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Australian manufacturers must evolve with changing times if they are survive and thrive.

Raymond Spencer, chairman of South Australia’s influential Economic Development Board, delivered this strong message at a special presentation in Adelaide last month.

Mr Spencer told guests at the BrandSA presentation that Australian manufacturers cannot succeed “purely on cost” against low cost economies unless they work smarter.

“In a high cost environment like Australia, innovation is critical,” he said. “We have to do everything the smartest

way possible.“Successful manufacturing companies

have a culture of innovation in all aspects of their business.”

Mr Spencer said Australia’s productivity performance in the past decade has been “absolutely abysmal.”

“That must change, or we will never be successful at manufacturing.”

Mr Spencer said Australia must be a country that manufactures things.

“We all agree with that … but really we need to be a country that manufactures things that people will buy.”

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Two wheeled hand trucks and flatbed carts have traditionally been used for “curb side to customers” and “pallet to shelf” movement of goods. But their mechanics have not evolved to effectively reduce the effort, bending and lifting required by workers in this supply chain phase.

While goods can in many cases be delivered to the store by pallet, these have to be broken down for delivery to shelf (pallet to shelf). This is still largely a manual handling task involving excessive bending and lifting, often resulting in high rates of musculoskeletal injuries.

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“Clients get a return on investment (ROI) from day one – and report total cost recovery within months, not years. And injury rates have been substantially reduced.”

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Industry “clusters” have been around for quite some time.

Manufacturers across the globe are fast discovering the benefits of working together – and in collaboration with education and research facilities – to foster growth.

Clustering is not just a theory. Research has found that, on average, a company located within a business cluster has a better chance of survival and stronger growth than a company located in isolation.

Silicon Valley, the world leader in technology and innovation, is a prime example of the success that can be achieved through clustering.

The benefits of clustering are particularly significant in manufacturing. Manufacturing companies can gain real value from personal interactions with their “neighbours.”

Through clusters, engineers and researchers can have physical access to the manufacturing floor to keep track of progress of designs. And entrepreneurs can meet like-minded people to explore new ideas or partnerships.

Companies can also benefit from the presence of trade associations. Manufacturers, resellers and suppliers in the same region form symbiotic relationships more easily and better understand one another’s businesses. Also, companies can more easily buy or commission industry-specific equipment.

Innovation thrives in this environment.Therefore, the SA Government should be

applauded on its initiative to establish a major manufacturing hub just 10km from Adelaide CBD.

The 61ha Tonsley site will soon become South Australia’s focal point for research and innovation. It’s a place where great minds think alike.

Tonsley brings together business leaders and creative minds all working together in worldclass training and education facilities.

This manufacturing cluster aims to give South Australia a competitive advantage for business in that state.

Education will be the cornerstone of the new development. Flinders University has already established a major facility at the site. The university will offer computer, science, engineering and mathematics courses on site from 2015 as well as research and business programs in nano-technology, medical devices and clean technology. And TAFE SA has also relocated to train students including builders, plumbers, bricklayers, designers and carpenters in the latest technologies.

The Tonsley cluster is aimed at creating greater efficiency as well as reducing overheads and minimizing environmental impact.

The SA Government hopes to revitalise the manufacturing industry in a state hard hit by the recent collapse of the auto industry.

We can only hope that other states will follow their lead.

A manufacturing workforce study report released recently has warned that Australia needs to step up its manufacturing skills in the next decade or risk falling behind other nations.

The report, by the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency, found Australia needs to transition to a more diverse, high-end manufacturing base.

We also need a stronger focus on research and innovation, the report notes.

And we need to focus more on niche manufacturing of “complex high value added goods.”

The report’s findings come as no great surprise. The manufacturing landscape is changing rapidly.

Over the past decade Australian manufacturing has been evolving from heavy industrial to technologically advanced manufacturing.

And the shift in focus has created the need for a more skilled workforce.

Australia cannot compete with countries that offer low cost labour. The pending closures of Holden, Ford and Toyota prove this point.

Therefore, we must work smarter. We must be more innovative.

This publication has been urging industry and successive governments to invest more in manufacturing skills training for a number of years.

The fact that 45% of the current manufacturing workforce does not have post-school qualifications says it all.

It’s no secret that employers are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit highly skilled staff – ask any of your colleagues.

So how do we attract more young workers?

Manufacturing has long suffered from an image problem. It has never been considered as a “sexy” profession among school leavers.

But job seekers should be made aware that the manufacturing sector can provide good pay, stability and long-term employment.

The Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency report recommends the promotion of manufacturing as a rewarding career choice, focusing on creating capable apprentices and increasing engagement with universities to secure a pipeline of skilled workers.

A core suggestion was addressing the increasing demand for STEM skills (science, technology, engineer and mathematics).

It was also suggested that Australia increase the diversity of skills in the manufacturing workforce.

These recommendations have great merit and should be implemented as a matter of urgency.

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BUsINEss & FINANCE 16

FEATURE 18How to save manufacturing in Australia

NMW-AUsPLAs PREVIEW 20

AUsTRALIAN MAdE 28Toyota closure a wake-up call for Australian consumers

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FOCUs ON EyE PROTECTION 42

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WAsTE MANAGEMENT 58How to minimise your company waste

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markets around the world.“That requires a sophisticated

understanding of what the market wants in terms of quality, Mr Spencer said.

“That means we also must think about what people are going to buy tomorrow.

“The key to successful manufacturing in these times is that it must be able to change, able to evolve … and able to be responsive.

“Good manufacturers companies are always able to stay ahead of that change curve.”

Mr Spencer said in some cases it is relatively easy for manufacturers to be nimble and change with the times.

But companies that rely on human competency, complex technology combined with equipment and capital investment, change is not easy.

“Therefore, to make decisions about where a company needs to be in five years time, can be a very complex, difficult decision.

“But manufacturing companies must have that capability … they must stay ahead of the curve.

“Manufacturing is not for the feint-hearted. It requires an understanding of key markets and it requires putting the best of human capital, automation and technology – into the right mix.”

Mr Spencer said the recent collapse of the automobile industry in Australia should not be viewed negatively.

“This crisis can be used as a transformative moment in the way we go about doing business.

“It provides a really sharp focal point

to help us make a collective set of decisions to change the (manufacturing) environment and make it more friendly.

“So despite this bad news, for me manufacturing continues to remain strong. My belief is manufacturing is evolving, not dying – and we will get even stronger.”

Mr Spencer says Australia can become a significant global manufacturing player in selected areas like medical devices, electronics or high value, high quality consumer goods.

Why is manufacturing important to the Australian economy?

“It has a huge knock-on effect, says Mr Spencer. “Manufacturing remains the biggest spender of research and innovation in the private sector … it is the key driver in productivity improvements.

“It also continues to make up the biggest share of world trade and therefore is critical to our export earnings. And it also generates jobs.”

Mr Spencer said research had found that for every manufacturing job another 2-5 jobs are created in the broader community.

“The importance of manufacturing has been realized by all advanced economies. The countries that recovered quickest from the GFC were countries that were strongest in manufacturing, such as Germany and the Scandinavian countries.

To remain viable in Australia, manufacturing requires a high degree of automation and optimum use of technology.

The labour force must also be highly

skilled.“This is an area we (Australia) needs

to address,” he said.Governments have a key role to play

in supporting and maintaining a vibrant manufacturing environment.

The new Tonsley 61ha manufacturing hub in SA will be critical for the future of manufacturing in the state.

“Worldwide research says manufacturing in the midst of a cluster is far more efficient and far more likely to succeed than in isolation.

“The sharing of support services leads to greater efficiencies,” Mr Spencer said.

Australia has a reputation as having “the world’s worst culture” when it comes to sharing mutual gain or benefit.

“That has to change if we are going to be successful. Clusters don’t work if companies go it alone in isolation.”

Adelaide-born Raymond Spencer was appointed as chairman of the Economic Development Board in January 2011. He is also chairman of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Chairman of Capgemini’s Financial Services Global Business Unit (FS GBU), Chairman of Signostics Limited and a director of Rubicon Technology, Inc. He was inducted to the Chicago Area Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2003 and serves as a board member of the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA).Raymond was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year 2005 for the Illinois Region.

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OUR PLAN TO REVITALISE AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURINGIAN MACFArLANE MP, MINISTEr For INduSTry

The Australian Government has a comprehensive plan for boosting the competitiveness of industry, especially the manufacturing sector.

This is important given the challenging conditions the manufacturing sector has faced in recent months, in particular following the announcements from GM Holden and Toyota about the end of Australian car manufacturing.

While these announcements do indeed mean the end of one era for Australian manufacturing, as Industry Minister I believe Australian innovation will open new opportunities in the industries of the future.

Industry is the driver of Australian business and the Australian economy.

It is a fundamental building block of our 5-pillar economy in terms of manufacturing, but also underpins much more of our economy by supporting innovation, education, mining, agriculture and exporting.

The role of Government is to provide a framework that will give Australian

manufacturers, businesses and innovators the environment to grow, create new opportunities and supply new domestic and global markets.

The Australian Government is continuing to work with industry in South Australia and Victoria to build the industries of the future.

The Government took submissions, held a series of meetings and is now in the process of finalising the response to the reports of the economic review panels, which will also inform the design and implementation of the South Australian and Victorian growth fund.

The Government’s response will be carefully considered and comprehensive and will take into account the changes at Holden and Toyota, as well as the broader National Industry Investment and Competitiveness Agenda.

The Government is also considering the final report from the Productivity Commission, which looked in detail at the Australian automotive industry.

The changes in manufacturing can be a positive turning point for industry. Australia must rise to the challenge and ensure that what we do is done in a sound, methodical and sustainable way.

We have the opportunity to set a path for growth in a strategic and long-term way that identifies and nurtures the industries of the future, new global markets and new opportunities.

Industry growth in Australia must have at its heart both innovation and an export orientation.

At the national level, the Government is getting the budget back into balance; working to remove the carbon and mining taxes and is committed to lowering company tax.

We are also responding to business demands by cutting red tape.

During the recent sittings of Parliament the Government held the first ever repeal Day, moving to scrap more than 10,000 unnecessary or counter-productive pieces of

legislation and regulations.Other action the Government has

taken that will benefit the industry and manufacturing sector has been ongoing work to improve the efficiency of gas and electricity markets, and opening up new markets with Free Trade Agreements and tariff reforms.

The Government is also developing policies to link research, skills and training and industry to achieve commercial outcomes.

Although times have been tough for some in industry, we are committed to supporting the transition of traditional manufacturing to areas where we have a competitive advantage, like food, advanced manufacturing, health and biomedical products. and value adding to mineral and energy resources.

I am confident that Australian manufacturing will continue to be a leading contributor to Australia’s prosperity and employment.

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Under the new JBDP Dexion and

Unilever will work closely together to achieve a number of goals. This includes growing their mutual businesses, compressing project lead times and efficiently managing costs.

According to O’Keefe, Dexion has already begun exploring joint cooperation opportunities with Unilver’s global senior teams in supply chain, logistics and

procurement.“This partnership is a great example

of what our business is capable of, said O’Keefe. “We have hit the ground running as we begin to work closely with Unilever in building its supply chain capacity, not only in terms of plant, but also people and systems.”

The April 30 deadline for claiming Australian Government rebates on research and development activity is approaching fast.

Under the new R&D Tax Incentive system upgraded from the 2011-12 tax year, companies performing R&D in Australia can claim a rebate of up to 45 percent of their expenditure. In many cases, companies can take this as an immediate cash benefit.

This program is extremely attractive for new businesses with high spending on R&D and little on no trading income. The rebate (instead of a normal tax deduction) is a very effective technique for managing tax losses which otherwise would be carried forward and utilised at some future time as and if the company makes a profit.

Accordingly, for companies in the pre-

profit phase of their development cycle, this cash injection can be critical to the success of their business strategies as a good source of revenue for cash flow purposes.

R&D can take many forms, more than just classic laboratory work performed by people in white coats. It can be for the development of a novel product, service or process. Around Australia, R&D is being claimed in IT, manufacturing, finance, and a range of other industries beyond the usual wet chemistry and biology labs.

The criteria for eligibility are broad. Companies must be developing “new knowledge” that is more than simiply a progression from what is known or applying existing knowledge to a new market. The R&D must involve experimentation to test a hypothesis where the outcome cannot be known in advance.

The r&d must also follow the scientific method of: hypothesis – experiment – evaluation and logical conclusion.

The process for claiming the R&D incentive is self-assessment, as part of the Income Tax Act. It is just a matter of keeping the right records as you go.

Rod Campbell of specialist boutique consultancy Access RnD Tax Solutions has advised on R&D since 1986 and he noted at a recent conference: “This is an elective benefit. If you elect to take to take up your

entitlements, then you must elect to comply with the evidence requirements.”

how to claimAt a recent conference on Government

incentives for business, Campbell went on to say that “This is a legislated entitlement, not a grant. If you have done the R&D and have the records to prove it, then you are entitled to a rebate.”

To claim R&D expenses from the 2012-13 fiscal year, companies must register their R&D with AusIndustry before April 30 (10 months after the end of the relevant tax year).

The AusIndustry “Smartform” asks companies to nominate the purpose of the R&D project(s), the new knowledge being generated, the core experimental activities and the supporting activities needed to help the R&D happen.

After lodging the registration, AusIndustry will then issue a unique registration number which then needs to be entered into an Australian Taxation office R&D Tax Schedule and become part of the regular tax return for the company. The R&D Tax Incentive entitlement will then form part of the ATO Company tax assessment.

strong pool of specialistsRegistration for R&D can be made by

companies direct to AusIndusty, but as for

the preparation and lodgement of Company Tax returns, most applicants elect to use the services of specialist R&D Tax advisor and it should be noted the Tax Act requires such practioners to be Registered Tax Agents.

There are specialists in the accounting profession in this area though there is a strong pool of specialists that act in an independent capacity and perform services only in this arena.

Engagement arrangements vary. Many established consultants work on a performance fee-only basis inclusive of associated advice and follow up throughout the Registration and tax lodgement process. In most cases this will also include in their fee, any future audit that may occur.

Given AusIndustry has indicated it would like to audit all claiming companies once every three years, applicants are put on notice that good “housekeeping” on R&D evidence must not be ignored and that follow-up might be particularly valuable. It could be worth having a health check on the state of affairs on their R&D program.

Dave Sammut is a consultant for Access RnD Tax Solutions. He has worked for 20 years in active R&D, R&D corporate management and commercialisation, and in professional communications to government and investor audiences.

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Bluescope Steel has returned to profitability thanks to improved performances from its Asian and North American businesses.

The Melbourne-based group has posted a wafer-thin net profit of $3.7 million for the six months to December — a turnaround from a loss of $23.8 million for the same period a year earlier, reports AAP.

It follows full-year losses of $84 million for the year to last June and more than $1 billion the previous financial year.

underlying profit, which excludes one-off items, was $49.1 million, a turnaround from a $1.6 million loss a year ago.

BlueScope, run by chief executive Paul O’Malley, said the result was boosted by a 62 per cent improvement in earnings, to $50.9 million, from the company’s Asian

and North American building products division.

It was also helped by a 48 per cent earnings lift, to $48.7 million, from its North Star BlueScope Steel business, also in North America.

BlueScope’s Australian coated and industrial products division made a loss of $900,000, compared with last year’s $2.4 million profit.

The company’s building components and distribution business dragged on the result, with an underlying earnings loss of $10.9 million, compared with last year’s $7.1 million loss.

BlueScope says it expects its second-half profit to be roughly in line with the first half.

The company did not pay an interim dividend.

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SKILLS SHORTAGE TO IMPACT ON AUSTRALIAN SUPPLY CHAINThe biggest challenge for Australian manufacturing in the next decade will be finding skilled workers who want to work in manual labour roles within warehouses, distribution centres, transport and shipping applications.

This is the opinion of Bernard Salt, Australia’s leading commentator on social, cultural and demographic trends.

Addressing two Insight seminars organized by supply chain specialists Dematic, in Sydney and Melbourne recently, Mr Salt said Australia’s population is expected to grow by 400,000+ a year for the next decade and beyond.

This would provide many opportunities for those in the supply chain, he said.

But with a large number of baby boomers expected to exit the workforce during this period, the end result could be a skills and labour shortage, which would drive up labour costs.

Mr Salt cited three key trends he believes will further impact the supply chain:• Customers wanting more for less, which will put more pressure on supply chain operators to increase efficiencies• Competition from left field, including the introduction of new technologies, which can change the game very quickly, citing the amazing growth in the online channel in just the past couple of years

• Increasing globalisation, which will significantly increase competition in the Australian market.

dematic CEo Glen Borg then discussed a range of strategies, technologies and techniques businesses could utilise to increase productivity, accuracy, efficiency and reduce costs in logistics and the supply chain.

These included options ranging from enhancing the efficiency and productivity of manual operations all the way through to the latest fully automated distribution solutions.

Every day customers are telling us they want to do more with less, he said.

They want logistics solutions that will enable them to operate with less inventory of more products, service more orders to more locations, more frequently … and to do so faster and at a lower cost.

With technology prices falling rapidly and both labour costs and service expectations rising, Australia had reached a tipping point, which was creating a burning platform for automation, he said.

Ten strategies for distribution successMr Borg then outlined a series of

technology and automation options ranging from techniques designed to optimise manual operations, all the way through to ‘lights-out’ fully automated logistics systems:

1. Warehouse Management and Control

– Information management has become a critical business driver and mastering the flow of data through the supply chain is the single most important strategy for any business wanting to remain competitive over the next decade.

2. Real Time Information Management – Managing and moving data through the supply chain in real time is the next step and will require investment in appropriate IT infrastructure such as wireless mobility solutions.

3. Reducing Travel Time – Many years of analysis shows that most people in warehouses and DCs spend more time traveling than picking and despatching orders. Two key solutions to reduce this waste include condensing the pick face and finding ways to travel faster.

4. Mobilising Orders – All of the time wasted traveling can be eliminated by making orders travel, rather than people. This can be achieved by creating order picking zones and letting the orders travel from zone to zone using conveyors rather than people stopping only where goods are required. This also reduces order processing time.

5. Picking Multiple Orders – Why just pick the goods for one order, if the same product is required for several orders? Batch picking all of the stock required for multiple orders and then either manually or automatically sorting it out to individual orders significantly enhances picking productivity and reduces costs.

6. Pick One, Get One Free – Sophisticated new software can match multiple orders so that in the process of picking stock for one order, you are left with the exact amount required for another, which means you have just picked the second order for free.

7. Buffering & Sequencing – Pre-

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8. Split-Case Goods-to-Person – Having the appropriate orders, stock and information arrive at ergonomically-designed workstations completely eliminates the time wasted travelling and optimises picking productivity.

9. Full Case Goods-to-Person – With mixed cases of goods arriving by integrated conveyors in the correct sequence for pallet assembly, the need to lift cases is eliminated as they are simply slid into position onto a pallet, which automatically lowers as the order is assembled.

10. Automated robot Picking – Efficient robotic picking solutions can now provide high speed, high volume case and layer picking for fully automated pallet assembly.

Mr Borg concluded his presentation by stating that in today’s rapidly changing markets, the key for any logistics solution is that it meets three key criteria:

“Any solution being considered for implementation in today’s dynamically changing markets must be flexible, scalable and modular, so that it can change as your business and market needs change,” he said.

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• NEWS

APPMA WELCOMES TWO NEW MEMBERS The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) has welcomed two new company members to the Association – Filler Specialties and KUKA Robotics Australia.

