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Powering up with Siemens

Monday 05 January 2009

Siemens Australia was recently awarded a $10 million contract by the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) to provide electricity at the new coal terminal to be constructed at Newcastle Port, Kooragang Island, in New South Wales.


Modular safety lighting

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Treotham Automation has launched the Elfin modular safety lighting range, which includes warning lights, access illuminators and machinery cabinet lights.


$10 m portable power solution

Tuesday 26 August 2008

ABB Australia has won a $10-million contract from United Group Resources to help provide reliable power for Incitec Pivot Limited’s new ammonium nitrate plant at Moranbah in Queensland.


Sustainable development policy

Monday 23 June 2008

HMG Westhill will discuss its sustainable development philosophy on Stand 9051 at QME 2008.


Large technology range on show

Wednesday 18 June 2008

Siemens is a technology-based solution provider in the areas of water, energy, environment, healthcare, productivity, mobility, safety and security and will display a wide range of its capabilities on Stand 4011 at QME 2008.


An electrical solution for QME

Friday 30 May 2008

i.Power Solutions will highlight its electrical expertise on Stand 2033 at QME 2008.


Flood recovery in mines

Friday 08 February 2008

THE Queensland Mines Inspectorate has reminded mine operators to consider the hazards created by the recent rains, flooding and the resultant disruption, while attempting to restore operations.


Electrical fuse safety alert

Sunday 19 August 2007

A NUMBER of incidents have occurred where fuses have failed, resulting in arc blast damage to electrical enclosures in a motor control centre, according to NSW Department Of Primary Industries Director, Mine Safety Operations Branch Rob Regan.


Substation power for Hope Downs

Monday 13 August 2007

ABB will install a $13.5 million substation for Rio Tinto which will provide power to the Hope Downs iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.


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