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.
AOG to expand in 2014
09 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition and ConferenceThe Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG) is set to be even bigger in 2014, with the addition of the Australian Industry Zone, a new exhibition zone that will provide a platform for Australia's oil and gas manufacturers and service companies.
Permasense to exhibit and present at AOG 2014
09 January, 2014Permasense has announced it will exhibit and present at AOG 2014, the Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference, to be held in Perth from 19 to 21 February.
NDT Zone to feature at AOG 2014
08 January, 2014The 2014 Australasian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG) will feature a new zone: the Non-destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring Zone, which is sponsored by the Australian Institute of Non-destructive Testing (AINDT).
National strategy needed to deal with skills shortage
06 January, 2014The critical shortage of skills in the oil and gas industry will need to be filled by foreign workers unless the government and education providers develop a national strategy to deal with the shortage, the AWPA has claimed.
EPA fines AGL for two NOx exceedences
06 January, 2014AGL has been fined $1500 and issued with an official caution for exceeding oxides of nitrogen (NOx) concentration limits on two occasions in 2013.
RSTechED returns to Australia and New Zealand in 2014
20 December, 2013RSTechED is returning to Australia and New Zealand in 2014. Now in its 14th year, the event brings together a diverse range of professionals, including control engineers, manufacturing IT, and plant, operations and maintenance managers.
APM Automation Solutions acquired by Emerson
19 December, 2013 | Supplied by: EmersonAPM Automation Solutions, a leading developer of solids volume and level measurement instrumentation, has been acquired by Emerson and will become part of the Emerson Process Management business.
Yokogawa receives OHSAS certification
16 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty LtdYokogawa Australia has received certification in the occupational health and safety management system standard, the OHSAS 18001:2007, which is likely to become a new international standard.
Queensland mining boom far from over, AMMA says
12 December, 2013The approval of four mining and related infrastructure projects in Queensland shows that the mining boom is far from over, according to the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA).
Schneider Electric contracted to deliver DCPS system for iron ore project
11 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricRoy Hill Iron Ore has engaged Schneider Electric to provide a comprehensive demand chain planning and scheduling (DCPS) system for its West Australian iron ore project.
Jobseeker forum attracts women to mining industry
10 December, 2013 | Supplied by: AMMA (Australian Mines & Metals Association)AMMA is hosting the Connecting Women Jobseeker Forum in Brisbane to attract more women to the mining industry. More than 150 women will have the opportunity to engage directly with employers and enrol in fully funded training at the forum.
Coopers Brewery cracks a second bottling line
09 December, 2013Coopers Brewery officially opened its second bottling line on Friday, 6 December in a ceremony held at its Regency Park brewery in Adelaide.
