Jan 31, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Engineering, Engineering Supplies
THE SKF Explorer series of large size roller bearings presented the optimum solution for a vertical roller mill used in the production of cement. That’s according to SKF, which said that a long-standing customer in the cement and concrete industry contacted them when...
Jan 31, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, Consulting Engineers & Project Management, EC Industrial & Business News, Government & Municipal
THE long-awaited Buffalo River Bridge city bypass could finally see the light of day following talks between the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) and the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. The proposed bridge and arterial road link between the N2 and...
Jan 31, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Harbour Infrastructure & Shipping
THE Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) National Safety Competition and Chief Executive’s Awards took place during an event hosted by Chief Executive, Shulami Qalinge, at the East London International Convention Centre recently. It was the culmination of...
Jan 31, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Heating, Cooling & Ventilation, Pumps, Valves, Pipes & Fittings
FROM wine farms to the mining industry, the new LTP-B Eco drive from SEW-Eurodrive is finding application in a range of sectors. According to the company, the purpose-built drive is distinguished by the fact that different parameters can be set for a range of...
Jan 31, 2018 | Automotive, EC Industrial & Business News, Transport & Logistics
DURING 2017 the South African truck market declined by 2.65% on the previous year’s results to 25 042 new units sold. This is according to the latest results released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), Associated Motor...
Jan 31, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Projects, Property – Commercial & Industrial
THE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is bullish about 2018, a year in which it is anticipating the completion of investment projects valued in excess of R12 billion. The projects include Osho Cement – R600 million; Customs Control Area (in the logistics sector);...
Jan 24, 2018 | KZN Industrial & Business News, Occupational Health
FIBERTEX SA hosted a conflict resolution workshop for staff, customers, suppliers and interested business associates, at the company’s Hammarsdale head office, at the end of 2017. This interactive workshop was run by John Ford, an experienced workplace mediator, who...
Jan 24, 2018 | Agriculture & Sugar, KZN Industrial & Business News
Illovo Sugar South Africa has announced the appointment of Mamongae Mahlare (pictured) as Managing Director with effect from 1 March 2018. She succeeds Dave Howells who, after nine years as local MD, has chosen to take up the opportunity of a new role within the...
Jan 24, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, KZN Industrial & Business News, Property – Commercial & Industrial
THE property market in South Africa remains unfavourable for real estate agents and sellers following years of low price growth and stagnant sales. However, this depressed market provides many opportunities for investors, provided that the properties are carefully...
