Case Studies
Taking the drag out of pumping
A new CSIRO technology that takes the energy-sapping 'drag' out of industrial pumping has been adopted by Glencore's Minara Resources following a successful full-scale trial. [ + ]
Building for the future
Canberra Data Centres (CDC) was formed in 2007 with the purpose of being a trusted partner for data centre services. CDC currently operates three data centres, each of which is custom-designed and built to provide the utmost functionality, security and reliability, with a focus on environmental concerns. [ + ]
ERP efficiency
After many years of managing mutliple disparate systems, it became evident to promotional products manufacturer House of Uniforms that a change of business software and systems was essential for the company's continued growth. [ + ]
Technical team effort
When it comes to successfully designing, engineering and delivering end-to-end solutions in any industry, it inevitably requires the combined knowledge and expertise of various companies to achieve a desired result. When the brief is to think outside the box to not only improve productivity and performance, but to increase flexibility and make significant savings on time and money, this is even truer. [ + ]
Illuminating cultural diversity
The Museum of World Cultures (Museu de Cultures del Món) in Barcelona presents outstanding works from around the world in medieval Catalan buildings. It serves as a platform of preservation and presentation of artistic heritage and knowledge of cultures from Asia, Africa, America and Oceania. [ + ]
Powering the pumps
Supplying 24-hour access to diesel in remote parts of Western Australia's Pilbara region has become much more feasible with the construction of what is believed to be the world’s first fully transportable, solar-powered retail fuel outlets. [ + ]
Maintaining contact
Tasmanian-based Contact Electrical was founded in Launceston in 1986. Over time the company evolved into the Contact Group, expanding to Hobart and Burnie and further diversifying services to include design and project construction, as well as general electrical services. [ + ]
Panda power
The Kew Recreation Centre in Victoria is an impressive site from the air, featuring one of the area's largest rooftop solar installations. [ + ]
Tough and trusted
From 'first response' at fatal road accidents to saving sheep in a storm, Warrnambool State Emergency Service needs tough and trusted capital equipment that can be relied on every hour of every day of the year. [ + ]
Trials and tribulations
South East Queensland currently has one of the world's highest penetrations of solar PV systems — a situation that looks set to increase further as more and more customers embrace renewable energy alternatives for homes and businesses. [ + ]
Care and comfort
Committed to providing optimum patient care, a medical centre in south-western Sydney needed a suitable HVAC solution to deliver temperature stability across a range of rooms. [ + ]
Reaching for growth
Elders provides a broad range of agricultural products and services through 370 outlets primarily located in rural and regional areas right across the country, which meant it had unique requirements when it was time to tender for a new forklift provider. [ + ]
A master work
Antoine Bourdelle — along with Auguste Rodin — is one of the pioneers of 20th-century monumental sculpture. The Musée Bourdelle in Paris has recently been given a lighting update with LED technology using ERCO's photometric precision to enhance the dynamic style of Bourdelle's sculptures for optimised three-dimensionality. [ + ]
Vehicle tracking and beyond
Tomazos Transport is reaping the benefits of a Navman Wireless in-vehicle monitoring system, saving on fuel, maintenance and even insurance premiums. [ + ]
ABB's first smart low-voltage network powering Thai luxury mall
The multimillion-dollar transformation of Bangkok's business district now features a smart, connected low-voltage network installed by ABB. [ + ]