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Atlas Copco adds mobile electric compressors to its diesel range, enabling customers to choose what’s best for them
Smart, flexible laser scanning technologies augment the thyssenkrupp Uhde value chain
Epiroc launches new flagship construction drill rig SmartROC T25 R – a smart rig for smarter operators
MiX Telematics passes a million active subscribers, releases full-year results
Atlas Copco Power Technique and Integrated Pump Rentals partnership pumps up the rental business!

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Atlas Copco adds mobile electric compressors to its diesel range, enabling customers to choose what’s best for them

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Smart, flexible laser scanning technologies augment the thyssenkrupp Uhde value chain

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Epiroc launches new flagship construction drill rig SmartROC T25 R – a smart rig for smarter operators

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MiX Telematics passes a million active subscribers, releases full-year results

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Atlas Copco Power Technique and Integrated Pump Rentals partnership pumps up the rental business!

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SKF South Africa deploys local design and manufacturing capabilities to deliver a turnkey bearing and housing solution for a ball mill in North West Africa

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Help when its needed

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New lubricants for farmers

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Corobrik Student Architecture Awards crowns its 36th winner

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Secure fastening is critical for long-term joint reliability in heavy-duty, high-vibration applications.

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Corrosion-resistant flameproof junction box is a world first

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Grid strengthening is critical to mitigate the ongoing impact of loadshedding, says Zutari

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RS to showcase food-safe industrial products and IoT technology for smart farming at NAMPO 2023

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Atlas Copco pushes the employee health and safety narrative during World Safety Day celebrations!

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SKF’s most powerful diagnostic tool, the SKF Microlog Analyzer dBX, added to the condition monitoring portfolio

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Voith Turbo, South Africa announces new Managing Director

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Becker Mining South Africa and verope mining team up to supply mine winding ropes

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Meet the judges of the 36th Corobrik Student Architecture Awards

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ENGEL Mobility Days to drive future solutions in automotive plastic injection moulding

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FUCHS aims to be the first choice lubricant partner in the commercial vehicle sector

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Agriculture NEWS

Zinc plays a critical role in food security and crop yields

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Although zinc is an essential micronutrient for plant growth, zinc input has received far less attention than nitrogen, phosphorous or even...

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Agriculture NEWS

Choosing the correct filtration method for your irrigation system

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When it comes to protecting your irrigation system, few factors are more important than effective filtration. For this reason, selecting a...

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Agriculture NEWS

Dragon fruit yields and sales on an upward curve

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Increasing yields and rising local demand have resulted in a good season for dragon fruit farmers. Harvest started in November and...

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Agriculture NEWS

ACCELERATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA IMPLEMENTATION: Mozambique, SA sign collaborative agreement

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It’s an exciting time for South Africa and Mozambique as the two countries cement ways to increase market access opportunities for...

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Agriculture NEWS

Many opportunities await SA’s pork industry

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Johann Kotzé, CEO of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation, speaks to Janine Ryan about the importance of the informal pig...

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Agriculture NEWS

Agrilevante to exhibit robotics for agriculture

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Agrilevante, organised by FederUnacoma and dedicated to the agricultural supply chains of the Mediterranean area will be back on stage in...

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Tourism-Hospitality

OR Tambo upgrades and refurbishments ‘on track’

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Projects to upgrade OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), which include the replacement of ageing parking equipment and the revamping of important...

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Victoria Falls raises entry fees

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Zimbabwe’s National Parks and Wildlife Authority (Zimparks) will raise the conservation fees for accessing Victoria Falls National Park from April 1....

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Inaugural Eswatini Air flight touches down in JNB

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Moz private island property to open in 2024

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Strikes freeze German flights

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Kenya parks look to fill low-season gaps

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Listed Companies

Pratley

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Established in 1948 by George ‘Monty’ Pratley, the various companies in the Pratley stable rest on a foundation of research and...

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Listed Companies

Hitachi Energy

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Hitachi Energy Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers...

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ABB’s Process Automation

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Corobrik (Pty) Ltd

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International Zinc Association

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BI

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