Manufacturing

South Africa has experienced over three decades of democracy, and one of the main factors determining our economic resilience will not only be growth and innovation but also the safety and... 

LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 2026

Nasdaq-listed aluminium producer Century Aluminum Company has welcomed President Donald Trump’s latest executive order to incentivize investments that "make American manufacturing great again".... 

By: Rhys Evans - Managing Director at ALCO-Safe South Africa faces a growing drug crisis that is affecting workplaces across the country. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime... 

Produced in partnership with Deal Leaders International, this five-part IN FOCUS video series features leading industrial executives, investors and advisory specialists exploring strategies that... 

By: Lubabalo Cengani The current structure of the South African economy is deeply rooted in the development of the Mineral Energy Complex (MEC) during the apartheid era. This model focused on... 

Industrial equipment supplier SkyJacks has noted a shift in the local market toward intelligent mechanised cleaning technologies that can help businesses improve hygiene standards while easing... 

South Africa’s manufacturing sector contributes close to 11% of the country’s GDP[1] and was one of only three industries to add jobs in the first quarter of 2026[2], yet output has contracted for... 

Precision tools and equipment supplier Cape Tools partners with engineers to solve real-world manufacturing challenges with precision equipment and expert support. From micro-welding to surface... 

By Darren Naicker, GM of Brasco Filtration, a leading African OEM dust control company specialising in industrial filtration, aftermarket services and maintenance, system optimisation, and air... 

The 13th Manufacturing Indaba has successfully concluded following two impactful days of dialogue, collaboration and business engagement at the Sandton Convention Centre, bringing together... 

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the availability of its TeSys Tera motor management solution across the West African market. With enhanced motor protection,... 

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has expanded its manufacturing footprint at its Pretoria West industrial campus, in Gauteng, with the launch of the ACTOM Static Energy battery... 

As global markets increasingly demand lower-carbon products and more sustainable manufacturing practices, South African manufacturers have an opportunity to strengthen their competitiveness through... 

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development, through the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), will officially relaunch the Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre (GALC) as the... 

Lubricating oil plays a critical role in modern industry. It keeps engines running, reduces friction in machinery and helps maintain the performance of equipment across sectors ranging from mining... 

South Africa’s planned R1-trillion infrastructure programme is undoubtedly a chance to revive the struggling construction sector and to stimulate industrialisation. After more than a decade of weak... 

For South African manufacturers, 2026 offers pressure and possibility, says specialists in technical, logistics and administrative solutions for events Siyenza MD Liz Hart. Energy insecurity and... 

Industrial machinery manufacturer Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems’ (HIES’) recently launched plant-based Green Screw Oil lubricant, developed for oil-flooded screw air compressors, delivers...