SA Instrumentation & Control | Volume 40 | September 2024

VOLUME 40 NO 9 SEPTEMBER 2024

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OUR COVER 14

40 VOLUME NO 9 SEPTEMBER 2024

Official publication of the SAIMC

The Topham family’s journey with RET Automation and Turck Banner is a story of visionary leadership, familial dedication, and an enduring commitment to innovation. With Brandon’s retirement, Turck Banner is reflecting on a legacy that spans four decades, and is rooted in innovation, dedication and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Read our cover story on Page 14 to find out how the family’s spirit and influence will remain an integral part of Turck Banner’s identity for years to come as a whole new team stands poised to fill in the pieces of the puzzle.

INSPIRING AUTOMATION

Automation professionals

Piecing together a 40 year legacy

Control systems | Food & beverage | Oil & gas | IT in manufacturing Electrical power & energy efficiency | Fieldbus & industrial networking

FEATURES

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Control systems

Vepac Electronics, ifm – South Africa, Michael Brown Control Engineering CC, Beckhoff Automation

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Food & beverage

igus South Africa, Vepac Electronics, Endress+Hauser South Africa, VEGA Controls SA

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Oil & gas

VEGA Controls SA, WEG Africa, Parker Hannifin SA, Emerson Automation Solutions

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IT in manufacturing

TechnicalLeaders

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RJ Connect, Schneider Electric South Africa, LOESCHE South Africa, Turck Banner

Electrical power & energy efficiency

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Fieldbus & industrial networking

Lapp Group, KROHNE SA, Turck Banner

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