Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International will hold its first annual MESA Australia Seminar in Melbourne on 7 September 2010.
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Company claims conveying solution reduces forklift injuries
Though forklift truck fleets play an important role in bulk materials handling operations, an Australian materials handling specialist is designing automated systems which it claims will replace the need for forklifts.
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Precision measurement technology wins Barry Inglis Medal
Australian National University physicist Professor Ken Baldwin has been honoured for his ground-breaking research into precision measurement with this year's Barry Inglis Medal.
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Guard rails versus roof anchors for fall protection
Australia's roof tops bristle with horizontal life lines and roof anchors but, says fall prevention specialist Carl Sachs, most should be replaced with guard rails.
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Chrysler Group relies on Siemens PLM for product development
Chrysler Group, which produces Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Truck and Mopar vehicles and products, has signed-on Siemens PLM’s product lifecycle management (PLM) software for its global product design and development.
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Swire Cold Storage prosecuted after forklift accident
Swire Cold Storage has been prosecuted after a worker was hit by a forklift at the company’s Clayton-based warehouse.
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New big boss for ABB
Power and automation technology company ABB has appointed Axel Kuhr as the new country manager for the company’s Australian operations.
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Speak up about safety: a WorkSafe resource
WorkSafe and the Supply Chain Industry Alliance have joined forces to create a series of resources that encourage workers to speak up about safety.
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Exhibitors flocking to exhibit at AUSPACK PLUS 2011
New exhibitors are signing-up weekly to the AUSPACK PLUS 2011 exhibition to be held in Melbourne in March.
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Australian-made technology wanted
Manufacturers’ Monthly magazine is currently accepting editorial submissions for its ‘Australian Made’ feature stream, to run in the September issue of the magazine.
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The importance of fall protection
Fall Clearance must be accounted for when undertaking work at height, writes Gordon Cadzow of the Fall Protection Manufacturers Association.
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Rolls-Royce engine kits destined for Airbus A330s
Rolls-Royce has won an order from Air Transat for extended TotalCare services and Trent 700EP (Enhanced Performance) engine kits, which are designed to improve efficiency and environmental performance.
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Manhattan Associates named warehouse management provider of the year
Consulting company Frost & Sullivan has named Manhattan Associates ‘Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Provider of the Year in Asia Pacific for 2010’.
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$2.4m skills boost for SMEs
The Australian Government will commit $2.4 million over the next six months to fund more than 300 knowledge and skill development seminars and workshops targeted at small to medium businesses throughout Australia.
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$5.9m secured for manufacturing training
A Queensland-based business development solutions company QMI Solutions is encouraging the Queensland manufacturing industry to “pick up the pace” on current training plans, and it helping to secure $5.9 million of training for the industry.
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Guide to prevent bullying in metalworking industries
Health and safety publisher Pro-Visual has launched a new metalworking safety guide designed to help manufacturing employees prevent verbal and physical bullying in the workplace.
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Ai Group looks to election policies to safeguard economy
The government to be elected on 21 August will have to deal with a domestic and world economy facing renewed economic uncertainty, according to Australian Industry Group chief executive, Heather Ridout.
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Up in the clouds
Most savvy computer-users will recognise the phrase ‘cloud computing’, but how can it help manufacturers manage their business more smartly? Sarah Falson reports.
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New OHS laws explained at WA Safety Show
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) will hold workshops at the WA Safety Show to assist employers meet their obligations under the new occupational health and safety (OHS) laws.
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Chubb recalls faulty 1kg fire extinguishers
Chubb Fire & Security has initiated a recall on Chubb, Quell, Fire Smart, Motorcraft and Flameguard 1kg fire extinguishers as some of the products may be under- or over-filled with powder.
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