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Superior Finishing Products The Difference Between Satisfactory And Outstanding
Superior Finishing Products The Difference Between Satisfactory And Outstanding
30th October 2017

Andrew Mentis maintains that although supplementary building products are not necessarily essential to building work, they are essential to good quality building work. “The sad fact is that, unless... 


DIAMONDIFEROUS 
Zimbabwe has deposits of high-quality diamonds, which are in high demand on the global market
Myriad of opportunities in Zim’s mining sector
8th September 2017

Zimbabwe is poised for growth and, with the country committed to ensuring a sustainable growth path, there are a host of investment opportunities in the mining industry to be capitalised on. This... 


MAIN VEIN Rainbow Rare Earths is focused on exposing Gasagwe’s main vein, at the Gakara project’s initial mining site
Burundi rare earths project on track for first production
14th July 2017 By: Nica Schreuder

Rare-earth element mining company Rainbow Rare Earths says it has made significant progress towards achieving first production at its Gakara rare earths project in Burundi, East Africa, with about... 


World’s most powerful demolition hammer from Bosch
World’s most powerful demolition hammer from Bosch
27th March 2017

The world’s most powerful electric breaker has been launched by Bosch for demolition work in concrete, stone, or asphalt. The Bosch GSH 27 VC Professional has an impact energy of 69 joules, with an... 


Product testing facility construction to be completed this year
17th February 2017 By: Kimberley Smuts

The construction of Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa’s (Redisa’s) Product Testing Institute (PTI), which started last year, is expected to be completed in the second... 


SAPREF The 10/20 bitumen is available for direct pick-up at the Shell and BP South African Petroleum Refineries in Durban
Opportunities for bitumen producers increased in Africa
2nd September 2016

With there being various commitments to improve infrastructure made by African countries, bitumen producers will be assured of significant work in future, says oil industry company Royal Dutch... 


Atlas Copco Road Construction Equipment appoints new equipment & aftermarket dealer
Atlas Copco Road Construction Equipment appoints new equipment & aftermarket dealer
24th May 2016

Dynapac Road Construction Equipment, a division of Atlas Copco Construction Technique, brings its product and service solutions offering closer to customers around the country through the... 


Atlas Copco Silent Demolition Tools – A cut above
Atlas Copco Silent Demolition Tools – A cut above
7th April 2016

The Atlas Copco heavy-duty high performance Combi Cutter and Multi Grapple are the silent demolition tools of choice for the TW Group in Secunda, Mpumalanga. According to CEO Billy Te Water, the... 


Much Asphalt completes SprayPave acquisition
19th February 2016 By: Irma Venter

Much Asphalt has completed the acquisition of SprayPave, following Competition Commission approval for the transaction, says Much Asphalt MD Bennie Greyling. Much Asphalt is South Africa’s largest... 


FUTURE INNOVATION 
The brake’s patented solution uses a 0.3 m2 vacuum plate below the vehicle, which activates in 0.1 seconds and produces a downforce of 15 000 N
Brake reduces vehicle stopping distance by up to 40%
2nd October 2015

Sweden-based automotive safety systems manufacturer Autoliv is showcasing a new vacuum braking system – the Torricelli brake – developed to significantly reduce the stopping distance for autonomous... 


Irene Glen Estate Chooses Technicrete Paving
Irene Glen Estate Chooses Technicrete Paving
3rd July 2015

Managing the maintenance budget within a Sectional Title or Full title managed property throws up many challenges for the Trustees or Estate Managers, not least the requirement by owners that value... 


Chicago Pneumatic launches new Red Hawk range
Chicago Pneumatic launches new Red Hawk range
2nd July 2015

International construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has unveiled its Red Hawk range of motor drills and breakers. With three options available, the new range is suitable for roads,... 


DTP Terrassement welcomes IronPlanet to the jungle
19th May 2015

IronPlanet, the world’s leading online auction platform for buying and selling used construction equipment, has been demonstrating its flexible service approach through a partnership with DTP... 


Goscor Power Products Augments its Light Construction Equipment Offering with the Introduction of H-Power
Goscor Power Products Augments its Light Construction Equipment Offering with the Introduction of H-Power
23rd February 2015

Goscor Power Products (Pty) Ltd, part of the Goscor Group of Companies and a leading Southern African distributor of a quality range of generators, engines and pumps, was recently appointed as the... 


Murray & Roberts Infrastructure Awarded 22 Month Contract By Trac
Murray & Roberts Infrastructure Awarded 22 Month Contract By Trac
2nd December 2014

Murray & Roberts Infrastructure has been awarded a 22 month contract by Trans African Concessions for upgrade work on the strategically vital N4 toll road connecting South Africa with Mozambique.... 


Murray & Roberts Infrastructure Successfully Completes
Murray & Roberts Infrastructure Successfully Completes
24th October 2014

Murray & Roberts Infrastructure has successfully completed a challenging runway rehabilitation project at George Airport in the Western Cape for the Airports Company South Africa that involved... 


