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Entries for Factory of the Year 2023 now open

By: Cameron Mackay 26th June 2023 South Africa’s manufacturing sector experienced a four-month slump as of February this year, owing to continuous bouts of loadshedding and exacerbated by rising costs and interest rates. Global consulting firm Kearney principal Frances Phillips says this accelerates the need to identify gaps and... →

S Africa’s green building adoption lags despite benefits

23rd June 2023 The global construction industry accounts for about 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Yet, while green building practices have been posited as effective tools to counter the effects of the construction industry on the climate and natural environment, and are gaining traction globally,... →

Infrastructure projects critical to sector’s growth

By: Halima Frost 9th June 2023 The cement and concrete industry is stagnant and the only avenue for rejuvenation is the implementation of some of the infrastructure projects for which government has allocated over R900-billion, says industry body Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) CEO Bryan Perrie. “The lack of substantial... →

A large cement manufacturing plant with green landscape behind.

PLANTING SEEDS The infrastructure projects coming up should help cement and concrete plants that were initially built during the 2010 construction boom

Event promotes sector research

By: Halima Frost 9th June 2023 Industry body Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) will host its second biennial Young Concrete Researchers, Engineering and Technologists Symposium (YCRETS) from July 12 to 14. The event is aimed at promoting definitive research and technologies in the cement and concrete sector, and will be... →

a portrait image of CCSA CEO Bryan Perrie and CCSA business development manager and event organiser Hanlie Turner

Cement and Concrete South Africa business development manager Hanlie Turner discusses this year’s Young Concrete Researchers, Engineering and Technologists Symposium.

All-electric mixer launched, tested

9th June 2023 Global innovative and sustainable building solutions developer Holcim tested an all-electric concrete mixer truck last month. The eMixer was officially presented to the industry at international trade fair bauma 2022, which was held at Neue Messe München in Germany. →

IN THE MIX The new eMixer being distributed by Putzmeister is 100% electric and thus carbon-emission free

De Beers opens Johannesburg diamond sorting facility

8th June 2023 Diamond miner De Beers, with a long legacy, spanning more than 100 years of operating in South Africa, has opened a new diamond sales and sorting facility near OR Tambo International Airport, in Kempton Park. Donna Slater compiled the story. →

De Beers opens Johannesburg diamond sorting facility

UAV expo set for September

26th May 2023 The organisers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of more than 135 top unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) companies globally that have already signed on to exhibit at the upcoming edition. This year's conference... →

New breakthrough for defence company

26th May 2023 Defence and manufacturing company Airbus Defence and Space and its wholly-owned subsidiary Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A310 MRTT. In this first step towards Autonomous Formation Flight and Autonomous Air-to-Air refuelling (A4R), the... →

Two aircrafts close to one another preparing to refuel

REVOLUTIONARY REFUEL Airbus boast its new in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A310 MRTT for refueling mid air

Big goals for construction event

26th May 2023 This year’s Big 5 Construct Southern Africa is being held with the aim of driving economic growth, recovery and transformation within Southern Africa’s construction industry. The Big 5 Construct Southern Africa and co-located events will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg,... →

Contracting makes for global debate

By: Halima Frost 26th May 2023 The question of whether engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) or engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) is a preferred or advisable contracting strategy in the South African context has attracted much debate, says University of Pretoria project management associate... →

A generic image of a table covered in plans drawings and contracts with male and female hands assessing the pages on the table.

CONTRACTING QUESTIONED The use of EPC and EPCM strategies is being questioned not only in South Africa but globally as wel

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... →

Pre-employment tests limit risks

By: Sabrina Jardim 26th May 2023 With substance abuse having been exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing has become a greater necessity in the workplace, says substance abuse testing equipment supplier Alco-Safe MD Rhys Evans. Pre-employment testing entails conducting tests prior to or... →

An image depicting a smiling man, Rhys Evans

RHYS EVANS Substance abuse can lead to employees making poor decisions, and higher absenteeism, which, in turn, exacerbates poor production rates, in addition to increased company expenses and the risk of accidents

