Engen’s new transport fleet – staying ahead of the game
Engen has taken another step towards reducing its carbon footprint and meeting the needs of its current and future customers after adding 17 new Euro 5 vehicles to its bulk transport fleet.
The 17
technologically-advanced...
Mixed start for commercial vehicle sales in 2020
The South African commercial vehicle market got off to a mixed start in 2020, recording a 4.4% year-on-year decline in overall sales in January.
According to the latest combined results
released by the National Association...
Cutting-edge production for global markets at Ford’s Struandale engine plant
The Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth is home to two engine programmes currently, the latest and most advanced being the new-generation 157kW/500Nm 2.0 Bi-Turbo and 132kW/420Nm 2.0 Single Turbo engines that power the locally assembled...
Hardox and Strenx offer uncompromising
Turkish trailer and tipper manufacturer Fesan Makina, situated in Konya, switched to Hardox wear plate and Strenx performance steel to meet customer demand for stronger, lighter equipment.
Being part of a continuously growing
market, Fesan...
Transit runs on green fuels made from cooking oil
Ford has approved the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in its Transit vans in Europe. This renewable diesel fuel is based on waste oils, including used cooking oil that can be sourced from restaurants and takeaways...
Isuzu’s PE plant gears up for Next Gen D-MAX
Upgrades and modifications to the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) production plant in Port Elizabeth are currently underway, gearing up for the production of the seventh generation Isuzu D-MAX bakkie.
Late last year...
Industrial cleaning is about more than ticking boxes
Having clean and orderly workplaces in an industrial setting like a warehouse serves a purpose beyond meeting health and safety standards. Emma Corder, MD of Industroclean, says the downside to not meeting basic cleanliness standards have far-reaching...
Goodyear selects VI-grade driving simulators to increase product development capabilities
The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company will enhance its product
development capabilities with the purchase of new VI-grade driving simulators,
including a dynamic model, a first for tyre manufacturers.
Goodyear has selected a COMPACT Simulator recently...
Serco trucks being used by film stars!
Serco has built two specialised trucks for a Cape Town company which will be fitted out for use by various players in the film industry as mobile offices and three-way artist facilities.
The company,...
Putco and Netstar data partnership helps keep roads safe
Netstar, a subsidiary of JSE-listed
technology company Altron, is using data in a real-life manner to improve road
safety at the Putco driver training academy.
Putco management took a decision to involve
Netstar to help implement a...
