WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CAVITATION IN PISTON PUMPS
Hawk Pumps, manufacturers and distributors of a range of quality high-pressure pumps, share a few tips about cavitation in piston […]
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GREEN AWARD TO CONCOR FOR KHOBAB WIND FARM CONCRETE
A four-star Eco-Product Label has been awarded for the low cement concrete used by infrastructure contractor Concor to build wind […]
AVOID CONCRETE CRACKING IN DRY CONDITIONS
Hot and windy conditions can lead to plastic shrinkage cracking on fresh concrete, but CHRYSO® ProFilm 19 can solve this […]
ALUMINIUM COMPLEX GREASES: WHY THEY MAKE EXCELLENT MULTIFUNCTIONAL LUBRICANTS
While no grease can truly be an “all-purpose” lubricant, aluminium complex grease is a valuable multifunctional, multipurpose product. Since they […]
LOAD TURNING WITH MAXIMUM SAFETY
Every so often, users of indoor cranes are faced with the complex task of not only lifting and horizontally moving […]
Cummins develops Connected Solutions™ for construction equipment
The worksite of the future will see site managers using digital technologies as integrated components to drive business results, with […]
METRIC AUTOMOTIVE CLEANING COMPONENTS FOR OEMS
Identifying needs within its customer base and addressing these sets Metric Automotive Engineering apart in the diesel engine component remanufacturing […]
TRAFO GAINS GROUND WITH DRY-TYPE TRANSFORMER SOLUTIONS
Dry-type transformer specialist Trafo Power Solutions is growing its footprint in mining and beyond with increased take-up of its safe […]
RAUBEX PROGRESSES HIGH-SECURITY JEWELLERY BLOCK
Raubex Building is on the home stretch to complete a high-security block in the Jewellery Manufacturing Precinct (JMP) close to […]
Bessey Germany world leaders in clamps, offer the widest most comprehensive range of innovative clamps and clamping solutions with well over 2000 products
The clamp collection include Tools, Premium all-steel bar, Traditional all-steel bar, K Body Parallel and case, Woodworking, cast jaw bar, […]
Automatic lubrication system boosts productivity and lowers costs for SANY equipment owners
SANY’s state-of-the-art automatic lubrication system is playing an integral part in increasing production and reducing costs on high-performance sites by […]
Bobcat planers at the cutting-edge of road construction projects
More manoeuvrable than dedicated planers and cost-effective to maintain, Bobcat planer attachments are being deployed on many road-rehabilitation and maintenance […]
Atlas Copco’s HiLight LED Light Tower range just got even better!
Atlas Copco is globally renowned for its proven range of superior quality, compact range of HiLight LED light towers that […]
CHRYSO SOUTHERN AFRICA LEADS WITH FIBRE SOLUTIONS
CHRYSO Southern Africa offers outstanding solutions when it comes to fibre reinforced concrete. A mutually beneficial partnership with Oxyfibre has […]
DEMAG THE KINGPIN OF UNIVERSAL CRANES
In over 200 years of crane manufacture and supply, Demag’s range of universal cranes still offer a superior lifting option […]
Full range of Pro-Tech Essential Face Masks on sale, at cost, 4, 3 and 2 ply/layered – Washable, re-useable, with filters, a selection of colours and material options, polyester, polypropylene, polycotton/Spunband filters
Six options TCDM5000-01, TCDM5000-04, TCDM5000-05, TCDM5000-06, TCDM5000-12, and TCDM5000-11 – Order now while stocks are available. All the Pro -Tech […]
Limited-time special on ‘priced to go’ Bobcat attachments
Bobcat Equipment South Africa has launched a limited-time special on select ‘priced to go’ attachments as it makes way for […]
Breaking efficiency and productivity barriers with Atlas Copco pneumatic breakers
The powerful, light-weight and ergonomic RTEX and TEX pneumatic breaker ranges from Atlas Copco exemplify a perfect balance between great […]
ADVANCED HOIST AND CRANE TECHNOLOGY BRINGS SUCCESS FOR KONECRANES
“Konecranes recently installed their C Series electric chain hoist at a local rail company’s brake and motor assembly line. The […]
INTELLIGENT WATER BOOSTING SYSTEMS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS
INTELLIGENT WATER BOOSTING SYSTEMS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS Ensuring the right pressure and volume of water in a building today calls […]
a.b.e. CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR MASSIVE OXFORD PARKS DEVELOPMENT
Concrete enhancing and repair products supplied by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals are being used for the construction of the massive Green […]
THE NEW HEIGHT OF SAFETY
Following their successful launch into the Working at Heights category in 2019, BOVA Safety Wear shows that this is a category that they are taking seriously with the recent launch of their mid-tier Working at Heights range that is simplifying the category with their fit for purpose approach.
