Business > People & places

Pilz Australia announces new MD

29 March, 2018

Twain Drewett was appointed to the position of managing director of Pilz Australia and New Zealand on 1 January 2018.


SAGE launches new headquarters at Advanced Manufacturing Precinct in SA

14 November, 2017

SAGE Automation has opened its new corporate headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility at the Tonsley Innovation Precinct in Adelaide, a state government initiative that has transformed the former Mitsubishi manufacturing site into a hub that combines advanced manufacturing, research, industry, skills development and the community.


Rockwell Automation announces Blake Moret to become chairman

14 September, 2017

Rockwell Automation has announced that its board of directors has elected president and CEO Blake D Moret as chairman of the board effective 1 January 2018.


NHP partnering to help disadvantaged kids

27 June, 2017

NHP is partnering with Southern Cross Kids’ Camps (SCKC) to assist it in expanding its programs across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged kids.


Scott Wooldridge appointed MD of Rockwell Automation for ANZ

20 June, 2017

Rockwell Automation has announced that Scott Wooldridge has been appointed managing director for Australia and New Zealand.


New managing director for ABB Australia

16 June, 2016

Tauno Heinola has been appointed managing director of ABB in Australia.


Safety specialist HIMA opens regional headquarters in Singapore

25 May, 2016

Safety specialist HIMA has chosen Singapore as its hub from which to coordinate activities in the Asia-Pacific region.


Mitsubishi Heavy Industries opens Australian presence

15 April, 2016

MHI Australia aims to strengthen ties with Australia's government institutions, and its economic and industrial sectors, as well as to serve as a base for developing relationships with Australia's academic bodies, including universities and research institutions.


Rockwell appoints new NZ country manager

08 April, 2016

Rockwell Automation has announced the appointment of Nigel Williams to the role of country manager for New Zealand.


Siemens invests $20 million in new Perth service centre

11 February, 2016

Siemens has officially opened its new state-of-the-art Perth Service Centre with a special visit from the global head of customer service for Siemens' industrial businesses, Dr Thomas Moser, who says this heralds a new era for high-tech service.


Schneider Electric's Brian Morris announced as chairman of EUAA

30 October, 2015

The EUAA plays a large role in advocating for Australia's energy users in the industrial, resources and commercial sector, by working with all stakeholders from government, networks, generation and energy retail to drive reliable, secure and cost-effective energy.


ABB celebrates 60 years of transformer manufacturing in Perth

16 October, 2015

ABB hosted an event at its Malaga factory on 13 October to celebrate the significant milestone of 60 years of transformer manufacturing in Western Australia.


Rittal appoints new MD for ANZ

12 October, 2015

Rittal has appointed Michael Mallia as the new managing director for its Australia and New Zealand business.


LumaSense celebrates 10th anniversary and more than 57 years in sensing

21 September, 2015

LumaSense Technologies, Inc. officially celebrated its 10th anniversary in August, but its legacy in the sensing industry dates back to 1958 with the founding of Impac Infrared, which LumaSense acquired in 2007.


Schneider Electric appoints new industry director

15 September, 2015

Schneider Electric has named Mauro DelleMonache as its new industry director for Australia. Mauro will head Schneider Electric's automation product offering, as part of Schneider Electric's overall automation efficiency solutions.


  • All content Copyright © 2025 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd