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WEC Projects acquires majority stake in IWC

WEC Projects (Pty) Ltd, a contractor specialising in turnkey water and wastewater treatment solutions in South Africa, has acquired a majority stake in Industrial Water Cooling (Pty) Ltd (IWC), a company specialising in cooling tower and industrial cooling solutions

IWC | July 12, 2016 - 8:29 am

Prepare now for the Carbon Tax Bill or face hefty fines

The carbon tax will be administered by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and companies will need to undertake appropriate national actions to curb greenhouse gas emissions by 34% by 2020 and a further 42% by 2025.

IWC | March 14, 2016 - 8:36 am

Upgrade Fill Media To Improve Cooling Tower Efficiency

One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways in which to extend the life of a cooling tower, improve heat transfer efficiency and reduce maintenance downtime, is to upgrade the cooling tower’s fill media to components constructed out of robust and non-clogging materials such as Polypropylene (PP), PVC or stainless steel.

IWC | October 30, 2015 - 9:19 am

IWC builds massive GRP fan stacks for Kusile Power Station

Eskom’s new Kusile Power Station in Witbank, Mpumalanga, is set to benefit from the energy-efficiency of IWC’s patented glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) fan stacks, four of which have been manufactured for one of the station’s mechanical induced-draft cooling towers.

IWC | October 8, 2015 - 8:10 am

IWC builds largest GRP tank for uranium mine

IWC recently completed the construction of one of its largest ever glass-fibre reinforced plastics (GRP) tanks measuring 6 metres in diameter and 11 metres in height, capable of holding up to 254 000 litres.

IWC | September 9, 2015 - 1:49 pm

GRP cooling towers crucial in aggressive chemical processing

Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) is prevailing over traditional concrete, steel and wood as the most suitable primary cooling tower material in mining processes involving aggressive chemical solutions.

IWC | July 13, 2015 - 8:47 am

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GRP Pipes reign supreme in mine dewatering applications

Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes’ proven resilience in harsh terrains, extreme climates and unpredictable site environments make them the superior choice over HDPE, steel and DICL (ductile iron concrete lined) pipes in the demanding environment of a mine dewatering system.

IWC | June 12, 2015 - 9:17 am

GRP pipes could solve SA’s sewage crisis

Municipalities across South Africa are facing a sewage and wastewater crisis as the country’s dilapidated pipe lines, mainly constructed out of steel or asbestos cement and installed in the 1960’s, reach the end of their effective lifespan.

IWC | April 16, 2015 - 8:33 am

To preserve precious water mines should be using GRP piping

Conserving South Africa’s water is a top priority as a Water Affairs study shows that South Africans will be using more water by 2025 than is currently available. By 2030, it will be using 17% more, according to the 2030 Water Resources Group.

IWC | March 30, 2015 - 3:45 pm

GRP Slurry Pipes Resist Extreme Abrasion

Abrasion-resistant GRP has a smooth inner surface and low roughness coefficient and this allows for higher pipeline flow velocities.

IWC | February 27, 2015 - 8:09 pm

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