

QUIET COMPETENCE: WHY THE BEST PEOPLE ON SITE OFTEN AREN’T THE LOUDEST
Quiet competence runs the grid: unseen by volume, seen in how reliably small deviations are caught, processes kept, and safety stays intact. Noise isn’t value.
3 days ago3 min read


WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM TEAMS WHO WORK UNDER PRESSURE: LESSONS FROM HIGH-STAKES ENVIRONMENTS
Under pressure, teams win by clarity, not hustle. Clear objectives, defined roles, and unambiguous decision rights prevent confusion when time is tight, and risk climbs.
Jan 82 min read


THE REAL COST OF REWORK - AND HOW TO AVOID IT
Avoid rework this shutdown by planning upfront: precise drawings, verified materials, zone-based packing, and on-site support. Fast installs, fewer surprises, and on-time delivery with DGC Refractories
Dec 17, 20253 min read


THIRD-PARTY QA/QC — THE VALUE OF INDEPENDENT EYES
Independent QA/QC isn’t optional, it’s non-negotiable. In shutdowns, third-party testing ensures materials meet specs, protects crews, and prevents costly reworks. Trust, verified.
Dec 9, 20253 min read


THE POWER OF DIMENSIONAL PRECISION — WHY SMALL DEVIATIONS LEAD TO BIG PROBLEMS
From DGC Refractories: In high-temp linings, millimetres matter. Precision is not cosmetic, it's a performance driver that cuts rework, boosts efficiency, and prolongs lining life.
Nov 26, 20253 min read


WHY REFRACTORY FAILURE HAPPENS - AND HOW TO PREVENT IT
Prevent premature refractory failure with smarter material selection, QA/QC, proper installation, and solid shutdown planning. Lessons from DGC Refractories — avoid costly, unexpected outages.
Nov 18, 20253 min read


FROM REACTIVE TO PREDICTIVE: WHY VISION AI IS THE NEXT STEP IN ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT
DGC AFRICA’s Vision AI transforms daily surveillance into real-time, predictive insights, enabling proactive protection of Africa’s asset integrity, moving from reactive firefighting to proactive protection.
Nov 12, 20254 min read


HOW VISION AI TRANSFORMS ASSET RELIABILITY IN HARSH INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
Seeing more with DGC AFRICA’s Vision AI: turning every plant camera into predictive insight that cuts downtime, boosts yield, and enhances safety, fast, with measurable ROI.
Oct 29, 20255 min read


OPTIMISING HANDLING OF VANADIUM PENTOXIDE CATALYST IN SULPHURIC ACID CONVERTERS
Precision in motion: safe, efficient V2O5 handling for sulfuric acid converters, guided by OEM standards, real-time dust control, and expert loading methods to maximise uptime and performance.
Oct 21, 20252 min read


PREPARING YOUR PLANT FOR A CATALYST CHANGEOUT
Preparing your plant for a catalyst changeout demands leadership, planning, and safety. This guide from DGC AFRICA outlines scope, planning, equipment readiness, safety, and a final readiness checklist for a smooth, on-time outage.
Oct 13, 20254 min read


DGC CATALYST HANDLING BEST PRACTICES GUIDE
Catalyst handling with DGC AFRICA combines safety, precision, and efficiency. From planning to unloading, screening, and loading, we ensure minimal downtime, regulatory compliance, and maximised catalyst life.
Oct 2, 20254 min read


CATALYST HANDLING IN AFRICAN INDUSTRY: WHY PRECISION MATTERS MORE THAN EVER
Catalyst handling redefines efficiency in Africa. DGC AFRICA’s mobile screening unit boosts safety, speed, and uptime across Zambia & DRC -protecting catalysts, cutting downtime.
Sep 24, 20253 min read


BUILDING AFRICA’S INDUSTRIAL FUTURE — THE ROLE OF REFRACTORY INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
DGC Refractories boosts Africa’s industrial sustainability with shaped refractories that cut heat loss, extend asset life, and reduce maintenance waste.
Sep 16, 20252 min read


GLOBAL QUALITY. LOCAL EXECUTION. THIRD-PARTY QA/QC FOR REFRACTORY ASSURANCE
Quality assurance isn’t a checkbox — it’s a contract of trust. Third-party QA/QC ensures materials meet spec, are tested, and approved before dispatch.
Sep 9, 20252 min read


PERFORMANCE UNDER PRESSURE — SPINEL BRICK SOLUTIONS FOR IRON & STEEL APPLICATIONS
DGC Refractories supplies a full range of shaped spinel brick solutions, engineered for uncompromising durability, thermal stability, and extended campaign life in the toughest metallurgical conditions.
Sep 1, 20252 min read


SUPPLYING THE BACKBONE OF CEMENT & LIME — HIGH-DURABILITY MULLITE BRICKS FOR ROTARY KILNS
DGC Refractories delivers high-durability mullite bricks for cement and lime kilns, boosting efficiency, reducing downtime, and protecting clinker quality.
Aug 26, 20253 min read


REINVENTING RELIABILITY IN NON-FERROUS METALS PROCESSING
DGC Refractories provides high-performance shaped refractories for non-ferrous furnaces, delivering reliability, longer lining life, and on-site technical support.
Aug 20, 20252 min read


DGC REFRACTORIES EXPANDS ITS OFFERING ACROSS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA AND BEYOND
DGC Refractories has expanded its portfolio to include the supply of premium shaped refractory materials, including bricks and pre-formed components, specifically engineered for demanding applications across various Furnace and Smelter operations.
Aug 13, 20252 min read


INSIDE THE SMARTASSET INTELLIGENCE ECOSYSTEM: REAL-TIME MONITORING, REAL-WORLD RESULTS
DGC AFRICA's SmartAsset Intelligence platform leverages AI and real-time data to boost asset reliability, cut costs, and reduce downtime across African industries.
Aug 7, 20254 min read


DIGITAL RELIABILITY IN DEMANDING CONDITIONS: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ASSET INTEGRITY
DGC AFRICA’s AI-powered platform enhances asset reliability amid Africa’s harsh conditions, turning maintenance into a strategic, cost-effective operation with real-time insights and predictive tools.
Jul 29, 20253 min read


FROM REACTIVE TO PREDICTIVE: HOW ASSET INTELLIGENCE IS RESHAPING MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES
DGC AFRICA is helping clients transition from reactive interventions to predictive, performance-driven asset management.
Jul 18, 20253 min read


WHAT IS SMART ASSET MANAGEMENT AND WHY DOES IT MATTER IN INDUSTRIAL SECTORS TODAY
DGC SmartAsset Intelligence, a cutting-edge, AI-powered reliability platform designed to meet the operational challenges of high-risk industrial sectors across the region.
Jul 10, 20255 min read


STARTING IN THE DRC AND ZAMBIA – GROUND ZERO FOR A CONTINENTAL MOVEMENT
DGC TalentWorks, the integrated workforce development platform from DGC AFRICA forms the foundation for a scalable, continent-wide model that redefines how industrial workforces are built, mobilised, and retained.
Jul 3, 20254 min read


INTRODUCING DGC TALENTWORKS: A NEW ERA IN AFRICAN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
DGC AFRICA has launched DGC TalentWorks, an integrated platform designed to transform how industrial businesses across Africa source, develop, and manage their workforce.
Jun 26, 20253 min read
