DST identifies solar energy game changers through R&D projects

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is funding two solar energy projects that are set to become game changers in the research and development (R&D) of solar solutions. 

Association pushes for water-saving solutions using plastic pipes

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Associations (Sappma) has been pushing for long-term water-saving solutions over the past four years through its promoting that the existing water... 

Piping systems provider offers comprehensive HDPE solution

Over the past three years, piping systems provider Sinvac Piping has emerged as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping solutions, which has provided the South African... 

Manufacturer partners with industry bodies to improve standardisation

Most of the South African national standards for plastic pipe manufacturing are considerably outdated, which is why plastic pipes manufacturer Marley Pipe Systems has decided to partner with key... 

Pipe manufacturing body looks into independent mark scheme

Representative body of the precast concrete industry the Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) says, it has decided to investigate the possibility of starting an independent mark scheme for its... 

Backup power provider supplies retailers with long-running battery

South African power protection and management solutions provider Powermode, introduced a long-run battery solution in September this year for its uninterruptible power supply system, says MD Jack... 

Knowledge about generator applications crucial for operations

Understanding a generator’s function and specific application is pivotal when determining whether critical standby power or basic standby power is required, says sustainable productivity solutions... 

Supplier launches dual-purpose generators

Welding, rigging and construction equipment supplier Renttech South Africa, has launched a new, “one-of-a-kind” dual purpose welder-generator unit to the local market. The unit which features a CE... 

Total backup power solution reduces server downtime

Despite continuous advances in computer technology, power outages continue to be a major cause of personal computer (PC) and server downtime, highlights power management provider Jasco Power... 

Power solutions supplier increases enviro friendliness

Global provider of electrical and digital building infrastructures Legrand is set to increase its environment-friendly footprint with its range of power solutions that ensure protection of... 

Filter felt with better service life introduced

Dust filter bags supplier Crosible Filtration has introduced a new range of filter felt, comprising various polymers and manufactured using a unique method that improves the product’s quality, dust... 

Manufacturing of dust collectors moves to SA next year

Integrated filtration solutions supplier Donaldson Filtration Solutions will manufacture its PowerCore dust collectors at its facility in Alrode, Johannesburg, South Africa in 2016. PowerCore... 

Filtration companies collaborate on expansion

Having established its coolant manufacturing plant in July 2015 in Woodmead, Johannesburg, global filtration products designer and manufacturer Cummins Filtration appointed hydraulic fluid... 

Filtration supplier offers uniquely local products

Local primary liquid filtration products designer and manufacturer Flow Clear Filtration has established a niche segment within the industrial filtration market through three distinctly South... 

Filtration technology enables free-water removal

Oil-quality maintenance and monitoring services provider to the South African energy market, Filtration Management Solutions (FMS) claims to be the only company in Africa using the Pall HCP200... 

Microfiltration key in equipment maintenance in African conditions

Africa’s extreme environment calls for more effective microfiltration applications to remove wear particles and dirt contamination from lubricants says microfine filtration solutions and vacuum... 

Maintenance integral to proactive asset management

An intentional shift towards proactive asset management is one of the ways in which companies can prepare for the future, as proactive asset management offers an alternative to the current reactive... 

Water-blasting technology applied in airport maintenance

Gauteng-based facilities maintenance, civil works and general construction specialist Tswelokgotso Trading Enterprise (TTE) has implemented a new water-blasting technology to effectively execute... 

Thermal imaging technology a useful tool in preventive maintenance

Thermal imaging technology has become one of the most valuable diagnostic tools for industrial applications as it detects irregularities that are normally invisible to the naked eye. As such... 

Simpler machines better for maintenance – crane manufacturer

When designing and manufacturing high-powered specialised lifting and materials-handling equipment for the African and global market, local crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has relied on... 

Lubricants continue to drive equipment performance

South African petrochemicals major Engen’s two lubricant ranges - Engen Gengear XEP and PETRONAS Grease LiX Syn series – are just two recent additions to the range of lubricants which form part of... 

Swiss product range plays integral role in Maitland water pipe refurbishment

Swiss-based waterproofing, protecting and reinforcing products supplier Sika provided the range of products used in the refurbishment of the Nelson Mandela Bay metropolitan municipality’s main city... 

Africa’s mineral wealth remains a conundrum

The African continent ranks as one of the richest natural resources and mineral-endowed continents with vast opportunities for wealth for mining companies and investors. Fully exploiting Africa’s... 

Gold miner pursues technological advances

Despite volatile markets and decreasing commodity prices, global gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti continues to explore advanced ways of cultivating mining safety, increasing production, and... 

New cadastre to take Guinea mining to the next level

  The Republic of Guinea decided to implement Spatial Dimension’s enterprise scale land management solution FlexiCadastre, as its new mining cadastre to increase the capacity and performance of... 

Cost-effective mining can be achieved through technical collaboration

Mines should invest more in effective operational plans to counteract high off-site costs, which in some bulk commodities could be as high as one third of the products total free-on-board product... 

Technical guidance needed to realise Nigeria oil and gas potential

Nigeria’s petroleum industry is the largest in Africa, and it ranked thirteenth in the world as of December 31 2014 however, the country’s industrial sectors are faced with the challenge posed by... 

Sensitive commodity price environment continues

Amid negative commodity demand and continued production at fairly high output levels, commodity prices for the near future will be stable at best and sensitive to any news that might be perceived... 

Mining equipment supplier expands to Botswana

South Africa-based, custom build equipment supplier Joest Kwatani has established operations in Botswana to better supply the country’s mining industry with vibrating screens and feeders. Joest... 

Service provider sustains holistic approach to mining projects

Despite Africa being considered a high-risk mining environment, professional multidisciplinary services provider SMEC South Africa has sustained its holistic approach to African mining projects on...