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Sasol's Louisiana ethane cracker reaches beneficial operation
28th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Chemicals and petrochemicals group Sasol says its world-scale ethane cracker – the heart of its Lake Charles Chemicals Project (LCCP), in Louisiana, in the US – has reached beneficial operation.... 


Sasol lowers LCCP Ebitda guidance, but says no further increases in capital cost
26th August 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE- and NYSE-listed petrochemicals giant Sasol has resolved an issue related to a large heat exchanger on its ethane cracker at the Lake Charles Chemicals Project, in Louisiana, in the US. On... 


INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIOUSNESS
Careful due diligence assessments are made when looking at inner city fire hazards
CBD buildings undergo fire assessment and upgrade
23rd August 2019 By: Halima Frost

Fire risk management company ASP Fire has finalised the fire system due diligence checks on seven buildings for a reputed investor who intends to buy the properties to repurpose as offices. Six of... 


INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
Cummins has been using Euro 5 technology since 2010 and Euro 6 technology since 2014
Alternative methods for emissions control created
23rd August 2019 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Owing to stringent emission regulations regarding the quality of fuel supplied in South Africa, diesel and alternative fuel engines supplier Cummins South Africa offers engine after-treatment in... 


KEY MARKETS 
Skyriders intends to continue doing more work in its key markets, which comprise the power generation, petrochemicals, mining and construction, as well as paper and pulp sectors
Skyriders intensifies presence in industry
9th August 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial rope access company Skyriders Access Specialists continues to offer various maintenance and repair solutions to aid key sectors – such as the furnaces industry – locally and abroad while... 


Fight over compliance with minimum emission standards set to intensify
Fight over compliance with minimum emission standards set to intensify
2nd August 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Several companies across energy-intensive industries are failing to meet South Africa's minimum emission standards (MES). These firms, many of which are facing serious financial pressures,... 


IN THE PIPELINE There are still viable uses for gas and the trend should continue for the short to medium term
Gas to flourish in short to medium term
26th July 2019

Evidence suggests that the natural gas market boom is likely to continue in the short to medium term, alludes trade insurance firm Coface sector economist and statistician Khalid Ait-Yahia. Natural... 


Sasol chooses Enaex as preferred explosives partner
25th July 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As part of the process of incorporating a strategic partner into its explosives and rock fragmentation division, JSE-listed petrochemicals company Sasol has selected Chile-headquartered Enaex as... 


Sasol's Lake Charles Chemicals Project
Sasol warns of lower full-year Ebitda on the back of LCCP costs, low prices
25th July 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals multinational Sasol on Thursday said a number of noncash adjustments had contributed to a decrease in its earnings a share for the financial year ended June 30. The company... 


Anglo American South Africa chairperson Nolitha Fakude
Anglo appoints new South African chair
24th July 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global diversified miner Anglo American has appointed nonexecutive director Nolitha Fakude as chairperson of Anglo American South Africa’s board, effective September 1. She succeeds Norman... 


INFORMATION OVERLOAD
The SAIMechE Seminar Theatre will have speaking slots during which various Industry 4.0 topics will be discussed
Industry 4.0 the main focus at KITE
19th July 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) – which will be held at the Durban Exhibition Centre on July 24 to 26, 2019 – continues to adopt an increased focus on Industry 4.0,... 


DIVERSE INDUSTRIES 
This range is suitable for general industrial and OEM installation applications in diverse industries
Pump suitable to handle a variety of fluids
12th July 2019

Fluid handling equipment manufacturer ARO air-operated diaphragm pumps have been designed to pump virtually any type of liquid with ease – ranging from clean, light to medium viscosity fluids, to... 


Process Pipe
Process Pipe
9th July 2019

Process Pipe and its newly acquired company, CAB South Africa, has established a national footprint as a wholesaler and retailer of carbon and mild steel pipes, fittings and flanges in South... 


SEW-EURODRIVE
SEW-EURODRIVE
28th June 2019

SEW-EURODRIVE (Pty) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of gearmotors, gear units, motors, components for decentralised installations, electronically controlled drives, mechanical variable-speed... 


