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Neasa says extension of steel industry consolidated main agreement will lock out unskilled employees
15th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

A steel industry employer states in a letter to Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi that the current proposals for a minimum wage of R78 cost to company "will ruin the future, not only of... 


A row of capital equipment, or construction equipment, including graders and diggers on a construction site with the sun rise in the background
Manufacturers must increase export potential – export council
9th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

Igniting investor relations and export potential, as well as increased investment in projects, are paramount to gaining traction when trying to reignite the economy post Covid-19, stresses South... 


RS Components continues to support customers at biggest Africa trade show
RS Components continues to support customers at biggest Africa trade show
8th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Leading omni-channel industrial product and service solutions provider RS Components, a trading brand of the RS Group, stocks more than 700 000 industrial and electronic equipment products. Sourced... 


Seifsa, trade unions welcome ‘watershed’ court ruling on collective wages
5th September 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa), alongside trade unions, have welcomed a ruling by the Labour Court last week to dismiss an application brought by the... 


Outgoing Hulamin CEO Richard Jacob
Hulamin reports strong interim results despite headwinds
29th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Despite the global impact of the war in the Ukraine on shipping rates, the impact of commodity prices and the effects of general inflation on JSE-listed aluminium supplier Hulamin’s production... 


Image of women in Cummins’ Apprenticeship programme
Education helps company empower women in technical fields
26th August 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Power technology provider Cummins invests in many corporate responsibility initiatives (CRI) to assist in increasing access to technical careers for young girls from school level onwards. These... 


The Peco Powerbrick
Wits-developed minigrid solution set for retail debut
25th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

A homegrown expandable minigrid solution that researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) have been developing, testing and refining for several years has now been fully... 


Steel fabrication
Steel industry backs temporary ban on metal-scrap exports
24th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Members of the South African Iron and Steel Institute (SAISI) have come out in full support of the proposed six-month ban on the export of scrap metal from South Africa. SAISI members include... 


AFC invests $3m into Nyanza’s titanium dioxide pigment plant
22nd August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Infrastructure solutions provider the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has become a codeveloper and early-stage investor in titanium dioxide pigment manufacturer Nyanza Light Metals’ $550-million... 


Saice’s national awards to be held in September
17th August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) will hold the Saice 2022 National Awards on September 1, to celebrate and reward the outstanding individuals and... 


Reclamation Group says scrap metal prices to stabilise over 18 months even with an export ban
16th August 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Recycling company The Reclamation Group says that, on account of the already installed increased consumer capacity and the advent of new melting facilities already in the pipeline, over the next 12... 


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Stewarts & Lloyds hands over R330 000 to women and children's charities
12th August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Steel, pipe, roofing, fencing, hardware and irrigation and pumps products supplier Stewarts & Lloyds on August 11 handed over R330 000 it had raised through its Break the Cycle campaign to three... 


A small mobile in line furnace offering from ABP Induction
New smaller furnace complements supplier’s range
12th August 2022

Induction-related equipment provider ABP Induction has added the new EcoLine furnace to its portfolio. The company says the EcoLine rounds out its portfolio to provide the perfect entry into the... 


The ET3 system comprising a multichannel data logger, precision thermocouples and a thermal barrier that enables the logger with a screen and logging system laid out in display
Tracking system well received locally
12th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Automation and control solutions provider Raytek & Control (R&C) Instrumentation says its newest heat tracking system, the Easy Track 3 (ET3), has been well received by the local automotive... 


New probe developed
12th August 2022

Japanese multinational electrical engineering and software company Yokogawa Electric Corporation has developed an explosion-proof version of its TDLS8200 probe type tunable diode laser... 


Hulamin appoints interim CEO as Richard Jacob announces retirement
4th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

JSE-listed aluminium semi-fabricator Hulamin reports that CEO Richard Jacob will retire on September 30, having served the company for 32 years and leading as CEO for the past 12 years. Hulamin’s... 


A new white VW Polo being driven through a scenic area
Volkswagen tops used-car sales survey
29th July 2022

According to a report carried out over six months by used car sales and buying service WeBuyCars, German motor vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen ranked as South Africa’s most sought-after used car... 


A vehicle in the manufacturing process hoisted up on a lift with a worker stood under the chassis
Q1 recovery exceeds expectations – industry body
29th July 2022

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa | The  Automotive Business Council (Naamsa) states in its ‘Quarterly review of business conditions: new motor vehicle... 


NUM becomes part of metal industry and engineering bargaining council
21st July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has become a member of the Metal Industry and Engineering Bargaining Council (MEIBC) after completing a membership verification process. The union extended... 


