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FRESH AIR The Titan 
Power Breather is a high flow breather which is perfect for tank farms and large flow applications
Range of solutions ensures clean fluids
27th November 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Engineering solutions provider BMG’s Fluid Technology division’s filtration solutions comprise a range of fluid power components and systems. These solutions are supported by the team’s broad... 


BUILDING CONSENSUS 
When the industry becomes more satisfied with this approach to building, and realises the cost benefits of IBT, the uptake of IBT in construction will increase
IBT construction reduces cost, time
20th November 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Student accommodation group STAG African says it can reduce construction time and costs for student accommodation using innovative building technology (IBT) – a first for Africa. “By using such... 


EXPERIENCED RETAIL OUTLET
Many of the staff at Stewart & Lloyds Booysens branch have worked at the store for more than 20 years
Steel supplier relaunches flagship store
23rd October 2020

Steel supplier Stewarts & Lloyds has designed a new retail experience, offering a wider range of products and stock at its flagship store in Booysens, which is expected to facilitate the growth of... 


A NEW GENERATION
The Gen III foam proportioner can handle all types of foam agents, even highly viscous, alcohol-resistant and fluorine-free foam agents
New proportioning system ideal for refineries
4th September 2020 By: Darren Parker

Fire-suppression systems developer FireDos launched the third generation (Gen III) of its foam proportioners for fire extinguishing systems globally at the end of last year. The technology has... 


EMMA CORDER
Consultations determine which chemicals would best suit a company’s requirements and assists in providing a methodology that would best suit the application of these products
Stricter compliance regulations for chemical disinfectants
7th August 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a dramatic increase in the demand for disinfectants to help mitigate the spread of the virus, which, in turn, has prompted the need for strict compliance in... 


Plastic pipes able to surpass the demands placed on modern sewer systems
4th August 2020

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) hosted the fourth instalment of its very popular Quality Workshops on the 22nd of July 2020, focusing on various aspects related... 


EXCLUSIVE VIBES 
Astore Keymak is the sole South African distributor of the Italian-manufactured FIP thermoplastic valves range
Local industry pressurised by ‘cheap imports’
31st July 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

As multinational corporations continue to make inroads into the South Africa market, the thermoplastic valves sector is finding it challenging to compete in an already difficult business environment. 


INNOVATIVE PLASTIC
A SAFi installation in the hydro-metallurgical sector was at a copper mine, where thermoplastic valves provided a solution for the storage and transport of sulphuric acid
Mining trending toward thermoplastic valves
31st July 2020

Industrial manufacturing company BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with the mining sector in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied,... 


MINIMISING DOWN TIME 
A well-integrated fire suppression system minimises the risks of costly downtime that a fire can entail
Webinar discusses heavy-duty-mining-vehicle fire risk
24th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Vehicle fire suppression system solutions provider Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection hosted a webinar last month to discuss the most common fire risk trends for heavy duty mining vehicles, as well as... 


CURIOUS COMPOUNDS
The medical-grade compounds that the company produces are supplied to vendors in the healthcare industry and have been in constant supply
PVC manufacturer emphasises proper use of plastic
17th July 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

While the world is moving towards using less single use plastic, Durban-based polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compound manufacturer Innovative PVC Compounds (IPC) CEO Mubeen Siddiqi says the world cannot... 


Equipment supplier offers range of hoses and fittings
26th June 2020

The Eaton Winner hydraulic braided and spiral hose and fittings distributed locally by industrial equipment supplier BMG meet stringent industry standards for pressure, temperature and abrasion... 


Pipes range offered for various industries
26th June 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Cable conduit and subsoil drainage pipe manufacturer Dura-Line components, which meet stringent quality specifications, are used in conjunction with geosynthetic products manufacturer and supplier... 


Company receives certification, improves product quality
26th June 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Piping manufacturer Rare Plastics has received SANS 4437.2 certification – which is a duplication of ISO 4437.2 – for the manufacture of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) gas pipe in May this year.... 


Sustainable building designs on the rise
12th June 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Although it was previously widely thought to be prohibitively expensive to make the upfront capital investments to go green, uncertainty about the availability of power and water resources, as well... 


