Radiata pine plantations could be used as a bio-ethanol crop to fuel all vehicles in New Zealand, according to the NZ state-owned forestry researcher, Scion.

One third of employees believe their work equipment is hazardous but more than a quarter would compromise their health for danger money, a new survey shows.

FLIR Systems AB has become the majority shareholder of fellow infrared specialist CEDIP Infrared Systems.

Boge Compressors Ltd, a German compressor manufacturer, is now a member of the Air and Mine Equipment Institute (AMEI).

Construction of a solar electricity plant big enough to power 45,000 homes each year now has the green light to start, after a $285 million commitment from a Victorian electricity retailer.

Australia has the know-how and the industrial capability to become a solar nation but needs government and individuals to take action, according to BP Solar, the country’s largest producer of solar energy products.

Applications are now open for the 2008 Logistics Development Award (LDA).

Lubrication and fluid management specialist Macnaught celebrates its diamond anniversary this year — an extraordinary achievement.

OneSteel, Australia’s second largest steelmaker, will be closing two mills amid rising competitive pressures and surplus capacity.

Companies rushing to meet the 2010 deadline for carbon emission caps will be able to research their options at an inaugural carbon-trading event in Melbourne.

ABB Australia and the Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia (SAE-A) have announced the launch of the 2nd Annual National Robotics Innovation Competition.

The Logistics Association of Australia (LAA) has joined with international supply chain and logistics management consultant, Logistics Bureau to conduct a report on the state of the logistics and supply chain industry in Australia.

Australia's role in Africa's mining sector will be showcased at Mining Indaba 2008, one of the world's largest mining conferences, held in Cape Town this week

The third stage of Australia's largest wind farm development at Portland, Victoria, has been given the go-ahead by the state government.

Australia has been given a low global ranking for environmental performance, mainly because of its assessment as a climate change laggard.