Condra Cranes marks 60 years with cash prize competition for oldest working crane
AS it approaches its diamond jubilee in 2026, South African crane manufacturer Condra is launching a nationwide competition to find the company’s oldest working...
How vision-guided robotics is transforming South African manufacturing
How vision-guided robotics is transforming South African manufacturing
By Andrew Crackett, Managing Director at Yaskawa Southern Africa
IN South African manufacturing, the final stages of production...
Eskort invests in robotics to scale premium sliced meat production
Eskort invests in robotics to scale premium sliced meat production
ESKORT, South Africa’s largest pork producer, has commissioned a multimillion-rand robotic production line at its...
Autonomous material handling: SA’s intelligent capabilities
Autonomous material handling: SA’s intelligent capabilities
By Diane Silcock
BY 2031, the South African Autonomous Material Handling Vehicle market is set to evolve into a highly...
Heavy Lift delivers ‘monster” reach stacker to C. Steinweg Bridge
Heavy Lift delivers 'monster" reach stacker to C. Steinweg Bridge
Heavy Lift, a division of CFAO Equipment, has delivered Konecranes’s largest standard reach stacker, the...
Move more, pay less: Short-term equipment rentals keep festive supply chains moving
Move more, pay less: Short-term equipment rentals keep festive supply chains moving
“WITH warehouses, logistics centres and retailers operating at peak capacity to meet festive...
BMG lifts safety and performance with advanced lifting and rigging solutions
BMG lifts safety and performance with advanced lifting and rigging solutions
BMG’s dedicated Tools & Equipment Lifting and Rigging division provides solutions for lifting and...
Canada, Australia bet South African
Canada, Australia bet South African
CONSULTING firms in Canada and Australia have placed multiple orders on a South African company to manufacture cranes, hoists and...
Toyota Material Handling: Celebrating 40 exceptional years
ON 13 June 2025, Toyota Material Handling, a division of CFAO Equipment, marked 40 years of success as a market leader and preferred supplier...
Liebherr marks 25 years of RTGs with enhanced product range
LIEBHERR marks 25 years of RTG innovation with a next-gen range offering five base models: electric, hybrid and VSG. Designed for efficiency, sustainability and...
Materials Handling & Equipment News
Materials handling and equipment news on Cape Business News (CBN) covers developments in logistics and warehousing solutions essential for efficient goods movement. CBN provides updates on equipment like forklifts, conveyors, and automated handling systems that improve productivity. This sector’s news benefits industries like manufacturing, retail, and logistics, offering insights into solutions that streamline storage, transport, and distribution processes.
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