Olfa celebrates its 40th anniversary of Rotary cutters, with the new long lasting endurance blades
Two new sizes are available the CTR RTY-2GH with a 45 mm blade and the larger 3GH with a 60 […]
It Pays to Use PCD Milling Tools
High-performance milling tools from Wirtgen with a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tip have significantly increased the productivity of a major road […]
SANDF and SANEDI improve quality of living for the elderly in Limpopo
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in partnership with SANEDI (South African National Energy Development Institute) has successfully completed […]
Adaptors can be a danger to the South African consumer
The increased use of devices and appliances has resulted in the increased use of adaptors as well as adaptors-on-adaptors in […]
One-time waterproofing treatment versus topical solutions
Spray-Lock Concrete Protection (SCP) technologies are being used widely in South Africa as a cutting-edge waterproofing strategy. Developed in the […]
Quality affordable Tork Craft Gloves for all industry, construction, sport, racing, riding, workshops, gardening, wood working and all outdoor power tools.
The coolest range of quality gloves are available in the Tork Craft range Gloves are essential for protection and handcare […]
BESSEY GERMANY OFFER THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF TECHNICALLY ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL QUALITY CUTTING TOOLS AVAILABLE TODAY
For cutting all sorts of material, tailormade and designed to cut any angles and configurations The Bessey Company has grown […]
KONECRANES LIVE ONLINE CRANE DEMONSTRATIONS
It is not always logistically possible for customers to attend crane demonstrations and the current movement restrictions due to COVID-19 […]
READY TO SERVICE JETTING AND VACUUM REQUIREMENTS THROUGHOUT AFRICAN CONTINENT
Werner Pumps, leading South African design, manufacture, supply and maintenance specialist in high-pressure jetting equipment, is positioned to meet the […]
ATLAS COPCO PRODUCTS ARE FIRST-IN-MIND FIRST-IN-CHOICE FOR MINES IN THE NORTHERN CAPE
Atlas Copco dealer of the year, Zenith Mining and Industrial Supplies, recently secured an order from one of their longstanding […]
IPD LAUNCHES ITS OWN WATER PUMP FOR CAT 3500 ENGINE
IPD has introduced its water pump for the CAT 3500 engine series – this is the first of a number of water and oil pumps due for release by IPD this year.
Just arrived Tork Craft’s new Tradesmen and Mechanical Cantilever Toolbox Sets
A new introduction to the Tork Craft range is their Cantilever TCTB172 a 172 piece Mechanical toolbox sets and the […]
ZUTARI LEVERAGES DIGITAL SKILLS AND TOOLSETS TO ENHANCE ITS PROJECTS
Computational design tools are streamlining workflows and disrupting old ways of working
DEMAG WHEEL DRIVES AND ROPE HOISTS OFFER VERSATILITY AND RELIABILITY
“Wheel drives and rope hoists, two important components associated with Demag lifting equipment that, when utilised in other industrial applications, […]
Versatile, powerful,gravity defiant pumps – water | sludge | slurry
Featuring unrivalled performance, efficiency, reliability and flexibility, Atlas Copco’s WEDA electric submersible pump series offers perfect dewatering solutions for the construction, industrial, agricultural, emergency and maintenance sectors.
Do all your pumps add value to your inventory?
Pump users need to make the most of their operational inventory, even pumps that may be considered redundant. Pump expert Lee Vine, managing director of specialist companies Integrated Pump Technology and Integrated Pump Rental, says all industries can benefit from improved pump efficiencies.
STATE-OF-THE-ART CUSTOMER PORTAL S KEEP CRANE MAINTENANCE ON TRACK
Investing in cranes and lifting systems for a plant or factory is one of the biggest financial undertakings that a […]
CONCRETE FLOOR FINISHING MADE EASY
Concrete is the ultimate, timeless solution for floors. The success of a durable and functional floor lies in the ability […]
RELIABLE, PREDICTABLE POWER IN TEN SECONDS?
Atlas Copco’s QES mobile generator range is the most practical predictable power choice, combining performance, efficiency, and reliability to seamlessly […]
HOW TO INCREASE CRUSHING CAPACITY BY 30%?
