John Deere secures electric future with Kreisel Electric battery tech expansion

John Deere is investing in electric propulsion with the announcement that it is funding an expansion of the company Kreisel Electric with regards to the company’s battery production capacity. With a focus on moving towards electric propulsion, John Deere has announced that it will be investing in expanding Kreisel Electric’s battery production capacity to expand …

Victoria’s new cabinet will promote transport integration, RA says

The Andrews ministry’s cabinet for Victoria was announced on 5 December, with a focus placed on developing public infrastructure and road projects. As part of the announced ministers, leading the Department of Transport and Planning, Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan will remain Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop and Minister for …

Polo Citrus helps to effectively control dust on site

Polo Citrus is continually listening to its customers, to better service their needs and improve solutions. With service a priority, Polo values developing personal relationships with customers and come to the discussion with a wealth of industry knowledge.  Each installation is different – the material, the weather, the machinery and the staff. Polo Citrus looks …

ASBEC announces new president

The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has appointed a new president, Tanya Cox, as  architect Professor Ken Maher AO steps down after seven years in the role. Cox is a non-executive director of various ASX-listed and unlisted boards, is the former chair of the Green Building Council of Australia and World Green Building Council …

QLD government audits sites for new housing development

In an outcome of the Queensland Housing Summit held in October, the state government will be undertaking a three-month audit of state government-owned land and buildings to identify opportunities for residential development. Making the announcement today, deputy premier and minister for state development Steven Miles said seven sites were already shortlisted from “hundreds of potential …

Downer announces new CEO

Downer today announced that after an extensive succession process, Peter Tompkins will be appointed chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director of the Downer Group following the retirement of Grant Fenn in February 2023. Tompkins steps into the CEO position after almost 18 months as Downer’s chief operating officer. Downer’s Chairman, Mark Chellew, thanked Fenn …

Clean cabin air with the Freshfilter

SmartTech Australia’s Freshfilter combines the durability of stainless-steel components with high-grade HEPA filters and digital controllers that monitor cabin pressure, CO2 and hydrocarbons.  All Freshfilter systems utilise advanced cabin air filtration technologies designed to combat health issues that can arise as a result of to poor air quality. The Freshfilter range includes:  F20 – with …

McLanahan appoints new mineral systems sales director

Global process solutions provider company, McLanahan Corporation has appointed Lee Hillyer as director of sales – mineral systems. Hillyer will be responsible for leading and developing all commercial aspects of the McLanahan Mineral Systems business in markets outside of North America, including sales, service and product support.   In his role at McLanahan, Hillyer will …