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Hydrasales celebrates with holiday giveaway
2nd Quarter 2009, Hydrasales
The highlight of Hydrasales 30th anniversary beach party was a prize draw of a trip for two to an island destination. Guests held their breath in anticipation as Hydrasales general manager, Elvira Caripis, ...

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Users get hands on at APC
2nd Quarter 2009
APC by Schneider Electric and gold partner, Diesel Electric recently took a number of local users to the Schneider Electric Technology Center in O’Fallon, Missouri, USA.    The state-of-the-art facility ...

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Afriwater 2009 - renew, regenerate, refurbish
2nd Quarter 2009
Afriwater 2009, an exhibition that focuses on the critical need for sustainable water and waste management and water process control, takes place from 8–10 September at The Johannesburg Expo Centre, NASREC. ‘Renew, ...

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Genflex set to meet forecasts
2nd Quarter 2009
In spite of the tough economic climate, David Michelle, director at Genflex Hydraulics predicts that the company will meet sales and profit forecasts for 2009. “I believe our team can capitalise in many ...

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Moeller merger swells sales
2nd Quarter 2009, CBI-electric: low voltage
CBI-electric: low voltage has reported a better than expected increase in Moeller sales for the first 12 months since acquisition, while bottom-line performance has improved in line with projections. Announcing ...

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PneuDrive Challenge roadshows
2nd Quarter 2009, SEW-EURODRIVE
PneuDrive Challenge is a student competition to showcase mechatronic innovation using SEW-Eurodrive and Festo products. Following the successful 2008 launch the competition has now entered its second ...

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ABB joins Eskom energy efficiency initiative
2nd Quarter 2009
Power and automation solutions provider ABB South Africa is the latest supplier of energy efficient motors to be accredited by Eskom. This means that companies looking to replace old electric motors with ...

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MERSETA grant application deadline
2nd Quarter 2009
The deadline for Merseta levy paying companies to submit their mandatory grant applications is 30 June 2009. The Merseta Datanet will be ready for online submissions from 1 April 2009. Merseta has improved ...

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The importance of fluid power training
2nd Quarter 2009, Hydraulic Training & Consultants
The escalating costs of hydraulic equipment have made it increasingly critical that systems are properly maintained to ensure long and trouble-free service. Unfortunately this is not the norm and many ...

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Festo Didactic training May-August
2nd Quarter 2009
Each of the following MERSETA accredited courses combines theory with practice.    * Electro-Pneumatics EP 211    Johannesburg: 24–26 June. Cape Town: 8–10 July. Johannesburg: 26–28 August.       * Hydraulics ...

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IDC Technologies Workshops May-August
2nd Quarter 2009
The following is a partial list of workshops for the May–August period.       Practical SCADA Systems for Industry    Johannesburg: 11–12 May.       Electrical Drawings and Schematics    Johannesburg: 14–15 May....

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Brian McCabe receives MD's Award
2nd Quarter 2009
Brian McCabe of the Topflight Hydraulics & Pneumatics Division was honoured with the TMS Group MD’s Award at the group’s recent 'A Night at The Oscars' annual awards evening.    TMS Group managing director, ...

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Tectra supplies Assmang cylinders
2nd Quarter 2009, Tectra Automation
Tectra Automation recently supplied equipment, valued at R352 000, to Assmang Cato Ridge North plant for use on its furnaces. The complete solution comprised 20 cylinders, one pneumatic panel and 20 ISO ...

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Appointments
2nd Quarter 2009
SEW Eurodrive has announced the following appointments:    Malcolm McKee as exports sales engineer looking after sales in Africa.       Ishmael Mtombela as internal sales consultant.    Bernita Kaye as credit ...

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The Jim Pinto Column: New sources of energy and entertainment
2nd Quarter 2009
The future of energy For two centuries of industrial history, energy technologies have improved much faster than the estimates of supply have receded. New energy sources have always been developed to ...

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Investment and innovation
2nd Quarter 2009, Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control)
As I have noted in a previous editorial comment, the duration of the current economic downturn will exceed many previous ones. Organisations that do not continue to invest in skills development, R&D and ...

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Lab Africa 2009 Conference
1st Quarter 2009
Lab Africa 2009 Conference will be in conjunction with the Lab Africa Exhibition being held at the Coca Cola Dome from 2 June to 4 June.

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International news digest
1st Quarter 2009
Bonfiglioli, Europe’s third largest manufacturer of gear motors, and the University of Modena and Reggio, have signed a 3-year cooperative agreement. The two parties will create and develop joint study ...

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Tectra Automation smokes competition
1st Quarter 2009, Tectra Automation
Tectra Automation recently supplied four conveyors, valued at R180 000, to system integrator Arsu Technical Services for use on an international tobacco company’s production line. The project took some ...

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PLCopen certifies PACMotion
1st Quarter 2009
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has received certificates of compliance from PLCopen, the independent organisation that focuses on the harmonisation of control programming around IEC 61131-2. GE Fanuc ...

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