Industry News
Bonfiglioli honoured for its Australasian commitment
Bonfiglioli Transmission has been honoured at the 2008 Australian Bulk Handling Awards for its commitment to the Australasian market, exhibited by its major investments in new stock, technology and facilities in the region.
[ + ]ABB and Saab collaborating on civil security solutions
ABB and Saab AB have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on solutions for the civil security market and process industries.
[ + ]Madison Technologies acquires Paqworks
Madison Technologies has acquired Paqworks, snaring its well-established brands including Westermo, Moxa, Cybertec, Mobotix, GarrettCom and ADSTec.
[ + ]Students design fully functional 'Snowy' simulator
Two engineering students from Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne recently presented Snowy Hydro with a fully functioning control system simulator that will now be used to replace some of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme's outdated systems.
[ + ]Australian distributor for IMC products
German company Additive has appointed Applied Measurement Australia as its Australian distributor of the IMC product range.
[ + ]SEW-Eurodrive opens Adelaide office
Drives manufacturer SEW-Eurodrive has established its first South Australian sales and services centre.
[ + ]Harting unveils field-level universal ethernet
The Harting Technology Group will use this year's SPS/IPC/DRIVES exhibition in Nuremberg to unveil ‘Fast Track Switching’, claimed to be the first system of its kind in the world that provides open and universal ethernet networking down to machine levels.
[ + ]Moog Australia appoints new MD
Motion control solutions manufacturer Moog Australia has appointed David Hodge as the managing director, replacing Roy Park, who headed the company's Australian operations for 25 years.
[ + ]Technical Innovation of the Year Award winner announced
Energy Recovery has announced its PX Pressure Exchanger energy recovery technology has been awarded the pump industry’s top honours for innovation of the year.
[ + ]Emissions trading scheme unveiled within weeks
The Rudd government has said it will reveal the final design of its emissions trading scheme, along with a medium-term target range for reductions, on Monday 15 December.
[ + ]Bonfiglioli expands its Asia–Pacific operations
Bonfiglioli has set up a permanent office in Singapore to further propel expansion of its Asia–Pacific and Australasian operations and supply high-growth markets in the South-Asia region.
[ + ]Maintenance inspection engineer found negligent
A recent court case involving the collapse of a bucket wheel excavator at a coal mine shows that engineers and maintenance personnel need to be thorough in performing seemingly inconsequential or minor services.
[ + ]IDC technologies offer government-endorsed diplomas
IDC Technologies has won a contract with Western Power to provide the training and associated materials for the Diploma in Power Transmission based on the standards efforts of EE-OZ.
[ + ]ICS belt system recognised for innovation
Innovative Conveying Systems International has taken out the 2008 Australian Bulk Handling Award for excellence in transport and conveying.
[ + ]WorkSafe highlights air receiver explosion risks
WorkSafe Victoria has released guidance focusing on the safety risks associated with air receivers — a type of pressure vessel used to store compressed air for large demands greater than a compressor’s capacity.
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