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Further investments in compressor range made
9th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Rand-Air, an established provider of air, nitrogen, power, flow, steam boiler and lighting solutions, further invested in the XATS1200 compressors in its fleet in April.   The compressors,... 


Rio launches scandium oxide demonstration plant
2nd July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has started operations at a new commercial-scale demonstration plant to produce high-quality scandium oxide at its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) metallurgical complex... 


Vale invests C$150m Manitoba to extend Thompson mine life
Vale invests C$150m Manitoba to extend Thompson mine life
30th June 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Vale on Tuesday announced a C$150-million investment in its Thompson nickel mine – its single largest investment in its Manitoba operations in the last two decades. The Thompson... 


CERTIFICATION Carrier is comitted to ensuring that all products are fully certified
The importance of certification – How it drives us forward
25th June 2021

One of the main challenges faced daily is the certification process, how long it takes to get product approved and onto the market and the difficulties in meeting some of the stringent... 


Rio launches scandium oxide demonstration plant
18th June 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has started operations at a new commercial-scale demonstration plant to produce high-quality scandium oxide at its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) metallurgical complex... 


PROTECTING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE
Zinc has significant capacity to protect uncoated steel structures against premature corrosion
Association encourages use of zinc to boost rail
11th June 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa Desk head Simon Norton says there is significant opportunity right now to increase the use of refined zinc for hot dip galvanising of steel, with the... 


Pioneers for sustainable urban regeneration
11th June 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

An urgent shift from traditional market practice towards the ‘green industrial revolution’ is underway, hence specialised commercial property financial services company TUHF’s advocating for the... 


RAND-AIR’S BOILER SOLUTIONS
Rand-Air offers a well-planned and strategic steam boiler rental solution which provides swift, yet reliable 24/7 availability for the production process.
Steam boilers a vital rental solution
4th June 2021

Air, nitrogen, power, flow pumps and lighting solutions provider Rand-Air, part of the global leading provider of compressed air, power, steam and nitrogen rental equipment and services global... 


Energy efficiency financing must be scaled up to unlock opportunities
4th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There is considerable opportunity and potential to be unlocked in energy efficiency projects in South Africa, but more needs to be done with regard to financial solutions to catalyse a take-up of... 


Agency moves to add machine learning to road-safety arsenal
Agency moves to add machine learning to road-safety arsenal
4th June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is exploring the use of machine learning to make more effective use of its data collected from field devices, such as vehicle-detection... 


ENDOSCOPIC VIEW The highly robust furnace endoscopy devices can be used to inspect units at any temperature
New services enhance repairs
28th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

Furnace services company Dickinson Group of Companies’ (DGC’s) new service offerings help to ensure more cost-effective furnace maintenance and repair. DGC added endoscopic furnace inspection... 


Expansion of BEKA SOLAR range
26th May 2021

Our solar street light for outdoor residential and public applications gives you a full customizable option to suit all your off-grid solar lighting requirements. The BEKA SOLAR, combined with... 


MEDIE PRIMARY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY 
Back to school for Medie primary school and back to work for Minergy Coal to provide electricity and computers to learners
Mine fosters symbiosis
21st May 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

An electrification project, which was started in 2019 during the construction of the Masama coal mine – owned by coal mining and trading company Minergy Coal – in Botswana, has progressed to... 


Silver demand for printed and flexible electronics to rise as market matures
20th May 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Silver demand for printed and flexible electronics is forecast to increase 5%, from 48-million ounces in 2021 to 74-million ounces in 2030, consuming 615-million ounces for these applications... 


DIVERSE APPLICATIONS
The OPTIWAY is suitable for use in various industrial environments, including underground haulage, outdoor mining areas, and others
Company introduces robust luminaire
14th May 2021

Industrial lighting solutions provider BEKA Schréder has introduced “one of the most versatile and reliable” industrial light-emitting diode (LED) bulkhead luminaires: the OPTIWAY. The luminaire... 


We are very excited to announce the launch of the SOLARFLOOD, our solar lighting highmast solution for all area applications
30th April 2021

Our solar lighting highmast solution for outdoor open area and rural applications provides you with a high performing, robust option for your off-grid solar lighting requirements. The SOLARFLOOD,... 


Choose your ideal SHUFFLE
28th April 2021

Designed by Schréder, SHUFFLE is a connected, modular approach to outdoor hardware with plug-and-play rotatable modules that contain pre-certified hardware. This smart lighting column integrates... 


NEW INSTALLATION The new V-type girder design with diaphragm joints reduces the equipment's weight
Supplier sends hoists, girders to motor company
23rd April 2021

Motorsport company Bischoff + Scheck AG approached industrial equipment supplier Demag to supply a lightweight crane system that would not damage the newly installed, solar-paneled roof of its new... 


Security Lighting for Letaba Hospital
15th April 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

BEKA Schréder has supplied the security lighting at Letaba Hospital in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Since this new lighting installation, security levels have increased and the number of... 


The new 390 panel solar plant at Weba Chute Systems’ Germiston facility
Weba forges green path to the future
12th April 2021

A new 390 panel solar plant at Weba Chute Systems’ Germiston facility is now making an active contribution to the South African economy’s environmental protection and energy efficiency efforts. As... 


Govt awards energy saving grants
31st March 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The federal government on Wednesday launched A$14-million worth of grants under its broader A$3.5-billion Climate Solutions Package to help lower power bills for high energy-using businesses.... 


