Mechanical Technology April 2015

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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).

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

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.

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. q

ICT operating systems include an integrated ERP system, a warehouse management system and an inventory optimisation system. BMG is committed to providing

BMG company overview B 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). q

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