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The SKF Rotating Equipment Performance Centre (REP), previously known as the SKF Remote Diagnostic Centre, provides anyone from anywhere with easy access to a comprehensive suite of advanced condition monitoring, analytical, and diagnostic solutions. “Customers simply need to collect necessary data from their plant equipment and upload it to the …

i.safe MOBILE is launching the IS880.2, its latest smartphone for Zone 2/22, at the end of October 2024. The lightweight 4G LTE smartphone offer industrial customers a wide range of user-friendly features for use in ATEX zone 2/22. The robust and high-performance smartphone is equipped with a PTT/MCPTT-optimised chipset and comes …

Epiroc showcased a demonstrator of the first ever Down-The-Hole SmartROC D65 battery-electric drill rig at the last  MINExpo exhibition in Las Vegas. The innovative surface drill rig is expected to play an important role in the shift towards a green transition and zero emission drilling in surface mines.   “We …

Metso has been awarded repeat orders for a mining customer’s sites in Africa for the supply of liners for SAG and ball mills. Metso’s scope of supply includes Metallic Liners for the SAG mills, and Metallic and Megaliner ™ composite linings for the Ball mills. Additional services are offered including …

Johannesburg – Lifting Africa, the leading media platform dedicated to the continent’s lifting and materials handling industry, has announced the launch of the prestigious Lifting Awards. The inaugural ceremony, set for 29 August 2025, will recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements across the African lifting, rigging, and materials handling sectors. “We …

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – In a move set to empower young people and boost Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $129.71 million loan for the “Building a Better Tomorrow: Youth Initiatives for Agribusiness” program. This ambitious initiative, launched on September 20th, 2024, aims to create …

Menzies Aviation, the global leader in aviation services, has officially opened its state-of-the-art cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM). This strategic move expands Menzies’ footprint in East Africa, positioning the company to capitalize on the region’s growing air cargo market. The new facility, equipped with cutting-edge technology and high-end …

…for battery electric large mining trucks Caterpillar Inc. showcased a new solution to support battery electric truck charging – the Cat® Automated Energy Transfer System (Cat AETS). The company successfully demonstrated this new technology for customers at its Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, Arizona. Cat AETS utilizes robotics, robust …

Johannesburg, South Africa – Wacker Neuson, a global leader in light and compact equipment, has unveiled its latest generation of 4-stroke rammers, the BS62-4 and BS68-4. These new models represent a significant advancement in rammer technology, continuing the company’s legacy of innovation. “Wacker Neuson has a long history of pioneering …

Atlas Copco, a global leader in sustainable productivity solutions, has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation with the launch of its new energy recovery system. This groundbreaking technology harnesses the wasted heat generated by air compressors, transforming it into a valuable resource that can significantly reduce energy consumption and …