As interest in the market potential of Africa grows, the inaugural CRU Africa Wire, Cable & Tube Conference is perfectly timed to address the business opportunities for local producers and manufacturers, seeking to establish new trade partnerships with international stakeholders involved in the African steel, copper and aluminium supply chains.

Becker Mining South Africa’s energy division has been awarded a contract to upgrade the Programmable Logix Controller (PLC) infrastructure at a leading coal producer’s underground operations.

A candidacy mentoring programme run by integrated infrastructure delivery company AECOM is playing a vital role in ensuring newly-employed graduates attain professional registration. The programme, which includes monthly touchpoint and quarterly progress sessions, tracks performance and nurtures soft skills.

WEG Automation Africa – formerly Shaw Controls – is an ISO 9001 Bureau Veritas certified local manufacturing facility, and has over 30 years’ experience as a manufacturer of quality motor control centres (MCCs), distribution boards, medium voltage (MV) switchgear, control desks, PLC and instrumentation enclosures, portable and containerised substations, E-Houses and various other electrical enclosures.

Regent Lighting Solutions (RLS) has officially launched its Cape Town showroom in Milnerton.