IDEC powers its HQ with solar and wind
07 November, 2016IDEC's US headquarters are powered by a combination of solar panels and wind turbines, providing about 50% of the facility's total power requirements.
Metso ranked at Leadership level in CDP's Climate Change evaluation
04 November, 2016Metso continues to be included in CDP's Climate Change evaluation at the Leadership level with an A-ranking (the scale of the index was A-D).
Schneider Electric acclaimed for corporate leadership on climate change by CDP
01 November, 2016Schneider Electric has been awarded a position on the Climate A List by CDP, the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies. It is the only company of its industry to get an A grade for six years in a row.
GE and Komatsu announce expanded 10-year partnership agreement
28 October, 2016Komatsu and GE have today announced a 10-year partnership agreement to provide electrical remanufacturing services for mining equipment and vehicles.
Turnaround at Dow — time is money
27 October, 2016In Germany regular inspections involving the total shutdown of process plants are required by law for inspection, safety tests, maintenance and repair. The Dow Chemical plant in Böhlen, Germany, recently engaged TÜV SÜD Chemie Service to assist DOW with the shutdown in order to ensure the safety of the plant up to the next periodic inspection.
Samoa impacted by Aussie car plant closures
17 October, 2016With all the talk of the impact of the closure of car manufacturing in Australia, it has been easy to forget the impact it may have on our smaller trading partners.
Curtis Island second LNG train starts production
11 October, 2016Australia Pacific LNG confirmed yesterday that it had produced the equivalent of a cargo of liquefied natural gas from the second train at its LNG Facility on Curtis Island near Gladstone, Queensland.
Endress+Hauser and Rockwell Automation open first joint European test centre
16 September, 2016Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser have opened their first joint test plant for validation purposes in Europe.
GE partners with Rio Tinto for Pilbara rail maintenance
14 September, 2016GE will provide maintenance services and support for Rio Tinto's locomotive network in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, under a five-year agreement.
ABB elected to the Industrial Internet Consortium Steering Committee
02 September, 2016Eric Harper, a senior principal scientist specialising in software architecture and sustainable technologies at ABB's Corporate Research Center in the United States, will represent ABB in the IIC Steering Committee.
Exciting times? New opportunities arise when innovation meets need
02 September, 2016 by Manny RomeroAs our Prime Minister likes to remind us, we are living in "exciting times" and that's very true — however, how do we turn that excitement and opportunity into reality?
Wind cements place as cheapest energy in Australia
23 August, 2016The price of wind power in Australia has dropped to a record low, making wind power the country's cheapest new electricity source.
Innovative Queensland companies save mines millions
19 August, 2016Three Queensland companies are using the current mining downturn as an opportunity to develop innovative products that improve efficiencies and reduce costs, saving millions in dollars and resources.
Schneider Electric Australia and MPPIglobal aim to deliver productivity solutions to MMM
22 July, 2016Schneider Electric has signed an agreement with MPPIglobal to work collaboratively together to deliver a real-time productivity (RTP) solution to its customers in the mining, metals and minerals industries.
Calls for a Silicon Valley-type hub for Brisbane
21 July, 2016A cluster of manufacturers in south-east Queensland are calling for a high-tech manufacturing hub for Brisbane.
