Derprops, a storage/warehousing and trucking specialist, needed to expand the office leasing operation at its Blackheath (Western Cape) premises. To achieve this quickly and cost-effectively, Derprops purchased a customised prefabricated office unit from Kwikspace. While a similar brick-and-mortar building would have cost anything from R9 000/m2, Kwikspace’s prefabricated solution cost approximately R6 000 per m2. It was […]
The critical role technology is playing in mining’s transformation, and the importance of the sector’s contribution towards rebuilding South Africa’s post-COVID economy, were central
As conserving water and maintaining high water quality become increasingly critical issues for South Africa, wastewater systems will need to perform more reliably and safely. According to Bennie Thiar
“It has become more important than ever to maintain food integrity and to do what we can to minimise food shortages. The devastating effects of droughts, floods and fires, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, show food insecurity to be a major concern globally. Every one of us in agriculture and industry has an important role […]
The ever-increasing demand for more infrastructure, goods, food, basically anything that consumers around the world require, is driven largely but a growing global population coupled with rapidly adva
Up and coming dock-levelling manufacturer, REV Designs, recently completed the design and construction of three of the country’s largest scissor lifts ever produced with a capacity of up to 40 tons
Epiroc South Africa, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, is no stranger to being a corporate citizen and giving back to the community. “It is part of the company’s proud ethos,” states Epiroc Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Judy Vilakazi. “We are an active participant in contributing to the social […]
Although Werner Pumps started off as a small family business, focusing on continuous improvement and the local manufacture of all its components and load bodies has enabled the company to grow into a
Process plant designers often underestimate the movement of large vibrating screens when these machines start and stop, a challenge for which Kwatani has found an innovative and cost effective solutio
The Maxi Brick, from Technicrete, is a robust, cost-effective concrete brick that is particularly suited for use with single skin walls, which are often the cornerstone of affordable housing developments. Offering a lower cost per square metre, some Maxi Bricks have a higher ash content making it lighter than a concrete brick, while still delivering […]