Drones used in anti-poaching

26th May 2023 Various technologies, such as tracking tags, closed circuit television cameras and thermal cameras, Wireless Sensor Networks, mobile apps and drones, are being used for intelligence and communications in anti-poaching operations to protect wildlife. However, these technologies bring with them the... →

German developer, research centre form JV

26th May 2023 German developer Wingcopter, an operator of delivery drones, and Hamburg-based ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research have announced a development partnership. Together, they intend to explore the potential of green hydrogen to power Wingcopter's drones, which are already purely electric,... →

3 gents in a facility holding a large white plane like drone

FLY AWAY The Wingcopter already achieves higher ranges and speeds than most competitors' models

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

Yearly convention will address industry priorities

By: Halima Frost 5th May 2023 Industry body The Road Freight Association’s (RFA’s) yearly convention, which will be held later this month, seeks to attract top executives in the trucking, logistics and warehousing sectors to discuss the industry’s priorities, strategic direction and planned interventions. The event will also... →

Truck Trailer Bus and Bakkie Road Freight Association Convention

A MEETING OF THE MINDS The 2023 RFA Convention will take place at the Fancourt Hotel in George, in the Western Cape, from May 26 to 28

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... →

Experience required for Industry 4.0

By: Sabrina Jardim 21st April 2023 With the rise of Industry 4.0 and a subsequent increase in the regulation of engineers and technologists, more experience is required from professionals operating in relevant fields, says Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Control (SAIMC) CEO Johan Maartens. He says... →

An image depicting a smiling man, Johan Maartens

JOHAN MAARTENS The Supplier Advisory Council of the SAIMC will exhibit at this year’s Africa Automation Technology Fair as an automation original-equipment manufacturer

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

Quality control considerations essential to successful, responsible business operation

By: Simone Liedtke 31st March 2023 Considering that a culture of quality, which can increase employee engagement and communication, results in more consistent outcomes and profits, South African business Thandela Group highlights the importance of quality management, which it says will enable businesses to improve risk management... →

Nutrition programme delivering the goods

17th March 2023 South African learners and schools continue to benefit measurably, meaningfully as a result of holistic health and nutrition initiative the Health in Action (HIA) programme. The number of children consuming vegetables on a daily basis in 342 schools in at-risk communities in Gauteng, the Eastern... →

A portrait photo of Navisha Bechan-Sewkuran from Mondelēz International who is committed to inspiring consumers to snack mindfully

NAVISHA BECHAN-SEWKURAN Although Mondelēz International is a leading producer of snacks, it is committed to inspiring consumers to snack mindfully

Expo advances export potential of food sector

17th March 2023 South African Fruit and Vegetables Canners Export Council (SAFVEC) GM Jill Atwood-Palm says the Gulfood Exhibition that took place in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from February 20 to 24, provided South African companies with an opportunity to increase exports globally. SAFVEC was... →

Aluminum food cans opened up to display their contents, which are baked beans beans, peas, mushrooms, corn, peppers and kidney beans

NO SUCH THING AS CAN'T South African Fruit and Vegetables Canners Export Council says the Gulfood expo can hold great potential for South African food exporters

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

Technology speeding up distillation process

By: Halima Frost 17th March 2023 Using vacuum cycling technology, local liquor manufacturer Doña Distillery has helped beverage producer and marketer Redford Beverages fast-track the development of its two new proudly South African-distilled whisky aperitifs. The Toor Whisky brand, launched by Redford Beverages in December,... →

A high pressure vacuum cycling still at the Doña Distillery used to infuse flavor into whisky to make an aperitif

A TOOR OF THE DISTILLERY The Still which has been used to infuse the locally sourced flavors into the three-year- aged proudly South African Toor whisky

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

Continued research makes for better die-cast materials

By: Halima Frost 10th March 2023 Steel and technology group Voestalpine boasts a strong footprint in the supply of metals used in various die-casting applications and strives, through continuous research, to further expand its product and reach in South Africa and Africa. The company says researchers at its mills, in Austria and... →

A concept image of a car engine which is due to be used as a template for a Die-set, against a blue background

CASTING CONCEPT The new materials constantly being developed by Voestalpine not improve the quality of end product but also the life of the die-sets as well