Macsteel merges fluid control, pipes divisions
5th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Steel and value-added steel products supplier Macsteel has merged its fluid control division with its pipes, fittings and flanges division. The vertical merger forms part of the company’s focus... 


Coal mine in Serbia gives up new Roman treasure
29th May 2020 By: Reuters

As the sun sank over a vast opencast coal mine in eastern Serbia earlier this month, a small crane eased the front half of a Roman ship from the steep sides of the pit. An excavator cutting... 


Hudaco unlikely to pay dividend as Covid-19 impacts businesses
21st May 2020 By: Donna Slater

Branded automotive, industrial and electronic consumable product importer and distributor Hudaco reports, that despite business disruptions as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, its business... 


FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY 
The Desponia butterfly valves, manufactured in Spain, are available with different lining materials for reliability and extended service life in diverse sectors
Company supports essential service providers amid lockdown
15th May 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial equipment supplier BMG encourages companies operating during South Africa’s Covid-19 lockdown and beyond not to neglect the condition monitoring of process valves. 


SpraySAFE Mist Sanitising Safety Tunnel
SpraySAFE Mist Sanitising Safety Tunnel
14th May 2020

In an effort to contribute towards the fight against COVID-19 and get "back to business", Jachris combined over 44 years' experience in the world of Hose & Fittings with over 10 years' experience... 


Jachris offers frontline sanitising defence for companies to get back to business
Jachris offers frontline sanitising defence for companies to get back to business
6th May 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Hose and fittings manufacturer Jachris is producing an automated mist sanitising safety tunnel that offers a frontline defence against Covid-19 and enables companies to “get back to business”... 


Supplier keeps valves flowing
24th April 2020 By: Halima Frost

Water treatment solutions provider Allmech assures clients that although South Africa is still reeling from the Covid-19 lockdown, implemented last month, the company will continue to supply its... 


UNDER THE PUMP
Werner Pumps has managed to increase its turnaround time, to relieve the pressure of increased demand, by upgrading its facilities
Facility upgrades help to ramp up supply
20th March 2020 By: Halima Frost

Local high pressure pump supplier Werner South Africa Pumps & Equipment has successfully improved its turnaround time from between four and six months to between two and three months to manufacture... 


Process Pipe
Process Pipe
13th March 2020

With branches in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, Process Pipe CAB has established a national footprint as a wholesaler and retailer of carbon and mild steel pipe fittings and flanges. Process... 


Specialised Piping Company
Specialised Piping Company
13th March 2020

SPC is the black empowerment entity, joint venture of Global Empowerment fund together with Process Pipe with branches in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, Specialised Piping Company (SPC) has... 


Is your power backup investment failsafe when Eskom load shedding strikes?
12th March 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A wave of load shedding is hitting the country again, as you would have experienced, no doubt. This has resulted in incidents where service providers such as OR Tambo International Airport, Chris... 


Hudaco Group - adding value in niche markets
Hudaco Group - adding value in niche markets
10th March 2020

Hudaco Industries is a South African group specialising in importing and distributing high-quality branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products, mainly in the southern African... 


Euro Steel
Euro Steel
25th October 2019

Part of AFMETCO Group of Companies, Euro Steel has evolved into one of South Africa’s largest stainless steel, special steels, aluminium and other corrosion-resistant materials distributors and... 


SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
The ongoing drought in Sutherland is killing the livelihoods of the sheep farmers in the region
Drought relief for Karoo sheep farmers
4th October 2019 By: Darren Parker

Pump manufacturer Grundfos, in association with humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, is assisting nonprofit organisation Save the Sheep in providing relief for drought-stricken sheep... 


DIN 2353 Hydraulic Tube Fittings from Gates Exceed Red Rust Corrosion Standards
DIN 2353 Hydraulic Tube Fittings from Gates Exceed Red Rust Corrosion Standards
12th September 2019

Higher rust corrosion protection standards employed by Gates reduce scheduled maintenance costs for end-users Gates, a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power... 


