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In an exclusive interview with Industry Update Dick Warburton, Executive Chairman of Manufacturing Australia, examines the major challenges now facing Australian manufacturers.

Challenges such as the strong Aussie dollar, carbon tax, low cost overseas competitors, skills shortages and excessive or inconsistent regulation have pushed Australian industry to the brink.

But while Australian manufacturing is currently fighting multiple fires on multiple fronts, there is light at the end of the tunnel, says Mr Warburton. Full interview page 24

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Strike backIt’s time for Aussie manufacturers to take on China

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Over the past decade Australian manufacturers have been sending production offshore in droves to take advantage of cheap labour and material costs.

But wages in low cost countries such as China have been steadily rising and many manufacturers are now reviewing their options.

For some, investing in local manufacturing is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative.

One company that has remained loyal to local manufacturing is Spitwater Australia.

Based at Albury on the NSW/Victoria border, Spitwater is 100 per cent Australian and privately owned, employing nearly 100 full-time and casual staff.

As the name suggests, Spitwater makes a high quality range of high pressure water cleaners for heavy duty industrial cleaning applications, using the latest state-of-the-art manufacturing technology.

The company also produces a range of fan forced, popular, portable industrial Jetfire (LPG) and Spitfire (diesel) space heaters.

And as well as pressure cleaners and heaters, Spitwater distributes a high quality range of industrial and commercial vacuum cleaners and industrial fans.

The company has been servicing a well-established national and international client

base since 1982 when the business relocated from Italy.

At a time when many organizations are moving offshore, outsourcing or simply importing the finished product, Spitwater Australia has consciously brought many functions in-house.

“Manufacturing components internally has improved product quality and has simultaneously reduced production times and parts inventories,” says Andrea Martinotti, General Manager and son of the company’s founders.

“We use sophisticated robotic welding, and computer-controlled combined laser cutting and turret punching equipment in the manufacture of many of the parts for our products, Mr Martinotti says. “These and other state-of-the-art operations such as our fully automated powder coating plant all contribute to the high build quality of our machines. Continued page 2

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“In many cases we are able to hold raw stock such as brass rod and sheet metal, rather than numerous high cost pre-formed or machined components that all have slightly different specifications.”

Complimenting the latest technology, Spitwater’s experienced trades people form, roll, bend, cut and weld all the steel tube and sheet used in the high pressure cleaners and heaters. Items such as covers, bases, roll frames, handles, chassis, coils and combustion

chambers are all manufactured and finished at the Albury plant.

The advantages of this approach have been significant for Spitwater.

The company is a very agile and independent manufacturer as a result and the ever- increasing popularity of Spitwater products in the Australian and international markets is proof of the company’s enduring success.

“A few years ago we had to make a choice of whether to import our goods from China or to continue to manufacture in Australia, says Milo Gajin, Branch Manager, Spitwater NSW.

“Though we were struggling against increasing costs, we made the conscious decision to continue to manufacture in Australia and we are sticking to our guns.”

Mr Gajin says he would certainly encourage other Australian companies to follow the Spitwater lead.

As a demonstration of its faith in Australian manufacturing, Spitwater made a $2 million investment in a new factory on a 20,000 sqm site near the Hume Highway.

Spitwater now exports about 70 per cent of

its products, with the remainder produced for local consumption.

As well as many Asian countries, including China, Singapore and Malaysia, Spitwater sends its goods to Russia, South Africa, Europe, South America and the Middle East.

The strong Australian dollar against the Euro has provided a boost for Spitwater. It is now able to purchase European components at a far cheaper rate.

With cheaper components and a professional, streamlined operation Spitwater has been able to pass on the benefits to local consumers.

“We are now in a position to soon offer our customers a price reduction,” says Mr Gajin.

Global occupational skin care company, Deb Group, is another company committed to Australian manufacturing.

It recently announced it will build a $15m new state-of–the-art manufacturing facility for the Australian and South East Asian markets at Moorebank Business Park in South Western Sydney.

Deb Group CEO, Bryan Anderson, said: “At a time when many companies are moving

their manufacturing facilities to Asia, we feel investing in our long standing position in the Australian market is a significant step to develop both local and international market opportunities.”

For over 70 years Deb Group has been providing skin care solutions for all types of workplaces and public facilities, spanning industrial, commercial, automotive, healthcare and food sectors.

“With a reputation for world class products and innovation, it is vital we invest in world class facilities,” said Mr Anderson.

Deb’s new purpose-built 5000 sqm facility will include manufacturing, warehousing and office accommodation.

Work on the new site has begun, with completion expected mid-next year.

Steve Saboune, Managing Director for Deb Australia, said: “This investment confirms our commitment to the Australian market and its role in growing Deb’s presence in the Asia Pacific region. It builds upon the successful launch of the Deb global product range in 2011”.

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Aussie manufacturers to strike back During a recent trip to the United Kingdom I was awestruck at the amazing resilience of their manufacturing sector.

If you think Australian manufacturers have problems, these pale into insignificance when compared with the current European crisis.

Given the fact that the UK relies on Europe for half of its total exports, the Eurozone crisis has hit UK manufacturers hard.

UK manufacturers are constantly battling to attract investment, facing fierce competition from cheap labour countries around the globe.

And like Australia, UK manufacturers are also hindered by chronic skills shortages in many key sectors.

But despite these challenges, many UK manufacturers have managed to not only survive

but thrive through innovation and a strong belief in their products.

During my visit I had the pleasure of visiting the EEF, the representative body for manufacturing in the UK.

It represents more than 6000 companies of all sizes from all industry sectors.

Despite the current global economic climate, the EEF is surprisingly optimistic about the future.

The reason? It’s largely because UK manufacturers have lifted their game to become leaders rather than followers.

Steadily rising costs in countries like China, due mainly to increased wages, has forced many UK companies to again manufacture products locally.

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areas with which it has a strong history and tradition such as design, innovation and niche engineering.

To combat low cost countries like China and India they have opted for quality rather than quantity. In other words, they have not attempted to compete on price with low cost economies.

Even before the Eurozone crisis began, UK manufacturers were reviewing their strategies.

Now to beat the crisis UK companies are making huge efforts to seek opportunities in new emerging markets.

A recent EEF survey forecasts exports to China and India to grow by as much as 50 per cent within the next five years.

UK manufacturers are placing a greater

emphasis on a range of innovations including new and improved products, processes and services. And they are investing more in research and development than ever before.

Manufacturing now accounts for three quarters of all spending on R&D in the UK.

There must be a strong message there for Australian manufacturers.

After much debate and strong opposition from Australian business, the Gillard Government introduced its dreaded Carbon Tax on July 1 this year.

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and uncertainty in the market place.Much of the confusion has been caused by

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haven’t a clue how the tax will impact on their business.

What they do know is that costs will rise – the only question now is by how much?

The single biggest impact for most businesses will be the increase in electricity and gas prices as suppliers pass through some

or all of their own carbon costs. Most manufacturers are now considering

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Many of our major trading partners in Asia and the Americas apply no direct price to their emissions. The US, Canada, Japan and Russia have announced they will not be introducing a carbon tax or an Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) in the near future.

There is never a good time to introduce major new tax reform, but the timing for this one could not have been worse.

It comes at a time when manufacturers are already reeling from a strong Australian dollar, chronic skills shortage, increased competition from cheap labour countries and a teetering world economy.

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Most manufacturers believe the intention of the new legislation is sound – and most already have active programs in place to reduce emissions.

But the uncertainty surrounding the carbon tax is frustrating.

Opposition plans to abolish the tax have only added to the confusion.

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What’s your reputation worth?It’s that time of year again when my colleagues at STW’s research consultancy firm, AMR release the results of their annual Australian Corporate Reputation Index.

This index surveys nearly 6000 Australians aged 18-64 scoring Australia’s top 60 companies (based on revenues in BRW’s top 1000 listing), and ranks them accordingly.

It is part of a global study conducted in conjunction with the Reputation Institute.

In addition to collating overall reputation, the Reputation Index also measures how Australians feel about each company with regards to; products and services, innovation, workplace, citizenship, governance, leadership and financial performance

Apple topped the index knocking JB Hi-Fi from its two year run as number one. (See table for all rankings).

The main benefits of a good corporate reputation can be found in:• Customer preference in doing business with you when other companies’ products and services are available at a similar cost and quality;• Your ability to charge a premium for products and services;• Being an employer of choice;• Stakeholder support for your organization in times of controversy;• Your organization’s value in the financial marketplace.A US study showed that there are ten main components of corporate reputation used in reputation measurement systems such as ‘the most admired companies in America’:

1. Ethical: the organization behaves ethically, is admirable, is worthy of respect and is trustworthy.2. Employees/workplace: the organization has talented employees, treats its people well and is an appealing workplace.3. Financial performance: the organization is financially strong, has a record of profitability

and has growth prospects.4. Leadership: the organization is a leader rather than a follower and is innovative.5. Management: the organization is well managed, has high quality management and has a clear vision for the future.6. Social responsibility: the organization recognizes social responsibilities and supports good causes.7. Customer focus: the organization cares about customers and is strongly committed to customers.

8. Quality: the organization offers high quality products and services. 9. Reliability: the organization stands behind its products & services and provides consistent service.10. Emotional appeal: it is an organization I feel good about and is kind.

Steps to build a reputation For your current customers, actions speak louder than words.

Research the main factors comprising the reputation of your organization and align them

with policies, systems and programs in all functional areas. This produces a powerful re-orientation of priorities and behaviours.

For your desired customers, they can only judge your reputation on what they see or hear, so it will be difficult to have a reputation for anything if you constantly fly under the radar.

I know a few companies that are doing some great things ranging from product innovations to great community programs BUT they don’t tell anyone.

Write a short story on the good things your company does and send it to appropriate magazines, post it on your web and social media, and print it as a case study for sales staff to include in meetings and with quotes.

Just do something, because the biggest issue effecting your reputation is out of your control and that is when your competitors build their reputation, yours will automatically adjust down in the market accordingly. This year, Virgin’s reputation improved seven places – Qantas dropped 18 places. Karl Boothroyd is the founder and CEO of IMA, a specialist B2B marketing agency. IMA is owned by Australia’s largest marketing communications company, The STW Group.Karl can be contacted at [email protected] or 02 4627 8011.

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Ranking COMPANY Ranking COMPANY 1 Apple Australia 31 QBE Insurance Group 2 Australia Post 32 Ford Australia 3 JB HI-FI 33 RioTinto 4 Toyota Motor Corporation 34 Insurance Australia Group 5 Nestle Australia 35 Optus 6 Virgin Australia 36 AMP 7 GM Holden 37 Allianz Australia 8 ING Direct 38 Caltex Australia 9 Myer 39 Macquarie Group 10 Mazda Australia 40 Zurich Financial Services 11 Air New Zealand 41 7-Eleven 12 The Good Guys 42 Visy Industries 13 Woolworths/Safeway 43 AGL Energy 14 David Jones 44 Tatts Group 15 Nissan Australia 45 Telstra 16 Hewlett-Packard Australia 46 Westpac 17 ALDI Australia 47 Australian Taxation Office 18 BlueScope Steel 48 CBA 19 IBM Australia 49 ANZ 20 Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 50 TRUenergy 21 Coca-Cola Amatil 51 Shell Australia 22 Medibank Private 52 BP Australasia 23 Suncorp-Metway 53 Origin Energy 24 Wesfarmers 54 NAB 25 Qantas Airways 55 Citigroup 26 Lion Nathan National Foods 56 Fairfax Media 27 BHP Billiton 57 Centrelink 28 Harvey Norman 58 Tabcorp 29 Foxtel 59 News Limited 30 Westfield Group 60 Vodafone Hutchison Australia

For any manufacturing firm involved in exporting, one of the biggest challenges is financing your international sales contracts, particularly if it is a large contract that requires hiring additional staff, buying raw materials or increasing product output.

Even when an exporting business has great

potential, innovative products and incredible business acumen, business growth or contract payment terms can put cashflow or working capital under strain.

This was the case for Brisbane-based specialist manufacturer of aerospace structures and sub-systems, Ferra Engineering.

The company had secured its third subcontract to make and assemble weapons adaptors for the F-35 joint strike fighter (JSF) program, a development and acquisition program intended to replace a wide range of existing aircraft for the United States, UK, Canada, Australia and their allies.

Ferra’s subcontract was to manufacture, assemble and test weapons adapters on behalf of JSF supplier, global aerospace group Lockheed Martin.

It is the only company worldwide approved by Lockheed to make and assemble weapons bay adapters for the JSF.

However, the contract presented a financial challenge. Not only did the work involve substantial costs for materials and labour, but under the subcontract, it would not receive payment until the parts were shipped.

This meant the company faced a significant working capital shortage and without additional

funding, it couldn’t perform the subcontract.This is where the Export Finance and

Insurance Corporation (EFIC) was able to step in and help.

As the government-backed export credit agency, EFIC supports Australian businesses to win and finance export, offshore investment and onshore export-related opportunities.

This includes SMEs active in the engineering, construction and manufacturing sectors.

EFIC supplied a A$2.7 million export working capital guarantee to Ferra’s bank, enabling it to lend this amount to assist with the subcontract financing. This export working capital guarantee gave the bank a guarantee for repayment of the loan.

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Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) provides finance and insurance solutions to help Australian exporters overcome the financial barriers they face when growing their business overseas. Many Australian manufacturers have benefitted from this innovative Government agency since its establishment more than 50 years ago. In this exclusive interview with Industry Update editor Tim Michael, EFIC’s executive director (SME and Mid-Market), Andrea Govaert, discusses EFIC’s niche services and how manufacturers in export can apply for assistance.

Over the past 12 months Australian exporters have been reeling from the affects of the strong Aussie dollar, making our products far less competitive.

The current global economic downturn has not helped the cause.

In these tough times manufacturers are finding it increasingly difficult to secure much needed funding to promote their goods and services on the world stage.

And major banks have become far more cautious with their lending in the current climate.

But there are other options, says Andrea Govaert, executive director SME and Mid-Market of Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC).

EFIC can help manufacturers overcome financial barriers when exporting, she says.

“We work closely with major banks to provide guarantees. “

“That could be for a number of reasons … they could be a credit risk, have a lack of security, a country risk or perhaps they do not

have an international track record, she says. “The bank may approach us and ask if we would be interested in servicing a customer who may not qualify for funding.”

Ms Govaert says EFIC looks at transactions differently to the banks, operating in what is known as a “Market Gap.”

EFIC is uniquely placed to do this.This self-funded, Federal Government backed

body uses over 50 years of export finance and industry expertise to assess clients and secure contacts at financial institutions around the globe.

EFIC boasts a AAA credit rating and an entrepreneurial business approach to make export deals happen.

As the Australian Government’s export credit agency, it was set up with the sole aim of helping successful Australian businesses to win, finance and protect export trade or overseas investments where their bank is unable to provide all the support they need.

Ms Govaert says EFIC’s SME and Mid-Market division generally provides assistance to organisations with an annual turnover of up to $150 million a year.

The level of support can vary from as little as $100,000 for an SME performance bond up to million on a “case by case” basis.

Last year Andrea’s division wrote about 100 transactions for a total exposure of nearly $225 million.

“The number of manufacturers we assist varies greatly from year to year,” says Ms Govaert.

One high profile manufacturer to recently receive EFIC assistance was Quickstep, the largest independent aerospace-grade advanced composite manufacturer in Australia.

Earlier this year Quickstep opened its new state-of-the-art advanced composites manufacturing facility at Sydney’s Bankstown Airport.

The company celebrated the opening announcing it had secured a second long-term agreement with US aerospace giant Northrop Grumman to supply F-35 Joint Strike Fighter components – thanks largely to support from government.

With more than 3000 F-35s expected to be produced by 2036, Quickstep is the biggest aircraft production outside the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.

“EFIC was able to assist this group through its National Interest Account which we manage on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ms Govaert says.

“It is very rewarding to be a part of this. “It will enable Quickstep to secure new overseas contracts and will create long-term jobs in western Sydney.

“If EFIC had not provided the guarantee they could not have bid for the work on that project.”

Ms Govaert has no doubt the strong Aussie dollar has had an adverse affect on Australian manufacturing.

“It is absolutely true, she says. “Their pain is widely felt.

“But it is amazing how resilient manufacturers are – they have managed to shift and adapt to the changing times.”

So how can manufacturers apply for EFIC assistance?

“Firstly, they should talk to their bank, says Ms Govaert. “The Account Manager, if they have one, is the best person to start with.”

Ms Govaert says potential clients can also contact EFIC through its website, where all funding criteria are clearly set out.

“We have state managers in Sydney,

Melbourne and Perth, so we are well-represented throughout the country, she says.

“You will always get an answer very quickly … and if we can’t help them we will refer them to someone that can.”


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EFIC at a glance• EFIC is a wholly Federal Government-owned statutory corporation within the federal trade portfolio. • It works directly with exporters or with their banks to provide loans, guarantees, bonds and insurance products, which can be tailored to meet the needs of both large and small exporters.• Since 2001, EFIC has supported more than $15 billion in Australian export contracts and investments across a diverse range of sectors. These range from construction, manufacturing, and agriculture through to water, engineering, defence, mining, oil and gas and shipping.• EFIC is self-funding and does not receive budget appropriations. It is however, guaranteed by the Commonwealth. • EFIC operates on a commercial basis, charging premium sufficient to cover operating costs and losses and to generate capital to support future exports. • It makes an average profit of $33 million a year and has returned more than $214 million in dividends to the Australian Government since 1991.

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Mark Dreyfus … tough new laws

The Federal Government has introduced tough new laws aimed at protecting manufacturers and consumers from fake brands purporting to be the “real thing.”

Mr Mark Dreyfus, Parliamentary Secretary for

Industry and Innovation, says the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012 provides tough new penalties for counterfeiting and stronger powers for seizing phony imports.

The Act raises the maximum penalty for trademark rip-offs to five years imprisonment. Previously the maximum was two years – far less than the limit for copyright or patent infringement.

Courts will have the power to impose exemplary damages against counterfeiters who might otherwise treat penalties as the “cost of doing business”.

The new measures bring the enforcement of trademark law in line with other intellectual property rights, such as patents.

“This is good news for business and good news for Australian jobs as phony imports can undercut local products and employment, Mr Dreyfus said.

“Its takes a lot of work to build strong brands, and Australian consumers appreciate knowing exactly what it is they are buying.

“The Act also sharpens up the process for seizure of counterfeit imports. Until now, importers bringing in counterfeit products have been able to play a game of cat-and-mouse by remaining anonymous – undercutting iconic Australian brands by bringing in cheap imports. Now Customs has the power to give trademark owners the information they need to commence prosecution.”

Trademark owners range from a one-man

mowing service right up to iconic Australian brands like GM Holden, Fosters and Weet-Bix.

“These new rules are good for all trade mark owners, regardless of their size,” Mr Dreyfus said.

