https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/metals-engineering Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:56:48 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/saisc-confirms-fabricating-members-being-negatively-affected-by-structural-steel-shortages-2026-09-23 Terence Creamer STEEL Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0200 730855 1790317358 1790152800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001301502_resized_amanuelgebremeskel1022.jpeg Southern African Institute of Steel Construction CEO Amanuel Gebremeskel 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/veolia-norfund-to-help-amsa-develop-resource-efficiency-projects-2026-09-21 Schalk Burger RESOURCE EFFICIENCY Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200 730691 1789999931 1789998300 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/itac-calls-for-comment-on-proposed-new-steel-tariffs-and-rebates-2026-09-21 Terence Creamer TRADE ADMINISTRATION Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:38:00 +0200 730620 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https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295038_resized_saiwmembersaug20261022.jpeg ISO 3834 CERTIFICATION SAIW says that obtaining ISO 3834 certification should be viewed a necessity for ensuring optimal daily operating culture in industries where welding is necessary 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/company--continent-first-landfill-solar-plant-completed-2026-09-04 Halima Frost Metals & Engineering Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 728334 1788532092 1788472800 99999999999 Nadine James 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001293838_resized_solarenergyrhinolandfilsolar09261022.jpeg ELECTRICITY OFFSET The new Dolphin Coast Landfill Management solar plant is being used to offset the landfill's electricity costs 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97195_2026-08-18_rhino_energy_solutions.mp4108221979 Rhino Energy Solutions CEO Rogan Davies discusses the new 648 kWp solar plant on a landfill in KwaDukuza. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industrial-policy-to-have-big-impact-on-the-idcs-future-2026-08-28 Creamer Media Reporter INDUSTRIAL POLICY & FINANCE Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:05:00 +0200 728940 1787910706 1787900700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295702_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97244_2026-08-28_second_take_en.mp4249254931 Industrial policy to have big impact on the IDC's future https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/idc-approaches-national-treasury-for-explicit-guarantee-to-bolster-development-mandate-2026-08-27 Terence Creamer DEVELOPMENT FINANCE Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200 728931 1787900136 1787843400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295518_resized_arcelormittalsaldanhaworks1210221113duane.jpeg IDC's developmental mandate in preserving steel sector has been underlined 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramaphosa-outlines-next-eskom-restructuring-objectives-highlights-grid-industrialisation-potential-2026-08-13 Terence Creamer ESKOM UNBUNDLING Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200 727801 1786629149 1786623600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001292339_resized_cyrilramaphosa08261022.jpeg President Cyril Ramaphosa 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/furnaces-melting-performance-boosts-metalworking-processes-2026-08-07 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726304 1786438085 1786053600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287328_resized_a25baleoutfurnacejuly20261022.jpeg BALE-OUT FURNACE The A25 bale-out furnace from Ultrafurn offer efficiency and precise heat treatment at temperatures up to 1 200 °C 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/amsa-insists-profitability-within-reach-after-reporting-r149bn-interim-loss-2026-07-30 Terence Creamer STEEL Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0200 726803 1785405312 1785404700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001288905_resized_arcelormittalsaldanhaworks2210221113duane.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industrial-policies-must-integrate-green-and-development-opportunities-tips-2026-07-23 Schalk Burger GREEN INDUSTRY Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200 726310 1784815391 1784800620 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287483_resized_toprenewableenergyprojectssolarpanelswithelectricitypylonandwindturbinestockimage111220102210.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rasa-lays-competition-commission-complaint-about-blocking-of-export-permit-applications-2026-07-10 Schalk Burger METAL RECYCLING Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200 725490 1783693637 1783692000 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284849_resized_starscrapmetals303061022duane.jpg Scrap metal recycling operation 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/fasteners-systems-enhance-operations-2026-07-10 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724185 1783408423 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280862_resized_stainlesssteelfastenersforfoodandbeverageplantsjune20261022.jpeg STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS Food and beverage plant operators should consider stainless steel fasteners and associated components for equipment used in food manufacture, processing and packaging 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/milestone-celebration-caps-off-decade-of-growth-2026-07-10 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724268 1783408423 