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The KUKA engineering works was founded in Augsburg, Germany by Hans Keller and Jakob Knappich in 1898, which is how you get KUKA (Keller Und Knappich Augsburg). The company is now Europe’s number one manufacturer of robotic products.

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MAJOR AWARD FOR AUSTRALIAN PV ENGINEER The Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) will hold its inaugural Australian Manufacturing Conference (AMC) in June with the theme Leadership in Business.

The two-day conference will be held at the Sheraton Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, QLd from June 5-6.

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NEED TO MANUFACTURE YOUR WAY OUT OF A CASH FLOW CRISIS?With access to business funds continuing to be difficult for SMEs, the time has come for businesses to seek alternative finance solutions to meet everyday expenses and to assist with growth.

No matter how high a company’s sales levels are, if there is poor cash-flow management, a business is likely to struggle.

Following the latest Dun & Bradstreet Business Expectations Survey, Gareth Jones, d&B CEo said: "We have recently seen sales expectations hit a 10-year high, and so it follows that businesses are also looking to borrow, invest and grow their operations to prepare for increased activity.”

Traditional bank funding, such as an overdraft, can often be limiting to business funding and growth. It is a static form of finance, and without additional security, limit increases can be difficult to obtain.

Debtor Finance on the other hand is a rolling line of credit for a business. As a company’s sales grow, so does the level of funds available to them. Once a company

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The latest Debtor and Invoice Finance Association (DIFA) statistics reported that total annual turnover for the Debtor Finance industry was $63.3 billion for 2013.

Manufacturers represented 20% of outstanding receivables at the end of this reporting period. According to Dun & Bradstreet's latest Trade Payments Analysis, only 46% of invoices were paid within the standard 30-day period, indicating that cash flow remains an issue for many industries. The Manufacturing industry are settling invoices on average in 51 days.

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“A true success story for me is seeing a client of 180 Group growing and stabilising into a self funding business who no longer needs our assistance. We are in the business of helping Directors meet their company’s full potential,” said Corrie Hassan, Managing Director of 180 Group.

Cash flow management dictates whether or not a business will be able to

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EFIC has provided the loan to Minera Escondida Limitada (MEL), the owner of the Escondida copper mine in Chile, so that the capacity can be increased.

The loan will help finance Escondida’s

Organic Growth Project 1, which involves the construction of a new 152,000 ton per day concentrator.

The project is part of a range of capital works projects MEL is undertaking to expand processing capacity at Escondida.

EFIC’s loan is tied to supply contracts with around 80 Australian companies, including both large corporate and small-to-medium enterprises. These suppliers provide a wide range of services including

engineering, mineral equipment, fatigue detection systems, tyre management and research.

“We are very pleased to be supporting a large number of Australian companies by providing finance to the project linked to Australian exports,”

said Peter Field, EFIC Executive Director, Origination & Portfolio Management.

“This development underlines EFIC’s

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• INDUSTRY UPDATE ExCLUSIVE

HOW TO SAVE MANUFACTURING IN AUSTRALIA

Manufacturing feeds and clothes the families of over a million Australian workers and accounts for more than $106 billion (or 8.3percent) of our GDP.

However, hiding behind these figures is the sobering reality of an industry in crisis.

Over the past six years, more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost, with a further 85,660 forecasted to go before 2018. Each job loss represents a personal tragedy for those people and families involved.

We only need to look at the recent announcement regarding the closure of Ford’s Australian manufacturing plant, and the associated loss of 1,200 jobs, to see what damage the current manufacturing climate is inflicting on our proud workforce.

And yet, it need not be like this. Australia is a forward thinking nation that drives innovation – a fact reflected by the high number of patents Australians have generated in recent years.

Over the past decade alone, 28,811 applications have been filed.

Patent development and manufacturing have always been bedfellows, each nurturing the other. Innovation in product design (R&D) encourages innovation in manufacturing processes, and innovation in processes encourages innovation in product design.

Australia’s success in innovation is linked to our traditional prowess in manufacturing, with the factory floor being a key platform for innovation.

Once manufacturing is sent offshore, company engineers and scientists are no longer on the ground when potential improvements to a product or process are identified and designs cannot be amended as quickly.

As a result, design resources are often relocated to the manufacturing site to avert the risk of under-designing compared to the competition. This risk is considered so serious that the Harvard Business School strongly advises against splitting R&D and manufacturing sites.

Australia’s manufacturing future is in the high-tech and medium high-tech industries such as pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments and electronics.

Australia Bureau of Statistics data released in 2012 showed that the Australian medicines industry was the nation’s most valuable high-tech exporter in 2011, worth $3.744 billion, compared to car industry exports of $2.539 billion and wine industry exports $2.034 billion.

Australia needs a policy framework that supports these industries of the future to maximise their potential.

However, a recent survey showed that 31 percent of business leaders felt that the Australian innovation environment had not improved in the last five years, among the most negative response rates globally, whilst 31 percent thought that government support for innovation was inefficiently organised. Seemingly, high-tech manufacturing is doing well despite a lack of policy innovation, and not because of it. How much more could we achieve if the framework were right?

standing still is not an option Recognising the importance of innovation to Australia’s

future, policy-makers have already taken one important step by implementing the R&D tax incentive.

This incentive is an effective tool in promoting investment in innovation, and encouraging collaborations between business and research centres in the development of new and improved products.

The benefits of an r&d incentive are now widely regarded with some 27 countries, including the top 10 global manufacturers, now offering incentives along these lines. As the R&D incentive is now considered standard practice, a number of governments around the world have recognised that to stay ahead, it is necessary to address the other side of the innovation coin – manufacturing.

Nine governments have already introduced versions of a concept called the “Patent Box”. This measure is intended to build upon the benefits derived from investment in the R&D phase by encouraging companies to locate all activity associated with the development, manufacture and exploitation of patents (and hence jobs) within the home country.

The UK is the latest country to introduce a “Patent Box”, offering companies a 10 percent rate of tax (as opposed to the usual 23 percent), for the income stream derived from qualifying IP commercialised in the UK (whether through licensing or sale of products manufactured in the UK).

In 2012, a bipartisan Bill, also advocating a 10 percent

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It’s no secret that Australian manufacturing has been in steady decline over the past two decades. Recent announcements by the major automotive manufacturers Toyota, Holden and Ford to close their operations in Australia further highlight an industry in crisis. Quite simply, many Australian manufacturers are struggling to compete with low cost rivals offshore. Now senior executives from many of Australia’s leading manufacturing companies, including Brisbane-based Cook Medical, a global leader in the design and manufacturer of medical devices, have devised a formula to help revive Australian industry.

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tax rate for qualifying IP income, was introduced in the U.S. House of representatives.

It is impossible for Australia to stand still. If we are to maximise Australian innovation, it is vital

to align a tax incentive with the existing R&D support. By keeping R&D and manufacturing in the same space, policy

makers can secure Australia’s competitiveness for the future.

The AIM: hand-up, not hand-out Currently in Australia, the company tax rate sits at 30

percent, one of the highest in the developed world. This challenge, along with other factors, such as high

labour costs and the loss of our best minds to overseas markets, have all contributed to a bleak outlook.

One way we can rejuvenate innovation and manufacturing is by offering an incentive to Australian employers who commercialise their IP and produce and sell Australian patented/licensed products, both domestically and overseas.

The AIM incentive is a revenue based enabler that rewards manufacturers who produce and sell products under qualifying Australian IP.

The goal of this incentive is to keep our talent for innovation and advanced manufacturing on-shore, and in so doing, reap the rewards of higher employment, lower welfare costs and increased investment from overseas.

how does it work? Implementation of the AIM incentive would make

commercialisation and manufacturing in Australia more genuinely viable for businesses.

Why? Because it will provide an offset against the tax

payable on any profits derived from the innovation and manufacture in Australia of patented/licensed products. The patents/licenses can either be developed in Australia or in-sourced from outside of Australia.

The AIM incentive is calculated on the qualifying IP income that is generated from sources from both inside and

outside of Australia. Companies can offset 2 percent of their total qualifying

IP income derived from Australian sources against the total amount of company tax payable for that particular financial year.

The AIM Incentive has been designed not only as a tool to help manufacturers in Australia, but also to alleviate the financial pressures on the Australian Government by reducing the need for direct subsidy.

With governments continuing to bail out certain manufacturers that have become proven market failures, the introduction of the AIM Incentive hands back the responsibility to manufacturers to continue to innovate and invest in their own business.

The AIM incentive is a revenue based enabler that rewards manufacturers who produce and sell products under qualifying Australian IP. The goal of this incentive is to keep our talent for innovation and advanced manufacturing on-shore, and in so doing, reap the rewards of higher employment, lower welfare costs and increased investment from overseas.

The bottom line According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 222,0379

students completed their schooling in 2011. With the manufacturing sector making up 8.4 percent of the total labour force, that’s over 17,000 18-year-olds destined to work in our sector. If more is not done to safeguard innovation and manufacturing, many of those school-leavers will be collecting dole cheques and not pay cheques, before long.

The greatest benefit that any industry can provide to an economy is opportunity. The Prime Minister’s Manufacturing Taskforce report of the Non-Government Members states that over the past six years, 106,775 Australian manufacturing jobs have been lost and it is anticipated that another 85,600 jobs will go in the next five years. This is roughly 200,000 jobs in 10 years.

By implementing the AIM incentive, policy-makers have the opportunity to provide companies with the space to invest, allowing them to produce more quality products and take on more staff.

What makes this incentive so attractive is that there are no upfront costs. Instead, it would be driven by the hard work that innovative Australian companies, including manufacturers, already put into their businesses every day. Australian manufacturers have to sell their products to be eligible for the incentive. This equates to zero risk for government and puts an end to the propping up of ineffective manufacturers and technologies.

On the other hand, by not implementing the AIM incentive, Australia stands to lose a portion of its revenue collections to countries that have introduced such inducements.

All of the stated benefits would help create a stronger national economy that is more resilient to change and provides a platform for greater innovation and development to meet the needs of Australians in the coming years. As a nation, we cannot afford to lose the remaining skills and capabilities that exist. Innovation and manufacturing need to be nurtured, so that they can once again step up, and form a key pillar of the Australian economy.

It is said that this nation was built riding on the sheep’s back. Well, it is now time for our leaders to decide if they still wish to be seen as shepherds, developing a fertile environment to nurture world-class manufacturing and first rate business practices, or sheep.

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CURRENT WITH THE AIM INCENTIVE

SALES REVENUE OF qUALIFYING IP PRODUCTS

OTHER SALES

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PROFIT AFTER TAx

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86,835,000

2,485,500

164,446,000

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156,161,000

2,485,500

8,285,000

5,799,500

77,611,000

86,835,000

2,485,500

164,446,000

(1,552,220)

156,161,000

1,010,890

8,285,000

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• NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK FEATURE

National Manufacturing Week (NMW) and the National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) have joined forces to make workplace safety a priority at this year’s show.

More than 150 workers lost their lives in the Australian workplace last year.

As a result, National Manufacturing Week is aiming to make Australian workplaces the safest in the world through its new partnership with NSCA.

NSCA’s landmark presence at NMW2014 will include a stand in the Health and Safety Product Zone, where the NSCA will showcase safety solutions and training products.

Also, experts will be on-hand to outline consulting and auditing resources available to industry.

Visitors to the NSCA stand can have their safety questions answered at no cost by Australia’s leading safety experts.

NSCA will also participate in the NMW Health and Safety Solutions Theatre. This dedicated area on the exhibition floor will house a rolling series of presentations – live and free-to-attend for visitors.

The Theatre will feature oH&S experts

with strategies, ideas and inspiration about creating safe workplaces.

Adam Baldock, CEo of the NSCA said: “The unfortunate fact is that many of the workplace injuries and deaths we saw in 2013 came from the manufacturing sector.”

“We are firmly committed to reducing these statistics – by giving industry the skills and resources to reduce their risks – and where better than National Manufacturing Week for the NSCA to showcase its commitment?”

Exhibition director for NMW 2014, Anthony reed says the NSCA’s participation adds further momentum to the Health and Safety Product Zone.

Among exhibitors in the Health & Safety Product Zone is well-known Australian company, Spitwater, a specialist in high pressure water cleaners.

The company’s Branch Manager – NSW, Milo Gajin, says that because cleaning processes are integral to a safe workplace, NMW’s Health and Safety Product Zone is the ideal backdrop for showcasing Spitwater’s range of high pressure water cleaners, industrial and commercial vacuum

cleaners and scrubber driers.Also exhibiting in the Health & Safety

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“NMW’s Health and Safety Zone will be one of the standouts of the event, said Mr

Reed.“Health & Safety is one of the areas of

broad industry interest – after all, we all want to give employees a safe working environment – and with the NSCA’s support, NMW will reward visitors with world-class advice and solutions for risk management,” he added.

NMW 2014 will be held at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park from May 13-16. Entry is free for trade. For more information, visit:www.nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au orph: 02 9422 2568

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The organisers of NMW and Austech have signed an agreement to keep two of Australia’s major trade exhibitions together for another four years.

Austech, owned and operated by the Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) and National Manufacturing Week, owned by Reed Exhibitions Australia (rXA) have been running together since 1999.

Both parties have agreed to extend the arrangement.

AMTIL CEo, Shane Infanti said: “We have had an excellent relationship with rXA for a long time and the colocation of our two events provides an outstanding opportunity for visitors to see all facets of manufacturing technology under one roof”. In fact, the seamless transition from one show to the other is so good most visitors would not even realize they are attending two separate exhibitions.”

AMTIL went through a thorough due diligence process with its members following the 2013 Austech exhibition and the resultant decision was to move

Austech to a biennial show, running every two years in Melbourne.

“This was not a decision taken lightly, said Mr Infanti. “There were many issues to work through but the most significant point for consideration by AMTIL was maintaining a strong brand. “We are very conscious, in order for Austech to continue being an exhibition industry want to come and visit, we needed the critical mass of exhibitors in the areas of manufacturing technology and machine tools.”

Mr Infanti said AMTIL also needed to consider how its decision would impact on its relationship with rXA, which were committed to running NMW every year.

“It was extremely important to us that Austech and NMW continued to run together every two years,” he said.

This was particularly important in an environment where people are becoming increasingly time poor.

“We want to put on an exhibition every two years that is going to be become a ‘must attend’ event.”

“With that in mind, we are very pleased to have negotiated an outcome with rXA that continues our partnership until at least 2018.”

John Gorton, Executive director of rXA added: “reed Exhibitions values highly our long-standing partnership with AMTIL and is very happy to have signed an agreement for the ongoing co-location in 2015 and 2017 of our own National

Manufacturing Week and AMTIL’s Austech – the two peak industry events for Australia’s manufacturing industry.”

National Manufacturing Week will continue to run on an annual basis, alternating between Melbourne and Sydney.

“We are looking forward to delivering maximum value to our manufacturing industry customers,” said Mr Gorton.

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National Manufacturing Week will be especially fertile ground for plastics processors, converters and material suppliers.

This year’s event incorporates the triennial Ausplas – the first time in 24 years the show has been held in Sydney.

Ausplas is Australia’s national trade exhibition for the plastics industry and the longest-running plastics industry event in the southern hemisphere.

In the Auplas Hub there will be updates on plastics industry developments, with presentations from several high profile plastics industry leaders.

In addition to presentations from the Plastics Industry Manufacturers Association (PIMA), there will be sessions from the CSIRO and the Australasian Bioplastics Association focusing on the latest in bioplastic technologies.

In 2011, the combined NMW/Ausplas/Austech event, which occupied all 30,000sqm of the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre over 4 days, attracted more than 13,000 visitors from Australia and overseas. Almost half of all visitors were CEos, engineers or team leaders with a direct interest in purchasing decisions.

For participants such as r E Davison, specialists in the moulding and assembly of intricate and technical products using composite, thermoset

and thermoplastic moulding, metal pressing and deep drawing, Ausplas will be a vital source of new ideas.

Participating as a visitor and as part of PIMA, r E davison General Manager, Keith Monaghan said: "Companies like r E davison are succeeding by finding and occupying a niche. For example, we focus on manufacturing highly technical, low to medium volume products – and having strong technical skills on board so that we can react quickly to the marketplaces needs.”

Mr Monaghan said a number of companies are finding that this is the way forward.

This is especially the case for medical devices companies and their suppliers, many of whom are leading the way in commercialising scientific and technical advances.

"We remain convinced about the benefits of manufacturing locally, he said. “We have the skills and technology to do amazing things and by developing products here, we can maintain control of each step in the production process, so business can be assured that our products will work right from the start.

"Australians are brilliant inventors – there are any number of great ideas out there.”

Mr Monaghan said the key is to diversify services and build on our strengths in specialist niches to support

these ideas. Plastics industry visitors will also

be interested in many other products and services on show at NMW. These include in the Advanced Materials Product Zone, which will provide access to new and innovative composites with spectacular physical properties, as well as the broader offering in other NMW Product Zones for Additive Manufacturing, Materials Handling, Engineering and Workplace Safety.

In an industry ‘first’ NMW will also put visitors in direct contact with research providers at its r&d Hub.

NMW 2014 will bring together technologies from around the world.

NMW exhibition director Anthony Reed said news that Sydney has overtaken Melbourne as Australia's largest manufacturing centre speaks to the success of its many niche manufacturers.

“It is also good news for visitors to NMW, which is constantly evolving to reflect the latest trends,” he said.

Ausplas media partners include PlastixANZ and International Plastics News.

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Kobot works with its clients to try to find the simplest solutions for electronic, medical and general manufacturing needs.

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With its high performance characteristics, BowMet can be used as a drop-in replacement for an existing problem with a standard DU.

For designers, BowMet allows greater flexibility by delivering the same performance in a smaller size.

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Sheffield Blades promises to give NMW visitors more than they have bargain for – more range, more value and more benefits.

Sheffield Blades are now the sole Australian distributor of the Euroboor range of Portable Industrial Tools, including a full range of magnetic based drills and annular cutters.

Euroboor has recently launched a battery version of the magnetic base drill, which will be demonstrated at the show.

The company will also promote the

outstanding Sterling and Alpha brands of Cutting Tools and Power Tool Accessories that guarantee professionals more value in every single product.

The Sterling range, which will be on show at Stand 1345, provides complete cutting tool solutions in utility knives, cutters, blades, safety cutting, tape measures and related tools. The Alpha range provides drill bits, driver bits, taps and dies, countersinks, hole saws, SDS masonry drills, wood drills and related power tool accessories.

Sheffield Blades recently launched the Maxabrase range of Abrasive products including cutting discs, flap discs, flap wheels and fibre discs – the ultimate in cutting and grinding performance.

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Businesses will have direct access to industry leaders at National Manufacturing Week (NMW) in Sydney through a speaker program running on the exhibition floor throughout the event.

Industry, business and science leaders will discuss key issues affecting the manufacturing sector.

Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb will offer new ideas and information to help manufacturers stretch their horizons.

Professor Chubb, who advises the Prime Minister through his roles as Chief Scientist of Australia and Executive officer of the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council, is proactive and passionate about Australia’s global competitiveness.

He will speak on crafting the building blocks of innovation in Australian manufacturing.

Professor Chubb will be presenting at NMW's r&d Hub, where visitors can speak directly with research providers about their work and opportunities for collaboration and commercialisation.

Other industry experts will participate via the NMW Solutions Theatre, with dedicated topic areas focusing on three separate growth sectors: Digital, Workplace Safety/CleanTech and Ausplas (Plastics).

