Industry News
Siemens invests in Australian electrical drives technology business
Siemens Ltd Australia and New Zealand has acquired the business of Emsby Pty Ltd, a Queensland-based electrical drives technology company supplying the infrastructure and process industries.
[ + ]Chinese market for centrifugal pumps driven by demand from developing infrastructure
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, titled Chinese Positive Displacement and Centrifugal Pumps Market, reveals that the market earned revenues of US$6.1 billion in 2006 and estimates this will reach US$18.1 billion in 2013.
[ + ]Recruitment company addresses engineer shortfall
As Australia experiences an over 18,000 shortfall of engineers, Chandler Macleod has re-launched strengthened specialist brand Entec to help clients attract the best talent.
[ + ]Electronic Device Description Language website launched
ISA's Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) standards committee, ISA-SP104, has launched a website (www.eddl.org) that gives information about the standard and offers resources for learning more about EDDL technology.
[ + ]Honeywell awarded for market leadership
Honeywell Process Solutions has received the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Leadership for its automation and software solutions in the oil and gas industry.
[ + ]Unified solution for device integration
The EDDL Cooperation Team (ECT) and the FDT Group have agreed to combine their efforts and work towards a unified solution for device integration that is compatible with both technologies.
[ + ]Centenary celebrations for Flexco
Flexco – Flexible Steel Lacing Company – celebrated 100 years of ‘connecting the world’ as the company kicked off its centennial year on the anniversary of its formation on 27 March.
[ + ]Sunny outlook for OEM
OEM Technology Solutions Pty Ltd has opened a Brisbane office, establishing a permanent presence in The Sunshine State.
[ + ]New Instrumentation & Control Master Course
After the successful launch in Johannesburg, IDC Technologies are now launching their Instrumentation and Control Master Series Course in Sydney. The 4-day course, spearheaded by Dr Rodney Jacobs involves interactive learning with multiple specialists presenting throughout the program.
[ + ]Chairman of the board chosen
Flowserve Corporation has announced that Thomas E Ferguson has been chosen as chairman of the board for the Hydraulic Institute (HI) for 2007-2008.
[ + ]Careers evening for engineering students
The Sydney Division of Young Engineers Australia is holding a careers evening in the Great Hall, Tower Building at the University of Technology, Sydney from 6pm to 9.30pm on 26 April.
[ + ]Name change for Treotham
Energy chain, power and cable and polymer bearing specialist, Treotham Trading has changed its name to Treotham Automation to reflect its growing influence in this sector.
[ + ]Manufacturing training facility for SA
Pneumatic and automation technology provider, SMC Pneumatics has opened a new training facility in Adelaide.
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