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KEEPING PACE Technologically, the South African automotive industry is starting to conform to global best practice
Modular solutions a growing trend in sector
26th July 2019 By: Tracy Hancock

The adoption of decentralised technologies, which increase the modularity of vehicle manufacturing production lines, is a growing trend in the global automotive industry, with more local... 


SPRAY DAY
The fast drying epoxy allows for shorter intervals between coats
New epoxy primer for heavy-duty equipment
31st May 2019

This month, global coatings manufacturer Hempel launched a new epoxy primer for heavy duty equipment and trucks called Hempaprime Shield 700 HS. Hempaprime Shield 700 HS is specifically designed to... 


TANDEM LIFT
Two 2.9 t cranes and a 6 t crane in a tandem lift move an imported fish tank
Rising demand for versatile mini cranes
10th May 2019 By: Schalk Burger

There is growing demand for the versatile and compact Unic Spider Mini Cranes in South Africa’s construction and mining sectors, says local distributor B & B Group CEO Bob Fogg. The cranes range... 


STAIN AND SLIP RESISTANT Concrete can achieve a high-quality and aesthetically pleasing polished finish
Demand for concrete flooring continues to increase
12th April 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The demand for concrete flooring continues to grow at a robust rate, as more commercial, retail and residential customers opt for polished concrete, says diamond tools and equipment manufacturer... 


CROWN JEWEL
The V&A Grain Silo Complex project was once an agricultural silo for grain storage, and is now features prominently in the silo district development
Firm’s design breathes new life into industry
23rd November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

Multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm Arup was commended for its finalist entry of the V&A Grain Silo Complex façade in the architectural category at the 2018 South African Steel Awards,... 


Hydrogen economy, PGM-based tech offers decarbonised alternative for energy system – Amplats
13th November 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

With the world’s current energy system reliant on carbon-intensive fossil and other fuels, with the associated negative impact on climate change and global warming, Anglo American Platinum... 


Daimler fuel cell director Prof Dr Christian Mohrdieck
Platinum for new fuel cell Mercedes cut to autocat level
12th July 2017 By: Martin Creamer

German car manufacturer Daimler has cut the platinum loading of its new fuel cell Mercedes to catalytic converter level. “We reduced the amount of platinum by 90%, which provides a significant cost... 


Major mining contractor MCC Plant to take to auction stock valued at over R70 million
Major mining contractor MCC Plant to take to auction stock valued at over R70 million
27th March 2017

On 30 March 2017, MCC Plant will take to auction a wide selection of yellow metal equipment valued at over R70 million.   The auction comes following a full review of plant equipment by MCC, in... 


FORKLIFT 
Goscor Lift Truck has received new ISO certification for its forklifts
Group of companies receives recognised certification
3rd February 2017

Equipment group of companies Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC), has been accredited by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) with the 9001:2008 certificate demonstrating the... 


Sibanye VP strategic marketing Anthea Bath
Platinum marketing needs collaboration – Sibanye
12th December 2016 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum marketing is in urgent need of the correct coordination, collaboration and cooperation with immediate consideration needing to be given to encouraging, igniting and catalysing... 


ONE-STOP SHOP
Providing a full range of services increases client satisfaction
Wide range offering increases client satisfaction
21st October 2016

Industry-leading rigging capabilities combined with a full range of services from storage to a bond facility and custom-made crating, can ensure client satisfaction, says machine movers and rigging... 


END-TO-END STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 
Viewing the warehousing and storage industry as an entire supply chain rather than siloed disciplines
Need for industry to reconsider production, storage and distribution
21st October 2016 By: Sascha Solomons

As large amounts of working capital continue to be tied up in high inventory levels, which is often paired with slow reaction times to market changes, beverage company Coca-Cola Beverages South... 


HEAVY DUTY
Universal Storage Systems' new upright beams have been designed to accommodate loads of between 24 t and 30 t
Heavy-duty upright beams handle heavier loads at higher storage levels
14th August 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Steel racking, shelving and mezzanine flooring manufacturer, supplier and installer Universal Storage Systems expects to launch its new upright beams, which will support heavier material loads, by... 


LIFE OPTIMISATION
The new Crown WT 3000 models run significantly longer on a single optimised battery charge, while maintaining the same pallet throughput
Pallet trucks increase run time, energy efficiency
14th August 2015

Materials handling and equipment company Crown has optimised its WT 3000 series pallet trucks to use battery capacity more efficiently, enabling the forklifts to operate for up to 28% longer on... 


ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The new elevating cabin is available for heavy forklift trucks with load capacities from 10 t to 18 t and can be raised to a maximum height of 5.5 m
Elevated cabin provides optimised visibility when handling bulky loads
14th August 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

Materials handling and industrial truck manufacturer Linde Group Material Handling (Linde MH) has added an ergonomic solution to its range of products - an optional elevating cabin designed for... 


