How sweet it is: cane processors profit with green energy and environmental benefits
03 September, 2013 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsA global leader in the production of green energy from food and agribusiness wastewater is deploying advanced anaerobic technologies that achieve high returns of biogas from the world’s largest crop - sugar cane.
Australian PMI 4.4 points higher in August
03 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Industry GroupImprovements in the production, employment and new orders subindexes saw the manufacturing sector contract at a slower rate in August. The Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index was 4.4 points higher at 46.4 for the month.
Dying or just changing? Future of Australian manufacturing uncertain
03 September, 2013Uncertainty is brewing in Australia's manufacturing sector, Business Review Australia has reported. While Australia appears to have escaped the global economic crisis relatively unscathed, the manufacturing sector has been hardest hit by China's decelerating economy.
Anti-dumping Commission investigates imported wind towers
02 September, 2013The new Australian Anti-dumping Commission has launched an investigation into wind towers imported from China and Korea in response to an application from the Australian Wind Tower Manufacturing Alliance.
Endress+Hauser acquires instrumentation firm
02 September, 2013Endress+Hauser has signed an agreement with Rockwell Collins to acquire Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. The companies anticipate the transaction will be completed in the next few months.
Agilent opens $25m Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Victoria
30 August, 2013Measurement company Agilent Technologies has announced the opening of its new Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Mulgrave, Victoria. The $25 million centre houses cutting-edge research and testing laboratories, as well as user demo and training facilities.
Honeywell announces new services and technologies at HUG 2013
30 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell this week announced several new technologies and services at the 2013 Honeywell Users Group (HUG) Asia-Pacific Symposium. The offerings will help plant workers redefine how they maintain system uptime and reliability, while providing safer operations, Honeywell says.
Oil and gas growth for Drillsearch
30 August, 2013Oil and gas producer Drillsearch has doubled its production target for the year ahead, leading to a surge in its share price.
Honeywell announces Unisim Design Challenge winner at HUG 2013
28 August, 2013Honeywell has announced that Mohd Shariq Khan, a student from Yeungnam University in South Korea, has won its annual Asia-Pacific student competition. Mohd will showcase his winning design at the 2013 Honeywell Users Group (HUG) Asia-Pacific Symposium this week in Perth.
China's Sino Iron project a challenging investment, says Emerson Process Management
28 August, 2013Emerson Director of the Mining and Power Industries Alan Novak has provided an update on China's mining investments outside its borders.
China demanding more online quality assurance products and solutions
28 August, 2013China is experiencing a strong, but unexpected, rise in demand for online quality assurance products and solutions.
Holden will perish under a Liberal govt, BMW boss claims
27 August, 2013The future looks bleak for auto manufacturing operations in Australia, claims BMW Group Australia Managing Director Phil Horton. If the Liberal party wins the upcoming election, it will be the death of Holden in Australia, he says.
Honeywell introduces Cyber Security Dashboard at HUG 2013
26 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell today launched several new technologies at the HUG 2013. The technologies include the Cyber Security Dashboard - an advanced dashboard that helps industrial plants better manage control-system cybersecurity.
Honeywell showcases new solutions at HUG 2013
26 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell is showcasing its newest technology solutions at the 2013 Honeywell Users Group Asia-Pacific Symposium. The symposium features solutions including Experion Collaboration Station and Premium Platorm for Experion Virtualization Solutions.
BHP Billiton executive share awards cut by 35%
23 August, 2013BHP Billiton’s top executives will lose out on more than $26 million in share grants, due to a 35% reduction in the number of shares paid out as part of its five-year long-term incentive plan (LTIP).
