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SEALED SHUT 
Typical R5 rotary vane vacuum pump from Busch for use in chamber packaging machines
Vacuum packaging increases fresh food shelf life
14th August 2020

Fresh foods such as meat, sausage, fish, and cheese are usually vacuum packaged at a pressure of around five millibars. At this pressure, the oxygen content in the remaining residual air is so... 


HANDY RANGE
Bearings International has seen a huge increase in demand for its range of Grippaz hand gloves and has increased its stockholding
Sector welcomes bearing distributor’s new products
7th August 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

Demand for the agriculture-specific products offered by Southern Africa bearings and power transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI) is slowly picking up now that lockdown... 


Association addresses Covid-19 challenges
7th August 2020

The industry body representing the local vinyls industry Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) hosted a virtual annual general meeting in May. Speaking about the impact of Covid-19 on the... 


ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE
Small-scale farming can be encouraged to provide produce for the containerised factory, which comes prefitted with dryer units
Mobile factories reduce time, costs
7th August 2020 By: Cameron Mackay

Agricultural processing equipment supplier Dryers for Africa supplies containerised processing factories fitted with agricultural dryer units which enable clients without access to a factory to buy... 


Free Webinar – Stainless Steel:  Case Studies in Corrosion
Free Webinar – Stainless Steel: Case Studies in Corrosion
4th August 2020

Chemical Investigation Services, in partnership with Creamer Media Contract Publishing will be hosting The Essentials of Stainless Steel - Case Studies in Corrosion webinar on Wednesday, 26 August... 


SUPERIOR BENEFITS 
Hemp boasts several characteristics that make it superior from an ecological and economic perspective
Hempcrete advantageous for construction
31st July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Hempcrete provides several advantages when used for the construction of a building, says Cape Town-based architecture firm Wolf and Wolf Architecture founder and principal Wolf Wolf. Hempcrete is a... 


CSIR rolls out local ventilator as part of Covid-19 response
24th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with a number of local partners, has completed work on a local ventilator to be rolled out nationwide to patients showing... 


Nucleus Mining & Africa Logistics
Nucleus Mining & Africa Logistics
24th July 2020

Nucleus Mining & Africa Logistics is a projects and supply chain company focussed on planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related... 


Partnership formed to distribute hand sanitisers to vulnerable communities
23rd July 2020 By: Donna Slater

Precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater, gold miner AngloGold Ashanti, energy and chemicals company Sasol and logistics company Imperial Logistics have formed a strategic partnership to distribute... 


COVERED UP
Disposable coveralls provide the same degree of protection as standard washable coveralls without the need to decontaminate them after use
Locally manufactured PPE ensures peace of mind
17th July 2020

Durban-based packaging and materials handling designer and manufacturer Conceptainer has responded to government’s call for assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic and now supplies a full range of... 


Virtual event to showcase opportunities arising from mega Moz gas projects
Virtual event to showcase opportunities arising from mega Moz gas projects
16th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

A virtual event is being planned for early August to expose South African companies to the opportunities that are likely to arise directly from the mega-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects... 


HALL MONITOR
The Plast iCOF has been developed to automatically monitor the coefficient of friction in bottling or canning lines
New monitoring system introduced into market
10th July 2020

Engineering components provider BMG’s Light Materials Handling division has introduced a new condition monitoring system, the Plast iCOF, which has been developed to automatically monitor the... 


A new breathalyser procedure and holding station has what it takes to aid in COVID-19 prevention in South Africa
29th June 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Along with the reopening of bottle stores on June 1st as South Africa moved to Level 3 lockdown, many commercial and manufacturing sectors began their phased return to work. Back to business means... 


Moody’s says hope for base metals demand recovery lies largely in China
Moody’s says hope for base metals demand recovery lies largely in China
26th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service says the Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant deterioration in economic indicators and global growth forecasts, while hurting base metals demand. The... 