TASK TACKLER
The new medium-frame Gehl skid steer loaders’ ground-engaging capabilities and high-capacity strength are ideally suited for excavation applications
New skid steer loader enhances performance with improved strength
3rd April 2015 By: Mia Breytenbach

High-end telescopic handler distributor and rough-terrain equipment company Manitou Southern Africa will this year augment its product offering by launching the new Gehl R Series skid steer loaders... 


Platinum Mines Continue Offloading Stock Via Online Mining Auctions
22nd October 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Platinum has become a dominant resource in the South African mining and export sector, with the world’s eyes looking towards this for profitability and sustainable productivity, as recently noted... 


New bottom-discharge container for mining industry
27th April 2012 By: Nomvelo Buthelezi

Materials handling company Versatile Container Handling has introduced a new product onto the African market, the Rocket Rail Loading and bottom discharge bulk container system. “It is new... 


Cost-saving fleet management system successful
28th January 2011

Leading forklift and warehouse equipment supplier Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) national sales manager Patrick Barber reports that its FMX fleet management system aims to help its clients become... 


Components for pallet-free bulk bag produced locally
28th January 2011

Manufacturer of pallet-free bulk bag systems Tellap has invested millions of rands in the development of custom-designed, high-speed machines to enable local box and container specialists... 


Warehouse and storage facility auditing ensure safer working conditions
2nd November 2007 By: Gerrit Bezuidenhout

Materials handling company Swisslog is expanding its range of services to the warehousing industry by introducing an auditing system, aimed at creating a safer warehousing environment. 


New range of warehousing equipment to provide turnkey solution
2nd November 2007 By: Gerrit Bezuidenhout

Distributor of high-end telehandlers and rough terrain equipment company Manitou is introducing a turnkey range of warehousing equipment aimed at providing solutions to materials-handling... 


Warehouse management systems boost productivity, efficiency
2nd November 2007 By: Gerrit Bezuidenhout

The implementation of a proven warehousing management system (WMS), can improve companies' warehouse productivity and efficiency, and save on operating costs, Super Group's technology solutions... 


R10m warehouse renovation improves service
2nd November 2007 By: Gerrit Bezuidenhout

Office furniture manufacturing and distribution company CN Business Furniture has invested about R10-million in its 17 000 square metre warehouse in Bedfordview to ensure safe working conditions... 


Company Announcement: Manitou Forklift Makes Short Work Of Handling Task
10th September 2007

Attached please find a press release on: Manitou’s diverse range of world-leading rough terrain forklifts and telescopic handlers delivers a complete and versatile handling solution. Every... 


Gas pipeline enters commissioning phase
31st August 2007 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The oil and gas division of local company Rare Holdings, Rare Energy, have been nominated as the vendors to provide all the carbon steel pipes for Sasol Gas's infrastructure of gas pipelines... 


Move enhances cable manufacturer's technology offering
17th August 2007

African cable manufacturer, Aberdare Cables, introduced a new benchmark in warehousing when it moved into a new purpose-built centralised distribution centre in Elandsfontein, Johannesburg late... 


New 44-t handler for Durban harbour
17th August 2007

Cargo and container handling supplier South African Container Depots (SACD) has added another 44 t Hyster full container handler from Barloworld Equipment Handling to its fleet at Durban Harbour,... 


Trucks acquired to meet logistics demand
17th August 2007

South African sorghum beer producer, United National Breweries (UNB), has taken delivery of 22 Hyster Fortens lift trucks from Barloworld Equipment Handling to assist in meeting the demands of its... 


Civil contractor grows its Manitou fleet
17th August 2007

Durability was the main attraction that set in motion the procurement of several Manitou rough terrain forklifts by Northern Cape civil works company Poort Benton, the company says. 


Palletless bulk bags on offer
6th July 2007

Tellap’s new patented environmentally-friendly, recyclable pallet-less bulk bag, which can be described as a pallet within a bag, has been designed for cost-efficient, organised and secure... 


Empowered structure takes ladder maker up a rung
29th June 2007 By: Christy van der Merwe

Signing a black economic-empowerment (BEE) agreement is a significant commitment for a medium-sized enterprise such as SA Ladder but, slowly, the company has started reaping the benefits since... 


Parastatal allocates R28bn to port development
22nd June 2007 By: Brindaveni Naidoo

Parastatal Transnet�s five-year investment plan includes the investment of about R28-billion for the improvement and expansion of South Africa�s ports. This investment has been split into three... 


Partnership brings new materials-handling equipment to SA
1st June 2007

The equipment solutions division of JSE listed group, Super Group Equipment (SGE) has entered into partnerships with original equipment manufacturers in order to bring a quality, cost-effective and... 


McCarthy’s Pretorius bets on Chinese brands
18th May 2007 By: Irma Venter

Automotive group McCarthy has introduced the first in a series of Chinese products it plans to launch over the next 12 months. 


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