Many of these presentations will have broad appeal to Australian manufacturers.

This includes targeting fast-growing markets in Asia and growth sectors such as mining and energy, medical technology and food manufacturing.

The program will also feature advanced manufacturing topics including a series of 3D Printing sessions and an overview of the latest in bioplastic technology from the CSIRO's Dr Katherine Dean.

The Ausplas hub will also include

presentations on the Power of Polyurethane Technology by Owen Stam, General Manager & Exceutive director, Pacific Urethanes Pty Ltd, plus several sessions led by the Plastics Industry Manufacturers of (PIMA).

“Having the r&d Hub and Solutions Theatre program running alongside the regular exhibitions is designed to spark the deeper level of engagement that truly strengthens industry,” said NMW Exhibition Director, Anthony Reed.

It is freely available to all visitors."In order to succeed in a changing

world, industry needs information, ideas and access to a range of technical and other resources, said reed. “NMW will fill this need: with free access to high-level information and ideas from industry leaders and then, on the broader exhibition floor, a showcase of the solutions that help bring good ideas to life.

“NMW aims to provide some of the ingredients for success, by giving industry both the ideas and the technical facilities to stretch their capabilities."

details of the NMW Solutions Theatre are available at: www.nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au

Entry to NMW & Ausplas 2014 and the Solutions Theatre is free to the trade.For more information, visit: www.nationalmanufacturingweek.com.au

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Customers in automotive, construction, transport or the metal trades can access anything from a single bolt to a pallet of silicone quickly and conveniently.

Every Wurth product has been rigorously tested to our exacting quality standards, from fasteners to consumables,

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The latest Stratasys 3D printing equipment will be on display at NMW in Sydney.

Its systems range from affordable desktop 3D printers to large, advanced 3D production systems.

Manufacturers use Stratasys 3D Printers to create models and prototypes for new product design and testing, and to build finished goods in low volume.

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“The Australian Made logo provides an important aspect in the way we differentiate an promote MicroHeat Technologies. It clearly

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“We believe that we are the only Australian manufacturer of continuous flow electric water heaters and I have no doubt consumers and our distributors take more notice – and place greater emphasis on this fact – during the decision-making process for considering purchase of the units,” he said.

“We are very proud that our technology has been created, developed, designed and is being manufactured in Australia.

“The Australian Made Campaign supports our local and export strategy by reinforcing that Australian made products are produced to a very high quality, have high safety standards and can be relied upon for years.”To find out more about MicroHeat visit www.microheat.com.au.

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ANOTHER WAKE-UP CALL FOR CONSUMERSToyota’s announcement that it will cease manufacturing cars in Australia by 2017 is another critical reminder that Australians must think about the consequences of their buying decisions before they make them, according to the Australian Made Campaign.

“The exodus of the Australian automotive industry will result in massive transformation and job displacement across our manufacturing and support industries, said Australian Made Chief Executive, Ian Harrison.

“The loss will impact generations to come across the entire community.”

An estimated 2500 manufacturing workers will lose their jobs at Toyota's Altona plant – and up to 40,000 jobs in associated industries are also under threat.

The parts industry alone employs 18,000 people in Victoria and 6000 in South Australia.

Toyota’s decision marks the end of an era of car manufacturing in Australia.

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Mr Harrison says consumers should think more about the consequences of buying imported products when there are great Australian alternatives available.

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“Every dollar spent on locally made and grown products will have a direct impact on the livelihoods of our manufacturers, food processors and growers, and on the standard of living of the wider community.

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SPITWATER CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING IN AUSTRALIASpitwater, Australia’s largest manufacturer of pressure cleaners, is 30 years old – a significant milestone in defiance of a tough economic climate globally in recent years.

“We’ve come a long way in 30 years,” boasts Milo Gajin, Spitwater NSW Manager, “The ‘Little Shed’ in Albury is now Australia’s

largest manufacturer of pressure cleaners as well as industrial and agricultural space heaters.”

The large Spitwater range of pressure cleaners includes cold as well as hot/cold machines, powered by single-phase or three-

phase electric motors, as well as petrol or Diesel engines. Spitwater space heaters are available in both LPG and Diesel versions. Spitwater is also one of the largest Australian importers of commercial and industrial vacuum cleaners and scrubbers.

“It is our PEArL anniversary and the

label is appropriate because Spitwater brand is truly a gem,” said Mr Gajin. “Spitwater cleaners are Australian made, we support local jobs and build machines designed to be used in tough Australian working conditions.”

Spitwater is very passionate about its

Australian made product. Its manufacturing plant is situated in Albury, on the border between NSW and Victoria. It boasts 20,000 sqm under cover and uses the latest manufacturing technology including computerised laser cutters, robotic welders and a state-of-the art powder-coating plant.

To celebrate its 30th birthday, Spitwater is offering special deals on its entire range throughout this milestone year.

Undoubtedly, the biggest gem in the Spitwater jewel box is its range of locally manufactured hot/cold water high pressure cleaners.

The diamond in the range is the Spitwater Model SW2021, a heavy-duty industrial hot water high pressure cleaner for the big cleaning jobs.

This 415 Volt, 3-phase powered unit offers users all of the benefits expected of a large industrial hot water high pressure cleaner and more.

The machine offers 21 L/min of hot or cold water at a massive 3000 psi pressure.

Spitwater Model SW2021 is ideal for a broad range of industrial applications

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Spitwater machines are designed by a team of engineers using the latest design software and modelling. All machines are manufactured to the latest Australian standards and tested under the most adverse conditions.

To mark its 30th anniversary, Spitwater will participate in a number of events throughout the year including National Manufacturing Week and a number of other trade and specialty exhibitions as well as agricultural field days.

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Aside from the pain and inconvenience caused, that results in thousands of lost hours – as many as 26,000 by some estimates. For a busy construction or mining business, that’s a lot of downtime.

As you might expect, a lot of these injuries occur when people don’t wear protection. In a survey conducted by Monash University in Victoria, as many as half of those injured through welding related activities and a third of those injured through grinding related activities didn’t report wearing any eye protection at all.

But the fact remains that even with protection, far too many people are getting injured. Why? Because they’re relying on inappropriate or sub-standard equipment, or simply not using it properly.

When welding, the biggest risk is “flash” or “arc eye” – a sort of sunburn to the cornea, caused by staring too long at harmful ultra violet rays (like arc light). This injury can be extremely painful and potentially debilitating.

When grinding, you must be wary of a disc spinning at 7,000-odd rPM or flying debris – normally hot shards of metal, which can easily be flicked underneath or through the sides of safety glasses and become embedded in the eye.

So how can you protect yourself when welding or grinding?

It’s critical to choose the right equipment and that means wearing a proper, fit-for-purpose welding helmet that not only protects your eyes but also offers full facial and neck protection – reducing the impact of arc rays that can cause burning of the skin.

One of the reasons welders get injured is because they remove their protection too early. If you’re welding for hours at a time, or you’re grinding in a hot and

cramped environment, it’s crucial that you’re not itching to rip your helmet off the moment you’ve finished a weld.

Look for something that:• Is comfortable and lightweight• Has a good sweatband to keep the sweat out of your eyes, and• Has a good field of view.

In short, look for a helmet that you’d feel happy wearing all day long.

To minimise injury and maximise the quality of your workmanship, you want to be able to focus on the job in hand.

Look for a helmet that:• Is compliant to Australian Standards• Is auto-darkening and has adjustable shade settings• Has a minimium of two light sensors, more premium helmets have 4 sensors that will respond with greater sensitivity to changes in light.• Has a minimum reaction time of 1/20,000th second• Is made of durable hardwearing material – ideally high impact rated if you are going to use it for grinding as well• Ideally allows you to change between welding and grinding modes at the single push of a button• Has easily replaceable batteries and possibly even solar assist – to prolong battery life.

CIGWELd’s ProLite welding and grinding helmet was launched to market in February this year.

It features four highly sensitive sensors, that can take readings and make adjustments to the variable lens in less than 1/20,000th of a second. Even at very low amperages, the helmet knows exactly how much light to let in. This makes it ideal for low current AC & DC TIG work as well as more powerful stick and MIG jobs.

The ProLite not only runs on regular, replaceable Cr2450 lithium batteries. It features a clever solar panel which draws energy from the arc rays it’s exposed to and uses that to power up the lens –

prolonging battery life in the process. Vision is also improved with a generous

viewing area of 98mm x 55mm, welding is not just easier – it’s more precise too. You can keep your head steady and your focus on the job in hand.

A simple button allows you to switch between welding and grinding modes, so you’re not plunged into darkness the moment you pick up your grinder. There’s an optional magnification lens too, which slots in easily to make light work of more

fiddly jobs.Best of all, unlike most other welding

helmets on the market, the ProLite range is fully compliant with Australian Standards and the stringent requirements that are laid out in AS/NZS1337.1 & AS/NZS1338.1.

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Machinery malfunction can be a major contributor to lost time and money for any industry.

The misalignment between a motor and pump or the drive to the shaft, causes

excess stress and fatigue, which often leads to equipment failure.

However, there is a simple solution that many companies have adopted to keep operations on track.

Using shims to attain perfect alignment is a proven, reliable method to avoid breakdowns – but getting the right shim can be difficult.

One company in Queensland is tackling alignment problems head on.

Mastercut Technologies, specialising in thin metal shims starting from 0.025mm (.001”), are in the business of manufacturing custom shims, specializing in precision alignment.

Mastercut is well-positioned to meet the needs of manufacturers, says managing director Jim Cove.

“We find that shims are often overlooked during the planning of plant installations and routine maintenance, so we often get calls for urgent deliveries,” he says.

And with Mastercut even unusual designs are possible.

“We receive drawings which range from a sketch on the back of a napkin, to full 3D models, says Mr Cove. “Whatever the detail, our draftsmen make it work.”

Mastercut have recently upgraded their equipment so they can quickly cut shims in a “pack” of thickness to meet customer’s specific requirements.

“The perfect shim needs to be designed to match the mount and often has slots, instead of holes, which allow it to slide in from the side, Mr Cove says.

“Because we carry a broad range of stainless shim in stock, we can get a job cut and despatched fast.”

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Australian companies who do not comply with stringent new European welding operation standards to be introduced this year could miss out on landing lucrative international contracts.

The new standard ISO 3834-2 will become mandatory for structural fabrication in most European countries from July 1, this year – but only a handful of Australian companies now meet the requirements.

ISO 3834-2 is a management standard that states: “The manufacturer shall have at his disposal sufficient and competent personnel for planning, performing, and supervising the inspection and testing of the welding production according to specified requirements.”

To assist local manufacturers achieve the ISO 3834-2:2005 standard, international welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi, has developed a portfolio of solutions.

Kemppi is the first manufacturer of welding solutions in the world to be certified to ISo 3834.

“We are well placed to assist firms in meeting these requirements, says David Green, Managing Director, Kemppi Australia.

“Kemppi has developed a software package that can monitor and manage welding systems for our brand or any other brand of equipment.

“We support companies who want to know whether their equipment and welding operation is meeting certain

parameters to comply with their welding equipment system.”Mr Green says many companies that fail to meet the

EN1090 standard risk losing out to European and Asian sub-contractors.

“They (Australian companies) won’t be able to bid for work in Europe or Asia – or in Australia for European customers – it’s as simple as that,” he said.

The ISO 3834-2 standard enables the highest level of certification attainable by manufacturers wishing to demonstrate that they have a certified level of welding quality management in place within their operations.

According to Chris Smallbone, the process of achieving ISo 3834-2 certification is not onerous for manufacturers.

“But the importance of accurately and quickly meeting requirements would not be lost on manufacturing management,” he says.

Based upon its own experience of implementing ISO 3834-2 within its manufacturing operations, Kemppi has developed an initiative called Total Welding Quality Management (TWQM).

“Our portfolio of TWQM solutions has been designed to provide flexibility and capability for manufacturing firms wishing to achieve ISo 3834-2 certification, Mr Green said. “regardless of the firm's current welding quality management status, these solutions will support them to achieve the pre-requisites required for ISO 3834-2.”

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Kemppi also offers full welding consultation, co ordination and user training support around welding solutions within the context of achieving ISO 3834 welding quality management standard.

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Honeywell, a leader in personal protective equipment (PPE), has released a White Paper on hearing protection that is a “must read” for all manufacturing employers.

Written by leading US audiologist Robert Ghent, the White Paper warns employers about their obligations when dealing with hearing-impaired staff in the workplace.

Entitled “Modern Hearing Protection and Modern Hearing Aids – They Can Play Together,” the White Paper explains how employers should protect hearing-impaired workers.

In the report, Ghent notes that employers often get resistance from a hearing-impaired worker about wearing hearing protection on the job.

However, noise standards do not discriminate between workers with and without hearing loss, or those who wear hearing aids and those who do not.

An estimated 10 million American workers have permanent hearing loss from occupational noise. And in Australia, an estimated 100,000 workers in the manufacturing sector have suffered hearing loss.

Ghent says two common misconceptions among those workers who wear hearing aids are:• Because they already have a hearing loss, they are not affected by noise, and • Their hearing aids can be used as hearing protection.

Neither of these arguments is valid, he says.

“regarding the first, the majority of hearing-impaired individuals have a “sensorineural” hearing loss, Ghent says. “This type of hearing loss occurs in the cochlea. The most common cause of

cochlear hearing loss is noise exposure, and the damage is cumulative.”

Ghent says once this type of hearing loss occurs, it cannot be restored and the remaining hearing can still be lost.

“Hearing aids do not restore hearing – they only make use of remaining hearing, he explains. “The more hearing they have to work with, the better job they can do. This is why it is vitally important to protect residual hearing.”

And employees who claim they can use hearing aids for hearing protection are misguided.

Ghent says some employees believe that by turning off their hearing aids, they become earplugs.

But most hearing aid fittings are “vented,” he says. This means there is a pathway for the noise from outside the ear to the eardrum.

“As with any hearing protection device, when there is a pathway for sound leakage, the device is no longer effective.”

Without hearing aids, hearing-impaired workers are at a disadvantage because the attenuation from hearing protection devices is added to their hearing loss.

Nevertheless, employers can comply with regulations, protect the worker’s residual hearing, and accommodate reasonable communication needs by encouraging workers who wear hearing aids to continue to do so.

However, they should also wear appropriate earmuffs over them – as long as the worker’s 8-hour time-weighted average noise exposure does not exceed allowable limits.

A recent development is Bluetooth connectivity that allows hearing aids to communicate wirelessly with another

Bluetooth device with which they are paired. In all of these cases, hearing aids can often be worn under earmuffs while audio information is delivered to the hearing aids wirelessly or via a thin cable.

Some hearing aids are positioned behind the ear (BTE) and others are custom fit into the ear canal and/or concha (the bowl-shaped part) of the ear. Previously, BTE hearing aids were large and unattractive. Their size meant they could deliver more power and they also had more controls and features, but they also interfered with wearing earmuffs. Recent strides in hearing aid technology have shrunk the size of BTE hearing aids while still including many advanced features. As a result, BTE hearing aids are now the most popular hearing aid style6, and modern BTE hearing aids are likely to work better with earmuffs.

Custom hearing aids are also better than ever, from the largest in-the-ear (ITE) type to the smallest completely-in-the-canal (CIC) size. There are now small, non-custom hearing aids that fit deep into the ear canal and use new battery technology allowing them to remain in place for several months. It is possible to use banded, canal-cap type HPds with these extended-wear hearing aids.

It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that employees are trained in proper use of the selected hearing protection devices.

Earmuffs are the most logical choice for employees wearing hearing aids. Among these are passive models (ie, without circuitry) that attenuate noise uniformly across the frequency spectrum.

When it comes to hearing-impaired workers, this is important because standard earmuffs attenuate high frequencies more than low frequencies and make important speech sounds too soft for a hearing-impaired worker. Low-frequency sounds (like most noise) more easily mask high-frequency sounds (like speech). This upward spread of masking is also reduced with uniformly-attenuating earmuffs.

Earmuffs are available with communications circuitry. Active models (ie, with battery-powered circuitry) incorporate microphones built into the ear cups, and connectors for external audio devices such as two-way radios, direct communications links, or MP3

players. There is a volume control to adjust the amplified sound from outside the ear cups and signals from the external audio input, but circuitry limits the output from the electronics to 82 dBA. Stereo microphones help preserve localization cues so spatial orientation and situational awareness are maintained.

Other active systems are designed as integrated high-noise solutions.

Such systems have hearing protection and communications built into the ear canal interface.

These systems include radio connections and ear-level stereo microphones for face-to-face conversation and situational awareness. Fit testing and in-ear dosimetry are built in as well. Communications are enhanced with automatic noise reduction designed to work with continuous, intermittent, and impulsive noise.

A skilled audiologist can assist with an assortment of solutions, including programming multi-program hearing aids with settings specific for use with earmuffs, and facilitate additional communication solutions like DAI, telecoil loops, and Bluetooth, as appropriate.

“Hearing aids and HPds play well together when they leverage each other’s best features,” says Ghent.

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To help people avoid noise-induced hearing loss, 3M has launched a safety campaign to educate people on how to detect and help protect them from hazardous noise.

Called the Hearing Pledge, the campaign is designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and preventative measures that can be taken in the workplace.

According to the World Health organisation, an estimated 275 million people worldwide individuals have suffered hearing loss – many due to excessive noise both on and off the job.

“Hearing loss is the number one sensory disability in the world – yet it is also one of the most preventable,” said Terry Gorman, 3M Senior occupational Hygienist.

By taking the pledge at: http://go.3M.com/xmd people can commit to wearing hearing protection when exposed to noise in excess of 85 decibels (dB).

Prolonged exposure to sounds louder than 85 dB can damage a person’s ears and lead to permanent hearing loss and

other symptoms. People can pledge and also share the information and the pledge site with friends and family. Those who pledge can opt to enter into a giveaway, with prizes such as a GoPro HEro 3 Silver Edition Video Camera.

Noise and other sounds that exceed 85 dB come from numerous activities, like at work in a noisy assembly line or warehouse.

At home this may include mowing the lawn, using power tools or listening to music – or when watching fireworks or attending a football game.

For many people, constant exposure to excessive noise is part of the job description.

A few workplace environments where hazardous noise is common include manufacturing, assembly, farming, military, oil and gas, transportation, entertainment, mining and construction sites.

“Many workers choose to go without hearing protection because of discomfort or inconvenience.

“This can lead to permanent hearing

loss, as well tinnitus which is a constant ringing, buzzing or whistling in the ear and a myriad of other effects like sleep disturbance, hypertension, anxiety and stress.

"That’s why raising awareness of the

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The Safety in Action show returns to Perth for the fourth time in June.

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To be held at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre on June 11 and 12, the show will feature more than 150 exhibitors.

Leading manufacturers exhibiting include AToM, Mayo Hardware and Toyota Material Handling WA – displaying their Toyota “SpotMe” intersection warning system to help improve forklift safety in busy warehouses.

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Pilz has expanded its offer of light barriers for safe access to danger zones with the launch of a new Safety Light Curtain model.

The new PSENopt Advanced features advanced configuration, multifunctional capability and no dead zones.

According to Pilz Managing Director Scott Moffat, the PSENopt Advanced can be manually or software configured for standard, blanking or direct muting capability, with the bonus of cascadability, meaning that one light curtain can be used for many functions.

“Given this flexibility, the PSENopt can be adapted to any application environment,” said Mr Moffat.

