ROCKWELL Automation has released a new white paper which tells of how to reduce facilities’ energy consumption with HVAC control upgrade technology.
02/12/2009
ACCORDING to Rockwell Automation, two factors can influence the success of a given maintenance strategy: people and equipment.
28/10/2008
ACCORDING to ALLscope Industrial Services, a maintenance and reliability survey conducted by Rockwell Automation found limited personnel and budget are the main obstacles to scheduled maintenance plans.
21/04/2009
BALDOR Electric’s Weaverville Plant in the US has not just implemented lean systems within the factory itself, but is spreading the Six Sigma methodology to its suppliers.
05/01/2009
ACCORDING to the ARC Advisory Group, automated factory maintenance and management has a new war front, in the form of factory automation safety networks.
27/02/2009
EMERSON Process Management has entered into a five-year global framework agreement with Shell to serve as its Main Automation Contractor on future projects.
10/02/2010
DULUX is investing NZ$28m ($23m) in upgrading its Hutt Valley paint manufacturing plant.
27/08/2009
NESTLE and Cereal Partners Worldwide say their upgrade of the Wahgunyah Uncle Toby’s factory will not result in job cuts.
15/01/2009
EMERSON Process Management and Beamex have entered into a strategic alliance which will offer integrated asset management and calibration to regulated industries.
21/10/2008
POWER and automation technology group ABB has acquired Vectek Electronics, a New Zealand company.
06/05/2008
THE INSTITUTE of Instrumentation Control & Automation is holding a site tour at Weidmuller Australia on 26 May 2009, including a surge and transient protection presentation.
21/05/2009
POWER and automation technology provider ABB will upgrade a power substation for Rio Tinto to increase production capacity at the miner’s Pilbara sites.
07/05/2008
SIEMENS has developed the ViaCC video-based software to detect leaks in industrial environments.
23/11/2009
TREOTHAM Automation says it’s Plant and Equipment Risk Assessment Service provides a comprehensive risk assessment and harm minimisation process, to ensure plant and equipment safe to operate.
15/02/2010
YOKOGAWA Australia says it will be exhibiting its oil and gas facility instruments and maintenance systems at the 2009 Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association conference.
08/05/2009
FLUKE has published a free application note which shows how facility managers can save energy and money during the economic downturn.
29/09/2009
MINING equipment manufacturer Bradken says the mining boom means its financial situation has improved, allowing it to spend more on upgrading facilities and adding on new machining capabilities.
13/08/2008
ENDRESS+HAUSER has written about its role in the award-winning Western Corridor Recycled Water Project (WCRWP) in south east Queensland.
05/01/2009
BILFINGER Berger Services has expanded its operations in the Hunter region in a $1m move, creating 25 new jobs, and investing in new facilities and equipment.
09/03/2009
ACONEX has released the Supplier Documents software to help engineering contractors and asset owners handle large volumes of documentation and track items.
10/12/2009