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WEG Africa Sales & Marketing Executive Director Rodrigo Cetenareski talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Electric motor manufacturer highlights range of products for global client base
9th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies WEG was founded in 1961 and has grown into one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than... 


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Repair service underpins company’s support of industrial sectors
23rd January 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Industrial equipment supplier BMG repairs Hansen industrial gear units (IGUs) in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s documented procedures, consequently preserving the design tolerances and... 


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Mill upgrade improves aluminium processing
23rd January 2026

Engineering and metallurgy solutions company SMS group has successfully upgraded the motors and drives in the one-stand reversing hot rolling mill – originally built by a third-party rolling mill... 


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Firm warns against motor replacement procrastination
23rd January 2026

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world’s electricity, according to the International Energy Agency, states WEG's Electric Motor LV&HV executive Fanie Steyn. Therefore, improving motor... 


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Oil-lubricated rolling bearings improve reliability of electric motors
23rd January 2026

Industrial downtime is often caused by defective bearings. Studies show that about 80% of all bearing damage is owing to insufficient or incorrect lubrication. This is associated with overheating,... 


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Oversupplied rare earths market faces uneven investment trends
5th December 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the rare earths market is currently oversupplied, US efforts to diversify supply away from China are driving investment for some minerals, while other minerals encounter constrained... 


Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
Avoid The Pain of Motor Replacement Procrastination
4th December 2025

Electric motors consume nearly half of the world's electricity (IEA). From heavy-duty cranes and pumps to conveyor belts and air conditioning, the world literally moves on electric motors.... 


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Mechatronic drive units for local automotive plant
23rd October 2025

A major automotive manufacturer in Gauteng has been supplied with 150 MOVIGEAR mechatronic drive units from SEW-EURODRIVE. Two variants of the units were supplied to drive conveyors in a high... 


SAIMC COO and SAIMC User Advisory Council chairperson Gerhard Greeff
People remain central to deriving full value from tech, SAIMC conference hears
16th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Three presenters participating in industry organisation the Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Computer Engineering’s (SAIMC’s) 2025 summit highlighted the importance of... 


Willem Strydom, Business Development Electronics Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE says MEPS rules create opportunity but smart moves are critical
10th October 2025

South African regulations on premium efficiency IE3 motors open a door of opportunity for geared motor users, says SEW-EURODRIVE, but forward planning and the considered advice of established and... 


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Organisation positions motor efficiency as key deliverable
10th October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Electric motors are central to South Africa’s mining operations – powering fans, pumps, conveyors and other essential equipment – making developments in motor and drive technology increasingly more... 


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Certified braking system boosts mine winder safety
10th October 2025

Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 certification from the International Electrical Commission (IEC) has been achieved for electric motors and large drive systems company Innomotics and mechanical... 


Africa’s world-class service provider for rotating equipment
Africa’s world-class service provider for rotating equipment
10th October 2025

Founded in 1954 by a group of recognised leaders in the repair and servicing of electric motors, Marthinusen and Coutts (M&C), a division of ACTOM,  has grown into a trusted service provider for... 


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Benefits of new electric range expected to advance uptake
3rd October 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

The e-Power Powertrack range of mobile crushers and screens from equipment solutions provider Athos Crushing & Screening is poised to meet the growing demand for greener mining and quarrying... 


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Southern Africa gets fully electric mobile crushers and screens
1st October 2025

Athos Crushing and Screening, a sister company to Pilot Crushtec International, recently launched what is believed to be the first fully electric line of mobile crushers and screens in Southern... 


360 degree solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025
360 degree solutions at NAMPO Cape 2025
30th September 2025

NAMPO Cape 2025 attracted nearly 50 000 visitors to Bredasdorp Park this September, making it the most successful show since Nampo Cape’s launch in 2018. BMG’s stand – with the theme ‘360 degree... 


Willem Strydom, Electronics Business Development Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE drives innovation at automotive plant with MOVIGEAR® Installation
25th September 2025

A major automotive manufacturer in Gauteng has boosted its operational efficiency, safety and energy savings with the installation of SEW-EURODRIVE’s advanced MOVIGEAR® mechatronic drive system in... 


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Research in South Africa to unlock aircraft innovation on cutting edge – expert
12th September 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The investment in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research for aircraft in South Africa is crucial for driving innovation, decarbonising aviation, reducing prototype costs and sustainably... 


The Powertrack PT Pro ST-08E mobile triple-deck screen offers versatile performance while eliminating diesel costs
Leading the charge towards fully electric mobile crushers and screens
5th September 2025

As contractors in southern Africa seek to reduce operating costs to remain competitive, the recent arrival of the fully electric Powertrack range from Athos Crushing and Screening unlocks a new era... 


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Pensana notes positive market developments as NdPr prices rise
20th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Rare earth prices have risen strongly following the US government’s agreement with MP Materials setting a price of $110 000/t of neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) and the Chinese government banning... 


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Upskilling drives delivery to African markets
14th August 2025

Drive and automation solutions provider SEW-EURODRIVE highlights its continued development of local skills and technical training within its network of African subsidiaries and partners. Through... 


