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Quality Assurance & Standards

An image of the Fenner SuperTLink V-belt
Composite belts improve air handling unit efficiency
18th September 2026

Reduced life of V-belts operating in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector, is a major concern, despite users implementing rigorous system inspection programmes, says industrial... 


An image of the premium Airshield elevation door
Glass doors, panels improve retail refrigeration
18th September 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Turnkey solutions provider for refrigeration applications Glacier is working on a project for a client in Johannesburg, which will see it supply and install insulation panels to regulate... 


An image of b.IoT capabilities
HVAC tool proves cost-effective for B2B customers
18th September 2026

Global electronics and technology solutions company Samsung is providing specialised heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control and energy consumption-reducing features to a... 


An image of Vernon Vandrau
Manufacturer aims to boost digital protection, solutions
18th September 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Electronic control manufacturer CAREL Controls is working towards compliance with the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act – a regulation that introduces mandatory cybersecurity standards for products that... 


Members of SAIW pictured holding up a banner indicating the importance of ISO 3834 certification
International certification would improve operations
11th September 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Welding requires stringent quality standards to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of welding-fabrication structures, says technical organisation Southern African Institute of Welding... 


The Dolphin Coast Landfill Management (DCLM) 648 kWp solar plant
Company-, continent-first landfill solar plant completed
4th September 2026 By: Halima Frost

The Dolphin Coast Landfill Management (DCLM) 648 kWp solar plant, operated by utility and environmental services provider Veolia, in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, constructed by South African solar... 


Haver & Boecker's Amicus Smart Cell palletising and de-palletising robot in a cage
Event to showcase producer’s range
14th August 2026

The 2026 edition of the yearly Powtech Technopharm expo, which takes place in Nuremberg, Germany from September 29 to October 1, will be used as a platform by process, packaging and materials... 


split cylindrical hanger units for screw conveyor shafts lined up and ready for installation
Supplier extends bulk materials, mining bearings range
14th August 2026

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s Bearings division has expanded its Timken product offering to include split cylindrical hanger units, engineered for screw conveyor shafts operating in demanding... 


An image of the 8DA switchgear system
Switchgear system aligns with masterplan implementation
14th August 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Energy solutions and technology company Siemens is assisting independent power producers (IPPs) in connecting to the grid. This includes localising portions of the assembly of its 8DA gas-insulated... 


An image of the ANDRITZ Dedert small-scale spray dryer
Small-scale spray dryers improve research, development and production
7th August 2026

A new generation of small-scale spray dryers has been launched by industrial equipment and solutions provider ANDRITZ. The ANDRITZ Dedert small-scale spray dryer range is designed to help customers... 


Third kiln commissioned at quicklime project
7th August 2026

The hot commissioning of the third of eight planned kilns at its Limeco quicklime project in Zambia is under way, states Africa-focused quicklime producer and critical minerals explorer Firering... 


An image of the A25 bale-out furnace
Furnace’s melting performance boosts metalworking processes
7th August 2026

Bale-out furnaces are essential in foundries and metalworking industries, such as automotive, electronics and jewellery, owing to their high efficiency, precise temperature control and robust... 


Agile Capital partner Liz Kolobe
Private equity can facilitate exponential growth
31st July 2026 By: Halima Frost

As a value-adding private-equity partner Agile Capital leverages its commercial expertise to transform businesses. Its financial services offering has enabled companies to scale exponentially –... 


Salga Gauteng calls for transparent intergovernmental processes to resolve withholding of equitable share
13th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) Gauteng calls for a fair, transparent and collaborative intergovernmental process to resolve the decision by the National Treasury to withhold... 


An image of stainless steel fasteners and bolts from BMG
Stainless options enhance safety
10th July 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Food and beverage manufacturing plants should use stainless steel fasteners for highly specialised and safety-critical applications, says industrial equipment supplier BMG. The company offers a... 


An image of Scott Macleod and Lucy Clinton-Massie
Milestone celebration caps off decade of growth
10th July 2026

Last month marked the tenth anniversary of the acquisition of bolting solutions manufacturer Steadfast Scotland by pipes and fittings supplier The Marla Group – a milestone capping a decade of... 


An image of stainless steel fasteners on offer from Fastenright
Precision-engineered fasteners boost efficiency
10th July 2026

As the global industrial landscape progresses in 2026, it is apparent that a period of “profound transformation” is under way, as the rise in electric vehicle manufacturing and an urgent push for... 


An image of the Formula Student race car
Project showcases academia, industry’s investment in next-gen engineers
10th July 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The manufacturing process to build a Formula One-style race car by a team of next-generation mechanical engineering students from tertiary institution University of Pretoria (UP) is progressing... 


An image of the construction works taking place at the Clanwilliam dam in the Western Cap
Dam project progressing after initial challenges
3rd July 2026 By: Halima Frost

Despite extensive delays caused by funding shortages, Covid-19 disruptions, contractor procurement issues and local land/property disputes, the Clanwilliam Dam Wall Raising Project in the Western... 


a thick clear water based sludge formed by adding DAMFIX Wet Earth Dam Sealant to water
Dam fixed without disrupting crop cycle
3rd July 2026 By: Halima Frost

The successful completion of a water-stabilisation upgrade on a commercial maize farm in Heidelberg, Gauteng, was achieved when water storage solutions provider DamPro applied its flagship DAMFIX... 


