Diesel consumption linked to forklift operations to be cut by about 85% thanks to lithium-ion transition Plans to transition most of its forklift operations at its manufacturing facility to modern lithium-ion electric technology has seen a significant step forward in […]
Going Green’ initiative sees African Group Lubricants adopt electric forklift fleet Read More »
From port cranes to offshore rigs, advanced lubrication and maintenance strategies are essential to unlocking the full performance of galvanised and Galfan wire ropes. In harsh industrial environments, from South Africa’s busy ports to offshore drilling operations, zinc-coated wire ropes
Why lubrication is critical to maximise wire rope life in zinc-coated systems. Read More »
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, infrastructure, today announced the expansion of its end-to-end thermal chain with the availability of the Vertiv™ CoolChip CDU 2300 and Vertiv™ CoolChip Fluid Network Row Manifolds in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). These
In commemoration of Youth Day, Power Process Systems (PPS) is reinforcing its commitment to empowering young South Africans through job creation and skills development initiatives. A recently awarded contract for the supply of overhead pole boxes has enabled PPS to
In a move aimed at protecting consumers and supporting local industry, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) has introduced a Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Programme for certain unregulated products imported from China. The directive applies specifically to
SA’s New Import Safety Rules Mean Business Read More »
A shift towards structured service level agreements (SLAs) is redefining how conveyor systems are managed with moving operators away from a cycle of breakdown and repair towards proactive performance optimisation. According to conveyor systems specialist Tru-Trac, this trend recognises the
SLAS SHIFT CONVEYOR MAINTENANCE FROM BREAKDOWN RESPONSE TO PERFORMANCE OPTIMISATION Read More »
Tharisa Minerals, an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies, has successfully transformed its South African open-pit mining operation into a highly connected, data-driven environment. This is the result of the deployment of an advanced wireless network
In environments where corrosion is relentless, zinc stands as the frontline defence protecting the integrity of South Africa’s most critical lifting infrastructure. In the critical world of heavy industry, mining and ship repair, steel wire rope is quite literally the
If anything unites the finalists of SEIFSA’s 2025 Businesswoman of the Year Award, it’s their resilience, high EQ and their willingness to learn from mistakes. The women — Nicolette Skjoldhammer, Chief Executive Officer of Betterect; Pam du Plessis, Chief Executive
THE WOMEN TAKING CHARGE OF THE METAL & ENGINEERING SECTOR Read More »
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting small to medium-sized business development, Edge Growth has once again partnered with FNB to combine financial support and business development expertise – this time to help South African black-owned Agro-Processors scale their
EDGE GROWTH PARTNERS WITH FNB TO SCALE LOCAL AGRO PROCESSORS. Read More »