The PSENopt offers greater programming flexibility in ACM (advanced configuration mode) using an Ethernet interface adaptor and the free to download PSENopt Configurator software. In this mode up to five fixed blanking zones can be set, and the number of floating blanking

beams is selectable. Muting options can also be set including

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The Ethernet interface module also provides for Cloning, and Remote Monitoring/Logging so repeat configurations can be faster and fault-finding easier for maximum up-time.

Online the status of individual beams, the safety outputs (OSSDs), muting and blanking can all be monitored and logged.

PSENopt Configurator software can be used online or offline and there are three levels of password protection to ensure safety configurations cannot be tampered with by, for example, maintenance engineers using the software for online diagnostics.

When using several PSENopt Advanced light beam devices at the same time, the visual coding prevents the light barriers from impairing one another. This

in turn increases the flexibility in terms of installation.

The light curtains can be manually configured via a stylus and three recessed membrane soft keys to basic configuration mode.

LEds are used to aid configuration, as well as alignment, and to provide advanced diagnostics once the light curtain is commissioned.

With the top and bottom beams located at the extremes of the receiver/transmitter, there are no dead zones. This not only enables the devices to be fitted into tighter spots but also provides increased protection.

The Pilz Light Curtains can also be butted directly up to each other and cascaded where greater than 1800mm protected profile is required without any loss of protection.

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Linde’s BlueSpot solution for pedestrian and vehicle workplace safety is a classic example of how simple solutions can often be the best.

The high-intensity, low-consumption BlueSpot LEd light warning system has become a sought-after retrofit solution for counterbalance and warehouse trucks since its launch in 2011.

In fact, so many customers have seen the brilliance of BlueSpot that Linde now offers two versions for pedestrian and vehicle workplace safety on driving paths and at junctions where visibility is poor.

BlueSpot consists of just two energy-efficient LEd lights attached to the top of the driver's protective roof frame.

The lights project a large, bright blue spot onto the floor several metres ahead of the vehicle in the direction of travel.

Their LEd technology is not susceptible to shocks or vibrations, and enables a long service life for the lights, which are also dustproof and waterproof.

A BlueSpot “directional” variant which projects a blue arrow onto the floor, indicating the drive direction of the approaching truck, is also available.

To ensure the safest possible work

environment, both BlueSpot alternatives can be fitted to narrow aisle trucks and reach trucks as well as counterbalance forklifts.

No additional infrastructure is required, so the need to install sensors, dedicated cabling or lights and the complications of retro-fitting in existing facilities are all avoided.

The effectiveness of the Linde BlueSpot system has been demonstrated at workplaces around the world for more than two years now.

Forklift drivers often find the shrill tones of acoustic warning devices so disruptive that they switch them off and thus prevent them from fulfilling their function.

“The BlueSpot device doesn’t cause that issue,” Linde Material Handling managing director Carl Smith said.

“Instead it provides a highly visible driving path warning device, which is more directional than flashing beacons because it is not reflected off all nearby surfaces.

“Pedestrians or other forklift operators can quickly identify the direction of approaching vehicles, ensuring safety in aisles as well as in unclear cross-over areas. Drivers as well as other warehouse employees highly appreciate this solution.”

The Linde BlueSpot system’s very bright and long-lasting LEd lights can be lit up constantly or can be set to flash in order to attract attention.

That makes it ideal for use around doors, exits, crossings and blind corners where forklifts, warehouse trucks and pedestrians share common work spaces in storage, incoming goods, dispatch or manufacturing areas.

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Linde Material Handling is a global leader in the material handling equipment industry.

With branches and dealer locations throughout the country, Linde is a one-stop-shop for material handling equipment.

It has earned a reputation for providing premium forklift quality and performance delivered over a long, productive and cost efficient life.

As the local arm of Europe’s material handling equipment powerhouse, Linde Australia is uniquely equipped to find solutions to your needs – no matter how specialised they may be.

This includes hand pallet jacks through to 52 tonne container forklifts and specialised warehousing equipment.

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Safety eyewear is an essential piece of any worker’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). By certifying your PPE product with BSI, you can increase confidence in your product.

Common misconceptions around the AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal Eye Protection Standard are due to terms like “complies with”, “manufactured to” and “manufactured in accordance with”. Terms such as these can cause consumers to falsely believe that the product they are purchasing is certified.

Another common misconception is that CE certification (EN166) is the same as the AS/NZS1337.1 Standard.

These two standards are different, although there are some similarities between the Standards the major difference is the ocular (lens) performance requirements.

Product Certification is a third party independent assessment of the manufacturer’s management system, production, processes and procedures with the view of ensuring the manufacture can produce the product to the requirements of the Standard.

To remain certified the manufacturing facility must be audited on an annual basis. BSI only uses industry experts to conduct these assessments.

What is Benchmark Certification?The BSI Benchmark Mark is a

registered certification mark owned and operated by BSI. It is one of the most recognized symbols of quality and safety and offers true value to consumers, businesses and procurement practices.

BSI is one of Australia’s leading certification bodies of PPE.

BSI has a long history of providing a sound quality professional service for product certification.

It is the only Australian certification body that can provide a one-stop service for testing and certification of products.

BSI prides itself on providing a quality

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With the growing number of female workers in the manufacturing sector, Ugly Fish Eyewear has launched a new range of female friendly safety glasses – the Commando, Flame and Slingshot.

It is vital to ensure female workers are not put at risk of an eye injury because of incorrectly fitting safety glasses or a “one-size fits all” approach.

Mick donohoe, Head of Sales and Marketing at Ugly Fish, says it is important for all workers to wear well-fitting safety glasses, without gaps around the eye. This may mean supplying different safety glasses to different workers to cater to varying facial types and sizes.

“Our three new styles, the Commando, Flame and Slingshot, offer a slim fit

suited to smaller faces which are typically associated with female workers”, he said.

These models are suitable for a broad variety of industries including oil and gas, mining, council/road works, construction, water and trade.

They can protect workers eyes from random flying objects and heat, with the smoke lens option also providing UV protection for outdoor workers.

The new models offer various style and colour options as well as lightweight, comfortable frames.

They are very durable and feature impact resistant lenses with anti-scratch and anti-fog coating.

“While function is first and foremost when we design our eyewear range, fashion trends are certainly influencing safety eyewear, said Donohoe. “So if a worker likes the look of their safety glasses

they will be more inclined to wear them.“The Commando, Flame and Slingshot

all provide great coverage and protection while still looking slick and stylish.”

The Flame is available in a shiny black or brown frame and the Slingshot in a red frame.

And both models can be used for prescription lens fitting.

All three models comply to the Australian Safety Standard AS/NZS 1337.1 for Medium Impact, with the Commando and Slingshot also Certified to the Australian Standard.

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Servore, a leader in personal protection equipment, now offers the world’s first auto-darkening welding goggles.

Available from All Purpose Abrasives these new ArcShield-513 welding goggles are ideal for working in confined spaces or for mobile welding and welding inspection.

The multi-function and multi-purpose Arc-513 goggles can be used for grinding, gas cutting and welding, plasma cutting and ARC/ MIG/TIG/MAG welding from shades #5 through #13.

And they can be used with hard hats and respiratory protection.

The light and comfortable Arc-513 are based on careful research. They are ergonomically designed for fit and CE/ANSI/CSA/AS NZ certified.

The goggles incorporate features such as a shock absorbing, heat resistant frame, a self-adjusting silicon skirt and an ‘eye-breathe’ air vent system for mist reduction and optical comfort.

The front cover lens is also hard

coated for extra durability and increased protection from spatter, dirt and dust.

Arc-513 goggles are ideal for pipe fitting, re-modelling and repair of automobiles, ships and equipment, welding inspection, supervision and training, maintenance and repairs.

The Servore Softshield series of fire retardant masks, hoods and balaclavas are especially designed for use with the Arc 513 goggles.

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WHEN’S THE LAST TIME YOU HAD AN EYE TEST?Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in Australia, with one in seven Australians over the age of 50 showing some evidence of the disease.

Early detection is the key according to Julie Heraghty, Chief Executive officer of the Macular Disease Foundation Australia.

Julie says macular degeneration is one of those life-changing eye conditions that can creep up on you without a hint of a problem. As Australia’s leading cause of blindness it is one disease all business owners should know about.

“Macular degeneration results in the loss of your central vision which affects your ability you to recognise faces, read and drive – many of the everyday activities we take for granted,” said Julie. “ Because macular degeneration occurs at the back of the eye an eye test by an optometrist is essential as you can have the very early signs without even knowing. A simple eye test can reveal drusen – small yellow spots on the macula, which indicate the early onset of this disease.”

Wet and dry are the two types of macular degeneration and diet and lifestyle along with early detection are critical to both types in saving sight. Julie says early detection of

the wet form, in particular, is crucial. “The earlier treatment is started for the wet form, the more likely it is that vision can be saved. Delayed treatment increases the likelihood of losing sight.”

While there is currently no treatment for dry macular degeneration she says it is critical to monitor progress and make certain diet and lifestyle changes that can significantly reduce the risk of disease progression. “Dry

macular degeneration is typically slow to progress but can turn into the wet form very quickly. It is essential to report any sudden changes in your vision to your optometrist or ophthalmologist as early treatment can save sight.”

up to 70 percent of cases of macular degeneration have a genetic link and that people who have a direct family history of macular degeneration have a 50 per cent

chance of getting the disease. Smoking is also a risk factor and can cause blindness.

The Macular Disease Foundation Australia provides free information packs and advice on disease symptoms and the support services available for people with macular degeneration.

For further information Ph: 1800 111 709 or visit www.mdfoundation.com.au

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3.6M AUSTRALIAN WORKERS ExPOSED TO CARCINOGENSAustralian researchers have found that a staggering 40 percent of workers are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their current jobs, with men at higher risk than women.

The study revealed that the 3.6 million Australian workers most likely to be exposed to carcinogens lived in regional areas and often included men and women working in farming, mining and transport.

Unlike lifestyle cancer risks (alcohol,

diet) people do not have a choice about exposure to carcinogens in their workplace, with the top four occupational cancer risks being sun exposure, diesel engine exhaust, environmental tobacco smoke and the solvent benzene.

Professor Lin Fritschi, from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Perth, (formerly the WA Institute for Medical Research) admitted the results were shocking. “These figures are higher

than ever before because we questioned workers from small and medium enterprises including people who are self-employed,” she said. “In the past the only data available came from big organisations with resources such as occupational Health and Safety staff to conduct surveys.”

Carcinogens such as UV exposure tended to affect farmers, painters and metal workers. Farmers were also at a higher cancer risk from diesel engine exhaust, as were heavy vehicle drivers and miners.

Environmental tobacco smoke was a danger for hospitality workers, but also painters and plumbers who included the group “smoko” in their work routine, even if they didn’t smoke themselves.

“This study allows us to pinpoint where there are cancer risks, such as workers exposed to environmental tobacco smoke during the daily “smoko,” Professor Fritschi said. “There is legislation in place to prevent smoking in the workplace but at the moment this is often not enforced.”

The collaboration by the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and the University of Western Australia as well as Sydney and Monash Universities, was based on a random sample of 5023 Australian workers aged between 18 and 65.

Telephone interviews were conducted using a web-based application, occIdEAS, in which participants were asked about their job tasks and pre-defined algorithms automatically assigned exposure to each person. occIdEAS includes questionnaires specifically written for 58 different occupations.

“I’ve already had contact from researchers in Singapore and the U.K. who may want to follow this model in their own countries,” Professor Fritschi said.

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Many apprentices are eligible for the Tools for Your Trade (TFYT) government funding, which is designed to assist those starting out in their careers – with cumulative grants totalling up to $5,500 on completion of their apprenticeship.

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Trade Team offers some outstanding deals on tools on which to invest the TFyT funding and is filled with great discounts and countless bonus offers for apprentices.

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New data from the National Centre for Vocational Education research (NCVEr) has revealed a drop in apprentice and trainee commencements.

After growth in the first three quarters of 2013, trade apprentice commencements have fallen from 27,500 to 26,400, according to latest NCVEr research.

And new trainee commencements fell from 41,200 to 38,800 during the same period.

“This is concerning particularly given the importance of these trade skills for our economic future,” said Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox.

“These downward trends reflect

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Mr Willox said the federal government should take urgent action to ensure Australia continues to develop the trade skills base, which is vital for our future.

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MORE FLExIBILITY NEEDED WITH WORKPLACE AWARDS: AIGROUPThe Australian Industry Group is pushing for greater flexibility for employers and employees under the workplace award system.

In a submission to the Fair Work Commission’s Four Yearly Review of Modern Awards the AiGroup argues that modern awards need to support job creation.

“The softening economic environment and labour market need to be carefully considered during the Review,” said AiGroup Chief Executive Innes Willox.

“While awards are less important than they once were, they still provide a very important safety net for employees and employers, he said.

“Awards should be flexible and not impose undue barriers on employers and employees.”

Mr Willox said many modern award provisions still reflect the award conditions from a previous era. Several awards do not provide for part time employment.

In its submission the Ai Group will pursue proposals to make awards more flexible including:• The taking of annual leave• The ability to cash out annual leave beyond four weeks of accrued leave, by agreement between the employee and employer• Time off in lieu of overtime• Part-time employment.

“In contrast to Ai Group, the

unions are seeking to reduce flexibility in areas such as casual employment, said Mr Willox. “Ai Group will be strongly opposing this claim.”

The Four Year Review is set to continue for at least the next 18 months.

Mr Willox said Ai Group would take a leading role in representing the interests of employers to ensure the award system remains “flexible, productive and fair for all parties.”

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Andrew U’Ren, an Australian Institute of Packaging Scholarship winner through the Southern Cross Awards program in 2011, has graduated from the Certificate in Packaging.

Andrew was awarded an AIP Scholarship to undertake the Certificate in Packaging as a part of the Southern Cross Packaging Awards program.

“As a graphic design student the opportunities of the Certificate in Packaging allowed me to expand on my knowledge of packaging in specific areas of interest, he said. “Being an on-line based course presented challenges that can often thwart a students learning experience, whilst staying focused, but the AIP provided me with fantastic mentors from the packaging industry who not only provided me with a wealth of information but who also helped me stay positive and active.”

Andrew said learning new and unknown

material on-line is very different to learning in a classroom with a lecturer.

Last year he successfully completed the course through various site visits to factories that manufacture packaging materials. He kept in contact with AIP mentors through email and Skype, sourcing packaging text books courtesy of the AIP.

He was able to ask questions and have his work proof read by industry personnel.

The Certificate in Packaging provides students with the chance to broaden their interests in new areas of packaging.

“Currently I am using my Certificate in Packaging along with my Degree in graphic design to seek employment in the packaging industry where I hope to liaise graphic design with pack function,” Andrew said.

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Registrations are now open for the 2014 AIP National Conference in Sydney in June.

Organised by the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), this year’s conference features 10 international speakers from seven countries and 40 speakers over two-days.

Designed for personal and professional development, the AIP National Conference offers networking opportunities with like-minded packaging experts.

It is ideally suited for the food, beverage, manufacturing and packaging industries.

Keynote speakers include Bryan McKay FAIP, Director Packaging development – Asia Pacific, Campbell Arnotts, Fran Bova FAIP, Packaging Manager, Kimberly-Clark Australia, Nicolas Georges, rd&Q director, Premium Chocolate & Dairy, Asia Pacific, Mondelez International, Craig

Walker MAIP, National Packaging Manager – PET, Coca-Cola Amatil, Bassam Hallak, director, Innovation Discovery & Insights, Avery Dennison, Nina Cleeve-Edwards MAIP, Packaging Specialist, Nestle oceania and Paul Horn, Strategic Procurement director – Technical, LIoN.

International Speakers include: Massimo Annatarone, Gualapack Packaging System, Prof, Ing Matthias Niemeyer, Chief Executive officer, KHS, Peter Lockery, H.B Fuller, Paul Taulien, Sidel Group, Antony Conway, Esko, Doug Kunneman and Mark Vergauwen from Nature Works and Andreas Schweiger, rofin-Baasel LaserTech.

With a theme of Packaging & Innovation Excellence, the biennial event will be held at the Sofitel Wentworth, Sydney from June 17-18.

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South Australia’s vision for a world-leading advanced manufacturing precinct in Adelaide has moved up a gear – and the motoring analogy is more than appropriate.

Less than two years after the funded concept was unveiled, 800 students a day are studying at a new TAFE training centre at Tonsley, six leading companies are preparing to establish their own high-tech presence on the site, and a contractor has been chosen to create a residential and retail development.

Even bigger milestones are less than a year away, including the unveiling of new facilities for Flinders University funded through the single biggest infrastructure investment in the university’s near 50-year history.

The Tonsley site, 10km south of Adelaide CBd, is where first Chrysler then Mitsubishi made cars for nearly five decades. Both were major employers and established the site as an integral part of the local community.

When Mitsubishi stopped local vehicle

production in 2008, the SA Government saw the opportunity to nurture a new future for manufacturing and innovation in the State by bringing the high-value industry, education and research sectors together on a purpose-built campus.

It secured the 64ha site in 2010 then two years later released a Master Plan and committed $253 million to the redevelopment.

The cluster focus reflects a growing international emphasis on smart specialisation – the bringing together of research and industry to foster economic development based on a region's recognised strengths.

“We are looking first and foremost to build on strengths we already have in SA

and in the south and to help the firms in those industries to grow,” said Tonsley Redevelopment Director Megan Antcliff. “At the same time we are looking to attract new industry capability to SA based on the value proposition of Tonsley.”

Ms Antcliff said there had been a disconnect in having Government agencies out in the market place trying to help SA manufacturers move up the value chain when at the same time the available operating environment didn’t fit what these firms needed.

Tonsley was designed to be an alternative to the remote industrial park commonly associated with manufacturing. It would bridge an infrastructure gap and provide facilities and a range of services – the soft infrastructure – that industry was not in a position to create for itself.

“What’s really interesting is the role Government is playing,” she said. “We’re not at one extreme where we don’t intervene at all and the site becomes a bulky goods or logistics centre and we’re also not

doing the other version of a fully subsidised land arrangement for business.

“What we’re doing is saying Government will provide some capital focused on the common whole-of-site services – the brand, all of the site distribution networks such as roads ICT infrastructure and public realm – and then, really importantly, we’re investing in the soft infrastructure, such as support for commercialisation activities and B2B networking.

“We’re asking businesses what they need then working to deliver it.”

The Government’s role in the project is being overseen jointly by the Department of Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, resources and Energy (dMITrE) and

Renewal SA.The Master Plan for Tonsley looks to

create 6300 jobs over 20 years through the Government’s financial commitment – expected over the life of the project to leverage $1 billion in private investment – and to have 1000 new dwellings in a medium to high density residential community by 2031.

The first companies to come on board were IT company Tier 5, which is investing $113 million in a state-of-the-art data centre, and multinational engineering and advanced technology firm Siemens.

In 2012 Siemens signed an MOU to become a strategic partner in the project, with vice-president of energy David Pryke commenting that

“technology precincts offer tremendous potential for

innovation and collaboration"

– essential ingredients for successful business on a global stage". It subsequently committed to develop a new manufacturing facility on site.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Basetec Services, Signostics Limited, Zen Industries and MAN diesel and Turbo Australia also had signed on (see breakout) and that CIC Australia had been chosen as the residential developer.

Santos, Beach Energy and Senex Energy have also pledged multi-million dollar support for a new Mining and Petroleum Centre of Excellence to be based on site.

The clustering of mining and defence expertise and research capability was the clincher for Basetec, a high-end composite pipeline technologies company, which cancelled plans to build a new complex

elsewhere in Adelaide when the Tonsley option was presented.