Australian businesses have more affordable enforcement options.

For the first time, trademarks and design matters can be taken to the Federal Magistrates’ Court, rather than the more expensive Federal Court.

The reforms were passed on April 15 this year and come into force on April 15 next year.

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Australia’s Export Credit Agency, the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) has strengthened its support for WA business to better assist WA companies.

EFIC provides tailored finance solutions to help Australian businesses overcome the financial barriers they face when expanding their export activities.

EFIC has now opened a permanent office in Perth, with Leela Hanson, EFIC Director, SME and Mid Market relocating there full time.

Ms Hanson hopes to build on the work she has undertaken with a range of leading WA firms over the past three years. She specializes in trade finance and brings over two decades of experience to her new role.

Ms Hanson will be responsible for

supporting growing Australian SME businesses in WA with innovative finance and medium-term insurance solutions. This will allow them, in partnership with their banks, to win contracts and grow their business.

In her role, she will continue to work closely with Austrade to help export businesses.

“EFIC has been a supporter of Western Australia’s exporters for over five decades and this new presence is a mark of our commitment to helping more WA companies succeed in exports and overseas investment,” Ms Hanson said.

“Establishing an office in Perth will ensure we are on the ground and ready to assist WA companies including those with exposure to the mining boom. Our physical presence

provides local companies with access to a wider range of financial options.”

Ms Hanson said: “Western Australian businesses have been among Australia’s most dynamic and successful exporters, including Austal, Equinox and NGIS Australia, and the resource companies who are shaping the future of Australia’s economy.”

Ms Hanson added that EFIC has an important role to play in Western Australia, especially with SMEs, that can face financial hurdles when gaining financing from a bank.

“Our role in assisting SMEs encompasses much more than just the resources sector - we also help other sectors such as agriculture and services companies.

“Supporting WA subcontractors for major

resource projects will be a key focus for us. For example, a company might have the technical capability to perform a role in a project, but as the number of opportunities increase, bank funding may get stretched and can restrict the number of subcontracting opportunities a company can participate in.

“This is where EFIC can step in. Our involvement may provide the needed support for a bank to enter a transaction.”


EFIC support for WA manufacturerAustralia’s export credit agency, the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), has reaffirmed its commitment to Western Australian exporting companies and subcontractors by providing two warranty bonds totalling $574,000 to Binder Group, a supplier to the Gorgon project.

The bonds support Binder’s supply of pipe supports for Gorgon – the largest single resource natural gas project in Australia’s history and one of the world’s largest natural gas projects.

The issue also enables the company to use its existing bank guarantee lines for additional liquefied natural gas projects. The Gorgon project is operated by global energy company Chevron.

Binder Group is Australia’s largest designer and manufacturer of proprietary and custom-built pipe suspension solutions for the oil and gas, power generation, petrochemical, mining and mineral processing industries.

“EFIC’s support for Binder is a prime example of how we can help contractors and subcontractors involved in export-related deals win more business,” said Leela Hanson, EFIC’s Director, SME & Mid Market, WA and SA.

“We are able to assist eligible Western Australian companies working on major local resource projects with financing solutions to supplement what their banks offer. And we have just opened an office in Perth to underline our commitment to the state.”


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The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and GS1 Australia have joined forces to create a new high-level industry working group to improve supply chain efficiency and product traceability.

The ALC Supply Chain Standards Working Group will be comprised of industry experts from across the supply chain who will focus on better aligning the transport and logistics sector with Australian industry in the adoption of global standards for identification, information capture and sharing across supply chains.

“Australia’s rising freight task, coupled with low levels of productivity in the transport sector means industry must use all the tools at its disposal to improve supply chain efficiency,” said Michael Kilgariff, ALC Managing Director.

“Central to this is adopting a whole of supply chain approach to the way in which we identify and utilise new and emerging technologies, as well as foster new opportunities on the horizon.

“The ALC Supply Chain Standards Working Group will play an important role in the future growth and prosperity of the freight logistics industry by improving productivity through improved supply chain efficiency and product and shipment traceability.”

GS1 Australia CEO Maria Palazzolo said: “Many Australian industries have already adopted GS1 standards to reduce supply

chain costs and are now seeking the same approach from their transport and logistics providers. The limited use of global standards is not confined to Australia and has resulted in the recent establishment of a GS1 Global T&L Interest Group.The Working Group Objectives are to:• Work with industry groups to help resolve supply chain issues including non-compliant pallet labelling, poor intermodal visibility, rapid recall and withdrawal of defective products and poor data quality.• Align the T&L sector with Australian industry in the adoption of global standards for identification, information capture and sharing across supply chains.• Consider the potential benefits that other relevant technologies and services may provide• Develop a work plan that provides a possible T&L industry roadmap to implement global GS1 standards and related industry solutions.• Develop industry guidelines and case studies.

ALC Members are eligible to be on the Working Group. Other industry members may be invited to contribute by invitation of the ALC Board.

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A World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report shows Australia is falling behind its trading partners when it comes to sales of clean energy technology built here.

Australia needs to learn lessons from countries such as Denmark, Germany and China to develop its clean energy technology industry, a global environmental group says.

A new study by WWF, shows four of Australia’s top trading partners – China, US, Korea and Germany – are among the world’s fastest-growing clean energy manufacturers.

The report, Clean Economy, Living Planet, lists the top 25 out of 40 countries ranked according to sales of clean technology products manufactured in that nation.

China has the largest clean technology sales in absolute terms, and the second-largest growth rate for 2011.

But Australia is ranked 26th, according to a confidential full ranking table released to WWF Australia.

While this was an improvement from its position at 30th in 2010, WWF national climate change manager Kellie Caught says it’s still not good enough.

She says Australia could learn a lot from the developed countries at the top of the list, especially if it wants to keep pace with Asian trading partners.

“If you look at the developed countries ... the reason they’ve done so well is because they developed a domestic industry,” she said.

“That provided the foundation for the manufacturing base to grow.”

Ms Caught said the Labor government’s polices of a clean energy target, the carbon price and the soon-to-be-established Clean Energy Finance Corporation were a good start.

She hoped they would lead to Australia’s performance improving in future rankings.

“My only concern would be with the coalition saying they’ll repeal the carbon price. What we’re hearing from industry and business is they’re hesitating,” she said.

The report says the clean energy technology industry will be worth between 40 billion euros and 90 billion euros ($A51 billion-$A115 billion) globally by 2015.

It found government policy was the main barrier to growth of the sector and recommended governments develop a clear strategic vision for clean technology.

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The potential collapse of Hastie Group is an important reminder to SMEs of the importance of managing supply-side risks and cash flow, according to a Sydney financial expert.

Mr Gary Green, National Sales Director for Bibby Financial Services Australia, predicts more insolvencies in the wake of Hastie’s sudden demise.

“Given the potential collapse of many of the 44 Hastie owned businesses, it is likely that we will see a subsequent cascade of small business insolvencies, due to the whole supply chain being impacted, Mr Green says.

“The immediate unemployment created by

insolvencies such as Hastie, St Hilliers and Reed Group creates headlines, but the knock-on effects on smaller suppliers is also hugely significant and often hidden for a period of time.

“The current economic climate continues to be very tough on non-mining businesses. “As a financier of SMEs, we recommend that our clients reduce risk by broadening their supplier and client bases and by conducting credit checks on new and existing customers.”

Mr Green says in the current climate, with some large, high profile failures and ASIC reporting historically high levels of insolvencies, a “concentration” of debtors and suppliers

can expose SMEs to risks of bad debts and supply issues due to insolvencies. “We urge businesses to review supplier and customer lists and consider worst-case scenarios as part of their risk minimisation strategies.”

The Bibby Barometer Small Business Survey, conducted in February this year, indicated the vulnerability of small businesses to their biggest customers.

“We found that 12 per cent of SMEs would have to fold if they lost their two largest customers, and 42 per cent would have to significantly downsize,” Mr Green said.

The survey also showed the vulnerability of

small businesses to bad debt. “More than one in three would need to

downsize or become insolvent if they had to write off debt of 5 per cent of turnover, he added. “And 27 per cent had experienced a significant bad debt in the past 12 months, and the overall survival of 22 per cent of SMEs was threatened due to cash flow shortages.

“However, despite the significant risk of bad debts, we found only 20 per cent of the SMEs conduct credit checks on new customers,” he said.

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Western Sydney food manufacturer Crafty Chef will reduce its carbon emissions intensity by more than 50 per cent thanks to an Australian Government-backed project costing $1.1 million.

Crafty Chef is one of Australia’s leading producers of frozen prepared meals, finger foods and sauces with major distributors including Woolworths, Coles and Aldi.

The project has been funded under the Australian Government’s $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs, with a $500,000 grant supporting Crafty Chef’s $573,630 investment in a new freezer system that will bring significant energy efficiencies and electric power savings.

Crafty Chef will replace their existing commercial blast freezer system with an industrial spiral freezer system using ammonia as the refrigerant.

The ammonia system uses an evaporative condenser, which delivers an increase in overall system efficiency and electric power demand savings.

It will reduce energy costs substantially and cut Crafty Chef’s carbon emissions intensity in half.

This is exactly the sort of project that the $800 million Clean Technology Investment

Program and the $200 million Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program were set up to support.

The Clean Technology Investment Programs are about providing practical assistance to help manufacturers improve their operations so they can improve their competitiveness and begin the transition to a clean-energy economy.

Crafty Chef has been in operation for about 15 years. It employs about 50 staff and produces meals under the brands Bella’s Kitchen, The Good Meal Co. and Simply Special.

I was very pleased to visit the company’s Emu Plains factory in June with my colleague, the Member for Lindsay, David Bradbury, and AusIndustry officials to discuss the project with the company’s founders, Jitesh and Pran Gohil.

Jitesh, Crafty Chef’s General Manager, told us that the grant would help the company transform its operations, improve its energy efficiency and save on its power bills.

“The Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program was pivotal for us to invest so heavily in this project,” Mr Gohil said.

“Without the Government funding the project would not have been possible.

“Crafty Chef is proud of this project and

excited to be a manufacturer aware of the need in the current world climate to be taking action to reduce emissions.

“It also simply makes good business sense as the cost of power is rising and if Australia’s manufacturers, big and small, are to continue to prosper we need to transform how we operate.”

Crafty Chef has industry-leading expertise and know-how in creating, manufacturing and marketing world-class food products. All products are made in Australia in the company’s state-of-the-art facilities, which have attained the highest international food accreditations (SQF, HACCP and beyond).

In 2011, Crafty Chef was awarded Mission Australia’s Employer of the Year Award for its efforts since 2006 in providing unemployed job seekers an opportunity to gain workforce skills and training.

Pran Gohil, Crafty Chef Director, says the company is now looking to strengthen its presence in Australia and to also secure a leading role in the frozen food sector internationally.

The Clean Technology Investment Programs are about providing practical assistance to

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Crafty Chef is a great example of a local company using support from the Australian Government to transform its operations and help secure its future.

It was one of 13 grants recently announced, the first projects funded under the Clean Technology Investment Program. These 13 grants are worth $8.1 million and will help manufacturers and food processors from around Australia to invest in more than $23 million worth of new, energy-efficient equipment.

The equipment that these grants will fund will make their businesses more efficient, reduce their power bills and save more than 300,000 tonnes of CO2.

These programs are open for business and I encourage more local manufacturers to apply for support.

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Once it was desk-bound office workers who were perceived as unfit and unhealthy.

Now new research shows manufacturing workers are more unhealthy – thanks largely to new technology.

In previous years most manufacturing workers faced physical labour that kept them fit, but new technology has created more sedentary jobs.

The latest snapshot of worker health in Victoria has revealed a third (32 per cent) of workers in the manufacturing industry have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes – a life threatening, but preventable, disease – compared to 18.3 per cent in the professional, scientific and technical services.

WorkSafe Victoria recently carried out the study involving 40,919 manufacturing workers – and the results are alarming.

One of four of those surveyed (25.2 per cent) smoke, almost half drink alcohol at risky levels (43.4 per cent) and almost three quarters are not doing enough exercise (70.5 per cent).

WorkHealth Ambassador, Wayne Kayler-Thomson, says the lifestyle findings highlight an opportunity for employers to encourage healthy choices in the workplace and improve manufacturing industry productivity.

“Faced with a range of challenges like the shifting Australian dollar and global competition, it is all the more important to have a motivated, engaged and high-performing workforce to drive productivity,” Mr Kayler-Thomson says.

Manufacturing is worth about $28 billion to Victoria alone and generated 300,000 jobs last year.

Australia-wide the manufacturing industry employs nearly one million workers.

Mr Kayler-Thomson says it is important for business leaders to act now to support the health of their workers – in turn helping to reduce absenteeism, boost productivity and attract motivated, committed staff to deliver strong results for business.

“If manufacturers are looking to get the competitive edge in difficult economic times, they should look at investing in programs that support the most important resource in the production line – the workforce,” he says.

The WorkHealth findings for manufacturing are consistent with results for the broader blue-collar demographic.

Compared to their white-collar counterparts, male and female blue-collar workers are respectively 34 per cent and 19 per cent more likely to have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

WorkHealth has partnered with industry and the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union to deliver WorkHealth checks in more challenging environments and break down barriers that may prevent workers from taking part.

Furniture manufacturer, Jimmy Possum, is one of many manufacturing businesses that is leading the way in corporate wellness programs and making a difference to its workforce.

For close to a decade, Jimmy Possum has offered a health and wellbeing program that focuses on physical and mental health, inside and outside of work.

The Bendigo-based company’s initiatives range from the “Filthy” challenge (short for

‘Fit and Healthy’), which leverages a competitive spirit to engage young male workers in healthier lifestyles, to an onsite counsellor, healthy food choices and a range of information sessions.

Jimmy Possum founding CEO, Margot Spalding, says the company’s health and wellbeing program is about providing employees with the opportunity to be healthy and empowering them to make smart and informed health decisions.

“The difference you can make in people’s lives with a workplace health program is extraordinary.

You can’t force your employees to take part but you have to encourage and inspire them. I think that’s the biggest thing – to inspire people to care about their health,” Ms Spalding says.

Despite some of the logistical challenges of offering wellness initiatives in a blue-collar, factory environment such as shift-work, Jimmy Possum has an 80 per cent participation rate in its health program.

WorkHealth checks (www.workhealth.vic.gov.au), which are free checks that take place in the workplace looking at factors such as cholesterol, blood pressure and lifestyle behaviours, can precede or complement wellness programs like Jimmy Possum’s.

Mr Kayler-Thomson said Jimmy Possum’s success shows that a wellness program tailored to your work environment and employees can have a positive effect on employee health, regardless of whether you work in a blue-collar or white-collar industry.

“There are really simple, cost-effective things that employers can do straight away – such as providing facilities to enable riding to work, stretching programs at the start of every shift, or longer-term health related competitions and challenges.”

“With the resources and information now available, as well as the overall cost benefits to

business, there really isn’t any excuse for business leaders not to take Jimmy Possum’s lead and take steps to support the health of their workers,” Mr Kayler-Thomson says.

For more information on free WorkHealth checks and other resources and programs for a healthy workplace, visit: workhealth.vic.gov.au

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How manufacturing compares to the professional, scientific and technical services industry (in brackets):

Inadequate fruit and vegetable intake 94.8% (93.5%)

Physical inactivity 70.5% (70.6%)

Risky alcohol intake 43.4% (39.0%)

Smoking 25.2% (13.6%)

High waist circumference 26.1% (20.0%)

High blood pressure 29.8% (21.6%)

High random blood glucose 27.9% (23.5%)

High random blood total cholesterol 30.0% (28.1%)

Low HDL (‘good’) cholesterol 20.4% (15.8%)

High risk of type 2 diabetes 32.0% (18.3%)

High risk of heart disease 6.1% (3.8%)

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Awareness, compliance and the right safety products can work together to prevent on-the-job eye injury.

Work-related eye injuries are “an important problem,” according to an Australian Safety and Compensation Council report, resulting in over 500 hospital admissions a year.

Most workers take up to two days off from work to recover, leading to significant loss of productivity in the workplace.

In the event of a hazardous eye contamination, time is of the essence.

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Impact and splash protection, as mentioned above, are probably the first kind of hazards that come to mind when evaluating safety eyewear, but they are not the only consideration. Protection from types of invisible radiation should also be considered.

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Simon National Carriers is one of Australia’s leading providers of transport and third party warehousing and distribution services.

Established in 1973 with a single truck under the name of Simon Transport, the company now employs more than 360 staff, owns 200 trailers, 115 prime movers, 70 local trucks, 100 forklifts and 190 containers.

Simon places great emphasis on best practice safety and environmental outcomes to provide clients with a complete transport and third party logistics solution.

It owns warehouses throughout Australia covering all capital cities, as well as Toowoomba and Townsville. These facilities provide a total of 120,000 sqm under roof and offer a full range of warehouse pick and pack operations, assembly, de-stuffing of containers and a range of metropolitan and country distribution options.

To remain competitive and highly efficient Simons’ insists on the best equipment.

Its warehouse equipment is critical to its customer service levels, safety performance and cost efficiencies.

According to National Warehouse Manager, Mr Peter Tennison, the quality of warehouse equipment is critical to the success of the business.

“First of all we never buy on price. Our warehouses are full of Nissan Forklifts and Dexion racking, to name a few products. I could find cheaper products but we put our money where our mouth is with regards to safety and reliability, Mr Tennison says. “Our priority is the safety of our staff.”

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Simon needed needed reach trucks for its new 40,000sqm warehouse in Melbourne that could reach 8m.

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Many organizations – from big miners to small construction firms – use contractors for flexibility.

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However, while most firms conduct initial insurance and certification checks at the point of employment, many find tracking expiration and renewal unwieldy, and fail to follow up with effective contractor management.

“When a contractor is uninsured or does not have up to date training or certificates contracting firms can be left exposed financially and have their reputations significantly damaged,” says Adrian Manessis, spokesperson for safety management software specialist, myosh.

“Companies have lost large contracts as a result of the mismanagement of

contractors.

“To compound the issue, under the new OHS harmonisation laws the term ‘employee’ is changed to ‘worker’, making it even clearer contractors and volunteers need to be included in safety plans.

“While contractor administration is time consuming, management systems are now available that allow for contractors to maintain their own records while the contracting company stays in control,” says Mr Manessis.

myosh, which is recommended by the National Safety Council and The Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention, is the principal corporate sponsor and one of more than 150 exhibitors at the WA Safety Show at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from August 7-9.

“Regardless of the size of the firm, compliance, meeting legislation and

demonstrating due diligence will be difficult without the use of safety management software to automate the processes,” says Mr Manessis.

“Contractor management is just one of the processes safety management software can automate. Firms need to act decisively to get these processes bedded in.”

This year’s WA Safety Show again focuses on technological innovation.

Visitors will have an opportunity to network and learn from industry experts via interactive live demonstrations, dedicated feature areas, free seminars and workshops.

