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Lesedi to assist Mozal in its aluminium expansion project
7th February 2019 By: Kim Cloete

South African engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi has recently been awarded a contract to assist South32’s Mozal aluminum plant in its expansion project. The $38-million... 


Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
5th December 2018

Mines require a range of hire equipment from time to time. Precisely what equipment is needed depends on the type of mine, explains Rand-Air's Business Development Manager for Long Term Rental,... 


HY-PRO SOLUBLE VARNISH REMOVAL SYSTEM
The Soluble Varnish Removal system attacks the source of the varnish problem on a molecular level, removing the oxidation by-products that form varnish deposits
New soluble varnish removal range available in Africa
30th November 2018

The new Hy-Pro Soluble Varnish Removal (SVR) system – now available from Hytec Fluid Technology (HFT) – offers complete recovery and maintenance for turbine lubricants. The SVR will be available... 


VALUABLE 
Air compressors are an ideal compression solution that offer optimal air for underground mines
Distribution company expands services with air compressors
23rd November 2018

Premium batteries and rotating electrics importer and distributor Probe Corporation added to its distributing services air compressors that provide optimal air compression solutions for local... 


HENRY FOURIE 
There are many benefits to mines hiring equipment on a long-term basis from Rand-Air
Company offers long-term hire contracts on ventilation solutions
23rd November 2018 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Hire compressors can play a cardinal role in keeping some local mines operational, especially amid ageing surface compressors that feed air underground, says portable air compressors and generator... 


New PNG LNG venture one step closer to realisation
16th November 2018 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Papua liquefied natural gas (LNG) project is one step closer to realisation after the joint venture (JV) partners entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Papua New Guinea... 


140 T LATHE
The new 140 t CNC lathe in the Benoni workshop
SA electromechanical firm steadily growing its international presence
16th November 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Local electro-mechanical service provider Marthinusen and Coutts continues to receive service and repair contracts locally, in Africa and internationally, and expects demand for its outsourced... 


Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
Rand-Air long-term equipment hire an 'ore-some' cost-saver for mining operations
23rd October 2018

Mines require a range of hire equipment from time to time. Precisely what equipment is needed depends on the type of mine, explains Rand-Air's Business Development Manager for Long Term Rental,... 


Johnson Controls launches new products as it marks SA milestone
20th April 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Building technology systems multinational Johnson Controls launched the new range of YZ York chillers and the new R-1233zd low-global warming potential and low-pressure refrigerant in South Africa... 


Amplats PGM investment programme CEO Andrew Hinkly
Another hydrogen boost for platinum fuel cells
18th April 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The introduction of platinum-using fuel cells has received another boost with the latest success in hydrogen compression announced by Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) on Wednesday.   Last week,... 


TIME IS MONEY
Johnson Controls’ products can get up and running within 30 seconds
Energy efficiency hot topic in HVAC industry
23rd February 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

The biggest potential for growth in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry lies in energy efficiency, as a great deal of research and development is going into variable-speed... 


EXPO EXTRAVAGANZA
More than 72 000 people attended the AHR Expo
HVAC&R event breaks records
23rd February 2018

The international Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) set six all-time records, including more than 72 000 attendees and 49 995 registered visitors. The 70th edition of... 


DRILLING WORK Redpath Mining's Redbore 90EX is being to raisebore the shafts at energy and chemicals company Sasol’s Impumelelo coal mine
Largest-diameter hole reamed in Africa – contractor
14th July 2017

The reaming phase of a 7.3-m-diameter hole at South African integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol’s Impumelelo coal mine, in Mpumulanga, has been completed, setting an African record for... 


JOHAN ENSLIN
The REHOS cycle is based on proven process components, but features a novel interconnected configuration of these components
New thermodynamic cycle to disrupt the renewables landscape
14th July 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

Thermodynamic technology developer Heat Recovery Micro Systems owner Johan Enslin will introduce a disruptive new avenue for renewable-energy generation that can significantly lower electricity... 


STEVE LINDSEY The founder of Lontra was nominated and shortlisted as a finalist at the 2017 European Inventor Awards
Greener rotary compressor can deliver savings exceeding 20%
14th July 2017

Compressor engineering firm Lontra founder Steve Lindsey devised a more efficient, oil-free rotary compressor that offers a greener solution to traditional compression technology, able to deliver... 


SHOWCASING SPECIALTIES Sulzer will be highlighting its range of specialist services for rotating equipment operators at this year’s POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa
Specialist to showcase latest international developments
14th July 2017

Global engineering company Sulzer will be highlighting the specialist services it has on offer for gas turbines operators and other rotating equipment at this year’s POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa. 


