Industry buoyant owing to exports growth on automation adoption

A high demand for automotive component exports has enabled the South African automotive components industry to remain stable, despite a local downswing in disposable income spending on cars, says... 

PQ Box 150 meets user-friendly measuring equipment demand

There has been notable consumer demand for the supply of reliable and more user-friendly industrial measuring equipment, says electrical solutions engineer and supplier Magnet Group’s a.eberle... 

University upgrades electronic engineering laboratory equipment

Process control equipment solutions provider Comtest has recently completed the refurbishment of Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT’s) Electrical Engineering Department’s Electronic... 

Company expands offering through IoT partnership

Industrial automation software developer and supplier Adroit Technologies has expanded its offerings through its partnership with Internet of Things (IoT) network provider SqwidNet.   Adroit... 

Increased demand for user-friendly measuring equipment

Optimass Coriolis mass flowmeters supplied by industrial process instrumentation manufacturer and supplier KROHNE, now all include Entrained Gas Management (EGM’s) algorithm technology. The EGM... 

Mini mills embraced by the steel industry

Metallurgic processing plant supplier SMS group states that the South African steel industry is embracing mini mill technology as an alternative to expensive traditional integrated steel plants.... 

Development programme encourages economic growth

To date, steel service centre and distributor Macsteel’s Usizo development programme has assisted in creating 175 new jobs in the steel sector. The programme was first initiated by Macsteel in May... 

Progressive partnership forged in steel

Despite the constrained local economy, steel supplier and processor Allied Steelrode and fully women-owned industry newcomer BBD Steel Suppliers have found growth potential in a progressive... 

Rapid adoption of automation critical for local steel industry

The rapid rate at which automation technology is progressing globally presents a challenge for South African industry, which needs to keep pace with the latest developments in automated capital... 

Energy efficiency can be profit centre for mining

South African mining companies must embrace modern energy-saving technologies and new thinking on reducing carbon emissions if they hope to remain competitive in the global commodities market,... 

Green bonds appealing funding opportunity for mines

The adoption of increasingly stringent renewable-energy and climate change targets globally will dramatically boost the issuance of green bonds, forecasts Fitch Group-affiliated BMI Research power... 

Hybrid solutions to power Africa’s mining future

African mining companies and investors have expressed increasing interest in hybrid energy solutions that show the potential to address off-peak demand challenges, says engineering consultant WSP... 

Biodiesel not an affordable solution for SA mines

Biodiesel currently does not present as a more affordable energy alternative for the local mining industry, says Sandton-based energy product supplier InnoFES MD Alexander Grobler. He says that,... 

Untrustworthy PPE leads to higher injury rates

Companies buying personal protective equipment (PPE) without conducting adequate market research on vendors and the products supplied may result in more harm than good, says labour, financial... 

Lack of communication impacts on safety

Many large companies typically do not have the required technology or resources available to adequately communicate with lower-level staff, which software company Wyzetalk believes affects industry... 

Saliva drug testing growing in popularity

Since establishing that antiretrovirals (ARVs) cause positive cross-reactions during employee drug testing, saliva testing methods, which circumvent cross-reaction issues, have drastically... 

Employees electing not to join medical aid schemes a concern

Construction and civil engineering industry professionals are reluctant to join medical aid schemes, citing monetary concerns as a primary deterrent. The Building and Construction Industry Medical... 

Overlooking TCO costs companies money

Misconceptions about reducing mining companies’ total cost of ownership (TCO), including those in the platinum-group metals (PGMs) sector, result in reduced equipment life and an increase in... 

New mining legislation a concern for pumps supplier

The potential negative impact on the business of mechanical seals, rotating and engineering protection, and sealing equipment supplier Mechanical Rotating Solutions (MRS) of Mining Charter Three,... 

Pumps company highlights cost-saving benefits of its offering

The current mining industry trend towards cost savings has led to a steady increase in demand in Australia and the South-East Asian region for products from pumps and pressure cleaners manufacturer...