The Brixton Reservoir and Tower
New reservoir should address shortages
3rd July 2026

Municipal entity Johannesburg Water officially launched the new 26-million-litre Brixton Reservoir and Tower on April 29, in Gauteng, marking a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen water... 


law firm Webber Wentzel partner Khurshid Fazel
Outcomes-based bonds a powerful tool
3rd July 2026

The compounding pressures of accelerating urbanisation, decaying legacy systems, climate change and chronic underinvestment in public infrastructure over decades mean that both the public and... 


Solidarity opens court case against delays in issuing artisans' red seal certificates
30th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Trade union Solidarity has brought an urgent application in the Labour Court to force the State to end the delays in issuing red seal certificates to qualified artisans. “Hundreds of qualified... 


An image of Euro Steel Pipe's range of steel pipe products
Steel pipe solutions boost industry operationality
26th June 2026

The durability and reliability of piping systems is important in the realm of industrial infrastructure, says steel pipe solutions company Euro Steel Pipe, adding that it is “at the forefront of... 


Khewija GIBB Alliance (KGA) MD Carl Pretorius
Complex projects undermined by fragmented processes
26th June 2026

As South Africa ramps up infrastructure investment and increases private sector participation, projects are becoming more complex, multi-stakeholder dependent and time sensitive, says... 


a man and woman stood shaking hands
Networking platform successfully connects graduates to recruiters
26th June 2026

Since its launch in June 2022, civil engineering professional body South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE’s) newest engineering community platform SAICE Connect has proven to be a... 


A construction site at dawn
More action, less talk – consulting engineers’ body
26th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

Despite numerous government announcements and budget allocations earmarked for new infrastructure projects in South Africa, the country’s engineering sector, now more than ever, requires action... 


Researchers highlight road design, maintenance and behaviour as contributors to road incidents
12th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The effectiveness of the designs of roads for their actual use, the maintenance of road infrastructure to ensure its effective functioning as road users expect and the behaviour of road users all... 


Road, bridge projects would mitigate challenges for local commuters
12th June 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Roads entity Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is taking steps to progress several projects to mitigate challenges for South African road users, with the latest development the appointment of... 


An image of a past Coatings For Africa exhibitor explaining their products to attendees
Event a catalyst for industry development
5th June 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Coatings For Africa 2026, a networking event for Southern Africa’s coating industry, will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, from June 24 to 26. The event, which is hosted... 


a handful of refuse waste and high-calorific materials
Alternative fuels can reduce costs
5th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

Converting hazardous waste and high-calorific materials into alternative fuels has enabled cement manufacturing facilities to partially or fully replace the coal used to fire cement kilns.... 


a man spraying a special concrete coating onto a concrete slab
Coating prolongs floor life
5th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

An improved post-initial set applied colloidal silica – a liquid densifier that strengthens concrete from within – distributed by concrete protection supplier SprayLock Africa is strengthening the... 


A vibrating machine which removes air pockets from precast concrete pipes
New equipment improves precast manufacturer’s output
5th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

The successful installation of industrial machine manufacturer OST-Africa’s Visam vibrating equipment a year ago has “greatly improved” output for precast manufacturer Vula Concrete, leading to the... 


Matrix Design Africa customer relations leader Leon Kachelhoffer
Matrix promotes digital approach to PPE management at A-OSH Expo 2026
2nd June 2026

Companies can reduce hidden costs associated with personal protective equipment (PPE) abuse, over-issuing and poor inventory control by adopting digital management systems, says  Matrix Design... 


Alco-Safe MD Rhys Evans
Alco-Safe showcases sobriety screening solutions at A-OSH Expo
2nd June 2026

Substance abuse control specialist Alco-Safe is showcasing technologies aimed at helping employers prevent alcohol- and drug-impaired workers from entering high-risk workplaces. Speaking to... 


SABS outlines actions being taken after forensic probe confirms serious breaches
SABS outlines actions being taken after forensic probe confirms serious breaches
29th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) says it has accepted the findings of a much-delayed forensic investigation confirming many of the serious governance, procurement, labour and... 


The DJI Dock 3 which is deploying a security drone at Steyn City
UAV technology, an effective security tool
15th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

In conjunction with commercial unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), integrated security solutions provider Fidelity Services Group has developed a repeatable security... 


ER24 paramedics assisting an injured miner all in PPE
On-site emergency response teams available 24/7
15th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

With a strong national footprint and more than two decades of experience across industrial projects, including highly remote and high-risk environments, private medical and emergency care provider... 


The ALCO Safe testing kit
Substance abuse policy, testing are paramount
15th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

A legally-sound substance abuse policy that is communicated and available to company employees, alongside the correct equipment and procedures are paramount in industries and sectors where... 


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