Schneider Electric names new vice-president of industry business
23 January, 2014Philippe 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, 2013Emerson 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, 2013Compressed 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, 2013Measurement 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, 2013Little 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, 2013Ulrich 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, 2013ABB 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, 2013Rockwell 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, 2012congatec 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, 2012Chevron will be favouring Australian companies and labour, according to the state government.
ConocoPhillips thinks Australia’s skills shortage is “worrying”
24 July, 2012One of the world’s biggest energy companies says the government needs to do more to address Australia’s skills shortage.
New Technical Director for Rotork Controls
12 June, 2012Rotork has appointed Andrew Withers as the new Technical Director for Rotork Controls.
New Australasia director for IChemE
04 June, 2012The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has appointed a new Australasia director. Peter Slane succeeds Jan Althorp, who has held the position for 10 years.
Turck appoints regional sales manager for NSW
30 April, 2012Turck has appointed Rod MacKenzie as the New South Wales Regional Sales Manager.
Karl Haller joins Phoenix Contact
14 February, 2012Phoenix Contact has appointed Karl Haller as Business Development Manager for the Automation and Process Control business unit, located in the Victorian branch.