As Valve & Automation celebrates 40 years in business, its focus remains on understanding customers’ applications and providing valve solutions that deliver long-term reliability. From equipment selection to maintenance and technical support, the company continues to build relationships based on practical expertise and service.

Africa’s mining sector is moving from reactive maintenance to predictive operations. IO-Link technology and intelligent sensors are providing the connectivity needed to turn field data into operational insight.

Johnathan Kalula has been appointed managing director at VEGA Controls SA, bringing more than a decade of African instrumentation sales experience to the role.

SKF has expanded its lithium-free LGNL 2 bearing grease range with two 125 ml automatic lubricator formats, delivering the same high performance as established greases without compromise.

The SAIMC INSPIRE Conference 2026 brought together 123 delegates from academia, industry and sponsors for two days of research presentations, case studies and panel discussions in Johannesburg.

Schneider Electric argues that Africa’s energy future depends not only on infrastructure investment but on building the skills and leadership capacity of its young people.

AMETEK Process Instruments has added ATEX and IECEx Zone 1-certified explosion-proof enclosures to its 993X series of gas analysers, enabling reliable installation in Zone 1 hazardous locations where purge gas is unavailable.

The true cost of MRO procurement extends well beyond the price of individual items, with hidden costs building across every transaction, supplier and storeroom.