Custom Denning’s pantograph-fast-charging electric bus

Bus manufacturer Custom Denning has laid claim to be first in Australia to produce an electric bus equipped with pantograph fast-charging capability (pictured). Thirteen Element 2 buses are now equipped with pantograph charging, with the company demonstrating consecutive 1C fast-charging sessions using a single bus pantograph charger. The event was witnessed by representatives from Transport…

Cost pressures leading companies to consider increasing prices, ending production altogether: AFGC

The Australian Food and Grocery Council, the peak industry lobby for that sector, has warned that manufacturing costs have soared and are threatening the viability of its members. In a statement on Tuesday, the AFGC said while some costs – including for some commodities, energy, and shipping have slightly moderated – others are increasing, and…

InfraBuild first distributor in traceability

Steel manufacturer and distributor InfraBuild has become the first distribution business in Australia to secure accreditation under the Australian Steel Institute’s traceability standard. With the ASI, Steel Compliance Australia has awarded InfraBuild Steel Centre Dandenong the accreditation under AS/NZS 5131. The Australian Steel Institute amended the current standard to include traceability measures in the current…