A buyer’s guide to Sasol’s $5bn asset sale process
25th June 2020 By: Bloomberg

Sasol has accelerated an asset disposal program that could eliminate more than half of the company’s debt. The South African company is trying to raise cash amid cost overruns and lower oil prices.... 


Nampak CEO Erik Smuts
Covid-19 pall hangs over Nampak’s recovery prospects
12th June 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Packaging group Nampak announced on Friday that impairments of R3-billion, which related to its Nigerian and Angolan operations, had contributed materially to a slump in its interim results for the... 


Hillside Aluminium in Richards Bay.
Aluminium in spotlight as LME opts for low-carbon trading platform
8th June 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Aluminium may find itself with an officially recognised ‘green’ tag when a low-carbon version of the metal is given new trading platform next year. FT Weekend and Aluminium International Today have... 


TIPS Tracker: The economy and the pandemic
TIPS Tracker: The economy and the pandemic
1st June 2020

Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies' (TIPS's) 'Tracker: The economy and the pandemic' highlights important trends in the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa and how they affect the economy. Trends... 


HEAVY LIFTING 
Tellap bags have two strong plastic sleeves that are integrated into the base of the bag to replace the conventional wooden pallet
Pallet-free goods transportation now an option
29th May 2020

Pallet-free bulk bags manufacturer Tellap has been developing bags for the safe and efficient packaging and transport of dry, loose and bulk products – including high-value minerals. 


CLEAN RIDES
Vehicles transport the waste to one of eight hazardous waste sites in the country
Waste management vital during pandemic
22nd May 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With Covid-19 infections on the rise, waste management company Averda plays an active role in the removal of contaminated waste products while following strict disposal regulations according to... 


READILY AVAILABLE All AS200 PLC series products and extensions are stocked and available nationally from EM
PLC series well received locally
22nd May 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Industrial switchgear automation and energy management distributor ElectroMechanica (EM) says its AS200 programmable logic controller (PLC) series has been well received in South Africa, as it has... 


African aviation post COVID-19 – Where to?
18th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), aviation contributes to 2.6 % of Africa’s GDP and supports an estimated 6.2 million jobs. The aviation sector is one of the worse... 


NOWHERE TO HIDE
The new branding on Chicago Rawhide seals stays true to SKF's traditional blue colour for bearings and green colour for seals
Leading seal brand rebranding
15th May 2020

Bearing and rotation specialists SKF has introduced a new packaging design for its vehicle aftermarket products, more so its sealing solutions provider Chicago Rawhide seals. Inspired by Chicago... 


Pre-engineering is key to Superior’s new modular platform systems
14th May 2020

Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, is excited to offer a new series of modular plants for aggregate crushing,... 


SPOILT FOR CHOICE The range of linear way products includes linear guides, runner blocks, rails, ball screws, bushings and shafts, designed for use in diverse applications
Company expands range to meet engineering demands
8th May 2020

With the growing trend for companies to move away from manual machine operation to specialised mechanisation as part of cost saving programmes, industrial equipment supplier BMG has made a... 


Alongside Covid-19, climate change remains a real concern, survey finds
8th May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Market research and consultancy firm Ipsos has reminded governments to not take their eyes off the issue of climate change amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The firm notes that eight in every ten South... 


RAYMOND OBERMEYER
Throughout the lockdown, SEW Eurodrive has continued to assist the agriculture sector as crucial link in the food supply chain.
Lockdown highlights food supply importance
1st May 2020 By: Darren Parker

The Covid-19 outbreak and consequent measures taken by government to combat its spread have highlighted the importance of food supply, says motors and drives company SEW Eurodrive MD Raymond... 


Agricultural inputs supply chain likely to be tested by Covid-19
1st May 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

Measures adopted by countries around the world to counter the Covid-19 pandemic had sent shockwaves across the global economy, triggering turmoil and volatility, noted independent South Africa... 