Dzunisani Mbalati
Dzunisani Mbalati
19th March 2021

This week we profile Dzunisani Aldworth Mbalati,CEO of energy infrastructure development company DNG Energy  


Concor leverages global standards to lead in Mining
8th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Meeting international standards is not an end-goal but an essential step in continuously raising the performance bar, according to Concor Mining Services HSE & training manager, Neil Fourie. With... 


Caterpillar introduces the new 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators to SA mines
Caterpillar introduces the new 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators to SA mines
8th March 2021

Equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is launching its next generation of excavators, the 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators, into Southern Africa in 2021. “In 2018, Cat introduced its medium-sized... 


See better to work safely
See better to work safely
3rd March 2021

Many underground accidents and near misses are caused due to a lack of lighting in dark and hazardous working areas. Gone are the days of relying only on cap lamps and low intensity stationary... 


Improved trading environment lifts ARB’s performance
26th February 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

A much improved trading environment has enabled investment and property holding company ARB Holdings to achieve increases across the board during the six months ended December 31, 2020. Following a... 


DEPENDABLE POWER DISTRIBUTION
Key advantages of this power distribution system over conventional busbar systems include a simple design, quick installation and improved performance
Range provides dependable power distribution
12th February 2021

Electrical and digital building infrastructure provider Legrand’s range of Zucchini busbars includes the LB PLUS range of busbar trunking systems, designed for the distribution of power from 25 A... 


LIGHTING THE WAY
This solution includes BEKA LEDPOST installed throughout the lodge’s facilities and BEKA SERIES 30 installed at the back-of-house area
Solutions light up local lodge
12th February 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Lighting products supplier BEKA Schréder has supplied exterior lighting solutions to Skukuza Safari Lodge, which was officially opened last November. Located in one of the largest game reserves in... 


Company expands lighting range
12th February 2021

International lighting solutions provider Signify has expanded its Philips Hue portfolio in the US. This expansion includes an outdoor light to further personalise gardens and porches, a new wall... 


MULTIFACETED 
Scandium oxide is used to improve the performance of solid oxide fuel cells, which are used as a power source for data centres and hospitals, as well as in niche products such as lasers and lighting for stadiums or studios
Major enters scandium market
12th February 2021

Diversified major Rio Tinto will become the first producer of high-quality scandium oxide in North America, with construction of a new commercial-scale demonstration plant underway at its Rio Tinto... 


Magnitech
Magnitech
12th February 2021

Magnitech was founded in 1969. Our reputation for providing quality innovative technology and service-excellence has made Magnitech a market-leader in the South African and International lighting... 


Qld HPA project a step closer
11th February 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Queensland Coordinator General has approved ASX-listed Alpha HPA’s plans for a A$300-million high purity alumina (HPA) plant which could create120 jobs. A previously completed definitive... 


Fitch Solutions raises lead price forecast
8th February 2021 By: Donna Slater

Amid improving market fundamentals, financial risk management, solutions and insights company Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) has revised its 2021 lead price... 


MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION
Glencore is actively supporting the FCA, and are encouraging other relevant companies to join the initiative
Miner supports cobalt initiative, secures investment
5th February 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Diversified miner Glencore is playing a significant supporting role in The Fair Cobalt Alliance (FCA), a multi-stakeholder initiative to support the production of fair cobalt in the Democratic... 


EASY TECH
Legrands new series of time switches have been designed for easy programming
Time switch series available locally
5th February 2021

Electric solutions provider Legrand’s AlphaRex and MicroRex series of time switches are now available in South Africa. Both switches, which ensure high-clock precision and energy efficiency in... 


COATED AND COVERED The impellers on the pumps are coated and highly durable, making them able to withstand corrosive materials, to a point
Supplier extends range, suitable for various sectors
29th January 2021 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Air compressor, pumps and generator rental supplier Rand-Air has introduced two robust and durable pump ranges suitable for use in a variety of applications, including within the mining sector.... 


TEENY TINY SPACES
Drones have good lighting and high-resolution imaging technology that can take accurate images of the environment within a boiler
Drone tech allows for expansion
29th January 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With technology advancement in the drone industry and drone access expanding from military to commercial use, rope access specialists Skyriders found that drones could be successfully used in the... 


Accessing the inaccessible – next level underground mine surveying and safety from Gammatec
Accessing the inaccessible – next level underground mine surveying and safety from Gammatec
29th January 2021

The use of drones for mapping open-pit mines is well established but flying drones underground in dark, unstable, inaccessible areas without the availability of global positioning systems (GPS) has... 


Rio Tinto enters scandium market with Canada plant
15th January 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified major Rio Tinto is set to become North America’s first producer of scandium oxide, with the construction of a commercial scale demonstration plant at its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT)... 


Nissan to launch small Magnite SUV in local market
15th January 2021 By: Irma Venter

Japanese carmaker Nissan has confirmed that it will bring the newly launched Magnite sports-utility vehicle (SUV) to the local market early in 2021. Pricing will only be announced nearer to the... 


Favorsea Africa
Favorsea Africa
14th January 2021

Favorsea Africa is focused on safety and ensuring that our clients have the best solutions to simplify day to day mining challenges. With collision avoidance at our core, Favorsea Africa developed... 


BEKA Schréder wins Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award
10th December 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

BEKA Schréder is proud to have won the Best Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year Award at this year’s SEIFSA Awards for Excellence. BEKA Schréder was given this recognition for the work they... 


BEKA Schréder is excited to announce the expansion of the LEDTEC Range. The cost-effective ECOTEC is the new addition to the range.
20th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The LEDTEC is an LED lowbay range designed for energy-efficient lighting in industrial, commercial and petrochemical retail environments. The LEDTEC range is optimized to deliver the best overall... 


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