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Raubex sees 17% uptick in order book, 35% jump in profit

By: Irma Venter 26th May 2023 Construction group Raubex says it has seen a “pleasing” 17% increase in its order book for the financial year ended February 28, to R20-billion, up from R17.1-billion in the previous year. About R6.1-billion of this work is in Australia and the rest of Africa, up from R4.08-billion last year. →

Firm selected as supplier of choice

By: Halima Frost 26th May 2023 A prominent South African property development firm has opted to use technology and connectivity provider Lighter Than Air Network’s (LTA’s) devices to monitor and capture critical environment parameters across its South African construction sites to better assess various parameters for its... →

Risk solutions provider growing African footprint

By: Halima Frost 26th May 2023 Since its establishment in 2021, risk mitigation solutions provider Africa Speciality Risk (ASR) has set its sights on consolidating its underwriting activities in South Africa as part of its developing in the African insurance construction space. The company highlights that it has made “real... →

A silhouette of construction workers pouring concrete at a construction site

ASSURING INSURANCE ASR offers reinsurance to many sectors including the construction sector across Africa

PPC's shares to be available for trade on A2X from May 30

By: Creamer Media Reporter 24th May 2023 Cement, aggregates, readymix and fly ash producer PPC has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets, with its shares to be available for trade on the exchange from May 30. PPC will retain its listings on the JSE and the Zimbabwean Stock Exchange and its issued share capital will be... →

Barloworld expects construction sector to rebound in coming months

By: Darren Parker 22nd May 2023 Industrial processing, distribution and services company Barloworld expects the construction industry in Southern Africa will recover in the coming months as infrastructure and energy projects gain momentum, with mining remaining robust and stable for the remainder of the year. Upon the release... →

Barloworld CEO Dominic Sewela

Automated cranes gain traction despite concerns

By: Sabrina Jardim 19th May 2023 Amid increasing automation in Africa’s overhead crane industry, local crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has noted a significant increase in the number of tender documents specifying provision for crane automation post-installation, owing to the potential of automation to increase productivity and... →

RISKY BUSINESS Automated cranes offer an increase in production and improve performance while ensuring less risk of injury to people should an automated crane malfunction

Danone NutriDay crowns winner of Tubs2Classrooms competition

17th May 2023 Food company Danone NutriDay announced in April Nageng Primary School in Gauteng as the beneficiary of its NutriDay Tubs2Classrooms learning centre. The company will build a library for the school, made from strong, lightweight bricks that have been converted from its recycled yoghurt tubs.... →

Danone NutriDay crowns winner of Tubs2Classrooms competition

Raubex sees 17% uptick in order book, 35% jump in profit

By: Irma Venter 15th May 2023 Construction group Raubex says it has seen a “pleasing” 17% increase in its order book for the financial year ended February 28, to R20-billion, up from R17.1-billion in the previous year. Around R6.1-billion of this work is in Australia and the rest of Africa, up from R4.08-billion last year. →

Felicia Msiza

Lack of energy, logistics challenges eroding emerging miners' profitability, viability

By: Schalk Burger 5th May 2023 The significant electricity shortages in South Africa and the significant logistics constraints, especially for bulk commodities, are eroding junior and emerging miners' profitability, with some having to close down because they cannot afford or sustain their operations through the use of... →

SADPO vice chairperson Lyndon de Meillon

New electric trucks destined for S Africa

By: Halima Frost 5th May 2023 On the back of delivering the first ever heavy electric truck to the African continent last month, global manufacturer Volvo says it will deliver its first FM electric truck tractor to a client in South Africa, in June. The Volvo FM electric range is suited to regional haul operations, such as... →

An emerald and metallic green electric truck manufactured by Volvo has been delivered to Morocco as a continent first

EFFICIENT TRUCKING The first electric truck tractor was delivered to the continent by Volvo in March

Spate of bankruptcies points to rise of unscrupulous practices – MBA

By: Irma Venter 4th May 2023 The Master Builders Association (MBA) North reports that five of its long-standing members went out of business during the course of last year. The association’s executive director, Mohau Mphomela, says that these bankruptcies, which have resulted in significant job losses, indicate the severe... →

Mohau Mphomela

Aveng disposes of Trident Steel for R1.2bn, eliminates South African debt

By: Schalk Burger 3rd May 2023 Infrastructure and resources company Aveng has completed the disposal of steel solutions company Trident Steel for R1.22-billion. "Post the closing of the sale of Trident, Aveng’s South African legacy debt has been fully extinguished from a previous high of R3.3-billion. "Specifically, the... →

Tata Chemicals fails to have 40% antidumping duty on US soda ash axed

By: Darren Parker 3rd May 2023 The High Court has upheld the decision by the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) to increase the imposition of antidumping duties from 8% to 40% on Indian chemical company Tata Chemicals’ importation of disodium carbonate, also known as soda ash, from the US. The matter was... →

