Mechanical Technology November 2015

⎪ Industry forum ⎪

Fasteners Factory open in Durban

In brief Q8Oils – a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation – has signed a distribution and manufacturing licence agreement with South Africa-based Blue Chip Lubricants . With facili- ties in Randburg, Blue Chip’s role as sole im- porter and distributor of Q8 lubricants in South Africa will also see the company manufacture locally to ensure delivery of a high level service and a flexible offering. At the Green Building Convention held in Cape Town in November, the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) announced the 2015 winners of the Green Star Leadership Awards – and Alison Groves, Principle Sustainability Consultant for WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff , Africa, was honoured with the Established Green Star accolade. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has officially put into operation a new Schuler servo press line in Hanover, Germany. The line consists of six individual presses and has a total press force of 91 000 kN. It is driven by 15 torque motors with a total torque of 600 000 Nm. Botswana’s Karowe diamond mine has awarded a R6-million order to Osborn for new crushers, including a modular jaw crusher plant, This re- flects the continued success of Karowe, where a number of exceptional diamond recoveries have made headlines. Osborn secured this order from long-standing customer ADP Marine & Modular , which is supplying process and design services to the diamond mine. Johnson Crane Hire has recently been accred- ited to ISO 9001, underpinning the company’s commitment to its SHEQ policies and interna- tional standards and procedures. The company’s SHEQ systems are also aligned with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards. Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) a lead- ing global manufacturer of filtration systems and parts has announced that its facilities in Aguascalientes, Mexico; Cresco, Iowa; Frank- fort, Indiana; and Greeneville, Tennessee, have all received the Master of Quality Award from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Leading truck and bus OEM, Scania is fostering its credentials as an environmentally-responsible corporate citizen, having recently invested in the Pandae GreenSolution offering to more effectively manage the waste streams at its Riverhorse Valley Dealership in Durban. Green- Solution representatives are now responsible for the sorting, collection and recycling of domestic waste, oil-contaminated waste, steel and used oil at the dealership.

The Fastener Factory, which was established in Durban recently, offers a specialist supply and support ser- vice to diverse industries throughout the country, including automotive, engineering, agriculture, mining and construction, as well as domestic and DIY sectors. “The company’s comprehensive range of quality branded fasteners and related products and accessories are carefully sourced from leading manufacturers and suppliers within South Africa, as well as from Europe and the Far East,” says Darryl Campbell, managing director, The Fastener Factory. “We have recognised the local need for many different types of fasteners, espe- cially those for specialised applications. Our pledge to industry is to obtain any fastener required. “The fasteners offering is enhanced by a wide selection of tools, abrasives, bear- ings, power transmission components and engineering supplies.” The company’s locally manufactured and imported products, which conform to DIN and ISO specifications, range from small diameter screws, to large diameter The Hytec Group of Companies has ap- pointed Adrian Smith (left) as regional manager, African Country Units. Smith assumes responsibility for four of the Group’s southern African operations – Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia. His more than 20 years’ experience in the mining industry includes managing director of a multinational engineering company and, subsequent to moving to South Africa in 2005, regional respon-

The Fastener Factory offers a comprehensive range of quality branded fasteners and related products and accessories. high tensile bolts. The Fastener Factory has been appointed exclusive distributors throughout southern Africa for the Heico- Lock range of wedge locking washers and nuts, as well as ring lock washers. An important feature of the Heico-Lock wedge lock system is the securing of the bolt fastening, using preload force rather than friction. Leading brands of tools include Dewalt, Kraftwerk, King Tony, Microtec and Qualitools. The company also sup- plies DYZV-branded bearing and power transmission items, as well as Somta drilling and cutting products. www.thefastenerfactory.co.za

Hytec appoints African Country Units manager sibility for aftermar- ket operations in the DRC, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. “Smith’s career

history in mining op- erations stands him

in good stead for the four African opera- tions for which he is responsible,” says Mike Harrison, Hytec general manager. www.hytec.co.za

Otis Southern Africa, part of Otis Eleva- tor, the world’s largest manufacturer and maintainer of elevators, escalators and moving walkways, has acquired the local service business of ThyssenKrupp Eleva- tor South Africa. The transaction will give customers access to Otis’ expertise in service and maintenance and expands the company’s capabilities in the region. “This acquisition will increase our operational footprint, connecting us with new customers and increasing the num- Otis acquires service business of ThyssenKrupp in SA ber of units we maintain and repair,” says Segren Reddy, managing director, Otis Southern Africa. “We believe this acqui- sition will result in great benefits for our new and existing customers, including the opportunity to discuss Otis solutions for new equipment and modernisation products in building rejuvenation projects in South Africa.” Employees currently working for ThyssenKrupp will be incorporated into Otis business units. www.otis.com/site/za.

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