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FLASH GRAPHENE
Undergraduate intern Christina Crassas, chemist James Tour and graduate students Paul Advincula and Duy Luong turn carbon black into graphene in a flash
Chemists develop process to turn rubbish into graphene
21st February 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Rice University laboratory chemists, led by James Tour, have in the science journal Nature introduced a process by which almost any source of carbon can be turned into graphene flakes, the... 


Compact power pack, wide range of applications
Compact power pack, wide range of applications
20th January 2020

VÖGELE Universal Class SUPER 1600-3i paver: VÖGELE Universal Class pavers are the mainstay for many medium-sized contractors. And no wonder: these machines can be used to handle a wide array of... 


JG Afrika road engineers demonstrate their leadership at CAPSA 2019
JG Afrika road engineers demonstrate their leadership at CAPSA 2019
19th November 2019

JG Afrika demonstrated its leadership in road engineering at the Conference on Asphalt Pavements for southern Africa (CAPSA) 2019. Hosted at Sun City from 13 to 16 October, this was the 50th... 


Maintenance at centre of Sanral’s R40bn medium-term project pipeline
Maintenance at centre of Sanral’s R40bn medium-term project pipeline
1st November 2019 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) will issue tenders for roughly R40-billion of new projects over the next three financial years. These projects will focus on maintaining the... 


Colas
Colas
29th October 2019

Construction Materials Upstream from its construction and maintenance business, Colas operates in the production, distribution, sales and recycling of construction materials (emulsions, modified... 


Bobcat skidsteer attachments ideal for materials-handling applications
Bobcat skidsteer attachments ideal for materials-handling applications
25th October 2019

Skidsteer loaders from Bobcat Equipment South Africa are ideal for a wide range of materials-handling applications in agriculture and construction, from cleaning-up operations to trenching and... 


Colas South Africa's focus at CAPSA 2019
15th October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Colas South Africa, we will be focussing this CAPSA on introducing some of the latest solutions Colas have developed in Europe over the past few years like: Colbifibre ® , a cold surface treatment... 


BEST OF THE BEST CAPSA brings together the best technical know-how available on road construction and maintenance using bituminous material.
Association provides technical guidelines for bituminous material
4th October 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The Southern African Bitumen Association (Sabita) produces technical guidelines with regard to the use and application of bituminous material that are regularly updated with the most appropriate... 


BUILDING RELATIONS 
Actop Asphalt hopes that meeting with delegates will enable it to gain more insight into the asphalt industry internationally
Manufacturer looks forward to Capsa 2019
4th October 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Manufacturer of hot and cold asphalt Actop Asphalt regards the Conference on Asphalt Pavements for Southern Africa (Capsa) – of which the company is a sponsor – as an opportunity to show its... 


OLI South Africa
OLI South Africa
4th October 2019

OLI is the world leader in industrial vibration technology. Making business simpler for customers while going global with a first-class product has made OLI the top selling electric external... 


Looks, Lighting And Long Life Among Benefits Of Concrete Parking Areas
Looks, Lighting And Long Life Among Benefits Of Concrete Parking Areas
27th September 2019

Concrete offers several major advantages when it comes to the construction of parking areas, says The Concrete Institute’s Managing Director, Bryan Perrie, a global authority on concrete industrial... 


Indonesia sees China as ally as it weighs bans on exporting minerals
13th September 2019 By: Bloomberg

Indonesia, which is weighing an early ban on exports of bauxite and copper concentrates, is betting on Chinese companies to add to the billions of dollars of investment in building smelters and... 


Aveng CEO Sean Flanagan
Aveng nets R520m from disposals, says noncore sales to be wrapped up in 2020
29th August 2019 By: Terence Creamer

Infrastructure and resources group Aveng reported on Thursday that it had secured R520-million from the sale of six noncore businesses, as well as other assets, and that the process of disposing... 


CoreCivils helps City of Johannesburg accelerate service delivery
27th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CoreCivils’ unique precast-concrete system has enabled the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) and its professional team to significantly accelerate the construction of a pedestrian bridge in... 


