Mechanical Technology April 2015

Mechanical Technology — April 2015

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On the cover

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BMG company overview

MG, which currently generates about

R4-billion of the Invicta Group’s

R10,5-billion revenue per year, is

strategically positioned to service all sectors

of business, including agriculture, mining,

steel processing, robotics, sugar, paper and

general engineering, as well as the automo-

tive sector.

The company, which has grown dra-

matically from a single Bearing Man shop

established in Durban in 1974, now has

over 140 outlets throughout Southern Africa

and continues to expand on the continent.

BMG has become Africa’s leading distribu-

tor of bearings, seals, power transmission

components, electric and geared motors,

as well as belting, fasteners, filtration and

hydraulics. An important area of growth is

in the tools and equipment sector.

BMG boasts 10 specialist divisions, with

advanced technical skills to support the

company’s commitment to applying techni-

cal knowledge and depth of experience to

maximise the efficiency and profitability for

every customer.

Diverse industries can now access

critical production efficiency products and

services from one reliable supplier – BMG.

This integrated approach means that lower

production costs and higher production ef-

ficiencies are within reach of South African

industry, which is desperately in need of

distinct competitive advantages.

BMG’s critical focus is on entire produc-

tion processes. An extensive range of quality

branded components is supported by engi-

neering solutions and technical services to

optimise productivity and enhance process

plant operating reliability.

BMG’s B-BBEE strategy, which is aligned

to the organisation’s strategic objectives,

has been pivotal to the expansion and

improvement of business performance and

operations. The company now has Level 3

certification, with recognition as a ‘value

adding supplier’ (VAS).

BMG’s expanded facility includes

specialist assembly and repair

workshops for drives, conveyors,

hydraulics and pneumatics, as

well as electric motors, electron-

ics, gaskets, lubrication systems and

filtration.

Left:

Application of lubrication

on a Tsubaki backstop.

Above:

A Tsubaki

backstop component is being assembled.

the initial design concept and running

through the specification, manufacturing,

quality control, commissioning and after

care of the equipment in use, technical

resources partners each customer to

ensure dependable solutions.

Services include technical applica-

tions consulting, product and system

design, on-site process analysis, lab and

on-site oil analysis, product quality con-

trol and assurance, as well as condition

monitoring services.

BMG World will also be home to field

services. BMG now has 140 mobile tech-

nicians with specialist technical skills and

equipment to conduct breakdown and

routine maintenance on plant. This team

carries out troubleshooting and advises

on possible productivity improvements,

to ensure the highest levels of plant

output and reliability.

Specialist services include instal-

lation, adjustment, replacement and

maintenance of components, shaft and

pulley alignment, balancing, condition

monitoring, oil sampling and analysis

and critical equipment inspections and

lubrication schedules. Maintenance

training and fault diagnosis also form an

important part of BMG’s field services.

The upgraded premises will also

include significantly expanded training

facilities for the Training Academy’s

practical and theoretical training, to take

advantage of MerSETA accreditation for

skills development and training. This

will be open to both company employ-

ees as well as BMG customers. The

company is in the process of expanding

the scope of its SAQA-aligned training

modules and recognises the need to

grow engineering skills, not only for its

own succession requirements, but also

for the development and sustainability

of African economies.

BMG’s internationally recognised

quality management systems endorse

the meticulous standards and proce-

dures that have been developed and

entrenched throughout

the Group. Quality is of

paramount importance

and the procedures and

instructions that have been

developed and entrenched

ensure the quality of all

products and services

meet local and global

specifications and

exceed customers’

expectations.

Accreditations

include ISO 9001

2008, as well as

functional compli-

ance with ISO 18001

OHSAS (occupational

health and safety) and

ISO 14001 (environmental).

ICT operating systems include an

integrated ERP system, a warehouse

management system and an inventory

optimisation system.

BMG is committed to providing

24-hour customer process support for

production efficiency and reliability-

centred maintenance. This is enhanced

by advanced technical and design sup-

port across all functional disciplines.