According to organizers, this will be a ‘must event’ for OHS managers and officers, risk managers, production managers and logistics managers, as well as those in charge of warehouses, quality assurance, project management, maintenance, plant, building construction and maintenance, HR, rehabilitation, occupational therapy and emergency services.

Visitors will be updated on new Harmonisation Workplace Health and Safety laws, including employer responsibilities and employee rights.

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For performance that counts on the job, talk to Ansell: Call 1800 516 957, visit www.ansell.com.au/activarmr or email us at [email protected]

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Protection and dexterity … Ansell HyFlex 11-518 gloves

Ansell has added a new lightweight glove to its HyFlex range that provides wearers with a bare hand-like sensation without compromising cut protection or performance.

The ultralight HyFlex 11-518 glove is rated for EN Index 3 cut protection, making it ideal for precision handling and assembly of sharp, dry, ultra-fine parts.

Building on Ansell’s Grip Technology, the HyFlex 11-518 glove brings the mechanical protection properties associated with heavier duty gloves to a remarkably comfortable, cut-resistant and multipurpose 18 gauge style.

Knitted to 18 gauge tolerances with Ansell 3D knitting technologies, the glove features soft, strong Dyneema Diamond Technology cut-resistant yarn and a tough PU coating to deliver a lightweight and breathable fit and feel.

“Innovation is the hallmark of the HyFlex glove range, and the first-to-market HyFlex

11-518 is the first of several additions we are making to this popular series to bring greater comfort and protection to workers,” said Mitchell Mackey, Head of Marketing, Ansell Industrial Healthcare.

“The new HyFlex 11-518 glove emphasises Ansell’s commitment to better protect workers and to increase productivity within the workplace by offering a lightweight glove that maximises dexterity, tactility and protection, Mr Mackey said.

Mr Mackey said construction workers were now often issued with leather rigger’s gloves for hand protection.

“Many workers either remove these to perform certain tasks or avoid wearing gloves wherever possible, he said. “It’s because of the lack of tactile dexterity, limitations of the protective attributes of leather and other comfort factors.”

Mr Mackey said the HyFlex 11-518 would be welcomed by people using bulky, leather gloves and those who have avoided wearing gloves because there was no lightweight alternative.

“The glove has applications across industries including machinery and equipment, metal fabrication, electrical machinery, automotive and white goods, packaging, aerospace and transportation.”

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When commercial building company Hansen Yuncken was looking for a safety solution for external steps at the new Adelaide Control Tower project it approached experts Floorsafe International for advice.

Floorsafe International supplied and installed R-MN Safety Tread anti-slip stair nosings to all of the external steps at the new project.

Requiring a tough, long-wearing product manufactured to the required size and colour, the RMN safety treads are completely anti-slip safe and chemical resistant.

That’s why companies such as Shell, Esso, Qantas, Origin Energy, Thiess Black, Power &

Water and many manufacturers are using this product to overcome OH&S safety issues on steps and stairways.

For the past 25 years, the Floorsafe brand of safety products has become well known to architects, builders and contractors throughout Australia.

They RMN safety treads are available in three standard sizes or can be supplied custom made in any length or width. Countersunk holes can also be provided on request.

Manufactured from 1.6mm Galvanised metal, aluminium or stainless steel, the plate is firstly prepared with a special primer coat.

After drying three coloured coats of chemical resistant 2-part polyurethane is then applied. During the process an aluminium oxide granule is incorporated which provides both the anti-slip and the extreme hardness of the finished product.

Although safety yellow is the most popular colour any Australian standard colour can be provided at no additional cost.

Test reports shows that the product exceeds the AS/NZS 4586:2004 and exceeds the recommendations of HB-197 for external stairs.

Floorsafe International prides itself on quality and outstanding customer service.

Floorsafe also has a large range of aluminium

stair nosings, anti-slip tapes, cable covers, reflective & floor marking tapes and paint.

Floorsafe InternationalPh: 1300 717 769www.floorsafe.com.au

Tension reliever … new Chainfix saddle clamps from igus

Integrating strong, secure strain relief into energy chain mounting brackets is vital for good cable performance in moving applications.

Limited space, high pull forces, vibration, temperature extremes, oil and coolant lubricants are all challenges that need to be met by any strain relief system.

Conventional strain-relief products do not always cope well with such conditions. For this reason, Cologne-based company igus has developed Chainfix saddle clamps for fixing cables properly within energy chains.

Laboratory tests show that their tensile strength is around three times higher than that of standard clamps (3500N instead of 1000N).

The narrow width and low height make the optimum use of limited space when directly mounted in the energy chain mounting bracket (or through a separate C profile rail outside the mounting bracket).

Ribbed plastic saddles ensure a positive connection with the cables and thus secure strain relief. The cables remain clamped even under very large pull so that they cannot slip out.

New and optimised accessories are now available for quicker and even more versatile installation of the strain relief clamps.

The part number and correct direction of installation can now be found on the top and the side of the Chainfix saddle clamps. This makes identification of parts for ordering very easy, whether the clamp is installed or uninstalled.

In addition, the double saddles have been optimised with new locating lugs, which make installation easier and more secure, thus saving on installation time. The saddles are made of optimised “igumid G” plastic.

Abrasion-free and easy on cables, they work very well with a wide range of sheathing materials (PVC, PUR, TPE etc.). The clamps are available from Treotham Automation Pty Ltd in

black varnished steel or in stainless steel, and as a single, double or triple-layer version.

A wide range of strain-relief possibilities can be achieved with the new Chainfix multi-clamps.

Four different double-saddle geometries are now available allowing the user to install different cable diameters quickly and compactly, inside one single space-saving modular clamp.

These multi-row multi-clamps can also fix cables with small outer diameters securely. The double-saddles can be ordered individually to combine existing systems or as ready-to-install “multi” assemblies ex stock or can be freely configured according to customer wishes.

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In Ansell field trials, the 11-518 was preferred by nearly 70% of workers wearing other light to medium duty synthetic gloves. Ideal for handling fine, sharp parts, the workers praised the bare hand-like comfort, dexterity and cool, dry fit. The polyurethane palm coating provides excellent abrasion resistance, equivalent to heavier duty gloves. Genuine cut protection has never felt this light.

Find out more about the next generation HyFlex® 11-518 at www.ansell.com.au/hyflex or call 1800 516 957.

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Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres, once used extensively due to its strength, insulating properties and resistance to fire and erosion.

At the time asbestos was widely used, the effects on human health were not known.

We now know that if inhaled in sufficient quantities over a period of time, asbestos can cause diseases such as pleural plaques, asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer.

According to SA Health, while inhaling asbestos fibres can result in these diseases, it does not automatically mean that your health is at risk if you find that your home contains materials made from asbestos.

There are three main types of asbestos that were used in production and still exist in materials today. The most common is chrysotile (also known as white asbestos), amosite and crocidolite (or white asbestos and blue asbestos, respectively).

Asbestos can be classed as either friable or non-friable. Friable asbestos products contain loosely packed asbestos fibres, which can be easily crushed in your hand.

Insulating rope of old oven doors, asbestos insulation and asbestos fibre blankets are examples of soft friable asbestos products.

Non-friable asbestos refers to fibres that have been included within a solid product, (eg cement in asbestos cement sheeting) and are less-likely to become airborne if damaged.

One of the most common non-friable asbestos products is asbestos cement sheeting.

Asbestos cement sheeting can be found in a flat form in internal and external walls and ceilings. A corrugated form of asbestos cement sheeting, also known as ‘super six’ or ‘super eight’, is commonly found on roofs, as fences and sometimes as external wall cladding.

They do not pose a health risk, providing that the products are in good condition, well-maintained and are not disturbed or damaged.

It is when the products become damaged, however, that they may become airborne and it is advised to have them removed.

If the amount of asbestos materials or products to be removed is less than 10sqm then someone with an asbestos removal certificate is not required.

However, the methods outlined in the Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos [NOHSC:2002 (2005) must be adhered to by the person undertaking the removal. For removal of bonded asbestos materials or products of more than 10m2 someone with a Class B removal certificate must be used.

Friable or loosely bound materials and products must only be removed by someone who has a Class A removal certificate.

All states and territories have acts and regulations in place outlining the responsibilities for all people with regard to asbestos, especially in the workplace.

Information on safely removing asbestos and safe disposal can be obtained from your local council, as well as details of suitable personal protective equipment.

Honeywell Safety Products provides a range of safety and personal protective equipment, designed to offer the best-in-class-safety, quality and performance when working with asbestos.

It is essential that anyone working with asbestos wears a respirator.

For asbestos removal, Honeywell Safety Products recommends the Optifit Convertible P3 rated Full Face Powered Air Purifying Respirator.

The Optifit Convertible PAPR includes a full facepiece, P3 filter, Blower unit (which provides a flow rate of 170 lpm), powercord, battery pack and filter shower cap.

The face piece offers distortion free visibility and optical clarity with a replaceable, impact resistant polycarbonate lens that is treated with an anti-scratch coating, while the silicone skirt offers exceptional durability and comfort and a nose cup that prevents fogging.

The molded-in speaking diaphragm provides improved audio transmission for clear communication.

Available in three sizes (small, medium and large), workers can choose from the 5-point strap or black industrial mesh head net to fit your comfort and needs.

The P3 rated filter provides a filtering efficiency of greater than 99.95 per cent as required under ASNZS 1716: 2012 and provides the best level of protection from inhaling asbestos fibres.

The PAPR kit includes a filter shower cap which can be placed over the top of the filter to protect the filter when putting the mask through a decontamination shower following asbestos exposure.

Certified to ASNZS 1716 : 2012 Lic SMK 0952, the Honeywell PAPR system meets the ANSI/UL 913 standard for intrinsically safe apparatus for use in Class 1, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations.

If a person is working around asbestos, but not responsible for its removal, Honeywell Safety Products recommends P1 or P2 disposable respirators.

These include the 5110 Cup Shape Dust Respirator P1 Unvalved, 4110 Flatfold Respirator P1 Unvalved, the 5210 Premium Respirator P2 Unvalved and 4210 Flatfold Respirator P2 Unvalved.

With no restriction of vision or communication, the disposable masks enable you to work safely and efficiently and are designed to fit in combination with eyewear.

Low breathing resistance encourages longer wear time by improving the wearer’s comfort, while the humidity resistant and hypoallergenic filter ensure maximum respirator service life.

The respirators feature durable, latex-free suspension straps to eliminate pre-stretching and have a flame retardant outer shell that ensures greater safety.

Made from quality materials, Honeywell disposable masks demonstrate resistance to clogging and protect you and the environment.

All Honeywell disposable respirators are latex, silicone and PVC free making them suitable for use for all workers, without the worry of possible allergies and are certified to AS/NZS 1716:2003 standards.

Honeywell Safety Products also suggests workers consult their relevant state legislation to ensure compliance in all aspects of asbestos removal and to ensure the full requirements and correct PPE are selected for the job.

For further information on asbestos removal, Honeywell Safety Products recommends contacting your local council in your state.

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A work glove needs to protect the user without restricting their ability to perform range of precision tasks. Comfort and style need to be retained without sacrificing safety and user dexterity.

With these ideals in mind VisionSafe developed the Guardsman range of protective work gloves to suit a wide variety of applications and workplace needs.

The latest in the range is the Mechano – a work glove designed from the ground up to suit mechanical assembly and repair applications.

The Mechano is a fully lined glove well suited for mechanical applications. The tough

synthetic leather palm and finger pads ensure durability in hard wearing areas.

The spandex and Lycra support fabrics enable maximum dexterity with a comfortable fit.

A snug fitting wrist lock ensures that the glove stays firmly in place on the hand. Neoprene knuckle guards provide superior protection to the user against the accidental scrapes and knocks that will occur during repair work.

The Mechano is also available in two formats – a full finger version for complete protection and an exposed finger version to allow maximum precision and dexterity for those fiddly jobs.

But innovative design and tough materials won’t provide any benefit to the user if they are unable to comfortably use the glove – with this is mind the Mechano is available in a range of sizes from Small to 2XL, and is also machine washable so cleaning is easy.

VisionSafePh: 08 9295 0624www.visionsafe.com.au

Take a bite: New red belly safety glasses are hereWorkers throughout Australia are fast discovering the benefits of Red Belly Safety Glasses from Industroquip.

Competitively priced new Red Belly Safety Glasses are comfortable with a lightweight design. “I’ve swapped to Red Belly’s in our plant,” says Peter a storeman at a large engineering company at Wetherill Park, western Sydney. “The guys are all happy with them and my boss is even happier with me due to me saving him $2500 per month.”

Brian, a purchasing officer at a Food Processing Plant at Bundaberg, Qld says: “The Red Belly Safety Glasses are great because we were spending far too much on expensive Safety Glasses that were just thrown in the bin everyday.”

Ron, a Safety Officer at Bayswater Vic says: “Red Belly Safety Glasses seem to be custom made for everyone’s head on this site. “They are a perfect fit and great value for money we are pleased we found them.”

Red Belly Safety Glasses are approved to Australian Standards.

Industroquip is the importer of a wide range of personal protective equipment including gloves, eyewear and respirators.

Industroquip offers fast delivery anywhere in Australia. Contact them for a free sample and obligation free proposal.

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In this exclusive interview with Industry Update, Dick Warburton, Executive Chairman of Manufacturing Australia addresses the key issues now facing manufacturers and recommends some vital policy changes to help improve viability ...

What are the greatest challenges now facing the manufacturing industry in Australia?

Australian manufacturing is currently fighting multiple fires on multiple fronts. One could say it’s fighting for its life.

The death of Australian manufacturing is forecast day after day, as the media reports on factories closing, jobs being lost or sent offshore. We hear about challenges like the high Aussie dollar, high input costs, unbalanced competition with international importers, the war for talent and industrial relations, the cost of running and constructing manufacturing plants and excessive or inconsistent regulation.

None of these challenges are insurmountable, but cumulatively, they’re formidable.

What impact will the carbon tax have on the manufacturing sector?

The Carbon Tax will deliver little benefit, if any, to the global environment but it will be a significant detriment to the Australian economy through reduced competitiveness of Australian business. While some Manufacturing Australia members will receive allocated permits, the majority of manufacturers, many of whom are our customers, will not. They will face higher costs, particularly for energy and reduced competitiveness.

What will be the affect of higher energy prices on industry?

Australian manufacturers depend upon reliable supplies of energy and resources, priced competitively, in order to manufacture a range of vital commodities. We have those in abundance – the resources boom is evidence of that. And yet, presently, access to domestic sources of energy by Australian manufacturers is made difficult by policy confusion, perverse

incentives for international competitors and pricing uncertainty or inconsistency.

Australia is squandering one of its key competitive manufacturing advantages through short-sighted energy policy. Importantly, only the Government has sufficient involvement with all points of the energy industry to maximise the entire energy value chain through deliberate, positive policy measures. That’s what is being done in the USA, and it’s a fundamental part of what must be done in Australia.

How can manufacturers/exporters combat the impact of the continued strong Australian dollar?

The value of the Australian dollar is one variable with which Manufacturers will always have to contend, and over which we have no real control.

In that context, the best way to minimise the impact of a strong Australian dollar is to make strides in those areas we can influence.

Manufacturing Australia has identified four priority areas that require action by government and industry in order to revitalise its manufacturing sector and remain internationally competitive. They include industrial relations, anti-dumping and trade reform, reducing the burden of ineffective or duplicitous regulation and improving access to energy and resources for Australian manufacturers.

How can manufacturers compete more effectively against low cost countries like China & India?

I believe strongly that we can compete effectively with countries that have lower input costs than Australia.

We can do that by having a highly skilled workforce and good, productive relationships between employers and employees; by reducing inefficient or onerous regulatory burden on manufacturers; by strengthening anti-dumping legislation; and by taking advantage of our great competitive advantage, namely the abundance of natural resources we enjoy in Australia.

Is enough being done by Government/Industry to address the current skills crisis and should Government and industry be investing more in R&D?

These two areas, namely skills development and research and development, are “must haves” for a productive, sustainable manufacturing sector. Government and industry alike should always be looking at what more it could do to boost these areas.

Having said that, Manufacturing Australia is firmly of the view that the priorities outlined

under our four “pillars” of policy reform are the most pressing issues for Australian manufacturing.

Earlier this year Government introduced a raft of new measures designed to combat cheap imports (dumping)? Are you confident these measures will have the desired effect?

The efficiency and effectiveness of Australia’s anti-dumping mechanisms must improve.

Those improvements must address issues associated with the recognition of China as a free market economy. They must overhaul the electronic public register. And they must upgrade the skills and access to subject matter experts for Customs personnel. This is where Australian industry has a partnership role to play with Government.

The Australian Government is moving in the right direction with several recent measures, including the announcement that former Victorian Premier, John Brumby, will head a feasibility study to examine the need for a dedicated anti dumping agency within Government.

But again, such policies must be appropriately supported and resourced at implementation if they are to be effective. Industry Capability Network databases should be comprehensive and

Are you disappointed at the apparent breakdown of the introduction of national WHS Harmonisation laws?

It remains a severe disadvantage to all industries and particularly Manufacturing that the Federal Government and States cannot agree on the harmonisation of OH&S laws.

It is at least 15 years since this process started and still the task cannot appear to be completed.

The confusion between States creates another impediment to effective and efficient practices.

Is the PM’s Manufacturing Task Force the answer to industry prayers?

Simply put, there is no silver bullet solution to the challenges facing Australian manufacturing, but certainly a partnership approach that sees industry working with Government and opposition parties in partnership is the best way to achieve important reforms such as those outlined under Manufacturing Australia’s four pillars of policy reform.

Are you optimistic about the future of manufacturing in Australia?

Certainly the urgency of the sector’s challenges is not being sufficiently recognized, in part because we are distracted by the good fortune

of part of our economy arising from the resources boom.

When I see the dominant economies in Europe, along with our counterparts in the USA, placing such emphasis on manufacturing as the key to economic prosperity, it gives me confidence that we can do the same in Australia.

The fact that we are all together today suggests you believe that too.

About Manufacturing AustraliaManufacturing Australia is a business coalition of large Australian manufacturing companies.

Founding members include Amcor, BlueScope Steel, Boral, Capral, CSR, GWA, Incitec Pivot and Rheem.

Manufacturing Australia is driven by the CEOs of its founding companies and led by Executive Chairman Dick Warburton.

It was established to provide its members with the means to access pertinent information and have their say on major issues affecting the industry.

Manufacturing Australia aims to add a stronger voice for manufacturers on vital public policy and economic issues.

It has a broad agenda covering a range of important public policy issues, including anti-dumping, Carbon Tax, innovation, productivity and trade.

About Richard WarburtonRichard (Dick) Warburton is one of Australia’s most prominent business leaders.

In October last year he was appointed the inaugural Executive Chairman of Manufacturing Australia.

