movements

Storage solutions supplier SSI Schaefer has moved its international head office to Silverwater, New South Wales.

An office furniture manufacturer has been placed in administration this week, owing $5 million to creditors, staff members and the Australian Taxation Office, according to a report from Smart Company.

Australia’s automotive manufacturers are deciding whether to give Automotive Holdings Group (AHG) the green-light to acquire certain Jeff Wignall Group retail outlets in Victoria for $14 million.

Siemens PLM Software has appointed KC Yee as senior vice president and managing director of its Asia-Pacific operations.

Autodesk has acquired certain technology-related assets from T-Splines, a privately-held surface modeling software company, based in Utah.

Hydraulic solutions provider Custom Fluidpower will increase their support of Queensland industry through the opening of a new branch in Gladstone.

ANCA Group has signed-on as equity partner for Australian waterjet cutting technology provider TECHNI Waterjet, allowing the latter to increase capital and production to meet growing demand.

Caterpillar has struck a deal to buy Hong Kong-listed ERA Mining Machinery for US$887 million, in a move aimed at clawing back more of a share of China’s lucrative mining industry.

SABMiller has bought Foster’s following a three month process of opposition and denials from Australia’s largest brewer that needed help.