India national Budget likely to scrap import duty on LNG
18th June 2019 By: Ajoy K Das

The Indian government is considering scrapping an import duty on liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the forthcoming Budget to be presented before Parliament next month. Government officials say that... 


INDUSTRY GROWTH
The DTI looks forward to exchanging lessons and experiences to unpack challenges and identify solutions for growth across the manufacturing sector
DTI forges ahead with product standardisation task
14th June 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Following Mining Charter III’s call to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to develop a “Standardised Coding and Product Identification System in the Mining Supply Chain” whereby products... 


Oil giants' chemical lifeline threatened by plastic-trash crisis
6th June 2019 By: Bloomberg

As the world strives to wean itself off fossil fuels, oil companies have been turning to plastic as the key to their future. Now even that’s looking overly optimistic. The global crackdown on... 


Second Lake Charles facility reaches beneficial operation
3rd June 2019 By: Nadine James

Petrochemicals company Sasol on Monday said the new ethylene oxide/ ethylene glycol (EO/EG) production facility at its Lake Charles Chemicals Project (LCCP), in Louisiana, in the US, had reached... 


Company advances health and safety in petrochemicals industry
31st May 2019

Cold-cutting techniques developed by demolition contractor Jet Demolition have introduced a new benchmark for health and safety in the petrochemicals industry - a highly volatile and hazardous work... 


Companies collaborate for maintenance work at petrochem provider
31st May 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

Industrial rope-access company Skyriders Access Specialists collaborated with engineering consultants SSA Acoustic and Specialised Inspections to conduct maintenance work at one of South Africa’s... 


HIGHLY COMMITTED 
Astore Keymak remains committed to technology and solutions for the chemical, petrochemicals and industrial space
Valves supplier to launch new products
31st May 2019 By: Mamaili Mamaila

South African thermoplastic valves supplier Astore Keymak is engaged in research and development activities with its suppliers to launch new FIP industrial valves for chemical applications every... 


Invincible Valves
Invincible Valves
17th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

High-quality valve products and ancillary equipment supplier Invincible Valves prides itself on service excellence and exibility, as it strives to enhance every customer’s bottom line. The... 


A TURNING POINT The predominately used quarter-turn pneumatic actuator turns the valves 90 through degrees
New valves division will provide solutions across industries
17th May 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

As part of the recently launched EMVAfrica brand, the ENERGYValves division is positioned as not only a supplier of valves but also a one-stop-shop valves solution. Engineering News reported last... 


Company offers first-class equipment to a variety of industries
17th May 2019

Stockist and distributor of premium valve brands Heaton Valves Africa’s core purpose is to provide first-class valve and associated equipment stock holding, distribution, technical consultation,... 


Aumanat
Aumanat
17th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Established in 1995 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, as an agent for AUMA electric actuators, AUMANAT has developed into a complete valve automation solutions company. Acquiring a number of... 


Frankwen Forge
Frankwen Forge
17th May 2019

Founded in 1981, Frankwen Forge has grown into a key manufacturing and engineering business. Its quality products and services are used in a number of industries, including the mining,... 


MIKE BERGEN
The cybersecurity solution monitors industrial networks to identify known and unknown anomalous code
Noninvasive industrial cybersecurity aims to make South African industries resilient
10th May 2019 By: Schalk Burger

France-headquartered cybersecurity multinational GECI has launched its suite of industrial cybersecurity services and solutions in South Africa to help make local industrial companies and sites... 


REPLACEMENT COAL MINE:
REPLACEMENT COAL MINE:
3rd May 2019 By: Martin Creamer

Sasol has officially opened the R5.6-billion, 8.5-million-tonne-a-year Impumelelo Colliery in Mpumalanga, the last of its three replacement coal mines, following the opening of Shondoni and... 


Firm plans to deploy 400 natural-gas refuelling sites across SA
26th April 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Natural-gas distributor Delta Natural Gas (DNG) Energy is rolling out 400 natural gas refuelling sites across South Africa for the taxi and freight industries, which will provide an immediate cost... 