Opportunities arise for local steel industry

By: Sabrina Jardim 3rd March 2023 The demand for South African value-added steel products in mining projects across Africa and Australia has increased amid poor service delivery and high transport costs from China, as well as rising political tension between China and Australia. As a result, Australia-based mine owners are... →

ADAPTING As a result of industry challenges, the ISF has narrowed its global export focus to private-sector-funded projects throughout Africa, as well as Australia

Group stresses importance of correct lubrication

17th February 2023 Industrial products provider BMG stresses that to achieve optimum performance and extended life of components like bearings, mill gear and industrial chain, correct lubrication is as important as the appropriate selection of each part. Although a general multipurpose grease or oil is adequate in... →

A pile of bearings stacked together with oil being poured over them for a visual shot

SMOOTH RUNNING The correct oil or lubricant can keep components like bearings, mill gear and industrial chain running at optimum levels

Substantial stock moved through largest branch

By: Halima Frost 17th February 2023 Lubricants manufacturer FUCHS Lubricants South Africa reports that almost 1 000 different products moved through its Durban, KwaZulu-Natal branch last year. The Durban branch, the largest in the FUCHS group, spans more than 1 450 m2 and has 15 staff members comprising permanent and contract workers. →

The Fuchs Lubricants warehouse in Durban

HIGH DEMAND FUCHS Lubricants Durban branch boast a substantial stock and sales footprint through the southern part of South Africa

Coils and poles manufactured for client in Cameroon

By: Halima Frost 27th January 2023 Electric motor repair service provider Marthinusen & Coutts finalised the manufacture and delivery of four new replacement field coils and poles for a 25 MVA 36-pole generator at a hydroelectric power station in Cameroon. Finalised in September, the order, booked in June, for hydropower project... →

A man wearing PPE at the Marthinusen & Coutts manufacturing plant where they are manufacturing copper coils for many different industries

POLE POSITION Marthinusen & Coutts was tasked with the challenge of reverse engineering the poles and coils for a hydroelectric power station in Cameroon

New brake series available in sub-Saharan Africa

By: Halima Frost 27th January 2023 The new MV industrial brake series from power transmission component manufacturer and distributor RINGSPANN South Africa has an innovative locking mechanism and applies clamping forces of up to 25 000 N to the disc. The MV series offers higher braking forces with compact dimensions, as well as... →

A drive braking system manufactured by local cmpany Ringspann

UNBRAKEABLE The new MV series manufactured by RINGSPANN offers higher braking forces with compact dimensions

R15m Kilburn street bridge rehabilitation to start this quarter

By: Darren Parker 10th January 2023 Rehabilitation work on Kilburn street bridge, in Discovery, Roodepoort, is scheduled to start in the first quarter, following the total collapse of the bridge in early December owing to heavy flooding experienced across Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has prioritised repairs to... →

Manufacturer launches new bushes material

By: Halima Frost 9th December 2022 High-performance plastic products manufacturer igus launched its new range of alternative bushes for the automotive sector at this year’s manufacturing, energy and logistics trade show, Hannover Messe 2022, held in Germany, May 30 to June 2. The bushes are made from igus’ new trademarked iglidur... →

A concept image of a car seat in grey with yellow bushes at all points where a bush would be use, made of iglidur H5 high-performance plastic

HIGH 5 The new iglidur H5 high-performance plastic developed by igus is used in bushes for various components components

Noncompliant installations surge amid energy crisis

By: Tracy Hancock 9th December 2022 The rush to install standby power supply in South Africa amid the country’s energy crisis has led to an influx of service providers, which are misinforming the public on the legal requirements that electrical installations need to comply with, says trade association Electrical Contractors’... →

UNITING AN INDUSTRY The Electrical Contractors’ Association South Africa is working with multiple associations to formalise and standardise training and requirements for electrical contractors in an effort to realise a united industry

SABS appoints eight new board members

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 21st November 2022 Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has appointed eight members to the board of South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) for a period of five years. This was announced by Minister Mondli Gungubele during the post-Cabinet briefing with the media on November 18. →

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