Producer’s branch targets safety critical applications

28th April 2023 According to steel fabricator Macsteel Special Steels Bright Bar in Meyerton, Gauteng, a division of Macsteel South Africa, its Bright Bar range has been created for safety critical applications. “A hot-rolled black bar, obtained from a producer mill, is converted with a drawing or peeling... →

a grey scale image of various configurations of Bright bar ready for dispatch

BRIGHT FUTURE Bright Bar a business unit of Macsteel supplies its Bright Bar range to local clients, ad has been created for safety critical applications

Partnership shows success

28th April 2023 According to specialised steel engineer and manufacturer Special Steels sales manager Eben van Eeden the relationship between itself and South African cutting, welding and grinding consumables provider First Cut, continues moving from strength to strength. First Cut is the primary supplier of... →

Construction resumes on KZN barrier wall to combat cross-border crime

By: Yvonne Silaule 24th April 2023 As part of efforts to fight against cross-border crimes, the KwaZulu-Natal government, working with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DWPI), is fast-tracking the construction of a concrete barrier wall in the province. The wall, which is comprised of New Jersey barriers, is aimed... →

Firming commodities demand, post-Covid stimulus packages and greater infrastructure spend drive up demand for Bell dump trucks

By: Irma Venter 21st April 2023 Increased commodity demand, post-Covid-19 stimulus packages and expanded infrastructure spending in several markets have all combined to drive up demand for Bell’s articulated dump trucks (ADTs), says Bell CEO Leon Goosen. The JSE-listed Bell Equipment is a global manufacturer, distributor and... →

Supplier provides fuel bunded tanks for efficient filtration

21st April 2023 A growing area of industrial equipment supplier BMG’s filtration services is in bulk fuel filtration. Self-bunded tanks, which are used on fuel farms, are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters that have been specially designed for installation in the pumping compartment. “Fuel farms are useful... →

BOOSTING FUEL FARMS Self-bunded tanks are fitted with BMG’s OMTEC spin-on filters that have been specially designed for installation in the pumping compartment to ensure high quality fuel

Procurement to become key as construction companies decarbonise – McKinsey

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 20th April 2023 The latest research from global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company emphasises that procurement in construction companies will play a pivotal role as they navigate uncertainty and try to achieve sustainability targets. In its latest report 'The strategic era of procurement in... →

Global steel demand to rebound by 2.3% this year

By: Darren Parker 19th April 2023 The World Steel Association (worldsteel) expects steel demand to rebound by 2.3% this year to reach more than 1.82-billion tonnes. In its Short Range Outlook (SRO) for steel demand for 2023 and 2024, released on April 18, worldsteel notes that global steel demand is likely to grow by 1.7% next... →

Sector stays sturdy despite challenges

By: Halima Frost 7th April 2023 The stainless steel sector remains steadfast in its resilience, and is even more determined to fight for its well-deserved place in growing the South African economy, says Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) executive director Michel Basson. During a webinar hosted by... →

Large rolls of flat rolled steel, set for distribution to manufactures according to the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association

KEEP IT ROLLING The South African stainless steel sector continues to gain traction after the initial effects of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic

Steel producer continues to grow manufacturing capacity

7th April 2023 Spain-based global stainless-steel producer Acerinox says its global footprint has transformed it into one of the most competitive producers of stainless steels and nickel alloys. The company boasts significant production capabilities with three fully integrated flat product manufacturing... →

An aerial view of the sizable manufacturing facility at Columbus stainless in Middleburg South Africa, with buildings, storage facilities and waste water facility as well

AIMING HIGH An areal view of the manufacturing plant of Columbus Stainless, a facility owned by Spain-based steel giant Acerinox

Bell boosted by strong demand, autonomous trucks ready to roll

By: Irma Venter 3rd April 2023 Increased commodity demand, post-Covid-19 stimulus packages, as well as expanded infrastructure spending in several markets, have all combined to drive up demand for Bell’s articulated dump trucks (ADTs), says Bell CEO Leon Goosen. The JSE-listed Bell Equipment is a global manufacturer,... →

Bell's new motor grader

Civil Confidence Index boosted by improved activity

By: Irma Venter 29th March 2023 The First National Bank (FNB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Civil Confidence Index has increased to a more than six-year high of 42 in the first quarter of the year, up from 31 in the fourth quarter of last year. Business confidence was boosted by better activity in the civils sector. →

Engineered wood a carbon-efficient material

By: Nadine Ramdass 24th March 2023 The international construction industry is moving away from carbon-producing materials, such as steel and concrete, in favour of more sustainable materials. Engineered wood offers a multitude of benefits, including being a more sustainable and cost-effective material while offering shortened... →

WOOD INNOVATION Engineered wood are more sustainable, cost-effective material, offer shortened construction time and are customisable, stronger and uniform panels

