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OFF-GRID POWER SOLUTIONS 
Sinetech’s Compact Solar Systems provide primary and backup solar power solutions for rural, residential and business applications

Power supplier provides solar power for rural areas in South Africa

22nd January 2016

Renewable-energy products supplier Sinetech continues to provide its new line of Compact Solar Systems which provide electrification for off-grid locations including schools and hospitals rural... 


MMBONENI MUOFHE
Solar solutions applications in households will continue to increase as electricity prices continue to rise

DST identifies solar energy game changers through R&D projects

22nd January 2016

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is funding two solar energy projects that are set to become game changers in the research and development (R&D) of solar solutions. 


WATER PIPELINE UPGRADING 
PVC and HDPE pipes provide long-term water-saving solutions, reducing the impact of insufficient rainfall

Association pushes for water-saving solutions using plastic pipes

15th January 2016

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Associations (Sappma) has been pushing for long-term water-saving solutions over the past four years through its promoting that the existing water... 


HDPE PIPING SOLUTIONS
Sinvac Piping supplies its HDPE products and services to the market through a number of distribution channels

Piping systems provider offers comprehensive HDPE solution

15th January 2016

Over the past three years, piping systems provider Sinvac Piping has emerged as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping solutions, which has provided the South African... 


QUALITY PIPING
Marley Pipes is playing an integral role in trying to improve manufacturing standards in the plastic pipe industry

Manufacturer partners with industry bodies to improve standardisation

15th January 2016

Most of the South African national standards for plastic pipe manufacturing are considerably outdated, which is why plastic pipes manufacturer Marley Pipe Systems has decided to partner with key... 


MARK OF APPROVAL
The Concrete Manufacturers Association's proposed independent mark scheme could alleviate SABS mark renewal woes for concrete pipe manufacturers

Pipe manufacturing body looks into independent mark scheme

15th January 2016

Representative body of the precast concrete industry the Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) says, it has decided to investigate the possibility of starting an independent mark scheme for its... 


JACK WARD
Powermode strives to further extend the life of long-running batteries used in standby power solutions

Backup power provider supplies retailers with long-running battery

4th December 2015

South African power protection and management solutions provider Powermode, introduced a long-run battery solution in September this year for its uninterruptible power supply system, says MD Jack... 


CRITICAL POWER Owing to increased power outages in South Africa, there is a growing interest in alternative forms of power

Knowledge about generator applications crucial for operations

4th December 2015

Understanding a generator’s function and specific application is pivotal when determining whether critical standby power or basic standby power is required, says sustainable productivity solutions... 


Supplier launches dual-purpose generators

4th December 2015

Welding, rigging and construction equipment supplier Renttech South Africa, has launched a new, “one-of-a-kind” dual purpose welder-generator unit to the local market. The unit which features a CE... 


INTEGRATED SOLUTION
New information technology ensures graceful and unattended shutdowns for various devices

Total backup power solution reduces server downtime

4th December 2015

Despite continuous advances in computer technology, power outages continue to be a major cause of personal computer (PC) and server downtime, highlights power management provider Jasco Power... 


ENERGY EFFICIENCY Effectively using environment-friendly materials in power management solutions ensures the protection of electrical equipment

Power solutions supplier increases enviro friendliness

4th December 2015

Global provider of electrical and digital building infrastructures Legrand is set to increase its environment-friendly footprint with its range of power solutions that ensure protection of... 


DUST RESISTANCE 
New Spunlacing filtering felt improves filter efficiency and reduces emissions

Filter felt with better service life introduced

27th November 2015

Dust filter bags supplier Crosible Filtration has introduced a new range of filter felt, comprising various polymers and manufactured using a unique method that improves the product’s quality, dust... 


TRAPPING DUST PowerCore technology was integral to the success of the South African Toyota Imperial team, which competed in the 2015 Dakar Rally

Manufacturing of dust collectors moves to SA next year

27th November 2015

Integrated filtration solutions supplier Donaldson Filtration Solutions will manufacture its PowerCore dust collectors at its facility in Alrode, Johannesburg, South Africa in 2016. PowerCore... 


WORKING TOGETHER 
HFT is the ‘super dealer’ for Cummins Filtration’s Fleetguard range of products across Southern Africa

Filtration companies collaborate on expansion

27th November 2015

Having established its coolant manufacturing plant in July 2015 in Woodmead, Johannesburg, global filtration products designer and manufacturer Cummins Filtration appointed hydraulic fluid... 


