90-plus exhibitors already confirmed for EMEX 2014
28 January, 2014More than 90 exhibitors are already confirmed for EMEX 2014, the biennial engineering, manufacturing, machinery, electronics and technology industry event. Event organisers say that, of the 90-plus exhibitors, more than 35% are new to the show.
Metso to build valve technology centre in Korea
24 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Metso Automation (ANZ) Pty LtdMetso has announced plans to build a greenfield global valve technology centre in Chungju, South Korea, in response to the growing global demand for reliable valve technology. The new facility will begin global deliveries in September.
Schneider Electric names new vice-president of industry business
23 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricPhilippe 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.
Saputo acquires 52% stake in WCB
23 January, 2014Canadian dairy company Saputo has won the bidding war for Warrnambool Butter and Cheese (WCB), announcing that it has acquired 52.7% of the company's shares.
Emerson, Fieldbus Foundation, Siemens present joint white paper
23 January, 2014 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson, Fieldbus Foundation and Siemens joined forces at the ISA Automation Week conference to present a white paper: FDI Meets Plant's Device Integration Needs.
Schneider Electric completes $5bn Invensys acquisition
22 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has completed its acquisition of Invensys PLC. The acquisition is reported to be worth US$5 billion. According to the company, the resulting combined entity will “have a unique position in industrial and infrastructure end-markets”.
CAPS to exclusively distribute Pedro Gil blowers in Aust
22 January, 2014CAPS Australia has signed an exclusive Australian distributorship for Pedro Gil positive displacement blowers.
Ai Group comments on SA Govt response to Holden closure
22 January, 2014The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has released a comment on the South Australian Government's response to the Holden closure.
Cooper Basin to boom in 2014
17 January, 2014The Cooper Basin is expected to boom in 2014, with some of the biggest names in oil and gas developing exploration programs in the region. According to Magnum Hunter Resources, the area will be snapped up within the next 12 months.
Holdens likely to be made in South Korea
17 January, 2014Holden production is likely to be shifted to South Korea once General Motors ceases manufacturing in Australia, ABC News has reported.
Rockwell Automation on the Move back by popular demand
16 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation on the Move is returning to Melbourne in 2014. To be held at Melbourne Park Function Centre on 25 and 26 March 2014, the event will demonstrate how the latest industry practices are turning marketplace challenges into advantages.
Australian economy will suffer from collapse of auto manufacturing, says Ford boss
16 January, 2014The collapse of Australia's auto manufacturing sector will cause the economy to suffer in the long term, Ford CEO Alan Mulally said at the Detroit motor show.
China looking to expand sustainably, experts say
14 January, 2014As they expand internationally, Chinese companies are looking to increase production efficiency in environmentally friendly ways while ensuring long-term profitability, China News has reported.
Rising LNG prices could hurt Aust GDP
13 January, 2014Manufacturing Australia's Ben Eade says that rising LNG prices could wipe $13 billion a year off Australia's GDP. The manufacturing industry is calling for the government to cap gas prices to aid a manufacturing resurgence.
Productivity Commission highlights bleak future for Australian car manufacturing
10 January, 2014 by Kylar Loussikian, The ConversationA substantial increase in vehicle manufacturing is needed if Australia is ever to have a sustainable car industry, according to preliminary findings released today by the Productivity Commission's inquiry into Australia's Automotive Manufacturing Industry.
