Saturday, 4th September 2010

The CJI Signals First Signs Market Recovery In South Africa

- 1 September 2010 - 0 comments

The latest CareerJunction Index (CJI) analysis reveals the first signs of market recovery for the South African online labour market. The CJI is currently positioned at 107.42 index points, indicating an increase in hiring activity across most sectors in South Africa.

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Spiroflow seeks SA presence

- 23 August 2010 - 0 comments

International recognised materials handling firm Spiroflow is seeking a South African representative for its products and services.
 
The company has an established track record of providing solutions to the food, chemical and other process industries and is a leading manufacturer of a full range of equipment for handling dry bulk solids and ingredients in powder, granule, pellet and flake form.
 
Should you wish to get more information about representing Spiroflow in South Africa please contact:
 
Alex Norwood
Spiroflow Systems Inc.
Office: 704-291-9595 X 104
Cell: 980-328-4416
Toll free: 888-909-7674
Fax: 704-291-9594
Email: anorwood@spiroflowsystems.com
www.spiroflowsystems.com

New ISO methodology demystifies nanomaterials

- 19 August 2010 - 0 comments

From new medical applications, to the latest gadgets and consumer products, innovative nanotechnology is pushing the boundaries of what we believed possible. But for this technology to develop further, faster and better we need a clear understanding and a logical classification of nanomaterials. 

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The 2010 South African Women in Science Awards

- 18 August 2010 - 0 comments

The South African Women in Science Awards (WISA) have become an integral part of South Africa’s annual celebrations of Women’s Month in August.

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All power to the energy savers!

- 10 August 2010 - 0 comments

With power tariff increases starting to bite for many South African businesses, Sedgeley Energy tells ManufacturingHub.co.za readers why smart management of their energy resources can be good for the bottom line:

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New tool offers major cost and efficiency opportunities for SA companies

- 2 August 2010 - 0 comments

Specialist South African management advisory firm, Barnstone, has introduced to the local market Oversight Systems – a new, internationally proven offering that will radically change the business process status quo for many companies.

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New online tool for easy calculation of ecological footprint

- 2 July 2010 - 0 comments

When does it make sense to use biodegradable plastics? Packaging industry, consumers and policy makers are more and more confronted with this question during discussions about climate and the environment. Up to now, anyone who wanted to base a decision on a solid foundation had to turn to extensive individual eco-efficiency analyses or other life cycle assessments (LCA) that scrutinize the consumption of resources during the manufacture, use and disposal phases of a plastic product.

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BASF and RTI International jointly develop new Carbon Capture Technology

- 17 June 2010 - 0 comments

BASF and U.S. research institute RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina/USA, are joining forces to develop a new, exceptionally cost-effective technology to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from waste gases emitted by coal-fired power plants and other industrial sources.

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Do we need to clean a cleanroom?

- 13 June 2010 - 0 comments

Sascha Rother from basan South Africa takes a look at a cleanroom and what it takes to maintain for ManufacturingHub.co.za:

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Data on southern oceans now freely available

- 12 June 2010 - 0 comments

On World Ocean Day (8 June 2010), the Southern African Data Centre for Oceanography (SADCO) will start providing free and open access to its data.

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