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Vert Energy is the exclusive distributor for Leroy-Somer in Southern Africa
Company increases footprint in Africa through distributorship
31st January 2020

Electro-mechanical power transmission supplier Vert Energy’s Leroy-Somer LSK direct current (DC) motors provide cost-effective solutions for variable speed applications.  


SA crane company buying local, expanding globally
24th January 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African company Condra Cranes & Hoists remains committed to supporting the local manufacturing industry, company MD Marc Kleiner tells Engineering News & Mining Weekly. “We buy locally from... 


Welding Alloys South Africa
Welding Alloys South Africa
6th December 2019

Crushing hammers, cane knives, washboards, shredders, trash plates and mill roll arcing are a few areas within a sugar mill that experience significant wear. In most cases, demand on throughput... 


Heat exchanger offers cutting-edge solutions
29th November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Heat exchangers solution provider Kelvion’s new advanced diffusion bonded heat exchanger – K°Bond – offers a cutting-edge solution for the most challenging processes. Oil rigs, liquefied natural... 


LOCK AND LOADED
WeldPack model WP75/600 loading for delivery.
Demand for heat exchanger range increases
29th November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Over the past decade, there has been an increase in demand for industrial heat exchangers manufacturer Vitherm’s WeldPack range, owing to the strength and durability that it offers, says Vitherm SA... 


JOINING MODULES
The vertical and overhead welding to join these modules were done with all- positional Flux-Core welding
Equipment supplier overcomes vats challenge
29th November 2019 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Industrial equipment supplier Turnmill Proquip Engineering mitigated challenges that were presented by the installation and manufacturing of four leaching vats at a vanadium mine. The vats form... 


STAR OF OVERHEAD CRANE:
STAR OF OVERHEAD CRANE:
15th November 2019 By: Martin Creamer

The humble hook-block is the star of this electric overhead crane, which Condra Cranes custom designed to specification for a metal refinery. The block’s electrically insulated square steel frame,... 


NOT JUST A PRETTY FAÇADE 
The interior of the refurbished building includes upgraded safety features and improved facilities
Refurbished building boasts new materials
15th November 2019 By: Darren Parker

Shared workspace provider WeWork will officially open its newly refurbished 155 West street building, in Sandton, next month. The building, which is more than 25 years old, was previously occupied... 


TAILSCRAPE
TailScrape is mounted precisely to the existing AirScrape system, so that it seals the transfer to the bend, averting dust generation and material spillage, also reducing the risk of explosion
Materials handling specialist offers innovative dust solutions
4th October 2019

Materials handling equipment specialist BLT WORLD has partnered German materials handling solutions provider ScrapeTec, to offer conveyor systems solutions for excessive dust in the African mining... 


Growth engine
Growth engine
20th September 2019 By: Terence Creamer

For those still in search of evidence of just how beneficial a relationship South Africa enjoys with the rest of the continent – and Southern Africa in particular – a visit to any regional border... 


Ancient volcano landscape found under central Australia
13th August 2019

An international team of subsurface explorers from the University of Adelaide in South Australia and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland uncovered the previously undescribed network of volcanoes... 


Radical plan to stem Necsa losses proposed, then withdrawn, by board
26th July 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) suffered cumulative losses of R257.781-million in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial years and is expected to announce an even larger loss of... 


WITHSTANDING TIME
Thirty years of reliability wins Condra a repeat order
Realiability of crane in corrosive environment wins Condra repeat order from Lonmin
19th July 2019

Thirty years of reliable duty in a corrosive environment has won crane and hoist manufacturer Condra a repeat order from platinum miner Lonmin Platinum for an overhead tankhouse crane to replace an... 


An aerial view of Necsa’s Pelindaba complex
Radical plan to stem Necsa losses proposed and then withdrawn by board
17th July 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation suffered cumulative losses of R257.78-million in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial years and is expected to announce an even larger loss of... 


Much demand for Africa-tough drive package
12th July 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

Drive engineering company SEW-Eurodrive has more active projects in the rest of Africa, than in South Africa, exports head Marcio Sicchiero tells Mining Weekly. Involved in the delivery of conveyor... 


Air treatment supplier now offers a rebuild program
12th July 2019

Company core competency is well demonstrated by a long established compressed air treatment specialist. Air treatment supplier Artic Driers International now offers a rebuild program for many of... 


SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE
28th June 2019

SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of gearmotors, gear units, motors, components for decentralised installations, electronically controlled drives, mechanical variable-speed... 


IMPROVED DESIGN
The Milwaukee M18 FMCS metal-cutting saw uses a Powerstate brushless motor, which improves the motor life of the tool by up to ten times that of the competition
Unique cutting tool enhancing SA projects
21st June 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Construction products and fastener distributor Upat, which exclusively distributes power tools manufacturer Milwaukee power tool products in Southern Africa, is supplying the Milwaukee M18 FMCS... 