"our company is looking to collaborate and innovate to grow and prosper and we see Tonsley as the ideal place to do this," said Managing Director Charles Figallo.

He said he knew of nothing like the Tonsley concept and that it was attracting significant attention.

“We are getting a lot of interest now from other companies that want to get involved with us and to be a part of the R&D that we are linking with. I have never seen anything like it. I have been approached by several companies, I have bought out one company in Australia on the strength of this and I have had interest from another in the US.”

Mining and energy is one of four sectors specifically targeted as a focus for the Tonsley development. The others are clean technology, green construction and medical technologies – all areas in which South Australia has a significant commercial and research track record.

Tonsley is also highlighting its own environmental credentials, and is working with the Green Building Council of Australia to achieve one of the nation's first Green Star – Communities ratings.

Environmental infrastructure projects under way on site include a smart grid network to provide increased energy efficiency, and reduced carbon emissions and water sustainable urban design principles to ensure minimal water consumption and potential reuse.

Tonsley will also provide world's best-practice telecommunications infrastructure, with all allotments within easy reach of a fibre optic network.

The Master Plan expects a large

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MANUFACTURING IN SA MOVES TO THE NExT LEVELNEW TONSLEY COMPLEx A GLOBAL HUB FOR INNOVATION By NICK CArNE

proportion of the Government’s $253 million investment to be offset by land sales and rental income. Sales revenue is anticipated to be $144.6 million over 16 years, with rental income forecast as $27.5 million.

About 60% of the site area will be dedicated to commercial and high value manufacturing, 10% to education and training, 28% residential and 2% retail.

The shape and nature of the residential component has yet to be determined, but it is intended that housing will be available to all, not simply to those involved with Tonsley tenants. It is also expected that the buildings will incorporate many of the sustainable building innovations being developed by tenant companies.

To assist the site’s integration with the local community, an existing single-track rail line is being duplicated and electrified to allow for regular scheduled services from the city to a redeveloped Tonsley station. A temporary park-and-ride facility has been opened on site for public use.

A focus in the first year was the refurbishment of the old eight-hectare main assembly building to accommodate a central Town Square and a mix of retail, education, industrial and commercial land uses. This should be completed by year’s end.

Megan Antcliff said it had not taken long for the Tonsley concept to be widely understood and supported, even by those who previously had preconceived ideas about how manufacturing precincts look. Industry was now among the strongest advocates both for the ambitious vision of the project and for the role of the State Government as a partner.

She stops short of calling Tonsley unique, but hasn’t found an equivalent in Australia or overseas. “There are a number of things we’re doing that people have done before, but in this kind of combination, for this kind of purpose, we’re yet to really find the benchmark,” she said.

dEALING WITh AN INdUsTRIAL LEGACyThe State Government agency Renewal SA is managing the physical delivery of the Tonsley redevelopment, including site remediation, establishment of roads and infrastructure, public spaces and landscaping.

A risk assessment prepared when the State Government bought the site confirmed that it is suitable for ongoing commercial/ industrial use, providing the buildings remain in their current configuration.

However, as was to be expected, some work was required to deal with the industrial legacy of the past.

Comprehensive soil and ground water assessments undertaken by Mitsubishi identified that soil and groundwater beneath the site had been affected, and asbestos is present in existing buildings, common for an industrial site developed during the 1960s.

This is being dealt with systematically as the development progresses – about 100,000 tonnes has been removed to

date.Further environmental investigations

are being undertaken as the development continues.

The site is covered by an environmental management plan, which identifies how all issues are to be managed, including excavation and requirements for redevelopment.

Before the site is redeveloped for sensitive use, all environmental work will be completed to the satisfaction of an independent EPA accredited Site Contamination Auditor.

TONSLEY’S RICH HISTORY

Tonsley, which was named after Tonsley Hall in England by its second

owner, was used for farming until the main

estate was bequeathed to the Art Gallery of South

Australia in 1946.

Ownership later passed to the Housing Trust of SA before Chrysler Australia

bought 180 acres in 1955. It first established a motor

parts and accessories division there, before

adding an engine plant in 1957 and the main

assembly plant in 1963

The Tonsley rail line was constructed in 1965-66.

Employment peaked at around 7500 in 1979, but the following year

Chrysler was taken over by Mitsubishi Motors

Australia, which continued production but reduced

the workforce.

Mitsubishi ceased vehicle manufacture at Tonsley in 2008 (though it maintains

an administrative presence on site) and the State

Government bought the land in 2010.

The Master Plan for the new Tonsley Park redevelopment was

released in 2012.


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size: 61ha Proposed land use:• Commercial and light Industrial: 68% • Residential: 20% • Education: 10% • Retail: 2%

Cost to state Government: $253 million

Estimated private investment: $1 billion

Estimated net benefit to south Australia: $492 million

Life of project: 20 years

Projected worker population: 6300 full time employees

Projected residential population: 1500

Already secured: • TAFE sA: $120 million Sustainable Industries Education Centre (SIEC) • Flinders University: $120 million teaching and research facility. Set to open in January 2015 • Tier5: $100 million data centre.


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SORTING OUT YOUR DISTRIBUTION PROBLEMS

With increasing labour costs and supply chain pressures for faster, more accurate and responsive operations, automated sortation systems are finding their way into more supply chains.

The right system delivers productivity, throughput capacity, accuracy, and accountability for your business.

If you’ve received a parcel delivery, bought groceries from a supermarket or ordered a book or DVD online, it is likely you will have come into contact with goods that have been handled by an automated sortation system.

And this may have occurred multiple times as the goods made their way through the supply chain to your doorstep.

Within the supply chain, there are a number of applications where sortation is particularly relevant.

Manufacturing sorter applicationsWith retailers, wholesalers and

distributors moving stock through their supply chains faster than ever before, many manufacturers have needed to change the way they assemble and despatch orders for customers.

In some instances, customers who previously received full pallets, now require mixed pallets comprising multiple goods, significantly increasing order assembly complexity and cost.

A proven solution for sorting multiple goods to multiple orders is conveyor sorting systems. These increase productivity by allowing the stock for multiple orders to be grouped and processed concurrently, with individual items then automatically sorted to their respective orders.

Conveyor sorting systems also facilitate cross-docking and increase supply chain velocity by eliminating unnecessary handling and storage of product, and the direct costs associated with handling excess inventory.

Many fast moving consumer goods

one or more parcel and freight depots as they move through a transport network between two points in the supply chain.

High peak volumes at certain times of the day, coupled with the fast turnaround times that are essential to achieve high service levels, means that throughput capacity, accuracy and product handling flexibility are essential.

For many freight and delivery providers, automated sortation has become a distinct competitive advantage, allowing them to achieve better service levels and forming a barrier to market entry for new players.

For some, it is indeed a necessity due to the nature of the volumes to be processed and the limited time available to connect parcels with their outbound plane, truck or van.

sorter typesThere are a wide variety of conveyor

sorting technologies available, and it is essential to understand the criteria for selection to achieve the best logistics result. In general, we can divide sorters into two broad categories – linear and recirculating.

Linear or straight line sortation systems are typically the most cost-effective where the number of sortation points required is small to moderate, for instance 10-50 destinations.

For applications below 5,000 cartons per hour and with a low number of

destinations, there are a range of different devices available for performing carton diversion including right angle transfers, belt and pop-up wheel diverters, which provide reliable and accurate performance, and bi-directional sorting capability.

In applications with higher throughput and/or a moderate number of destinations, sliding shoe sorters are more appropriate. Sliding shoe sorters can perform bidirectional sorting and, with the latest innovations in sorter and carton induction technology, are capable of achieving rates of up to 18,000 cartons per hour with a single sorter.

Recirculating (circular) sorters comprise a continuous loop of linked carriers, which travel around a circuit. They are becoming increasingly popular in a range of applications, offering significant benefits in terms of throughput, space efficiency, functionality and flexibility.

Recirculating sorters can be designed to handle throughputs exceeding 20,000 items per hour, and can accurately sort a wide range of products from large parcels down to small loose items, to hundreds of delivery points.

They are generally considered more flexible in terms of layout, throughput and expansion options than other sorter types. Recirculating sorters can negotiate turns, inclines and declines, utilise carriers multiple times per circuit, and be easily expanded with additional induction points and sort lanes with minimum disruption to an existing operation.

Cross-belt sorters can handle the widest variety of parcel sizes and shapes from small items to bulky general merchandise.

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manufacturers also use conveyor sorting systems to handle products in cartons as they come off the production line.

Given the volumes that many manufacturers produce, performing this function manually is virtually an impossible task. From soft drinks to biscuits to toilet paper, many of the products we use every day have been sorted before they have even left the production plant.

Robotic systems are commonly used to automate the process of palletising, and high speed sorters are used in conjunction with these to sort the cartons by product type for palletising and/or to distribute the workload to multiple palletising cells.

Order fulfilment sorter applicationsAutomated sortation systems are

used in a number of applications for order fulfilment.

From pharmaceuticals to electronics to health and beauty, sorters are used in conjunction with a picking system to direct shipping containers to a lane associated with a delivery route, geographical area or delivery provider.

In the mail order industry, there are a number of solutions that utilise the same sorter to sort the contents of shipping containers to multiple sort destinations; sorting products such as clothes, cosmetics and CDs into the shipper, and then finally sorting the shipper to a destination assigned to a delivery route.

This takes advantage of technologies capable of reliably handling items ranging in sizes from as small as a greeting card to as large as travel luggage.

The combination of intelligent order fulfilment and leading edge sortation technologies has resulted in minimum touch processing – in some cases one touch distribution – with significantly lower operating costs.

Parcel and freight sorter applicationsMany goods are often handled in


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NEW FACE MILLING PLATFORM FOR CAST IRONWith eight cutting edges, the new KSSM8+ face milling platform from Kennametal is focused on maximum metal-cutting performance in cast irons and steel workpieces at the lowest possible cost.

Cutting cast-iron parts is tough and it should be. Cast-iron pump housings, brake calipers, turbine housings, and many other parts are critical foundation components for entire industries, including automotive, heavy equipment, energy, and fluid power. Achieving the highest level of milling performance at the lowest cost per cutting edge is essential for success.

The IC10 size provides a 9mm depth of cut, while the IC 12.7 achieves a 6mm doC. Both have high lead angles (88˚ and 87˚ respectively), making them good choices in applications where fixture limitations or part designs call for close to 90˚.

The double-sided insert design with eight cutting edges provides users with the lowest cost per edge, while the –LD geometry’s positive rake face and honed edges result in lower cutting forces and good floor finishes in medium and finish machining.

While face milling is a common, everyday metal-cutting task, it is one with many critical considerations.

Depth of cut must be balanced against maximizing speeds and feeds for long tool life. High surface finish requirements must be factored into achieving high production efficiencies.

That is why a range of insert grades for the new KSSM8+ platform is available for face milling steels, stainless steels, and wet or dry machining of ductile cast irons.

The KSSM8+ comes with the choice of medium or fine-density cutter bodies.

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DON’T CHUCK AWAY A TIME-SAVING ADVANTAGEIn today’s highly-competitive industrial markets, downtime is the curse of engineering workshop managers.

Whether caused by an unreliable “El Cheapo” machine or the period between set-ups, no-one likes to see productive machines standing idle.

Even small improvements in productivity can mean more customers, more successful quotations, and more profit.

According to the managing director of 600 Machine Tools, Cliff Purser, this has caused many workshop managers to leave behind the “we’ve always done it that way” philosophy to looking clinically and analytically at new technology and methods being employed by profitable companies around the world.

“Slow changeovers are the bane of every workshop manager’s life and result in reduced margins, and contracts that should yield a profit causing a loss, Mr Purser said. “There has to be a better way.”

An aspect of set-ups that has long caused problems is jobs requiring the use of a chuck. At the renowned EMo exhibition in Hannover last September, Mr Purser said

workshop manager from all over Europe made a beeline for demonstrations of the Gripfast combination power chuck by fellow 600 Group company, Pratt Burnerd.

“They could immediately see the time-saving advantages provided by the new design,” he said. “Many were surprised when they saw that the Gripfast combines a chuck, a collet chuck, and a mandrel chuck in a single unit.”

“However, I am not surprised to find that, around the world, this remarkable device is being welcomed in workshops with CNC turning centres, because it enables operators to increase productivity and achieve minimal non-machining time.”

Mr Purser explained that 600 Group members were among the users clamouring for the Gripfast, because it is now being fitted, as standard, on Colchester Lathes’ new Tornado CNC production turning centres, ensuring high speed, high-accuracy turning, with rapid component changeover.

He noted that the new chucks are supplied with a duplicate set of master jaws and simple off-machine jaw setting fixture, enabling the jaws to be pre-set off the

machine, and ensuring a changeover time of less than one minute through the world renowned High Speed Quick Change jaw feature.

Mr Purser said: “This design breakthrough can result in an estimated time-saving of 95 per cent over other power chucks, and can give payback in less than six months.”

The installation engineer at 600 Machine Tools, Pat O’Doherty, provided some supplementary information to assist workshop managers in evaluating the new chuck, which has only recently become available in Australia.

The design team at Pratt Burnerd in West Yorkshire has ensured that the Gripfast quickly converts to a collet chuck, with the master jaws accepting a comprehensive range of standard or special collet pads.

The company’s popular Setrite feature is incorporated, as standard, into the chuck body, allowing ultra-high adjustment accuracy of either jaws, collet pads, or mandrel – a feature that is sure to bring a smile to the face of every user’s QA manager.

With optional large through-bore capacities, the flexible newcomer can be supplied to fit all makes and models of CNC production lathes, utilising the existing machine’s chucking assembly.

Full size master jaws allow use of standard top tooling without the rpm reduction rivals require.

The chuck’s unique counter balance feature negates centrifugal force effects, ensuring constant gripping force and 90 percent jaw force at maximum operational speed of up to 6000rpm.

This compares to most other power chucks in its class that maintain only 33 percent of gripping force using standard top jaws.

As with all chucks in the Pratt Burnerd range, the sturdy Gripfast is built to toolroom standards – ie. exceptionally high accuracy – and is engineered in England for safety, reliability, and durability

Mr O’Doherty added: “The Constant Grip feature makes it possible to grip thin-wall components by reducing chuck pressure because the chuck maintains jaw-force at high speed.

“This feature is proving to be a boon for a major manufacturer of helicopters, a user that changes workpieces several times a shift and has a wide library of components.

“The workshop has several Gripfast chucks, and more than 90 additional sets of base jaws so that the machined gripping-jaws can be left attached to the base-jaws to avoid having to re-machine soft-jaws,” he explained.

This multinational company welcomed the safety aspects, too – absolutely essential in a fiercely-competitive engineering market that is seeing a trend towards ever-faster

cutting speeds.Australian users are now able to order the

Pratt Burnerd radio-frequency Gripmeter, an instrument that has the facility to transfer measurements to a PC for analysis, presentation, and storage, and ensure the strict oH&S standards are met,

Mr Purser said a full range of standard sizes from 165mm-800mm is now available with large bore availability. This gives Australian users a measurable advantage in time-per-component and operational flexibility.

He advised workshop managers to view a Gripfast video now available on YouTube, which was filmed at EMo 2013 in Hannover.

“A digital clock is on screen throughout the demo, and it rapidly becomes crystal clear exactly how much time can be saved,” Mr Purser said.

And now available via e-mail is a calculator that takes data supplied by the prospective user and calculates the cost-difference between standard power chucks and the Gripfast for (a) the cost of changing jaws, and (b) the cost of removing a power chuck and fitting a collet chuck.

“Again, the benefits cannot be missed,” Mr Purser said.

After the launch of the Gripfast combination power chuck last September, orders initially came from all over Europe and, remarkably, are now being supplied to European workshops via some of the world’s most famous manufacturers of machine tools for precision turning.

Mr Purser said: “Blue-chip names from Europe, the uS and Japan are now offering this world-leading chuck as standard equipment – or as an option – on their own machines. Quite a compliment to the Pratt Burnerd design team in Heckmondwike.

The products of Pratt Burnerd and other 600 Group products are exclusively marketed and supported throughout Australia by Sydney-based 600 Machine Tools.

600 Machine ToolsPh: 02 9674 4738www.600machinery.com.au

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RONSON GEARS LOOKS TO NEW OVERSEAS MARKETSAustralian gear manufacturer, Ronson Gears, has been awarded accreditation to AS9100C Quality Management System Standard (Aerospace), paving the way for the company’s expansion into new markets internationally.

UK based Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Limited conducted the audit late last year and awarded Ronson Gears the accreditation for its gear manufacturing and quality systems.

The accreditation is recognition of the company’s longstanding focus on quality, customer service and its ongoing investment in state-of –the-art equipment, says Ronson Managing Director Gordon New.

“We achieved ISO9001 accreditation in 1998 and have a proven record of providing quality services to Original Equipment Manufacturers (oEM’s) in a broad range of industries,” Mr New said.

“We’ve supplied BAE Systems for many years as well as indirectly supplying well-known companies including Boeing and Lockheed Martin.

“The new accreditation means the company’s expertise will be more widely recognised globally,” he said. “Our agent in North America is already in contact with a number of potential new customers and we hope to branch into Europe as well in years to come.”

Ronson Gears was established in 1954 and is a family-owned, Australian company. It is a member of the American Gear Manufacturers Association and an

Associate Member of Eurotrans and the European Committee of Associations of Manufacturers of Gears and Transmission Parts, which includes the British Gear Association.

Ronson Gears’ manufacturing equipment is used throughout the gear manufacturing process including CNC machining, CNC gear cutting, CNC gear grinding, CNC gear measurement and CNC gear tool sharpening.

Ronson Gears Pty LtdPh: 03 9555 9822www.ronsongears.com.au

A TASTE OF ITALY FROM RON MACKRon Mack Machinery is an exclusive supplier of the famous Italian FICEP range of machines.

FICEP are the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of CNC machinery for structural steel and plate processing, with many machines installed in Australia over the last 40 years.

FICEP produce more than 450 CNC lines

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oxy, drilling and milling functions have been very successful around the world with several machines already installed in Australia.

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For over 40 years, DMF International Pty Ltd has been providing solutions to busy doorways, for protection of the operating environment.The product range has grown from the humble PVC strip curtain, to the sophisticated high speed roll doors, that not only provide climate control, but also after hours security.DMF manufacture most of their own products in Australia, and are proud to also be the exclusive and licensed agent for the Efaflex range of doors from Germany.DMF can supply and install doors that can achieve an incredible 4m/sec operating speed, with highly sensitive safety sensors to ensure your personnel, and equipment, are protected.With partners throughout Australia, installation and servicing is available in most areas. Whatever your budget, DMF has a solution, and so call us today.

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Leading machinery supplier Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse has opened a new 3,700sqm showroom in Brisbane to coincide with its 25th Anniversary in that city.

From small beginnings in 1989, Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse, the Brisbane branch has grown significantly.

The new showroom features the complete Hare & Forbes range, including new release products, all under one roof.

Manager Warren Cooper, an employee of the company for 27 years, relocated from Sydney and has been with the Brisbane branch since it first opened its doors.

At that time, one other staff member was employed, Mark Walters, who is current sales manager.

The Brisbane branch began trading in a 600sqm showroom in the suburb of Woolloongabba.

By 1994, with a total of four staff members, they out grew their premises and relocated to Macgregor, to a larger 900sqm showroom. They stayed at

Macgregor for a further 10 years.By the end of 2003 extensions were

made into the adjoining units, creating a larger showroom of some 1,400sqm and bringing the number of staff to a total of nine members.

