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Radar level meter to secure the Panama Canal
November 2000
As part of the US$1bn Canal modernisation programme, the Panama Canal Authority, Autoridad del Canal de Panama, decided to equip the locks with reliable level gauges. Several ultrasonic and radar gauges ...

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Spoornet commissions vehicles in Sweden with locally produced software
November 2000, TLC Engineering Solutions
Spoornet has such faith in Bryanston-based TLC Software's products that the company is currently using a 128-channel data acquisition system for commissioning five of its coaches in Sweden. The Speedwave ...

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Local scada developer scoops top award
November 2000, Adroit Technologies
It was Adroit's pursuit of excellence and its vision for the future that won the SPII 2000 award for industrial innovation on 24 August 2000. Held at the Spier Conference Centre outside Stellenbosch, ...

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Formation of test and measurement group of companies
November 2000
The new company, Measurement Group, has evolved out of the consolidation and market focus of three companies, Tektest, Measurement & Control Solutions and Frontline Solutions. This new force and market ...

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Order for 1000 radar level gauges secured
November 2000
In what is believed to be the world's largest single tank gauging upgrade project, SAAB Tank Control recently received an order for 1000 radar level gauges from Brazil-based Petrobrás. The project comprises ...

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Mini automation fairs benefit customers and supplier
November 2000, Rockwell Automation
On 10 and 11 October, Caesars conference resort in Gauteng was the venue for another of Rockwell Automation's automation workshops. These events are an effective means of affording delegates the opportunity ...

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Quote for the day
November 2000
Dear Sir, I am firmly opposed to the spread of microchips either to the home or to the office; we have more than enough of them foisted upon us in public places. They are a disgusting Americanism and ...

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5th process industry exhibition to join show line-up
November 2000
Exhibition Management Services (EMS) has acquired the rights and title to the 5th Process Industry Exhibition which will be held in June 2001. This Process Industry Exhibition was previously purchased ...

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Reed Exhibitions launches industrial event in PE
November 2000
Based on the success of the KZN and Cape Industrial Trade Shows, Reed Exhibitions SA (formerly TML Reed Exhibitions) has launched a similar event in the Eastern Cape. The first exhibition is scheduled ...

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Penberthy agency for MeasureTech
November 2000
Tyco International recently acquired Penberthy, a specialist company in industrial instrumentation. As a Tyco-owned company in southern Africa, MeasureTech has been appointed the local representative ...

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RJ Programmable Techniques appointed sole Moxa distributor
November 2000, RJ Connect
RJ Programmable Techniques has been appointed the sole distributor for the Moxa range of industrial networking products in southern Africa.    For further information contact Robert Wright.   

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Appointments
November 2000
Ian Bennet has been appointed as General Manager of Power Team, a division of the Hytec group of companies.    Rob Küther has been appointed Sales Representative for MeasureTech's Level and Flow Division ...

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Vaal Triangle 2000
November 2000
Once again the Vaal Control Roadshow attracted more interest than space allowed, and this year 2000 demanded an extension to the venue of two marquee tents to accommodate the more than 10 potential additional ...

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Honeywell wins coveted excellence award
November 2000
Honeywell Southern Africa was announced as the winner of the internationally recognised South African Excellence Award, Business Sector, Level 1. Presented by the South African Excellence Foundation (SAEF), ...

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Significant cost-saving for Iscor
November 2000, ABB South Africa
ABB Automation has achieved noteworthy cost-savings at Iscor Long Steel Products (LST), based in Vereeniging, where the company has redesigned and upgraded the control system, the lagging of the steam ...

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Pilot lights made to last
September 2000
Despite the fact that service life will depend on factors such as operating current, colour and operating temperature, 100 000 hours of continuous operation (equivalent to 10 years) can easily be attain

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Ireland does it right
September 2000
I recently had the pleasure of a visit to Ireland. Of the many things that struck me (other than that the Irish must be one of the friendliest nations in the world) was the phenomenal economic growth ...

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Endress+Hauser and Neles Automation announce an alliance
September 2000, Endress+Hauser South Africa
Endress+Hauser International Holding and Neles Automation announced the intention to form an alliance for joint technology and sales activities. These new activities will employ approximately 100 persons. The ...

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Reed Exhibitions acquires TML Reed
September 2000
TML Reed Exhibitions has announced that Reed Exhibition Companies (REC) of London had acquired the 50% stake previously held by Times Media, making this Randburg-based company a wholly-owned subsidiary ...

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Electrotest changing to Etest
September 2000
Electrotest is now trading as Etest, as its website and e-mail addresses are already registered as such. All other details will remain the same: Prop: Von Albach Electronics cc T/a Etest Box 1911, Hillcrest ...

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