Scrap metal ban is not working and should not be extended
The SEIFSA Office has noted with concern submissions to the DTIC calling for the extension to the scrap metal export ban which is scheduled...
PFERD’s high-performance grinding solution, CC-GRIND ROBUST, wins top award at K.I.T.E.
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Steel Import tariffs destroying local manufacturing efforts
Tal-Tec’s Greg Talbot, MD of the Brits-based local manufacturer of modular farming solutions for managing livestock, describes how South Africa’s steel import tariffs are...
VSM ACTIROX – Superior Grinding Performance
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Could Nickel price volatility herald a new era in Stainless Steel Innovation – SASSDA
ONE of the key components of stainless steel is nickel, which has recently felt the severe knock-on effects of the war in Ukraine. This...
Portable cooling systems and quality deburring tools
JTB Industrial Solutions (JTB) offers a supply of spray mist portable cooling systems from its longstanding international supplier Noga Engineering; as well as a...
Steel industry experts express concerns over ‘volatile and inflated’ steel prices
Steel industry experts say steel has become over-inflated and volatile as a raw material.
In a recent webinar facilatated by 20 Vison three industry businessmen...
Surface preparation is the key for successful coating applications
BLASTRITE is South Africa’s largest manufacturer and distributor of granular abrasives to the surface preparation industry and offers a range to suit the various...
Galvanising hope for Saldanha Steel?
A RE-OPENING of Saldanha Steel, which was mothballed in early 2020, on the back of markedly higher steel prices does not look on the...
Robotics training: empowering industries & workforces
Not only do industries evolve through the use of robotics and automation, but their workforces are also capable of developing invaluable and career-enhancing skills,...
Metals Engineering News
Metals engineering news from Cape Business News (CBN) includes insights into advancements in metalworking, fabrication, and materials innovation. CBN covers trends in metal alloys, welding technologies, and industry standards, providing valuable information for sectors like construction, automotive, and manufacturing. This sector’s news helps professionals enhance production capabilities, ensure product quality, and meet industry standards.
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