Tradesman canopy recall
12 August, 2016The ACCC has announced a product recall on the Nissan D23 Navara Genuine Tradesman Canopy, saying that placement of window stoppers on the side and rear lift windows may cause the window to be out of alignment. This issue may cause the safety glass to shatter while opening or closing and therefore may pose an injury hazard.
New molecules will improve screen displays
11 August, 2016A new research project from Harvard University has isolated more than 1000 new blue-light emitting molecules for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that could lead to dramatic improvements in displays for televisions, phones and tablets.
Melbourne Digitalisation Forum announced
10 August, 2016Engineers Australia and Siemens have announced the inaugural Digitalisation Forum to be held in Melbourne on 1 September.
Spotlight on training and apprentices
09 August, 2016The spotlight is on vocational education and training (VET), with the announcement of $9.2 million in funding being funnelled into five industry-led pilot projects to be run by Master Builders Australia (MBA), the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) and North East Vocational College (NEVC).
Caltex vows to keep Australia moving
04 August, 2016The reliability of fuel supply across Victoria will be enhanced following the announcement that Australia's only locally owned and listed fuel company, Caltex Australia, will expand the capacity of the state's second-busiest fuel terminal.
Toyota Material Handling Bravi elevated work platforms
03 August, 2016Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has broadened its material handling product range with new elevated work platforms (EWPs). Manufactured in Italy by Bravi Platforms, this is the first non-Toyota product to be offered by the company. TMHA is the sole Australian importer and will provide full support, including maintenance contracts.
Cars top product recall listings for 2015–16
03 August, 2016It will come as no surprise to readers of Field Service Business that cars have officially become the most recalled product type in Australia. Barely a week goes by when we don't report on a vehicle recall of some kind.
Field services 2.0
02 August, 2016 by Daniel Cran, Managing Director APACThere is no denying that connected technology is powering innovation and business transformation, making organisations rethink the way they do business.
Toyota HiAce van
01 August, 2016Toyota has revised its diesel-powered HiAce range to improve fuel economy in the city while achieving stricter emissions standards.
Call-out to FIFO workers
01 August, 2016A call has gone out to fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers to support one another. Suicide prevention organisation R U OK? has recognised a need for peer-to-peer support based on some disturbing figures.
Business confidence soars
29 July, 2016Finally, some good news. Australian business confidence has jumped to the highest level in over five years, according to the latest Sensis Business Index (SBI) survey.
The perfect service visit
28 July, 2016 by Freddy Fam, Product Marketing Manager, Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions, APACA recent survey of 260 field service operations leaders gives insight into 'the perfect service visit': what drives customer satisfaction and how should it be measured?
Facebook drone takes to the skies
27 July, 2016Not content with its worldwide user base of 1.6 billion people, Facebook is investing heavily in technology that the company says will potentially bring the internet to every corner of the globe, opening up access to even the most remote parts of Earth.
Blanket 'no-phone' rule draws criticism
27 July, 2016New legislation, due to come into effect in December this year, will make it illegal for provisional (P-plate) drivers in NSW to use mobile phones in any capacity.
Twenty years to overnight success
26 July, 2016Dingo CEO Paul Higgins has been recognised recently as one of the most innovative players in the mining sector — but the Australian IT entrepreneur has been shaping the future of the industry for 25 years.