When one of the largest crushing operations in Oman needed to raise its production by 30%, Weir Minerals knew that […]
MORE UPTIME FOR KOMATSU OWNERS
The specialised, accredited repair and remanufacturing services at Reef Fuel Injection Services mean that issues with Komatsu diesel fuel injection […]
a.b.e. WATERSTOPS VITAL PART OF COMMUNITY AND CIVIC PROJECTS
durajoint waterstops, provided by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group, have been widely used in concrete […]
GOSCOR’S NEW OPS MANAGER OPTIMISTIC ABOUT MARKET CONFIDENCE
Goscor Earthmoving (GEM) has appointed Murray Leith as its new Operations Manager. “I am extremely optimistic about the SANY brand […]
When waterproofing makes or breaks
Frimax Foods, based in Verulam KZN, a producer of various potato and corn chips, required waterproofing on their Administration Block […]
Reconditioned parts cost effective alternative
Cummins ReCon Parts are not just repaired or rebuilt, but are remanufactured to meet or exceed your engine’s original specifications […]
Tork Craft’s ultra-light combo Tube Belt Sander and Polisher
Tork Crafts MY3025 dual tube/pipe sander and polisher has the choice of tube belt option, standard belts or strengthened nylon […]
Cementitious coatings – waterproofing and beyond
a.b.e Construction Chemicals – part of the CHRYSO Southern Africa Group – has for many decades provided a wide variety […]
CemteQ launches unique new products for the construction industry
CemteQ has launched the first in its range of Perlite and cement composite products. These composites use Perlite as an aggregate […]
Solid performance by CoreSlab on another prestigious Rokkon Development
CoreSlab, a leading South African precast-concrete specialist, manufactured and installed a total of 260 hollow-core slabs (HCS) in only four […]
Autogenous healing of concrete
The watertightness of a concrete structure is for a big part dependent on the occurring of cracks. Due to the […]
Power tools innovation leads to industry growth
The power tools market is on the rise and there are “exciting trends and innovations emerging” in the industry, says […]
Maximum agility, on-site concrete production and time and cost reduction
Recently, Elevo Group South Africa, the Portuguese reference group in all large and small scale engineering and construction sectors, has […]
Jet Demolition makes light work of technically-demanding projects
Specialising in the heavy industrial and large commercial space, Jet Demolition prides itself on being able to undertake challenging demolition […]
Two new cranes delivered to Port Elizabeth terminal
The Port Elizabeth Container Terminal (PECT) has taken delivery of two new mobile harbour cranes from equipment manufacture Liebherr. “The […]
Volvo CE introduces compactor with industry-leading 4 800 vpm
The new DD128C compactor from Volvo Construction Equipment is said to have the highest frequency in the industry, resulting in […]
Kemach unveils new forklift range
Kemach has launched its new range of Kemach forklifts for the South African and sub-Saharan African markets, which will be […]
Manitowoc launches new Grove GMK6400-1 all-terrain crane at CONEXPO
Manitowoc is presenting two Grove all-terrain cranes at CONEXPO 2020, one of which will be a “virtual launch” – a […]
Leica Geosystems, Hidromek integrate machine control solutions for graders
Leica Geosystems, a Hexagon company, has announced that its Leica Ready machine control kits will now be offered on Hidromek […]
New grading bucket hands compact wheel loaders the muscle to move dirt
An all-new grading bucket for Volvo’s smaller wheel loaders makes easy work of topsoil stripping, small-scale dozing, landscaping and levelling. […]
REFURBISH OLD CONCRETE SURFACE EASILY WITH TEXTURE TOP®
Ageing, worn or surface damaged concrete no longer has to be demolished and recast at a cost to the customer […]
PRE-BAGGED PRODUCTS FOR THE MINING SECTOR
Above or below ground mining activities require materials to be of an exacting standard and to meet high safety requirements. […]
Volvo CE electric machines now available for pre-booking
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is launching Volvo Group’s first machine retail e-commerce tool. The online portal will give customers […]
Volvo thrills again with new truck launch video
Volvo Trucks has done it again. In launching its latest heavy duty range of trucks in Europe this week – […]
Wirtgen W 210 Fi Large Milling Machine Receives iF Design Award 2020
Wirtgen has received this year’s iF Design Award, making it one of the winners of the world-renowned design label. The […]
Isuzu remains market leader in medium and heavy commercial segments
Isuzu continues to hold the number one position for seven consecutive years in the medium commercial truck segment of the […]
WHAT MAKES AN EFFICIENT PRECAST WALL PRODUCTION LINE?
Elematic is well-known globally for hollow core technology but the company also has a strong product line for precast wall […]
Waterproofing Admixture Market to Rise at a CAGR of 7.9% due to Growing Construction Activities – TMR
ALBANY, New York, January 23, 2019 / PRNewswire / – Transparency Market Research (TMR) witnesses the global waterproofing admixture market has a […]
TATA on the up
Recent improvements to dealer, parts and service networks – with a view to maximising vehicle uptime – have contributed to […]
What colour language do you speak?