Mr Warburton has vast experience in business, government and public life. He was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DuPont Australia and New Zealand, Caltex Australia Limited, David Jones Limited and sat on the Federal Government’s Board of Taxation.

He is currently Chairman of Westfield Retail Trust, Magellan Flagship Fund and Citigroup Pty Limited.

He has been a Director of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Tabcorp Holdings Limited, Southcorp Limited, and Nufarm Limited and was on the Federal Government’s Expert Taskforce for the National Broadband Network.

Mr Warburton is a Fellow and former National President of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He received an Order of Australia in 2005 for services to business and commerce.

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hits SMEsThe latest statistics from the Institute for Factors and Discounters (IFD) for the March 2012 quarter, confirm the second highest factoring turnover figures on record of $1.26 billion for the March 2012 quarter.

This represents a 31.4 per cent increase on the corresponding March 2011 quarter.

At state level, growth in factoring turnover was particularly strong in NSW and the ACT, with a 99 per cent increase on the March 2011 quarter resulting in total turnover of $234.7 million.

Western Australia also saw notable growth, with a 25.6 per cent increase leading to total turnover of $241 million.

Gary Green, National Sales Director, Bibby Financial Services Australia, said: “The consistent growth of debtor finance, particularly in NSW, confirms the increasing cash flow pressure on small and medium sized businesses outside of the mining sector.

“The fluctuating Australian dollar, the knock-on effect of the Eurozone’s economic woes, weakening consumer appetites within the retail market as well as a continuation of the ATO’s focus on arrears, are all factors contributing to a sentiment of uncertainty within the SME sector.

“The manufacturing sector has been especially constrained by weak domestic demand and flat commercial and residential construction.

“Due to this uncertainty, we are seeing many clients who do not wish to risk their personal property but need an increase in their lending facilities. Softening property values combined with stringent bank lending conditions might also be factors, as we are seeing many businesses that have had increases to their funding facilities refused by traditional lenders”, he said.

Mr Green noted that drivers for debtor finance growth in Western Australia were “quite different.”

“The flow-on effects from the mining boom mean that businesses are struggling to deal with cash pressures to fund the many new business opportunities, Mr Green said.

“It’s also clear that finance professionals, including accountants and finance brokers, are seeing more opportunities for debtor finance within their client bases, with referral volumes up about 23 per cent so far this year.”

Mr Green said debtor finance was now recovering and continues to perform strongly against other types of business lending.

“In this environment, SMEs need flexible funding solutions and strong cash flows to address the increased uncertainty, he said. “We would urge SME owners and managers to review their funding arrangements at this time.”

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For over 20 years, Rapp-it Pipe Repair Bandages have helped maintenance engineers out of difficult situations involving leaking or damaged pipes. Rapp-it’s effectiveness in emergency situations has greatly reduced costly downtime and production loss. Rapp-it is easy to use and can be applied by practically any apprentice applicator.

Rapp-it is a roll of fibreglass bandage impregnated with a water-activated polyurethane resin and a roll of steel putty. With no mixing or measuring required and a successful repair can be achieved in 30 minutes. Simply apply the putty to the damaged pipe area; immerse the bandage in water for 10 seconds, then wrap around the damaged pipe area.

Rapp-it comes in five convenient sizes and can withstand heat up to 150° C, pressure up to 360 psi. It is also approved for use with potable water.

Keep Rapp-it on hand for your emergency pipe repair needs and save costly downtime!

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Performance On Hand is excited to be exclusively distributing Guide gloves, the latest in hand protection. Guide has created a new kind of glove with durability and flexibility, the Assembly Line glove in Hi-Vis design with cut, puncture and needle protection.

Each glove is created using patent pending technology, providing a unique level of protection against the risk of cuts, puncturing by sharp objects and even hypodermic needles. Their ergonomic design makes them extremely comfortable to wear while keeping the gloves easy to work with. The gloves are also half-dipped in nitrile, designed for grip and liquid protection. An all-round glove for both industry and construction sectors, where the risk of cuts and puncture injuries occurs.

Guide’s Assembly Line Hi-Vis CPN gloves provide protection and flexibility, allowing you to work the whole day, with the right touch and the right grip.

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KNIPEX releases a revolutionary high leverage diagonal cutter - the TwinForce (73 72 180). With its high degree of stability due to two welded forged-in axles and precision-milled surfaces it achieves impressive cutting performance.

The patented double-hinged design of the KNIPEX TwinForce enables a very high transmission of force allowing extremely easy cutting with little strain. At only 180mm length, the low weight is also an

advantage when in continuous use.

50% less strain compared to other high leverage diagonal cutters of the same size.

The TwinForce can be particularly beneficial for people cutting for long and repetitive periods, for example those working in wire drawing or production. Around half the strength is needed to cut medium hard wire (Ø 2 mm) compared to same size high leverage diagonal cutters.

NEW for diagonal cutters: the ability to reapply the cutters.

The KNIPEX TwinForce easily cuts even 4 mm thick wire when reapplied 2 or 3 times. Conventional high leverage diagonal cutters either cannot cut these diameters or only with considerable effort.

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OLFA provides easy to use safe cutting tools for the workplace.

The SK-4, SK-7 and SK-9 safety knives have an auto retracting blade to eliminate injuries while cutting. The SK-10 safety knife has a beak shaped cutting guide that is designed to avoid unintended cuts. All of these knives feature quick and easy blade changing, no tools are required.

OLFA also have blade disposal cases available. They provide a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused blades in the workplace. Knipex

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Energy ConservationProducts that help reduce electricity consumption in the workplace

Waste ReductionProducts that help manage waste in the workplace

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Greener Workplace RangeBlackwoods and our people share a commitment to sustainability within our own business striving to continually improve the environmental and social impact of our operations in order to meet community expectations and our own safety and environmental goals.

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Australian Made

By Ian Harrison

The Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) campaign aims to support local jobs and local industry – and there is a direct correlation between the success of the campaign and the purchasing behaviours of everyday consumers and businesses.This month we launched the Keep Australians Working media campaign.

In it we feature real workers from a wide range of industry sectors making the evident point that: “You can buy one of our great Australian products, or for about the same amount of money, you can buy an imported product and put us out of a job.”

The hope is that this harsh but realistic truth will cut through, so that consumers think about the consequences of their purchase decisions before buying – and this proposition is just as relevant for businesses as it is for individuals.

Corporate sustainability has been shown to

have a significant impact on the bottom line – and corporate purchasing practices can play an important role in this space.

Purchasing and supply staff can practice corporate sustainability by considering Australian Made alternatives for everything from office supplies to company vehicles, corporate gifts and component inputs, and the list goes on.

The challenge is that as Australians, many of us (in all facets of our lives) are wedded to the thought that we should be able to buy the cheapest products and produce available from anywhere in the world, and we are oblivious to the consequences.

After 20-odd years of uninterrupted growth in Australia, it has perhaps become too easy to remain oblivious to the fragile link between our purchasing behaviours and the prosperity of our own local community.

t has become too easy to disconnect from

our responsibility to keep job and career opportunities available for all Australians, particularly the young.

Now there are storm clouds on the horizon for many of our manufacturing, processing and (even) produce sectors. Too regularly we hear of job lay-offs and forced restructuring.

Adding fuel to the fire, the $AUD, driven inexorably upwards by the world’s (particularly China’s) thirst for our mineral resources, has significantly contributed to undermining our competitiveness in markets both here and abroad.

And so it comes back to the consumer – the people and businesses that buy things every day.

The Australian public can play a huge part in supporting local jobs and local businesses, if only they recognise this fact. It is time the penny dropped. It is time to think about the consequences of our purchase decisions and whether we should be supporting our

community just as we expect our community to support us.

Buying Australian Made and Grown products keeps jobs and producers here and drives local economic growth and prosperity.

There are easy ways for consumers and businesses to switch to Australian Made and Grown products.

These include consciously looking for country-of-origin labelling and requesting country-of-origin certification when working with suppliers.

If a product or business carries the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo, you can be sure it is genuinely Aussie.

When looking for Australian Made or Australian Grown products and suppliers, consumers and businesses can also refer to the www.australianmade.com.au product and business directory.

AMAG launches Keep Australians Working campaign


Australian Made

Now working with the Industry Capability Network to

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To find out more, or to register to use the Australian Made logo, visit www.australianmade.com.au or phone 1800 350 520

From its humble beginnings as a manufacturer of absorbents for oil and chemical spills, Global Spill Control has grown from strength to strength.

Established in 1991, this Australian-owned company is now Australia’s largest manufacturer of oil and chemical spill equipment and a market leader in safety and environmental services.

This year Global Spill Control celebrates 21 years servicing Australian and global markets.

With its headquarters in Melbourne, Global Spill Control supplies a comprehensive range of environmental products to deal with chemical and oil spills.

Over the years the company has constantly expanded its product base and now offers more than 800 items to a database of some 6000 major customers.

It has developed a broad range of skimmers, oil containment booms, self-erecting tanks, oil/water separation systems, collapsible barges and many other items.

Over 95 per cent of its product range is proudly manufactured in Australia.

“Obviously we encourage our customers to buy Australian-made, says Cameron Duffield, who joined Global Spill six years ago.

The company has come a long way since it first opened its doors, Duffield admits.

Founders Robert Watson and the late Ken Davidson launched the company at a time when the Gulf War was raging in Iraq.

At that time, oilfields were ablaze and oil was freely flowing in parts of the country.

“The founders saw an opportunity to market products to mop-up oil spills and the company was born,” says Duffield.

Global Spill Control now has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Tuggerah on the NSW Central Coast, Brisbane, Townsville, SA, Tasmania, Perth and NZ and a large network of distributors and resellers throughout Australia and NZ.

Customers include an extensive list of the leading companies in the oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, logistics, maritime, construction and service industries. Government at all levels, Defence, water and power supply authorities and even the EPA entrust Global Spill Control to supply products and services to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained.

“Mining now accounts for about 50 per cent of our total sales,” says Duffield.

Global Spill Control exports products to over 30 countries throughout Asia, The Middle East, Africa and even Europe. Global Spill Control has five divisions:• Absorbents and spill containment• Oil containment boom fabrication (high frequency fabric welding)• Metal fabrication and mechanical (stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel) of skimmers, boom reels, power packs, oil/water separators.• Chemical Technology (quick break detergents, organic sanitizers)• Electronics (building automation & safety

products)

The company also provides chemical spill response training and oil spill training both on-site and at its company as well as site inspections, risk assessments and audit reports.

“Training is something we are really passionate about,” says Duffield.

“We train upwards of 20,000 people a year,” he says proudly.

Training courses range from 1hr for basic absorbents training to one day for more complex chemical and oil spill training and disposal methods.

“Specialist courses can run two or three days, depending on the client’s requirements,” says Duffield.

Global Spill Control also prides itself on outstanding turnaround times and customer service.

“We hold about $2.5 million worth of stock – at cost price – at any one time,” Duffield says.

“This means we are able to turnaround our core products in most cases within 24 hours

throughout Australia.”It also means the company can respond

quickly to a crisis.Global Spill Control played a major role in

supplying product, services and expertise for two of the Southern Hemisphere’s worst oil spills – in Morton Bay, QLD in 2009 and more recently off the coast of Tauranga in NZ.

The QLD oil spill when the cargo ship Pacific Adventurer leaked 270,000L of fuel into Moreton Bay was one of Australia’s environmental oil disasters.

And last year NZ suffered its worst maritime environmental disaster with the grounding of the Greek container ship MV Rena on the Astrolabe Reef.

About 1700 tonnes of heavy fuel oil and 200 tonnes of marine diesel oil spewed into the pristine waterway causing a 5km long oil slick.

So where will the Global Spill company be in another 21 years?

“We’re always looking to improve and always looking to expand, says Duffield.

“We will probably open some new offices in Australia in coming years and we will definitely expand our product range and our export markets, he says.

“We now have the widest range of spill control products in Australia – and none of our competitors would argue with that.

“The company has doubled in size in the past five or six years. Who knows, it may double again in the next six years,” says Duffield.

And judging from his drive and enthusiasm, it’s hard to argue with that prediction.

Global Spill Control Pty LtdPh: 1300 774 557www.globalspill.com.au

Dangerous spills under control with GlobalAussie-owned company soaks up 21 years of success

Cameron Duffield … driving force behind Global Spill Control

At a time when many Aussie manufacturers are doing it tough, it’s time for consumers to close ranks and support them.

Consumers can play a vital role in assisting local manufacturers – particularly when it comes to choosing what to eat and drink.

We should be consciously seeking Australian made and grown products to help local manufacturers boost profits and save jobs.

And not only will you be supporting our

manufacturers, but also Australian farmers.Iconic companies such as Ardmona, Bega

Cheese, Edgell and Harcourt Apple Juice deserve your support.

Edgell has been growing and canning quality vegetables in Australia for more than 80 years. The majority of its products are proudly made in its Bathurst factory in Central NSW by a dedicated team of over 200 people.

Ardmona products have been a part of

Australian households for generations. The company only selects Australian

grown and vine ripened tomatoes for all its tomato products and continues the tradition of choosing Australian grown fruit for its pie packs.

Bega Cheese, located in the Bega Valley, Victoria, is owned and operated by 100 local dairy farmers. The company has been part of the Australian landscape since 1899.

And Harcourt Apple Juice is a 100 per cent Australian owned family business.

Produced by White Gum Apples Pty Ltd, its products are all made using only locally grown fruit in Victoria.

So next time you are walking down the supermarket isle, make sure you look for products that support Australian manufacturers.

You may be saving an Australian job.

Why buying these products will keep jobs in Australia


Like most people once we have paid the invoice we feel that we own the forklift and now there is only the finance and some service costs to worry about.

But in some cases the purchase is the least expensive part of forklift ownership.

Australia has always been a predominantly internal combustion (IC) forklift user. Electric units were either too expensive or used mainly in the food industry.

But with the rising price of fuel, we should now look at electric forklifts as a viable alternative.

So back to IC ownership.Let’s look at fuel costs to run a standard

2500kg unit at a medium usage site, say 25 hours a week.

The machine will average 5 hours from an exchange bottle and the cost of this would be around $38 per bottle. And based on the hours of use we would use 5 per week for 48 weeks per year. And we would use it for 5 years before replacement.

This then comes to a staggering $45,600 for fuel alone – and that is at today’s rate. What

will the price of fuel be in 2015? Service and maintenance for an IC unit,

would cost about $1.67 per hour. This comes to $10,020.

So to recap … the unit cost would be $32,600 and to run it for 5 years would cost $55,620 – based on the price of fuel and service today.

So the total cost to own and run the unit without any damage above maintenance for five years is $88,220.

This has been a problem for the past decade in Europe with the price of fuel 40 per cent higher than in Australia.

On the bright side, most R&D funds have been used on the development of electric forklifts.

The new units have highly developed AC operating systems and performance similar if not better than IC units.

Running time has been extended to give full shift operating times without charging. Batteries now come with options of single point watering and smart charger that maximize battery life.

The units are 20 per cent more expensive to buy but in return repairs and maintenance are 28-32 per cent cheaper.

As for the price of fuel this was made in the initial purchase and the running cost of the battery charger is around $6 per night.

The maths for an electric forklift works out as follows: Unit price = $38,100Maintenance for five years = $7140Price of charging = $7,200Total cost for 5 years = $52,440.

This is a little over 40 per cent less to own over five years.

I’m not saying these units will do all the jobs an IC unit will do.

After all, IC’s are ideal for some jobs, just as electrics are suited for others.

What I am saying is that in many applications going electric may improve your business’ bottom line – not to mention the workplace environment and worker conditions.* Ross Grassick is the managing director, of the Lencrow Group, an Australian leader in materials handling. Lencrow supplies a full range of forklifts, pallet trucks and stockpickers from 1 tonne to 50 tonne in petrol, diesel, LPG and electric versions. Lencrow offers a free forklift site cost analysis as a part of their customer care program.

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After 25 years as a leading supplier of castors, R. Moore equipment has been sold.The business has been acquired by the TENTE brand of wheels and castors and will now be known as TENTE Castors & Wheels Pty Ltd.

Founder and managing director of Moore Equipment, Richard Moore and his wife Sharon thanked their customers for their support over the last 25 years.

“We can assure you of continuing excellent service from the staff who will all remain with the new business, said Mr Moore.

“Sharon and I started Moore Equipment from humble beginnings in Henderson Road Alexandria, said Mr Moore. “The business continued to grow. Unfortunately Sharon had contracted multiple sclerosis some years earlier and as her condition worsened she could not fully continue to play an active role in the company.

“I am now in the fortunate position where I can hand over the reins and devote more time to my beautiful wife, Sharon.”

Tente Castors & Wheels Pty Ltd Australia has become the 27th sister company, and now part of TENTE International, with the

head office based in Germany. “We will have the global support and

guidance to take this business to the next level,” said new managing director Grant Smith.

“The team at Tente Castors & Wheels Pty Ltd look forward to continuing and growing our already existing relationships which we have built over many years.

Tente Castors & Wheels Pty LtdPh: 02 9519 5540 www.tente.com.au

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WhyELECTRIC

No fuel costsThe cost to recharge an electric forklift is minimal compared to the equivalent fuel required to operate an engine-powered truck. Electric users also save time and eliminate the safety risks associated with constantly changing gas bottles.

No dirty exhaust fumesWith fume-free operation, electric forklifts contribute to a clean and healthy workplace – they are better for your people and better for the environment!

Quieter operationEngine-powered forklifts can be very noisy, especially in enclosed spaces. Electrics, on the other hand, are quiet operators that let the user focus on driving, optimising productivity and safety, and minimising operator fatigue.

Greater reliabilityWith a lot less moving parts, electric forklifts are intrinsically more reliable than engine-powered units. They are also much more durable with many 30+ year-old Nichiyu forklifts still in operation throughout Australia.

Low maintenance costsElectric forklifts are also much cheaper to maintain than engine-powered trucks, with operating/maintenance costs per hour often less than half that of comparable gas trucks.

Detour Logistics Managing Director, Colin Beer, knows a good design when he sees one. Needing to upgrade his fleet of refrigerated vans, Colin began the search for quality trailers that would last the test of time. When he discovered the new improved Maxi-CUBE rollback with its inbuilt rail protection feature, the search was over …

Detour Logistics is a mid-sized freight company based out of Silvan in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges.

With a fleet of 15 B-Doubles, Detour delivers dairy and produce to the local market and across the Eastern seaboard.

Colin has built his business based on a reputation of superior price and reliability. So when he was looking to buy a range of new refrigerated vans, Colin had the same prerequisites in mind – the trailers must be able to go the distance and in turn, represent good value. Brett Smith, MaxiTRANS Victorian Dealership’s Northern Region Sales Manager, said the first thing he did was introduce Colin to the new Maxi-CUBE rollback lead trailer and its latest improvements.

“It’s a great step forward in the longevity of rollback vans,” says Brett. “We listened to our customers who voiced concern that a lot of other rollbacks on the market need careful ongoing attention.”

