Gareth O’Reilly (pictured), who formerly headed Schneider Electric in the Pacific Region and Fletcher Building in Australia, has been appointed as the new CEO & Managing Director of electrical engineering firm Ampcontrol. In a statement on Tuesday, Ampcontrol’s Chair, Greg Sedgwick, praised O’Reilly’s professional calibre, industry experience and international background. “This is a very exciting…
The NSW government is courting plant-based protein companies, encouraging them to consider establishing regional factories in the state via a new prospectus at the AltProteins 25 conference. According to a statement from regional NSW minister Tara Moriarty and others on Tuesday, regional NSW – five key regions are “particularly suited to plant-based protein manufacturing” –…
By John Quiggin, The University of Queensland The federal government’s announcement of a A$600 million rescue package for Glencore’s copper smelting and refining operations in Mount Isa and Townsville marks a definitive shift in Australia’s industry policy. The announcement follows the $2.4 billion rescue of the Whyalla steelworks, and a smaller assistance package for metals…
Industry lobby group the Advanced Materials and Battery Council (AMBC) has rejigged its leadership team, with former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk (pictured) appointed its new chair. In a statement Monday, the AMBC said the former premier brings “proven executive leadership in policy delivery and large-scale industrial development” to the role. Outgoing AMBC Chair Craig Nicol…
Lovells Group appoints renowned polymer chemist Lovells Group has announced the appointment of Emeritus Professor Jacques W.M. Noordermeer of the Netherlands, adding “one of Europe’s most respected polymer chemists” to its engineering team. According to a statement from Lovells, Noordermeer has more than 45 years’ experience advising industry on advanced elastomers, is an Officer in…