The Machinery community of South Africa

Production falls - Easter holidays blamed

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:41:00 +0200

Manufacturing production fell 2.2% year-on-year (y/y) in March after a slightly revised 2.8% (2.9%) year-on-year decline in February‚ data released by Statistics SA on Thursday (9 May) showed.
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Steel companies make a lot of noise

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0200

Eight steel companies exceeded the 85 decibel (A-rated) limit by between 50% and 100% according to a study on noise-induced hearing loss, done by the National Institute for Occupational Health.
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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:37:00 +0200

Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms.
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If you're content, we're content

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:03:00 +0200

Content strategists, bloggers, vloggers, citizen journalists, opinionistas - every day, advertorial and promotional initiatives are launched into a wider pool of competing content providers. Content is currently the word on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers.
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Nampak optimistic over Africa growth

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:12:00 +0200

Packaging conglomerate Nampak's share price has stuck fairly close to its 12-month high in spite of increasing evidence of tempered consumer demand for fast-moving consumer goods.
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R1,6bn spending spree for Nampak

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:13:00 +0200

Nampak said Friday (8 February) that it will spend R1.6bn on two projects to strengthen its position in both the beverage can and glass sectors in South Africa.
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Farm workers lose jobs after wage hike

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:23:00 +0200

At least 2,000 farm workers were issued with retrenchment notices on Wednesday (6 February) as the agricultural sector shed jobs ahead of the implementation of a new minimum wage, indicating a swing to greater mechanisation on farms.
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Tractor sales fall 13.4% in January

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:44:00 +0200

Tractor sales dropped by 13.4% to 684 units in January‚ compared with 790 units sold in the comparative period a year ago‚ data from the South African Agricultural Machinery Association (Saama) released on Wednesday (6 February) showed.
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Austro Woods' Jacobs chopped

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:38:00 +0200

Austro Group‚ a provider of industrial power and woodworking equipment‚ says Charles Jacobs‚ a director of Austro and the chief executive of Austro Wood‚ a subsidiary‚ has been dismissed‚ effective immediately‚ following the outcome of a disciplinary inquiry.
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Tractor sales fall 8.4% in November

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:17:00 +0200

Tractor sales slipped 8.4% to 554 units in November‚ compared with 605 units sold in the comparative period last year‚ South African Agricultural Machinery Association (Saama) data released on Thursday (6 December) showed.
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