FOLLOWING the announcement by Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard of the Government's new workplace relations agenda, the Australian Industry Group issued a statement.
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Lean – a weapon during economic pressures
IT IS fully expected when interest rates show signs of increasing and talk emerges of economic challenges, mainstream media highlights the potential pitfalls for business.
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“Revolutionary” compressors hit the road
WITH manufacturers now having a strong focus on cutting energy costs and reducing their carbon footprint, CompAir believe it’s on a winner with the company’s new Quantima air compressor range.
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No more trucking falls
ONE in four truck drivers admit to having fallen off a truck and, despite the relatively low heights, the falls often break bones and can even cause severe head injuries.
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Can’t stand the heat? Get a robot
BHP Billiton Nickel West is the world's third largest producer of nickel-in-concentrate, providing 16 per cent of global supply.
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Stacking the odds
MOST companies that operate large warehouses experience floor space problems - typically those with varied stock keeping units (SKUs).
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Powerfully precise lifting
YORK Precision Plastics may not have much of a public profile but its products certainly do.
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Tracking towards a bold vision for 2020
ABOUT 14 years' ago Interface's founder and chairman Ray Anderson had an epiphany - he wanted the carpet manufacturer to continue to grow but to have zero impact on the environment.
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Reducing Murray Goulburn’s carbon footprint
JUST five months after installing a
new Quantima air compressor,
Australia’s largest milk processor,
Murray Goulburn (MGC) is on track
to save $147,000 in annual energy and
maintenance costs and reduce CO2
emissions by more than 1,908 tonnes
over 12 months.
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Tracking towards a bold vision for 2020
ABOUT 14 years’ ago Interface’s founder and chairman Ray Anderson had an epiphany – he wanted the carpet manufacturer to continue to grow but to have zero impact on the environment.
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National emissions reporting may see more “green” fleets
WITH the new National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act in its first reporting stage, Australian businesses could expect to see dramatic changes in fleet management, and in particular, fuel management.
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QMan offers seminars on manufacturing excellence
A RANGE of free seminars designed to help Queensland manufacturers become more competitive will be held at the 2008 Queensland Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (QMan) at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from October 21-23.
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Stop leaking profits in the factory
MANY food processing lines and perishable product handling systems are heavily dependent on efficient heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems.
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Metal marking for etching, polishing and annealing
TODAY nearly every industry has a need for permanent metal marking. Whether it's marking tools with serial numbers, medical devices with logos or even producing architectural signage that calls for a sleek look on metal surfaces, businesses are in need of metal marking solutions.
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Showing the benefits of real time automation systems
AUSTRALIA manufacturers have to regularly assess their automation systems to respond to changing business conditions as well as new regulatory requirements, such as the Federal Government’s new Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program.
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Size does matter with HSM
NEARLY all manufacturers maintain that they can machine 3D-surfaces; their linear drives achieve well above 100 m/min and they can reach an accuracy of one micron - so why should one bother to compare?
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Streamlining process operations with an online batching system
A leading Australian food manufacturer uses an automation and control system from Citect to improve efficiency and productivity.
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Ways of reducing your carbon footprint
IN recognition of the need to protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Governments are developing new legislation in relation to carbon trading and the introduction of carbon permits.
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Trucks taking on climate change
CLIMATE change has presented the Australian community, industry and Government with a need for a revolutionary policy approach in the establishment of commodity and financial markets aimed at facilitating the reduction of greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions.
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What you should know about hand injuries
THE HAND is a complex and unique instrument that is only ever really appreciated after it has been injured, according to plastic surgeon, Dr Eddy Dona.
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