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        <description><![CDATA[Creamer Media’s Product Portal is a weekly email newsletter (sent to over 98 000 subscribers), and linked web-page, that provides dedicated reporting on new products of interest to the industrial and mining sectors.
The newsletter offers conventional banner advertising options, but our product write-up option gives you a unique opportunity to explain your product’s offering and benefits to our readership. Such a write-up will include a suitable product image as well as your contact information.]]></description>
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            <title>Autonomous underground mine trucks can now also operate on the surface</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Mining and infrastructure technology provider Epiroc has announced what it says is an industry breakthrough, expanding the capabilities of its autonomous underground mine trucks by enabling operation in surface environments, paving the way for end-to-end autonomous hauling and dumping cycles. The company says it is using 3D light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology for localisation, mapping, and obstacle detection. “Trucks are the natural starting point for this technology, given their long operating distances and the fact that their operating cycles often extend from underground production areas to surface dumping locations. By using a common system for automated underground and surface hauling, with advanced obstacle detection, we can scale this solution to other machine types in the future,” says Epiroc Underground division global product manager: deep automation, trucks Johannes Mutamba.]]></description>
            <author>Debbie French</author>
            <category>Automation Technology</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[A new image-based code reader from SICK is engineered to help customers identify one dimensional (1D) and two dimensional (2D) codes reliably, aimed at helping to keep processes running smoothly and reduce delays in logistics and industrial environments. The sensingCam SEC200 is said to combine reliable identification, robust construction and user-friendly guidance in one compact device. An integrated Web server, industrial connectivity and clear visual and acoustic feedback help to simplify configuration, speed up commissioning and support dependable operation on the shop floor.]]></description>
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            <category>Automation Technology</category>
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            <title>Next-generation radial mining tyre portfolio launched</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A new range of all-steel radial off-the-road (R-OTR) tyres is now available to the South African market. The range spans sizes from 25” to 49”, designed for applications including construction, quarrying and large openpit mining operations. Ascenso Tyres, in partnership with Royal Tyres, launched its all-steel radial R-OTR ultra-large mining tyre at the recent Electra Mining Africa 2026 exhibition. The partnership is said to combine Ascenso’s global expertise, product portfolio, investment and engineering capabilities with Royal Tyres’ established distribution network, customer relationships and understanding of the South African operating environment, with the aim of bringing global mining tyre technology and engineering expertise closer to customers in the region.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Predictive maintenance approaches are being upgraded with the implementation of new technologies and condition monitoring tools, helping to improve conveyor reliability, safety and overall plant performance. According to conveyor belt solutions supplier Tru-Trac head of sales David Pereira, combining thermal scanning with modern belt scanning technologies is enabling operations to detect developing faults far earlier, allowing maintenance teams to move away from reactive repairs towards predictive, data-driven conveyor condition monitoring strategies. He explains that defects such as belt misalignment, splice deterioration, idler failure, pulley bearing overheating and abnormal friction conditions can escalate rapidly if left unchecked.]]></description>
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            <title>New portable air compressors aimed at simplifying drilling and reducing costs</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil and gas, four new portable air compressors models are said to combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customers lower transport costs, simplify logistics and improve productivity on site.  The compressors form part of the DrillAir range from Atlas Copco and are compact enough to fit on a drilling truck together with the drill stem, helping to reduce fleet requirements and simplify transport between job sites. ]]></description>
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            <title>Certified emission reductions for marine fender customers</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Slovakia-based manufacturer of rubber fenders for ports, tugs and workboats, Bencros Marine Fenders has announced that the CO₂ savings embedded in its fenders are now independently verified and can be transferred to its customers as certified emission reductions. The company manufactures fenders from rejected rubber compounds sourced from tyre factories and industrial rubber production, blended with rubber powder from ground end-of-life tyres. It notes that in 2024 and 2025, it reused 5 070 t of rubber waste, resulting in 13 112 t of CO₂-equivalent (CO₂e ) emission reductions verified under Proba’s methodology, with Bureau Veritas as the independent verification body.]]></description>
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            <title>Flexible, simplified energy storage system for S African households</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A new residential energy solution has been introduced to the South African market, offering a single integrated platform that combines energy storage, power conversion, energy management and intelligent control. Sigenergy says its next generation SigenStor Neo system is the world’s first all-in-one energy storage system to integrate both a dedicated Smart Port and Backup Port and is designed to become the central hub of a broader home energy ecosystem.]]></description>
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            <category>Artificial Intelligence</category>
