The South African Valve And Actuator Manufacturers Association (SAVAMA)
Formed in 1974, the organisation currently has 21 members who collectively account for a substantial number of the valves and actuators manufactured or assembled...
Reflections on mining in Africa, and its bold new future
Considering the theme of the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024 – Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African...
Fire protection is environmental protection
ONE of the images we all have in mind are the increasing number of wildfires all over the world, the other is the contamination...
Actros celebrates a quarter century in SA
By Lance Branquinho
MERCEDES-Benz’s commercial vehicles have a proven reputation amongst South Africa’s long-haul drivers and fleet managers, having been locally assembled since the 1960s.
To...
Western Cape firm nets R300 million annual deal to supply poultry delicacies to China
The landmark deal, forged through a collaboration of key players such as Wesgro and Standard Bank, has the potential to create 3000 new jobs...
Saint-Gobain Construction Products South Africa completes the acquisition of Technical Finishes
Saint-Gobain Construction Products South Africa (PTY) Ltd (SGCP) has announced the closing of the Technical Finishes SA (PTY) Ltd (TFSA) acquisition.
This acquisition enables SGCP...
Africa is well placed to address global supply chain challenges – UN Report
By Larry Claasen
Recent disruptions to the global supply chain have highlighted the need for manufacturers to set up operations in diverse locations.
GLOBAL supply chain...
Technical Innovation Award for Pepperl+Fuchs
Pepperl+Fuchs closed the year with a recognition from The South African Flameproof Association with an award for technical Innovation award for their Ethernet-APL Rail...
Automine® Core platform to support ramp-up from manual to autonomous mining
With its focus on innovation in mining, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced AutoMine® Core, a comprehensive automation platform for mass mining applications.
According...
New Condra crane for dissolving pulp plant
Condra has completed manufacture of a service and maintenance crane for Saiccor Mill’s Feed Three pulp dryer line at Umkomaas on South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal...
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By Larry Claasen
THE country consumes more than 3,5 million tons of wheat a year, yet domestic...