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Forklift supplier helps client cut emissions

1st November 2024 Forklift and materials handling equipment supplier Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT) completed the supply of a fleet of 44 Bobcat lithium-ion (Li-ion) forklifts to global logistics company Access World for its Durban-based operations. Switching from diesel to Li-ion forklifts will reduce Access World’s... →

VLM first of its kind in S Africa

By: Halima Frost 1st November 2024 Warehouse storage solutions provider Logistics Systems Engineering (LSE) has successfully designed and installed what it says is South Africa’s first ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting module (VLM), from pan-European storage products and solutions provider Gonvarri. LSE installed the... →

A ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting module with computer access panel

QUICK & EASY The new ninth-generation Tornado vertical lifting module supplied to ACDC Dynamics is faster, quieter and easier to operate

Carbon-intensive power will hinder local manufacturers

By: Halima Frost 18th October 2024 It is anticipated that the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will take effect in 2026, will significantly affect the South African manufacturing sector, says industry body Manufacturing Circle. The adverse effect can be attributed to, and is compounded... →

A factory manufacturing steel components with a furnace in the foreground

KEEPING UP WITH THE CBAM For South African manufactures to maintain exports to clients in the EU they must conform to the soon to be implemented CBAM

Firm launches 100%- renewable-powered site

18th October 2024 Multinational chemical and consumer goods manufacturer Henkel has achieved what it reports as a ground-breaking sustainability milestone, with its manufacturing site in Nairobi, Kenya, now fully powered by renewable energy. This accomplishment marks a significant step forward for Henkel's... →

An Aerial image of Henkel in Nairobi with soar panels on its roof

MAKING STRIDES The Nairobi branch of Henkel in Kenya has made great strides in being 100% power self sufficient

New CEO takes helm at textiles group

18th October 2024 Proudly South African technical textiles, personal protective equipment and advanced wound care products manufacturer Beier Group has announced the appointment of Warren Sachs as Group CEO effective as of July, this year. Sachs is an experienced executive with close to three decades of experience... →

A photo of Beier group executives stood together in a factory in branded corporate clothing

HOLDING IT TOGETHER The Beier Group has welcomed a new CEO (back row, second on the left) to its ranks to take over the helm of the family run company

Traction transformers supplied to line restoration project

11th October 2024 Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM, recently manufactured and supplied seven traction transformers for State-owned transport enterprise Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA’s) key line restoration project. LHM transformer engineering services division GM... →

One of seven traction transformers supplied to Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa by LH Marthinusen

GAINING TRACTION The successful supply of seven traction transformers to Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has garnered LH Marthinusen the track record needed to supply more to the rail sector

Greener chemical cleaner on offer

By: Halima Frost 27th September 2024 South African industrial and retail chemicals manufacturer Reinol-Janek Chemicals’ BH-38, a heavy-duty industrial and commercial butyl-based detergent, offers a greener, all-purpose cleaning solution for “tough cleaning jobs”, says Reinol-Janek Chemicals MD Trevor Kempster, speaking at this... →

A range fo containers holding the heavy-duty industrial and commercial butyl-based detergent BH-38

KEEP IT CLEAN The BH-38 heavy-duty industrial and commercial butyl-based detergent is pink, but green

Sanas, Afrac host meetings to strengthen quality assurance systems across Africa

By: Marleny Arnoldi 19th September 2024 As the South African National Accreditation System (Sanas) hosts general assembly meetings of the African Accreditation Corporation (Afrac) this week, the organisations have reiterated their commitment to advancing intra-regional trade, health and safety, and environmental protection. Sanas... →

DA calls on Tau to investigate alleged corrupt activities at the SABS

By: Marleny Arnoldi 13th September 2024 Democratic Alliance (DA) trade, industry and competition spokesperson Toby Chance has called on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) to urgently investigate “serious transgressions” at the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). In letters addressed to dtic acting... →

Democratic Alliance trade, industry and competition spokesperson Toby Chance

Milestone in product tracking technology achieved

30th August 2024 Coding and marking systems developer LEIBINGER, together with computer consultants coilDNA, will be presenting a “cutting-edge smart code system” that enables seamless tracking of all parts of industrial semi-finished products, at this year’s globally acclaimed ALUMINIUM Exhibition trade fair... →

A metal fabrication factory with a new coding machine at the forefront

THE GO CODE Being able to code and track metals will now be easier with LEIBINGER's new aluminium and metals marking system

Headway made on fire-combating tech, new facility

30th August 2024 Ultra-high purity alumina (HPA) and related aluminium materials manufacturer Alpha HPA is making significant headway with its breakthrough technology to combat rising lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery fires, with flame-testing confirming the safety benefits of its UltraCoat process. →

Two women in PPE and blue overalls working on a processing machine

TRUST THE PROCESS Two process engineers from Alpha HPA working on its latest UltraCoat process

