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Appointments
3rd Quarter 2009
Spirax Sarco has appointed Michael Jeffery as sales manager Controls at its Chloorkop head office.    Genflex Hydraulics has announced the following appointments: Mitchell Pawson has been appointed as ...

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The Jim Pinto Column: Growth amidst recession: scarcity and abundance
3rd Quarter 2009
Scarcity and abundance 101 Even in the current global downturn, most of us are better off than our parents and grandparents. People are living longer, healthier lives, and have more choices than ever ...

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Change is inevitable, embrace it passionately
3rd Quarter 2009, Technews Publishing
Pretty in print Welcome to our new format Motion Control! Of course, I am writing this editorial comment before actually seeing what the end result is, but I hope it reflects the work put in by clients ...

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Festo online shopping
2nd Quarter 2009, Festo
Festo online shopping is available in over 30 countries and boasts over 110 000 registered users

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Fluiconnecto applying global success formulae
2nd Quarter 2009
Fluiconnecto is a SAFPA member and promotes training within the industry

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International news digest
2nd Quarter 2009
ANSI, the American National Standards Institute, has approved a second standard in the ISA99 series Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems. The new standard, ANSI/ISA-99.02.01-2009, Establishing ...

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RET Automation celebrates 25 years
2nd Quarter 2009, Turck Banner Southern Africa
On 5 March 2009 management and staff at RET Automation Controls celebrated the company’s 25th anniversary. Incorporated in 1984, the company was the vision of Rodney Topham who identified the expanding ...

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Engineering suppliers hit the road
2nd Quarter 2009
The Mechanical Engineering Equipment Exhibitions Association (MEEE) was formed more than 11 years ago with the aim of pooling resources for marketing purposes. Membership of the MEEE comprises AUMA, ...

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Optrolyte: new kid on the block
2nd Quarter 2009
Isak du Preez, recipient of the 2008 SAIMC University Scholarship Award, has opened the doors of Optrolyte Electronic Design & Research.    Motion Control readers will be particularly interested to know ...

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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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