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Pivot joints can strengthen machines
15th July 2022

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Nord-Lock range of bolting solutions includes Expander Pivot Pin components that comprise advanced pivot pin technology to offer dependable solutions that combat... 


An image of somebody drilling a fastener into concrete using a Hilti power tool
Company guides application of design code
15th July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The implementation of SANS 51992-4 code, taking effect March 2021, ensures the safe design of fastenings for use in concrete. The adoption of this code is necessary to ensure safety and... 


An image depicting a Swagefast fastener
Local industry faces challenges
15th July 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African fasteners manufacturing industry is facing challenges, such as raw materials, distribution and utilities difficulties, says fastening technology specialist provider Swagefast... 


A group of compressors from the ELGi AB oil free range all stood together on display
Compressors delivered to cement factory
15th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Compressed air solutions provider Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) has successfully delivered and commissioned two compressors, from air-compressor manufacturer ELGi, to one of South Africa’s largest... 


A specialist rotary (SR) series of 220 V ultra-compact, variable speed drive , tank-mounted screw compressors standing alone on display
Supplier receives stock for distribution
15th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Local compressed-air solutions distributor Tru Compressor Solutions is geared to supply manufacturer Detroit Air’s new specialist rotary (SR) series of 220 V ultra-compact, variable speed drive... 


Two large  air dryers from the Sahara range of compressed stood along side one another air dryers is being used for clean instrument air at a cement plant
Compressor range well received by market
15th July 2022 By: Halima Frost

Compressed-air equipment manufacturer Artic Driers’ newly released Sahara range, comprising low dewpoint compressed-air dryers, has been well received by clients in various sectors, Artic Driers... 


Sustainability efforts set to affect steel industry
8th July 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The steel industry has been fraught with challenges, ranging from Covid-19-related impacts to supply chain issues, but the move towards more sustainable practices will also result in many changes... 


An image of a large steel tube and steel workers
Positive outlook despite new challenges
8th July 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

The steel industry is emerging from the challenging period caused by global commodity issues in 2016, followed by Covid-19-related disruptions, and now the Ukraine war. South African Institute of... 


An image of a bridge being built
Cesa challenges Sanral’s decision to cancel tender
1st July 2022

Industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) is challenging the decision by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) board to cancel critical infrastructure tenders worth... 


A reel of stainless steel braided hose which is impervious to fire chemicals and pressure
Manufacturer now offers new stainless steel braided hose
1st July 2022

Earlier this year, industrial hose specialist Truco announced it had started manufacturing stainless steel braided hose at its Chamdor campus in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Initial capabilities are for... 


A bunch of blue plastic pipes which have a light shining thorug them form back to front
Association stresses quality control is imperative
1st July 2022

As part of its continuous education process, Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) continues to enlighten design engineers, contractors and all users of plastic pipe of... 


Photo of a welder
MEIBC parties vote to extend 2021 wage deal to non-parties
30th June 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Parties to the Metals and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC) have voted to extend the three-year agreement reached in the metals and engineering sector in October 2021 to... 


A steel coil being rolled
South Africa imported record volumes of steel in 2021, new report shows
29th June 2022 By: Terence Creamer

At close to 1.7-million tonnes, South Africa imported record volumes of primary steel in 2021, constituting about one-third of all steel used in the country, a new Steel Report published by the... 


A man in a ditch welding a water pipe out in the open, which would be inaccessible to a robotic welder
Industry body assures job security for welders
24th June 2022 By: Halima Frost

Despite a marked increase in the uptake of robotic welding systems, owing to Covid-19 and the fast-tracking of automation, artisanal welding will never be completely replaced, says Southern African... 


A Jasic branded welding machine with a Jasic welding mask being used by a BMG welder with sparks flying
Pipe welding work completed
24th June 2022

A successful example of technical solutions provider BMG Fluid Power team’s ability to carry out on-site welding during the installation and replacement of piping, plate work, stainless steel and... 


A brand-new front desk with metal lettering in blue and grey that say Aquajet, which was cut using an Omax waterjet cutter
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New waterjet machine bought
24th June 2022 By: Halima Frost

To meet growing demand for specialised cutting services, waterjet cutting specialist Aquajet has procured a new precision waterjet machine from jet machining manufacturer Omax to complement its... 


A new blue welding machine offered by Miller Electric
New premises, machine cater to growing demand
24th June 2022

In May, global arc welding equipment manufacturer Miller Electric released its new Millermatic 355 metal inert gas (MIG) welder, an easy-to-use machine designed for fabricators and manufacturers... 


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