“Our engineers looked at this, and came up with a very clever solution. The major feature of this new trailer is a powerful hydraulic system that helps deliver smooth

movement of the body over the chassis.”“When set in the forward position for transit

as a B-double, the body weight is lifted off the rollers to extend roller life and durability. It’s a valuable innovation and a great step forward in rollback trailer technology.”

Colin agrees. “There’s nothing worse than a rollback trailer that refuses to roll. It causes delays in deliveries and costs us money, he says. “This new design means we can alleviate that situation, which will help to keep the trailers out of the repair shop. At the end of the day, less time in for service means more time out on the road, which of course in turn, means more revenue for our business. That’s a great result for us.”

After originally ordering 6 B-double sets, Colin has been so happy with the vans that he has increased the order to 10.

“It’s great dealing with someone who is happy to work for you to get the result,” says Colin.

MaxiTRANS Australia Pty LtdPh: 03 8368 1111www.maxitrans.com.au

Revolutionary hydraulic drive … the Maxi-CUBE rollback lead trailer supplied to Detour

Increased options … the new IP67-rated FAS8 AIM station

TURCK has introduced a new IP67-rated FAS8 Advanced I/O Module (AIM) station – the latest addition to the company’s line of AIM stations for AS-interface (AS-i) networks.

Previously only available in four-port configurations, the FAS8 provides users with an eight-port AIM station model.

The FAS8 station includes one digital PNP I/O signal per port, with an option for 2 Amp outputs.

Providing the highest level of compatibility with industrial networking requirements, the station is designed to meet the latest AS-I V3.0 specification, allowing increased communication options for analog data and detailed diagnostic information.

Featuring PNP short-circuit protected inputs, the FAS8 automatically restricts

current to prevent failures in the event of a sensor malfunction.

Plus, through AS-i V3.0 specifications, users are quickly notified through a fault signal indication if there is a short-circuit on any I/O point.

This module also supports both AS-I standard flat cable and round cable to accommodate current connection trends.

“While our customers liked the performance capabilities of the popular four-port AIM station, many were using splitters to access all I/O points,” says Don Eichman, Product Specialist Networks at TURCK. “We responded with the development of the FAS8, allowing users to effectively meet their connectivity requirements.”

The FAS8 station is fully encapsulated and potted, sealing it against environmental contaminants and eliminating the need for a separate enclosure for protection. With its durable construction and IP67 rating, the station is ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications—protecting against dust and moisture ingress to prevent performance failures in wet and dry environments.

TURCK’s extensive line of products includes advanced sensors, measurement, instrumentation, connectivity, interface and networks for factory and process automation markets.

TURCK AustraliaPh: 1300 132566 www.turck.com.au

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Nichiyu Forklifts Australia Pty Ltd

25 Liberty Rd Huntingwood NSW 2148. Tel: +61 (0) 2 9672 7430. Fax: +61 (0) 2 9672 7423.33 Kilkenny Court Dandenong VIC 3175. Tel: +61 (0) 3 9554 6555. Fax: +61 (0) 3 9794 7307. Tel: 1300 369 899 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nichiyu.com.au

70+ years experienceNichiyu is the largest dedicated and most experienced electric forklift manufacturer in Japan, having produced the country’s first electric forklift in 1939.

Superior build-qualityWith its on-going commitment to excellence in design and manufacturing, Nichiyu has achieved an unrivalled reputation for reliability and durability.

Proven, reliable technologyNichiyu’s on-going technology innovations including Japan’s first AGVs and automated forklifts, enclosed cabins for cold storage and explosion-proof forklifts for hazardous areas have greatly enhanced forklift performance, reliability and safety.

High levels of safetyFrom ergonomically-designed operator cabins to impact absorbing masts, travel speed-sensitive lift control, auto-lifting stop and laser pointers for accurate pallet handling and a host of other features, Nichiyu delivers the ultimate in safety in even the toughest of applications.

Factory flameproofingNichiyu is the only electric forklift supplier in Australia that can offer factory-fitted flameproofing for all hazardous goods handling classes and zones.

Clearly the best … PVC Swingflex doors from DMF

Popular, flexible PVC Swingflex doors are low noise in operation, and are ideal for protecting a working environment from dust, temperature and/or noise.

Manufactured in Australia by DMF International, PVC traffic doors can be used in many applications including workshops, mining facilities, commercial kitchens, laboratories, supermarkets, hospitals, coolrooms and processing areas.

They are suitable for pedestrian traffic, trolleys, and heavy-duty models are available for forklift traffic.

DMF manufactures the doors using a high quality flexible PVC, which has very stable plasticizers. This means the PVC will not become oily over time due to the leaching of lesser plasticizer that occurs in lower quality forms of flexible PVC.

The flexible PVC can be an all-clear finish, translucent finish, or have coloured laminate finishes, together with see through window sections.

The Swingflex doors can be opened in either direction by pushing through, and will close automatically by a torque spring with variable adjustment.

The frames are clear anodized aluminium and can be powder-coated to suit your décor. They come with either PVC or twin brush seals.

Call DMF for a no obligation free assessment and quote.

DMF International Pty LtdPh: 02 9636 5466www.dmf.com.au

Midwest Piggery has been breeding pigs for over 30 years.

A mid-size enterprise, the piggery raises the animals and then sells them to market.

As part of the piggery’s recycling philosophy, all pig waste is collected and broken down before being used as fertiliser on the grounds.

“We collect the pig waste in what we call sump pits,” explains Mat Collier, Principal Partner and Manager of Midwest Piggery. “The effluent is then pumped from the sump up to a holding dam. It then moves progressively through a series of dams before the effluent is eventually ready for use as a fertiliser.”

To move the pig waste from the sump to the holding dam, the piggery was using three market leading, helical rotor pumps (also known as progressive cavity pumps).

Located at ground level and attached to a suction lift, the pumps were proving increasingly inefficient and costly to maintain.

Fed up and frustrated with the helical pumps Mat started to search for a far more efficient solution, so he contacted Hydro Innovations.

Hydro Innovations suggested that Mat install a Gorman-Rupp T2A3-B wastewater pump fitted with a 4kW motor – a compact model that would provide both the flow and the pressure that Mat needed.

According to Garry Grant, General Manager of Hydro Innovations, the Gorman-Rupp T2A3-B is a rugged, self-priming centrifugal solids-handling pump.

Easy to maintain, the pump has an external removable flap valve which can be removed and inspected without the inconvenience of disconnecting the piping or draining the pump casing.

Also, if any choking does occur, the pump can be easily and quickly unclogged via the removable cover plate.

After a short trial Mat was convinced the Gorman-Rupp T2A3-B could effectively do the job and bought the pump.

In fact he was so impressed with the performance he bought a second pump – and is now considering a third.

Hydro InnovationsPh: 02 9647 2700www.hydroinnovations.com.au

Wastewater pump brings home the bacon

Outstanding results … the Gorman-Rupp T2A3-B wastewater pump at Midwest Piggery

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Self-cleaning … new grate magnets from Serpent & Dove

Grate magnets – an intrinsic part of all food, grain and powder handling industries for removal of unwanted iron – are now available in pneumatically-actuated, self-cleaning style.

With surface strength of up to 1 Tesla (10,000 Gauss) self-cleaning grate magnets from Serpent & Dove feature touch-screen control and adjustable cleaning cycle time.

Double rows with each row cleaned independently means no interruption to process flow and no reliance on manual attendance.

Complementing the Serpent & Dove Econo-Grate range, several standard sizes are available or custom sizes can be designed.

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Eight sizes … the Mining Drive is available as part of a complete drive assembly, incorporating gear unit, motor, drive base and guardings

Leading drives solutions group, SEW-Eurodrive, is continuing to slash gear-unit turnaround times with the launch of its Australian-assembled Mining Drive. The Mining Drive will be assembled at a newly acquired state-of-the-art Industrial Gears (IG) facility next to SEW’s national headquarters in Melbourne.

The new facility will give Australian industry unrivalled gear-unit access, choice and flexibility.

The Mining Drive features bevel-helical technologies and is suitable for motor powers up to 1500 kW.

Assembled with a purpose designed thermal housing, the Mining Drive is set to make a significant reduction to energy usage in heavy industry through the lessening of thermal losses. With torque ratings ranging from 58-465 kNm, local-assembly of the Mining Drive will include eight sizes, taking torque range assembled to 175,000 Nm.

SEW-Eurodrive’s new IG facility, measuring 10,000sqm, is being fitted out to assemble and service the largest drives available in Australasia.

The fit-out includes cranes capable of handling 50 tonne loads and a storage capacity in excess of 3000 pallets.

The grand opening of the facility will coincide with the company’s 30th anniversary celebrations later this year.

SEW’s latest investment in Australia’s manufacturing sector exudes a refreshing confidence at a time of global financial uncertainty.

“Increasing our local assembly capability will provide a real advantage to Australia’s industrial and mining sector,” said SEW-Eurodrive National Industrial Gears Product Manager, Ian Tribe. “We are continuing to enhance our technological edge and enviable track-record of local assembly capabilities, to provide users with fast-tracked drive solutions. It’s this ability to provide a locally-assembled end-to-end drive solution in quick time that differentiates us from our competitors.”

According to Tribe, the Australian-assembled Mining Drive boasts a modular design and is assembled from a range of standard components.

“The modularity of the Mining Drive allows for shortened delivery times, as units are assembled from stock parts,” said Tribe. “Unlike gear units manufactured overseas, the Australian-assembled Mining Drive can be supplied in just a few weeks, allowing users to streamline their own projects timelines.”

Tribe explained that along with the purpose-designed cast-iron housing, the Mining Drive incorporates several internal energy reducing features that are selected specifically for each application, depending on the operating conditions.

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Australian manufacturing is not alone in its struggle to find skilled workers.

A new report estimates that 10 million manufacturing jobs worldwide cannot currently be filled due to a growing skills gap.

The report titled The Future of Manufacturing: Opportunities to Drive Economic Growth, was released recently by the World Economic Forum (the Forum) in collaboration with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL).

The report found the future of global manufacturing is turning into a competition for global talent.

It reported chronic skills shortages in nearly all developed nations, despite high unemployment rates in most of them.

Companies are struggling to fill manufacturing jobs, such as highly trained workers and engineers. At the same time, emerging economies cannot fuel their growth without more workers in the skilled production category.

“In the race to future prosperity, nothing will matter more than talent,” says Craig Giffi, Vice Chairman and Consumer & Industrial Products Industry Leader at Deloitte LLP in the US, who helped author the report.

“The skills gap that exists today will not likely close in the near future, which means companies and countries that can attract, develop and retain the highest skilled talent – from scientists, researchers and engineers to technicians and skilled production workers – will come out on top.”

According to the report, innovation will play a key role in determining which countries and companies can succeed in global manufacturing looking two decades down the road.

“Companies regarded as more innovative grew net income nearly two times faster from 2006 to 2010 than their non-innovative counterparts,” says John Moavenzadeh, Senior Director for Mobility Industries at the Forum.

“Meanwhile, countries that are more successful at fostering innovation performed better when it comes to both gross domestic product (GDP) and GDP per capita.”

The bottom line is that manufacturers must innovate to stay ahead of competition. They must also be enabled by infrastructure and a policy environment that better supports university and research lab breakthroughs in science and technology.

The report also looked at the role energy will play in the future of manufacturing, finding that affordable clean energy strategies and effective energy policies will be a top priority for manufacturers and policymakers.

“By 2035, the US Energy Information Administration expects world energy consumption will more than double from a 1990 baseline,” says Tim Hanley, Global Leader for Manufacturing at DTTL. “Manufacturers will need to seek new energy-efficient ways of manufacturing, from energy efficient product designs to more efficient production and logistics. Collaboration between manufacturers and policymakers will increasingly be an imperative to solve the global energy puzzle.”

The Future of Manufacturing report is the result of a year-long effort combining primary and secondary research, including a review of academic and industry literature, interviews with more than 30 manufacturing business, academia, and policy leaders, and virtual task force meetings. In addition, industry, policy, and academic stakeholders provided valuable input to the report during seven face-to-face global workshops.

In summarizing the report, Giffi emphasizes one frequently recurring theme: Collaboration between governments and private sectors will be critical.

“With competition increasing for so many resources and capabilities – and with the prosperity of nations hanging in the balance – policymakers will be actively looking for the right combination of trade, tax, labor, energy, education, science, technology, and industrial

policy levers to generate the best possible future for their citizens.”

The UK is one of many developed nations hit by the global skills crisis.

Vince Cable, the secretary of state for business, innovation and skills says UK manufacturing is being held back by lack of skills and training.

The UK has launched an ambitious new apprenticeship program to help overcome the shortfall.

Mr Cable said he “hoped and expected” that manufacturing could almost double its contribution to the economy in the next few years. But he warned that the issues of skills and apprenticeships remained the industry’s leading concern.

He was speaking during a recent visit to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, which was playing host to the UK’s largest exhibition of machine tool companies.

“In order of importance, almost everybody is raising the issue of skills,” he said. “As you know, we’re putting quite a lot of resources into apprenticeships.

“But the problem, particularly for advanced manufacturing, is that they need trained engineers. That takes some years.”

Manufacturing contributes about 10 per cent of the UK’s GDP, down from close to one-third 40 years ago.

Machine tools are often seen as a lead indicator for the manufacturing economy. Sales were up by more than a third last year and are now close to pre-recession levels, according to the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), the industry body and exhibition organiser.

Cable added: “I would certainly hope and expect that the manufacturing sector would grow as a share of the economy and I don’t think a high teens figure is totally unrealistic.”

However, in the Midlands, the cost of taking on apprentices has forced some manufacturers to pool resources and share training costs.

Stephen Pegge, markets director for the UK small and medium sized enterprise sector at Lloyds, said the burden of red tape for small companies was considerable. “It’s the practical

issues that are holding companies back. “For example, if the apprentice courses involve an overnight stay, that requires CRB [Criminal Records Bureau] checks. All of that makes companies think twice about taking them on.”

Elsewhere in the West Midlands, experience with apprentices has been mixed, companies said. Jason Aldridge, of Arrowsmith engineering in Coventry, said he lost his best apprentice when she left to start her own bicycle emporium.

Cable accused the previous Labour government of “allowing manufacturing to decline too far”.

But Chris Pockett of Renishaw, the precision measuring tools company, said apprenticeships addressed future challenges but did not really help companies now, when key skills were in high demand.

“We could sell more of our machines, but a lot of customers say they just haven’t got the operatives to run them,” said Pockett.

Semta, the sector and skills council for science, engineering and manufacturing technologies, estimates the UK will need 82,000 engineers by 2016.

Machine tool sales are growing strongly, thanks in part to investments by car companies. But Cable acknowledged that issues remained that were “holding manufacturers back”.

What he had heard from the exhibitors “reinforces the overall story that manufacturing is recovering its confidence and expanding”, he added.

Like the medieval craftsmen who journeyed around Europe building its great cathedrals, apprentices in the UK are to be offered the chance to travel as they work, to develop their skills and personal qualities.

The Compagnons du Devoir, a long-established French scheme whose roots lie in the Middle Ages, is creating a UK version, based in Newcastle. Employers have been invited to take part.

The scheme will not create new qualifications but aims to develop a network of work placements for people completing apprenticeships. Three skill areas are being targeted initially: mechanical engineering, stonemasonry and carpentry.

CdD’s philosophy is to develop excellence in craft and engineering — an aim in line with government concerns that the UK has undervalued vocational skills and practical learning.

About 3,200 people aged over 16 are involved in CdD’s Tour de France program, which lasts four to seven years. After a two-year apprenticeship, they work in at least four companies across France or abroad. Some 450 are working in 45 countries globally.

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Located at Ettamogah on the NSW/Victorian border, Nexus is a 450ha industrial precinct which has been planned and zoned, to support large industrial development.

In launching the precinct, Mayor Alice Glachan said Nexus is a key component of Council’s 30-year master plan for promoting growth and investment in the city.

“This precinct is about Albury’s future. We need to ensure we have sufficient and appropriate land available to attract major industry to Albury to enhance and protect the long term economic sustainability of Albury and our region,” Cr Glachan said.

“Nexus would not have been possible without the support and partnership of the existing businesses and landholders on the site, which include Norske Skog, Overall Forge, the Ettamogah Rail Hub and AP Delaney and Co, she said.

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in Albury. This development highlights our ability to partner with business and the community to be able to bring such opportunities to fruition.”

Cr Glachan also opened Hub Road, which provides critical access for industry accessing the Ettamogah Rail Hub.

She said among the many selling points for Nexus are the customisable land options, the ability to operate 24/7 and access to a stable workforce.

“It’s also an ideal distribution site from which 75 per cent of the Australian population can be serviced by next day delivery,” Cr Glachan said.

“Other major incentives for businesses locating to Nexus include easy access to both domestic and international markets via the Hume Freeway, access to the Ettamogah Rail Hub and close proximity to Albury Airport and the CBD.”

Cr Glachan thanked the NSW Department of Trade and Investment for its support of the project, which included $1.35M from the NSW LISF Building the Country Program for sealing Hub Rd, $45,000 from the Developing Regional Resources program for the Albury Industrial Hub Masterplan and $52,500 under the RETS Regional Economic Transition program for the Albury Industrial Hub Investment Attraction Program.

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With a history that stretches back to the building of the Pyramids, overhead lifting continues to play a critical role right across a range of industries.

And whilst attention often tends to focus on high profile equipment such as tower cranes, overhead lifting actually involves a diverse array of both powered and manual solutions, including many relatively simple items, such as slings and load lifting attachments.

This is significant, because it is all too easy to overlook items that play a key role in ensuring safety and efficiency.

Unfortunately, lifting related accidents remain all too common. In the worst cases, this can result in death and serious injury.

But even when such tragedies are avoided, the implications in terms of damage to the load, equipment, plant or buildings can be dramatic. Equally, disruption to work schedules can hit the bottom line hard.

Almost invariably, a commitment by management to improve standards of overhead lifting safety is also rewarded with measurable improvements in overall operational efficiency.

The causes of dangerous and inefficient overhead lifting are many and varied. However, the positive news is that tools and guidance to address them are readily available.

Of course, some of the measures that are required will be guided by prevailing regulations and health and safety legislation in the country concerned.

Where such a framework is lacking, or perceived as insufficiently robust, many companies have chosen to observe the relevant UK legislation – most notably the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).

In any case, there is no doubt that much can be gained from following this modern, risk-based approach to overhead lifting, along with the related standards and codes of practice.

Ensuring that the equipment employed in overhead lifting is fit for purpose is clearly one of the foundations of any program.

This is particularly true of sectors such as mining and construction, where plant and equipment tends to lead an arduous existence, exposed to the elements and a wide array of loads that can all threaten its long term integrity.