South Africa’s scrap recycling lags behind global trends

By: Halima Frost 30th August 2024 It is undeniable that aluminium is one of the most recyclable materials in circulation globally, with about 75% of the total 1.5-billion metric tonnes of aluminium generated to date still in use, says industry representative organisation Aluminium Federation South Africa CEO Muzi Manzi. He adds... →

CAN DO ATTITUDE A positive perspective to South Africa's aluminium recycling capabilities needs to be attained to compete globally

New loaders arrive in S Africa

By: Halima Frost 2nd August 2024 South African earthmoving equipment manufacturer and supplier Bell Equipment has successfully taken delivery of 55 new backhoe loaders, imported from multinational JC Bamford (JCB), in India, this month. Most of the JCB 3CX backhoe loaders have already been allocated to locally-based Bell... →

A JCB 3CX backhoe loader on a construction site pouring sand from its bucket

HIT THE GROUND RUNNING The new JCB 3CX backhoe loaders being imported by Bell Equipment have already proven popular with its clients in South Africa

iMasons Climate Accord calls for improved EPD reporting to boost data centre industry sustainability

By: Darren Parker 16th July 2024 The governing body of the iMasons Climate Accord (ICA), which is a programme of Infrastructure Masons, has called on the digital infrastructure industry to more widely adopt the publication of environmental product declarations (EPDs) for materials and equipment used to build and operate data... →

Two employees in a data centre server room

NDT testing expert launches vendor inspection services

By: Nadine Ramdass 5th July 2024 Non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection provider DEKRA Industrial South Africa (SA) has launched local vendor inspection and expediting services, leveraging its global vendor inspection network and NDT and inspection expertise, to service various industries, including power generation,... →

An image of a worker conducting inspections

TAILORED SERVICES DEKRA Industrial's vendor inspection and expediting services can be customised according to business, and industry, requirements

Companies face compliance hurdles

By: Nadine Ramdass 5th July 2024 Despite various efforts to align South African standards with international standards to facilitate trade and international collaboration, challenges such as lack of compliance and enforcement, and an inability to keep pace with technological advancements persist, says consultancy firm World Wide... →

An auditor conducting an audit to align with standards

INTEGRATING STANDARDS Companies typically integrate industry standards through a combination of internal policies, regular audits and management systems

Fatalities draw attention to health and safety standards

By: Halima Frost 21st June 2024 Recent tragic events, resulting in the loss of over 40 construction workers' lives across three sites last month, have brought heightened attention to both the wellbeing of construction personnel and the effectiveness of regulatory oversight. The fatal construction-related incidents were recorded... →

A man’s arm holding a hard hat wearing other PPE in the foreground of a construction site

SAFETY FIRST The first thing to be considered even before a project is developed must be the safety and standards held at the construction site

Eastern Cape road projects planned

21st June 2024 The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) announced in March that it expected to inject close to R2-billion into the Dr AB Xuma local municipality, in the Eastern Cape, when it implements its road maintenance projects over the next three years. The roads agency said it will... →

A road in Africa taken from a lower angle with a yellow line painted through it and a Cats Eye reflector in the tar

FORWARD MOMENTUM Sanral is investing heavily in projects that will completely change the roads in the Eastern Cape

Mixed-use project completed

21st June 2024 Privately owned construction company GVK-Siya Zama has worked “around the clock” to complete the redevelopment of Cape Town Station, in the Western Cape, into a mixed-use residential and retail space. This despite experiencing one of Cape Town’s wettest winters in ten years last year, which... →

A photo of the new Cape Town Station which has been re-imagined to house over 3 000 students and has sports grounds, a shopping centre and cinemas

CENTRE OF ATTENTION The former Cape Town Train Station has been developed into a central hub for students and shoppers

Increased competition, challenges facing S African cement sector

7th June 2024 Cement producer Sephaku Cement notes that, over the last 20 years the cement industry has evolved and fragmented, which has, in part, resulted in challenges related to ineffective enforcement of regulation and quality standards, and excess capacity, in addition to the relatively new challenges of... →

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COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY Sephaku advises that integrated producers seek complete transparency from port authorities to ascertain the level of compliance when cement is imported

SABS expresses appreciation for voluntary technical committee chairpersons

By: Darren Parker 5th June 2024 The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has acknowledged and recognised the voluntary work of committee chairpersons during an engagement session and workshop to synchronise the approach to chairing committees at the SABS, in Pretoria, on June 5. The event included the welcoming of new... →

Household appliances receive carbon footprint certification

31st May 2024 Ten models among three products of multinational major appliance and consumer electronics manufacturer Samsung Electronics’ Digital Appliance Business division have obtained Product Carbon Footprint certification from global climate consultancy Carbon Trust. The certification measures and... →

