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LED lighting for GIZ Energy Efficiency projects
31st January 2022

BEKA Schréder is proud to be part of an Energy Efficient Street Lighting Retrofit Project implemented by GIZ German Development Cooperation and Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE),... 


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Will South Africa finally ignite minerals and energy growth engines in 2022?
28th January 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Problems in South Africa’s electricity sector will, sadly, continue to dominate the headlines and undermine growth and confidence in 2022. Despite the fact that the crisis is now deep into its... 


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Will South Africa finally ignite minerals and energy growth engines in 2022?
28th January 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Problems in South Africa’s electricity sector will, sadly, continue to dominate the headlines and undermine growth and confidence in 2022. Despite the fact that the crisis is now deep into its... 


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Politics are turning against copper miners, Freeport-McMoRan says
27th January 2022 By: Bloomberg

The task of ramping up copper supply to meet growing demand in the clean-energy transition is getting harder as societies and communities resist new mines and politicians seek a bigger share of the... 


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Solar streetlight designed for longevity
21st January 2022 By: Claire O'Reilly

Last month, lighting solution manufacturer Beka Schréder began the first SOLARPOLE project roll-out in the country.  


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Ramaphosa, billionaire Soon-Shiong open NantSA vaccine production campus in Cape Town
19th January 2022 By: Irma Venter

The NantSA vaccine manufacturing campus at Brackengate, in Cape Town, could soon produce its first Covid-19 vaccine, says NantWorks founder and CEO Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong. President Cyril Ramaphosa... 


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New Ranger to spark big rise in production and exports from Ford’s Silverton plant
3rd December 2021 By: Irma Venter

Ford South Africa (SA) is on schedule with its R15.8-billion expansion programme to significantly boost its exports from the Silverton plant in Pretoria as from next year, says Ford Motor Company... 


LED retrofit lighting solution for Gaborone Airport
30th November 2021

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED retrofit lighting solution at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Botswana. This airport is located about 10 km north of the city of Gaborone and offers... 


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HELLA lighting solutions for the mining industry
24th November 2021

HELLA lighting solutions for the mining industry Being a thought leader in the industry of mine lighting, HELLA is proud to introduce the next step of innovative mine lighting. 


Solar LED streetlights donated to KwaZulu-Natal community
22nd November 2021

BEKA Schréder is proud to have been involved in a project that made a positive impact on the youth of Hammarsdale and Marrianridge near Durban in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. Six... 


New depot nears completion
19th November 2021

As the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) cruises to the end of transport month, it is worth noting that the Selby Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) depot is edging closer to reaching practical completion... 


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Cladding used in solar tress
19th November 2021

Aligned to Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) Good Spaces building block, which aims to minimise the impact on the natural environment while creating spaces that are agile, adaptable and aligned to the... 


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Hospital benchmarks in sustainable healthcare facilities
12th November 2021

Consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari provided design and construction supervision of the mechanical services, as well as environmentally sustainable design (ESD)... 


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Correct lighting tech can improve safety
5th November 2021 By: Darren Parker

Using inappropriate lighting technology in environments with high levels of flammable liquids, vapours, gases or combustible dusts could increase the likelihood of fire or explosion, resulting in... 


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Company geared to service African regions
29th October 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

Integrated logistics service provider Concargo remains resilient and flexible, and stands ready to show its potential for ingenuity, collaboration and cooperation in servicing the local market, as... 


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Advanced lighting management system for smart strategy
29th October 2021

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder is proud to introduce you to the Schréder EXEDRA - the most advanced lighting management system on the market that paves the way for future applications in a... 


Victor Industrial Equipment
Victor Industrial Equipment
22nd October 2021

Victor Industrial Equipment, which has been serving the mining industry for more than 80 years, is an electrical connector manufacturer which supplies a range of products to suit the mining... 


Appointment of new General Manager at BEKA Schréder
14th October 2021

BEKA Schréder is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Kasper as the General Manager of BEKA Schréder. Daniel will take up this position from the 1st of October 2021. Since joining BEKA... 


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New drone tech improves inspection capabilities
1st October 2021 By: Darren Parker

Work-at-height company Skyriders has added the Zenith robotic inspection device –a new vertical inspection technology – to its portfolio of services. The winch-operated pan-tilt-zoom camera drone... 


North Carolina county zoning changes to affect Piedmont lithium project
29th September 2021 By: Reuters

A North Carolina county on Tuesday added several mining-related standards to its zoning regulations, taking steps that directly affect a proposed Piedmont Lithium Inc mine that could eventually... 


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Programme expands into other provinces
24th September 2021 By: Darren Parker

National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa’s (NCPC-SA’s) Industrial Symbiosis Programme (ISP) is on track to be launched in the Eastern Cape and the Free State before the end of the year, says... 


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Qld gets ready for first vanadium mine
15th September 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

The Queensland government has approved the mining license for the state’s first vanadium mine, green-lighting Multicom Resources’ A$250-million Saint Elmo project, near Julia Creek. “I... 