Further, given the rapid increase in “budget” lifting equipment that is now on the market, typically manufactured in low wage countries in the Far East, it is fair to say that the need for vigilance has never been greater.

In addressing the question of basic product quality, an understanding of the scope and

status of relevant standards undoubtedly puts the buyer in a strong position.

In the absence of appropriate national standards, the best advice is to look for a relevant Harmonised European Standard (CEN). Within the EC, these have a quasi-legal status, in that a product made to a relevant CEN is deemed to meet the essential health and safety requirements demanded by the Machinery Directive. For those working outside the EC, they still provide a near watertight means of ensuring a satisfactory level of product quality.

In using such standards, it worth reiterating the key role played by the less glamorous members of the lifting equipment family.

In particular, this applies to below the hook equipment such as slings and lifting attachments, as these are solely responsible for actually securing the load throughout a lift.

Further, they tend to be vulnerable to damage and abuse each and every time they are used. Attention is therefore drawn to one particular standard – EN13155: Cranes-Safety-Non-fixed load lifting attachments.

With the exception of general purpose slings, this encompasses just about anything that can be hung from a crane hook.

When standards are discussed, attention tends to focus exclusively on products. However, when it was introduced in 1998, one of the key characteristics of LOLER was its emphasis on the importance of the “human” factor.

In doing so, it correctly identified that most accidents can be traced back to failures in planning, supervision and inadequately trained staff. In terms of selecting the right equipment, this is reflected in the fact that many accidents involve last minute attempts to cannibalise slings or lifting attachments to suit an awkward load.

No matter the quality of the equipment, if it is simply the wrong choice to suit the load and lifting operation, the results can be disastrous.

Proper forward planning, in the shape of a comprehensive specification that details all the relevant characteristics of the load, lifting operation and working environment, is every bit as important as ensuring that products meet relevant national or European standards.

The same is true when it comes to ensuring that the equipment remains fit to use throughout its working life. If the requirements of LOLER are being observed, part of this process will be to subject all lifting equipment to periodic thorough examination by a competent person.

It must be stressed that thorough examination is a rigorous process that requires specialist skills. As such, particular attention should be paid to the need for a genuine competence on the part of the examiner.

On occasion, the apparent vagueness of the term competence allows inadequately trained or inexperienced staff to undertake this safety-critical function. But, as with product standards, independent verification of the skills of the examiner is readily available.

The LEEA’s Diploma examination programme is established as the industry-recognised

qualification for lifting engineers undertaking thorough examinations.

To reinforce this, the LEEA recently began issuing ‘TEAM’ (Test, Examine And Maintain) identity cards to engineers that pass the Diploma.

Employees are urged to insist it is shown by any engineer proposing to undertake a thorough examination of their lifting equipment.

Ensuring the safety and efficiency of overhead lifting is a wide ranging task that involves many disciplines, including planning, supervision, training, specification, and the maintenance and examination of equipment.

Fortunately, those responsible can draw on a number of readily available resources for assistance. These include robust product standards such as CEN, and the Approved Codes of Practice that accompany legislation such as LOLER.

Trade associations such as LEEA, which operate examination and registration schemes for lifting engineers, and also subject member companies to technical audits, can also provide invaluable assistance.

Beyond such practical measures, it is also important for employers to recognise the wider benefits. Above and beyond meeting legal requirements, a more professional approach to overhead lifting can deliver genuine economic benefits.

Often the outlay is modest. It may simply involve better procedures for planning of lifts and specification of lifting equipment.

Equally, investment in relatively inexpensive items, such as a purpose-designed load lifting attachment to suit an awkward load, can reap a significant return in terms of the speed and labour efficiency with which lifting operations can be completed.*Geoff Holden is Chief Executive, Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)

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Doesn’t time fly? We are already into a new financial year with many of us are finalising our accounts and tax returns with our focus moving to the challenges of the year ahead.

Australia remains the land of opportunity with billions of dollars of investment in business creating a strong trade balance and opportunities for growth.

The rapid growth of the resources industries are not only supporting the Australian economy but also in creating demand for skilled labour, which in turn helps offset some of the challenges facing those in the hard hit

manufacturing sectors. This in turn is creating a challenge to the lifting industry – providing the necessary skills and human resources to bring these major investments to fruition.

LEEA is playing its part. This year we are ramping up our training programs starting with a series of training courses held throughout July and August in QLD, NSW VIC and WA. These courses will include both our Part 1 Entrance Certificate and our Lifting Equipment General. Courses have already been held in Brisbane and Perth.

In Sydney, a four-day general Lifting

Equipment course will be held from July 30-August 2 at Blacktown Workers Club, Blacktown. The same course will be held in Melbourne from July 31-August 3 and from August 6-9 at Robertsons, Laverton.

Demand for these courses is strong and participants have registered from a wide range of lifting companies from around the country.

This is a clear demonstration of our industry’s commitment to up-skilling our staff and providing a competent local Australian workforce, trained, to the highest international standards to support the major resource

companies in their growth plans.

LEEA will continue to reinforce the capabilities of the Australian lifting industry and our commitment to providing the internationally recognised levels of training to cope with the demands of the international organisations investing in Australia.

LEEA’s commitment to working with and for Australian Lifting remains our primary objective.

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Chairman’s Message

Whilst the causes of lifting-related accidents are many and varied, there can be no doubt that most can be traced back to human error.

Consequently, one of the most critical elements of any safe lifting program is the use of properly trained and experienced staff in all the relevant job functions.

However, although many employers recognise the need for competent staff, they can find it difficult to implement genuinely effective training programs.

In terms of the quality of training, organisations that undertake overhead lifting operations tend to fall into one of three categories. For example, there are certainly many companies where good practice is the norm. However, at the other end of the scale, a number of companies remain almost completely negligent in terms of equipping their staff for what is potentially a high-risk procedure.

Between these two extremes is perhaps the largest group – organisations that fail to translate good intentions into effective training programs.

Designing an effective training program for lifting operations is clearly an involved process and needs to be tailored to individual requirements.

The starting point should be recognition of the fact that four distinct job functions are involved: planning, supervision, operation and thorough examination.

Each has a different set of requirements, both in terms of initial selection of candidates suitable for the role, and then as regards the content of the training program itself.

Supervisors must exercise a level of

supervision appropriate to the risk. However, even for low risk, routine operations, they need to ensure that the competence of operators is monitored and requirements for any additional or refresher training identified.

Lifting equipment operators will obviously need to be trained in the correct use of equipment and identifying and understanding equipment markings.

Their training should also cover daily equipment check procedures, pre-lift checks such as load and angle estimation, reporting defects, and correct methods of attaching loads.

Appropriate storage of lifting equipment should also be addressed, along with the importance of seeking advice in case of doubt.

For its part, the LEEA offers its members a growing range of practical hands-on training courses covering the test and examination of overhead lifting equipment. Hopefully, over time, and in conjunction with the LEEA’s well-established online/correspondence courses, these will help to increase the numbers of appropriately qualified staff for this particular task.

As for the planning, supervision and execution of overhead lifts, the message for employers is essentially very straightforward.

The use of inadequately trained staff is still an all too common factor in serious lifting-related accidents.

By taking time to ensure that training programs are correctly designed and implemented, employers will reap dividends not just in terms of the health and safety of their staff, but ultimately in the overall efficiency and profitability of their business operations.

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When crane incidents occur, the cause can often be traced back to mistakes made in the planning of the lifting operation.

Indeed, rather too frequently, the problem lies in the complete lack of any meaningful planning.

Simple, routine lifting operations can be safely carried out without a written plan provided the personnel involved are properly trained in their respective roles.

They will have a mental checklist to automatically run through before they start and will keep it in mind during the operation.

However, for a lifting operation of any complexity, a written plan is essential.

In this respect, a complex lifting operation can be defined as one where unusual or dangerous loads are lifted, where the lift is performed in unusual circumstances or difficult/hazardous environments, or where more than one lifting appliance is required or special lifting equipment used.

In recent years, written plans have become a lot more commonplace, and plans or method statements are frequently required when working on other employer’s premises.

Unfortunately, the content of these documents and what is done with them often falls far short of good practice.

In effect, the preparation of the document is a box-ticking exercise. Whether it adequately addresses everything it should, presents the information in a concise, clearly understandable way, and is followed in practice, is often ignored.

The document is likely to sit in a file and never be referred to unless something goes wrong. That is not how it should be.

To be effective, the plan should be available to all the key personnel involved. It should be presented in a style that is user friendly.

It should use standard terms for equipment rather than colloquialisms. It should avoid jargon unless it will be understood by all involved.

Similarly it should avoid acronyms unless they are explained somewhere. It should have an appropriate level of detail. It is not an ‘idiot’s guide’ but should provide the detail that a suitably trained person will need to carry out the operation.

The starting point for the plan should be a clear description of what the lifting operation is to achieve.

A risk assessment will be required. Many sites have standard procedures and requirements which control the risks arising from the hazards which are a permanent feature of the site. The method of carrying out the lifting operation is next. Essentially it is the sequence of events starting with any preparation work.

This includes installation or erection of the lifting equipment and preparation of the load and the areas where the load is to be lifted from, travelled through and landed. It may also include permits to work in the relevant areas.

In the context of mobile crane operations, the access to the site and the load bearing capability of the site are key considerations as is the area available for erection of the crane should it be of a size which requires transportation in sections.

The importance of addressing these matters at an early stage cannot be over-emphasised. What might be considered a simple routine lifting operation when the crane is on good hard standing becomes quite complex when, for example, the crane is to operate from the top of a soft embankment.

On this subject, large crane operations often involve smaller cranes and lorry loaders to transport and assemble everything necessary.

While the lifting operation that the large crane is to carry out may be well planned, the operations which these ancillary cranes carry out are often overlooked or treated as routine simple lifting operations. That may not be the case. For planning purposes it may be more practical to treat such work as separate lifting operations but the need for it to be done should nevertheless be included as a stage in the main plan.

It should, perhaps, go without saying that the crane must be suitable for the lifting operation. However, many crane incidents have occurred because the capacity of the crane was inadequate, taking into account the radius, height of lift and shape of the load. Another too frequent cause is a failure to fully deploy the outriggers because of a lack of space or reach. Such incidents are indicative of a failure to adequately research the site and the lifting operation before selecting the crane.

The load may need preparation before lifting can commence. If so then again it may be better to treat the detail of such work as a separate operation but still include the need to do it as a stage in the plan.

The route the load is to take may need preparation, especially if the load is to be lifted over operational plant or other personnel who may need to be temporarily excluded.

The landing site may also need preparation to ensure that it has adequate load bearing capacity and the load can be landed safely. Some lifting operations may involve orientating the load either in the air or whilst lifting or lowering. The method of doing this and point at which it is done should be included in the plan.

Next the plan should list the equipment and personnel required. The equipment list should be as specific as possible especially if special purpose items are required.

However, even when general purpose items such as slings are to be used, the type, capacity and length should be included. Illustrations can be very helpful if done correctly. They do not have to be a work of art. Simple freehand line drawings, approximately to scale, can show what equipment is used, where it is used and how it is used. Link the illustration to the equipment list.

The method of communicating with the crane driver should be included in the plan. Where there is a clear line of sight, hand signals are usually the best option.

The plan should be checked by the appointed person in overall charge of the lifting operation. If satisfactory, it should be given a plan reference number, signed and dated. Plans often have to be made well in advance of the lifting operation and have to be based on certain assumptions.

For example, if installing new equipment, the weight of the load may be just an estimate. Anything likely to change from that assumed needs to be checked when the information is available.

Any change required to the plan should go back to the appointed person for checking and approval. The change and date should be recorded to provide an audit trail. Existing plans used for the same operation on a previous occasion should always be reviewed to check whether they are still valid and, again, a record made.

Finally, the plan must be made available to everyone involved. Good practice is to have a ‘tool box’ talk just before the operation commences.

That is the opportunity to ensure that everyone has the latest version, has read and understood it and knows their role.

At that point everything should be in place for a safe and successful lifting operation. However things do not always go according to plan.

Sometimes it should have been foreseeable, such as when a vital piece of equipment has been overlooked or not arrived. Sometimes it is not foreseeable, such as emerging work which comes to light only once the operation has begun. The immediate consequence is usually only a delay. However, what happens next can seriously compromise safety.

Many incidents have occurred because of ill thought out changes to the plan made under pressure of time. Therefore the plan should always include a procedure to follow when things do not go according to plan. In particular it should ensure that any decision about changes goes to the appropriate level of authority.

Good planning gives you good control of the lifting operation. There is a financial incentive. It is essential for efficiency as well as for safety.* Derrick Bailes is a Technical Consultant for LEEA

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Since 1962 Demag Cranes & Components has been providing high quality solutions to material handling and material flow problems in Australian industry.

This year the global lifting company celebrates its 50th anniversary in Australia, as a market leader in its field.

Demag Cranes & Components has grown from strength to strength since opening its first branches in Sydney and Melbourne.

The company now offers a comprehensive range of standard and custom designed lifting equipment including:• Crane components • Crane component sets • Crane refurbishment

• Electric Brake Motors • Electric chain hoists • Electric wire rope hoists • Light rail crane systems • Material handling equipment • Overhead travelling cranes • Slewing jib cranes • Spare Parts • Wheel block systems Its high quality solutions are now being used in nearly all industrial sectors including automotive, mining, manufacturing, glass, textile, steel refuse & recycling, paper, printing, concrete, food and beverage and timber.

Demag is committed to easing the workload of its customers. It prides itself on innovation

and cutting-edge technology.Globally, Demag Cranes has been

manufacturing cranes and hoists for almost two centuries.

Demag remain the global market leader in overhead travelling cranes, chain & wire rope hoists, wheels & drives with solutions for all applications.

The business operations of the current Group are the result of a combination of Demag Cranes & Components GmbH (Industrial Cranes and Services segment) and Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Port Technology segment) under the control of Demag Cranes AG.

Demag Cranes manufactures in 16 countries on five continents and through subsidiaries, agencies and a joint venture operates one of the most comprehensive worldwide sales and service networks in the industry. With more than 6000 employees worldwide, the Group is represented in more than 60 countries and reaches customers in more than 100 countries.

Last financial year the Group generated total sales of nearly $1.3 billion.

Since August last year, the US-based Terex Group has held a majority share in the company.

The core expertise of Demag Cranes is in the development of technologically advanced cranes and hoists as well as automated transport and logistic systems in ports, the manufacture of high-quality components, and the provision of services for the entire product range.

Cranes and hoists by Demag Cranes are distinguished by their high quality in terms of safety, reliability, longevity and precision while offering low cost maintenance over their entire service life.

With more than 1000 patents and above-average high investments in research and development, Demag Cranes focuses on innovation and technology leadership.

In Australia Demag has branches in all States, and a complete distributor network.

Its head office is located at Smithfield, in Sydney’s western suburbs.

Full product support is offered by Demag Cranes & Components with technical product representation and a 24 hour 7 day a week breakdown, repair & spare parts service at every state branch.

Demag Cranes & Components Pty LtdPh: 1300 336 241www.demag.com.au

Demag Cranes: celebrating 50 proud years in AustraliaHigh quality lifting solutions for industry

Demag’s global history1819 - Establishment of Mechanische Werkstätten

1910 - Fusion to become Deutsche Maschinenfabrik AG:

Demag telegram code

1926 - Merger with Thyssen & Co. to become Germany’s

largest mechanical engineering company, Demag AG

1973 - Beginning of the Mannesmann era

2000 - Vodafone takes over Mannesmann

2001 - Takeover by Siemens AG and Bosch GmbH

2002 - Takeover by Demag Holding S.à.r.l., Luxemburg (KKR & Siemens), company name changed to Demag Cranes & Components GmbH

2006 - Merger with Gottwald under the management of Demag Cranes AG with IPO

2011 - Purchase of majority ownership in Demag Cranes AG by the Terex Corporation

Products and services at a glance• Process cranes• Standard cranes• Light rail KBK crane construction kit• Slewing jibs and cranes• Compact hoists• Crane components• Control units• Drives• Services• Port technology• Spare parts

Demag Cranes & ComponentsAustralia – History

1962: Founding of Demag Cranes Components Australia in Sydney – offices open in Sydney & Melbourne

1973: Office and factory opens in Smithfield, NSW

1976: Office opens in Adelaide SA

1977: Office open in Brisbane QLD

1980: Office opens in Perth WA

2006: Office opens in Mackay, Nth Queensland

2009: Office opens in Wollongong, NSW


Demag Cranes: celebrating 50 proud years in Australia

To celebrate its 50th Anniversary in Australia, Demag hosted a gala function to thank its many customers and suppliers.

Demag’s production factory at its Smithfield headquarters in Western Sydney was turned into a special showroom for the event, attended by nearly 200 people.

Special guests included the German Consul General Hans-Dieter Steinbach, the executive director of the German Australian Chamber of Commerce Christian Wolf and Councillor John Perry from Holroyd City Council.

Demag’s parent company Demag Cranes AG was represented by its Vice President for Industrial Cranes, Dr Lars Brzoska.

Outgoing CEO and Managing Director Ron Tennant gave guests a rare insight into the company’s rich history.

“Demag traces its history in Europe back much further to 1819 in a small town in the north of Germany called Wetter where an iron foundry was established in an old castle, he told guests.

“Soon after, the company made cranes and hoists to aid production and the area developed into the industrial heartland of Germany.

“Over the years Demag went through various name changes, mergers and acquisitions and became a major supplier of plant and equipment to European industry.

“The name Demag is an acronym for the old company’s full name as used as the telegram address back in the 1920s.”

Mr Tennant said no one is certain when the first Demag products appeared in Australia.

“But we have found hoists dating back to 1926,” he said.

Demag was represented by Email in Australia, before its establishment here in 1962.

In Australia we have supplied plant and equipment to all industries,” said Mr Tennant.

“We have supplied cranes and hoists to all industries including food and beverage, agricultural, cement, aluminium, light manufacturing and heavy manufacturing, aerospace, mining and tourism. Cranes of all types and sizes from less than 1 tonne up to 200 tonnes, said Mr Tennant.“Over the years we supplied thousands of cranes, many thousands of wire rope hoists, chain hoists and motors. We not only supplied the product but serviced it and maintained it to

keep our customers producing.”

Mr Tennant said Demag was still providing spare parts for hoists that were sold in the 1960s.

“We are proud of the contribution we have made to the development of this country,” he said.

Mr Tennant thanked the company’s suppliers and customers for their on-going support.

“I am proud to have been part of Demag’s success over the years, he said.

Since August last year Demag has been part of the Terex group, which includes Franna mobile cranes, Genie work platforms and

Jacques crushers in Australia.

“This will start a new phase in our history and strengthen our operations in Australia, said Mr Tennant.

“Now after 43 years with the company and more than 25 years as a director of Demag Australia it is time to hand over to my successor for the next important chapter in our history.”

With those words Mr Tennant then passed over a symbolic silver baton to his successor, Joerg Stojan.

