Octopi Distribution, a subsidiary of the Octopi Group, has officially been appointed as a dedicated HP Managed Print Solutions (MPS) distributor serving the South African and broader African market. The company has secured Tier 1 distribution rights for HP’s A3 and A4 managed print solutions across Southern Africa, representing a major milestone for the newly formed company.

Iritron, a local engineering, integration and manufacturing company, marked its 25th anniversary with a standout charity golf day at Centurion Golf Course, drawing a full roster of clients, suppliers, and partners to celebrate a legacy of innovation – and to make a difference. The event brought together 88 golfers for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and a spirited evening programme that turned milestones into meaning.

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa has opened a R385 million, 17,000 m² service and repair facility at its Aeroton (Johannesburg) headquarters, giving customers full OEM-quality gearbox servicing with quicker turnaround times and stronger warranties. This investment, following its R500 million head office expansion in 2022, forms part of the company’s €1 billion global drive to strengthen service capabilities.

A prolonged power outage in Alrode, one of Johannesburg’s key manufacturing hubs, has thrown multiple businesses into crisis, with industry leaders warning that millions of rands have already been lost with no permanent solution in sight.

The BEKA Schréder Durban branch has officially relocated to a new facility at The Stadium Building in the Lion Match Office Park, Stamford Hill.