Control and automation expo heads west
13 March, 2009
The most recent and innovative process control and automation products will be displayed at a trade show in Bathurst on 25 March 2009.
WA backing large projects to buck job loss trend
12 March, 2009
Western Australia will receive a much-needed boost to its job market this year, with 1500 jobs to be created during the construction of the $3.5 billion Perdaman urea plant in Collie. The plant is just one of a range of large projects that the government is relying on to buck the nation's job loss trend.
Siemens Productivity Tour
11 March, 2009
Siemens will be holding a tour of half-day seminars around Australia and New Zealand from 24 March 2009 to 17 February 2010, to discuss how organisations can achieve maximum productivity while also reducing costs.
AOG doubles previous successes
02 March, 2009
The 2009 Australasian Oil and Gas Expo attracted 7784 visitors, more than double the number of visitors to the 2007 show, according to event organisers.
Flexicon opens Sydney sales office
25 February, 2009
Global bulk handling manufacturer Flexicon has increased its presence in Australia by tripling its manufacturing facilities in Brisbane, Qld, and opening a sales facility in Sydney, NSW.
Grundfos opens Victorian/Tasmanian state office
19 February, 2009
Grundfos Pumps has officially opened its Victorian/Tasmanian state office, after a commemorative ceremony and plaque unveiling held on Friday 13 February.
Trans-Tasman tour for control and automation
18 February, 2009
Rockwell Automation will be touring Australian and New Zealand cities this year, presenting a trade show-style exhibition with workshops and presentations to highlight its latest industrial control and automation solutions.
State Minister opens Champion's new HQ
18 February, 2009
Victoria’s Minister for Industry and Trade, Martin Pakula, has officially opened the new headquarters and manufacturing facility for compressed air specialist, Champion Compressors.
Advantech launches global industrial automation forum
11 February, 2009
Advantech has launched an online industrial automation forum, ADAM, for technical information and applications from around the world.
Government providing 10% investment allowance at NMW
10 February, 2009
The 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.
Online resource for automation integrators
09 February, 2009
The OPC Training Institute has launched a vendor-neutral online resource centre for standards-based OPC technology used in process control and manufacturing automation.
E+H develops mobile mine model
06 February, 2009
Endress+Hauser Australia has developed ‘Mine Model on Wheels’, a working demonstration rig for the mining industry that can be transported around the country to provide a hands-on model for designing complex wet processes, such as flotation cells and thickeners.
Speakers announced for 2009 Fieldbus Foundation assembly
06 February, 2009
Hideaki Miura, Senior Executive Officer and GM, Engineering Division, JGC Corporation, will be the keynote speaker at the Fieldbus Foundation 2009 General Assembly, 4–5 March in Yokohama, Japan.
Rockwell to showcase machine safety range
29 January, 2009
Rockwell Automation will showcase its machine safety products and services at ‘Safety in Action 2009’, being held in Melbourne this March.
Applications open for logistics mentoring program
22 January, 2009
Expressions of interest are being sought from experienced professional logisticians and junior practitioners in NSW and Victoria to participate as mentors or mentees in the LAA/APICS 2009 logistics chain mentoring program.