A Samsung Fridge, air-conditioner and washing machine which all are greener from manufacture to operation

WINNING TRIFECTA The three Samsung product ranges which have been awarded Product Carbon Footprint certification from global climate consultancy Carbon Trust

HVACR firm acquired to bolster portfolio

By: Halima Frost 31st May 2024 As a way of meeting the growing need for energy efficient heating and cooling solutions, South African corporate and investment bank Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Corvest has partnered with UK investment firm Bay Tree Private Equity and alternative investment funds manager and adviser Westbrooke... →

RMB Corvest executive Geoff Wilmot say on a stool in a grey suit

GEOFF WILMOT Africa is on the agenda in the medium term for Hawco to expand its global footprint

SABS publishes voluntary national standard for plain language

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 30th May 2024 The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) in March adopted and published the South African National Standard (SANS) 24495 – Plain Language. South Africa has been implementing the principles of plain language since the promulgation of the Consumer Protection Act of 2008. →

Wood pushed as viable construction material

By: Halima Frost 24th May 2024 Engineered wood has emerged as a viable alternative to concrete and steel in the construction industry, owing to its low-carbon footprint and technical performance as a structural material, says tertiary education institution University of Pretoria’s (UP’s) Graduate School of Technology... →

A cardboard cut out of the design of a modular building with a hand hovering over it

PROMOTING ALTERNATIVES The use of engineered wood as an alternative to concrete and steel in the construction sector is being promoted by the University of Pretoria

Rubber companies urged to go green

17th May 2024 There is a strong drive in and among rubber companies to exchange fossil fuels for renewable-energy sources, says steam and boiler service provider Associated Energy Services (AES). AES Gauteng regional manager Jordan Smith and AES operations associate director Ray Lund work closely with rubber... →

AES Gauteng regional manager Jordan Smith standing in front of a company sign for AES

JORDAN SMITH AES Gauteng regional manager Jordan Smith and AES operations associate director Ray Lund work closely with rubber belting and tyre manufacturers in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape

Institute warns of looming change in standards

By: Halima Frost 12th April 2024 As the unit standards of the current National Qualifications Framework (NQF) expired in June 2023, with the last enrolment of learners in June 2024, professional body Institute for Work at Height (IWH) continues its efforts to maintain some form of standardisation in the sector. As a result of... →

Two men on a scaffold wearing PPE and safety harnesses

STANDING FOR STANDARDS The Institute for Work at Height continues its efforts to maintain some form of standardisation in the sector

Industry body condemns fuel adulteration

15th March 2024 Industry body the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has affirmed in a statement released in January that it condemns the adulteration of diesel with illuminating paraffin. It added that Sapia members have zero-tolerance policies towards fuel adulteration to ensure that quality... →

FILL 'ER UP The illegal adulteration of diesel fuel by adding paraffin seams to be on the incline

Methanol surge expected to continue

15th March 2024 In recent years, the demand for methanol has witnessed a significant surge, particularly within the marine and construction industries, states analytical reportage company Persistence Market Research. The observation of this upward trend prompted Persistence Market Research to conduct a... →

a glass bottle with clear methanol inside and a sticker on with the chemical compound breakdown on the front

MAKING METHNOL Methanol is used as a feedstock for the synthesis of numerous chemicals, including formaldehyde, acetic acid and methyl tertiary-butyl ether

Company invests in driver, vehicle management systems

By: Halima Frost 15th March 2024 Specialist transport group Unitrans continues to invest heavily in various event-based in-vehicle management systems (IVMS) to ensure the safety of its drivers, fleet and cargo in its chemical and petrochemicals bulk transport supply chain businesses. “Owing to the significant volatility of its... →

A unitrans tanker at a depot in the setting sun

Unitrans chemicals and explosives transport head Bryce Varner and Unitrans business development: petroleum head Ray Singh discuss compliance and its fleet. Camerawork: Halima Frost. Editing: Nicholas Boyd. Recorded: 21.02.2024

Biobased plastics launched to transform auto sector

15th March 2024 A consortium led by sustainable technology innovator Sonichem has been granted nearly R14.6-million in funding from UK government agency Innovate UK’s 'Resource efficiency for materials and manufacturing' (REforMM) programme. The funding will accelerate the development of the proprietary Sonichem... →

An info graphic Car with Green parts manufactured from petrochemicals

GOOD CARMA The production of renewable, cost-effective alternatives to petrochemicals commonly used in the production of plastics, resins and composites within the automotive industry

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

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

Energy company driving global move to renewables

15th December 2023 In South Africa, global renewable-power producer Scatec has initiated numerous projects under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme contributing towards a more sustainable energy grid. The company says that as a major player in the renewables space, its role... →

A man in PPE under a Solar PV Panel installation conducting quality assurance checks

THE WHOLE SOLUTION Scatec has successfully contributed to many of South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programmes

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