manufacturers Archives

15 Aug 2023

The S800P high-performance miniature circuit breaker manufactured by ABB

By Staff Writer

ABB S800P high-performance miniature circuit breaker is a reliable and efficient solution for circuit protection needs.

20 Jul 2022

More to see and do at Electra Mining Africa, celebrating 50 years this year

By Staff Writer

Electra Mining Africa and its line-up of conferences and free-to-attend seminars will be taking place from 5-9 September at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, in Johannesburg.

16 Mar 2021

Dynamic Fluid Control sees future in own valve designs

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Dynamic Fluid Control, a 100% black-owned and managed manufacturer of valves for the water, effluent and mineral processing industries is urging water utilities to seek out public-private partnerships to modernise and expand their water and sanitation infrastructure and improve the efficiency of water systems. The Benoni based manufacturer employs over 300 staff and currently exports products to 129 countries. While water covers 70% of...

01 Mar 2021

Going green. How Harvey EcoTile® is transforming roofing.

By Staff Writer

A building’s green credentials are determined by a variety of factors such as water efficiency; energy efficiency; environmentally friendly materials; waste reduction; lowering carbon emissions and sustainable development and growth. In pursuit of sustainable, revolutionary roofing, Harvey Roofing Products has developed the Harvey EcoTile®, a sustainably produced mineral composite roof tile with superior functional benefits...

25 Feb 2021

The passing of an industry icon

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South African manufacturer Pratley announced with much sadness the passing of its managing director, Kim Pratley on 19 January 2021. World first plastic putty Kim’s father, George ‘Monty’ Pratley, established the company in 1948. During the 1960s, the company invented and produced the world’s first epoxy putty. Initially intended for insulating and affixing terminals to...

25 Nov 2020

PG Bison announces R2 billion in capital investments

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PG Bison, a proudly South African company, and the leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products has announced an R2 billion capital investment to be rolled out over the next three years. The announcement was made at the 2020 South Africa Investment Conference on 17 November 2020. The capital projects include a major capacity expansion to PG Bison’s existing...

17 Apr 2020

Mintek Chooses The Velocity

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Turnstar recently manufactured and installed two 4m velocity barriers at Mintek’s JHB head office. The traffic barriers are designed for high-speed operation with an opening time of 1.2 seconds and will keep working even in the event of a power failure thanks to its built-in battery backup. Manufactured from 394 grade brushed stainless steel, the...

29 May 2019

New machines boost training

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Students being trained at the Western Cape regional office of Plastics|SA have the privilege of being trained on a brand-new, 100-tonne Tederic Injection Moulding Machine thanks to the generous donation by UServe Plastic Machinery, Tederic’s agent in South Africa. Userve also supplies, services and refurbishes all types of machinery used by plastic manufacturers, including injection...

11 Feb 2019

Consumers drive change in food and beverage industry

By Staff Writer

Increasingly connected and engaged consumers have become a key driving force for change in the food and beverage industry in SA, say stakeholders.

11 Feb 2019

Multivac Marking and Inspection undergoes a reorganisation

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Multivac Marking and Inspection is today among the leading manufacturers of innovative labelling, marking and inspection solutions. The company has been part of the Multivac Group since 1993. As part of a strategic realignment, there was a change of personnel in the company management in January. Mr Volker Gerloff has withdrawn from the company management;...