15 January 2025: Unscheduled downtime and maintenance on machines is often a source of frustration for many companies active in industrial manufacturing, as it results in loss of process and productivity, which in turn equates to loss of revenue....
10 December 2024: The first Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer rebar and mesh has come off the production line at GFRP’s new manufacturing facility in Linbro Park, Gauteng, heralding a new environmentally friendly era for the local construction industry....
3 December 2024: Maintaining and growing the South African manufacturing sector involves navigating significant risks. Digital transformation is reshaping the sector, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and improving product quality, but what are the consequences of not keeping up with digitalisation and digital integration in your manufacturing operation?...
26 November 2024 – The National Construction Summit on Crime-Free Construction Sites, held last week in Durban, has marked the urgent need for reform in the South Africa construction sector, including the enhancement of our regulatory frameworks, improved compliance and ensuring that construction projects are executed transparently....
November 25, 2024 – In response to the alarming increase in criminal activities at construction sites, GFRP Tech is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking products, EnviraBar and EnviraMesh, designed to enhance security and efficiency within the construction sector....
18 November 2024 , Johannesburg – GFRP Tech, a manufacturer and supplier of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) products, has launched the first manufacturing facility of its kind in South Africa. The new facility situated in Linbro Park, Gauteng, will manufacture GFRP Rebar, GFRP Mesh and GFRP Bends, a first on the African continent....
14 November 2024 – Peikko Group, in its journey to continuously make significant advancements with column connection solutions, has launched its latest innovation, the HELKA® column shoes, designed to replace the HPKM column shoes, which has been a staple in Peikko’s lineup for many years. ...
8 November 2024: Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has responded to the recent partial collapse of the Umbongintwini River Bridge on the N2 southbound, in KwaZulu-Natal, emphasising the incident as a stark reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive infrastructure maintenance across the nation. This incident serves as a wake-up call, highlighting the importance of proactive measures to prevent further infrastructure failures....
31 October 2024: As South Africa continues to navigate its economic recovery, Zimile Consulting Engineers welcomes the recent Medium-Term Budget Policy Speech (MTBPS) delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana....
30 October 2024 – The North West Province branch of Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) convened in Mahikeng yesterday, where CESA President David Leukes posed critical questions about the future of infrastructure development in the region. “How do we harness our mineral wealth for sustainable development?” and “What can we do differently?” were central themes in his address, emphasising the urgent need for diverse and collaborative leadership....