Newly developed technology has transformed barrel handling. Originally manufactured by KAUP Australia for one of Australia’s largest winery facilities, Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the KAUP Barrel handler forklift attachment slips on to a conventional forklift. This new equipment designed by both KAUP and the Treasury’s engineering team, provides the seamlessContinue Reading

RCT was selected to automate a process whereby the wharf crane loads the required product into a ship via a rotating container tipper, ready for transport in a safe, effortless and streamlined way.  Our client was one of Australia’s largest integrated providers of import and export logistics services and isContinue Reading

Bearings International (Bi) has been consistently setting the innovation and excellence benchmarks through the delivery of robust industrial chain solutions to Southern African industry for over 65 years. On 14 March 2025, Bi showcased its quality range of premium brand chain solutions – KÖBO and Zexus, alongside its renowned privateContinue Reading

The Brenntag Specialties CASE & Construction team will be exhibiting at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 25-27 at Stand 3-455, Hall 3 (Messezentrum 1, 90471 Nürnberg). The team of commercial and technical experts will present innovative solutions covering formulation performance, simplified raw material complexity and sustainability.Continue Reading

Persistent bearing failure on a centralised extraction fan motor was negatively impacting machine reliability and subsequent operational efficiency for a leading battery manufacturer in East Africa. Despite replacing the motor’s bearings in December 2024, the vibration issues resurfaced within a month. Since its inception, the battery manufacturer has been usingContinue Reading

With a growing global demand for critical minerals, two of North America’s largest mining conferences have been exploring the strategies and technologies that will drive the sector’s transformation towards sustainability. Economic shifts, sustainability pressures and the urgent need for reliable and alternate supply chains have been among the key focusContinue Reading

Bobcat is presenting several new developments at LogiMAT 2025 as part of a comprehensive display of the company’s material handling product lines, including diesel, LPG and electric forklifts, reach trucks and warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and stackers. Bobcat is showing three new developments in the range including: •Continue Reading

In a significant step towards supporting Southern Africa’s mining and industrial sectors, Epiroc has introduced its Epiroc Trailing Cable Service, focused on providing top-quality cable repairs that meet both South African and Australian specifications. Launched in November 2024 and located at Epiroc’s headquarters in Jet Park, Johannesburg, the JTMEC CableContinue Reading

Poor quoting practices and guesswork are eating into construction contractor profits and potentially leading to inferior construction and negative customer experience.  This is according to Graham Alexander, Founder and Director at buildaid.co.za, who recently presented a workshop on How to Quote for members of the Master Builders’ Association (MBA) North. AlexanderContinue Reading