In 2004, Coopers Plains became their new home. A grand showroom/warehouse of 4,200sqm, located at 626 Boundary Road.

Due to the growth of their extensive product range of machinery & tools, and with staff numbers exceeding 30, they out

grew their premises. Once again the search began for

a larger building. As it turned out, the solution was right in front of them. Across the road was a 3700sqm warehouse and the decision was made to purchase the building and transform it into a new showroom.

The newly designed showroom comprises a 600sqm area where customers can shop for small items in air conditioned comfort. The remainder of the building is used to house one of

the largest displays of engineering and woodworking equipment in Australia.

The original building (626 Boundary Road) has been retained as a warehouse, accommodating some 5000 products.

Customers are invited to visit the new showroom and discuss their machinery requirements with Hare & Forbes’ experienced sales team.

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HOW TO MINIMISE YOUR COMPANY WASTEOur country is producing too much waste. Landfill options are fast becoming more limited and therefore the cost of transporting and disposing of waste is increasing.

For both environmental and economic reasons it is essential that all businesses reassess their traditional waste management practices, such as disposing of all solid waste into a bin for collection.

This will require a shift in attitudes and practices with an emphasis on preventing and reducing rather than on treating and disposing of wastes.

This can be achieved in a number of ways including:• Changing your raw materials• Changing your processes or equipment• Changing your operating procedures• Changing your purchasing and supply procedures.

The NSW Government office of Environment and Heritage (oEH) offers the following advice to manufacturers to help minimize waste:

Because waste disposal and treatment can be costly it makes good sense to have a closer look at the materials, processes and equipment you use, to see where you may be able to save materials and dollars.

Conduct a waste check or audit to identify your major waste types, sources and volumes and how much your wastes are costing you. If you know the wastes you make you can then look at the opportunities for eliminating, minimising, reusing and recycling the different types of materials from the various sources of the waste.

Inform your suppliers and customers about your commitment to waste reduction and ask for their support. After you have conducted your waste audit, work out a plan to avoid, reduce, reuse or recycle your wastes. Set some targets to work towards in minimising your wastes. Waste disposal should be the last option on your plan!

how can you avoid, reduce and reuse waste?

If your business is making wastes, it is costing you money and there should be a better way to do what you are doing. Find out if there is a different raw material, equipment or process that you could use which would produce less waste. The material may have less packaging or may be in a purer form that produces less waste by-product. Keep up to date with new developments, materials and technologies that will help your business become more efficient and reduce your wastes and costs.

When equipment needs to be repaired

or replaced, look for alternatives that will help you reduce the overall wastes you generate.

Improve your operating procedures. Sometimes rethinking and then changing the way you do things can make a difference.

Minimise the handling of materials to reduce contamination and potential for spills.

Also, improving maintenance procedures can cut losses from leaks or inefficient operating equipment.

smarter purchasing, less packaging, less to dispose of

Where possible choose, or specify to your supplier that you want, items with less or no packaging. Although packaging is important for preventing product damage, excessive packaging is not necessary.

Avoid packaging your products or purchasing materials with excessive packaging such as shrink-wrap, boxes full of polystyrene balls and boxes inside boxes.

Use recycled and unbleached paper products in your factory and office areas. This saves trees and creates a demand for recycled products. Chemical bleaching (chlorination) to achieve pure white paper is unnecessary and polluting.

Plastic drums and chemical containersPlastic drums and chemical containers

take up space in your garbage bin. As they are currently unrecyclable you should either reuse them or return them to your suppliers. Most suppliers will collect, wash and refill drums. Many large plastic drums

now carry deposits. If your supplier will not collect them, there are others that will.

RecyclingRecycling can reduce average garbage

costs by half. Ask your council if it has a recycling service available. If not, a commercial recycling service may be an option. Waste recycling companies offer commercial services for recycling glass, aluminium, plastic, paper and cardboard, and many other products. These companies can also give advice and provide storage bins suitable for your business.

Plastics recyclingIndustrial post-consumer waste, such

as plastic film (transport packaging), is often suited for mechanical recycling, as it is a large volume of the same type of plastic and relatively clean waste. Check with your local council for the types of plastics that are collected in their kerb-side collection service to understand which plastics to reuse and recycle. Avoid buying products in plastic containers that cannot be recycled or reused.

Most chemical containers and drums are currently unrecyclable, so you should either reuse them or return them to your suppliers. Most suppliers will collect, wash and refill drums.

GlassAll glass bottles and jars are recyclable.

Broken cups and plates are not recyclable.

Paper and cardboardMost paper and cardboard can be

recycled. There are many excellent collection systems available to make the task easier, including cardboard baling machines, metal frames with suspended woolsacks, and bins. Ask your waste services company.

handling wastes on-siteIf wastes are kept on-site they should

be classified, labelled and packaged properly and then stockpiled securely (e.g. in a roofed and bunded area that rainwater cannot enter). Any stored wastes that find their way into the stormwater system (especially during rain) could cause pollution, and you could face an on-the-spot fine or prosecution.

Remember, if you are a generator of hazardous waste you are responsible for classifying it and ensuring that it is transported to a facility that is licensed to receive and/or treat that type of waste.

Liquid wastesMaterial put into your industrial waste

bin will generally go to landfill. do not put any liquid waste in the waste bin. Place only dry, solid, inert wastes in industrial waste bins. Drain and clean anything containing leftover fluid first.

Liquid waste can sometimes be treated and discharged to the sewer. A trade waste permit must be obtained first.

Under some circumstances liquid waste may be recycled on-site.

Any liquid wastes (eg sludge and scum) awaiting collection by a licensed contractor should be properly labelled and packaged, and stored within a secure and bunded area.

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THIS BIN-TIPPER TICKS ALL THE BOxESWhen a multinational food and beverage manufacturer needed a custom stainless-steel bin-tipping machine, they turned to the one company they knew could provide them with a solution that met their high expectations.

Sitecraft Materials Handling Equipment, not only stocks an extensive range of specialized handling equipment, but is also able to provide purpose built equipment sourced from both local and global suppliers.

One of the suppliers that Sitecraft has partnered with is Australasia’s leading bin lifting and tipping equipment supplier.

When Simpro Handling Equipment released the Dumpmaster bin-tipper more than 25 years ago, it was radically different to other bin-tippers that were available at that time. The innovative tipping action allows the machine to be much more compact and more stable than the traditional designs.

Over the intervening years, Dumpmasters have built an unmatched reputation for safety, reliability and ease of use. They have been steadily improved and refined, and new features and options added. For example, as

safety has become more important, the Dumpmaster’s guarding options have increased.

They are now available certified to a Cat 3 or 4 safety rating, which is a mandatory requirement, by many leading manufacturing companies in Australia.

Safety categories are often not well understood, but broadly speaking the operation of the machine must be designed so that a single fault or breakdown in any of its parts does not lead to the loss or compromise of any of its safety functions.

The status and performance of all safety components is continuously monitored by special relays through two separate circuits, and if any fault is detected the machine shuts down until the fault has been rectified.

Dumpmasters are widely used in production processes – particularly in the food and pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

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WAVE EATER: AUSTRALIA’S NEW EROSION AND BREAK WATER SOLUTION

Erosion and breakwater can cause havoc for coastlines, marinas and spillways.

Protecting our waterways is often a headache for local councils and water authorities.

But now, Global Spill Control, a global supplier of quality environmental Spill Control products, can provide an ideal solution – WaveEater.

WaveEater is an innovative, convenient, floating breakwater system

designedfor various waterfront applications that

is both easy to install and environmentally safe.

WaveEater provides a means of protection that is both economical and functional. Installations in the US and various other countries have been designed for protecting marinas, boat launch facilities, utility spillways, shore erosion prevention and even floating

breakwater for even fish farms.WaveEater is constructed of linear low-

density moulded polyethylene with a high density polyethylene tubular core. The interior is hollow which is filled with water at installation until the units are two-thirds submerged.

The exterior has a series of baffles that agitate back and forth as the waves strike the system.

Since WaveEater is comprised of

plastic and filled with water its “footprint” on the environment is minimal, thereby allowing for an expedited processing when design and installation permits are required.

WaveEater’s innovative design allows for a number of different configurations based on the amount of wave dissipation (the removal of wave height and energy) required, as it passes through the attenuator.

When engineering a wave attenuation system we take into account the wave length, (distance crest to crest), wave height, water depth and fetch distance.

Based on those WaveEater specifications, Global Skill can design a breakwater system encompassing your specific needs.

Available in a wide range of colour combinations, there is a WaveEater system for every situation.

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TOUGH NEW DIESEL DRIVEN PUMP FROM GORMAN-RUPPThe new diesel driven Prime Aire trash pump from Gorman-Rupp boasts a revolutionary new impeller design.

The new design means it can handle large solids while maintaining efficiency, says Gorman-Rupp.

Available from Australian distributor Hydro Innovations, the pump is a 75mm x 75mm centrifugal unit.

It delivers flows from 3 litres per sec (l/s) through to 28 l/s, with heads to 40m.

The pumps have a “stagger-wing” vortex impeller, which is designed to enable the pump to handle a 76mm spherical solid along with stringy materials such as rags. The difference between this impeller and other vortex impellers is its vastly improved efficiency and head capabilities.

The pump’s priming capability comes from Gorman-Rupp’s unique priming system, which includes a compressor and venturi device “pulling” a vacuum through Gorman-Rupp’s own air separation chamber. This, combined with an over-sized, oil lubricated mechanical seal, allows pumps to prime reliably and to run dry continuously without damage.

The PAV3B60C-3TNV70 is powered by a Yanmar liquid cooled diesel engine, uS EPA-certified to meet interim Tier IV

emission standards. Standard auto-start control panels

include safety shutdown switches for high liquid temperature and low oil pressure. They also include tachometer, voltmeter, hour meter, coolant temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, manual/stop/auto key switch, 10 AMP push-button circuit-breaker, start-up warning delay, muffler with weather cap, and throttle control.

The new unit is part of Gorman-Rupp’s line of PA (prime assisted) pumps, with capabilities to 800 l/s and heads to 180m – with other models within the range.

They are available as open skid mount units or with acoustically rated canopies – and they can be fitted to most road trailers.

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LOSCAM LEADS WAY IN REDUCING LANDFILL Through a concerted effort, Loscam, a leader in pallet management systems, has almost halved the amount of waste going from its depots to landfill.

In March 2010, Loscam Australia set itself a lofty target to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by 30 per cent each year for the next three years – a reduction of 65 per cent in total.

Thanks to a company wide effort Loscam has reduced the amount of waste that ends up at landfill by nearly 50 per cent, on track to achieve its end of 2013 target.

“We looked at what we could do to improve our impact on the environment and the waste to landfill aspect of our business was something we could improve quite quickly,” explains Shane Crouch, Loscam Australia’s Quality Safety & Environmental Manager.

“We looked for other ways to direct that waste stream, so it wasn’t used for landfill

but for recycling, for mulch and chipping or reusing the timber at our repair facility.” This year Crouch says Loscam intends to improve on the progress already made with even less of the company’s waste heading to landfill sites around Australia.

“Progress so far has been significant and we’ve made a big dent in the amount of waste we send to landfill. We will continue to improve how we manage the waste until our target is achieved, exploring and identifying opportunities to further reduce our waste.”

Loscam is a leading provider of returnable Package Handling (rPH) solutions for use in supply chains. Loscam operates in 10 countries throughout Asia Pacific and is focused on delivering high quality, efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions. The business was established in the 1940s in Australia and the mid 1990s in Asia.www.loscam.com

NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE WASTEMASTER FROM WAMWAM Australia now offers the SPECo Wastemaster TSF V01, a new solution dedicated to mechanical wastewater pre-treatment to meet current market needs.

The Wastemaster TSF V01 system features a new modular design with an adjustable extracting screw and a fully floating grease scraper for higher performance.

The modular Wastemaster TSF V01 pre-treatment system has been designed for the treatment of effluents that are either pumped or arrive by gravity from the sewers.

Key features include: • Screen with a shaftless screw for solids extraction• Tank for the sedimentation of sand• Flotation device for grease and other floating matter (TSF 3 only)• Longitudinal shaftless screw installed at the bottom of the tank to transfer the sand

to an oblique screw feeder for disposal• System for the removal of grease and floating material in TSF 3 model equipped with an innovative scraper• right Hand and Left Hand versions for an optimised plant layout available• Fully enclosed construction enables odour control and prevents biological hazards for the operator• Bolted wear bars, screws and brushes can be easily replaced after years of operation• Accessible plant components and reasonably priced spare parts

The SPECo division of WAM has been specializing in Wastewater Treatment Equipment development and manufacturing for more than 40 years.

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FOOD COMPANY SAVOURS 70% ELECTRICITY SAVINGSA food manufacturing company on the Central Coast of NSW, which operates 24 hours a day across three production shifts, actively seeks ways to reduce its huge energy bills.

The company, which produces more than 150 products in various formats, has had a long history of energy savings activities, participating in various Government energy saving programs in the past 15 years.

Lighting accounts for about 12 percent of the site’s total electricity use.

So recently the company decided to replace its metal halide high bay lighting and fluorescents with more energy efficient lights.

The site engineering team conducted trials on a wide range of high bay lighting technologies – so they approached lighting experts Enlighten Australia.

Given that the site’s ambient operating temperature reaches up to 60˚C, a high bay luminaire with effective internal heat management was a critical performance requirement.

The 400W metal halide high bay lighting was replaced with 135W 3-module Cetus lights and the twin 36W fluorescent tube lighting was replaced with Chamaeleon LEd lights with integral microwave sensors – all supplied by Enlighten.

Installation areas included the factory floor, pallet storage, electrical switch rooms, maintenance workshops and dry goods areas.

Within the office area, the former twin T8 36W fluorescent tube fittings were replaced with a single 28W T5 lamp fitting.

The engineering team ran a three-month

one for one replacement trial and energy consumption was measured via a data logger.

The results were amazing. An average reduction of 69 percent in energy usage was recorded per fitting.

Following the successful high bay lighting trial results, an order was placed for 266 x 3 module Cetus lights from enLighten Australia. The installation was carried out in stages between October 2013 and January this year.

In electrical switch rooms, spare parts storage areas and service corridors, 166 standard and 56 emergency Chamaeleon LEd lights were installed to replace existing fluorescent tube lighting.

The award-winning patented Chamaeleon light, from enLighten Australia, is designed for areas that are long-lit, including building common areas that have emergency lighting requirements.

The Chamaeleon LEd light can deliver up to 93 percent energy savings when replacing twin 36W T8 fluorescent lighting with no controls.

enLighten Australia is a privately owned Australian company specializing in LEd lighting technology.

enLighten’s products, which are designed and manufactured exclusively for the company, regularly deliver energy savings up to 93 percent.

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A FLExIBLE APPROACH IS NEEDED FOR AUSTRALIA’S ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY By dr SCoTT WATKINS

Australia’s manufacturing industry could be given a welcome boost if it takes advantage of some of the latest research here and overseas to create ultra thin and flexible electronic devices.

The University of Washington recently announced the thinnest ever light emitting diodes (LEds), based on 2D semiconductors that are only three atoms thick – that’s 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

This research, as well as our own work on flat, atom-thin semiconductors, is helping to realise incredibly thin electronic devices that can bend, flex and even wrap around your arm.

This continually evolving field of flexible electronics promises to deliver products that are shaped, formed and coloured in ways that bear little resemblance to today’s rigid devices. Think roll-up TV screens, wearable devices and paper-thin solar cells as part of our everyday lives.

Given the exciting possibilities, we can expect intense consumer demand for flexible electronics products.

The market will be big and pervasive, estimated to grow from A$16 billion last year to A$77 billion in 2023.

This huge market represents a major manufacturing opportunity for Australia. It’s now up to us as a country to step up and play our part.

What are flexible electronics?Flexible electronics are just that:

flexible. It’s this feature that has the potential to change the way we do things.

Two of the most promising areas for flexible electronics are thin film solar cells and revolutionary new displays known as organic light emitting diodes (oLEds).

oLEds are already found in mobile phones and even incurved televisions. They are now moving into lighting,

allowing us to take advantage of large panels that emit uniform light, rather than point sources such as bulbs.

In Australia, the combination of R&D and design is already shining a light on the incredible possibilities oLEds offer.

Andy Zhou, a design graduate from Monash University, worked with CSIRO scientists to develop the Pendant Plus, a flat, flexible light that showcases the potential of this technology.

Just as oLEds can convert electricity into light, similar devices can convert light into electricity: organic solar cells.

What’s most exciting about this technology is that the absorbing materials (and even the electrodes that go on top of them) can be embedded on surfaces using conventional techniques such as screen printing. Just as 3D printing is set to change the way we manufacture many objects, printing of solar cells on demand is fast becoming a reality.

What role can Australia play?Australia has a number of highly

respected research groups working on thin film solar. Many of these groups are closely linked to research on traditional, silicon-based solar cells and rely heavily on chemistry.

The consortium of researchers that I am a part of recently installed a new printer that allows us to print solar cells the size of an A3 sheet of paper – the largest in Australia.

We’re working towards using these solar cells in products such as small advertising displays and portable lighting.

We’re also developing materials and processes that will allow us to integrate them directly into building materials such as windows or steel roofing.

Further down the track, new

advances such as perovskite-based solar cells are raising the possibility that printed solar could compete with more traditional cells on efficiency and cost.

Kick-start an industryFor Australia, printed solar cells are

just one product that could kick-start a local flexible electronics industry.

We’re working hard to partner with many different companies to bring together end-users, component manufacturers and designers to create a flexible electronics ecosystem.

The companies positioned to take advantage of this opportunity will be involved in printing, coating, plastic forming and electronic integration as well as roofing, window and tile manufacturers.

There are even some auto suppliers that have begun to investigate how they might use flexible electronics for internal lighting. It is these businesses that diversify into new game-changing areas that will be best placed to tackle the challenges Australia’s manufacturing industry is currently facing.

Looking overseas, successful business models for flexible electronics in Europe, Germany, the uK and the US rely on clusters of small to medium enterprises (SMEs), each contributing a specific component to the final product. Australia’s rich SME sector is perfectly suited to this approach.

The danger for Australia is that if we wait until these technologies are truly “off-the-shelf” then it is highly likely that the “shelf” will be located overseas.

So the next step for Australia is for companies, industry groups and government to get together and talk about how to develop this capability for flexible electronics and foster a local skilled workforce.

We have the opportunity to take ownership of this for our manufacturing future. Let’s get on a roll.

* Dr Scott Watkins is the Stream Leader for Thin Film Solar Cells in CSIRO’s Future Manufacturing Flagship and is based in the Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Clayton, Melbourne, Victoria. This article was first published in The Conversation. Reprinted with permission.

Flexible electronics … Andy Zhou with an OLED light fitting that can

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Cree offers a broad range of energy saving commercial and industrial LEd solutions.

The range includes the CR14 architectural LEd troffer, which delivers 4000 lumens of exceptional 90+ CRI light while achieving 90 lumens per watt.

This outstanding performance is achieved by combining the high efficacy and high-quality light of Cree TrueWhite Technology with a unique thermal management approach. The CR14 is available in warm or cool colour temperatures and has both 1-10V and DALI dimming options. Its compact, lightweight design easily accommodates recessed, surface mount, or suspended installations,

making the CR14 perfect for use in commercial new construction or retrofit applications.

