Engineering jobs increase despite tough economic climate
26 February, 2014Despite a tough economic climate, jobs in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries appear to be growing - and at a rate greater than other industries.
Indigenous corporation to tap vast natural gas reserves in NSW
21 February, 2014The Githabul Nation Aboriginal Corporation says it wants to share its natural gas resources with NSW in the spirit of reconciliation. Research commissioned by the corporation revealed that the Rosella Gas Well at Bentley shows great potential.
Aurecon names new industry director, mining
20 February, 2014Aurecon has announced the appointment of Garth Higgo as industry director, mining. Reporting to Stephen Wells, the company's chief business development officer, Higgo will lead the strategic growth of Aurecon's resources business globally.
New director of IChemE Safety Centre announced
04 February, 2014Trish Kerin has been appointed as director of the Institution of Chemical Engineers' new IChemE Safety Centre (ISC). The ISC will initially operate out of Melbourne.
Schneider Electric offers CIP optimisation solutions
30 January, 2014A new agreement between Schneider Electric and Process Partners will deliver clean-in-place (CIP) optimisation solutions to the food and beverage sector.
Metso to build valve technology centre in Korea
24 January, 2014Metso has announced plans to build a greenfield global valve technology centre in Chungju, South Korea, in response to the growing global demand for reliable valve technology. The new facility will begin global deliveries in September.
Ai Group comments on SA Govt response to Holden closure
22 January, 2014The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has released a comment on the South Australian Government's response to the Holden closure.
Holdens likely to be made in South Korea
17 January, 2014Holden production is likely to be shifted to South Korea once General Motors ceases manufacturing in Australia, ABC News has reported.
Australian economy will suffer from collapse of auto manufacturing, says Ford boss
16 January, 2014The collapse of Australia's auto manufacturing sector will cause the economy to suffer in the long term, Ford CEO Alan Mulally said at the Detroit motor show.
China looking to expand sustainably, experts say
14 January, 2014As they expand internationally, Chinese companies are looking to increase production efficiency in environmentally friendly ways while ensuring long-term profitability, China News has reported.
Rising LNG prices could hurt Aust GDP
13 January, 2014Manufacturing Australia's Ben Eade says that rising LNG prices could wipe $13 billion a year off Australia's GDP. The manufacturing industry is calling for the government to cap gas prices to aid a manufacturing resurgence.
Queensland mining boom far from over, AMMA says
12 December, 2013The approval of four mining and related infrastructure projects in Queensland shows that the mining boom is far from over, according to the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA).
Schneider Electric contracted to deliver DCPS system for iron ore project
11 December, 2013Roy Hill Iron Ore has engaged Schneider Electric to provide a comprehensive demand chain planning and scheduling (DCPS) system for its West Australian iron ore project.
Coopers Brewery cracks a second bottling line
09 December, 2013Coopers Brewery officially opened its second bottling line on Friday, 6 December in a ceremony held at its Regency Park brewery in Adelaide.
Maric Flow Control celebrates 50 years
04 December, 2013Over the past three years Maric has recorded a 32% increase in exports, which now account for 40% of total sales, and overall turnover has surged 11% in the first four months of 2013-14.
