News


Latest Articles

Durban-based steel works
January 2009
Dynamic Steel Trading (DST) a new specialist steel cut and supply business, has recently been launched in Maydon Wharf, Durban. “There is an urgent need in local industry for an expert steel cut, bend ...

Read more...
OEN seeks agents countrywide
January 2009
OEN Enterprises’ new Energy division markets the energy saving Somar Eluma lighting fixtures, Somar Integra intelligent motor controllers and Clarus, an energy saving refrigeration solution. The company ...

Read more...
Baumer Motion Control formed
January 2009
The Baumer Group has merged four existing, independent divisions into a newly created entity focusing entirely on motion control solutions. As a result of the merger, Baumer Motion Control becomes the ...

Read more...
Change of company details
January 2009, Transducer Technology
Transducer Technology is moving to new premises. Please note the new physical address and telephone numbers below. Change are effective from 10 October 2008.       New physical address: 54 11th Avenue Northmead Benoni 1501 ...

Read more...
Appointments
January 2009
The B & A Group has made the following appointment announcements: Guy Perrins has been appointed a director of the B & A Group Board; Butch Carr and Martin Welch have been appointed directors of Bosch ...

Read more...
Turbulent times ahead
January 2009, Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control)
Well here we are in a new year with opportunities for new beginnings. What can we expect? What should we be looking out for and where should we be directing our attention? In all likelihood 2009 promises ...

Read more...
The Jim Pinto Column: Banks collapse while ISA flourishes
January 2009
The world banking system sham My international travel during the ongoing financial crisis gives me some objectivity regarding our system and current way of life. Everything we are doing and have done ...

Read more...
Success at Electra Mining
December 2008
Voith Turbo South Africa’s stand at Electra Mining 2008 was the perfect showcase for the company’s diverse, cutting edge range of products, engineered for superior, energy efficient performance in virtually ...

Read more...
Wireless collaboration
December 2008
The Fieldbus Foundation and ISA have announced a collaborative wireless programme to facilitate the implementation of wireless backhaul transport networks. This technology initiative is based on shared ...

Read more...
First hydrogen power plant
December 2008
Invensys Process Systems (IPS) has been selected by Enel to supply control and automation technology for the world’s first hydrogen-fuelled power plant, to be constructed in Fusina, near Venice in the ...

Read more...
Top performer
December 2008
Jack Bolick, president of Honeywell Process Solutions, has been named Frost & Sullivan’s 2008 North American Process Automation Lifetime Achievement Award winner. The honour is given each year to an individual ...

Read more...
Q3 results
December 2008
ABB reported double-digit increases in revenues, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), net income and cash flow in the third quarter of 2008 as the company continued to improve its operational performance. EBIT ...

Read more...
Suncor Energy selects Emerson
December 2008
Suncor Energy, the single-largest investor in Canada’s oil sands industry, has awarded Emerson Process Management the contract to install metering systems for the East Tank Farm being constructed in Suncor ...

Read more...
New partners
December 2008
Barlow Communications has signed a partner agreement with Noyes Fibre Optic Test Equipment (AFL Telecommunications) a division of Fujikura. “Noyes manufactures what is believed to be the most comprehensive ...

Read more...
Endress+Hauser - Pyrotemp South Africa
December 2008, Endress+Hauser South Africa
Global process instrumentation group Endress+Hauser has announced the launch of associated production centre (APC) Endress+Hauser – Pyrotemp, South Africa. The Endress+Hauser Group acquired a 70% share ...

Read more...
Cross border expertise
December 2008
Voith Nigeria was officially launched on 3 July 2008 and Inem Essien, managing director of Voith Nigeria believes that the decision to open the company came at the right time. “The young company is already ...

Read more...
SA scoops Cyber Junkyard competition
December 2008, Siemens South Africa
At a gala dinner marking the final judging of the 2008 Siemens Cyber Junkyard competition as part of the annual Siemens Industry Sector TIA User Forum, it was a clean sweep for South African tertiary ...

Read more...
Best PC57 project 2008
December 2008
Supervisory and control expertise The projects involved the upgrade and expansion of the furnace, flash dryer and transfer system at Anglo Platinum’s Union Section Smelter complex from S5 PLC/SCADA to ...

Read more...
Best TIA project 2008
December 2008
Cube Technologies This project entailed the automation of new sugar refining equipment at the United Sugar Company of Saudi Arabia eg, conveyors, evaporators and a vertical continuous pan. The turnkey ...

Read more...
Most innovative project 2008
December 2008
Abacus Automation The innovative use of a TP177A and a S7200 PLC to serve as a reporting interface at many production points throughout the plant at Franke Kitchens, whereby requests for assistance are ...

Read more...



<< First   < Previous   Page 182 of 269   Next >   Last >>