DRIVING FORCE The VECO-Drive increases input speed and generates a high output speed for compressors or pumps
New variable-speed drive showcased at European expo
14th July 2017

Last month multinational industrial machinery manufacturer Voith exhibited power industry  solutions at the POWER-GEN Europe 2017 conference and exhibition, and  one of the main features was its... 


Client delivery focus helps to grow local ventilation business
2nd September 2016 By: David Oliveira

Local fans and ventilation firm MechCaL has registered accelerated growth in all areas of the business over the past two years, owing to the company’s vision of making client delivery a top... 


Kansanshi copper mine renews drill fleet
2nd September 2016 By: Mia Breytenbach

Amid lacklustre global commodity prices and difficult times faced by the Zambian copper mining industry, the country’s largest copper mine, Kansanshi, has opted to renew its fleet of blast hole... 


PERFORMANCE BOOST The DT912Da tunnelling jumbo RD525 hydraulic rock drill, which offers 'superior drilling performance' with high lifetime
New diesel-hydraulic tunnelling jumbo provides high-quality drilling solution
15th July 2016

A new tunnelling jumbo, the DT912D, has been added to the range of products offered by breaking, drilling, crushing tools and equipment provider Sandvik Construction and is equipped with the... 


EMBRACING BEE ENGAGEMENT 
Part Solutions Interactive’s restructuring includes substantial black ownership at holdings, subsidiary and associate levels
Fear strangling transformation, but BEE aids specialist’s growth
15th July 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

Black economic-empowerment (BEE) transformation in South Africa is not as successful as it could be, as BEE engagement is challenged by previously advantaged individuals not understanding the... 


AIR FILTRATION FIGHTS CORROSION
Corrosion in the petrochemicals industry is fostered by the presence of acidic, caustic and oxidising gases
Gas filtration prevents corrosion in plant components
15th July 2016 By: Kimberley Smuts

Air, gas and liquid filtration company Freudenberg Filtration Technologies explains that petrochemical facilities are extremely corrosive environments.  Therefore, an oil refinery commissioned... 


REEFER CARGO VALUE MAXIMISED
Dole eefer container transport preserves and transports the fruit safely using as little energy as possible
Software developed to save container operators millions
8th April 2016

The StarConomy reefer control software designed by manufacturer of dry containers Maersk Container Industry (MCI), in conjunction with fruit multinational Dole, supports reefer  refrigerated... 


TransCanada to invest $570m in new natural gas infrastructure by 2018
TransCanada to invest $570m in new natural gas infrastructure by 2018
17th November 2015 By: Henry Lazenby

Pipeline operator TransCanada has signed new deals to move natural gas to market that will require a further $570-million investment in system expansion by 2018. Subsidiary Nova Gas Transmission... 


Energy efficiency requirements exceeded
2nd October 2015

Rotating machines service provider Sulzer launched its innovative SNS end suction single stage process pump range last month, which is designed to exceed the highest standards of performance and... 


FORD RANGER
New high-capacity air compressors were installed at a Ford assembly plant where the Ranger is manufactured
Vehicle OEM improves efficiency, cuts energy use
14th August 2015 By: Donna Slater

Vehicle manufacturer Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has introduced a wide range of energy-efficient technologies at its Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria, reducing its energy... 


HYDROGEN FUEL CELL
Hydrogen technologies enable variable renewable energy to be stored
HySA develops hydrogen compressor with no moving parts as fuel cell research advances
20th February 2015 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) research organisation Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Infrastructure Centre has developed an electrochemical hydrogen compressor unit with no moving... 


Gladstone and Australia Pacific LNG projects to share infrastructure
25th October 2013 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The developers of two of Australia’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects have signed gas swap and infrastructure connection agreements, allowing the parties to realise capital and... 


Low-maintenance compressors introduced to Africa
25th October 2013

Pretoria-based specialised engineering solutions company Rand Technical Services (RTS) and its Norwegian principal Hystorsys are in the final stages of the development of its non-reciprocating and... 


Industrial plant rental solution effectively used in mining industry
25th October 2013

The success of companies undertaking and executing large-scale projects in the mining sector, such as opencast mining activities, is heavily dependent on the capacity and reliability of its... 


Sandvik takes advantage of bauma to unveil plant, equipment on African continent
4th October 2013 By: Chantelle Kotze

Tooling, materials technology, mining and construction engineering group Sandvik Construction, a division of Sandvik Group, for the first time in Africa launched its Sandvik CH550 cone crusher,... 


Firm punts piping alternative for compressed-air market
25th January 2013 By: Joanne Taylor

Industrial project management and installation company Ocean24 has pioneered the use of poly-ethylene multilayer (PLOMYclick) piping in replacing galvanised material for compressor and airline... 


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