MechChem Africa May 2019

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Hyflo incorporated into BMG fluid technology

power sector, which will benefit from the combined services of two streamlined organisations. “Aspartofthisre-structureprogramme, all Hyflo’s customer and supplier trading activities will be integrated into BMG, while Hyflo will retain its brand presence in the market,” says Wayne Holton, busi- ness unitmanager: fluid technology, BMG. “The Hyflo team is excited to be part of BMG.Weare confident thatwithaccess to BMG’scentralsupportfunctions,including engineering,technicalexpertiseandmanu- facturing skills,wecan further improveour service to our loyal customer base.” Apart from new customers and mar- kets that are being leveraged through BMG, Holton points out that BMG is rolling-out the Hyflo product offering through BMG’s network of 106 branches, thereby enhancing sales and creating new opportunities for both companies. “Hyflo’s product range and technical expertise are a perfect fit for BMG’s Fluid Technology services. Complementary

The Engineering Solutions Group (ESG) of Invicta Holdings has incorporated Hyflo Southern Africa into BMG’s Fluid Technology division. The development is a positive move for both companies and for the local fluid

and products,” says Edwin Ludick, managing director, AEL Intelligent Blasting. “Our rebrand is aligned with our mis- sion to keep our global operations on the frontier of technology through the delivery of ground-breaking innovations; to offer state-of-the-art technological solutions to our clients; and to operate sustainably, without harm to people, the environment and the communities in which we operate.” www.aelworld.com Bosch Interact, an initiative that aims to develop young professionals as the next generation of leaders to take the industry forward. The company launched this pro- gramme to enhance and encourage inter- personal skills, professional development and participation in industry initiatives, in ordertocomplementthetechnicalskillswe learnduring projects,” explains Ramchund. ‘The Bosch Way’, which prioritises transformation, is demonstratedbyBosch Projects achieving a Level 1 as a contribu- tor toBBBEE. Ramchund says shebelieves transformation must be a deliberate and unapologetic way to do business better, thereby creating an inclusive and respon- sive environment and harnessing the best of all our people. www.boschholdings.co.za products includehydraulics andpneumat- ics, hose and fittings, industrial valves, instrumentation, filtration and pumps, as wellaslubricantsandlubesystems.Hyflo’s highly-skilled engineering, manufacturing and field service team will transition into BMG’s Engineering division, to ensure continuity for our customers,” he adds. BMG’s fluid technology services – in- corporatingHyflo’sproductsandexpertise –encompass project engineering and con- sulting, cylinder design and manufacture, training, repair and testing, as well as on- site container services. All Hyflo systems will continue to be manufactured according to stringent quality and safety standards, as required by customers in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, agriculture, marine and off-shore services, as well as general engineering. BMG also offers total process and lu- bricationmanagement solutions through- out the African continent. www.hyflo.co.za

The launch and recovery system – designed and manufactured by Hyflo – is used on an oil tanker or exploration vessel, to extend a dive bell or remotely operated vehicle over the side of the vessel. An hydraulically driven winch lowers and raises the dive bell or remote-operated vehicle for sub-sea exploration or maintenance.

JeshikaRamchund,leadengineer:develop- ments for Bosch Projects, was presented with the 2019 South African Professional Services Academy (SAPSA) Engineering Bosch Projects lead engineer takes top award Young Professional of the Year Award, at a function held in Johannesburg recently. “We are very proud of Jeshika for winning this award and for the important role she plays at Bosch Projects. A recent accolade for Bosch Projects was winning the SAICE Durban Region’s award for the Most Outstanding Civil Engineering AchievementinthecategoryofCommunity Based Projects for the provision of water and sanitation services to informal settle- ments in eThekwini. This was won by our Wastewater division in KwaZulu-Natal. JeshikawastheprojectleaderfortheBosch Projects team during Phase 3,” says Mike Gibbon, CEO, Bosch Holdings. The Bosch Project team benefits from

AEL Intelligent Blasting new website in line with rebrand AEL Intelligent Blasting (AEL), has an- nounced that its newwebsite, which is in-line with its recent rebrand to AEL Intelligent Blasting, has gone live. The move is in line with the organisation’s renewed vision of embracing the technological revolution in the explosives and mining industry. Users will be able to access information on the technological advancements thatAEL Intelligent Blasting offers, as well as gain insight into the company’s global expansion strategy with the holistic and flexible AEL intelliBlast™.

“Our new branding seeks to capitalise on our successful growth and expansion, and supports our strategy to position the Group as the most intelligent choice in the market when it comes to blasting services

The new site has been designed for easy navigation and offers a great look and feel that is reflective of AEL Intelligent Blasting’s renewed value proposition.

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