March 2024 On the back of the energy crisis and poor economic growth, steel consumption has decreased, resulting in the steel and steel-related industries contracting over the past decade. Despite these challenges, industry association Hot Dip Galvanizers Association Southern Africa (HDGASA) remains... →

An image of trainees in the HDGASA's hot dip galvanising programme

MEETING NEEDS HDGASA offers an array of training programmes tailored to industry needs

Amid disposals, AECI aligns internationalisation strategy to regions geared for rapid critical minerals growth

By: Terence Creamer 28th February 2024 JSE-listed AECI, which is undergoing far-reaching restructuring to re-focus on its core mining and chemicals businesses and reduce debt, reports strong initial interest in the six noncore companies that it plans to dispose of over the coming 18 months for combined proceeds of about R2.5-billion.... →

AECI CEO Holger Riemensperger

Tyre manufacturer to invest $90-million in hydraulic hose production plant

23rd February 2024 German technology company Continental in January announced an investment of $90-million towards the construction of its new plant for hydraulic hose for industrial purposes in the west-central Mexican state of Aguascalientes. Continental’s operation in Mexico produces and develops automotive... →

Firm emphasises valorisation

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 23rd February 2024 To advance circularity and sustainability in the rubber manufacturing industry, leading rubber crumb manufacturer Mathe Group emphasises a strong focus on valorising waste rubber as a means of increasing supply amid increased demand. Rubber crumb is used on roads and artificial sporting fields,... →

An image of Dr Mehran Zarrebini posing in front of waste tires

Mathe Group CEO Dr. Mehran Zarrebini discussing the current state of rubber manufacturing and recycling in Africa. Recording: Lumkile Nkomfe. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Recorded 26-01-2024

Equity facility to facilitate innovation

By: Nadine Ramdass 23rd February 2024 The newly launched Defence Equity Facility (DEF) aims to bolster private equity and venture capital funds in European companies that are developing innovative technologies with dual-use components, within the European Union (EU), over the next four years. The facility was launched by financial... →

An image of the European Investment Bank's headquaters

Photo by Oscar Romero
BUILDING BLOCKS The Defence Equity Facility is the first step in improving access to finance for the defence sector

Industry faces expertise shortage amid international competition

By: Nadine Ramdass 23rd February 2024 The South African defence industry continues to grapple with diminishing skills availability amid a competitive market dominated by international defence companies. However, increased government support could reinvigorate the industry, enabling it to compete on a global scale, says defence... →

KEY PARTNERSHIPS Soteria's partnership with DroneShield enables Soteria to provide cutting-edge technology

Heraeus gets behind sustainable Japanese ammonia developer

By: Marleny Arnoldi 22nd February 2024 German technology group Heraeus has invested in a Japan-based startup called Tsubame BHB, which has been developing an efficient technology for decentralised ammonia production. Ammonia is an essential raw material for the chemical industry, and forms a building block for fertilisers, organic... →

Tsubame decentralised ammonia manufacturing

Coleus Packaging notes production volume, cost benefits of new machine

By: Trent Roebeck 21st February 2024 Metal crown closures manufacturer Coleus Packaging has acquired a new machine, the PMC500, for its factory in Alrode, Alberton, in order to increase its production of closures for the beer and beverage industry. The company invested about R40-million on acquiring and installing the new machine,... →

Coleus Packaging MD Ian Victor; Nokusa Packaging MD Phillip Sathekge and Astir Vitogiannis MD Stelios Vitogiannis in front of Coleus' new PMC500 machine

Photo by Creamer Media's Trent Roebeck
Coleus Packaging MD Ian Victor; Nokusa Packaging MD Phillip Sathekge and Astir Vitogiannis MD Stelios Vitogiannis in front of Coleus' new PMC500 machine

Metals, engineering output up 1.7% but still far below 2008/9 peak

By: Darren Parker 20th February 2024 While aggregate production in the South African metals and engineering sector increased by 1.7% last year, which is slightly higher than the 1.5% increase in 2022, it remains 18% below where it was in 2008/9. Overall, the 2023 index of production averaged about 4.2% below its long-term average. →

Ancillary product reduces harmful emissions

By: Trent Roebeck 16th February 2024 Lubricant supplier FUCHS Lubricants South Africa introduced TITAN AdBlue – an ancillary product that helps reduce diesel exhaust emissions – for use in buses, trucks and agricultural vehicles. Products similar to TITAN AdBlue will soon become a requirement for businesses, as the global energy... →

An image of the TITAN AdBlue product offering from FUCHS

MINIMISING HARMFUL EMISSIONS The TITAN AdBlue by FUCHS is an ancillary product that reduces harmful emissions emitted by modern diesel engines

Silicone compounds benefit various operations

16th February 2024 The range of oils, additives and care products produced by industrial equipment supplier BMG contain silicone sealing compounds, which have been developed by Liqui Moly to seal various materials in diverse industries, across the industrial, construction, mining, marine, agricultural and... →

An image of the Liqui Moly silicone sealing compounds product in motion

MULTI-SECTORAL INDUSTRIAL SEALER The silicone sealing compounds from Liqui Moly are applicable to several industries across various sectors

Manufacturer introduces ‘evolved’ engine oil

By: Trent Roebeck 16th February 2024 As a successor to its TITAN CARGO MAXX 10W40 performance engine oil, lubricant manufacturer FUCHS Lubricants South Africa now offers the TITAN CARGO MAXX II performance engine oil, which also has a viscosity grade of 10W40, as certified by the Society of Automotive Engineers. TITAN CARGO MAXX II... →

An image of FUCHS Local Segment Lead Andy Weddell

ANDY WEDDELL FUCHS Local Segment Lead Andy Weddell asserts that the TITAN CARGO MAXX II will reduce harmful emissions, increase fuel economy and extend drain intervals

Vulkan appoints Michael Lowin as Africa MD

By: Schalk Burger 15th February 2024 Industrial and marine mechanical power transmission components manufacturer Vulkan has appointed Michael Lowin as Vulkan Africa MD, and this is part of its ongoing commitment to expand its footprint in the African continent, particularly in the energy and marine sectors. Lowin, who served as... →

Vulkan Afria MD Michael Lowin

Gas users call for urgent policy and infrastructure decisions to avert 2026 ‘day zero’

By: Terence Creamer 13th February 2024 The Industrial Gas Users Association – Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) is warning of a gas supply ‘day zero’ for several large and small manufacturing enterprises and says that urgent decisions will be required within the coming four months if South Africa is to avoid a looming “gas cliff” within the... →

Sasol's gas processing facility and pipeline

Bearings International forms partnerships with manufacturers to drive targeted marketing

By: Marleny Arnoldi 13th February 2024 Bearings and power transmission supplier Bearings International (BI) has embarked on a new targeted marketing strategy that involves partnerships with major global manufacturers it distributes products for in South Africa. The marketing strategy is being rolled out across BI’s 43 branches... →

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