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Schneider Electric advancing Electricity 4.0, Industry 4.0 with solutions 
By: Simone Liedtke 18th October 2022 In continuing efforts to digitize its customers, energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric’s connected products can communicate well with each other on its digital platforms, as well as those of third parties, says Schneider Electric global marketing director Quintin... →
Awards prove SA innovation is world-class
7th October 2022 The overall winner of this year’s Electra Mining Africa “Innovation & New Products Awards” is mine and tunnel ventilation products manufacturer ABC Ventilation Systems (ABC). The new product hardline that won them top honours, as well as the Local Manufacturing: Innovation New Product (Mining... →
Electra Mining Africa welcomes over 30 000 visitors to first post-Covid expo
7th October 2022 Celebrating 50 years this year, Electra Mining Africa saw thousands of buyers and sellers coming together at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from September 5 to 9 to meet in-person and see the latest innovation and new products, services and technologies that were on display at the show.... →
Charco Cranes
4th October 2022 Charco Cranes, based in Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is a dynamic, innovative materials handling equipment service provider providing comprehensive sales and service of over-head cranes, hoists and lifting equipment. From its humble beginnings in 2017, with its core values of complete... →
Shosholoza Technologies upholds good partnerships for future growth
By: Simone Liedtke 16th September 2022 Hydraulic equipment supplier Shosholoza Technologies will continue to focus on growing its existing client base, while also attracting new clients, says MD Amar Soodiyal. However, he notes that while there has been a general recovery in the market, the ongoing challenge remains the lead times... →
Geotab, DriveRisk advancing driver, operator safety through AI
By: Simone Liedtke 16th September 2022 The primary objective of getting drivers and operators home safely has advanced significantly via telematics company Geotab Africa and behavioural risk monitoring company DriveRisk, with the companies continuing to merge risk and efficiency data to provide customers with “richer holistic insights... →
AVK Valves’ training, manufacturing facility promoting local manufacturing, job creation
By: Simone Liedtke 16th September 2022 Valve manufacturing company AVK Valves has reiterated its commitment to Africa through the expansion of its SAIMech.E accredited valve training facility in South Africa, which it has now expanded to accommodate the rest of the African continent. Industrial division manager Riaan Kloppers speaks... →
Oristo AR promotes AR technology at Electra Mining
By: Simone Liedtke 15th September 2022 Augmented reality (AR) technology provider Oristo AR intends to expose, and promote, AR technology and its benefits to as many industries as possible over the next 12 months, as adopting this technology can significantly improve operations. However, GM Shawn Bezuidenhout stresses that introducing... →
Interceptor by Hi-Tec keeping feet on the ground with their range of safety footwear
By: Simone Liedtke 15th September 2022 Having evolved out of footwear company Hi-Tec Sports, which was founded in 1974 by Frank van Wezel, subsidiary Hi-Tec Work has evolved into Interceptor, which the company says “answers to end-users’ demand in providing safety footwear”. Interceptor by Hi-Tec, explains brand manager Geraint... →
BMG confident about post-Covid recovery
By: Simone Liedtke 14th September 2022 While economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic has been slower than expected, industrial equipment supplier BMG is confident that this will speed up as infrastructure development starts to increase following the pandemic. “We are certainly starting to see that improvement in economic... →
Ramjack systems, services making ‘mine of the future’ possible
By: Simone Liedtke 14th September 2022 By focusing on real operational challenges as well as niche technologies that can help the digitisation journey, mining consultancy Ramjack Technology Solutions says a pragmatic approach enables mine operators to realise the true value of their technologies. With this evolutionary approach,... →
Klüber Lubrication able to meet very specific customer needs
By: Simone Liedtke 13th September 2022 Specifically designed with application in mind, chemical manufacturer Klüber Lubrication has been able to, through extensive research and development (R&D), innovative product development and meeting customers’ “very specific needs”, provide the correct product for the correct applications.... →
MacLean Engineering advancing fleet electrification in Africa
By: Simone Liedtke 13th September 2022 Mining equipment provider MacLean Engineering intends to build the next 50 years of Maclean mining vehicle innovation on the three pillars of electrification, automation and digitalisation. The company’s current push, explains Africa GM John-Paul Theunissen, is on expanding the MacLean electric... →