New CEO Joerg Stojan joins Demag Australia from Germany having worked for companies like KHD, Lurgi and SMS Demag.

Mr Stojan is an experienced engineer and manager with a strong customer service background. He is well-suited to lead the company in the next phase of its development. In this interview with Industry Update, Mr Stojan reveals his major challenges and his future vision for the company …

What do you see as the major challenges in your new role?

The major challenge facing us is to increase our market share in the mining industry. This is the one issue we really have to focus on.

Australia has become a ‘two-speed’ economy and traditionally we have been servicing industries like automotive industry, metallurgical industry and the machinery production industry.

We started focusing on the mining industry a few years ago and this has become probably our biggest challenge.

“We are thinking about how to come closer to major mining centres.

With our new owner Terex there will also be a stronger focus on health and safety.

I personally believe this is a very important issue.

Will there be many changes coming as a result of the takeover from Terex?

Not really. It will make us stronger because we now have more people here in Australia. We will now have a much better network and the product range is hard to beat.

Can we expect any major policy changes under your leadership?

I cannot say at this stage. I have to study the situation before I can answer that question. At this stage I don’t envisage any major changes. We will see.

You have studied the company’s history in Australia. What do you see as the major highlights in the past 50 years?

Demag has always been renowned for its quality and technology. We have top class products and this has been our biggest highlight.

What sets Demag apart from its competitors? What is your main point of difference?

Technology and quality. We have the know-how. We are a company that not only sells products, but also solutions. We offer a standard range and a tailor-fit range to try to find the best solution for our clients. Many of our competitors only sell standard lines.

Demag has been renowned for its outstanding quality and after sales service. Is this the key to the company’s success?

Absolutely. Our products are designed to have a very long life. With all products there will always be ware and tear, so service is very important.

So we will continue to place great emphasis on these two areas.

Demag also places great emphasis on training. Will this continue to be a priority?

Absolutely. We will continue to improve our training standards. We currently provide external training where customers can attend courses to learn more about our machines. And we also provide internal training for our staff, where experts from Germany will present new technology. We put great emphasis on training so that our staff remain at the forefront.

How do lifting standards in Australia compare with other advanced nations?

There is no big difference. We have a number of international clients. We deliver to companies like Toyota and Rio Tinto, which comply to the strictest world safety standards.

Finally, what are your future goals for Demag in Australia?

Growing our mining business. That is where the focus will be. But at the same time we will be keeping our traditional clients happy.

After 43 years, Demag boss passes the baton

Meet Demag’s new CEO, Joerg Stojan

Demag’s ‘top three’ strike a chord with entertainers String Diva … (from left) Dr Lars Brzoska, Joerg Stojan and Ron Tennant


In terms of ensuring high standards of health and safety, the offshore and sub-sea sectors have always represented unusually challenging environments.

Certainly the recent history of overhead lifting in these industries has been problematic.

Some years ago, in the UK, the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) Offshore Division responded to a series of incidents and injuries by taking concerted action to try and improve lifting safety.

As part of this initiative, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) was asked to produce a code of practice aimed specifically at those working in the offshore industries.

In particular, it addressed the safe use of hand chain blocks and lever hoists – very much the workhorses of this sector.

Among the other parties involved in these efforts was the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) – who also published guidance on offshore and sub-sea lifting back in 2002.

In 2009 the IMCA updated its guidance, further underlining the fact that overhead lifting in offshore and sub-sea applications requires special consideration.

In the offshore and sub-sea sectors, the additional risk factors that must be considered are wide ranging and not always immediately obvious.

The combination of saltwater and air that is present in locations such as splash zones can clearly lead to accelerated corrosion of the component parts of lifting equipment, but this is far from the whole story.

Proximity to inflammable materials, flare stacks or hot condensate lines, temperatures outside the 0°to 25°C range, exposure to chemicals and acidic environments (such as drilling muds in the rig floor area), restricted working space and the additional dynamic loads imposed on lifting equipment by the movement of vessels and/or installations can all have a detrimental effect on the integrity of lifting devices employed offshore.

The action needed to address such risk factors is equally wide ranging, and encompasses specification, thorough examination, transportation, storage and control, and maintenance.

Selection of appropriate equipment is clearly the basis of safe lifting, and one of the common themes that has emerged from investigation into this sector is the use of general purpose lifting devices rather than equipment designed specifically for offshore conditions.

With hand chain blocks and lever hoists, a number of characteristics must always be borne in mind.

Alongside corrosion, a lack of lubrication or contamination of brake components with lubricants will compromise both safety and efficiency.

Such problems are compounded by the fact that too many people fail to appreciate that chain and lever hoists have a minimum as well as a maximum working load limit (WLL), beneath which the brake will not function. In general it is accepted as 5 per cent of the WLL.

Sadly, such is the quality of some products, many hoists cannot achieve this, even when brand new. Add to this the fact that corrosion and contaminants will generally increase the minimum load required to satisfactorily operate the brake and the increased dangers offshore become clear.

As a result, it is vital that a light load test is made before first use of a hoist, after any maintenance, and routinely before a hoist is issued from stores for use.

Given that this test will be done on a hoist

in good condition, it is safe to assume that in practice it will require more margin of safety. Good practice in offshore and sub-sea applications is therefore never to lift loads that are less than 10 per cent of the WLL. Furthermore, regular testing is essential.

In terms of ensuring that equipment is fit for purpose, such light load tests represent just one element of a much broader programme, which should combine periodic ‘thorough examination’ and regular, routine ‘in-service inspection’ of all lifting equipment.

Given the specific challenges involved, the LEEA believes that all blocks and hoists destined for offshore or sub-sea applications should be subject to a thorough examination before being put into service. Once in service, they should be subject to further thorough examinations every six months.

Thorough examination of lifting equipment is a detailed process that must be conducted by a competent person with a combination of

theoretical knowledge and practical experience of the equipment to be examined.

However, it is vital that such examinations are not seen as an excuse for neglecting equipment in the intervening periods. Again this is of even greater significance in offshore applications.

Lifting equipment is typically vulnerable to damage every time it is used, so it is vital that all operators are trained to carry out regular in-service inspection to ensure that it remains fit for purpose between thorough examinations.

This need not be unduly time consuming, and will usually include a visual inspection, sometimes supplemented by simple tests such as the aforementioned light load test.

It is also important to bear in mind that lifting equipment is often just as vulnerable to damage in transit and storage as it is in use.

For example, portable lifting equipment is often sent to onshore workshops for maintenance and examination. And whilst it may leave the workshop in serviceable condition, experience has shown that it doesn’t always arrive at its destination so. Adequate protection of lifting equipment in transit is therefore vital, as is the use of purpose designed storage facilities on site.

Storage facilities for lifting equipment should be secure from unauthorised access and controlled by a nominated person. Lifting equipment should only be issued to authorised staff, for a defined period, and all movements recorded.

The nominated person should inspect equipment on its return, and a ‘no blame’ culture fostered, thereby helping to ensure that staff report any defects or damage.

When considering overhead lifting in offshore and sub-sea applications, the focus has always tended to be on health and safety issues.

Certainly the accident figures can make for grim reading. However it is worth stressing that improvements in safety and productivity tend to go hand in hand. Even relatively minor accidents can result in significant costs in terms of damage to the load and plant, as well as disruption to operations.

By taking more care over the initial selection of equipment, and implementing rigorous programmes to ensure that it remains fit for purpose, companies will not only reduce the risk of accidents, but also reap the economic benefits of more efficient material handling. * Geoff Holden is Chief Executive, Lifting Equipment Engineers Association

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The challenge of offshore liftingBy Geoff Holden

Safety first … lifting off-shore can be fraught with danger

Hannanprint is one of Australia’s most awarded web offset printers, providing large volume commercial printing of catalogues, newspapers and magazine publications.

Hannanprint’s site in Sydney spans 3.8ha and holds six heatset web presses and a prepress department which houses one of the most modern plate exposing units in the world.

An efficient production chain is crucial to

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Demag’s KBK and chain hoists are an integral part of the Hannanprint production line, they move paper products throughout the printing process and also play a role in the presses maintenance.

Hannanprint and Demag have been working together for several years to come up with the

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and bindery departments; a normal production cycle for a hoist can be as many as 14 cycles per hour and on a daily basis, the Demag systems lift weights from 50kg up to 1000kg.

“The benefit of the Demag Systems is the diversity throughout the business, from a localised lifting point to crane systems that work over

large areas, says James Vozzo, Developments and Site Engineer at Hannanprint.

“When dealing with smaller weight systems Demag has helped Hannanprint address OH&S problems by reducing the risk of injury.”

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Idealism is all very well but, as every engineer knows all too well, things wear out.

Some less reverent souls attempt to fix commonplace faults with chewing-gum and No. 8 fence-wire but, once a classic car gets into the hands of a true enthusiast, the hunt for replacement parts starts in earnest.

This is especially true of off-road (4x4) vehicles when the time inevitably arrives where the engine or transmission – or both – have reached the end of their useful life.

Happily, it is not necessary to comb wreckers’ yards – in Australia or around the world – to find the precious components needed to get your pride and joy revved-up, able to breeze through its Road Worthiness test, and ready to tow your boat to the beach.

Thanks to a Sydney company, founded 48 years ago by Jeff Dellow, more than 3,000 components are being manufactured for the conversion and refurbishment markets – in Australia and further afield.

It all began in 1964, when Dellow Conversions started manufacturing four-wheel drive kits at a time when the off-road vehicle of choice was the trusty Landrover.

In those days, the only new engine available was the “old Holden” grey motor of 138 cubic inches and it did give the UK-built 4x4 quite a boost.

As time progressed, it became easier to purchase a later model Holden six-cylinder motor of 186 cubic inches, commonly known as a “Red Motor.”

“Today, the company manufactures conversion kits and other components for most of the 4x4 vehicles that have been launched over the years, and has developed a burgeoning export market to help boost Australia’s export revenues,” said Mr Dellow.

But whether you own a veteran Landrover, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Patrol, or whether you have a 6-cylinder workhorse or a 4-cylinder recreational vehicle, it can be re-powered with a kit produced in Dellow’s 1850sqm purpose-built plant at Revesby in western Sydney.

Manufacturing components for the automotive market requires machinery that is capable of working to fine tolerances, has fast throughput, and is reliable. It is even better if it can work, unattended, through the night.

It was with this in mind that Dellow recently acquired a YCM machining centre from 600 Machine Tools of Seven Hills.

The new machine is an NV156A, and it has a selection of ‘bells and whistles’ that give it fitness for purpose for tasks at the Daisy Street workshops.

The new CNC machine, which weighs 12 tonnes, is the very latest model in a proven range, and is the first imported into Australia.

The machine features four linear guides in the Y-axis, giving additional rigidity, and has a rapid acceleration up to 1g in all axes.

Also, it supports a 40 BBT spindle nose, offering superb rigidity and accuracy for the tooling.

The machine is fitted with a full range Renishaw probing, which allows for tolerance inspection and tool-setting with great accuracy. This enables unmanned machine operation and broken tool detection during operating processes.

Workshop manager, Carl Rule, said: “The NV156A has a high-speed spindle, with ceramic bearings, that delivers 12,000rpm, and is complemented by a 48 tool magazine. Additionally, it boasts a circular coolant nozzle and a chip conveyor.”

The controls are a key factor for productivity.“The Fanuc 18i-MB control – complemented

by Manual Guide i – enables us to load the machine for a ‘lights out’ operation during the night, said Mr Rule. “It is completely unattended and, when the component run is complete, the automatic shut-off feature closes down the machine.”

A major benefit is that the machine has a fourth axis, giving us even more flexibility in the size, shape, and complexity of components that can be produced accurately and quickly, day or night.

“This fitted-in with our strategy of producing some new products that have been devised

in-house and, at the same time, significantly lowering component production costs,” Mr Rule said.

Dellow Conversions is a family business, with several family members enjoying a role in various parts of the operation.

Mr Dellow said: “We really do care about all our customers and their vehicles. We can still supply 95 per cent of replacement parts for all the kits sold since our inception in the mid-’60s.”

He praised the team at 600 Machine Tools on the expert installation of the YCM machining centre and configuration of the machine to meet the specific needs of Dellow.

“Although it was a team effort, I would especially like to mention the exemplary training provided by Pat O’Doherty, who spent

many hours with Carl and our other tradesmen – including what I believe had to be some of his own time, said Mr Dellow.

Managing director of 600 Machine Tools, Sydney-based Cliff Purser, said: “The new NV156A underscores the reputation of YCM for innovations that meet the increasingly complex requirements of engineering workshops throughout Australia.”

“Details of the latest models in horizontal and vertical machining centres – and many other machine tools – are available from our branches in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth,” Mr Purser added.

The 600 Machine Tools’ national team includes specialists in CNC machining.

Their expertise was recently on show at AUSTECH 2012 in Melbourne earlier this year.

“Serving customers throughout the country for several decades, we are more than ever aware that today’s workshop managers need machines that are reliable, accurate, and fast – but with rapid support when something new or unusually complex creates problems for a machine or its operator, said Mr Purser.

“Our forté is identifying the right machine tool for each application, delivering it in the customer’s stated time-frame, and providing support from commissioning and training to installing add-ons and undertaking problem-solving. We are there when you need us.”

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

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Pat O’Doherty from 600 Machine Tools (left) with Carl Rule from Dellow Conversions and the innovative YCM machining centre

“We really do care about all our customers and their vehicles.”


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Lucrative contract … ABB’s water-cooled medium-voltage variable-speed drive system

ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth about $80 million to supply power technologies and medium-voltage drive systems for the new Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) project’s processing plant near Darwin.

The equipment will power the plant and control the compressors that liquefy the gas. Approximately half of the order value was booked at the end of the first quarter with follow through orders in the second quarter.

The Ichthys LNG project is a joint venture between INPEX (operator), Total, Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas and Toho Gas and represents the second largest oil and gas development in Australia’s history.

Gas from the Ichthys Field, in the Browse Basin approximately 200km off the coast of WA, will undergo preliminary processing offshore to remove water and extract condensate.

The gas will then be exported to onshore processing facilities in Darwin via an 889km

subsea pipeline. The Ichthys LNG project is expected to produce 8.4 million tonnes of LNG and 1.6 million tonnes of LPG per annum, along with approximately 100,000 barrels of condensate per day at peak.

ABB’s equipment will facilitate the main power supply for the onshore dual train LNG processing facility and control the compressors that liquefy the gas collected from the offshore field.

ABB will design and deliver a power supply solution for the LNG processing facility, including supply of key equipment such as power and distribution transformers, medium-voltage switchgear, low-voltage motor control centers (MCC), and a power distribution monitoring and control system.

“ABB technologies will facilitate reliable and efficient power supply for this new and significant LNG facility,” said Axel Kuhr, country manager for ABB in Australia.

Six medium-voltage variable-speed drive systems, including synchronous 2-pole motors rated at 20 megawatt (MW) and 3600 revolutions per minute (rpm), and two medium-voltage variable-speed drive systems, including induction motors, rated 3.2 MW will be installed to help process the LNG, together with converter transformers.

ABB Australia Pty Limited Ph: 08 9412 1095www.abb.com

ABB lands $80m power contract


CAM nesting and toolpathing software has come a long way.

Today, a variety of programs are available – from basic systems to highly advanced.

Integrating the software with other business systems can empower the software and allow it to become the heart of a fabrication or material processing operation.

Advanced Robotic Technology’s in-house developed and industry leading CAM package ToolShop has undergone a major re-engineering and now offers a whole suite of new features and can be integrated with other factory processes.

ToolShop 2.0 can now talk to MRP software (manufacturing scheduling software) and enables manufacturers to schedule parts in the office and have them automatically cut in the factory.

ART ToolShop is a Windows-based software package that allows users to draw and import components using standard CAD tools. Using the many automated features found in ART ToolShop, users can quickly apply machining toolpaths and nest into material for minimal waste, ready for output to their CNC router or plasma cutter.

ToolShop 2.0 can be fully integrated in existing processes and manages all necessary data such as CAD drawings, parts libraries or customer data. The software now features a full remote material library on the company network that allows the entry of sheet and plate stock levels, which are automatically subtracted when a nest is created on that sheet.

One of ToolShop’s core functions includes the automated nesting function, which can help make operations leaner and reduce costs.

Among these is the ability to nest a partial sheet or plate and then save the digital remnant or skeleton for later use. The inventory and off-cut management function ensures that if remnant is left over, it is added back as a unique one-off sheet. Priority is given to using remnants up first.

The software gives information about tool life and costs, so users have more control over their processes.

In most small to medium workshops and manufacturing operations, cost is the No 1. factor in determining how processes are organised.

Being on time and producing a quality product are important. In fact, they are requirements; otherwise, your company would not be considered as a potential supplier in the first place. But cost still is the deciding factor.

ToolShop’s nesting function automatically and efficiently arranges the required quantities of individual parts to be produced on sheets or plates of stock material. It does this by using part geometry from CAD files to output NC code that controls the CNC plasma cutter or router.

Although optimising material use still is a critical task, nesting software now plays additional roles in three other areas: integration, automation, and part quality. For example, the nesting software now can:• Work easily with all standard 2-D and 3-D CAD formats,• Link to a central material inventory and work order database,• Create highly optimised nests of all materials and thicknesses within a single job,• Automatically decide which full sheets or remnants provide the best material utilisation for a given job,• Create complex NC code that integrates all cutting machine components, and• Cut better parts.Nesting software began with basic manual nesting. Programmers moved shapes around on an imaginary sheet to achieve the best possible material utilisation.

Although this process still has a place today, and is included in ToolShop 2.0, in most circumstances, advanced mathematical algorithms now are employed to create highly efficient nests automatically, including space-saving techniques such as part-in-part void filling and look-ahead logic.

Advanced nesting systems allow for and alter nesting techniques based on an assortment of variables, such as material type, thickness, clamping, and repositioning requirements.

So what else can you do to reduce costs and improve the bottom line with the help of ART’s new ToolShop 2.0?

ToolShop’s extended material database can be hosted on a central server, so every terminal gets up-to-date information of current stock levels. Lean manufacturing involves turning over material inventory as often and as completely as possible. ART’s ToolShop software plays a key role in this process.

A very useful tool is the ability to nest a partial sheet or plate and then save the digital remnant or skeleton for later use with another nesting job.

Such systems require a facility-wide commitment to inventory control, but can yield excellent material savings. The interactive

software allows multiple users simultaneously and the intelligent post processor is suitable for different machines, brands and processes including plasma cutters, routers or waterjets.

Not all material remnants are conveniently stored in digital format, however, so the ability to use nesting software to create the remnant or import it as a CAD drawing is very useful and helps get those small but valuable “drops” out of the rack.

Other improved features in ToolShop version 2.0 include fully automatic toolpathing (ATP), together with automatic cut order, auto lead in sizing and position, nest reports, cut time projections, remnant cut-off and full material management, excel and CSV file importing, improved polygon nesting algorithms and many more.

