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Engineering

26 Feb 2019

Specialists in Healthcare requirements for safety & security

By Staff Writer

Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital   I   NMCHT Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital   I  Kiaat Private Hospital   I   Life Hilton Hospital   I   Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital Healthcare Hospitals and Medical facilities are among the most challenging design and building projects, and they are increasingly moving away from focusing on illness and cure to wellness and the care...
21 Feb 2019

Johnson Controls launches its SABROE SMC Mk 5 reciprocating compressor in South Africa

By Staff Writer

The latest iteration of Sabroe’s reciprocating compressor, the SABROE SMC Mk 5, is setting new market standards for reciprocating compressors in terms of length of service intervals, efficiency and reliability. With a strong base of clients in South Africa, orders for the Mk 5 are already being received by Johnson Controls. “The Sabroe brand remains...
19 Feb 2019

Healing Environment, World Class Child Healthcare

By Staff Writer

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” Nelson Mandela, May 1995. The multi award-winning Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital is a world-class paediatric facility – Ruben Reddy Architects partnered with GAPP Architects & Urban Designers and UK based architects, Sheppard Robson International and John...
04 Feb 2019

New from Weidmuller: an end-to-end energy condition monitoring solution

By Staff Writer

Weidmuller introduces a new portfolio of selected energy monitoring components for energy consumption measurement, monitoring and integrated quality analysis of electrical supply networks. Designed for production facilities both large and small. Weidmuller’s modular and scalable solution provides energy monitoring at all levels from the grid connection to production lines and machines, down to the individual...
01 Feb 2019

Bidvest Laundry Group goes green

By Staff Writer

  Bidvest Laundry Group has led the field in total laundry solutions in South Africa for more than 35 years. It offers factories, mines, hotels and hospitals a comprehensive laundry service tailored to their exact requirements. As an ISO 9001 accredited operation, quality, consistency and reliability are hallmarks of the service it provides. Along with...
30 Jan 2019

A safer, more hygienic slop hopper for the Netcare Group

By Staff Writer

A slop hopper is a large sanitary fitting used primarily in hospitals to dispose of human waste and is an integral part of the sanitary fittings required by healthcare facilities. The Netcare Group takes hygiene in its facilities seriously and now has a new and much more hygienic solution for slop hoppers specified for all...
28 Jan 2019

A tested technology with a renewed sense of relevance

By Staff Writer

Technilamp specialises in the design, manufacture, assembly, installation and maintenance of customised equipment to disinfect against harmful pathogens and extend the shelf life of fresh foods. The company works closely with Philips Lighting in all aspects of the design and functionality of the equipment. The discovery of Listeriosis in a leading FMCG meat processing plant...
11 Dec 2018

Voltex home solar kits – a complete green energy solution

By Staff Writer

The Voltex Group strives to be at the forefront of technology developments and to harness its breadth of expertise to deliver the latest electrical innovations to its customers that are affordable, accessible and sustainable. One area of energy efficiency which has undergone significant advancements in terms of the cost of technology and ease of application...
07 Dec 2018

Johnson Controls’ YORK YZ: next-gen refrigerant and magnetic bearings delivers best energy efficiency rating globally

By Staff Writer

It’s hard to fault the new Johnson Controls’ YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller. Released globally in September 2018 and now available in South Africa, it brings together ground-breaking YORK innovations refined over decades of real-world use to deliver the world’s first chiller fully optimised to use the next-generation low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant — R-1233zd(E)...
04 Dec 2018

Specifying vinyl flooring: 2 key considerations

By Staff Writer

Vinyl flooring is a popular choice of floor covering for hospitals, schools and universities amongst others. Given that these environments require a flooring system that is durable and will last for an extended period, the old adage of getting it right the first time is especially pertinent. That is why careful attention must be paid...
20 Nov 2018

Global Roofing overcomes challenges in Campus Square extension

By Staff Writer

Campus Square is a convenience centre situated on the corner of Kingsway and University Road, Melville. Anchor tenants include Pick ‘n Pay, Woolworths and a new Dischem, while the restaurant offering includes an upgraded Dros, RoccoMamas, enlarged Wimpy and a new Nandos. The Centre offers food, shopping, and convenience all under one roof and it...
14 Nov 2018

Tower clocks enhance your shopping centres

By Staff Writer

Traditional clock faces, referred to as Tower Clocks, still play a very important part in time information on many buildings. Not only do they do the obvious but, done properly, they will enhance and add to your building façade. It is very important when choosing the right clock and dial for your building or shopping...