Choosing colour is becoming more of an emotional experience eliciting reactions and influencing decisions. Speaking a year after launching its […]
Mapei’s modern flooring products save time
The difference between the success and failure of a floor lies both in the selection of the right flooring products […]
Sika shines on Ekurhuleni Municipality floors
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, based in Isando, is the local authority and government for the former East Rand area of Gauteng. […]
UK announces €450m boost for construction exports to Angola
The British government is to offer €450m in UK Export Finance (UKEF) support for firms building three hospitals and upgrading […]
Drones revolutionising Gauteng’s management of infrastructure projects
The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (DID), with the assistance of the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ’s) Centre for Applied Research […]
South African super-strong brick is made from human urine – a world first
The world’s first ‘bio-brick’ made from human urine was unveiled by University of Cape Town (UCT) civil engineering masters student […]
Lafarge opens four hardware shops at Sh40m
Global Construction Material and solutions firm, LafargeHolcim, has invested Sh40 million in opening specialised one-stop building materials stores in Kenya.
Bamburi targets limestone mines in Mombasa, Kwale counties
Cement maker Bamburi is seeking approval to mine limestone in Mombasa and Kwale counties, even as the company on Friday announced […]
CoreCivils helps reduce growing road maintenance backlog
CoreSlab directors, Jaco de Bruin and Tiaan de Jager, have launched CoreCivils, a company that specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of a wide range of precast concrete bridge beams.
Total South Africa to install solar panels in service stations
Total South Africa is planning to install solar panels in 5,000 service stations around the world by the end of 2021; […]
Infrastructure Specialist Group sells Ocon Brick
The Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG) has announced the sale of clay brick manufacturer Ocon Brick to Willem Pienaar and his […]
WACKER Presents Polymer Binders for Waterproofing Membranes and High- Performance Silicone Construction Sealants
WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, debuted a high-performance sealants and adhesives for the construction industry alongside polymer binders for waterproofing […]
TAL plays key role in new look Mercedes-Benz Lifestyle Centre Menlyn
TAL products were used as part of the refurbishment project of the existing showroom at the Mercedes-Benz Lifestyle Centre Menlyn […]
BI offers fit-for-purpose chain solution for cement producers
Leading supplier BI has supplied a large order of KÖBO chains to cement producers in the North West and the Western Cape. This consisted of bucket elevator, coal reclaimer, and hot pan conveyor chain.
Bamburi Cement unveils two road technologies
Bamburi Cement has introduced two new road building technologies for Kenyan roads meant to cut the cost of construction. The firm […]
Cummins and Komatsu launch TEC programme in SA
Engine, filtration, and genset manufacturer Cummins Africa Middle East, together with earthmoving, mining, construction, and utility equipment supplier and aftermarket […]
Brokk introduces four new next-generation demolition robots
Brokk makes the biggest product launch in the company’s history
Controlled permeability formwork liners prevent tank degradation
To reduce the formation of blowholes and other blemishes on concrete surfaces, Formtex Controlled Permeability Formwork (CPF) liners, supplied by non-woven roll goods supplierFibertex SA, […]
Cape Town finalises new desalination plant project
With the Cape Town area suffering from one of the worst droughts in its history, tank manufacturer and supplier SBS Tanks marketing […]
Chryso supports the art of new and renovating concrete
Decorative concretesolutions can raise the aesthetic value of both new projects and renovations, and CHRYSO Southern Africa is able to provide leading edge expertise and products to customers […]
a.b.e. Powdered waterproofer for plaster and mortar
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals now supplies duraproof cem block,
Could this magnesium oxide-based material help put an end to rampant shack fires?
