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Fieldbus Foundation registers first FOUNDATION H1 device couplers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:19:27 +0000

MooreHawke and Pepperl+Fuchs are the first FOUNDATION fieldbus device coupler suppliers to pass the FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 registration process.

$20.6 million in Climate Ready grants to support 324 jobs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:59:27 +0000

The Australian Government has announced $20.6 million in grants to 32 businesses, for projects supporting around 324 green jobs, under the Rudd government's Climate Ready program.

Emerson impresses with new technologies and strategies in Brisbane

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:13:00 +0000

Emerson's ‘Performance Without Compromise’ event in Brisbane showcases new technologies in plant wireless and human-centred design.

Pressure calibration manufacturer opens Australian office

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:17:41 +0000

Pressure measurement and calibration equipment company DH-Budenberg has opened an office in Australia.

NHP opens new branch in Launceston

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:27:53 +0000

NHP Electrical Engineering Products opened a new Launceston branch on 19 October.

Australian hazardous areas standards now available

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:32:50 +0000

Standards Australia has published three new hazardous areas standards to supersede existing standards in Australia and New Zealand.

OHS smarts and solutions at The Safety Show and Sydney Materials Handling show

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:32:44 +0000

Workshops, seminars, demonstrations and acres of safety products and services are expected to draw around 10,000 visitors to Sydney Showground for The Safety Show and the Sydney Materials Handling show next week.

Emerson acquires EIM Controls

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:29:34 +0000

Emerson Process Management has acquired EIM Controls, a manufacturer of valve actuators.

Honeywell launches new carbon management information solution

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:35:28 +0000

Honeywell has launched its Carbon Management Information Solution to help Australian process manufacturers more easily understand their obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act (NGER).

Inaco and Mettler Toledo join forces in Australia

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:30:01 +0000

Inaco Automation Controls and Mettler Toledo have announced a new distribution alliance in Australia.

AMS Instrumentation picks up GE Sensing distribution

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:56:42 +0000

AMS Instrumentation & Calibration has been appointed distributor for the Panametrics, General Eastern and Rheonik divisions of GE Sensing throughout Australia.

B&R Automation appoint Daanet as distributor for ANZ

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:55:50 +0000

Daanet has been appointed Australian and New Zealand distributor for Bernecker & Rainer.

Idex Fluid and Metering receive Frost & Sullivan award

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:18:58 +0000

Idex Fluid and Metering have received the award 2009 Asia Pacific Positive Displacement Pump Company of the Year award from Frost & Sullivan.

Emerson opens office in Ho Chi Minh City

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:22:33 +0000

Emerson Process Management Asia Pacific has established a new sales, engineering and service office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Yokogawa opens office in Townsville

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:36:56 +0000

With the aim of enhancing service for customers in Queensland, Yokogawa Australia has opened an office in Townsville.

ICA's MD gives half his company to dedicated staff

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:35:46 +0000

Staff dedication has been rewarded in a rare way by the MD of Australian materials handling specialist Industrial Conveying (Aust).

ISA ratifies ISA-100.11a industrial wireless standard

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:02:37 +0000

The ISA Standards & Practices Board (S&P) has voted to approve the ISA-100.11a wireless standard, making it an official ISA Standard.

NZ's EMEX trade show to return in 2010

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:21:12 +0000

New Zealand’s largest and oldest engineering, machinery, electronics and manufacturing industry trade show is returning next year.

Top-of-the-line control training for engineering students

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:02:58 +0000

Honeywell and Danfoss have provided technology to help engineering students learn plant control.

Fieldbus Foundation releases updated H1 and HSE test kits

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:31:11 +0000

The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the release of its latest FOUNDATION fieldbus conformance and interoperability test kits for use by plant automation equipment suppliers.