Manufacturer launches hybrid diamond floor cleaning system in SA

Local concrete equipment manufacturer and supplier Pan Mixers South Africa (PMSA), in partnership with one of its newly established trading companies Galileo Trading introduced a new, hybrid... 

Project house scrutinises platinum growth and declines to identify future projects

South African project house Bateman Projects, a division of Bateman Engineering, reports that it is keeping a watchful eye on developments in the platinum industry to identify leads and trends that... 

Engineering house optimistic about platinum market

Bateman Engineering Sub-Saharan Africa, an operating division of global engineering contracting and equipment supply house to the metals industry Bateman Engineering NV, is keeping a watchful eye... 

New range of stainless steel valve equipment launched

Valve and actuator distributor Incledon’s new range of stainless steel valves will be available in the country at the end of August. 

Valve company receives first batch of self-designed ball valves

Valve trading and reconditioning solutions provider Kira Valves & Engineering has developed its first range of ball valves.  

Valve and control system distributor acquires new offices

Valve and control systems distributor Tyco Valves & Control Distribution South Africa has acquired new premises in Isando, Kempton Park. 

Distributor plans to bring US hydraulic tank jacking system to SA

US-based liquid and dry bulk-storage applications specialist Tank Connection Affiliate Group’s (TCAG’s) hydraulic jacking system, which is used to ensure the safety of field crews when constructing... 

New dishing press improves vessel manufacturer’s capabilities

Newly established dished end manufacturer The Dished End Company reports it has imported the country’s only dishing press with a manipulator. 

R18m water treatment project to be completed by year-end

Water and wastewater treatment specialist and chemical supplier Süd-Chemie reports that its Lady Grey water treatment project, in the Eastern Cape, is well under way. 

Local auto sector encouraged to upgrade ERP systems

Local automotive businesses need to adopt new enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, and upgrade and modernise their existing applications, to become more competitive, says global ERP... 

Automotive industry still healthy, despite slower vehicle sales

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) says that the automotive industry showed strong growth during 2010 and recovered well from the economic crisis of 2009. 

Manufacturer brings in vehicles that run on CNG to local market

Hyundai Automotive South Africa (HASA) has introduced an environment-friendly compressed natural gas (CNG) version of its H1 panel van, and plans to expand its CNG conversion technology to public... 

Centre to assist govt in reaching New Growth Path goals

The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) says it can contribute to the success of government’s New Growth Path, by supporting the automotive industry to increase production to 1.2-million... 

Consumer trends creating opportunities, challenges for vehicle manufacturers

Advisory firm KPMG’s Global Automotive Executive Survey for 2011 indicates that consumer trends, such as the need for mobility solutions, urban planning, where vehicles are now adapting to the... 

Recycled truck tyres used to prevent cable theft

Cable theft prevention company Cable Theft Solutions reports that it has the exclusive rights to a locally patented cable theft-prevention product that makes use of redundant truck tyres to create... 

Company designs rugged, affordable trucks for harsh SA conditions

Truck manufacturer and distributor Powerstar reports that the company has started tapping into South African construction and mining markets with its low-cost durable trucks. 

Company expands and improves product range and business

South African distributor and maintenance service provider for Hyundai earthmoving equipment High Power Equipment (HPE) Africa reports that it will add a 120 t R1200-9 Hyundai crawler excavator to... 

Company ensures intelligent security at Marlboro station

Specialist in the design and implementation of intelligent video and perimeter security solutions, C3 Shared Services says its advanced video surveillance system has contributed to safety at the... 

Bombela to receive phase two OCD Certificate

Engineering and management consultancy Arup, which was appointed in 2006 as the Gautrain independent certifier (IC), will soon issue the Operating Commencement Date (OCD) Certificate for the second... 

Gautrain readies for phase-two launch

Work on phase two of the Gautrain rapid rail project is proceeding smoothly, as the operator prepares to meet its completion date at the end of this month. 

Gautrain launches integrated public transport map service

The Gautrain launched its online integrated public transport map service, which will assist commuters to find and plan routes from one destination to another using only public transport, in May. 

Companies collaborate to measure carbon footprint of fleet vehicles

Global mobility knowledge company Mobilitas will, on July 1, launch the first phase of its Green Fleet Management system, which was developed in a joint venture with automotive industry statistical... 

Automotive industry increases use of cenospheres

Sole South African cenospheres producer Microspheres South Africa reports that its cenospheres significantly reduce interior vehicle noise when used in bituminous sound dampening sheets for vehicles. 

Supplier to introduce solvent-free tyre repair patch

Global producer and supplier of automotive and industrial products Rema Tip Top will introduce an innovative solvent-free, tyre-repair patch to the South African market in the next six to 12 months.  

Practical supply chain solutions designed amid infrastructure challenges

Poor infrastructure, such as the lack of roads in remote areas, in Africa and South Africa is just one of the elements prompting mining houses to focus on logistics and supply chain optimisation,... 

Market and infrastructure problem solving needed to compete internationally

Logistics and transport company Value Logistics reports that challenging market conditions, such as high fuel prices, poor roads infrastructure, skills shortages and high labour costs as well as... 

Commodity price performance encouraging industry investment and expansion

International supplier of mining equipment and process plant solutions Manhattan Corporation reports high precious metals and general commodity prices are prompting mines to increase their... 

Company ready for large projects

Owing to a boom in mining projects prior to the economic crisis of 2008, a “bottleneck” occurred, prompting skill shortages in the engineering and mining industry. 

High-speed door increases productivity in the long run

High-speed sectional or fold-up doors that are lightweight and translucent can increase mining process productivity when used to create controlled environments in production areas, such as plants,... 

Company uses design optimisation tools to reduce project costs

Escalating project costs in the materials handling sector are a challenge across the board, reports materials handling company ThyssenKrupp Materials Handling (TKMH), a division of ThyssenKrupp...