Nov 21, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, Consulting Engineers & Project Management, EC Industrial & Business News, Projects
AN engineering challenge presented itself when the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) undertook to upgrade Section 3 of the busy R72 between Port Alfred and the Fish River, by providing continuous two-way traffic at all times. A seven-metre wide road was...
Nov 21, 2018 | Automation & Robotics, Automotive, Business Tech, EC Industrial & Business News, Manufacturing
SEVERAL organisations leading South Africa into the Fourth Industrial Revolution were recognized at the inaugural African Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Awards at the Tramways in Port Elizabeth recently. Awards were made to 25 organisations in six categories,...
Nov 21, 2018 | Commerce & Trade, EC Industrial & Business News, Education & Training, Finance & Investment
FOR an industry averaging R16.6 billion in hotel room revenue in 2017 and forecast to increase by an additional 5.6 % according to PwC’s Hotels Outlook, the tourism industry and its growth forecast remain as energetic as the industry itself. Against this positive...
Nov 21, 2018 | Automotive, EC Industrial & Business News, Education & Training, Social Development
A thriving relationship was formed between Goodyear South Africa and Stephen Nkomo Primary School in 2017 with the Uitenhage-based tyre manufacturer renovating a classroom that was in dire need of refurbishment for Mandela Day. This was followed by the renovation of...
Nov 21, 2018 | Automation & Robotics, Automotive, EC Industrial & Business News, Motors, Drives & Transmissions
THE Ford Struandale Engine Plant this week started production of the new-generation diesel engines that are set to power the new Ford Ranger Raptor and selected Ranger and Everest models that will be launched in the first half of 2019. Assembled on an all-new...
Nov 21, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Electrical & Electronics, Harbour Infrastructure & Shipping
MARECHAL Electric’s flagship product, the Decontactor, combines a plug and socket with a switch allowing for quick, safe disconnection under load up to a maximum of 250A. “Not only is a plug-and-play unit convenient, but also in saving on downtime, saves on costs...
Nov 21, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Harbour Infrastructure & Shipping, Materials Handling & Bulk Handling
POWERMITE has been a leading supplier of EKD Kolibri energy chain to the Southern African market for more than three decades. The company shares a combined knowledge of over 50 years in drag chain applications with EKD, the globally renowned energy chain manufacturer...
Nov 20, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, Consulting Engineers & Project Management, EC Industrial & Business News, Metals & Alloys, Safety
IN the current economic climate, with project managers under increasing pressure to reduce costs, there may be a very real danger that inferior quality products will be used, posing a potential safety risk. That’s according to National Technical Sales Consultant at...
Nov 20, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Instrumentation, Measurement & Control
SKF describes its TKRT 10 as a fast and accurate tachometer utilising laser or contact to measure rotational and linear speeds. Equipped with a laser and a range of contact adapters, it is a versatile instrument and suits many different applications. It has a wide...