The Klipspringer of Black Mountain
9th September 2019

Hall Core Drilling is an exploration drilling contractor with active operations in several countries on the African continent. The company was founded in 2000 and started out with just one drill... 


Company reduces costs, improves efficiency
9th August 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG’s global fluid sealing products manufacturer Garlock products – along with the company’s technical expertise, on-site maintenance, emission monitoring and repair... 


BUILD A BRIDGE 
The Formtex CPF liners reduce the formation of blowholes and other blemishes on concrete surfaces
Concrete enhancement in harbour infrastructure
2nd August 2019

Geosynthetics solutions company Fibertex encompasses controlled permeability formwork (CPF) liners – Formtex CPF liners – designed for concrete surface enhancement in harbour infrastructure projects. 


PLAYING CATCH-UP The African mining sector is quickly following lighting trends being set by mining sectors abroad
LED trend lights up Africa
12th July 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

The African mining industry’s lighting requirements have evolved from standard high-intensity discharge (HID) products, which have been commonly used over the past 50 years, to more efficient and... 


Process Pipe
Process Pipe
9th July 2019

Process Pipe and its newly acquired company, CAB South Africa, has established a national footprint as a wholesaler and retailer of carbon and mild steel pipes, fittings and flanges in South... 


HANINE VAN DEVENTER
Private-sector companies are seldom knowledgeable or equipped to deal with water-crisis interventions on a regular basis
Water-crisis conditions hold serious implications and challenges
5th July 2019

Integrated infrastructure delivery company AECOM senior engineer Hanine van Deventer stresses that, when a severe multiyear drought, coupled with difficult water-management parameters, is... 


TECH FORWARD
Bosch Rexroth is now more focused on technological innovation, such as the Internet of Things
First customer day at new location hosted
28th June 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Engineering firm Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group of Companies held its first customer day last month at its new location, named Hytec United By Bosch (HUBB), in Kempton Park, Gauteng. 


Rare Plastics
Rare Plastics
28th June 2019

Rare Plastics manufactures and distributes high-hensity polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, fittings and steel backing rings from its factory in Meyerton, Gauteng. Pipes are manufactured to SANS ISO 4427... 


SYKED UP
Integrated Pump Rental’s diesel-driven Sykes units offer pumping capabilities of up to 1 130 ℓ/s and maximum heads of up to 208 m
Diesel-driven pump ideal for remote, corrosive environments
14th June 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With mines’ ever-expanding need for efficient dewatering solutions in remote locations, pump rental specialist Integrated Pump Rental has added the stainless steel Sykes diesel-driven pump to its... 


HIGHLY COMMITTED 
Astore Keymak remains committed to technology and solutions for the chemical, petrochemicals and industrial space
Valves supplier to launch new products
31st May 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

South African thermoplastic valves supplier Astore Keymak is engaged in research and development activities with its suppliers to launch new FIP industrial valves for chemical applications every... 


FLEX THOSE MUSCLES
The Uniflex grease crimper will take center stage at the HAW stand this year
Hydraulics company using expo to highlight products
10th May 2019

Hydraulic component distributor Hydraulic and Automation Warehouse (HAW), a Bosch Rexroth South Africa Group Company, will showcase eight of its niche product lines at this year’s Grain SA NAMPO... 


Graham Whitty
Graham Whitty
10th May 2019 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Graham Whitty, CEO of EMVA, an importer and distributor of industrial stainless-steel pipe, fittings, flanges, round bar and valves. 


The Hydraulic Centre
The Hydraulic Centre
3rd May 2019

In 2017, The Hydraulic Centre (THC) turned 30. It is a wonderful age – old enough to feel confident, yet still youthful. We are full of fresh ideas, new thinking, and enthusiasm for helping our... 


EMVAfrica
EMVAfrica
19th April 2019

EMVAfrica stocks and supplies industrial stainless steel pipes, tubes, fittings, flanges as well as valves and actuators. The powerful new EMVAfrica brand stems from the consolidation of three... 


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Alcohol Breathalysers

Supplier & Distributor of the Widest Range of Accurate & Easy-to-Use Alcohol Breathalysers

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Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

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Alco-Safe
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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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