Fire is a material operational and safety risk across South Africa’s mining sector. The country’s latest mandatory fire-prevention guideline recorded 584 reported mine-fire incidents between 2019 and 2023[i], with mobile machinery, conveyor belts, electrical infrastructure, hot work and spontaneous combustion among the identified causes. For mining companies, the challenge is...
While most African waste stories focus on recycling or landfills, the hidden bottleneck on the continent is transport inefficiency. This means even the best recycling programme will fail if the waste never leaves the neighbourhood. Sonia Pretorius, National Sales Manager for 600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment says inefficient collection...
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...
As businesses in the Eastern Cape navigate fluctuating production cycles and continued pressure to maximise return on investment (ROI), forklift rental is proving to be a practical solution for companies that need additional material handling capacity without the financial commitment of expanding their permanent fleet. This is particularly evident during...
Working in sub-zero temperatures is challenging, especially in environments where temperatures can drop to a frigid -30°C. Across South Africa, many industrial equipment operators face these conditions daily in cold storage facilities serving the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, agricultural and chemical industries. In these highly controlled environments, equipment must deliver...
Cold-store facilities that support citrus farming operations demand far more from material handling equipment than standard warehousing environments. Between temperature-sensitive produce, strict export compliance requirements, seasonal throughput pressures and the need to minimise bruising, fleet performance plays a direct role in profitability and supply chain reliability. As KwaZulu-Natal’s citrus sector...
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...
Intelligent safety systems and telematics are no longer optional extras for the increasingly complex warehouse industry. They are essential tools that play a critical role in improving safety, efficiency and operational visibility. From blue light warning systems and telematics to advanced pedestrian protection technologies, connected fleets are helping businesses reduce...
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...
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