New director of IChemE Safety Centre announced
04 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Institution of Chemical EngineersTrish Kerin has been appointed as director of the Institution of Chemical Engineers' new IChemE Safety Centre (ISC). The ISC will initially operate out of Melbourne.
Domestic gas supply shortage predicted by 2021
03 February, 2014The 2nd Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) has highlighted the challenges of domestic gas supply in Western Australia, the DomGas Alliance says.
DriveAcademy program dates released
31 January, 2014 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdThe dates for SEW-Eurodrive's DriveAcademy motor and drive training program have been released. The nationwide program will commence in late March 2014.
Abstracts invited for Chemeca 2014
31 January, 2014Chemeca 2014 organisers have issued a call for abstracts for the chemical engineering conference. The closing date for papers is 10 March.
Schneider Electric offers CIP optimisation solutions
30 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricA new agreement between Schneider Electric and Process Partners will deliver clean-in-place (CIP) optimisation solutions to the food and beverage sector.
Pilz signals training high on the agenda in 2014
29 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPPilz has signalled that safety is high on the agenda for manufacturing companies this year, with an unprecedented demand for its training courses.
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.
