In acknowledgement of World Environment Day which was recently celebrated on 5 June, leading specialist Jet Demolition highlights the crucial role that demolition plays to reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of the construction industry. Demolition allows for the recycling of existing building materials in a safe and sustainable […]
Month: June 2024
Given burgeoning global populations and the rapid depletion of resources, industry has a prominent role to play in protecting the environment in a bid to save the planet. A key focus area is waste which has become a precious resource that can add value through reformation, recycling and re-use. Municipalities […]
In a strategic move set to transform the landscape of earthmoving and mining operations in sub-Saharan Africa, K-Tec Earthmovers, a leading manufacturer of innovative earthmoving scrapers, has announced a partnership with Ukwazi, a prominent mining services provider in the region. This collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both companies […]
As part of Fibertex South Africa’s commitment to nurturing engineering skills in Africa, the team plays an active role in organising educational events, conferences and site visits for industry, professional organisations and students. Fibertex recently hosted a plant tour at its Hammarsdale manufacturing plant for members of the Durban branch […]
Africa’s rich mineral resources and its potential as a vast export market are at the top of South Korea’s agenda as it hosts a summit with the leaders of 48 nations this week with plans for aid on industrial infrastructure and digital transformation. Africa is a “crucial partner” for South […]
BMG’s high-performance HKT split cylindrical roller bearings have been developed to operate efficiently in demanding environments, including applications above ground, underground and in underwater environments. BMG specialists recommend that HKT split cylindrical roller bearings be incorporated into conveyors, fans, cooling beds, continuous casters, and stacker reclaimers, as well as motors […]
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB have passed a new technology milestone by successfully deploying the first fully battery-electric trolley truck system on an 800-meter-long underground mine test track in Sweden, with a 13 percent incline. This means the mining industry is a step closer to realizing the all-electric mine of the […]
BMG’s Smart-Farming agricultural team works closely with farmers throughout Southern Africa, assisting them with the selection, installation and operation of new electromechanical systems. These projects are designed to improve efficiencies, reduce energy consumption and minimise maintenance requirements. “Like all sectors of business, farming operations are facing the challenges of power […]
South Africa’s non-revenue water (NRW) is rising to unsustainable levels, with nearly half the water piped through the country’s infrastructure being lost through leaks, theft or nonpayment. “Water management is everyone’s problem,” highlights Jan-Willem van Huyssteen, Director at globally trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM. “The business of water to a […]
I-MAK, one of the premium global brands in the stable of bearings and power transmissions specialist, Bearings International (BI), has led the global market with a wide portfolio of gearbox and drive solutions for over 50 years. With more than 1 000 000 references and hundreds of different product lines, I-MAK’s […]