Pandemic highlights role of digital readiness in mitigating supply-chain risks
Pandemic highlights role of digital readiness in mitigating supply-chain risks
1st May 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Covid-19 is disrupting economic and social life, but it is occurring in a time of rapid digitalisation, which, in turn, is helping governments, businesses and consumers in their decision-making to... 


LONG-TERM VISION 
The future looks good for the mining industry
Precinct reaffirms R&D focus, test mine in the works
24th April 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

The Mandela Mining Precinct, a public–private mining industry collaboration, remains committed to advancing people-centric processes and technologies, in the research and development (R&D)... 


Space & Place Chartered Valuation Surveyors offers credible valuations in uncertain times
15th April 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Space & Place Chartered Valuation Surveyors assists in the provision of land and buildings valuations, plant and machinery valuations, business valuations and other real estate services. The... 


Manufacturer pursues innovative ways to improve efficiency
10th April 2020

Multinational automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company's Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth has been pursuing innovative systems and technologies to improve the efficiency of its... 


Correct pumping solutions assist in efficiency, cost savings
27th March 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Owing to the complexities of having to negotiate the technical obstacles in selecting the right pumping solutions for specific applications, pump manufacturer Verder Pumps South Africa MD Darryl... 


Tough trading conditions reported by manufacturer
27th March 2020

Paper and plastic packaging manufacturer Mpact says it experienced tough trading conditions in the year that ended on December 31, 2019. “Trading over the past year across most of our businesses... 


Wastepaper R&D receives R2m from local industry body
27th March 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the paper and paper packaging sectors, has earmarked R2-million for research and development (R&D) in the areas of alternate and... 


WAITEX 2020 in Ghana postponed until 2021
17th March 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Specialised Exhibitions and Afrocet, organisers of the West African Industrial Trade Exhibition (WAITEX) have announced that the show, due to take place in Accra in Ghana from 21-23 April 2020, has... 


Danger posed by lithium-ion batteries in cargo highlighted
6th March 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) remains concerned about the irregular transport of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries on commercial aircraft. Although almost ubiquitous, found in... 


LITTERING IS TRASHY 
Alternatives to conventional plastic packaging do not change consumer behaviour with regard to littering
Beware of biodegradable and compostable plastics – Plastics SA
28th February 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The introduction of bioplastics to South Africa’s burgeoning and well-developed recycling industry should carefully be considered, says plastics industry association Plastics SA. Bioplastics are... 


Products reduce plastic waste, improve packaging
28th February 2020 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Packaging supplier Baypac Solutions’ innovative solutions have resulted in its  customers being able to reduce their use of disposable plastic by 50% on average. Using one or all of Baypac... 


New legislation driven by global digitalisation
28th February 2020

New legislation is driving a slew of changes amid rapid and widespread global digitalisation and has made print feel the impacts of the changing world, says business management consultant Ricoh SA... 


Retailer to reduce single-use plastic impact
28th February 2020

Retail company Pick n Pay is moving to dramatically reduce the impact of single-use plastic and packaging by 2025. Since 2018, the retailer has successfully implemented a number of initiatives to... 


PERFORMANCE FOCUS
The company is having its new products certified, and aims to grow exports
Pratley in push to increase export sales
28th February 2020 By: Schalk Burger

Electrical terminations specialist company Pratley is having a range of its products recertified, and new products certified in countries to which it exports as part of its drive to grow its... 


Multi Stretch
Multi Stretch
28th February 2020

Multi Stretch has established itself as a producer and distributor of high-quality linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) stretch films and clear low-density polyethylene sheeting products.... 


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VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd
VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd

For over 60 years, VEGA has provided industry-leading products for the measurement of level, density, weight and pressure. As the inventor of the...

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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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Rentech
Rentech

Rentech provides renewable energy products and services to the local and selected African markets. Supplying inverters, lithium and lead-acid...

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Condra Cranes
Condra Cranes

ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

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