By Rhys Evans, Managing Director at ALCO-Safe

In safety-sensitive environments, a single wrong decision can have serious consequences. Alcohol testing is not just a compliance requirement; it’s a critical part of preventing incidents.

The latest Commodity Trade Observer report on low-voltage cable imports from March 2024 to February 2026 indicates that low-voltage cable imports have jumped 18% year-on-year to 19.27 million kilograms. Average prices have fallen sharply from R161/kg to R129/kg despite increases in raw material and logistics costs worldwide. 

An electricity tariff increase of 0.76% took effect on 1 April 2025 for Eskom-supplied customers, with a further 8.83% to follow from April 2027. The municipal increase of 9% will be implemented in July 2026.

The precise accuracy of taking an oil sample from a machine component is one of the most critical steps in the scientific analysis of oil as part of a condition monitoring programme.

As modern engines become smaller, more powerful and increasingly complex, coolant technology has undergone a fundamental transformation. No longer limited to basic freeze protection, today’s formulations are engineered as sophisticated thermal management systems to meet stricter OEM standards, higher heat loads, and the demands of modern engine design.