SELF-CLEANING
The self-cleaning strainers implement a rotating brush which mechanically scrubs the wedge filtration screen

Filtration supplier offers uniquely local products

27th November 2015

Local primary liquid filtration products designer and manufacturer Flow Clear Filtration has established a niche segment within the industrial filtration market through three distinctly South... 


RAPID FREE-WATER CONTAMINATION REMOVAL 
The Pall HCP200 turbine oil coalescer is designed to remove free-water contamination from oil much faster than centrifuge and vacuum dehydration

Filtration technology enables free-water removal

27th November 2015

Oil-quality maintenance and monitoring services provider to the South African energy market, Filtration Management Solutions (FMS) claims to be the only company in Africa using the Pall HCP200... 


FILTERING TO THE LAST PARTICLE 
Microfine filtering extends equipment life span and components by up to ten times

Microfiltration key in equipment maintenance in African conditions

27th November 2015

Africa’s extreme environment calls for more effective microfiltration applications to remove wear particles and dirt contamination from lubricants says microfine filtration solutions and vacuum... 


EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE The success of asset management lies in coaching and training of artisans

Maintenance integral to proactive asset management

13th November 2015

An intentional shift towards proactive asset management is one of the ways in which companies can prepare for the future, as proactive asset management offers an alternative to the current reactive... 


BLASTING THROUGH DIRT The SK3000 is an environmentally safe alternative to harmful chemicals used in other cleaning methods

Water-blasting technology applied in airport maintenance

13th November 2015

Gauteng-based facilities maintenance, civil works and general construction specialist Tswelokgotso Trading Enterprise (TTE) has implemented a new water-blasting technology to effectively execute... 


FINDING THE HOTSPOTS
Thermal imaging is a valuable cost-effective tool in preventing electrical faults

Thermal imaging technology a useful tool in preventive maintenance

13th November 2015

Thermal imaging technology has become one of the most valuable diagnostic tools for industrial applications as it detects irregularities that are normally invisible to the naked eye. As such... 


GLOBAL EXPANSION
A simplistic approach to equipment design has enabled Condra Cranes to make inroads in not only the South African market but also the South American and Canadian markets

Simpler machines better for maintenance – crane manufacturer

13th November 2015

When designing and manufacturing high-powered specialised lifting and materials-handling equipment for the African and global market, local crane manufacturer Condra Cranes has relied on... 


Lubricants continue to drive equipment performance

13th November 2015

South African petrochemicals major Engen’s two lubricant ranges - Engen Gengear XEP and PETRONAS Grease LiX Syn series – are just two recent additions to the range of lubricants which form part of... 


CEMENT REHABILITATION 
Sika products rehabilitated 432 m2 of cement at the Maitland River Mouth pipeline

Swiss product range plays integral role in Maitland water pipe refurbishment

13th November 2015

Swiss-based waterproofing, protecting and reinforcing products supplier Sika provided the range of products used in the refurbishment of the Nelson Mandela Bay metropolitan municipality’s main city... 


Africa’s mineral wealth remains a conundrum

6th November 2015

The African continent ranks as one of the richest natural resources and mineral-endowed continents with vast opportunities for wealth for mining companies and investors. Fully exploiting Africa’s... 


Gold miner pursues technological advances

6th November 2015

Despite volatile markets and decreasing commodity prices, global gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti continues to explore advanced ways of cultivating mining safety, increasing production, and... 


New cadastre to take Guinea mining to the next level

6th November 2015

  The Republic of Guinea decided to implement Spatial Dimension’s enterprise scale land management solution FlexiCadastre, as its new mining cadastre to increase the capacity and performance of... 


Cost-effective mining can be achieved through technical collaboration

6th November 2015

Mines should invest more in effective operational plans to counteract high off-site costs, which in some bulk commodities could be as high as one third of the products total free-on-board product... 


Technical guidance needed to realise Nigeria oil and gas potential

6th November 2015

Nigeria’s petroleum industry is the largest in Africa, and it ranked thirteenth in the world as of December 31 2014 however, the country’s industrial sectors are faced with the challenge posed by... 


Sensitive commodity price environment continues

6th November 2015

Amid negative commodity demand and continued production at fairly high output levels, commodity prices for the near future will be stable at best and sensitive to any news that might be perceived... 


Mining equipment supplier expands to Botswana

6th November 2015

South Africa-based, custom build equipment supplier Joest Kwatani has established operations in Botswana to better supply the country’s mining industry with vibrating screens and feeders. Joest... 


Service provider sustains holistic approach to mining projects

6th November 2015

Despite Africa being considered a high-risk mining environment, professional multidisciplinary services provider SMEC South Africa has sustained its holistic approach to African mining projects on... 


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