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Forty years is an impressive corporate milestone, but longevity alone is not what defines industrial capability. What matters is what four decades of continuous investment have created. For...
When SEW-EURODRIVE entered South Africa in 1986, the simplest approach would have been one familiar to many international equipment suppliers: importing completed products, selling technology...
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The next transformation in drive engineering is already well under way. Industrial equipment is becoming increasingly observable. For much of industrial history, maintenance teams knew something...
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One of the risks in describing a broad drive technology portfolio is making every industry sound the same. The engineering requirements, however, differ considerably. A conveyor on a coal mine, an...
For SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa MD Raymond Obermeyer, the company’s 40-year milestone is less about assessing what has been built than what will be required to remain relevant as industrial...
SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa’s expansion across Africa has followed a gradual shift from remote support towards a stronger regional presence. Initially, much of the continent was supported from South...
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Climate control specialists Booyco Engineering continues to demonstrate why its specialised heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are trusted to perform reliably across Africa’s...
Pump supplier Integrated Pump Technology has been at the forefront of helping mining operations manage the persistent challenge of groundwater ingress, both on surface and underground. Groundwater...
Spaulding International brings together the experience, engineering capability and manufacturing strengths of two long-established names in crushing equipment - Spaulding Equipment and Minyu...
Energy and Densification Systems (EDS) has developed a portfolio of equipment used in the crushing, milling, liberation and recovery of mineral ores, through the commercial exploitation of various...
AM SQUARED assists mining operations in taking control of the layer nobody wants to own – the reconciliation between drilling, processing, maintenance and finance data that determines whether a...
Drive and automation technology provider SEW-EURODRIVE will use Electra Mining Africa 2026 to showcase its industry-focused approach and comprehensive lifecycle support strategy, demonstrating how...
For more than 60 years, VEGA has been at the forefront of level and pressure measurement technology, supporting demanding industries such as mining, chemicals, oil and gas, and water. Known for...
As mining operations across Africa continue to pursue higher productivity, improved sustainability and greater operational efficiency, minerals processing supplier FLS is strengthening its regional...
Mining technology provider Weir will use its presence at Electra Mining Africa to highlight how its investment in South African manufacturing facilities supports mining operations across Africa...
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Underground mining contractor at the forefront of underground mining on the continent, delivering fully integrated contracting solutions that combine technical excellence, deep mining expertise and...
At Electra Mining Africa 2026, conveyor systems solution supplier Tru-Trac will focus on changing how operations approach conveyor system problems by promoting a more engineering-led and...
Mobile crushing and screening solutions provider Pilot Crushtec continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner to Africa’s mining sector by delivering crushing and screening solutions...
Visitors to Electra Mining Africa (EMA) 2026 can expect more than just equipment on display at the Integrated Pump Technology stand - they will have direct access to one of Africa’s most...
Lifting machinery entity TOCO Lifting is registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an approved Lifting Machinery Entity under LME 008, supplying certified lifting and rigging...
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