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            <title>Specialist insurance tailored to South Africa's renewable-energy industry</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Insurance broking and financial services company GIB has partnered with global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker McGill and Partners to launch an insurance solution specifically designed to meet the needs of South Africa's expanding renewable-energy sector. The company notes that the sector has matured rapidly over the past decade, attracting more than R292-billion in renewable-energy investment and bringing over 9.6 GW of generation capacity online between 2011 and 2025, but asserts that relevant insurance has not evolved at the same pace.]]></description>
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            <category>Finance</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[An increasing focus on the energy efficiency, running costs and long-term performance of systems used to heat, cool and supply water to buildings has led to a move by South African water-heating solutions provider Kwikot to expand its portfolio into the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) market.   The company notes that the new offering represents its latest expansion since its acquisition by global brand Haier in 2024 and forms part of a broader air and water solutions offering spanning HVAC, water heating and water purification.]]></description>
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            <category>Heating, Cooling &amp; Ventilation (HVAC)</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[Netherlands-based offshore vessel motion prediction technology provider, NextOcean, announced that it has been awarded the contract to supply its motion radar to the ESVAGT NJORD, a dedicated service operations vessel (SOV) commissioned by offshore shipping company ESVAGT. The solution aims to support safer, more efficient offshore operations as the vessel continues to provide its services to the operation and maintenance of the Dudgeon wind farm.]]></description>
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            <category>Automation Technology</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[The correct specification of dewatering pumps is seen as a critical factor in the management of complex water challenges, influencing operational efficiency, safety and production in mining operations. Dewatering solutions specialist Integrated Pump Technology asserts that successful dewatering requires a detailed understanding of site conditions, water characteristics, duty requirements and long-term operational objectives, adding that incorrectly specified equipment can lead to excessive energy consumption, reduced pump life, frequent breakdowns, production interruptions and significantly higher operating costs.]]></description>
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            <title>Increased manufacturing capacity ensures production of extra-large cranes </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Orders for unusually large overhead cranes destined for mines in Zambia, Namibia and South Africa, have been received by crane manufacturer Condra leading to the company increasing manufacturing capacity at its Johannesburg factory by introducing additional shifts. The cranes include three with box‑girders of over 30 m in length, two 50 t cranes with spans of 34 m, and a third, high-lift, 5 t crane with a 35 m span. Condra is simultaneously completing the manufacture of a further four 50 t cranes with spans of about 20 m, as well as three single-girder overhead cranes, two portal cranes and a jib crane.]]></description>
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            <category>Cranes Hoists Crawls &amp; Chain Blocks</category>
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            <title>New solution guarantees waterproofing for S African roofs</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A new, heavy-duty reinforced waterproofing system launched in South Africa by Plascon offers a 12-year guarantee, with applicable terms. The RubberTUFF coating consists of a rubber-acrylic formulation, engineered to deliver elasticity of up to 400% elongation. As a building's structure expands and contracts with temperature changes, or as existing cracks shift, the material’s properties enable the coating to move, preventing cracking under stress.]]></description>
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            <category>Paint &amp; Paint Accessories</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[Compressed air used in industrial processes is recognised as one of the most energy-intensive systems in a plant, consuming up to 90% of total energy. The use of more energy-efficient solutions in manufacturing is thus seen as key to reducing operational costs while also helping to meet economic and environmental sustainability targets. “Efficiency starts with smart equipment and advanced integrated technologies,” says Atlas Copco Compressor Technique sales manager: customer services and optimisation Saien Rugdeo. “Customers can cut energy consumption by up to 60% by upgrading to energy-efficient solutions like variable speed drive compressors for example. Further savings can be unlocked by optimising system pressure and eliminating air leaks, ensuring energy is used efficiently and not wasted.”]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Mechanical seals are designed to prevent pumped material from leaking along the rotating shaft of a pump, ensuring that the fluid remains safely contained within the pump without leaking into the surrounding environment. Recognising the key role that seals play in ensuring the reliable operation of various types of pumps, KSB Pumps and Valves develops and manufactures mechanical seals matched to specific pumps.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Technical field service support aimed at optimising concrete performance, finding solutions to challenges and reducing on-site risks is an essential part of construction and infrastructure projects, asserts construction chemicals provider Chryso Southern Africa. The company notes that, as construction and infrastructure projects become larger, more technically demanding and increasingly focused on quality, the role of field service support is increasingly important. It explains that concrete performance is influenced by a range of variables including raw material variability, changing environmental conditions, transport times, placing methods and curing practices and achieving the desired results depends on correct application and ongoing optimisation throughout the life of the project.]]></description>
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