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Maintenance shutdowns for 80 plants

Thursday 20 November 2008

CHEMICAL company BASF is putting 80 of its plants into shutdown, in a move expected to impact 20,000 workers worldwide.


Cordless drill and driver with torque shut-off

Thursday 25 September 2008

VEK TOOLS has released two cordless units said to have long-lasting concentrated power for a variety of maintenance operations.


Shock absorbing bollard protects fixed assets

Wednesday 24 September 2008

BARRIER Security Products says it has helped a supermarket chain prevent damages to the fixed assets at its Victorian distribution centre by installing a shock absorbing bollard.


Electrical upgrades to keep Bowen mines going

Monday 15 September 2008

MINES and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson has announced an $80m upgrade project for the Bowen region’s electrical infrastructure , including a new substation and high voltage power line.


Floor-mounted high impact protection system

Friday 29 August 2008

BOSTON Retail has released a sustainable floor-mounted high impact protection system which protects vulnerable areas and equipment from damage.


Robot laser technology saves millions on turbine repairs

Tuesday 26 August 2008

A RESEARCH team from Swinburne University is bringing a robotic laser to Adelaide in September to maintain a turbine at the TXU Torrens Island power stations.


Coating process renders pipes erosion and impact resistant

Thursday 21 August 2008

INNERLINE Pipe has released information about its patented coating process for pipelines and other parts.


Phosphate Hill plant operational, cost $49m

Wednesday 16 July 2008

INCITEC Pivot says its Phosphate Hill ammonium phosphate plant has resumed normal operations, but its temporary closure cost the company $49m.


Maintenance impacts on gold production

Wednesday 23 April 2008

NEWCREST Mining, a gold mining company expects its full-year output to take a hit because of a major maintenance shutdown at one of its plants.


Tough plastics

Thursday 21 February 2008

DOTMAR has released two new treated plastics which resist scratches, ultraviolet rays (UV), chemicals and impact, for use in engineering and manufacturing processes.


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