May/Jun 2026

Prolonged drought and water scarcity are placing ever greater burdens on many countries. The result: without a reliable water supply, people, the environment and agriculture all suffer. It’s time to act – time to invest in seawater desalination plants. Fortunately, valves are there to keep the water flowing – and to rise to the challenge. Countries in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, in particular, have recognised the opportunities that desalination offers. They are inv

Weir has established the largest installed base of dewatering and slurry pumps in Africa’s mining sector by helping customers de-risk their pumping operations – combining technical excellence and equipment optimisation with a service network founded on a fully compliant social licence to operate. Marnus Koorts, General Manager – Original Equipment at Weir, explains that the company’s dominance rests not only on the quality of its pumping solutions but on a full value chain ap

Behind every industrial success story, there’s a human one. Most people never see it. They don’t see the engineer solving a problem long after everyone else has gone home, or the technician travelling through the night to keep a customer’s mining plant operational. They don’t see the mentor sharing decades of hard-earned experience with a young graduate taking their first steps into industry. Yet these are the people who keep industries moving. Their names may never appear on

As the benchmark event for Asia’s construction machinery industry, bauma SHANGHAI 2026 has announced a landmark strategic upgrade with the launch of its groundbreaking “One Show, Two Venues” concept. The trade fair will be held across two venues in Pudong, Shanghai: the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC) from November 23 to 26, 2026, and the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from November 24 to 27, 2026. Stefan Rummel, CEO of Messe Münche

The optimisation of power generation infrastructure in Africa is accelerating as the combined use of advanced technologies makes it increasingly possible to extend asset life, improve plant performance and extract greater value from existing capacity. Steinmüller Africa is at the forefront of this shift, and its full lifecycle technology capability will be on display at Enlit Africa 2026. A New Approach to Power Plant Performance The company, a member of the global Bilfinger

In winter, hot water becomes more than a utility; it’s part of how people get through the day. It’s the shower that helps you wake up on a cold morning, or the one that signals the end of a long day. That’s why when it doesn’t work, you notice it immediately. Cold weather places added strain on water heating systems, often exposing issues that have been building unnoticed for months. And when failures happen, they’re rarely just inconvenient; they come with cost, disruption a

When industrial water treatment specialist G-Chem Aquacare looks at a water sample, it sees far more than just water. Every source has its own chemical fingerprint, influenced by geography, environmental conditions and human activity. Understanding those differences is critical to ensuring water is fit for purpose in industrial applications. According to G-Chem Aquacare CEO Shaun Golding, one of the biggest misconceptions in industry is that all water can be treated the same

In today’s increasingly connected industrial marketplace, sourcing quality equipment and components from international suppliers has become both an opportunity and a challenge. For companies operating in the pipes, pumps and valves sector, balancing cost competitiveness with quality assurance, reliable logistics and supplier credibility is critical. This is where Asia Direct is helping businesses across Southern Africa streamline procurement and supply chain management. As a

In today’s industrial environment, reliability is everything. Whether operating in mining, water treatment, manufacturing, energy or processing facilities, unplanned downtime can have significant operational and financial consequences. While equipment failures often appear sudden, most are the result of gradual wear, performance degradation or overlooked maintenance issues that develop over time. This is where preventative maintenance plays a critical role.At Fluid Control Se

The water and wastewater industry represents one of the most important application areas for industrial valves and electric actuator technology. From raw water abstraction and drinking water treatment to municipal and industrial wastewater processing, valves and actuators form the critical interface between process control, operational reliability and energy efficiency. Current investment programs aimed at modernizing critical infrastructure, combined with increasing demands

Emerson’s Fisher™ IC2 control valve provides precision control in cryogenic applications, with reliable operation in these extreme environments. Fisher IC2 control valve is designed for low-temperature applications, such as cold boxes, to reduce energy costs, optimize performance and extend product longevity Emerson has introduced the Fisher™ IC2 Cryogenic Top-Entry Control Valve, ideal for cold box applications in air separation units, hydrogen liquefaction and LNG productio

Across Africa’s mining, industrial, water and processing sectors, valves are often overlooked components that play a vital role in maintaining safe, efficient and productive operations. Whether controlling flow, isolating equipment during maintenance or protecting critical infrastructure from pressure fluctuations, valve performance directly impacts plant reliability and operational uptime. Recognising the importance of these critical assets, Purcee Industrial Africa has posi

EMVAfrica, South Africa’s specialist supplier of stainless steels, special alloys and valves, is proud to announce the strategic transfer of its instrumentation portfolio from its metals division to the valves division - ENERGYValves. “Our initial thought in bringing instrumentation, more specifically the high-quality D-lok range of compression fittings and instrumentation tubes under our metals umbrella was to complement our stock BSP (British Standard Pipes which refers to

Valve specialist GEMÜ has successfully had several butterfly valves certified in accordance with DIN EN 13774 and DVGW-CERT ZP4110. The test, which was conducted by the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW), confirms that the valves are entirely suitable for use with hydrogen in a gaseous state. The butterfly valves GEMÜ R480, R481, R487, R488 Victoria as well as GEMÜ R470, R471, R477 and R478 Tugela are suitable for operation with hydrogen. The

Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited has awarded Weir an order to supply 14 GEHO® TZPM 2000 positive displacement (PD) pumps equipped with GLORES (GEHO® Load Reduction System). Lloyds Metals holds government-approved mining rights for approximately 56 million tonnes of iron ore per annum. The order, secured in Q1 2026, is part of the second phase of Lloyds Metals’ slurry pipeline project at its Surjagarh mine in Maharashtra. In this phase of the project, the pipeline will stretch

Selecting a pump has traditionally been driven by two primary considerations: flow rate and pressure. However, as process industries increasingly handle complex, high-value and shear-sensitive fluids, a third factor is becoming critical – shear rate. This was one of the key messages delivered by Michael Tekneyan, Head of Development Digital Products at NETZSCH Pumps & Systems, during a recent talk on shear-sensitive fluid handling. According to Tekneyan, many process fluids c

These pumps are used for rapid fluid draining, with flows ranging from 6 to 40m3/hour. The particular design of the semi-open impeller allows for continuous pumping even with dirty fluids, with an apparent viscosity of up to 500cps, and with small solid parts in suspension. The TYPHOON are electric transmission pumps that, through a flexible coupling, transmit rotation to the shaft, and the impeller, thanks to the centrifugal effect, draws in through the central duct and rele

The world’s largest pump manufacturer, Grundfos, has applied its technical expertise to simplify the management of pumps in complexes and high-rise buildings with the introduction of its new Geniecon panel controller. Speaking at the South African Infrastructure Expo in Midrand recently, Grundfos sales engineer for the Commercial Building Services division, Brendan Visser, says the new offering supports construction professionals and facility managers to simplify and improve

Packo, a Verder company, proudly announces that the production of Verdermag magnetic drive pumps is now fully integrated into its manufacturing facility in Diksmuide, Belgium. Competence Center Following the successful integration of the Verderhus screw centrifugal pump production in 2025, this step further strengthens Packo as a competence center for stainless steel centrifugal pumps and consolidates manufacturing expertise within Verder Liquids. Proven Performance Verdermag

Submersible Slurry Pumps are among the most practical and efficient solutions for mine tailings treatment and slurry management. By integrating the motor and pump body into a single unit (or utilizing hydraulic drives), these pumps operate fully submerged. They are specifically engineered to handle high-concentration tailings, sand, and slurries containing heavy abrasive solids. Why Choose Submersible Slurry Pumps for Tailings? Tailings—the byproduct of mineral processing—con