Magni machines provide highest standard of back-up, support and safety
By: Simone Liedtke 13th September 2022 With “definite signs” of activity picking up, particularly within the mining and green energy spaces, Magni SA CEO Lindsay Shankland says the company’s main focus will remain on offering “the highest standard of back-up and support” to its customers. Simultaneously, the company will look to... →
Kal Tire promoting ESG, sustainability through tyre recycling
By: Simone Liedtke 13th September 2022 Mining tyre service provider Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group continues to innovate how it works, its tools and its technology to meet evolving needs and deliver positive change when working through the lens of how to solve customers’ challenges. These challenges, says senior VP Dan Allan, include... →
Brelko using post-pandemic era to streamline manufacturing processes
By: Simone Liedtke 13th September 2022 While the Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many companies, industrial engineer Brelko has used the global pandemic to streamline its processes in manufacturing. “There seems to be a buzz in the air, design houses are hiring staff which would indicate projects are being discussed or... →
Advanced Fire Global, HANSA-FLEX focusing on African footprint, customer commitment
By: Simone Liedtke 13th September 2022 The South African mother company of fire suppression product supplier Advanced Fire Global, Advanced Fire Suppression Technologies (Advanced FST), will be co-exhibiting at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, alongside several other member companies within the group. These include... →
IAS expects 2022 to exceed 2021 business levels
By: Simone Liedtke 13th September 2022 With 2022 set to exceed business levels of 2021, compressed air solutions provider Integrated Air Solutions (IAS) says that tailwinds from the strong mining cycle and related projects have positively impacted the company’s business activities, as well as the recovery of manufacturing and... →
Battery Electric aiming to advance electrification of mining vehicles
By: Simone Liedtke 9th September 2022 Electronics manufacturer Battery Electric is aiming to further advance the electrification of mining vehicles, the optimization of battery sizing and the charging of electric vehicles. The company intends to achieve this through the continued provision of its complete system solution, which... →
WearCheck presents ‘all-under-one-roof’ solutions hub for customers
By: Simone Liedtke 9th September 2022 Implementing a good condition monitoring programme has been proven to save money for customers, as it helps to avoid debilitating, unplanned equipment failure and assists in ensuring uninterrupted productivity, ensuring components operate at optimum efficiency and that necessary repairs can be... →
Siemens combining traditional, digital tech to improve customer operations
By: Simone Liedtke 9th September 2022 Owing to automation company Siemens’ diverse portfolio, the company can provide traditional and digital technologies in the electrical and automation space to its clients. In the mining sector specifically, Siemens Large Drives South Africa country CEO Tim Walwyn says that Siemens provides... →
Schauenburg promotes its ‘innovation that saves’ at Electra
By: Simone Liedtke 9th September 2022 Electronics manufacturer Schauenburg will be launching several new products in the gas detection environment and will also be scaling up its real-time solutions in collision awareness. MD Lewis Mathieson explains that this is part of the company’s goal to develop solutions to not only keep people... →
Strata advancing PDS, CAS uptake in South Africa
By: Simone Liedtke 9th September 2022 Underground mining products and technology pioneer Strata Worldwide (SP Mine Safety) will, in the next 12 months, continue to develop its project at Black Rock mine, in South Africa’s Northern Cape, which will be the first ISO21815 collision avoidance system (CAS) roll-out in the country. Strata... →
Smart, efficient and cost-effective fire-suppression solutions from FOGMAKER South Africa on show at EMA 2022
By: Simone Liedtke 9th September 2022 High pressure water mist fire suppression systems provider FOGMAKER South Africa is using Electra Mining Africa 2022 as a platform to showcase its renowned fire suppression systems, as well as to introduce new products and technologies to the mining industry. “Based on our past experience, this... →
DACHSER SA facilitating logistics for complex mining requirements
By: Simone Liedtke 9th September 2022 Considering that the needs of mining companies are complex and unique, with operations often needing transportation to remote locations as well as the effective management of multi-modal projects, global logistics company DACHSER is able to facilitate the movement of very large machinery and... →
