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NICA Pump & Electric Works
NICA Pump & Electric Works
4th October 2019

NICA Pump and Electric Works (Pty)Ltd is a B-BBEE level 1 contributor operating in the Engineering Sector focussing on Rotating Machinery – “Pumps and Associated Electric Equipment” servicing all... 


Company supports Africa in providing stable electricity supply
20th September 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Notwithstanding the expectation that South Africa’s electricity supply will stabilise in the next three to five years, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) power-generation equipment developer... 


PLANE TECH
Aeroderivative gas turbines were borne from jet engine technology developed by GE Aviation
Gas earmarked as notable power source in sub-Saharan Africa
26th July 2019 By: Halima Frost

Gas is positioned to be a notable contributor to an increased electrification access rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, says multinational conglomerate GE Gas Power sub-Saharan Africa commercial... 


Jozi Power buys back shares from G5
20th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Jozi Power, the mining power station and transformer rental specialist, bought back the entire 29% stake held by its largest shareholder, a subsidiary of Group Five, currently in business rescue.... 


Mining industry supports AIMEX as visitor registrations officially launch
9th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Australia Federal Election campaign has so far seen all sides of politics weighing in on where they see the future of mining heading in this country. As that takes place, the industry itself is... 


HOT HOT HOT
The Doosan generator is one of the long term - mid range - solutions Zest WEG offers
Generator supplier helps combat load-shedding impact
26th April 2019 By: Halima Frost

With inconsistent power supply being an ongoing issue for companies in South Africa, electrical products supplier and local manufacturer Zest WEG Group offers synchronised generator sets (gensets)... 


NEXT GEN GEN
Cummins launched the HSK78G gas generator series last month
Company launched natural gas gensets at electricity show in Dubai
26th April 2019 By: Halima Frost

Global power leader Cummins launched its latest global offering – the HSK78G gas generator series – at the Middle East Electricity show, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in the United Arb... 


DUCKS IN A ROW
If installed and maintained correctly, a genset can minimise operational costs on site
Company making inroads into embedded generation generators
26th April 2019 By: Halima Frost

The global trend of moving towards decentralised embedded generation has encouraged power solutions manufacturer Himoinsa to work with its research and development (R&D) teams to enable its... 


UPWARD TRAJECTORY Mining companies are expected to leverage increased competition between independent power producers for more cost-effective hybrid solutions
Cost benefits to boost mines' adoption of renewable hybrids
22nd February 2019 By: Nadine James

As various projects have demonstrated the value of renewables for reducing diesel, heavy fuel oil (HFO) and gas consumption, mining companies could now benefit from a significant cost reduction... 


TwinPower generator doubles the power, flexibility of containerised gensets
7th December 2018 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Sustainable productivity solutions provider Atlas Copco Power Technique’s new prime power TwinPower containerised generators, the QAC 1100 and QAC 1450, are a well-suited power solution for... 


Local manufacturer supplies backup power to new Sandton development
7th December 2018 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Local manufacturer Zest WEG Group’s Cape Town-based generator set (genset) division is in the process of commissioning two 11 kV, 2 000 kVA gensets for a mixed-use property development in Sandton,... 


MICHAEL VAN NIEKERK
Generators can be a potential source of fire ignition, owing to the high temperatures of the manifold, if not stored correctly
Ventilation key to genset safety
7th December 2018 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Gensets that are stored indoors should be stationed in a well ventilated area to avoid the temperature of the genset rising too high, says fire risk management and support company ASP Fire CEO... 


Leagold to restart RDM ahead of plan
14th November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The water storage facilities at the RDM mine have reached sufficient levels to restart operations, Latin America-focused Leagold said on Tuesday, announcing a planned restart date of November 20.... 


The Zest WEG Group reports continued demand for its WEG transformers, manufactured by WEG Transformers Africa
Zest WEG Group
20th February 2015

Zest WEG Group is Africa’s leading supplier of low- and medium-voltage electric motors, variable-speed drives, softstarters, switchgears, transformers, motor control centres (MCCs), containerised... 


Zest Weg Group Supplies Generator Sets For Kansanshi Mine
23rd June 2014

The ability to provide an engineered backup power supply solution that will ensure optimum reliability in a remote mining region secured Zest WEG Group a contract to supply containerised generator... 


Gensets can manage renewable power – French company
25th October 2013 By: Schalk Burger

Standalone electricity generation sets (gensets) can be used to manage the resulting power produced by solar thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV) renewable-energy generation plants and can also be... 


Generator industry continues to grow
16th September 2011 By: Jessica Hannah

The international generator industry continues to grow and, in recent years, has been characterised by a significant increase in manufacturers, distributors and middlemen, says energy generation... 


Semafo to boost capacity at Burkina Faso mine
8th February 2011 By: Liezel Hill

TSX-listed gold-miner Semafo will spend $25-million to expand the capacity of the plant at its Mana mine in Burkina Faso by the end of this year, the firm said on Tuesday. The company said it... 


Temporary-power giant sees big South African growth potential
21st January 2011 By: Terence Creamer

Global temporary power giant Aggreko, whose South African profile rose sharply last year when it installed 56 MVA of diesel generation capacity to ensure consistent power supply during the... 


Motor distributor acquires new business, expands product offering
12th October 2007 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Local electric motor distributor Zest Electric Motors (Zest) has added well-established motor control centre manufacturer Shaw Controls to its list of local acquisitions. The deal will boost the... 


Motors and drives importer attracts local business interests
25th May 2007

The sole importer of SABS-approved WEG products in southern Africa, Zest Electric Motors & Drives, has acquired the business of IMS Engineering Cape, a specialised genset manufacturer in the... 


New range of standby-power equipment to combat blackouts
20th April 2007

Standby power has become an essential component of doing business locally, as evidenced by the black outs in the Western Cape in 2006. The increased demand for standby power has seen Zest Electric... 


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Avlock International
Avlock International

Avlock International is a leading manufacturer and distributor of Specialized Fastening Systems.

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Weir
Weir

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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Schauenburg SmartMine IoT
Schauenburg SmartMine IoT

SmartMine IoT has been developed with the mining industry in mind, to provides our customers with powerful business intelligence and data modelling...

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The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

The SAIMM started as a learned society in 1894 after the invention of the cyanide process that saved the South African gold mining industry of the...

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