Willem Gijzelaar, Group Marketing Manager at Bosch Rexroth South Africa, retired on 18 December 2020 after 35 years’ service at the company and 47 years in the fluid power industry. Beginning his career in 1973 at a South African armaments company as a toolmaker, over the years Gijzelaar played instrumental roles in developing artillery, engineering […]
Construction at Vlakfontein in Standerton, Mpumalanga, of a 210 Ml concrete reservoir – the largest reservoir structure designed by Bosch Projects to date – is well under way and is due fo
Legrand’s range of Zucchini busbars includes LB PLUS busbar trunking systems, designed for the distribution of power from 25 to 63 A. This durable busbar trunking system is an efficient single produ
BMG’s electromechanical specialists, with extensive experience in gearing, have extended their solutions service to include solar inverters and drives, which are designed to enhance efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) systems. “PV modules – which use daylight to generate electricity – are gaining popularity globally as a form of renewable energy that is clean, emission-free, sustainable, safe […]
The astute application of digital tools is the key to continuously improving efficiencies on underground mines, according to Niel McCoy, business line manager for automation and digitalisation at Sand
Variable ground conditions at an upmarket mixed-use development in Cape Town has demanded some innovative solutions from contractor GVK-Siya Zama Construction and readymix specialist AfriSam. At the O
A Grundfos Hydro MPC-E booster pump set with four 7,5 kW motors and CIM 500 control system installed at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton is delivering both environmental and cost-saving benefits. “The new energy efficient system has helped reduce our carbon footprint and combat climate change – an important part of our social responsibility,” says […]
Leveraging gas as a power source is an exciting prospect for Africa, and offers not only reasonable costs but will have a lower environmental impact. While natural gas is generally a clean burning fue
Fibertex SA – part of the global Fibertex group – has a thorough understanding of constantly advancing requirements in the automotive sector in South Africa. Fibertex specialists works closely
An innovative ceramic-based solution from Multotec has opened the door for a range of componentry to be shaped using pressed alumina ceramics – for high wear resistance and longer wear life. According to Boyd Butterworth, sales engineer at Multotec Wear Linings, the opportunity arose when a chrome smelter in the Steelpoort area of South Africa’s […]