Poor economic performance evident in construction sector

By: Darren Parker 23rd March 2023 The poor performance of the economy during the last quarter of 2022 was evident in construction sector activity, with the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) having fared marginally worse than the decline in real gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.3% quarter-on-quarter, economist Dr Roelof Botha, who... →

WBHO reveals record order book, finally closes door on Australia chapter

By: Irma Venter 17th March 2023 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) revealed a record order book as the company earlier this month reported its financial results for the six months ended December 31. At about R26.5-billion, the order book eclipses the number recorded at the end of June last year by 19%. →

Initiative sets out to improve tavern experience

By: Halima Frost 17th March 2023 Earlier this month, multinational brewing company Heineken South Africa spearheaded the launch of an initiative, Taverns of the Future, at The Spot 1818 in Phiri, Soweto. The Spot 1818 is one of the taverns to benefit from the initiative. →

A red carpet leading up to a newly revamped Tavern, The Spot 1818, in Soweto, as part of Heineken South Africa's Taverns of the Future initiative

RED CARPET TO THE FUTURE The Taverns of the Future initiative was officially launched earlier this month by Heineken South Africa and its partners

PPC reports tough conditions for full year

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 16th March 2023 JSE-listed PPC says the 12 months ending March 31 have been characterised by different market conditions in each of the markets in which PPC operates, being South Africa and Botswana, Zimbabwe and Rwanda. In South Africa and Botswana, the market has been affected by a decline in disposable income... →

Two furnace tech providers join forces

10th March 2023 Parts formation provider Norican’s Monitizer platform and furnace equipment supplier ABP’s Digital Services announced an agreement had been made in February to interface their products in an effort to advance foundry digitalisation. Monitizer and ABP Induction Systems will build links between... →

An ABP Induction services furnace in operation with man in PE near molten metal

FURNACE INTERFACING Norican and ABP Induction are joining forces to make furnaces more efficient

Circular use of cement and concrete can provide €110bn in value

By: Schalk Burger 9th March 2023 A circular economy in the concrete and cement industry could produce €110-billion in net value and avoid or mitigate two-billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by 2050, driven by the capture, storage and use of CO₂ from cement and concrete production, the re-use of energy from waste... →

Msikaba bridge construction slated for completion by end of 2024

By: Irma Venter 3rd March 2023 Construction of the Msikaba cable-stayed bridge near Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape, should be complete in the last quarter of next year. Work on the project, which forms part of the N2 Wild Coast Toll Road roll-out, started in earnest in 2019. →

German construction hoist installed in Secunda

By: Tracy Hancock 3rd March 2023 Gauteng industrial equipment supplier SkyJacks has installed a GEDA construction hoist on a 100-m-high vessel at chemicals and energy company Sasol’s monomers plant in Secunda, Mpumalanga. “The GEDA 300Z was attached to the scaffolding erected by the contractor around the vessel and went up to a... →

A construction hoist on a working construction site.

JACKING UP DEMAND Demand for SkyJacks construction hoists mostly stems from the maintenance and retrofitting of buildings, as well as the industrial maintenance sector, amid tough construction market conditions

New crawler excavators maintain high quality

3rd March 2023 Construction equipment supplier HPE Africa’s line-up of earthmoving equipment now includes automotive manufacturer Hyundai’s HX220HD crawler excavators. These machines, which are manufactured in India as part of Hyundai’s global expansion programme, offer the same quality and performance as the... →

Image of Hyundai’s HX220HD crawler excavator 1

ROBUST PERFORMANCE HPE Africa’s customers note favourable features that include high-performance, comfortable operation and easy serviceability and maintenance

Skills study, awards show need for industry funding, support

By: Cameron Mackay 3rd March 2023 Industry body Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (Memsa) conducted and completed a survey and case study last year on Fourth Industrial Revolution- (4IR-) related skills needed in the local mining-equipment manufacturing industry. The study – funded by the Manufacturing, Engineering... →

Image of large capital equipment vehicle

SUPPORTING MODERNISATION If funds were available to support local manufacturers, and developers were allowed to experience a learning curve, funds could be channelled into innovative products

South Africa must prioritise decarbonisation, as $1.5bn of exports to EU are at risk

By: Schalk Burger 2nd March 2023 South Africa should prioritise its decarbonisation strategy, as it has a carbon intensity much higher than most countries, and $1.5-billion of exports to the European Union (EU) are at risk in the short term. That figure is likely to increase when more products are covered under the EU's Carbon... →

WBHO reveals record order book; finally closes door on Aus chapter

By: Irma Venter 1st March 2023 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) this week revealed a record order book as the company reported its financial results for the six months ended December 31. At around R26.5-billion, the order book eclipses the number recorded at the end of June last year by 19%. →

Wolfgang Neff

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