O'Farrell warns Orica of plant closure with future leaks
09 January, 2012NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says he will close Orica's Newcastle chemical plant if there are any more leaks.
Orica resumes ammonium nitrate, nitric acid production
16 December, 2011Orica has resumed ammonium nitrate production at its Newcastle plant after repeated chemical leaks almost shut down the site.
Have your say on NSW’s Manufacturing Industry Action Plan
07 November, 2011Individuals and organisations are invited to have their say and contribute to the development of a Manufacturing Industry Action Plan for NSW.
NSW taskforces to grow manufacturing and professional services
17 October, 2011The NSW Government has appointed Industry Taskforces to develop Industry Action Plans for the state’s manufacturing and professional services sectors.
Workers 'not fooled' by carbon scare campaign
04 October, 2011Mining and construction workers support a carbon tax because "they aren't fools" and recognise it won't hurt the industry, a union boss has told a federal inquiry.
Testing for Z quality steel
02 July, 2010 by John Dryden*The term ‘Z’ quality has been used for many years. It is often specified for critical applications in structures such as offshore oil and gas platforms (particularly the node joints), ball mills, heavy flanges and some pressure vessels. These applications endure high levels of stress from loading or from excessive restraint of welded sections, particularly where heavy plate sections are used.
Firepump workshop
31 March, 2010Pump Industry Australia (PIA) is conducting a Firepump Workshop in Sydney on 12 May 2010. Suitable for consulting engineers, fire protection companies, fire-pump packagers, fire authorities and other regulatory bodies within the industry, the workshop will discuss fire pumps to AS 2941-2008 - Fixed fire protection installations.
Hunter Valley to get renewable energy farm
10 February, 2010Renewable energy farm planned to be running near Scone by 2013.
Energy management: providing the key to a green and profitable future
14 December, 2009 by Corrie F Jansen van Rensburg*The current increasing pressure on industry to clean up environmental performance is regarded by many as a direct conflict with one of industry’s primary goals - management of operational costs in order to increase profitability.
$20.6 million in Climate Ready grants to support 324 jobs
10 November, 2009The Australian Government has announced $20.6 million in grants to 32 businesses, for projects supporting around 324 green jobs, under the Rudd government's Climate Ready program.
Carbon management solution
20 October, 2009 byHoneywell has released its Carbon Management Information Solution to help Australian process manufacturers to more easily understand their obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act (NGER).Â
Honeywell launches new carbon management information solution
13 October, 2009Honeywell has launched its Carbon Management Information Solution to help Australian process manufacturers more easily understand their obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act (NGER).
Australia's CPRS now delayed
12 May, 2009The introduction of Australia’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is being delayed a year, but legislation is still expected to be passed this year. This will give businesses affected by the CPRS some breathing space, but also provide some certainty if the legislation is passed.
Increased international cooperation on standards for energy efficiency needed
08 April, 2009Cooperation on International Standards to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions was given a major boost by a workshop in Paris, France, on 16–17 March 2009, which brought together 290 experts from the public and private sector. Presentations and discussion panels provided insights on the requirements and challenges related to energy efficiency and related standardisation work in a variety of fields, including industrial systems.
Government providing 10% investment allowance at NMW
10 February, 2009The government’s 10% investment allowance for capital equipment purchases will cover deals made at National Manufacturing Week, to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 12–15 May 2009.