The Cape continues to experience rampant shack fires that devastate those with property in the informal sector. Dave Lindup, managing […]
Saint-Gobain Ecophon launches acoustic ceiling system
Ecophon Focus™, an existing range within the Ecophon family, now offers an improved range making up its most comprehensive product […]
Compact Precast Concrete Vibrator: Powerful Performance In Tight Spaces
A pioneer of industrial vibration technology has introduced a heavy-duty compact electric vibrator that provides superior performance on the inside […]
Introducing Blok Raw
Urban property developers, Blok, are bringing a new product to the market with Blok Raw – an innovative and creative […]
Affordable housing using prefabrication highlighted at TCE
30% Savings on Materials Easily Achievable While in-roads into the supply of affordable housing in South Africa have been made, […]
TAL launches a new range of products
Using the correct tools and materials makes any tiling installation easier. Therefore tile and construction adhesive market leader TAL is […]
CHRYSO® CWA 10 waterproofing admixture supplied for Temba Waterworks Project
CHRYSO Southern Africa supplied its CHRYSO® CWA 10 integral waterproofing admixture to the Temba Waterworks project undertaken by Group Five […]
Barloworld launches rooftop solar solution at Isando premises
In an effort to go green, global logistics solutions provider Barloworld recently launched a high-performance 300 kW photovoltaic solar rooftop solution at its Barloworld Equipment premises in Isando, Gauteng. This is […]
Accurate detection for multiple substructures
Eliminating the costly risk of damage to water pipes and cables during drilling is easy with the Bosch PMD 10 […]
MOBILE APP A BOOST FOR LOCAL DIY INDUSTRY
One of the world’s great statesmen was born 207 years ago. Known from a young age as Honest Abe owing […]
Beneficial batching with load cells
The first task in preparing a concrete mix is batching the raw materials. Batching involves collecting raw materials, by using […]
Sustainable roof tile set to transform market
Pretoria-based start-up Thevia has introduced a sustainably manufactured roof tile that should “revolutionise” the roof tile market says Theviafinancial director Martin Ackermann. The tiles, […]
FraudCheck offers customers sophisticated risk analysis software
Fraudcheck offers its customers sophisticated risk analysis software to provide a risk rating assessment and recommendation on a person or […]
The evolution of cement plants to the most elaborate concrete architecture
Concrete.TV recently did a Skype Interview with Thierry Bogaert, CEO of Bogaert Architecture in France and pioneer of industrial architecture. […]
Alco-Safe and Traka collaborate to take the keys away from drunk drivers – the safe way
Alcohol and keys don’t pair well. Alcohol is responsible for 60% of fatal accidents and up to 40% of workplace […]
Innovative façade created with hollow-core concrete slabs
Precast hollow-core concrete slabs are not just ideal as a reliable and time-saving solution for building floor slabs, as a […]
Introducing The Commander
ProAll, the industry leading mobile mixer manufacturer, will be revealing the Commander, their all-new control system at the World of […]
Revelstone launches new product – Off-Shutter Cladding
Revelstone has expanded its range of engineered precast concrete products by launching Off Shutter, a wall cladding (25 mm) which […]
Chryso admixtures used in Rocla’s self compacting concrete
Construction chemicals specialist Chryso Southern Africa is supplying precast product manufacturer Rocla with its CHRYSO® Optima 203 and CHRYSO® Quad […]
Waterproof plaster for Vodacom Business Data Centre
A wide variety of products supplied by CHRYSO Southern Africa were used for the construction of a Vodacom Business Data […]
Add 60 years to service-life of concrete in critical environments
Historically, the prime concern for concrete designers has been its resistance to mechanical stress, i.e. strength. In recent years, durability […]
Chryso SA offers full range of additives to optimise cement production
Chryso Southern Africa, the largest construction chemicals specialist in South Africa, offers a full range of cement additives to optimise […]
Adding colour to the concrete industry
Local concrete product manufacturers and specialised ready-mix suppliers can learn more about pigments and advanced colour metering systems for the […]
Reimer, House of Concrete Uganda unit complete
Reimer SA is excited to announce that the mounting of the Reimer unit for House of Concrete, Uganda is completed […]
CHRYSO products used to build international airport in St Helena
Products from CHRYSO Southern Africa have travelled 2 300 km over the South Atlantic Ocean to St Helena – one […]
Light Compaction Equipment – low input and high output sorted
Wacker Neuson’s range of compaction rammers, rollers and vibratory plates combine powerful performance with reliable and efficient operation for low […]
Stabilising a busy concrete highway with minimum disruption
Durban: one of Africa’s busiest ports. From here containers and goods from around the globe join the highway system to […]
Sanika and Kryton work together to save South Africa’s water
South Africa has relatively limited water resources and is considered a “water-stressed” country. With water being one of the worlds […]
Impala Platinum Mines leak repair
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is in the business of mining, refining, and marketing of platinum group metals, as well […]
Introducing the new CHRYSO®Dem Range of release agents
CHRYSO Southern Africa has launched a new range of ‘application-driven’ release agents for the concrete industry. Comprising of products that […]
Amsteele provides package solutions for the construction of Post-Tensioned concrete pavements
Amsteele Systems is a specialist Post-tensioning company in operation since 1969, licensed to two renowned pre-stressing companies, namely CCL stressing […]
CHRYSO products help showcase creative use of decorative concrete
CHRYSO Southern Africa supplied a variety of products for the Lafarge Artevia concrete mix for the construction of House Bozwana, […]
