AMWU: Giving one of the nation’s largest train-building contracts to South Korea an act...
The AMWU launched a scathing attack on the Baird Government following its decision to build NSW’s $2.3 billion inter-city train fleet overseas.
The contract was...
Santos posts A$1.4m first-half loss
Australian energy company Santos has recorded a US$1,104 million (A$1.4 million) first half net loss caused by the massive impairment charge on its LNG...
Caterpillar to shed 155 jobs as it continues business restructuring
Caterpillar will be focusing on exploring strategic alternatives for certain mining products as part of the company's plan to optimise its manufacturing footprint.
The company...
Lithium Australia to commence Sileach pilot plant trials within weeks
Lithium Australia (LIT) has provided an update on the progress relating to its Sileach™ pilot plant for the extraction of lithium from silicate minerals...
ABB’s YuMi wins high recognition at the inaugural Golden Finger awards
Leading global technology company ABB announced that its YuMi® robot solution – the world’s first truly collaborative robot – was recognised with a prestigious...
UGL as part of RailConnect Consortium to build NSW’s new inter-city train fleet
UGL Limited announced that its unincorporated joint venture with Hyundai Rotem and Mitsubishi Electric Australia, RailConnect NSW, has won a $2.3 billion contract to...
Dematic makes first shipment of its new AGV range
Leading material handling and logistics automation company Dematic announced that it has made its first delivery of the company’s new range of Automated Guided...
New biofuels pilot plant in Gladstone receives government approval
Queensland’s Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has approved the construction of a new biofuels plant near Gladostone.
The new pilot plant, which will be...
Universal Robina Corporation set to acquire Australia’s second largest salty snacks maker
Philippines food company Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has agreed to acquire Snack Brands Australia for $600 million.
URC, which has a significant and growing presence...
Australian manufacturers must embrace innovation to compete, says Seeley International
Seeley International, Australia’s largest air conditioning manufacturer and market leader in the design and manufacture of ducted and portable heating and cooling products, has...
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APS Industrial expands regional footprint with Control Technologies acquisition
APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.
