Aurecon names new industry director, mining
20 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty LtdAurecon has announced the appointment of Garth Higgo as industry director, mining. Reporting to Stephen Wells, the company's chief business development officer, Higgo will lead the strategic growth of Aurecon's resources business globally.
Fortescue Metals and Murray Goulburn case studies at ACI Connect conference
18 February, 2014Australia's new automation, control and instrumentation conference, ACI Connect, will include case studies featuring new technology installations at Fortescue Metals Group (system information modelling) and Murray Goulburn (milk powder drying).
CCIWA CEO to chair AOG plenary session
17 February, 2014Deidre Willmott, the recently appointed CEO of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, will chair the plenary session at this week's Australasian Oil and Gas (AOG) Exhibition and Conference.
Emerson Process Management exhibiting at AOG
16 February, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management will be exhibiting at stand K8 at the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition. The event will be held from 19 to 21 February in Perth.
Engineering conference especially for automation, control and instrumentation professionals
12 February, 2014Industry 4.0, cybersecurity, ethernet in industry, machine safety, future manufacturing and skills shortages are just some of the hot topics that will be covered at the inaugural ACI Connect conference. Book your space at this two-day, must-attend event now.
GE Oil & Gas launches downstream technology solutions
11 February, 2014 | Supplied by: GE EnergyGE Oil & Gas has announced the launch of its new downstream technology solutions (DTS) business to more efficiently supply equipment and services to refining and petrochemical markets.
Schneider Electric's acquisition of Invensys seen as positive and potentially industry-changing
10 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricAlready a discrete-manufacturing leader, Schneider's acquisition of Invensys allows the company to bring a process-heavy portfolio into its fold.
Sustainability - the key to success
07 February, 2014 by Rocco de Villiers* | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricWhile most of the market fundamentals driving increased global demand are still prevalent, it is clear that only the companies which are able to manage cost along their entire supply chain, and manage production and scheduling based on better demand forecasting, will have the sustainable business model to thrive.
Rockwell names new state manager for Vic and Tas
06 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaTim 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.
New director of IChemE Safety Centre announced
04 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Institution of Chemical EngineersTrish Kerin has been appointed as director of the Institution of Chemical Engineers' new IChemE Safety Centre (ISC). The ISC will initially operate out of Melbourne.
Domestic gas supply shortage predicted by 2021
03 February, 2014The 2nd Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) has highlighted the challenges of domestic gas supply in Western Australia, the DomGas Alliance says.
DriveAcademy program dates released
31 January, 2014 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdThe dates for SEW-Eurodrive's DriveAcademy motor and drive training program have been released. The nationwide program will commence in late March 2014.
Abstracts invited for Chemeca 2014
31 January, 2014Chemeca 2014 organisers have issued a call for abstracts for the chemical engineering conference. The closing date for papers is 10 March.
Schneider Electric offers CIP optimisation solutions
30 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricA new agreement between Schneider Electric and Process Partners will deliver clean-in-place (CIP) optimisation solutions to the food and beverage sector.
Pilz signals training high on the agenda in 2014
29 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPPilz has signalled that safety is high on the agenda for manufacturing companies this year, with an unprecedented demand for its training courses.
