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Electric Motors and VSD’s tailored for unpredictable African business environment

By: Ilan Solomons 24th May 2013 A range of variable-speed drives (VSD) and electric motors, specifically tailored to the African market, has experienced solid sales figures since its recent launch according to specialised electric motors supplier Zest WEG Group. Although the company has diversified through various acquisitions,... →

Multinational to grow its geographical footprint, launches new gear unit

By: Sashnee Moodley 25th January 2013 Multinational technology conglomerate Siemens plans to significantly increase its footprint in the African market with its variable speed drive (VSD) products, but says it needs to improve its marketing strategies to differentiate its products more effectively from those of competitors. →

Substandard motors a concern

By: Sashnee Moodley 25th January 2013 The South African motors market is vulnerable to inferior quality products, as end-users have become extremely price-oriented in their buying strategies, says electrical, automation and mechanical products and equipment supplier Elquip Solutions MD Mike Cronin. →

Backstop supply for major projects and company expansion on a roll

By: Sashnee Moodley 25th January 2013 Transmission company Bibby Turboflex has secured an order for eight backstops from petrochemicals group Sasol and an order for two replacement backstops from iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore for use on conveyor applications. The units will be delivered in mid-February. →

Electrical equipment supplier eyes further expansion into Africa

By: Sashnee Moodley 25th January 2013 To grow its share of the African motors and drives market, electrical equipment supplier Zest WEG Group is investigating the possibility of opening two more sales offices in Africa and is planning to partner with new distributors in Madagascar, Tanzania and Malawi. →

Torque convertors for sensitive motors offer easy installation

By: Sashnee Moodley 25th January 2013 Drive systems manufacturer Voith Turbo is offering industry a range of torque convertors that is suited to motors that are sensitive to power absorption and high-speed applications. →

Expansions to increase company’s market share

By: Sashnee Moodley 25th January 2013 Drive engineering company SEW-Eurodrive plans to increase its market share in the South African drives sector and better service its customers through recent expansions at its Nelspruit, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Johannesburg facilities. →

New gear products offer customised solutions

25th January 2013 Industrial consumables and engineering firm Bearing Man Group (BMG), the exclusive Southern African distributors for Italian power transmission equipment manufacturer Varvel has extended the range of Varvel right-angled worm and in-line helical geared products it supplies to the local market to... →

Industry needs new blood, must be competitive to grow

By: Sashnee Moodley 25th January 2013 A macro approach is needed to overcome the lack of new skills being created in the motors and drives industry, says mining and industrial products supplier Deebar Automation MD Gareth Davies. →

Switchgear systems company alters focus

By: Jonathan Faurie 23rd May 2008 Electrical switchgear systems company, RBF Technology, part of the Schneider Electric group, is changing its focus from being a products based company to a solutions based company as part of Schneider Electric's global repositioning strategy. RBF MD Johan Basson says that this will enhance RBF's... →

Foundry with rare flair wins world recognition

By: Martin Creamer 19th April 2002 Thos Begbie is a company with rare expertise. The historic South African foundry, which turns 115 years old this year, is one of only two in the world – the other being in the US – that has the ability to produce high-tonnage copper castings, while still retaining optimum levels of... →

International transmission range now in South Africa

By: System Author 28th July 2000 Mechanical power transmission →

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