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PROTECTING VALUABLE ASSETS
The design of a photovoltaic plant lightning protection system requires an engineer with some specialist knowledge and experience to ensure adequate protection
Best practice engineering crucial for supporting solar in South Africa
14th July 2017

Although the global solar industry is growing rapidly, photovoltaic (PV) plants are still relatively new in South Africa and require professional design expertise to ensure best practice... 


SPEED OF LIGHT
The demand for connectivity and higher speeds in cable networks has created many opportunities for cable companies on the telecommunications front for fibre-optic technology
Increased demand for fibre connectivity cables and accessories
14th July 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Cable accessories company Tank Industries says the telecommunications industry is picking up, owing to the uptake of fibre-optic cables in domestic and new build commercial installations.  


SMALLER AND FASTER
Lapp Group Southern Africa states it is an enormous challenge to combine the requirements of flexibility, robustness and the highest data rates into cable solutions
Industry 4.0 will affect connectivity
14th July 2017

As Industry 4.0 advances, the demands on cable and connection technology will also change, states cable connector producer the Lapp Group, predicting that the speed at which data is transferred... 


LEX VAN WYK
Teraco continues to experience high demand for its neutral data centre facilities, underpinned by strong growth in Internet penetration into Africa and increased cloud adoption
Neutral Internet exchange point reaches 170 Gb/s and five-year milestones
19th May 2017 By: Schalk Burger

Data centre company Teraco’s neutral Internet exchange point (IXP) peering subsidiary NAPAfrica has grown to 170 Gb/s with 386 members since 2012, and is ranked as the third-largest IXP in the... 


Grid storage to decrease electricity infrastructure cost
21st October 2016

Information and communication technology company Xon notes that grid storage solutions can help to overcome the challenges associated with the cost to build and maintain infrastructure for total... 


Letlhakane mine tailings resource treatment project, Botswana
Letlhakane mine tailings resource treatment project, Botswana
21st October 2016 By: Sheila Barradas

Construction of the Letlhakane mine tailings resource treatment project is currently 80% complete. 


Kenya sets 2020 universal electricity connectivity goal
Kenya sets 2020 universal electricity connectivity goal
26th February 2016 By: John Muchira

Kenya will in April embark on an ambitious project aimed at achieving universal electricity connectivity by 2020. Over 50% of the country's citizens do not have access to electricity, as only... 


New hydraulic hybrid drive transmission exceeds US fuel-economy standards
16th October 2015

Motion and control technology specialist Parker Hannifin announced last month that its RunWise hydraulic hybrid drive transmission meets the fuel-economy standards that the US Environmental... 


VERSATILE
The CleanScrape Cleaner can be used in a wide range of applications including mining, coal handling, quarrying, cement and scrap
Company becomes sole distributor of conveyor belt cleaning system
2nd October 2015

Belt conveyor technology company Martin Engineering has become the sole distributor of the CleanScrape Cleaner conveyor belt cleaning system – taking exclusive responsibility for its sales in... 


Protection plea
Protection plea
14th August 2015 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s leading steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has made a strong case for increasing tariffs for an industry that is somewhat unique among its global peers in not enjoying... 


On-The-Air (15/05/2015)
On-The-Air (15/05/2015)
15th May 2015 By: Martin Creamer

Every Friday morning, SAfm’s AMLive’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly.  Reported here is this Friday’s At the Coalface... 


TERRY O'KELLY  The Ridgid RE60 was well received by industry after its European and US launch late last year
New three-in-one electrical tool launched this month in South Africa
3rd April 2015 By: Kimberley Smuts

After successfully launching the new Ridgid RE60 three-in-one electrical tool in Europe and the US late last year, US-based hand-held tools manufacturer Ridge Tool Company will this month make the... 


MATHYS WEHMEYER End-users should consider the total cost of ownership, the total cost of power usage, maintenance, as well as the cost involved in the loss of usage and not just the purchase price of the pump
Pumps association chairperson advises on pump longevity
12th September 2014

Southern African Pump Systems Development Association (Sapsda) chairperson Mathys Wehmeyer advices the mining industry and other users of submerged pumps to take into account the actual cost... 


India’s Powerhouse Pavilion at WAMPEX
16th May 2014

The West African Mining and Power Expo features a packed Indian Pavilion this year, with over 25 exhibitor companies set to arrive from the Asian powerhouse. WAMPEX, now celebrating its 21st year,... 


LONG-TERM COMMITMENT Aberdare Cables has been supplying products to Eskom for since 1954
Cable manufacturer supplies Eskom
16th May 2014 By: Ilan Solomons

Local power cable manufacturer Aberdare Cables, a Powertech company within the JSE-listed Altron Group, is supplying cables to State-owned power utility Eskom for use on several of the utility’s... 


Powertech perfectly placed for growth in Africa
Powertech perfectly placed for growth in Africa
16th May 2014

Powertech, a 100% owned subsidiary of the JSE-listed Altron group, comprising Altron TMT (amalgamation of Altech and Bytes) and Altron Power (Powertech), over the years, adjusted and reviewed... 


STAINLESS STEEL STRAPPINGThere are about 150 grades of stainless steel, but only about 12 of these grades can be used for stainless steel strapping
Company aims to provide stainless steel strapping for additional industries
25th October 2013 By: Ilan Solomons

In the upcoming months, sole Band-It stainless steel clamping and identification systems distributor Banding & Identification Solutions Africa (Bisa) will use traditional and social media platforms... 


  Vaal engineers come together for a cause
Vaal engineers come together for a cause
25th October 2013 By: Samantha Herbst

Engineers, as well as rigging, crane, scaffolding and related companies, based in the Vaal Triangle, consolidated their skills earlier this month to support the Vanderbijlpark Rotary Club’s... 


Supplier of flameproof equipment constantly investing in new technology
4th October 2013 By: Carina Borralho

Underground and surface vehicle safety equipment suppliers John Ratcliffe GM Andre Robberts tells Mining Weekly that the company spends about 10% of its turnover on the research and development... 


Slurry pumps limit flooding risk in mines
4th October 2013

The risk of flooding underground while mining is a reality and needs to be properly addressed by mining companies, warns South Africa-based submersible slurry pump manufacturer Hazleton Pumps.... 


Discounted prices for iron-ore would give local manufacturing the edge
25th January 2013 By: Leandi Kolver

South Africa will not have a competitive advantage unless it offers a discounted price for key inputs, such as steel, to the local manufacturing sector, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)... 


Discounted iron-ore would give local manufacturing the edge
25th January 2013 By: Leandi Kolver

South Africa will not have a competitive advantage, unless it offers a discounted price for key inputs, such as steel, to the local manufacturing sector, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)... 


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Developed to exceed the latest EN 15964 standards for police breathalysers proving that it will remain accurate and reliable for many years to come.

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