ACTOM, South Africa’s leading manufacturer of power transformers and electrical infrastructure, has recently acquired SGB-SMIT Power Matla (SSPM) which operates as a primary transformer manufacturing company in South Africa. Through this strategic move, ACTOM will enhance its transformer manufacturing abilities […]
New to HPE Africa’s range of high-performance Hyundai wheel loaders, excavators, motor graders and TLB’s, is the HB640 backhoe loaders series. Hyundai’s new HB640 backhoe loaders have been developed to deliver high productivity, reliable performance and improved operator comfort in
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As South Africa marks Transport Month, the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) is calling for urgent reform in how infrastructure decisions are made. The organisation says that many ongoing failures in transport and public infrastructure are rooted
The International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa has emphasised the essential role of zinc-based coatings in extending the service life of steel across multiple industries. Used for decades to counteract both aqueous and atmospheric corrosion, zinc coatings protect steel through three
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Steinmüller Africa has set a new benchmark in operational excellence, with its site teams at the Kriel and Majuba power stations each exceeding 1000000 RCR-free hours. Recordable Case Rate (RCR)-free hours are operating runs without a single recordable injury or
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A global engineering coalition has issued an urgent call to action to the industry to solve the climate crisis through ecology-inclusive engineering frameworks. The Foresight of Nature-Positive Engineering, a new report from Lloyd’s Register Foundation, in partnership with the International
IPR (Integrated Pump Rental), a leading specialist in dewatering and dredging solutions, has reported seeing strong demand growth for its ranges of submersible pumps across Southern Africa. This trend is being driven by the continued expansion of mining activities, infrastructure
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As autonomous AI systems move from concept to necessity, MI26 positions itself at the forefront of disruptive technology in mining. Artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword in mining. It is the industry’s next strategic battleground. At Investing in African
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Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, is setting the course for further international growth: With the return of Frank Wieland as Chief Sales Officer (CSO), the company is sending a clear signal to strengthen
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MAG IAS GmbH (MAG), a member of the Fair Friend Group (FFG), has received a major order to supply a turnkey production line for railway axles from Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Pvt. Ltd. (JTRWF) in India. The highly automated line
FFG receives major project from India: Turnkey line for 60,000 axles Read More »