Cree also offers a range of high performance, energy efficient downlights including the Cr150 LEd downlight, which delivers up to 2000 lumens of exceptional 90+ CrI light while achieving 74 lumens per watt.

The Cr150 is available in warm or cool colour temperatures and has a variety of trim options. It easily installs into 150-175mm diameter ceiling openings, making the Cr150 perfect for use in both residential and commercial applications.

And the Cr100-680L LEd downlight delivers 680 lumens of exceptional 90+ CRI light while achieving over 62 lumens per watt. The CR100-680L is also available in a warm/cool colour temperatures and features

spec grade aesthetics with a polished lower reflector. It is designed to easily install in 80-95mm diameter ceiling openings, making the Cr100-680L perfect for use as a 50W Halogen replacement in both residential and commercial applications.

Cree products feature TrueWhite

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ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE TO FLUORESCENT TUBESThe fluorescent tube is the most common form of workplace lighting, in the office and above workbenches.

However, it has many less desirable features such as presence of mercury and higher energy costs.

T8 direct replacement ecoLEd Tubes from LEd lighting specialist Tenrod, enables instant re-lamping into LEd lighting without re-wiring or changing out to new fittings in most cases.

The benefits will also be instant, with its costs recoverable within the lifetime of a new fluorescent lamp.

Tenrod ecoLEd Tubes are made with highly reliable branded LEds (by Dominant Optoelectronics), and made to meet Australian and NZ C-Tick standards.

Eco LEd tubes use half the power of standard fluorescent tubes.

And LEd tubes and downlights from Tenrod can significantly reduce your energy costs.

They offer long life (35,000 hours) with no maintenance and no new fittings needed.

Also, there are no mercury spills to contaminate your goods.

Eco LEd tubes deliver steady light with

no “strobing” and less eye fatigue.And with LEd down lighting there is

no piercing glow of metal halides and no unshapely CFLs.

LEd down lights and track lights from Tenrod can give you a smooth single

diffuse glow spot, with longer life

(35,000) and instant full brightness.Mercury and lead free, they are ideal for

offices, cafeterias, retail and large halls and work areas.

Tenrod also supplies a broad range of High Bay lamps for industry. These give instant full brightness with no restrike time.

And most importantly, they can substantially reduce energy bills.

Tenrod has 25 years of experience

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LIGHTSOURCE-R: A BRIGHT WAY TO REDUCE ENERGY BILLSThe Australian designed and manufactured Aqualuma Lightsource-R is now available to manufacturers.

With steadily increasing electricity costs now is the time to assess the amount of power your facility is consuming and examine ways to effectively reduce this expense.

The Lightsource-r provides significant energy savings while increasing lighting levels in all types of business – from small to large factories.

The Aqualuma Lightsource-R is corrosion, dust and waterproof and rated to IP66 allowing them to be fitted in both exterior and interior applications.

They are ideal for warehouses, distribution centres, workshops, factories, sporting facilities, shopping centres, car parks and many other buildings.

With a 5-year, 24-hour 7 day operation warranty and the highest quality build incorporating either Cree or Luxeon LEd’s, Lightsource-r becomes the logical choice for companies requiring the highest

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The housing is manufactured from LM6 marine grade aluminium, which is powder coated for corrosion resistance,

Aqualuma LEd Lighting have been designing and manufacturing high quality lighting products for the marine market from their factory in Queensland, Australia since 2004.

The introduction of ground-breaking commercial lighting products was the logical step.

With thousands of Lightsource-R units already installed in Australia, Europe, New Zealand & North America, Aqualuma’s Lightsource-R the perfect choice in energy efficient LEd lighting.

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ThE NEW hURRICANE 3600 WILL BLOW yOU AWAyThe Hurricane 3600 is the ideal portable cooling solution for most industrial applications.

Launched recently in the US and in Australia it has the greatest airflow – turnover of 7250L per sec – of any 36” fan blade unit now available.

Local suppliers Port-A-Cool almost sold its first container load of stock before it landed from the US.

The Hurricane 3600 features an all-in-one polyethylene housing, which is strong, light and virtually indestructible.

It also boasts a direct drive motor with no belts or pulleys.

Other features include:

• Low Flow Cut Out Switch – supplied and installed (This shuts down the pump if water is disrupted for any reason to protect and prolong pump life• No metal housing to rust• Light and easy to manoeuvre – not heavy or cumbersome• No drip trays• Electrically checked and tested• Maintenance log• Digital controls and timer• Anode to the pump – rust protection• Full ongoing customer support

Also, the Hurricane 3600 has a direct streaming capability.

A standard garden hose can be plugged

into the side of the unit.And an in-built 5-6hr reservoir enables it to

run without hose connection if hose/water is unavailable.

The KUUL PAD Media is three times thicker than on standard rooftop systems, giving a superior cooling output.

Pads are designed to last around five years, but with good cleaning and maintenance can last longer.

And all internal parts are replaceable and readily available, with quick connect options. This enables easy change over of parts, without the need for a tradesperson.

Hurricane 3600 unit weighs 120kg and is 195cm high, 190cm wide and 80cm deep.

All units come boxed and on a unique disposable plastic pallet.

The units come with a 1-year warranty and the High Performance units have a 2-year warranty on the motor.

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Serpent & Dove now offers a magnetic lifter for places where no electric power is conveniently available.

Tecnomagnete’s Bat-Grip is not like other battery-operated lifting magnets.

Bat-Grip employs a unique permanent-electro magnet system which dramatically

extends up-time between battery charging because battery power is required only for the activate and de-activate operations.

Actual lifting is effected by permanent magnet elements. This lifting magnet is suitable for situations where no cabled electric power is accessible. Bat-Grip is suitable for lifting loads of up to two tonnes under Australian Standard AS4991 and is equipped with a remote wireless control system and Tecnomagnete’s unique Dautanac system to prevent discharge during a lift.

Bat Grip is now available ex-stock Sydney from Serpent & Dove – Applied Magnetics Pty Ltd.

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The Flexliner Engineering Square tube connector system allows you to make a myriad of designs from square tube.

These German made and designed connectors are suitable for a broad range of industrial and domestic applications.

Features include:• Two types of connector (i) all nylon and (ii) nylon outer with a welded steel tube core• Two main colours – black and light grey (rAL7035)• A range of the connectors have an M10 thread in the head to accept either a levelling foot or castor stem or bolt.• Fixed angle nylon inserts for Octagon, Hexagon and 45o angle.• Adjustable angle inserts for 2, 3 and 4 ways.

Flexliner has a huge range of connectors to suit seven tube sizes. The most popular is

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Yale’s new MR reach truck pushes levels of productivity and dependability to new heights for warehouse operators.

At the same time costs have been squeezed to a minimum.

Redesigned from the ground up, the new MR reach truck, available from Nacco Materials Handling Group is unlike anything else on the market.

The Mr was the subject of 55,000 hours of product development, including operation in the warehouses of some of the world’s most demanding end users and a rigorous test cycle of over one million operations. Features include a new chassis, new mast design, new operator compartment and new control systems.

The new truck’s best-in-class maximum travel speed of 14km/h and lift speed of 0.8m/sec, outstanding manoeuvrability and ease of use will help users achieve increased productivity.

A unique new design of mast channel offers faster lifting and lowering speeds and improved residual capacity while reducing mast deflection to a minimum. This allows smaller capacity trucks to be used for lift heights that would previously have required substantially larger and more expensive models.

And a wide access step and dedicated grab handles help operators enter and exit the truck smoothly.

Once inside the operator’s compartment, the generous leg room, new high-quality fully adjustable full suspension seat (which reduces transmission of vibration from uneven floor conditions), adjustable armrest with integral mini-lever module and adjustable steering column all help operators to stay relaxed and comfortable.

The new MR also features a unique,

optional touch screen display, which provides the operator with information on the truck’s status from battery charge and direction of truck movement to mast position and load weight. This allows easy tailoring of the truck’s operational performance characteristics.

Visibility from the operator’s seat has also been enhanced, with the MR’s unique new mast channels not only helping to increase residual capacities but providing better line of sight than ever before, both forwards and when looking up through the overhead guard. Operators will also appreciate the smooth, quiet transition of the mast sections.

Easy preventative maintenance has also been designed into the new MR, with long service intervals.

Component commonality across the Yale range and straightforward access to the major components helps to maintain maximum uptime and keeps servicing costs to a minimum.

Nacco Materials Handling Group Pty LtdPh: 02 9795 3800www.yale.com.au

Tente’s industrial E-drive 1 suits a wide variety of existing trolleys and can be retrofitted to suit.

The E-drive 1 is ideal for platform, food and laundry trolleys.

Each system comes complete with the e-drive unit, control unit, control module, battery module and battery charger.

This high quality system is user-friendly with effortless starting, driving and stopping of heavy trolleys. It is also easy to manoeuvre – and is maintenance free.

The E-drive 1 can reduce the risk of injuries to employees and therefore

reduce lost days and compensation claims.The drive system is designed for

indoor use on level floors. The unloaded transport system should weight at least 50kg and the transport system and load together should not exceed a gross weight of 400kg with start assistance and 200kg with drive assistance.

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• PRODUCT NEWS

hOW WORKER COMFORT CAN IMPROVE sAFETy ANd PROdUCTIVITy Keeping your workplace warm during the colder months is something that most organisations consider for the comfort of their workers.

Many workshops, factories and warehouses use some form of heating – particularly in locations that require manual labour.

Heating and cooling specialists Fanmaster offers a broad range of heating products, including space heating and radiant heating in electrical, diesel and LPG.

Often, adequate ventilation is an important piece of the puzzle.

This is because in winter many businesses roll down shutters in their premises and blast hot air to keep workers warm.

In theory, this is well intentioned. But heating should not be the only consideration.

Carbon Dioxide, of course, is a by-product of our breathing and the

burning of fuels. Carbon Monoxide, is a by-product

of burning fuel that is potentially life-threatening in large amounts. Having an adequate ventilation solution is paramount, not only for the comfort of workers, but also for their safety.

Of course, many enterprises regularly carry out work practices that require daily ventilation.

The air quality in these instances will significantly change between seasons, creating the need for a stringent policy on airborne contaminants.

Safe Work Australia list one of the key duties under the regulations for airborne contaminants as being “a person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace to ensure that no person at the workplace is exposed to a substance or mixture in an airborne concentration that exceeds the exposure standard for the

substance or mixture.”Providing the correct combination

of heating and ventilation is the key to climate control in the workplace during colder months.

Checking the air quality in your workplace could perhaps save the integrity of your business and minimise the risk of litigation. Of course, keeping your workforce safe and warm will also result in higher productivity and a better return on investment.

FanmasterPh: 1300 900 345www.fanmaster.com.au

StockCap’s extensive range of tube inserts is the inexpensive way to provide that finished look to tube ends on furniture, fencing, balustrades, awnings, exercise equipment, in fact anywhere metal tubing is used. Choose from square, round, or rectangular designs in literally hundreds of sizes. And by buying direct from STOCKCAP, you’ll get very competitive pricing, our famous fast friendly service, and as always, there’s no minimum order value.

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Lencrow has released its second generation pedestrian reach stacker with new improvements designed to boost productivity and improve safety.

The first series was introduced into Australian workplaces 12 months ago and following feedback from operators, Lencrow has gone back to the drawing board.

The new generation stacker now boasts improvements to operator safety and the ergonomic operation.

Designed for small to medium businesses, the equipment requires no operator licensing, just simple instruction for safe use.

Improvements include proportionate hydraulics for lift and reach as well as a new

more ergonomic handle. Other features include safety rubber bumper for operator safety.

The improvements have resulted in improved reliability and easier maintenance.

Ross Grassick general manger of the Lencrow Group says: “We listen to our customer’s comments and suggestions and in turn work with the factory to make better and safer equipment.

“We have been involved in the industry for 38 years and we feel it important to promote the needs of Australian users to manufacturers overseas. To that end we work directly with their engineers to ensure we get the modifications that customers want.”

The unit’s AC operation offers long duty cycles between charging batteries, which in turn gives these units a very good carbon footprint.

Charging has been improved with the use of automatic charges that gauge the battery condition while charging. And battery maintenance is made easy with the addition of single point watering with water gun.

The unit is available in lift heights to 5500mm and with two capacities 1500kg and 2000kg making it the ideal solution for many operations. Power steering and side shift are included.

All Lencrow equipment is backed with after sales service offering parts,

maintenance and full technical advice.

Lencrow Materials HandlingPh: 1300 536 276www.lencrowgroup.com.au

New improvements … Lencrow’s second

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ACTIsAFE UNVEILs NEW BENChEs FOR GRINdING ANd POLIshINGDefence preferred supplier Actisafe now designs and manufactures its own grit blasting and painting benches.

These benches are designed to improve occupational health and safety levels of industrial workplaces of Australia.

Comprising a fan extractor system, the Actisafe grinding and polishing bench safely captures and contains any fines, sprays and that may result from work performed on it.

Made of a solid, steel construction,

this new Actisafe technology is suitable for most industries. This includes general industrial, automotive repairs, mining maintenance, government workshops, or any other application where polishing or grinding is part of the fabrication process.

Each unit is provided with side enclosures to ensure complete capture of all unwanted residue, thus preventing any from escaping at the edges.

Solid in construction, the Actisafe

grinding and polishing bench is supported by a rugged, welded tubular steel frame that provides a high level of sturdiness during the fabrication process.

With easy to clean surfaces, the technology will always look presentable in the workplace.

ActisafePh: 1300 852 397www.actisafe.com.au

Safe option … Actisafe grit blasting and painting benches


The ESP Platinum Series is the latest ducted air conditioning innovation from ActronAir.

The company claims it is the most advanced ducted air conditioner ever built in Australia and offers the lowest running costs in its class.

Designed in Australia, the key driving force was to optimise seasonal energy efficiency. Testing and energy modelling have shown that the ESP Platinum series uses up to 75 percent less electricity compared to conventional fixed speed systems and up to 50 percent compared to conventional inverter systems on the market. Based on cooling, that equates to a savings of up to $900 per annum.

Engineered with Tru-Inverter technology, ESP Platinum delivers improved comfort and performance. Tru-Inverter step-less technology reaches maximum capacity up to five times faster than conventional inverter technology.

With a wider capacity range of 20-100 percent, it delivers more precise temperature control with a superior operating range of -15 to 50oC.

The Energy Smart Zoning feature utilises the latest Variable Fan technology

to deliver intuitive airflow control. It is also available with independent

temperature control in up to eight zones for the ultimate in comfort.

Adding the new ActronConnect wireless control option will allow control of the air conditioner from an iPhone, iPod or iPad or just about anywhere internet connectivity is available.

The system is designed and manufactured in Australia and backed with ActronAir’s technical support, after sales service and local spare parts.

ActronAir ESP Platinum is ideal for residential and commercial applications.

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TURCK, an industry leader in sensing, connectivity and network products has released a high-speed Q25 inductive linear sensor to the automation market.

The internal measuring frequency is user selectable and can be as high as 5 kHz resulting in accurate measuring speeds of 5m a second.

This high measuring frequency allows the Q25 to provide real time monitoring and measuring, resulting in more precise control than previously available in other linear measurement systems.

The Q25 inductive linear position sensors do not require a magnetic position device and are unaffected by metal debris commonly found in many industrial applications. The sensors provide high resolution and can be used to accurately measure lengths up to 1m.

“We developed the high-speed Q25 inductive linear sensor in response to requests for a faster response time” said Marty Cwach, product manager at TURCK. “With faster response time for a linear position sensor, our customers will be able to improve machine speed and production efficiency.”

TURCK’s linear inductive sensor operation is based on the RLC resistance inductance capacitance principle. Unlike potentiometric or magnetostrictive technologies, the sensors incorporate precisely

manufactured printed emitter and receiver coil systems. The emitter coils are activated with a high frequency AC field and produce an inductive rLC circuit with the positioning element. The element is inductively coupled with the receiver coils, which are arranged so different voltages are induced in the coils, depending on the position of the actuator. The voltages serve as a measure for the sensor signal. Q-track sensors deliver maximum measuring spans, with minimal blind zone and high resistance to EMI/rFI noise interference.

The Q25 has extremely short blind zones of only 29mm on each side, is IP67 rated along with a wide temperature range of -25 to 70°C.

TURCK AustraliaPh: 1300 132 566www.turck.com.au

Electronic tape dispensers can provide many advantages to different industries, particularly in the areas of production and packaging.

There can be multiple benefits including time saving, wastage reduction, increased accuracy, and importantly health benefits to workers.

Eradicating actions that are repetitive can result in avoiding RSI, or repetitive strain injuries.

The ELM MS1100, from Tarapath, is a portable, robust electronic tape dispenser that delivers great performance, with a host of features.

The MS1100 caters for multiple tape sizes, can cut tape lengths from 30mm to 990mm in increments of 1mm, and also has an auto cut function.

The operator simply has to remove the cut tape and a new piece will be

automatically dispensed and cut.Tarapath supplies a range of ELM

electronic tape dispensers suitable for all requirements.

Tarapath Pty LtdPh: 03 9269 6200www.tarapath.com.au

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EXAIr's new 1" High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle is not only ideal for tight spaces – it’s also perfect for tight budgets.

The Super Air Nozzle produces a flat 1" (25mm) wide airstream with a strong blowing force of 16 ounces (462g) when mounted 12" (305mm) from the target.

Available from Compressed Air Australia, the 1" High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle uses EXAIr's patented technology to maximise entrained airflow while reducing noise levels.

A precise amount of air is released through the 0.025" (0.64mm) air gap opening that is set with a stainless steel shim positioned between the body and removable cap.

The airstream pulls in surrounding room air to produce a wide, forceful stream of high velocity, laminar airflow. Air consumption is 17.5 SCFM (495 SLPM) at 80 PSIG.

The 82 dBA sound level is below the limits of the oSHA maximum allowable noise exposure standard 29 CFr 1910.95(a). Force and flow may be

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optional swivel fittings and Stay Set Flexible Hoses to aim the nozzle are also available.

The 1" High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle is available in zinc aluminum alloy and stainless steel construction, suitable for rugged industrial applications.

Applications include ejecting heavy parts and slugs, chip removal, part cleaning, drying, liquid blowoff and cooling.

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Balmain is a beautiful, almost water bound peninsula on the very inner harbour area of Sydney.

It is full of charm and character, with a vibrant café and pub scene, steeped with tough, working class heritage.

Arguably the cultural centre for beer in Australia, Balmain boasts the most pubs per capita in Australia. Balmain captures the hearts, minds and taste buds of its many visitors every year, and no one is as proud as a Balmain local.

In 2010, a group of passionate Balmain locals launched the Balmain

Brewing Company in honour of tradition, mates and pub culture.

Their vision is for Balmain Brewing Company to become Sydney’s own iconic local beer company, reviving the tradition of the original Balmain Brewery and brewing handcrafted quality beer.

The last couple of years have seen the launch of our unique, original beers: Balmain Original Pale Ale, the award-winning Balmain Original Pilsner, Balmain Original Bock, as well as the recent launch of the Balmain Original Apple Cider, with apples

sourced from the Blue Mountains and Orange.

To find your nearest stockiest, contact the Balmain Brewing Company.

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Seifert mtm Systems - precision air conditioning for process control cabinet applications. Designed to keep your electronics cool and operating at optimum performance. Seifert air conditioning incorporates filter less technology. No need to change filter mats means less maintenance, and less down time. Cooling capacities range from 200watt to 2600watt. Seifert also offer heat exchangers, heaters and fan systems – complete thermal solutions.