Manufacturer extends women-specific PPE range
23rd August 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Local manufacturer of women-specific personal protective equipment (PPE) Sisi Safety Wear – a brand of PPE that falls within safety equipment supplier and manufacturer BBF Safety Group’s stable –... 


AECI CEO Mark Dytor
AECI’s interim earnings down 20%
24th July 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed explosives and speciality chemicals group AECI on Wednesday reported headline earnings per share (HEPS) and earning per share (EPS) of 365c and 367c, respectively, for the six months... 


CRC building in Rivonia a monument to engineering innovation
22nd July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The new Christian Revival Church (CRC) on the corner of Witkoppen and Riverbend Roads in Fourways is an architectural and structural-engineering feat that showcases excellence in the design and... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow
Kibali on track to meet full-year guidance
17th July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), remains on track to produce the guided 750 000 oz of gold for this year, Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow says. Randgold Resources,... 


Handheld pneumatic ‘tools of the trade’ from Atlas Copco
Handheld pneumatic ‘tools of the trade’ from Atlas Copco
15th July 2019

Atlas Copco’s range of handheld pneumatic breakers and rock drills bear testament to the company’s continuous drive to equip customers with premium-quality, robust and reliable tools that get the... 


Atlas Copco, your perfect handheld tool partner
Atlas Copco, your perfect handheld tool partner
11th July 2019

Selecting the right tool for the job is fundamental to achieving optimum tool performance and efficiencies as well as maximising operator productivity and safety. With Atlas Copco’s extensive... 


New Comar plant doubles production for more asphalt
25th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Cape asphalt producer, More Asphalt has almost doubled production capacity at its Tygerberg Valley site outside Cape Town with a custom-built continuous mix asphalt plant from Comar.... 


Making roads and bridges last longer with Afrisam
25th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Blurb for online platforms. Construction materials leader AfriSam leverages the power of applied research to make roads, bridges and other concrete structures more resistant to corrosive environments. 


PHIL-ER-UP
The installation of a tailgate allows for full loads to be transported without product loss
Tailgates a solution for haulage product loss
21st June 2019 By: Halima Frost

Since receiving an Autogate tailgate manufactured by specialised tailgate manufacturer Philippi-Hagenbuch (PHIL), aggregate business Caldwell Stone Company has reported an increase in productivity... 


Introducing a global force in waterproofing to South Africa
Introducing a global force in waterproofing to South Africa
20th June 2019

We believe it’s time to think bigger when it comes to roofs. To push the boundaries of what’s possible and redefine what a roof can mean to all of us. It could be extra living space for your... 


Dynapac Light Compaction equipment - light in weight only!
Dynapac Light Compaction equipment - light in weight only!
27th May 2019

Dynapac Construction Equipment’s range of efficient and versatile Light Compaction Equipment (LCE) is suited to a wide range of tasks that demand easy handling and manoeuverability.    “Our LCE... 


Bova reveals its latest safety footwear innovation at A-OSH and PowerGen this year
16th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Leading safety footwear manufacturer, Bova, show-cased their latest safety footwear offering, featuring innovative dual compound rubber (DCR) soling technology that will better address the specific... 


Making Roads And Bridges Last Longer With Afrisam
Making Roads And Bridges Last Longer With Afrisam
13th May 2019

Construction materials leader AfriSam leverages the power of applied research to make roads, bridges and other concrete structures more resistant to corrosive environments. Among its long term... 


CoreCivils helps Estate Construction bridge the divide
29th April 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A new bridge over the Limpopo River at Platjan border post will enable the faster movement of people and goods between South Africa and Botswana. It supports the establishment of another commercial... 


MB Crusher Introduces The New Generation Of Shafts Screeners: Excellent Multi-Purpose System To Manage Different Types Of Materials Efficiently
9th April 2019

From the creators of the world's first patented multi-functional jaw crusher comes the innovative MB-HDS series, a true revolution beneficial to all users “With this new machine we pushed our... 


Polymers can improve load-bearing, structural elements of roads
5th April 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Local polymer road solution company Romix has developed products that improve the performance of load-bearing and wear layers of roads while reducing the costs of construction and the impact on the... 


