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Specialised Exhibitions MD Gary Corin.
Electra Mining Africa 2020 going digital with Connect – and it’s free of charge
20th August 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The Electra Mining Africa Connect week will enable exhibitors to promote their products and services free of charge alongside industry-related informative webinars, media activations and product... 


The Hudaco mask assembly.
Awesome new proudly South African face mask kindling international interest
13th August 2020 By: Martin Creamer

An awesome new proudly South African face mask, with a replaceable filtration system at its heart, is attracting international interest. The innovative and timely Hudaco Air Mask is a... 


EXCLUSIVE VIBES 
Astore Keymak is the sole South African distributor of the Italian-manufactured FIP thermoplastic valves range
Local industry pressurised by ‘cheap imports’
31st July 2020 By: Mamaili Mamaila

As multinational corporations continue to make inroads into the South Africa market, the thermoplastic valves sector is finding it challenging to compete in an already difficult business environment. 


MOEKETSI MPOTU 
The DISTRAN Ultra Pro imaging device is being used by the largest air-separation plant globally
New technology increases valve life
31st July 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With more than 28% of valves used and supplied to the metals and mining sector in South Africa, industrial valves supplier Brimis Engineering is collaborating with Swiss engineering company... 


BRIGHT HORIZONS
RGR Technologies aims to increase its product offering for the heavy-duty services and applications sector going forward
Local sourcing of valves reduces impact of lockdown
31st July 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Owing to the company’s ability to source products from local manufacturers, neither its operations nor its customers have been impacted on by the pandemic, says Valve Solutions Africa sales... 


INNOVATIVE PLASTIC
A SAFi installation in the hydro-metallurgical sector was at a copper mine, where thermoplastic valves provided a solution for the storage and transport of sulphuric acid
Mining trending toward thermoplastic valves
31st July 2020

Industrial manufacturing company BMG’s Fluid Technology division works closely with the mining sector in sub-Saharan Africa to ensure that all valves, strainers and flow control equipment supplied,... 


Parts analysis, diagnostic tools avoid downtime
31st July 2020

Using structured control valve spares analysis and diagnostic tools enables a plant to identify its critical assets and plan for, rather than react to, valve maintenance needs. The result can be... 


This year's Electra Mining cancelled
29th May 2020 By: Donna Slater

Organisers of Southern Africa’s mining, manufacturing, automation, electrical and power trade exhibition Electra Mining Africa, Specialised Exhibitions, reports that the 2020 edition of the trade... 


Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Matashe during virtual media conference.
Mining may resume at 50% capacity – Minister
16th April 2020 By: Martin Creamer

All mining operations, excluding collieries supplying Eskom which have been permitted to operate at full capacity throughout national lockdown, may now resume at 50% capacity during the remaining... 


Madala & Associates CEO Dilley Naidoo
Covid-19 a wake-up call on import over-dependency – Madala
27th March 2020 By: Martin Creamer

The outbreak of Covid-19 internationally should be a wake-up call on the impact of South Africa’s dependency on imported products, Madala & Associates CEO Dilley Naidoo said on Friday. He urged... 


PAM DU PLESSIS
The new premises and satellite branches will make operations more efficient
Supplier expands footprint
6th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

Valves supplier Invincible Valves has bought another property to expand its operations, along with accompanying plant equipment and machinery. The new property, in Germiston, is on the same street... 


EMPLOYMENT INLET 
The training courses are particularly valuable when seeking employment in the valves sector
Valves body hopes for surge in course enrolments
6th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

The South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association’s (Savama’s) valves training courses are poised for increased enrolments this year through a renewed effort to raise awareness. Savama... 


“A” VALVE
The Saunders A series weir-type valve design is now available through Bearings International and Ernest Lowe
Local company becomes authorised Saunders distributor
6th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

Transmission products distributor Bearings International (BI), in conjunction with sister hydraulic and pneumatic engineering company Ernest Lowe, have become authorised distributors for the... 


MANUFACTURING COOLDOWN
Numerous South African foundries and smelters have doused their furnaces and shut their doors, leading to job losses in a number of manufacturing sectors
Valves industry continues to struggle
6th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

The valves sector in South Africa has shrunk every quarter since 2017, with about 9 000 jobs lost since the start of 2020. South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Savama)... 


MOEKETSI MPOTU
The new premises will include improved repair and refurbishment capacity
New valves premises on the cards
6th March 2020 By: Darren Parker

Industrial valves supplier Brimis Engineering is planning a new facility in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, which will include a new head office, and will be strategically positioned to service the... 


