Automotive
Advanced metals 3D printing for mass production
HP recently launched its Metal Jet, which it describes as the world’s most advanced 3D printing technology for the high-volume manufacturing of production-grade metal parts....
KZN national roads flooded but intact after deluge
WHILE there has been no structural damage to the national roads traversing KwaZulu-Natal, the N2 and N3 were blocked at several points due to flooding and mudslides. Sections...
PE pupils revved up at possibilities of auto industry careers
FORD Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) recently hosted its annual Careers Day for Grade 11 and 12 learners at its Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, and Struandale...
Mega fleet buy for Maritzburg logistics company
IN one of its largest fleet deals concluded to date, Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa (DTBSA) handed over 77 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks to Bakers SA Limited, an...
National Kaizen champions crowned
DUYS Engineering Group and SJM Flex were named Kaizen Champions at the annual Kaizen Seminar and awards in Port Elizabeth recently. Hosted by the Automotive Industry...
Local automaker awarded for being most supportive manufacturer at NAACAM 2019
TOYOTA South Africa Motors (TSAM) received an award for being the most supportive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in promoting the objectives of the National Association...
Durban port cargo volumes on the rise
THE Port of Durban has noted growth in volumes in the container, liquid bulk and dry bulk sectors in 2018, according to recent data released by Transnet National Ports...
‘Network-in-a-Box’ enables businesses to instantly open new branches
LOCAL businesses expanding operations in new locations, franchise sites, pop-up stores, short term leases and other in-branch opportunities can now instantly connect to their...
Transformation in practice – stimulating value chain growth in the auto industry
BUSINESSES that are successful in affecting major transformation, especially with black equity partners, will secure a sustained competitive advantage under the South African...
Roll up, Volks! Work-experience boon for 560 youth
VOLKSWAGEN Group South Africa (VWSA) has created work opportunities for 560 unemployed young people through the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme. The intake began its...
Fuel price hike will hit farmers, consumers hard, expert warns
THE increase in the price of petrol at 74 cents a litre and diesel around 91 cents a litre, will have a severe impact on the cash flow of farmers. That’s according to Dawie...
Youth to take centre stage in 2019 for automaker
TOYOTA will launch two youth-focused initiatives as part of its social responsibility drive in South Africa in 2019. The two new initiatives were announced by Andrew Kirby,...
