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New president of Honeywell Process Solutions announced

28 May, 2014

Vimal Kapur has been announced as the new president of Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS). Kapur comes to the role from the position of vice president/general manager of HPS's Advanced Solutions line of business.


Pilz appoints new business development manager

13 May, 2014

Pilz Australia has announced the appointment of Ian Yeong as its new business development manager. Yeong joined the company in March after eight years with Schneider Electric and three years with Omron.


Schenck Process names new CEO

12 May, 2014

Schenck Process has named Andreas Evertz as its new CEO, effective as of 5 May 2014. Evertz will lead the company in conjunction with Managing Directors Mike Petkovich and Wolfgang Kleinschmidt.


Rockwell names new state manager for Vic and Tas

06 February, 2014

Tim Keech has been appointed to the role of state manager for Victoria and Tasmania for Rockwell Automation. Keech will be responsible for planning, directing and controlling the operations in the two states.


Schneider Electric names new vice-president of industry business

23 January, 2014

Philippe Rambach has been announced as Schneider Electric's new vice-president of industry business. With more than 15 years' experience in senior management positions, Rambach has worked across a range of industries.


Emerson Process Management introduces new GM/MD

12 November, 2013

Emerson Process Management has introduced its new General Manager and Managing Director responsible for Australia and New Zealand: Karl Wigginton.


New Kalgoorlie address for CAPS Australia

28 October, 2013

Compressed Air and Power Solutions (CAPS) Australia is moving - the company is relocating its Kalgoorlie branch to larger premises in West Kalgoorlie.


Agilent opens $25m Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Victoria

30 August, 2013

Measurement company Agilent Technologies has announced the opening of its new Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Mulgrave, Victoria. The $25 million centre houses cutting-edge research and testing laboratories, as well as user demo and training facilities.


From concept to reality: the Little Creatures story

23 July, 2013

Little Creatures began when a group of friends decided to make an idea a reality. The company now produces more than 100,000 hectolitres of beer annually in Fremantle and will soon start production at its new brewery in Geelong.


Spiesshofer announced as CEO of ABB

18 June, 2013

Ulrich Spiesshofer has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of ABB. Currently the head of ABB’s DM division, Spiesshofer will succeed Joe Hogan in the CEO’s role in September.


ABB Australia launches Reconciliation Action Plan

12 June, 2013

ABB Australia has launched its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan to advance opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.


New Managing Director Australia New Zealand for Rockwell Automation

18 January, 2013

Rockwell Automation has appointed a new Managing Director Australia New Zealand. David Hegarty was appointed to the position on 5 November 2012 and will maintain his previous role of Regional Sales Director for the region.


congatec opens office in Australia

12 October, 2012

congatec AG, manufacturer of embedded computer modules, is widening its sales presence in Australia and New Zealand with the opening of a new subsidiary in Queensland.


Wheatstone gas project to favour domestic labour

25 July, 2012

Chevron will be favouring Australian companies and labour, according to the state government.


ConocoPhillips thinks Australia’s skills shortage is “worrying”

24 July, 2012

One of the world’s biggest energy companies says the government needs to do more to address Australia’s skills shortage.


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