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manufacturing

27 Nov 2024

State of the art ASSA ABLOY facility opens in South Africa

By Staff Writer

As ASSA ABLOY celebrates its 30th anniversary, the company proudly announces the opening of a new facility in Durban, South Africa. This state-of-the-art site unites the IDS and Impro operations, consolidating both manufacturing plants under one roof to establish a world-class hub for innovative access solutions. The inauguration of the new facility took place on...
09 Sep 2024

From prototype to production: Harvey Roofing's journey with Yaskawa's cutting-edge robotics

By Staff Writer

Harvey Roofing, a division of Macsteel (Pty) Ltd and a leading provider of roofing solutions, proudly announces a significant milestone in its commitment to innovation and advancement in the industry. Through a strategic partnership with renowned industrial robotics manufacturer Yaskawa, Harvey Roofing is set to revolutionise its roof tile production process, leveraging a unique prototype...
12 Aug 2024

Unveiling the superior corrosion resistance of thermal zinc diffusion: A comprehensive guide

By Staff Writer

Thermal zinc diffusion, also known as sherardising or thermal diffusion galvanizing (TDG), is a well-established process to apply a protective zinc coating to steel parts. Unlike electroplating, which deposits a surface layer, thermal zinc diffusion creates a deeper, more permanent bond between the zinc and the steel through a diffusion process at elevated temperatures. “This...
02 Aug 2024

Top exhibitors at Electra Mining Africa 2024

By Staff Writer

Electra Mining Africa 2024 is set to be a pivotal event in the mining and industrial sector, scheduled for 2-6 September at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. This expo is renowned for showcasing the latest innovations and offering a platform for business growth and networking. With hundreds of exhibitors from various sectors such as mining, electrical,...
18 Jul 2024

Electra Mining Africa 2024: A Premier 5-in-1 Trade Show

By Staff Writer

This year, the Electra Mining Africa exhibition promises to be a landmark event. Set to take place in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2-6 September, it boasts over 850 companies exhibiting across six halls and four expansive outdoor areas. Attendees can look forward to witnessing thousands of innovative products and technologies, along with hundreds of live machinery...
01 Jul 2024

Discover the Future at Electra Mining Africa 2024

By Staff Writer

Taking place at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg from 2-6 September, this year’s event will be one of the biggest Electra Mining Africa exhibitions to date.
14 Jun 2024

Boost workforce performance in multiple sectors with adumo's advanced incentive solutions

By Staff Writer

Modernising safety incentive programmes is a rallying cry for companies across various industries to prioritise the well-being of their workforce.

08 May 2024

The State of SA’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry  

By Staff Writer

PFERD products prioritise sustainability through PFERDVALUE, which is a dual strategy aimed promoting worker well-being and resource efficiency.
08 Dec 2023

PG Bison rises to the challenge to address the MDF (SupaWood) shortage in Southern Africa

By Staff Writer

Supply of locally produced medium-density fibreboard (MDF) in the Southern African market has been constrained for many years.
03 Nov 2023

Precision-manufactured abrasives for specialised applications

By Staff Writer

Expand your retail range with SuperFlex abrasives.
09 Oct 2023

Africa's commercial real estate is turning obstacles into opportunities

By Staff Writer

The challenges experienced by South Africa’s commercial property market are similar to those experienced by other markets on the continent, especially Nigeria, notes Broll Property Group’s CEO, Malcolm Horne.
28 Jun 2023

Factory of the Year 2023 call for entries

By Staff Writer

It presents an opportunity for South African manufacturing companies to understand and analyse their strengths and weaknesses in comparison to global and local benchmarks and initiate improvements.