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281005_resized_scottmacleodandlucyclintonmassiejune20261022.jpeg SCOTT MACLEOD AND LUCY CLINTON-MASSIE Steadfast Scotland and HPF Energy will continue to deliver bespoke solutions to customers across industries 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/precision-engineered-fasteners-boost-efficiency-2026-07-10 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 724189 1783408423 1783634400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280866_resized_fastenrightfastenersjune20261022.jpeg EFFECTIVE FASTENING Fastenright's range of stainless steel fasteners are ideal solutions for vehicle manufacturing, construction and various other industrial purposes 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/race-car-project-showcases-academia-and-industry-building-next-generation-engineers-2026-07-10 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 10 Jul 2026 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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gap-between-policy-intent-and-action-must-be-closed-to-halt-deindustrialisation-2026-06-24 Terence Creamer INDUSTRIAL POLICY Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200 724245 1782372111 1782308700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280917_resized_mervynnaidoo06261022.jpeg Seifsa president Mervyn Naidoo, who is also Actom CEO 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/itac-recommends-increase-in-import-duties-for-thin-gauge-corrosion-resistant-steel-coil-2026-06-15 Schalk Burger STEEL Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200 723580 1781534108 1781527800 99999999999 Marleny Arnoldi 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279081_resized_steelcoil1022.jpeg Steel coil 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/roads-bridges-projects-would-improve-local-commuting-logistics-2026-06-12 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722471 1781771090 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Engineering Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721646 1780382592 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272939_resized_oocoatingsforafrica2024340may20261022.jpeg COATINGS FOR AFRICA The Coatings For Africa 2026 edition will showcase the latest coating product innovations and solutions from 150 exhibitors 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/galvanisation-boosts-corrosion-protection-for-solar-structures-2026-06-05 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721732 1780382592 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273189_resized_hdgasamarch2026solarpanelsgalvanizingimage1may20261022.jpeg PANEL PROTECTION Effective solar panel galvanising is important to ensure corrosion protection 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nanoflake-tech-improves-corrosion-resistance-prolongs-asset-life-2026-06-05 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721555 1780382591 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272668_resized_corrocoatimg20250309may20261022.jpeg AREA OF CORROSION The LHWP tunnel that required corrosion protection solutions from Corrocoat and its Nanoflake technology 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/amsa-notes-some-progress-on-customs-duties-trade-remedies-as-talks-with-idc-continue-2026-06-03 Schalk Burger STEEL COMPANY Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200 722771 1780484416 1780482360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-increases-tariffs-on-wide-range-of-steel-products-to-wto-bound-rate-2026-05-19 Terence Creamer TARIFFS & TRADE Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200 721606 1779198198 1779195600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272828_resized_steel05bloomberg.jpeg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/vehicle-oil-pump-heart-of-lubrication-system-2026-05-01 Trent Roebeck Metals & Engineering Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200 719348 1776335321 1777586400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001265946_resized_upgstcautomotiveoilpumpsapril20261022.jpeg OIL PUMP STC's automotive oil pumps are ideal for commercial passenger, light-duty, heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/nersa-aims-to-make-ferrochrome-tariff-call-by-end-may-as-it-launches-public-consultations-2026-04-28 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & FERROCHROME Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0200 720168 1777377657 1777374600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001268548_resized_nersa406151022duane.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/hulamin-to-dispose-of-its-extrusions-business-2026-04-24 Schalk Burger DISPOSALS Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200 720109 1777284054 1777041300 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/advanced-fabrication-ensures-dependable-tensioning-solutions-2026-04-10 Nadine Ramdass Metals & Engineering Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718991 1776667423 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001264981_resized_largesprockettensionerostafrica2404261022.jpeg WIDE SELECTION Through its TE series tensioners, OST-AFRICA provides targeted solutions for specific applications, which enable fewer production stoppages, reduced maintenance intervals and greater overall system availability 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sectors-sustainability-depends-on-transformation-2026-04-09 Nadine Ramdass Metals & Engineering Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200 718896 1776667421 1776981600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 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