New coatings range launched in S Africa
New coatings range launched in S Africa
31st May 2019 By: Halima Frost

Specialised construction product manufacturer a.b.e. Construction Chemicals announced its partnership last month with coatings supplier Rustopak to launch the a.b.e. Rustopak range. The range... 


a.b.e. Construction Chemicals
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals
31st May 2019

a.b.e. Construction Chemicals is a major supplier of specialised construction products to the building, civil engineering and building maintenance industries. Rustopak 


Vesconite Bearings invests in 5-axis capability
Vesconite Bearings invests in 5-axis capability
10th May 2019

Vesconite Bearings is ramping up its 5-axis machining capability in line with future demands for more complex machined parts made from its advanced engineered plastics. The company already has a... 


Wacker Neuson enters agreement with Wirtgen South Africa to extend its compaction roller offering
30th April 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Wacker Neuson South Africa (Pty) Ltd. recently entered into an agreement with Wirtgen South Africa (Pty) Ltd. for the supply of the large HAMM 3000 series soil compaction rollers which will be... 


WASTE TREATED
Wastewater should be seen as a valuable resource, as it can be reused
New technologies to increase wastewater plants’ capacity
26th April 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The East Rand Water Care Company (ERWAT) is implementing new technologies at its plants to increase the treatment capacity. ERWAT is set to commission the Nereda technology in June 2019 at the... 


NOT FILLING TO THE BRIM 
Process and storage vessels have limit switches to prevent a tank or vessel from overfilling
Company limit switches ideal for various applications
12th April 2019

With process and storage vessels incorporating limit switches to prevent overfilling of a tank or vessel or dry running of a pump, electronics manufacturer Anderson-Negele’s NCS series is ideally... 


NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Bosch projects has developed the Lamella Clarifier, that uses a series of inclined plates for fast, effective particle separation and settling
Company leads in advancing sugar technology
29th March 2019

Offering a comprehensive service globally, with over 55 years of experience in the sugar sector, multidisciplinary engineering company Bosch Projects has recently developed the Lamella Clarifier,... 


Vesconite Bearings
Vesconite Bearings
22nd March 2019

Self-lubricated polymer bearings and bushings manufacturer Vesconite Bearings last month took delivery of a Haas ST25 lathe, bringing the number of computer-numerically controlled lathes and... 


SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. drives complete conveyor requirements at Greenfield coal mine
SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. drives complete conveyor requirements at Greenfield coal mine
15th March 2019

A Greenfield coal mine in the Mpumalanga coalfields region has standardised on drives from SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd. for its entire conveyor-belt system. This entailed a massive 27-unit order that... 


SERVICE OFFERING
The acquisition will enhance the company’s service offering and broadens BMG’s product range
BMG procures foundry to enhance its services
8th March 2019

Technical solutions provider BMG is now a major player in the foundry industry after its acquisition of the iron foundry Rustenburg Engineering and Joerg Foundry last year. “This strategic... 


BUILT TOUGH 
The Milkor 4 x 4 is designed to meet the infantry carrier requirements of armed forces on the African continent
Armoured personnel carrier launched
22nd February 2019

South African private defence vehicle manufacturing company Milkor has developed and launched its Milkor 4 × 4 armoured personnel carrier (APC) to the African market. Milkor officially unveiled the... 


Welding Alloys South Africa
Welding Alloys South Africa
7th December 2018

Crushing hammers, cane knives, washboards, shredders, trash plates and mill roll arcing are a few areas within a sugar mill that experience significant wear. In most cases, demand on throughput... 


Toll firm sees resolution of e-toll impasse as critical to unlocking investment
16th November 2018 By: Natasha Odendaal

Future upgrades, new developments and freeway links under the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) are being threatened by the public’s non-compliance with the e-tolling system, Electronic... 


Vesconite Bearings
Vesconite Bearings
9th November 2018

Self-lubricated polymer bearings and bushes manufacturer Vesconite Bearings will next month add three computer-numerically controlled lathes and machining centres to its machine shop. The new... 


Screens Excite Sa Iron Ore Giant
Screens Excite Sa Iron Ore Giant
4th April 2016

Joest Kwatani recently successfully completed another large screen equipment project for one of the largest iron ore operations in Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa. Joest Kwatani has enjoyed a 25... 


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Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East
Weir Minerals Africa and Middle East

Weir Minerals Europe, Middle East and Africa is a global supplier of excellent minerals solutions, including pumps, valves, hydrocyclones,...

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Environmental Assurance (Pty) Ltd.
Environmental Assurance (Pty) Ltd.

ENVASS is a customer and solutions-driven environmental consultancy with established divisions, serviced by highly qualified and experienced...

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SAIMC (Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Control)
SAIMC (Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics and Control)

Education: Consulting with member companies to obtain the optimal benefits from their B-BBEE spending, skills resources as well as B-BBEE points

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Rio-Carb
Rio-Carb

Our Easy Access Chute concept was developed to reduce the risks related to liner maintenance. Currently, replacing wear liners require that...

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