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Each component from MrT Australia has been designed and engineered after years of extensive research and development.

Using only quality German materials and engineering practices the Australian company is proud to offer their range of precision drive components to suit most conveyor roller applications.

Whether it is their precision moulded sprockets or micro-V drive assemblies using only virgin engineered polymers or their precision machined steel components, MRT have the product to suit.

Using some key components, MRT can adapt its roller drive range to provide many

variations to suit the conveyor designer’s specific applications.

The range includes conventional sprockets (single and dual row), Synchro belt drives and the latest version of micro V belt drive assemblies – all of which can be offered in polymer or machined steel.

Versions to suit sanitary wash down situations requiring plated finishes or stainless steel housings and internal bearings complete this part of the MRT range.

MRT offers the industry’s tightest moulded or machined tolerances and only the highest material qualities in their product range.

Competitively priced, MRT components are designed to suit the conveyor engineer or machine manufacturer looking for a high quality component or a plant engineer chasing hard to find replacement parts.

Because of the close relationship with their German based business partner, MRT can offer extremely competitive product

choices to all industry sectors.With MRT Australia, quality is never

comprised – and their sales and support staff provide expert advice on product use and selection.

MRT Australiawww.mrtaustralia.com.au

Feed manufacturing specialist AMBOS Stockfeeds recently installed an automatic animal feed packaging system as part of a major upgrade of its facilities at Young in southwest NSW.

The company had no hesitation in choosing Kockums Bulk Systems to help improve its product handling efficiency.

AMBOS manufactures and distributes a full range of bulk and bagged supplement and complete feeds for commercial and domestic livestock.

The family-owned and operated feed milling company prides itself on customer service.

Managing Director, Alan Threlfall, whose father founded the business in 1949, says the company pays strict attention to its clients’ needs – especially when the job is urgent.

Consequently, the business can run 24/7. AMBOS uses three of its own trucks to guarantee special deliveries.

The new Kockums equipment includes a Payper open-mouth bagger that picks bags

from a conveyor and offers them to the filling spout.

When filled they move forward to the sewing head, then to the TMG automatic palletiser. From there they move forward as a pallet load to the Unitech automatic wrapper. Throughput is 700 to 900 sacks per hour.

Previously, the company used a labour intensive manual handling system.

The new system has been so successful, AMBOS is now considering expanding its operations into other markets.

For AMBOS, safety is also a major priority.

With higher levels of automation, all new equipment has been designed with safety in mind to minimise the risk of injury.

To maintain the company’s strict safety standards, Mr Threlfall says AMBOS sought automated sack filling equipment from a company with a strong track record in meeting Australian Standards.

They also needed a company with

experienced staff and good product knowledge as well as a switched-on installation and service team.

Kockums Bulk Systems Pty Ltd has an extensive range of sack filling, palletising and wrapping equipment. It also has the experience needed to assist clients with a system that best suits their needs.

AMBoS was confident Kockums could deliver and install a quality product and provide professional, ongoing support.

Kockums Bulk Systems Pty LtdPh: 03 9457 8200www.kockumsbulk.com.au

The locally developed and manufactured all-stainless Sippel HiTech 2000 Electronic Weigh-Packing Machine delivers solid performance with minimal maintenance.

The unit is ideal for packing a broad range of materials from 2 to 40kg.

This includes salt in 15kg to 25kg packs or small mesh gravel in 5kg packs.

Part of the Sippel HiTech product range, the 2000 Electronic Weigh-Packing Machine is not only hygienic, it is also highly accurate.

The machine’s versatility enables a large variety of containers to be weigh-packed efficiently, including plastic, woven, paper or a combination of these materials.

Fine dry emulsions, pastes, powders, granules and mixtures of these can be handled quickly and efficiently – even some materials with moisture/fat content.

They are then particularly suitable for use with food, chemicals, minerals, cementicious and some corrosive products, such as salt.

Packs or containers to be filled can be open-top bags, valve bags, drums, large cans, tote bins cartons or boxes.

All machines feature stainless steel in product flow, which provides improved wear properties with anti-contamination of product.

Clean-out between products/batches is enhanced by easy access and exchangeable

hoppers or other change parts, which can save time and risk of different batch or colour contamination.

Change parts are limited to between 1 to 4 easily accessible bolts or screws for exchanging in only a few minutes.

Design is compact allowing for good operator and rear access. Narrow width allows ganging for multi-spout operation.

Other features include carbon-ceramic ring dust seal on auger bearing shaft, with the added feature of controlled low pressure dust exclusion device. Sippel GroupPh: 0411 136 484

Ideal solution … Alan Threlfall (left) and AMBOS general manager Ian Spencer with the new automatic animal feed packaging system

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Accuracy and versatility … Sippel HiTech 2000 Electronic Weigh-Packing Machine


BAC Systems has released a new vertical drawer unit as part of its 77 Series range of storage concepts.

A leader in horizontal drawer storage technology, BAC Systems has expanded into vertical drawers to offer parts stores and warehouses a more complete storage solution. BAC’s vertical drawers are a unique approach to medium-sized high-density storage, offering a real alternative to classical shelving or to a compactus system.

Vertical drawers combine the functionality of shelving with the practicality of drawers to create a high density shelving system that looks attractive and uniform.

With a series of adjustable shelves, a BAC vertical drawer can be ideal for the storage of archive boxes, filters, paint tins, or any other item that is too large for a drawer but not large enough for a pallet.

BAC vertical drawers can also be configured with special tool storage options. BAC Toolrack can be incorporated to offer a tidy tool display system that ensures a tool can be easily accessed and tidily stored away. CNC tool carriers can also be fitted for the mass storage of CNC taper tools.

BAC vertical drawers can be a standalone system, or can be incorporated into a larger, hybrid 77 Series storage system.

All 77 Series storage units use the same basic skeleton and a row of 77 Series could possible incorporate BAC Long Span Shelving, BAC Vertical Drawers, BAC Pallet Racking, and BAC Rail Dispensers for hang-up storage.

Being a modular system, the final configuration is based upon what you

need for your particular application.A BAC technical sales representative

can visit your site to design a custom storage system to suit your requirements.

BAC SystemsPh: 02 9832 2777www.bacsystems.com.au

Adept Conveyor Technologies, a leading Australian conveyor systems solutions provider, has unveiled the latest version of its long established belt booster to streamline materials handling operations.

The Adept Vehicle Loader, which is part of the stand-alone modular conveyor range, can now be supplied in a number of configurations. Each is tailored to suit individual loading and unloading requirements.

The basic model features a heavy duty mobile support base with high end swivel/brake wheels for ease of manoeuvrability. A simple belt conveyor is then mounted with manual height adjustment for lift and lower, to suit all vehicle tray heights.

Simple on board electrical controls with forward and reverse operational switching round out the base package.

The latest version is now configurable with enhanced feature options including: • Dual control functions and emergency stop circuits.• Push button power pack for raise and lower of the belt section.• Bottom mounted powered feeder with manual height adjustment• Push button power pack to raise and lower the powered feeder.

• Top mounted engineered support carriage for the additional extendible conveyor mount.

The new loader can be married with any of Adept’s Adeptaflex range of static or powered extendible range to assist with efficient loading and unloading of Pantechnicon’s or shipping containers.

This latest Australian designed and manufactured mobile vehicle loader completes the Adept range of modular mobile conveyors.

All vehicle loading operations, from the smallest minivan up to the largest line haul trailers, are now covered by the Adept range.

This includes:• Adeptaflex static wheel and roller extendible conveyors• X10der powered roller extendible conveyors• Vehicle loader” mobile belt booster• X10der telescopic belt conveyors

For further information contact Adept’s highly experienced design team, with offices in Sydney and Melbourne.

Adept Conveyor Technologies Pty LimitedPh: 02 9771 4655www.adeptconveyor.com.au

FLIR Systems, a world leader in thermal imaging technology, has launched a new line of test and measurement equipment.

The new T&M tools were engineered from the ground up to include world-class capabilities – advanced diagnostics, enhanced productivity, and increased connectivity.

The range includes three new electrical meters – the FLIR DM93, FLIr CM83, and FLIr CM78. All feature large/clear LCD displays, bright dual-LEd worklights to illuminate dimly lit work areas, Bluetooth connectivity to Android and Apple mobile devices running the latest FLIR Tools Mobile app, and the ability to connect with METErLiNK-enabled FLIr thermal cameras so that users can embed electrical readings into their thermal images.

Other equipment includes the FLIr VP50, a compact, CAT IV-rated NCV detector, the FLIr Mr77, a new moisture meter and the FLIr VS70, a new Hd videoscope.

The FLIr VP50 has a powerful LEd light for illuminating dimly lit areas, along with a dual-LEd convenience light at the probe tip. Other features include vibration feedback and multi-colored LEd alarms for inspections in noisy areas, and high/low sensitivity works with industrial equipment and low-voltage systems.

The FLIr Mr77 is a rugged moisture meter incorporating a pinless sensor and a wired pin probe to capture moisture readings up to 0.75" below the surface

of various building materials, a spot IR thermometer with laser pointer, field-replaceable temperature/humidity sensor, Bluetooth connectivity to Android devices, and compatibility to METErLiNK-enabled FLIr Ir cameras.

The FLIr VS70 is a rugged videoscope with intuitive handset controls that let users maneuver the narrow camera probe into tight areas to deliver clear video and images to a large 5.7" color LCd display. The FLIr VS70 features wide-angle 180-degree and standard 90-degree camera views, SD card storage of video, image and audio files, a six-to-eight hour battery life, USB port for convenient battery charging, and the headset allows for voice annotations during inspections to clarify findings.

FLIRPh: 1300 729 987www.flir.com.au/measurement

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EMONA UNVEILS NEW LOW COST TEST AND TAG PRINT KITEmona Instruments has released a new PAC3760 dL low cost data logging appliance tester and test tag printing kit that won’t break the bank.

Typically, test and tag systems with tag printing functionality cost several thousand dollars.

But the PAC3760 dL appliance testing and tag printing kit, provides an ideal solution for about $2,000.

The new PAC3760dL is a breakthrough tester that stores test results that download to any PC spreadsheet or database program.

No special software is required to generate an electronic logbook to replace your handwritten logbooks. The PAC3760dL also connects to the battery powered PAC-OPT printer to print test tags. The PAC-OPT's unique

"Plug N Print" operation simply requires connection to the PAC3760 dL via serial cable.

Conduct your test and press the print button to output your test tag. No time consuming set-up is required as the PAC-OPT prints a generic test tag.

With the PAC3760 dL, users will never have to handwrite log books and test tags again – easily the most time consuming part of testing and tagging.

The PAC3760 dL is based on the popular PAC3760 series of portable appliance testers used in testing and tagging Australia-wide for over 12 years.

The DL’s data logging and tag printing version builds on the range’s long list of popular features. The PAC3760 dL conducts earth bond, insulation and polarity tests, as well as leakage current

tests for Class I and Class II appliances and leads, and carries out trip time tests of 10mA and 30mA portable and fixed rCds with the inbuilt isolation transformer. When used in conjunction with the optional PAC-TPL 3 phase adaptor, the PAC3760 dL can also carry out 3 phase leakage testing of 10A, 16A, 20A and 32A three phase appliances. The PAC3760dL operates under mains or battery power, providing users with maximum flexibility.

The unit is designed with simple 9 button operation: Class I, Class II, Leakage, 10mA RCD, 30mA RCD and 3 Phase test buttons. As well as a buttons to save results, recall/download results and print test tag. Results are displayed as a Pass or Fail as well as actual readings. Once the user

selects the required test, the PAC3760dL tester conducts an automatic sequence of tests, eliminating the need for complicated on-screen menus. Other features include automatic sensing of IEC or extension leads, which adds a polarity test to the sequence and automatic detection of whether the appliance is switched “On”.

Emona Instruments Pty LtdPh: 02 9519 3933www.emona.com.au

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MULTI AxIs ROBOT ENERGy ChAINs FROM TREOThAMThe Chainflex CF robot family transfers energy and data reliably in highly dynamic applications for the most popular industrial bus systems – Profibus, CAN-bus, Industrial Ethernet.

Available now from Treotham Automation, the braided shield has an optical coverage of 85 percent.

The pressure-extruded outer jacket is extremely abrasion-proof, oil-resistant and is made of a flame-resistant, halogen-free PUR mixture.

The twistable PUR motor cables can be supplied in either shielded or non-

shielded versions. Particular importance was attached to the damping elements protecting the elements as they twist.

The use of high-grade PTFE gliding layers has been continued in order to provide a sturdy basis for the special torsion-resistant insulation.

This allows for the most demanding of twisting applications.

The new twistable fibre optic cables have been matched to real-world robot requirements. On a test structure 1m long in the company's own technical centre, the FoC cable presented in Hanover has

already carried out more than 4 million strokes. At a torsion angle of +/- 180°, there has been no change in the great data transfer behaviour.

The cable has two optical fibre cores, is resistant to oils and UV light and remains flexible in the cold. The FoC cables with high-tensile Aramid fibres and dampers are

stranded firmly around the GrP core. The pressure-extruded outer jacket is made of a halogen-free TPE mixture.

Treotham AutomationPh: 02 9907 1778www.treotham.com.au

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The German designed Schmalz Jumbo Vacuum Tube Lifting system is the intelligent answer to your manual handling problems.

Available from Millsom Materials Handling, the JumboFlex vacuum tube lifter is ideal for frequent, very quick transfer of lightweight goods with a weight of up to 50kg.

It is the perfect handling solution for lifting boxes, cases, cartons, sacks & bags, drums and pails.

The JumboFlex tube lifter can be operated ergonomically and easily using only one hand.

A Jumbo Flex is generally used in conjunction with an easy to move slewing jib crane or low friction light gantry crane

system. Millsom also offers the

JumboErgo Vacuum Lifter, which is particularly well suited for frequent and rapid lifting and movement of cartons, cases, boxes, bags, barrels, sheet metal and wooden sheets weighing up to 300kg.

The JumboErgo will

seem familiar to anyone who has ridden a motorcycle. With a twist grip similar to a motorcycle throttle, this control system permits rapid and precise handling of loads of almost any weight. The advantage of this system is it can easily be fitted with an optional extension handle, which enables the ergonomic handling of wide products such as chipboard, MDF or plasterboard.

With Millsom’s vacuum lifting systems there is no need for hoists, manipulators or pneumatic cylinders to pick up and lift an item.

The operator controls the vacuum in the system with a valve on the control handle. A higher vacuum lifts the load, a lower vacuum lowers it.

Millsom’s vacuum lifting systems not only make manual handling easy, they can reduce workplace injuries.

Millsom Materials HandlingPh: 1800 99 22 11www.millsom.com.au

Flexliner’s new range of German designed and engineered chairs, stools and sit-stands are ideal for a broad range of commercial and industrial applications.

A unique feature of this innovative range is that all metal parts are made of high grade (304) stainless steel.

This means the chairs and stools can be used in workplaces that are slightly wet, or have high humidity, salinity or acidity.

They are also ideal in workplaces where equipment has to be antiseptically cleaned regularly.

The seats and backrests are made of self-skinned moulded polyurethane foam (PU) with a stainless steel inlay or core.

Applications include cleanrooms, laboratories, general biological areas

in hospitals, food industry for meat and fish preparation, horticulture and plant processing.

The new range has a strong focus on workplace safety and injury prevention.

All chairs, stools and sit-stands have full ergonomic function to maintain correct posture and comfort.

They feature a 360° seat swivel and the chair and sit-stand seat can tilt and lock into position. Backrests are height adjustable and have forward and backward tilt function.

The special gas springs are 304 grade stainless housing and piston. They include a sealing ring in the plastic bush for greater isolation.

Seat to floor height can be set according to the bench or desk height and operators’ requirements.

Also available from Flexliner is a lightweight stainless steel “standing seat” with foldable frame and seat for easy transport or storage. The PU seat can be moved up or down the frame then manually locked into position by handwheel.

Flexliner Pty LtdFreecall: 1800 644434www.flexliner.com.au

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Kärcher, a world leader in cleaning technology, has launched the next generation of its popular wet/dry vacuum cleaners.

Specially tailored for use at construction sites, the NT 40/1 Tact Te is the ideal solution for the demanding customer with a high frequency of cleaning.

The NT 40/1 Tact Te combines practicality with expert execution. Incorporating new and rugged steel castors, this model features a massive bumper to protect the wheels from impacts.

Also, a convenient floor tool fixation has been integrated enabling the Tact system to withstand tough conditions. The model is equipped with an automatic start/stop enabling comfortable operation with electric power tools.

The unit features Kärcher proven auto filter clean technology TACT as well as a larger, sturdy container.

It is well suited for high-volume tasks – indoors or outdoors – for dry, damp or liquids.

A highlight is the unique ergonomic push bar and integrated handles around the device, enabling the Tact system to be moved, lifted and easily driven to the job site.

Kärcher’s NT 40/1 Tact Te comes at a competitive price offering outstanding value for money.

KärcherPh: 1800 5272437 (KARCHER)www.karcher.com.au

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From lightweight micro-sized mono cable carriers up to large super-duty steel chain designs, KabelSchlepp has the perfect solution for any application.

Available now from Tsubaki Australia, the comprehensive range also includes carriers with 3D movement for multi-axis robotic applications and tube types for superior protection from chips and debris.

Made in Germany for over 50 years and with proven technology used worldwide, customers can be assured of the highest quality and reliability when selecting KabelSchlepp cable carriers.

A KabelSchlepp onlineEngineer

configuration tool is now available to help you quickly select and configure the optimal KabelSchlepp cable carrier system for your application.

Other available and helpful design assistance includes application photo and video galleries along with 2D and 3D CAD drawings to save valuable time.

Tsubaki Australia Pty LimitedPh: 02 9704 2500www.tsubaki.com.au

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SIDE PULL PREVENTERS/ROPE GUIDE PROTECTORPrevents side pulling and protects rope guides and drums on most multi-fall Cranes and Hoists.• Prevent dragging of loads• Easily fitted to any Crane or Hoist• Helps reduce down time.

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TWO NEW FACES AT INDUSTRY UPDATEIndustry Update Magazine, Australia’s market leading manufacturing publication, continues to expand.

This month we have appointed a new Advertising Sales Manager (Sean Fletcher) and a new Production Manager (Angela Hankinson).

Sean, widely known as “Fletch,” is a highly respected magazine sales executive.

With experience in advertising sales for the past nine years, Sean will focus on new business development.

Previously, Sean worked extensively across consumer magazines in the Men’s Lifestyle and Motoring categories.

Sean, 30, loves to travel – and is fortunate to have a fiancé that works at Singapore Airlines. He is also a keen golfer, motor enthusiast and music lover.

Sean looks forward to making new contacts in the manufacturing sector and is keen to meet key industry players.

Angela Hankinson is responsible

for magazine and web design and production.

She has had more than 15 years’ experience in graphic design, working in the printing and signage industries as a designer and a sign writer.

Angela has worked as a design manager at Snap, Optus and Clear Skin Care Clinics.

More recently she worked at Yellow Pages as a designer, subject matter expert and support and trainer, winning multiple awards for her design and technical skills.

When she is not in front of a computer, Angela has a passion for fast cars, cycling, camping, spontaneous adventures, road trips and cooking up a storm for family and friends.

Angela can be contacted at: [email protected] advertising enquiries contact Sean at: [email protected]

The June edition of Industry Update provides another outstanding opportunity to showcase your company’s products and services.

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