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Why integration defines the next competitive edge in pulp and paper
September 2026
ABB’s Arvin Ramjee argues that fragmented automation, assembled from different suppliers at different stages of a plant’s lifecycle has become one of the pulp and paper industry’s most overlooked commercial risks, and that true integration, rather than surface-level connectivity, is what delivers measurable business value.

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Integrated automation enhances water treatment at dairy facility
September 2026, Process Dynamics
Process Dynamics delivered the electrical, instrumentation, control and automation integration for an advanced water treatment and reverse osmosis system at a major South African dairy processing facility, achieving a 50% reduction in the client’s water utility costs.

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Intelligent process control is reshaping cement production in Africa
September 2026
Advanced process control, predictive analytics and automation are helping African cement producers cut energy use and stabilise output as they contend with rising electricity costs and tighter margins.

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Schneider Electric’s Alliance Programme turns system integrators into trusted technology partners
August 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
: Schneider Electric’s Alliance Partner Programme is helping system integrators across Africa move beyond one-off projects and build the skills and service models needed to become long-term industrial technology partners.

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Process Dynamics – Integrated Automation for Dairy Water Treatment
August 2026, Process Dynamics
   Project and industry Process Dynamics delivered the electrical, instrumentation, control and automation integration for an advanced water treatment and Reverse Osmosis (RO) system at one of South Africa’s ...

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New SI programme strengthens Schneider Electric’s partner ecosystem
August 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric’s SI Energise 2.0 programme offers system integrators a competency-based framework to develop deeper expertise in EcoStruxure and AVEVA software, enabling them to deliver full-lifecycle industrial automation solutions.

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AI and smart solutions for underground proximity detection systems
September 2026
Booyco Electronics explains why fitting proximity detection systems underground is far more complex than installing sensors, and how integration, data and intelligent analytics are helping mines manage the challenge.

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Why cloud-ready BMS is reshaping building operations
August 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa
Smart sensors and non-contact radar are reshaping industrial measurement, feeding connected platforms that predict failures before they happen.

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Flotation system modernisation for a gold processing and mineral recovery plant.
July 2026, Moore Process Controls
Moore Process Controls has successfully modernised a gold processing plant's flotation control system, replacing obsolete I/O hardware with Schneider Electric's latest M580 X80 platform.

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Project and industry
July 2026
Transforming crushing plant operations through integrated automation.    Controlgear Instramac was engaged to deliver the electrical control and automation systems for a new crushing plant within the ...

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Exel upgrades gold mine water treatment capacity
July 2026, EXEL Electrical Engineering
EXEL EE was contracted to deliver the complete electrical, control and instrumentation scope for the upgrade of a gold mine's water treatment facilities in Tanzania.

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Turning system integrators into trusted technology partners
July 2026, Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing
Schneider Electric’s Alliance Partner Programme is repositioning system integrators from hardware suppliers into lifecycle-value partners. Oriel Soupen explains the competency framework, certification model and real-world results that are already helping African system integrators win higher-value, longer-term engagements.

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When digital twins move from concept to critical tool
July 2026, IT in Manufacturing, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
Digital twins are moving out of the lab and onto the mine, the factory floor and the transport network where they predict failures before they happen. Amritesh Anand looks at where they earn their keep, the data and integration work behind them, and the security questions every organisation should ask before switching one on.

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Best practices for managing the MRO supply chain in Africa
July 2026, RS South Africa
RS South Africa outlines how strong data governance and digital tools can turn maintenance, repair and operations procurement into a strategic advantage across Africa.

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Containerised Solar Solution Accelerates Delivery of Riverside 3 MW Power Plant
June 2026, Proconics
Proconics was engaged by NewFields to deliver the electrical integration solution for the Riverside 3 MW Solar Power Plant in Zimbabwe. The project required a compact, modular approach that could simplify deployment, minimise site works, and support rapid commissioning in a remote location.

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Modern Energy Metering Solution Enhances Reliability and Reporting for Major Power Utility
June 2026, SAM Systems Automation & Management
This project involved the implementation of a modern energy metering system for a major power utility operating within the industrial automation and energy management sector. The objective was to improve the reliability, accessibility, and accuracy of energy data while simplifying infrastructure and reducing system complexity.

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PCS Global
March 2026, PCS Global
PCS Global led a digital infrastructure initiative in a southern African data centre setting, aiming to merge several essential operational systems into one cohesive platform. The objective was to break down silos, enable real-time decisions, and ensure seamless operation in a mission-critical environment.

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Seamless migration from ET 200M to ET 200SP HA for future-ready automation
March 2026, Moore Process Controls
Moore Process Controls undertook a modernisation initiative spanning the mining, petrochemical, and oil & gas sectors. This project involved upgrading legacy Siemens ET200M I/O systems to the advanced ET200SP HA platform.

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Proconics Modernises Refinery Tank Automation with Compliance-Focused, Brownfield Upgrades
March 2026, Proconics
Project & Industry Proconics was engaged to modernise automation and SCADA systems across a refinery tank farm. The project involved complex brownfield integration, aligning new automation with existing ...

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Project & Industry
March 2026
Project: Upgrading essential automation and SCADA systems at a coal mine.    Outcome: A modern, stable automation and SCADA environment with reduced technical debt and easier support, ready for expansion. ...

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