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Riding the Critical Minerals Boom: Why South African Mining Needs Advanced Bulk Bag Handling Now

South Africa’s mining sector must scale for the global Critical Minerals boom. Discover how advanced bulk bag handling (FIBCs) is essential for local beneficiation, safety, and cost-efficiency in a shifting trade landscape.

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Powering Prosperity: How Global Critical Minerals Incentives Fuel South African Local Manufacturing

lobal critical mineral incentives (IRA, etc.) are creating massive demand for South African processing and local manufacturing. See how automated material handling is the critical link required to capitalise on this industrial boom.

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When Conveying Coffee Becomes Part of the Experience – A Merlo Coffee x Flexicon Case Study

Discover how Flexicon’s gentle conveying system for Merlo Coffee became a powerful brand tool, engaging customers and preserving product integrity.

OPTIMISE MANUAL DUMPING: Safe, Efficient and Dust-Free Solutions

Optimise Manual Dumping: Safe, Efficient and Dust-Free Solutions

Keep operators safe and your plant cleaner with FLEXICON® dust-free manual bag-dumping solutions. Introducing our portable bag-dump stations with high-velocity extraction and automatic reverse-pulse filter cleaning, plus our mobile tilt-down Flexible Screw Conveyors that capture dust at the source.

Boosting Efficiency with Cable Conveyor Systems

Boosting Efficiency in South African Food Processing with Tubular Cable Conveyor Systems

Tubular cable conveyor systems offer African food processors an efficient solution to enhance production and maintain product quality. These systems use a sealed tube to gently move bulk materials like nuts and grains, preventing breakage and dust contamination. An Australian case study, highlights key benefits such as increased production capacity, with some facilities experiencing up to a 70% boost in output. Additionally, the gentle handling preserves fragile products, reduces waste, and improves hygiene by containing dust and spills. Operational efficiency is enhanced through seamless automation integration, and local support and customization ensure the systems meet the unique needs of each facility, optimizing operations and reducing costs.

Globepak Produces 360+ Sports Nutrition Products on Seven Bulk Handling Lines

Boosting Production: How Globepak Revolutionised Sports Nutrition Manufacturing

Globepak (PTY) Ltd. needed to rapidly scale up for booming sports nutrition product demand, as their old equipment couldn’t keep pace. DC Weighing and Control provided a complete turn-key solution for their new plant, installing a Flexicon system with bulk bag dischargers and flexible screw conveyors, along with full integration and support. This transformation allows Globepak to easily meet soaring demand. Watch the video to learn more about how our industrial bulk handling equipment and solutions can transform your operations.