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Turnkey handling solution
With transport being a key component of Coca-Cola Amatil's distribution system, ICA was commissioned to design and manufacture, as well as implement, loading and unloading facilities at two beverage operation sites in Victoria
[ + ]Monitoring oil, managing risk
Analysing hydraulic lubricants to detect wear metals is not a new concept for Australian manufacturers
[ + ]Fibre-optic solution
North Otago Irrigation Company has recently completed the Downlands Scheme irrigation project. The project, was constructed over 18 months and commissioned last Spring.
[ + ]Tax concession for hydraulics R&D
A government concession has helped Parkes Hydraulics Services to grow from two to 10 staff members and contribute to its local economy
[ + ]Pump has key role in high-pressure pipeline test units
Six high-pressure testing and water-blasting units have been manufactured to contribute a key role to the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline Project - one of Australia's largest regional infrastructure projects
[ + ]Genetic algorithm optimisation
A recent project to replace inefficient open channels in the Murrumbidgee irrigation area near Leeton and Griffith in NSW with a pressurised pipe network is expected to save up to 50,000 ML of water per annum when completed
[ + ]Reducing document management
Situated on 20 acres in an industrial park north of San Diego, the state-of-the-art Palomar Energy Project will use natural gas to generate more than 546 megawatts of electricity
[ + ]Smoothing the supply chain
Software that manages inventory and tracks production is crucial to modern manufacturing. But many small and medium-sized enterprises find the efficiency gains from supply chain management solutions are outweighed by the implementation costs
[ + ]Lubricants: mineral, synthetic or biodegradable?
Mineral oil-based lubricants have long been the fluid of choice for the hydraulics industry, but is this changing with the ongoing development of synthetic and biodegradable solutions?
[ + ]Industry evolves to meet mining's changing demands
The resources boom which is said to be cleaving Australia's economy in two is proving to be a boon for those industries servicing Queensland and West Australia's mining contingent
[ + ]Water recycling technology
A commercial car wash in Queensland has implemented a water filtration loop to maximise this resource in a region classified as a Level 4 water restriction zone
[ + ]Air treatment
A longstanding food industry giant has collaborated with air movement specialist Fanquip to ensure air quality at one of its major plants
[ + ]Materials handling
The smooth running of one of Australia's biggest passenger security operations is being entrusted to the reliability of Bonfiglioli industrial gearboxes
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