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South Africa’s metals and engineering sector is facing a crisis of historic proportions, as years of low capital expenditure, declining demand, and policy gaps have accelerated deindustrialisation, eroding the country’s productive base. The consequences are stark, with ArcelorMittal’s retrenchment of […]

BMG has been appointed the exclusive authorised distributor in Southern Africa for Pewag, a global leader in premium chain systems and lifting solutions. “Through this new agreement, the BMG team supplies and supports Pewag’s conveyor and hoist chain systems, engineered

In workshops, plants and pits across Southern Africa, the craft of machinery maintenance is changing faster than many teams can keep up with. Ever-tightening production targets, increasingly complex asset fleets, and the rising cost of getting maintenance wrong all contribute

With demand rising for high quality manufactured sand and pressure mounting to reduce unsaleable materials  and environmental impact, Metso’s HRC™ 8 high pressure grinding roll (HPGR) is proving to be a gamechanger. Distributed in southern Africa by Pilot Crushtec, the

The Astron Energy Refinery in Cape Town plays a critical role in South Africa’s energy security and economic resilience, particularly for the mining and industrial sectors. As the only crude oil refinery in the south-west of the country, the facility

The uptick in local and foreign mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in South Africa, as well as the successful hosting of the G20 Summit, bode well for the country’s investment landscape, says Tamela Corporate Finance Executive, Kgolo Qwelane. Qwelane’s comment

DEKRA Industrial RSA has announced the sale of its South African operations to Raysonics Investment (Pty) Ltd, a consortium of highly experienced South African NDT and industrial inspection professionals. This milestone transaction marks a pivotal new chapter for the company,

Hot dip galvanized wire is one of those essential materials that quietly supports construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing in every part of the world. In Africa, where climatic and environmental challenges vary from humid coastal regions to arid interiors, zinc coatings

Heavy Lift, a division of CFAO Equipment, reports that 95% of its business over the past 12 months emanated from equipment rentals, highlighting a strong industry trend toward flexible, capital-efficient alternatives to owning heavy lifting machinery. The growth of heavy

Infrastructure advisory company Osmotic Engineering Group (OEG) has appointed Andrew Johnson as Chief Financial Officer, formalising a strategic leadership role that reflects the company’s strategy for expansion and growing project portfolio. Johnson, a mechanical engineer with an MBA (cum laude)