Bespoke crane to facilitate helicopter crew training

Local crane maker Condra’s Germiston workshop will soon handle the challenge of producing a bespoke 5 t double-girder electric overhead taking a trip crane for the purpose of training helicopter crew and emergency personnel at the University of Johannesburg...

TPT engaging OEMs to address ageing equipment

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a division of State-owned company Transnet, has started a process to engage with original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to establish long-term partnerships. The process aims to ensure the standardisation of equipment and spares to...

Lubricant oil range and reach extended

Furthering its endeavour to innovate and redefine the automotive lubes product section, India-based producer Assurance International Limited revealed its brand-new range of lubricant oils last month and extended its circulation in the South Asia, Southeast Asia,...

S Africa needs smarter ports

For South Africa’s 8 ports to keep up with the changes in worldwide shipping, and protect trade that is important to the economy, it is incredibly important that Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) innovations be accepted to allow smart ports, says network...

Mindset change a must for effective PSP

Effective public-sector involvement (PSP) in the financing, management, operation and maintenance of South Africa’s depreciating road, rail and port infrastructure needs a mindset modification by those in power, states market body South African Institution of...

Substantial stock moved through largest branch

Lubricants manufacturer FUCHS Lubricants South Africa reports that almost 1 000 different products moved through its Durban, KwaZulu-Natal branch last year. The Durban branch, the largest in the FUCHS group, spans more than 1 450 m2 and has 15 staff members comprising...