Industry Trends Archives

How ARO air operated double diaphragm pumps are used in wastewater treatment

By Staff Writer

ARO’s full range of mobile pump solutions for water and wastewater applications are built for tough jobs. When you need a reliable, cost-effective pump for handling and transferring fluids with high solids content, you can count on ARO. Because wastewater can be highly abrasive and chemically aggressive, ARO diaphragm water pumps are designed to outperform...

5 days ago

VIDEO: How fast access to capital will help you build your business

By Staff Writer

The current economic climate demands that small businesses be more responsive and agile than ever before. To build a competitive business, SMEs need fast and easy access to funding from lenders who understand their business. SMEs in industrial sectors For SMEs in the industrial sectors, a seamless supply of materials, as well as being able...

6 days ago

Five investment principles to remember in May

By Staff Writer

The month of May is an excellent opportunity for us to review the various aspects of our lives to ensure that they are ready for the change in season – including our investments. So, in the spirit of the ‘transition month‘ this year, M&G Investments would like to share five investment principles to help you ‘winterproof‘ your investments.

1 week ago

Consumer spending trends since the onset of Covid-19

By Staff Writer

Covid-19 induced lockdowns and disruptions in various forms resulted in extremely volatile spending behaviour from consumers. Although the reality of job losses and economic pressure on consumers was anticipated, Absa CIB struggled to see the evidence of this in their merchant spending and card issuing data.

2 weeks ago

Higher inflation: What it means and how to survive it

By Staff Writer

Inflation is being experienced all around the world as prices of food, fuel, electricity, and many other items that make up our routine shopping are going up fast.

2 weeks ago

Momentum Wealth partners with FNZ to reshape the SA investment platform landscape

By Staff Writer

Momentum Wealth has partnered with global investment platform provider, FNZ, to invest and optimise platforms through technology innovation.

2 weeks ago

Sunshine golf tour to offer prize money in Bitcoin

By Staff Writer

The top three golf professionals on the leaderboard at the end of the 2022 Sunshine Tour will receive substantial prizes in Bitcoin.

2 weeks ago

Curb the investment switch itch or face the consequences

By Staff Writer

Investors need to avoid letting their emotions cut their investment journey short by unnecessarily switching their investments.

2 weeks ago

South Africans creating offshore wealth by switching SA life policies to dollar

By Staff Writer

Given the increasing volatility of emerging market currencies and the increased number of South Africans choosing to emigrate, the need for cover in stable currencies and a comprehensively-structured life policy has never been more critical.

25 Apr 2022

How to find a laser coder that best suits your beverage packaging

By Staff Writer

One technology that beverage producers are increasingly turning to is laser technology. Applying best-before dates in the drinks industry make applying best-before dates a challenge. This is because while some technologies can print at high speed, the codes are not permanent and may lead to counterfeiting and non-compliance. Laser coders work by changing the surface...

21 Apr 2022

Tips for a more sustainable cosmetics industry

By Staff Writer

Toni Carroll, founder of local nutricosmetic brand, My Beauty Luv outlines ways industry players can ensure they are more environmentally friendly. The global cosmetics market is projected to reach $463.5 billion by 2027.1 This increase has been accompanied by consumers placing greater focus on the sustainability of the beauty products they use, with concerns about...

14 Apr 2022

How to permanently mark unique identifying marks on vehicles

By Staff Writer

There are unique identifying marks on every vehicle produced that allows for tracking and quality control. The VIN is one of the most important marks because tells you the country of origin, the type of car, the manufacturer, the body style, the model year, the plant manufactured in and the serial number. The VIN is...