Industrial Power

For agricultural operations, peak season leaves little room for downtime. When harvesting and fruit handling are running at full capacity, every hour counts. Reliable equipment can make the difference between keeping up with demand or falling behind. Danie Loubser of Witzenberg Properties, says the harvesting season begins in early January...

After many years of supporting Saratoga Fruit Estate’s material-handling fleet with traditional lead-acid battery maintenance, Industrial Power (IP), a division of CFAO Equipment, has helped the agricultural operation take the next step in efficiency with a transition to lithium-ion technology. The move addresses a significant challenge facing the Fruit Estate....

As warehouses and cold-chain operations face growing pressure to improve efficiency while managing costs, selecting the right motive power solution has become increasingly important. While lithium-ion batteries continue to gain traction, lead-acid batteries remain a practical, reliable and cost-effective choice for many operations when paired with disciplined charging and maintenance...

Airports and cold-chain operations are built around a critical component: uptime. From refrigerated warehouses and distribution centres to food retail and pharmaceutical logistics, every minute of operational disruption can translate into product spoilage, missed delivery deadlines and increased costs. Airports, too, require continuous equipment uptime. This is because airports operate...

With revenues expected to grow from roughly R103.6 billion (USD 6.3b) in 2023 to over R328.9 billion (USD 20b) by 2030, South Africa’s cold chain market is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of between 18% and 20%. Largely driven by agricultural exports and pharmaceutical demand, the industry...

Energy efficiency isn’t a luxury but a key performance driver for busy warehouses and work sites. When industrial equipment batteries experience downtime or require high maintenance, this can quietly erode productivity and profitability. Lithium-ion batteries have emerged as game-changers for warehousing, logistics and mining operations throughout South Africa. Coupled with...

Investing in reliable batteries and chargers for industrial equipment is a strategic decision aimed at enhancing productivity, safety, cost-efficiency and environmental responsibility. When a standard lithium battery was not sufficient to power the forklifts for long shifts at a seasonal agricultural operation in the Eastern Cape, it approached CFAO Equipment’s...

With most forklifts now powered by lithium-ion batteries – due to their superior efficiency, longer lifespan and faster charging times compared to traditional lead-acid batteries – users can maximise their potential by following best practices for maintenance and use. Duan Tredoux, National Operations Manager for Industrial Power, a division of...

The uptake of lithium-ion batteries within South Africa’s material handling and industrial equipment industry has, in some instances, outpaced that of other African and European countries, according to Duan Tredoux, National Operations Manager of Industrial Power, a division of CFAO Equipment. South Africa made a rapid transition to lithium-ion batteries,...