Bluescope Steel posts loss of $530 million
22 February, 2012Australia’s largest steelmaker has reported a first-half net loss that is nearly 10 times larger than the loss reported for the same period last year.
Lynas gains approval for Malaysia rare earths plant
03 February, 2012Malaysia’s Atomic Energy Licensing Board has granted a temporary operating licence for the Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP) in Gebeng.
Orica ammonia plant restart delayed for several weeks
01 February, 2012The restart of Orica’s ammonia plant near Newcastle has been put on hold for several weeks.
Communications empowerment drives change
27 November, 2011 by Andrew Finch, Managing Director, Weidmüller South East Asia.In today’s engineering and plant management environment we are witnessing massive change in the way we do things and communication is at the very heart of these modifications.
Endress+Hauser and Finesse Solutions form strategic partnership
03 November, 2011Endress+Hauser has acquired a stake in Finesse Solutions, a US company that develops, produces and distributes sensors, hardware and software for bioprocess engineering.
Coca-Cola to make its own bottles
11 October, 2011Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) is investing $35 million in 'blowfill' technology in its South Australian operation, which will enable it to design and manufacture its own PET beverage bottles using less raw materials.
Russian oil producer increases environmental compliance and safety
21 September, 2011Invensys is to provide automation solutions and services to TNK-BP, the third largest oil company in Russia.
ABB wins mine hoist order from Xstrata Copper
15 September, 2011New ore hoisting system will support the transformation of Ernest Henry Mining’s existing open pit mine into an underground mining operation - extending the life of the mine.
Advantech forms partnership with Industrial Video and Control
08 August, 2011The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech and Industrial Video and Control (IVC), supplier of industrial video solutions, have announced their partnership to provide video surveillance solutions.
Partnering with Asia in mining automation
29 May, 2011 by Geoff Irvine*The mining industry in Western Australia continues to expand at a rapid rate, particularly for iron ore exports. The demand from overseas is so high that end users are looking to invest in additional mining companies to fulfil orders. Mining companies may need to expand their operations in order to meet their obligations.
Factories of the future
04 May, 2011 by Matthew Sundberg*Australia is yet to discover the real potential of automation in the manufacturing, mining and processing industries though many processes are already automated to a degree. Factories of the future will undergo a digital revolution, which will herald a new world of productivity excellence.
Turck now offering direct sales
17 January, 2011Turck Australia has announced a direct sales structure for Australia.
ABB engages Robin Johnson Engineering for MV drives partnership
27 September, 2010ABB has announced that Robin Johnson Engineering will be its first medium-voltage (MV) drives technical partner in Australia.
Productivity, competitiveness and sustainability are key issues for Australian manufacturers
08 September, 2010Research conducted by the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) Australian Working Group.
World's first solar-diesel power station in WA
23 August, 2010The world's first solar-diesel power station has opened in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