Investing in African Mining Indaba.
First glimpse into Mining Indaba 2020 programme
26th September 2019 By: Martin Creamer

The twenty-sixth Investing in African Mining Indaba – scheduled to take place in Cape Town from February 3 to 6 next year – will offer delegates new insight into issues facing Africa’s resources... 


New pumps and valves to be used in mine water purification
23rd August 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

As heavy-duty industrial valve manufacturing and services provider Flowrox continually develops and improves its product and service offering using state-of-the-art technology, the company has... 


CONTROL FREAK Metso's flow control business will be fully operational by the second quarter of next year
New ventures to boost flow offerings
9th August 2019 By: Halima Frost

The combination of Metso’s minerals business with technology company Outotec and the creation of an independent listed company for Metso’s flow control business, which was announced last month, is... 


LOCALLY MADE
The revamped valves division will contribute to KSB's 70% local-content manufacturing capability goals
Valves division revamped to boost mining visibility
9th August 2019 By: Halima Frost

The South African division of global manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has embarked on a modernisation programme and revamp of its valves division to reassert its capabilities in the mining sector,... 


ON THE BALL
The CEM, IPV one-piece ball valve is one of the two valves to achieve the European standards certification
Company obtains certification for valves
9th August 2019

Specialist valve manufacturer AVK Southern Africa has been awarded certification according to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU-Module H for the manufacturing of two of its valves.... 


ORDER INTAKE GROWTH

Adjusted for currency translation effects, order intake for all regions grew, while currency-adjusted growth of the group was 6%
Order intake and sales increase for valves manufacturer
8th March 2019

Multinational valves producer KSB Group increased both order intake and sales revenue in 2018, compared to the previous year. This is shown by the interim figures for the company for the past... 


FLUID POWER RANGE
BMG is working on new projects and solutions for historical issues regarding the pumping and conveying of slurries in the mining sector
Slurry, thermoplastic valves up for mining task
8th March 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Engineering consumables and components distributor Bearing Man Group (BMG) will continue to be prominent in the mining sector, as the company’s range of industrial slurry valves are suitable for... 


MOBILE VALVE REPAIR SERVICES
Brimis plans to take its mobile valve-repair and testing services to the various refineries from September
Engineering company to offer mobile service for valves from September
8th March 2019 By: Cameron Mackay

Valve repair and engineering consulting company Brimis Engineering plans to introduce mobile repair and testing facilities for clients, particularly mining companies, which will be operational from... 


FUNCTIONAL The microchips in the tags can be embedded into different types of attachments
RFID technology solution ideal for mining industry
18th January 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

With radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology being ideal for inspecting assets at a mine, screening and vibrating-equipment solutions provider Aury Africa has enlisted RFID specialist... 


AUTOMATION READINESS Hydromine Projects & Marketing has added test and measurement expertise, such as condition monitoring and equipment and installations on site, to its service offering
Company expands offering to include hydraulics test, measurement
16th November 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Amid a “recessive mining market”, industrial equipment and services provider Hydromine Projects & Marketing has expanded its offering by opening a test and measurement division that caters for... 


TESTING IN THE HORIZONTAL
The horizontal positioning of the valve allows for accurate testing
Valve testing to ensure reliability, longevity
10th August 2018

As control valves play a key role in process quality and reliability, “extreme care” must be taken to avoid costly premature failures, resulting in substantial loss and even plant shut-down, states... 


SKILLFUL MONITORING
The Skilmatic actuator is effectively integrated to monitor performance and maximize safety
Combined actuator process more cost effective
10th August 2018 By: Halima Frost

Flow control supplier Rotork Africa has aligned two of its leading valve and damper products to maximise cost savings for maintenance applications. The Rotork Skilmatic electric valve actuator,... 


STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Ainsworth Engineering and United Valve Company will continue to support each other under new ownership
IDC facilitates empowerment initiative in valves sector
10th August 2018 By: Halima Frost

Through an initiative funded by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), valve manufacturer Ainsworth Engineering and its sister company United Valve Company (UVC) will, under new ownership,... 


THE MORE THE MERRIER
The new hole configuration of the FK d90 industrial butterfly valve allows for better placement
New-configuration valve creates export potential
10th August 2018 By: Halima Frost

South African thermoplastic valves supplier Astore Keymak has placed an order for about 30 redesigned FK industrial butterfly valves (FK d90) from its Italy-based supplier Formatura Iniezione... 


RFG2018 chairperson John Thompson
First ‘Resources for Future Generations’ conference to be held in Vancouver
13th April 2018 By: Henry Lazenby

The Resources for Future Generations conference (RFG2018) is scheduled to make its debut on the Canadian resource conference circuit between June 16 and 21, in Vancouver, and is shaping up to be an... 


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