DUST BUSTERS
GreenGrip eliminates dust on the mine’s semi-permanent roads, improving mineworkers’ health and reducing maintenance costs
Enviro company limits dust at Zambia copper mine
12th September 2014 By: David Oliveira

Environmental management company I-Cat Environmental Solutions is supplying Zambian copper mine Kansanshi, owned and operated by mining companies First Quantum Minerals and ZCCM-IH, with its... 


S.A. Has Expertise For World-Class Concrete Roads
S.A. Has Expertise For World-Class Concrete Roads
5th August 2014

“Most of the many potholes in our roads are on asphalt pavements, essentially due to lack of maintenance,” says The Concrete Institute. South Africa has the expertise and technology to design,... 


IROCK Introduces TC-20 Track Impact Crusher
IROCK Introduces TC-20 Track Impact Crusher
4th August 2014

IROCK Crushers, a leader in global sales of mobile screening and crushing equipment, introduces the new TC-20 Track Impact Crusher. The unit combines a larger feeder, a high-performance four-bar... 


CEMCO Inc.’s Turbo™ 80 VSI Crusher Produces Consistent Material Economically and Efficiently
CEMCO Inc.’s Turbo™ 80 VSI Crusher Produces Consistent Material Economically and Efficiently
4th August 2014

Turbo™ 80 VSI Crusher is an efficient, highly productive vertical shaft impact crusher capable of processing a variety of aggregate materials and industrial minerals. Available in two models, the... 


Construction Unlimited On Show at WAMPEX
19th May 2014

The forthcoming West African Mining and Power Exhibition in Accra will host a large contingent of Indian companies, including construction machinery specialist Delco Automotive India. WAMPEX takes... 


Construction Unlimited On Show at WAMPEX
19th May 2014

The forthcoming West African Mining and Power Exhibition in Accra will host a large contingent of Indian companies, including construction machinery specialist Delco Automotive India. WAMPEX takes... 


TRAINING FOR GROWTH
The Concrete Institute offers several training courses for the industry
SA concrete industry successful
16th May 2014 By: Donna Slater

The South African concrete industry continues to be successful and is on par with international best practice in terms of large-scale projects, reports nonprofit educational organisation The... 


Portable PitbullTM 2300 Screening Plant Features Redesigned Conveyor, Increased Output, Electric Option
14th November 2013

The rugged Pitbull 2300 Screening Plant manufactured by Lake Erie Portable Screeners gives landscapers, contractors and municipalities a compact and portable machine that delivers maximum... 


Much Asphalt Splits From Murray & Roberts Group
1st November 2013

Much Asphalt, South Africa’s leading supplier of hot mix asphalt to the construction industry, became an independent entity on 1 November 2013 following the acquisition of the business from Murray... 


Mine access road on track
1st November 2013 By: Jonathan Rodin

Construction company Basil Read has completed 60% of an access road to the second-largest uranium mine in the world, Husab mine, in Namibia, reports Basil Read MD Dave Bennett. 


Company looks to secure next phase of toll road
1st November 2013 By: Jonathan Rodin

Concor Roads & Earthworks, an operating division of South African construction contractor Murray & Roberts Construction, is hoping to secure the next phase of the Bakwena toll concession, expected... 


Maptek I-Site 3D technology used to model Mount Panorama race circuit
30th October 2013

Late last year Maptek was asked to model Mount Panorama in New South Wales for a video game. It is the first time the game developer has used laser scan data to model a racetrack. The hotly... 


New pneumatic and hydraulic machines launched
18th October 2013

The new Caterpillar Cat CW34 pneumatic roller, which performs equally well on granular materials, as well as all types of asphalt mix designs, can be deployed on every compaction phase owing to its... 


Company Annoucements:Protech Khuthele Bags Three Contracts To The Tune Of R350 Million
7th October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In the past three months, Protech Khuthele, the JSE-listed civil engineering and construction-related services Group, has been awarded three contracts comprising roads, construction and waterworks... 


Industry better prepared for infrastructure roll-out following 2011 bitumen shortages
8th February 2013 By: Joanne Taylor

After the October 2011 bitumen shortage in South Africa, suppliers are better prepared for government’s planned infrastructure plans until 2030, as a result of valuable lessons learnt in the... 


Empowered rail group to pursue localisation workflow
8th February 2013 By: Terence Creamer

A consortium lead by South Africa’s State-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and black-economic empowered Commuter Transport Engineering (CTE) has acquired Union Carriage & Wagon (UCW)... 


Company Announcement: New bucket crushers from Atlas Copco
10th January 2013

Atlas Copco launches a range of four rig-mounted bucket crushers for efficient and economic recycling of all types of inert material on site 


Anglo, Lafarge complete UK assets merger
8th January 2013 By: Natasha Odendaal

Diversified miner Anglo American and cement producer Lafarge on Tuesday completed the merger of their UK-based assets after receiving the final go-ahead from the UK Competition Commission. The... 


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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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FlameBlock is a proudly South African company that engineers, manufactures and supplies fire intumescent and retardant products to the fire...

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