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Cummins Filtration achieves 150% improvement in replacement hours at major mining company

Comprehensive trial using Cummins Filtration products results in service-interval extension for automotive equipment operating at various mine sites Cummins Filtration has supported one of South Africa’s largest mining companies in undergoing a comprehensive trial study to extend the service intervals for automotive equipment operating at mine sites. By extending the cycle replacement hours, the ultimate goal was to increase savings associated with maintenance costs and increased uptime, thereby improving overall productivity. “Cummins Filtration aims to be proactive in maintenance practices and use of technology. Our filters and coolant provide the best engine protection and lowest total cost of ownership by minimising the number of repairs and maximising the life of engine and the longest service intervals. Our approach is to get involved at a site level and train and

ABB supports launch of engineering scholarship programme for Africa

ABB is proud to announce its support of the inaugural Ashesi-ETH Master’s in Engineering Programme in partnership with two world-leading universities for technology and the natural sciences, namely ETH Zurich and Ashesi University Accra. Curated by ETH Zurich and Ashesi Accra and in close collaboration

Goscor Earthmoving Equipment delivers two SANY SY335C excavators to Wearne Quarries of KZN

Two SANY SY335C medium excavators from Goscor Earthmoving Equipment have been delivered successfully to Wearne Quarries of KwaZulu-Natal, reports Operations Manager Murray Leith. The aggregate producer mainly supplies crushed stone for cement manufacture and will use the excavators for hard-rock excavation

Mahindra launches Mining Specification on popular Pik Up

The tough and reliable Mahindra Pik Up is donning its mining boots with its new factory-fitted and guaranteed mining spec option. The new Pik Up with Mining Specification package is available on the recently upgraded S6 manual double cab with 4x4 drivetrain and Mahindra’s patented MLD rear locking

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