Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Automotive

New blueberry sorter combines optical grading with gentle fruit handling

Earlier this year, Milbor PMC unveiled its new optical blueberry sorter, the MXM BN.2. Fruit Attraction 2026 was another event where the machine was presented and grabbed the attention...

Washington Raises South Africa’s Sugar Quota as Local Sales Keep Falling

South Africa's sugar producers are finding more room to sell abroad just as the domestic market tightens around...

Automated fruit sorting and defect detection target packing efficiency

Sorma Group is attending Fruit Attraction, demonstrating two new technologies designed to make fruit handling faster, more precise,...

Maersk earnings forecast raised to US$14.3 billion despite oversupply risks

Clarksons Securities has raised its earnings forecasts for Danish shipping company AP Moller-Maersk but maintained its sell recommendation,...

US Importers Brace for Leaner South African Lychee Season Amid Supply and Cost Pressures

MIAMI — United States fruit importers are preparing for a tighter supply of South African lychees this winter,...
DHL

Atlas Copco introduces X-Air 900-20

With the introduction of the X-Air 900-20, Atlas Copco strengthens its DrillAir portfolio with a flexible, application driven portable air compressor designed for the...

Caterpillar opens global innovation challenge

As advanced technologies continue to transform how work gets done, Caterpillar Inc. is reinforcing its commitment to the workforce behind that transformation. The company is...

Bell chimes in with ringing balance sheet for 2025

South Africa’s automotive sector isn’t the only one keeping a wary eye on Chinese competition. Bell Equipment, the Richards Bay-based manufacturer of heavy yellow...

Batteries, AI and Hydrogen Drive Energy’s Future – Update

The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, led by advances in batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) and hydrogen. Together, these technologies are powering everything...

JLR Hit by Global IT Outage, Raising Cybersecurity Concerns

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc (JLR), the luxury carmaker and a key subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd., is battling a widespread IT security incident...

Cummins South Africa’s Midrand ‘Power Hub’ to Rebuild 120 Engines This Year

Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuild Centre (MRC) in Midrand, a key part of...
Heat Exchanger