Johnson Crane Hire
Johnson Crane Hire
12th April 2019

Ranked among the top crane hire companies in the world, Johnson Crane Hire operates the largest mobile crane fleet in Africa. The company has an acknowledged track record for delivering appropriate... 


EXCLUSIVELY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
The company provides custom-built products based on client designs and specifications
Projects in DRC keep local businesses afloat
12th April 2019 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

With a lack of investment and new projects locally, stainless steel fabricator Vessel Fab has expanded its offering into Africa and has been working on a few projects in the Democratic Republic of... 


Egypt seeking to increase trade and investment ties with South Africa
29th March 2019 By: Rebecca Campbell

Egyptian Ambassador to South Africa Sherif Eissa has called for more bilateral trade and investment between his country, as well as closer political cooperation. He was addressing the recent South... 


GRANT GLENNISTOR
 The company will extend its services and engineering expertise in the future to include maintenance, reverse engineering and system optimisations
KSB expands its aftermarket services
22nd March 2019

Local pump manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves is intensifying its focus on aftermarket services that add value to customer operations far beyond the supply and maintenance of its own products, under... 


Petrochemicals and jet fuel to underpin oil growth as gasoline slows
Petrochemicals and jet fuel to underpin oil growth as gasoline slows
11th March 2019 By: Terence Creamer

Petrochemicals and jet fuel have emerged as key drivers of oil growth, with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) latest market forecast indicating that the two sectors will account for more... 


BANK ANTHONY OKOROAFOR Gas should be an opportunity to create a viable economy and a vibrant way of growing Nigeria’s gross domestic product
Waipec focuses more on sub-Saharan Africa
8th March 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The third West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Waipec) was a success, bringing sub-Saharan African companies together to learn from one another about best practices to... 


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... 


ONE OF A KIND Vedermag is the only magnetic drive pump that can handle up to 20% solids
Pumps range eliminates leakage of corrosive chemicals
8th March 2019 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Using the Verdermag pump range in the chemicals and petrochemicals industries eliminates leakage of corrosive and hazardous chemicals, as it is an encapsulated pump and therefore leak-free, states... 


REACHING HEIGHTS Technicians used rope access to reach the 14-m-high roof, and carried out UT wall-thickness measurement on select steel members
Collision-resistant drone deployed on roof replacement project
8th March 2019

The Skyriders Elios Sky Eye confined-space inspection technology from industrial rope access company Skyriders Access Specialists was recently deployed with the collision-resistant drone used on a... 


SCIAPS Z-200 C
The equipment analyses carbon content in carbon and stainless steels using the technique of a handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
NDT equipment analyses, measures carbon content in alloys
1st March 2019 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Vereeniging-based nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment provider GammaTec NDT Supplies is currently introducing the SciAps Z-200 C+, which is the only handheld analyser on the market capable of... 


eNtsa
eNtsa
1st March 2019

eNtsa is acknowledged internationally as an innovation hub that supports research, design and technology assimilation for the broader manufacturing sector, with a focus on the automotive, power... 


Northam CEO Paul Dunne
Northam lifts H1 earnings, Booysendal on track for FY22 steady-state production
22nd February 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Northam Platinum has reported normalised earnings a share of 108.5c for the six months ended December 31, 2018, compared with the 37.1c reported for the six months ended December 31,... 


There’s liquidity in gas
There’s liquidity in gas
18th February 2019

Mozambique is no stranger to mega-projects with large foreign direct investments dating back to the 90’s. Mozambique, through its National Oil Company, has again partnered with International Oil... 


Zest WEG Group CEO Siegfried Kreutzfeld
Electrical equipment group aims to penetrate new markets with integrated offering
12th February 2019 By: Terence Creamer

Electrical products manufacturer Zest WEG Group has added an integrated-solutions offering to its products-oriented sales strategy in a bid to penetrate market segments in which there is a growing... 


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