The building and construction industry forms the backbone of South African engineering and infrastructure growth as also in Africa. It creates rail networks and enables the infrastructure that underpins our South African mining and economic activity. Yet, beneath the surface, a relentless enemy threatens this foundation, namely corrosion.

By De Wet Joubert, Operations and Strategic Projects Director, RS South Africa

Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) inventory optimisation is not just a technical concern, it is a strategic priority for industries that depend on operational reliability and efficiency. Striking the right balance between availability and cost containment is central to reducing downtime, waste, and inefficiencies. At the heart of this process lies one critical enabler: data.

Rocla’s Engineering Department was recently approached by a client in the mining sector for a product suggestion to create 3m high storage bins for material with a bulk density of 2,700 kg/m3.

As South Africa accelerates its renewable energy ambitions, Sika South Africa is the trusted partner behind the foundations of the nation’s wind energy infrastructure. With decades of global expertise and a strong local footprint, Sika is more than a supplier – it is the one-stop solution for wind energy construction, maintenance, and protection.

From the shop floor to the global arena has been a sharp learning curve for KSB Pumps and Valves’ Osedza Tshifhango who recently became the first female field service specialist within the entire global footprint of KSB’s giant operation employing more than 16 000 employees across the globe.