Coal fly ash could yield up to 45 000 t/y of rare earth metal – more than twice Australia’s 2021 production and nearly 30% of current global output.
Australian university turns coal waste into critical metals opportunity
14th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Researchers at Australia's Monash University in Melbourne have developed a cleaner, more efficient method to extract rare earth elements (REEs) from coal fly ash, mine tailings and electronic waste... 


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Refillable automatic grease dispensers reduce carbon emissions and plastic waste
8th August 2025

SKF, in collaboration with its authorised distributor Bearing Services Richards Bay, recently delivered a refillable lubricator solution to a well-known South African paper recycling company... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s recent African regional workshop in Johannesburg brought together teams from across the continent for hands-on product training and cross-border knowledge sharing
Building skills and sharing knowledge key to SEW-EURODRIVE’s growth in Africa
1st August 2025

Operating successfully in Africa demands far more than the delivery of products or technology - it requires a deep understanding of local conditions, proactive skills development and sustained... 


Electric empty container handlers the obvious choice for SA ports
Electric empty container handlers the obvious choice for SA ports
14th July 2025

As infrastructure upgrades, digitalisation and efficiency measures take shape at South African ports, this surge in activity underscores a critical need for significant investment in electric... 


Research Project on Production Technology Transformation Enters Second Phase
4th July 2025

Innomotics, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems, is coordinating the consortium for the research project “EA 2.0 – Integrated Product and Process Innovation for... 


Innomotics wins twice at the German Brand Award 2025
Innomotics wins twice at the German Brand Award 2025
1st July 2025

Innomotics, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems, has received two awards at this year’s German Brand Award in Berlin. The brand strategy “Redefining reliable... 


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New regulations for electric motors come into effect
27th June 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa's Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) have now come into effect, marking the start of the phasing out of most three-phase, low-voltage electric motors rated IE1 in the country... 


Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze
Lynas adds terbium oxide to heavy rare earths portfolio
18th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths has announced a milestone in its heavy rare earths strategy with the first production of separated terbium oxide at its advanced materials plant in Malaysia. This... 


Innomotics electrifies major mining operation in Chile
17th June 2025

Innomotics, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems, has been awarded a major electrification project to support an important mining operation in northern Chile. The... 


ASX juniors tapped in Brazil’s critical minerals drive
ASX juniors tapped in Brazil’s critical minerals drive
13th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Several ASX-listed companies have secured a foothold in Brazil’s million-dollar-plus push to build strategic mineral supply chains, with their projects selected for funding under programmes backed... 


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Motor manufacturer expands capabilities to meet demand
30th May 2025

To meet the growing demand for customised, high-performance specialised electric motors in heavy engineering, electric motor manufacturer Hexagon Electrical announced the expansion of its... 


Innomotics wins Platinum TITAN Brand Award for Best Corporate Rebranding
17th April 2025

Innomotics, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems, has been awarded with the Platinum TITAN Brand Award for Best Corporate Rebranding. The international jury... 


SA company secures motor control panel order from Uganda mine
4th April 2025

As iTek Drives continues to expand its reached into Africa, the company is preparing to build motor control panels for a mine in Uganda. This order will be shipped with variable frequency drives... 


Innomotics and Danfoss Drives Strengthen Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Motor and Drive Solutions
Innomotics and Danfoss Drives Strengthen Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Motor and Drive Solutions
31st March 2025

Innomotics GmbH, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems and Danfoss Drives A/S, a global leader in low-voltage drives, are pleased to announce the next phase of... 


What Products Contain Lithium-ion batteries? Powering Boundless Exploration and Connectivity
27th March 2025

You may have heard of lithium-ion batteries, but did you know these compact powerhouses aren’t just used to power fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable devices? SafeQuip, a leading... 


Parker at bauma 2025: Driving the Future of Off-Road Mobility
26th March 2025

Technology Inside That Moves Your World – Cleaner, Smarter, Safer, and More Efficiently Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, will showcase its portfolio of... 


Image of a control panel fitted to an electric hoist
Local distributor supplies control panels to sub-Saharan Africa
25th March 2025

With a focus on the distribution of British-manufactured Invertek Drives’ variable frequency drives across Africa, Johannesburg-based iTek Drives has expanded its product range to include resistors... 


Saving energy and money: What's driving the IE3 motor revolution?
17th March 2025

How new MEPS regulations can benefit businesses that rely on electric motors The International Efficiency 3 (IE3) motor standard will soon become South Africa's legal minimum standard, mandating... 


Delba Electrical
How Delba Electrical helps clients improve motor efficiency
14th March 2025

The role of energy efficiency in electrical rotating machine repairs At Delba Electrical, energy efficiency is a key focus. As a leader in the repair and maintenance of electrical rotating... 


MOVI-C range display
Sizeable upturn in automation, digitalisation of SSA’s industries
28th February 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

With its roots in Europe, which is leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution, drive technology and automation specialist SEW-EURODRIVE has the necessary experience to meet the growing demand for... 


Innomotics Powers Largest Heat Pump System in the Netherlands
27th February 2025

Innomotics, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems, has played a pivotal role in the realization of the largest heat pump system in the Netherlands. It is located at... 


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21st February 2025

Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world producing more than... 


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