Navigating The Future of the Maritime Industry
INSIGHTS FROM THE RS MARITIME ROUNDTABLE By Gorm Bradshaw, Kate Bradshaw & Dave van der Stel JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 2025: The maritime and offshore industry stands at a crossroads.
Shumani gears up for 2026 with expanded Bheka range and port handling innovation
November 2025: As South Africa’s leading black-owned and managed industrial equipment supplier, Shumani Industrial Equipment is entering 2026 with renewed confidence and a clear focus on innovation, efficiency, and customer
BMG Appointed as Distributors of Pewag Conveyor and Hoist Chains
Reliable chains where they count most BMG has been appointed the exclusive authorised distributor in Southern Africa for Pewag, a global leader in premium chain systems and lifting solutions.
Shamrock Handling Concepts – Bundu G3 Series Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks Ensure High Productivity and Safety in Tough Conditions
Limited Slip Diff gives Bundu forklifts traction for tough African terrain Shamrock Handling Concepts – specialists in the supply and support of a wide range of forklift trucks – is
BMG Synergy VSDs and Agrico Web Control Platform
BMG and Agrico have collaborated to enhance compatibility between BMG Synergy PI500 variable speed drives (VSDs) and Agrico’s Web Control platform, giving farmers and industrial users across Africa new options
How to get the Most from your Forklift truck
Criterion Equipment specialists consider the safe operation of forklift trucks as one of the most critical aspects in materials handling in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution centres, construction sites and transport
ExxonMobil Pullout Casts Shadow Over Africa’s Largest LNG Project
By Solomon Ekanem The future of Africa’s most ambitious liquefied natural gas (LNG) venture has been thrown into uncertainty following ExxonMobil’s decision to suspend its involvement in Mozambique’s $30 billion
Eswatini coffee partnership with Kenyan firms opens regional pathways
A recent partnership between Eswatini Coffee and established Kenyan roasters demonstrates a practical model for small‑market exporters to scale by leveraging regional distribution networks and technical expertise. Through the collaboration,
Flexible, Lightweight Disc Couplings for Advanced Industrial Performance
BMG’s new ESCODISC FIL composite disc series – manufactured by ESCO Couplings SRL – has been developed from advanced composite materials, to deliver high strength and a 60% weight reduction.
Machinery Imports Surge as Africa Accelerates Industrialization
By Jayden Bagshaw Africa’s import landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with machinery imports surging to record levels in 2025 as governments and private investors accelerate industrialization across the continent.