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Electra Mining’s record-breaking performance

Electra Mining’s record-breaking performance 23rd September 2024 Taking place at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg, from 2 to 6 September, this year’s Electra Mining Africa was the biggest show in its history. It had 950 exhibitors occupying over 40,000m² of exhibition space across six exhibition halls and four open air exhibit areas. Electra Mining Africa is the largest mining, electrical, automation, manufacturing, power, and transport trade exhibition in Southern Africa, and one of the largest mining and industrial shows […]

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From trash to automotive treasure

From trash to automotive treasure 30th October 2024 Kia Corporation has developed the world’s first car accessory made from plastic extracted from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch by The Ocean Cleanup. Since 2022, Kia’s support of the non-profit organisation – which is dedicated to developing and scaling technologies to rid the world’s ocean of plastic – has been a key part of the brand’s ongoing transformation into a provider of sustainable mobility solutions. As one of the most significant outcomes […]

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Accolades all round

Accolades all round 30th October 2024 EnviroServ has been recognised for its impactful environmental initiatives at the 2024 Chemicals and Allied Industries Association’s (CAIA’s) Responsible Care Awards, held on 24 October. The company’s commitment to sustainability and community development was highlighted through multiple awards and acknowledgments. Among the accolades, EnviroServ’s partnership with Zwartkops Conservancy received the 2024 Water Award for its significant efforts in protecting the Swartkops Estuary. This initiative exemplifies the company’s dedication to preserving vital water resources and enhancing […]

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Expanding boundaries

Expanding boundaries 30th October 2024 Occupational safety and health (OSH) awareness is serious business in the workplace. Not only did it warrant a unique collaborative initiative between major South African OSH stakeholders on 16 October, but it will also be the highlight of next year’s A-OSH Expo. The expo will be held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 3 to 5 June 2025, while it is also expanding to the Mother City! The Department of Employment and Labour – […]

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At height inspections to enhance safety

At height inspections to enhance safety 16th October 2024 When working at height, scaffolding or ladder safety is essential. Inspections play a critical role in ensuring that every scaffold is fit for purpose and risk-free, but are you following the best practices? For projects involving working at height, a risk assessment should be completed to determine the appropriate equipment and provide guidance on inspection. This risk assessment should also be provided to contractors before any work commences. Selection of the […]

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VR revolutionises offshore training

VR revolutionises offshore training 16th October 2024 Strong winds and high waves … tasks at offshore wind farms are often carried out in the most difficult conditions. It is challenging to train for working in these scenarios in the real world. Nevertheless, service technicians need to be prepared. To address this, Palfinger, in collaboration with RelyOn, is now offering the necessary training for offshore wind farm operators via virtual reality (VR), opening up completely new opportunities. “The unrivalled holistic range […]

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Wearable rehab robot helps soldiers march

Wearable rehab robot helps soldiers march 16th October 2024 Hyundai Motor Group has released a new campaign video titled “10M March”, showcasing its X-ble Medical Exoskeleton (X-ble MEX) walking rehabilitation robot. X-ble MEX, an advanced medical rehabilitation robot developed by the Group’s robotics lab, was donated to the Korean Armed Forces Capital Hospital last August. The “10M March” campaign, which was launched at the beginning of this month, draws inspiration from the daily rehabilitation routine of injured soldiers, likening the […]

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Retrofitted lights could save millions

Retrofitted lights could save millions 2nd October 2024 Over the past decade, more companies have come to understand the benefits of retrofitting their industrial facilities’ lighting solutions. “Not only does it hold more environmental benefits – as they significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions – but these LED lights also have extended working life and, of course, slash electricity bills and overhead costs,” notes Adrian van Wyk, managing director of Referro Systems – a key distributor of control and automation solutions. […]

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Walking the talk

Walking the talk 1st October 2024 EnviroServ, a specialist in waste and wastewater management, reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and community responsibility with an employee clean-up initiative during September’s Environmental Awareness Month. Employees across South Africa, Mozambique, and Uganda dedicated an hour of their time to cleaning the streets surrounding their operations. Customers and local food vendors were inspired by the team’s commitment, and showed community spirit by picking up their brooms to join the clean-up effort. This was the […]

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Protecting rhinos with a tech shield

Protecting rhinos with a tech shield 1st October 2024 Between 2006 and 2022, over 9,400 African rhinos were lost to poaching, while almost 500 rhinos were killed in South Africa in 2023 alone. These numbers are alarming, and rhino poaching remains a highly sensitive issue in the country. But in the face of this ongoing crisis, advanced technologies such as data creation and aggregation and AI are emerging as crucial tools in protecting these endangered animals, writes Priaash Ramadeen, co-founder […]

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