Manufacturer invests in CNC machining centres at its Sydney manufacturing complex
30 March, 2009
Macnaught Australia, a lubrication equipment manufacturer, has just invested more than $1.2 million on advanced technology CNC machining centres at its Sydney manufacturing complex.
World's smallest machined part on display at Austech
30 March, 2009
The world's smallest machined part will be on display at Austech 2009, along with a range of new products and technologies showcased for the Australian manufacturing industry.
OHS pioneer Eric Wigglesworth dies
25 March, 2009
Australian OHS pioneer Dr Eric Wigglesworth died on the weekend, days short of presenting a paper to the Safety In Action Conference calling for systemic change to the research into workplace health.
Siemens appoints new partners
17 March, 2009
Siemens has enhanced its Channel Partner program with the recent appointment of a number of authorised resellers of industry products throughout Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