Sustainability focus in various Multotec initiatives
7th September 2021

Sustainability has become a key driver for leading minerals processing equipment specialist Multotec, promoted by its efforts in range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.... 


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Company highlights importance of adequate lighting in oil refineries
3rd September 2021 By: Anna Moross

Lighting manufacturer BEKA Schréder emphasises the importance of using correct lighting in oil refineries to ensure productivity and avoid injury.  


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Battery Electric
3rd September 2021

Underground railway control systems manufacturer Battery Electric is a proudly South African company with a focus on the design and development of microprocessor-controlled underground mine... 


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Generators necessary despite new legislation
27th August 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

With load-shedding a reoccurring problem for mines and businesses in Southern Africa, standby power generation company Generator and Plant Hire South Africa (GPHSA) suggests that mines will... 


Video surveillance can help mines improve safety, operational efficiency and security
27th August 2021 By: Natasha Odendaal

The deployment of ever-improving video surveillance technologies in the mining sector can assist in enhancing safety, mitigating poor visibility, bolstering analytics to improve operational... 


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Victor Industrial Equipment
27th August 2021

Victor Industrial Equipment, which has been serving the mining industry for more than 80 years, has been appointed as the South African distributor for light emitting diode (LED) lighting solutions... 


Sandvik upgrades local presence with new facilities
16th August 2021

In a strategic move that will consolidate its resources and further enhance its service to customers, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has moved its South African headquarters to brand new,... 


Obituary: BEKA General Manager, Wimpie Ludwick
11th August 2021

It is with great loss and sadness that we inform you of the passing of our General Manager Willem Frederick ‘Wimpie’ Ludwick (14-05-1966 to 06-08-2021). When news broke on Friday the 6th of August... 


Electrical installation by Zest WEG at Platinum Expansion
27th July 2021

Zest WEG is installing a range of electrical control and instrumentation equipment at Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena mine in Limpopo province, working closely with engineering group DRA... 


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B&W Instrumentation and Electrical
23rd July 2021

Leading electrical and instrumentation company B&W are one of the largest specialist electrical and instrumentation (E&I) contractors in South Africa, with over 48 years’ experience in the... 


Further investments in compressor range made
9th July 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

Rand-Air, an established provider of air, nitrogen, power, flow, steam boiler and lighting solutions, further invested in the XATS1200 compressors in its fleet in April.   The compressors,... 


Rio launches scandium oxide demonstration plant
2nd July 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has started operations at a new commercial-scale demonstration plant to produce high-quality scandium oxide at its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) metallurgical complex... 


Vale invests C$150m Manitoba to extend Thompson mine life
Vale invests C$150m Manitoba to extend Thompson mine life
30th June 2021 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Vale on Tuesday announced a C$150-million investment in its Thompson nickel mine – its single largest investment in its Manitoba operations in the last two decades. The Thompson... 


CERTIFICATION Carrier is comitted to ensuring that all products are fully certified
The importance of certification – How it drives us forward
25th June 2021

One of the main challenges faced daily is the certification process, how long it takes to get product approved and onto the market and the difficulties in meeting some of the stringent... 


Rio launches scandium oxide demonstration plant
18th June 2021 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has started operations at a new commercial-scale demonstration plant to produce high-quality scandium oxide at its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) metallurgical complex... 


PROTECTING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE
Zinc has significant capacity to protect uncoated steel structures against premature corrosion
Association encourages use of zinc to boost rail
11th June 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa Desk head Simon Norton says there is significant opportunity right now to increase the use of refined zinc for hot dip galvanising of steel, with the... 


Pioneers for sustainable urban regeneration
11th June 2021 By: Claire O'Reilly

An urgent shift from traditional market practice towards the ‘green industrial revolution’ is underway, hence specialised commercial property financial services company TUHF’s advocating for the... 


RAND-AIR’S BOILER SOLUTIONS
Rand-Air offers a well-planned and strategic steam boiler rental solution which provides swift, yet reliable 24/7 availability for the production process.
Steam boilers a vital rental solution
4th June 2021

Air, nitrogen, power, flow pumps and lighting solutions provider Rand-Air, part of the global leading provider of compressed air, power, steam and nitrogen rental equipment and services global... 


Energy efficiency financing must be scaled up to unlock opportunities
4th June 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There is considerable opportunity and potential to be unlocked in energy efficiency projects in South Africa, but more needs to be done with regard to financial solutions to catalyse a take-up of... 


Agency moves to add machine learning to road-safety arsenal
Agency moves to add machine learning to road-safety arsenal
4th June 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is exploring the use of machine learning to make more effective use of its data collected from field devices, such as vehicle-detection... 


ENDOSCOPIC VIEW The highly robust furnace endoscopy devices can be used to inspect units at any temperature
New services enhance repairs
28th May 2021 By: Darren Parker

Furnace services company Dickinson Group of Companies’ (DGC’s) new service offerings help to ensure more cost-effective furnace maintenance and repair. DGC added endoscopic furnace inspection... 


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