Yale Lifting Solutions intends to create ‘intelligent motion’ to advance and improve lives
By: Simone Liedtke 9th September 2022 Lifting and materials handling equipment provider Yale Lifting Solutions’ purpose is to create ‘intelligent motion’ that moves the world forward and improves lives. It is working towards achieving this through improving customer communication and by offering efficient solutions to improve... →
Manitou Group reveals new additions to product range at Electra Mining
By: Simone Liedtke 9th September 2022 Heavy equipment manufacturer Manitou will be revealing its newest Manitou Heavy Telescopic Handler Machines at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition. Manitou is “committed to reducing its environmental impact” and has therefore embarked on a “massive” electrification project, says Middle... →
IFM Electronics seeing green shoots in automation, Industry 4.0 sectors
By: Simone Liedtke 9th September 2022 With global growth expected to climb significantly in 2022, sensor, networking and control systems manufacturer IFM Electronics says the positive sentiment is evidenced in the “high level of interest” in the automation sector, especially as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0)... →
More is possible with Pump & Abrasion’s revolutionary new technology
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th September 2022 Pump & Abrasion Technologies is a global OEM consisting of pump system specialists, focused primarily on supplying impact-reducing slurry pumps, as well as dewatering pumps and submersible pumps into the mining industry. This is supported by 24/7 breakdown and engineering support, high stock... →
Traka Africa to launch next-gen key management systems in 2023 providing enhanced security, serviceability, traceability
By: Simone Liedtke 8th September 2022 Global leader in electronic key and equipment solutions Traka Africa will be launching next-generation key management systems in 2023, which will provide enhanced security, serviceability and traceability for its customers and resellers. In addition to the launch, Traka Africa has “aggressive... →
MIP Process Technologies provides full dewatering solution to miners
By: Simone Liedtke 8th September 2022 More than 90% of water used in mineral processing facilities is recovered, which means that mines use very little fresh water, says South African process equipment sales and manufacturing company MIP Process Technologies. This, explains MD Philip Hoff, is why the company can provide a full range... →
Sandvik to showcase ‘Future of Mining’ at Electra Mining
By: Simone Liedtke 8th September 2022 Global engineering company Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions will have a major presence at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition, with its 385 m2 indoor stand introducing a ground-breaking battery electric vehicle (BEV) to the African mining market. Virtual reality (VR) and simulator... →
Post-Covid environment brings further growth for Goodwin
By: Simone Liedtke 8th September 2022 The post-Covid economy is proving prosperous for slurry pumping technology company Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa, who not only managed to stay afloat throughout the global pandemic, but also saw growth. During this time, the company also managed to expand its reach further into South Africa,... →
Valecus, Elite Vine develop cloud solution for health, safety prioritisation 
By: Simone Liedtke 8th September 2022 Cloud-based platform Valecus and South African technology firm Elite Vine have, together, developed a solution for businesses that enables the prioritization of employee health and safety. Elite Vine CEO and founder Jandre Janse van Vuuren and Valecus CEO Mario Nel give Creamer Media more insight... →
Howden sees steady increase in greenlit projects
By: Simone Liedtke 8th September 2022 The market has been responding favourably to industrial equipment supplier James Howden Holdings’ integrated solutions, with a steady increase in the number of proposals that have been submitted over the last few months. Further to this, the company’s MD, Kudzai Nyangoni says the company has won... →
RS Components continues to support customers at biggest Africa trade show
By: Simone Liedtke 8th September 2022 Leading omni-channel industrial product and service solutions provider RS Components, a trading brand of the RS Group, stocks more than 700 000 industrial and electronic equipment products. Sourced from over 2 500 leading suppliers, the company provides a wide range of product and service... →
TOMRA Mining demonstrates final recovery sorter’s advantages at Electra Mining
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 8th September 2022 Sensor-based sorting solutions provider TOMRA Mining is enjoying much success from its new diamond final recovery sorter, the COM XRT 300 /FR. The company is conducting live demonstrations of this at the week-long Electra Mining Exhibition, in Johannesburg, to showcase first-hand the unique... →
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