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As South Africans continue to seek practical ways to reduce rising energy costs while improving sustainability at home and in business, Kwikot has announced the launch of its latest innovation - the Kwikot Sirius Outdoor Fan Forced Gas Water Heater. The new on-demand gas water heater is designed to deliver reliable hot water while significantly reducing energy consumption and operational costs. By combining intelligent performance features with solar compatibility and low-pow

Excel has long been a staple for engineers, but it’s become outdated compared to modern solutions, especially when managing complex fluid system spreadsheets for engineering. By examining its real-world usage in these applications, we can uncover the hidden costs of relying on spreadsheets for engineering calculations. Why Spreadsheets Fall Short for Engineering Workflows Many engineers still use Excel spreadsheets because businesses often rely on Microsoft Office for their d

Welcome to the forefront of pump technology at SIMS Pump Company, where innovation, performance, reliability, efficiency and longevity drive our every move. As a recognized leader in advanced Impeller & Pump Engineering Design for Centrifugal Pump technologies, SIMS PUMP is dedicated to engineering solutions that not only meet but exceed global standards of performance, reliability, longevity, efficiency and environmental responsibility. SIMSITE® Structural Composite Impeller

UltiLobe is the new generation of rotary lobe pumps with hygienic design, that expands the INOXPA´s portfolio of positive displacement pumps. This premium pump is the perfect solution for a broad variety of fluids, of either low or high viscosity, for use in the food and beverage, dairy, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and fine chemicals industries. It will have a wide range of models. Featuring 7 frame sizes and 3 different rotors per frame, it results in a total of 21 pump models

KSB Pumps and Valves is going all-in at Nampo’s annual Harvest Day this year with a full complement of technical and business experts to assist farmers with their current and future pumping requirements. It will be the first time in many years that the manufacturer is attending in its own capacity having in the past played a secondary role in support of its agents. The decision to play a more central role in the show will place the manufacturer directly alongside South Africa

In South Africa and across the continent, industrial sectors are rapidly embracing automation to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability. From water treatment and energy to oil & gas and infrastructure projects, the demand for intelligent valve control has never been higher. At the forefront of this transformation is SCHIEBEL Actuators Africa Pty Ltd, the Johannesburg-based branch of the global leader SCHIEBEL Antriebstechnik GmbH. “Bringing world-class actuator solutions

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

Visitors enjoying the thrill of body surfing or simply splashing in the waves at Sun City’s iconic Roaring Lagoon, in South Africa, may not realise the precision engineering working beneath the surface to create the perfect wave. At the heart of this hydraulic spectacle are axial flow pumps, three of which are fitted with Vesconite Hilube line shaft bushings, driving the lagoon’s signature waves with reliability and efficiency. The pumps underwent a major overhaul in 2024 by

As the hydrogen economy accelerates worldwide, safety and process reliability are becoming paramount. This applies not only to hydrogen itself, but increasingly to oxygen – a highly reactive by-product of electrolysis. Sealing technology specialist IDT has developed a solution that addresses both challenges: LE-Safe, a gasket engineered to safely handle hydrogen and oxygen in demanding applications across international markets. Industrial hydrogen production via electrolysis

As climate volatility increases across southern Africa, the ability to deploy dewatering solutions rapidly has become a defining factor in how mining and infrastructure operations manage risk. Flooding events are no longer isolated anomalies; they are recurring disruptions that demand immediate well-coordinated responses. In this environment, local pump stockholding is emerging as a critical operational advantage rather than a logistical convenience. While many suppliers in t

A premier hotel in Chennai, renowned for offering an exceptional stay experience to tourists, families, and business travellers, faced a critical challenge of rising energy costs and an impending pump system replacement. The hotel’s existing water booster system comprised two separate units from an another pump OEM operating continuously 24/7, leading to excessive energy consumption and operational inefficiencies. As the system neared the end of its lifecycle, the hotel sough

Tired of costly downtime from clogged pumps, damaged valves and constant cleanups when handling solid-laden slurries in demanding applications such as wastewater management, mining, chemical processing and bulk material transfer? Discover how Brahma™ Series AODD Pumps deliver reliable, efficient and simple performance, giving operators peace of mind. Why Brahma AODD Pumps? By safely transferring solid-laden slurries with minimal clogging or damage, Brahma AODD Pumps ensure yo

In the high-stakes world of dewatering - whether on a remote mine site or a major infrastructure project - equipment performance and reliability are critical. IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has built its reputation on not only supplying robust dewatering solutions but also backing these with an expert support team that ensures pumps continue operating at peak performance throughout their lifecycle. The company is part of Atlas Copco’s Specialty Rental Division. With a growing A

As part of the frame agreement, Reko Diq Mining Company has awarded Metso with the remaining major contracts to supply advanced Metso Plus beneficiation and dewatering equipment for Reko Diq Mining Company’s copper-gold project in Pakistan. Metso's delivery for the Reko Diq beneficiation circuit includes a state-of-the-art and complete flotation flowsheet that integrates TankCell® and Concorde Cell technologies. The circuit design features TankCell mechanical cells for the ro

The conference placed at its core the evolution of knowledge, emerging technologies, and the opportunities offered by new application markets such as geothermal energy, reaffirming Italy’s role as an international hub for the development of the industry. The seventh edition of the IVS Valve Industry Think Tank was held in Bergamo (Italy) at the Confindustria Bergamo auditorium within the Kilometro Rosso Innovation District, bringing together leading representatives of the ind

Steinmüller Africa’s crane-free rigging solution shortened the Kriel Unit 6 outage by 60 days, earning the company’s site team the 2025 Eskom Kriel Managers Award for Innovation. Following a fire incident at Unit 6 in 2024, both the turbine hall roof and overhead crane cables required repair. The roof work demanded a full-height scaffold assembly from floor level to 31 metres, which physically obstructed crane access. The solution eliminated a critical bottleneck during the u

As African mines go deeper and rainfall patterns grow increasingly unpredictable, dewatering has moved beyond being a support function to become a strategic discipline. The choice between diesel-driven and electric submersible pumps is now influenced by evolving risk profiles, both underground and on surface, as well as by considerations around energy efficiency, maintenance and mobility. On surface mines, the challenge is amplified by heavier storm bursts and the need to kee

Everything communicates with everything else – in the pharmaceutical industry, this type of production process has long been more than just a vision for the future. Already, artificial intelligence and the digital transformation are streamlining the first pharmaceutical plants. Good news for an industry which in many countries is one of the important pillars of their economy. The pharmaceutical industry is accelerating the digital transformation of its laboratories in order t

Dynamatic drive clutches on induction motors have been installed in water & wastewater treatment applications for many decades, primarily due to the inherent durability, simplicity, and reliability of Eddy Current technology. Even though variable frequency drives (VFDs) gained popularity in the 1980s, real-world experience at facilities around the world has proven that only Dynamatic can bring TRUE system efficiency to your water & wastewater operation. “True efficiency” is d

Meeting the demanding conditions of Zambia’s Copperbelt head-on, Integrated Pump Technology’s range of Grindex dewatering, slurry and sludge pumps continues to gain traction among mining companies. Highlighting the diverse capabilities of Grindex submersible pumps, Alfred Kelsey, Sales Manager at Integrated Pump Technology, notes the significant success in applications such as desludging underground dams. A recent standout example, facilitated through Kitwe-based distributor