National Asphalt Installs New, More Environmentally Friendly Plant At Laezonia
National Asphalt Installs New, More Environmentally Friendly Plant At Laezonia
2nd April 2019

The in-house design of National Asphalt’s new asphalt plant at its Laezonia site north of Johannesburg will give customers the comfort of lower environmental impact while still enjoying competitive... 


Dynapac Equipment purchase made easy for B-BBEE and SMME contractors with Dyn@fin
Dynapac Equipment purchase made easy for B-BBEE and SMME contractors with Dyn@fin
19th March 2019

“The focus from government organisations is to bring previously disadvantaged contractors to the mainstream construction sector. However, in order to achieve this goal, contractors require... 


AECI posts record profit from operations for FY18
26th February 2019 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Specialty chemicals group AECI has achieved its highest ever profit from operations of nearly R2-billion for the year ended December 31, 2018. This was 27% higher than the R1.58-billion profit from... 


OLI South Africa
OLI South Africa
22nd February 2019

Making business simpler for customers, while going global with a first-class product, has proved successful in establishing industrial vibration technology company OLI as the world’s top-selling... 


Complete solution from Bobcat paves the way in roadwork projects
Complete solution from Bobcat paves the way in roadwork projects
24th January 2019

Not only does Bobcat Equipment South Africa offer some of the toughest and most innovative machines on the market, it can also supply complete equipment solutions to speed up project delivery,... 


Mobile Hot-Mix-In-A-Bag Oven Trailer Combo Optimises Labour-Intensive Road Repairs
21st January 2019

With the aim of assisting the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport’s (GDR&T) Tswelopele Contractor Development Programme in the Tshwane region, leading local asphalt expert National Asphalt... 


Concor Boosts Safety And Targeted Enterprises In Eastern Cape Road Project
Concor Boosts Safety And Targeted Enterprises In Eastern Cape Road Project
18th January 2019

Safety of both pedestrians and motorists has been boosted by Concor Infrastructure’s rehabilitation of the R75 double-carriageway between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, while the project has had... 


Process that will ‘drastically’ cut the power needed to  reprocess mining waste edging closer to commercialisation
Process that will ‘drastically’ cut the power needed to reprocess mining waste edging closer to commercialisation
7th December 2018 By: Tracy Klückow

Energy efficiency in the mining and minerals processing sector continues to be a hot topic, especially in South Africa, where increases in the cost of energy sources – namely electricity, diesel... 


Process that will ‘drastically’ cut the power needed to  reprocess mining waste edging closer to commercialisation
Process that will ‘drastically’ cut the power needed to reprocess mining waste edging closer to commercialisation
7th December 2018 By: Tracy Klückow

Energy efficiency in the mining and minerals processing sector continues to be a hot topic, especially in South Africa, where increases in the cost of energy sources – namely electricity, diesel... 


Southern Africa Construction Equipment Rental Market Growing At 3% CAGR To Reach USD 3,500 Million By 2024
2nd July 2018

According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Southern Africa Construction Equipment Rental Market to exceed USD 3.5 billion by 2024. In Southern Africa construction industry,... 


McCloskey International Set to Showcase New Compact Crusher at Intermat 2018
McCloskey International Set to Showcase New Compact Crusher at Intermat 2018
17th April 2018

Intermat visitors will have a chance to view the most recent addition to McCloskey International’s product portfolio, the I34R compact impact crusher, during Intermat Paris, 23-28 April 2018. This... 


Widening Of Bridges At Hopetown
22nd February 2018

Upington-based contractors Botes & Kennedy Manyano are progressing well with the widening of the 312 metre bridge on the N12 carriageway over the Orange River at Hopetown in the Northern Cape. The... 


ROAD TO RECOVERY
Fibertex AM-2 has been introduced to road authorities in several developing African countries as a cost-effective solution to road rehabilitation
Suitable solution for African road conditions
3rd November 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Geosynthetic products manufacturer and supplier Fibertex says its Fibertex AM-2 is the ideal product for road construction and road maintenance projects in Africa, owing to its being highly durable... 


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