Aesseal has opened a comprehensive pump repair facility in Secunda, moving into larger premises and staffing its workshop with qualified, experienced personnel. The new shop represents an investment exceeding R5-million for the company.
BSi Steel has experienced a 29% increase in revenue during the past financial year, resulting in the JSE-listed company's annual turnover reaching R1,85-billion. From humble beginnings in 1986, operating out of the backyard of a house in Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg, BSi Steel today employs 617 staff members across sub-Saharan Africa. The company raised R100-million during its public offering when it listed on the JSE AltX in October 2007. Having emerged from a collection of small companies that had different product offerings, BSi Steel is now a unique group that offers a diverse product range.
Local energy optimisation company Energy Cybernetics, is setting its sights on becoming a leading player in the Carbon Development Mechanism (CDM) industry in Africa. A collaboration between Energy Cybernetics, General Carbon and Clean Air Renewable Energy (CARE) will set a platform to successfully develop the CDM market on the continent.
Festo South Africa is the latest Festo division to have signed a sole agency agreement with GSR Ventiltechnik GmbH & Co. This agreement gives the company the sole distributorship of GSR products for the Southern African Development Community (SADC), East African Community (EAC) and Indian Ocean Isles.
Honeywell has been selected by government-owned Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) to provide comprehensive automation solutions for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. The Honeywell solutions will ensure the seamless and efficient performance of the facilities. This marks another multi-million dollar project order with Honeywell Process Solution (HPS), and is the latest milestone in a very successful partnership that started in 2000.
Imperial Logistics International subsidiary, Panopa, has expanded its Eastern European operations, establishing Panopa Logistik Magyar Kft in Kecskemét, Hungary after being awarded the empties management contract by a blue-chip global automobile manufacturer. Volumes are estimated to exceed 1,5-million containers annually.
As a reward for its high level of competence, Tognum Group company MTU South Africa (Pty) Ltd, a supplier of engines, complete propulsion and power systems in southern Africa, has been awarded the Maintenance and Repair Contract (MARC) by Russo-Balt Belaz - a distributor of the Belarus truck manufacturer. The company is operating in South Africa, with five 220 t trucks currently in use by TAU Mining Consultants at Sishen Iron Ore Mine, Northern Cape.
Nissan is to fund the installation of Lincoln's first public electric vehicle charging point, following the recent Top Gear feature which highlighted the lack of charging infrastructure in the UK's East Midlands city. In the television programme, presenters Jeremy Clarkson and James May drove a pair of electric vehicles, including the Nissan LEAF, into the centre of Lincoln in an attempt to find somewhere to charge their cars. Having failed to find any public infrastructure, the pair were forced to charge at the University in the centre of the city, dangling cables through an open window. Should the presenters choose to attempt the journey again in future, they will discover a newly-installed PodPoint charging unit dedicated to them. With two sockets, it would allow both Jeremy and James to recharge their batteries at the same time. Charging will be free of charge to electric vehicle owners.
Rapid expansion of residential, commercial and industrial developments in the northern regions of Durban has prompted EWS (eThekwini Water and Sanitation) to initiate the Northern Aqueduct Augmentation (NAA) project. It is expected that the NAA project will inject in the order of 150-million ℓ of water/day into the northern regions of Durban. The supply area will include the north eastern regions of Durban north of the Umgeni River; south of the Tongaat River and east of Ntuzuma. Urban developments planned for Cornubia, King Shaka Airport, Dube Trade Port and surrounding regions will also benefit.
To reduce the impact that the construction of the Western Aqueduct (WA) pipelines will have on a large residential estate being developed on the northern end of Padfield Park, the City Council has authorised that a segment of this project be built ahead of schedule. Work will be done by WK Construction following negotiations initiated by eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS). Construction is expected to last 13 weeks.