The toolpath has always been the weak link in the chain. A high-quality cutting tool, driven by innovative tool path programs generated by ART’s ToolShop 2.0 can increase productivity by as much as three times.

ATP brings together many of the disciplines required into a fully automated environment. The software package is able to make many decisions on behalf of the operator by following predefined strategies – which means operators spend less time preparing design files for output to the CNC machines.

Intelligent sequencing at the nest and part level can reduce unnecessary production downtimes, reduce heat distortion issues, and help minimise plate warping. Automated lead-in/-out styles and positioning also assist with common problems such as poor part quality, part movement, and head crashes.Other benefits include:• CAD import• Material and inventory optimisation tools• Process parameters — to achieve optimum part quality, nesting software may be used to apply advanced process-specific parameters. • Productivity tools• Management reporting• Business system integration* David White is Director, Advanced Robotic Technology, Brisbane, QLD

Advanced Robotic Technology (ART) Pty LtdPh: 07 3393 6555 www.advancedrobotic.com

New software to increase productivity ART ToolShop paints bright picture when it comes to fabrication and material processing By David White

Super software … ART ToolShop 2.0 manages all data such as CAD drawings, parts libraries or customer data

‘ART software plays a keyrole in inventory control’

There seems to be an increasing number of manufacturers in the headlines lately – mostly for the wrong reasons.

Many large businesses have been forced to lay off workers, while some are losing the financial battle and closing their doors permanently.

As an insolvency and restructuring specialist on the frontline for failed businesses, I’ve seen many casualties in the manufacturing sector that could have been avoided had they called a financial medic earlier.

When a business is on its last legs and sprawled on the stretcher it is extremely difficult to revive.

However, there are many success stories where early involvement has helped to turn a business around.

Of course manufacturers are now facing some serious challenges – a weak global economy, high Australian dollar, lack of government support and the ripple effect of customers falling over.

However, in a recent release industry watchdog ASIC cited poor strategic management as the most common cause of business failure in the manufacturing industry.

This leaves you to wonder – what is really causing the demise?

Is it external factors or could much of the heartache been avoided?

We have assisted companies in the past with new strategies to help avoid financial disaster.

A recent example was a manufacturer at Laverton on the outskirts of Melbourne that

strayed from its core business and was burnt when it branched out into fabrication and construction.

We were able to assist the company with successfully compromising its debts and restructuring its business to enable it to focus again on its more profitable products.

By the director acting sooner rather than later it enabled us to continue trading the business through the restructuring, rather than having to close its doors.

In a more politically sensitive scenario we were successful in re-organising a company’s corporate set-up to get its workforce back on side whilst also settling the company’s secured creditor debts in full and dealing with its other overwhelming debts.

Throughout the process we were also able

to negotiate supplier and customer terms to assist with the long-term sustainability of the business. Once again, our earlier involvement provided greater flexibility when considering the solutions available to the company.

Obviously, it isn’t a case of one size fits all when a company finds itself in financial stress. Re-organising a company’s financial affairs may not always resolve its problems.

But the moral of the story is, when faced with mounting financial difficulty, acting sooner rather than later can save big dollars and prevent unnecessary stress.* Mathew Blum is a Senior Manager with Rodgers Reidy, specialists in insolvency, reconstruction and forensics. Ph: 03 9670 8700 www.rodgersreidy.com.au

An uphill battle fighting downward salesBy Mathew Blum


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TURRET

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Phone: 1300 CNCSALES or 1300 262 725* Specifications & Prices are subject to change without notification.

Price excludes GST and does not include delivery.

LYNX 220LMS TWIN SPINDLE TURNING CENTRE

NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

$160,900 + GST

• 200mm Ø chuck, 65mm bar capacity• 4500RPM• 0.001° full contouring C Axis• Live transfer with sub spindle

• Auto tool setter• Bar feed interface• Parts catcher with parts conveyor• High pressure coolant• Link type chip conveyor• Coolant oil skimmer• Hard & soft jaws• Commissioning & training

• Oversized ribbed heavy duty casting

• Roller bearing linear guideways on all axes

• 36m/min Z Axis rapid traverse

CONSTRUCTION

MAIN SPINDLE

INCLUDES

• 12 station/24 position• German live tooling by “Eppinger”• Base mount live tooling• 6000RPM milling speed

TURRET

• 127mm Ø chuck• 6000RPM• 0.001° full contouring C Axis• Work ejector

• 240mm maximum turning diameter• 510mm turning length• 300kg spindle capacity

• Fanuc “I” series control• 10.4” colour LCD• Manual guide “I” conversational

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Hypertherm, a manufacturer of advanced cutting products, has launched the Powermax105, a new 105 amp air plasma system for hand and automated cutting and gouging designed to comfortably cut 32mm thick metal, and sever metal up to 50mm thick.

Based on the same technology platform of the highly successful Powermax65 and Powermax85, the Powermax105 is the culmination of four years of research, engineering and testing to design the toughest, most versatile system in its class. The new system delivers:• Faster cut speed, improved cut quality, and industry leading consumable life for better performance and a lower operating cost• Seven different torch options — the most in the industry — for unparalleled cutting and gouging versatility, whether by hand, machine, or robot• Ease of use with simple controls and patented SmartSense technology that automatically adjusts gas pressure for better, more efficient cutting – and detects when consumables have reached end of life• Bulletproof reliability thanks to relentless standards, smart design and intense testing.

“In addition to devoting an enormous amount of engineering resources to this new system, the associate owners at Hypertherm spent a lot of time on the road observing people who cut metal to better understand their needs,” said Erik Brine, product marketing manager for Powermax systems. “We took that information and applied it to the Powermax105 to create a product that the most demanding customers of the world can rely on for metal cutting and gouging.”

Hypertherm designs and manufactures advanced cutting products for use in a

variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive repair.

Its product line includes handheld and mechanized plasma and laser systems, consumables, as well as CNC motion and height controls and CAM cutting software.

Hypertherm systems are trusted for performance and reliability that results in increased productivity and profitability for tens of thousands of businesses.

The New Hampshire based company’s reputation for metal cutting innovation dates back more than 40 years, to 1968, with Hypertherm’s invention of water injection plasma cutting.

The associate owned company, consistently named one of the best places to work in America, has more than 1200 associates along with operations and partner representation worldwide.

Westgate Hi-Tech Machinery is the Hypertherm Powermax distributor for Australia.

Westgate Hi-Tech MachineryPh: 03 9391 1133 www.westgatehitech.com.au

Power to burn … the new Powermax105

The most powerful Powermax

Rotabroach is a well-known brand and a leading manufacturer of magnetic base drilling and hole cutting machines.

Based in Sheffield UK, Rotabroach is at the leading edge of hole cutting technology with its advanced cutter geometry and comprehensive range of high-tech drilling machines offering solutions for most hole-drilling applications.

To ensure that superior quality is maintained, Rotabroach runs an extensive quality program using state-of-the-art technology and testing equipment and is ISO 9001 certified.

The Rotabroach range includes air, hydraulic and electric models.

A unique feature of the electric Rotabroach magnetic base drills is their new Cutsmart technology. This is a visual indicator that tells you when you are putting too much drilling pressure on the machine, which causes additional wear on both the machine and cutters and reduces service life. When the machine is working within its safe working conditions the green LED indicator is on. And when too much pressure is beginning to be applied the indicator changes to orange and if the pressure is increased too far, the indicator turns to red and the motor shuts off for 5sec.

After this period the panel resets and the machine is ready to operate again under normal conditions. This unique feature ensures that maximum life is obtained from both the machine and cutters.

One of the latest Rotabroach developments is a magnetic base drill that is reversible and

can be used for tapping. This electric Falcon machine features

variable speed control, a safety relay circuit, a reversible arbor for tapping and a range of tap holders.

It has a hole cutting capacity of 12-50mm diameter x 50mm deep with anular cutters, a drilling capacity of 1-23mm with twist drills, a thread tapping capacity of M3 – M20 and can countersink holes from 10-40mm in diameter.

With a net weight of only 13kg, this machine is very versatile and easily transportable around a factory or job site.

Industrial Air ToolsPh: 1800 62 72 82www.iatps.com.au

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Saving energy is a hot topic in the commercial and industrial sector.

It all starts with the benefits to be gained. For example, if you want to move 100g with

heavy duty drive mechanisms then it is an inefficient system even if you have 98 per cent in relation to set up.

The unnecessary Acc. and Dcc. of an empty carriage weight will use up most of your energy.

Space, weight and dimensions the basic parameters for maximum efficiency.

In most modern factories these days you can see large automated machinery, where the moving parts of x, y and z platforms are kept at a minimum weight and this is the key factor for maximizing efficiency.

If you have an inefficient systems that take up most of your available space it will cost you time and money for inefficient slow moving

heavy platforms. As a result you need large facilities, which will consume unnecessary resources. This has a direct impact on production and investment; costs are high and the final product expensive.

With this in mind Jenny Science from M Rutty & Co has designed a linear drive system for precise co-ordination, light in weight, with pick and place units in small dimensions for the best impact in fast production.

The result is smaller production facilities with high productivity.

The new series Linax Lxs/Lxu delivers full power in a confined space.

One of the primary goals in developing the Linax linear motor is minimum space and weight requirements, these combinations are the basis for low resources with exhilarating dynamic performance.

With a peak trust of 180N and a carriage of just 960g and 130mm installation length are required plus our stroke length which is the new benchmark in terms of efficiency.

This new generation of linear motors have practically the same space requirements with 50 per cent more performance.

The linear motors operate via magnetic forces directly in line with the linear movement. The advantages are obvious, long live no wear and no backlash the main advantage is that the axes can be combined with each modular system from Jenny Science.

The servo controller with the Nr 1 is the master and you only need to program the master.

This controller recognizes very fast and efficiently all the I/2C Bus slaves automatically for pick and place axes with rotary drives up to 4 axes can be controlled with one master

ideally suited for pick and place application plus rotary drive.

The system works autonomously you can start and stop the system directly via the digital I/Os.

M Rutty & CoPh: 02 9457 2222www.mrutty.com.au

Highly efficient … the new series Linax from M Rutty & Co

Efficiency the name of the game for M Rutty & Co

Thinking outside the boxSydney-based 80/20 Australia specialises in T-Slot aluminum extrusion.

The company offers an endless list of applications that can be innovatively tailored to any industry or application required.

This includes “out of the box” solutions to suit your imagination and creativity.

As an example, guarding solutions bring professionalism and safety to your workplace whereas mobile and stationary workstations counter space problems. 80/20 uses their patented UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) bearings in combination with their T-slotted profiles to provide solutions with enough flexibility and product versatility to meet your needs.

With all 80/20 products there is a strong focus on workplace safety and injury prevention.

T-slotted aluminum profiles, mesh paneling and linear motion bearings can be customised to create innovative safety solutions, such as fencing and machine guarding.

Aluminum profiles are lightweight and easily adjustable, allowing them to adapt to any industry or environment.

This helps to safeguard both temporary and permanent workspaces.

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ABSOLUTE COOLANT PROOF CALIPER

After introducing the WorldRenowned Absolute System to Digimatic Calipers, Mitutoyo now announces a further

major breakthrough in electronic Caliper Design.

The New COOLANT PROOF Caliper achieves an Ultimate Dust/Water/Coolant protection level.

IP67 The COOLANT PROOF Caliper can be used in tough

workshop conditions where at present only a mechanical Vernier Caliper can be used.

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DMG/Mori Seiki Australia unveiled six new machine models to more than 9,000 visitors at the recent 2012 Austech exhibition in Sydney.

The company generated a record number of product orders during Austech – the

largest machine tool exhibition held annually in Australia and NZ.

Orders exceeded the company’s expectations by 25 per cent, said DMG/MORI SEIKI Australia President Stefan Weiwadel.

“This year’s show started really well with several orders generated during the first two days, while the overall order intake increased significantly,” he said.

Also, the number of trade visitors who sought information on trend-setting technologies as well as on industry-focused solutions for the aerospace, automotive, medical and mining sectors, increased sharply over the previous two years.

According to Paul McDermott, National Product/Agent Manager at DMG/Mori Seiki Australia, the Mori Seiki NLX2500 universal turning machine was a crowd puller for applications in the booming mining sector, where large envelope machining is required.

Also on display, the NLX2500SY/700, beyond the standard, provides users with a counter spindle as well as the benefits of an integrated Y-axis.

The turning length here is 705mm, with a diameter of 366mm. Bar loading can be machined at a diameter of 80mm – for traverse paths in X- and Z-axis of 260mm or 795mm respectively.

The first joint development, the Milltap 700 compact efficient machining centre

also proved to be a crowd puller. The machine is suitable for a whole

range of applications – from small parts manufacture, electrical components to general engineering

“The Milltap 700 is a highly dynamic machine and ideal for machining that has to be done quite rapidly,” says Mr McDermott.

Record number of orders … the DMG Mori Seiki team at Austech 2012

The high machining speed usual in the field of tapping centres is supported by a high-speed tool changer which achieves a tool change time of 1.1sec and subsequently chip-to-chip times of 1.5sec enabling a highly efficient process.

There is also a special feature: The complete drive of the magazine – it takes 15 or optionally 25 tools – is integrated into the spindle head.

Key features in this context are the impressive dynamic response of up to 1.6g in the linear axes as well as fast axis movements up to 60m/min, which significantly increases productivity.

DMG Mori Seiki Australia Pty LtdPh: 03 8545 0900www.dmgmoriseiki.com

DMG/Mori Seiki a star attraction

Motorised drums: powerful solutionIf you’re looking for a conveyor belt drive system offering a sealed and safe solution, look no further than Drum-Tech – a world leader in drive technology.

Drum-Tech, available from TSS Company, has a range of motorised drums from 80mm up to 1000mm in diameter.

They are available in a wide range of powers and speeds for driving industrial conveyors in bulk materials and package handling facilities.

Designs include options for AC, DC and hydraulic motorised drums.

These internally driven, efficient, high quality industrial drives are proven even in the most adverse of conditions.

Motorised drives with sealing protection to IP66 provide a powerful, economical solution in light and heavy duty conveying. New design developments include:• Capability in large drum design up to 400kW.• Special motorised drums with IP68 sealing protection. • DC-servo drum motors are rated for the full load noise at 48 dB (A) – the world’s lowest noise level of drum motors.

TSS CompanyPh: 1800 033 350www.tssco.com.au

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All PD20 Pal-Tec Pallet Dispensing machines now include an auto eye feature as standard. The auto eye allows the operator to remain on the pallet truck platform throughout loading, as the need to manually operate the machine to dispense pallets has been eliminated.

Optimum Handling Solutions designed the auto eye concept in response to requests from production mangers in the processing industry to make the dispensing machines more user friendly.

The PD20 Pal-Tec Pallet Dispensing machine auto eye can detect when another pallet is required and automatically dispenses another pallet to replace it.

The operator of the PD20 Pal-Tec is only

required to operate the control panel when it has been emptied and needs to be refilled.Features include:• Air operated • Front and rear dispense points • Increased safety • Simple connection to an existing air line • Quiet • Low maintenance. The PD20 is an ideal unit for pallet load out or packing areas where empty pallets are needed constantly or where fork lift access is limited.

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Liftco: a trusted name in liftingLiftco is a specialist importer and distributor of cost effective, simple and reliable safety equipment for overhead cranes and hoists throughout Australia.

Their Load Limiter is an easy to install device that protects against overloading a crane and supporting structures. This product is available for all capacity cranes.

There are also specialised limiters that are available for heavy-duty applications.

The Load Limiter is available preset, or it can easily be calibrated on site.

The Liftco Load Limiter can automatically reset by reducing the load.

Because of its capabilities, the Load Limiter helps to prevent accidents, ensuring safer working conditions.

Liftco products suit most types of applications for rope and chain, crane and hoists.

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Making Mammoth tasks look easyASPAC Group has released a new heavy duty all terrain forklift from Italian manufacturer Hinowa.

In traditional Hinowa style the unique Mammoth forklift can lift up to 2000kg and transport the load over the most difficult terrain without loosing traction or becoming bogged.

Also, the Mammoth is highly manoeuvrable. According to ASPAC’s Martin Eade, one of its biggest features is its transport weight.

“At only 1375kg the Mammoth can easily be transported by trailer to and from the worksite,” Eade says.

This means tradesmen can now avoid paying excessive float fees, as most forklifts can only be transported via tilt trays.

The Mammoth is available in three models and is ideal across a range of industries for moving loads as varied as bricks and pavers to water tanks, portable toilets, instant lawn and mining equipment.

ASPAC GroupPh: 03 9796 4254www.aspacgroup.com.au


The new DoALL C-3350NC Production Power Saw with an enclosed cabinet design for safety and contains chips and cutting fluids during operation.The machine features a powerful 10 HP AC inverter motor that drives huge 525mm band wheels. Sophisticated NC controls with a touch screen console allow the programming of up to 20 different jobs.

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The new DoALL C-430A automatic saw has a capacity of 430mm x 430mm square and 430mm diameter with full 430mm bundle capacity. 5 HP AC Inverter band drive motor with infinitely variable band speeds from 18 to 120 m/min.The machine features a 34mm wide blade, Nesting Vises, Chip Conveyor, Flood Coolant System, Multiple Index to 4160mm, Split Front Vise and Variable Vise Pressure.

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Fabrication Equipment Supplies (FES) – an Australian company specialising in steel fabrication – provides innovative solutions to

help its clients maximise productivity and profits.

FES has a strong focus on control, efficiency and productivity, to make steel cutting, bonding,

forming and rolling more cost effective.FES supplies press brakes, guillotines, laser

and plasma profile cutters as well as plate rolling machines, bandsaws and punch and shears.

“Our main focus is on providing value for money and service second to none,” says FES managing director Mike Dye.

FES has been the exclusive Australian agent for high quality DAVI products for more than eight years.

DAVI has become synonymous worldwide for its high quality steel plate rolling machine systems.

The company is at the forefront of value for money Plate Rolling Technology.

DAVI machines offer high precision, exceptional productivity, efficiency and long-lasting value.

Their impressive client base includes aerospace giants NASA and AIRBUS.

And now, Mercedes Benz has adopted their ground breaking Roll By Wire technology worldwide.

Many Australian companies now have multiple DAVI Plate Rolling machines.

This includes the RPG Group in QLD and

SA, which has eight DAVI plate rolls used for general purpose, pipe and wind tower manufacture.

Hilton Manufacturers have three high production models and manufacture 20,000 fuel tanks for trucks for the local and international markets.

Tyco in Victoria and NSW have two high production DAVI models specifically designed for rolling pipe collars up to 200 units per day.

Two DAVI MCP 3232 Heavy Duty Section Rolling Machines have been sold into QLD and Vic that are able to roll 410UB and 250mm angle.

FES can supply plate rolls ranging in thickness from 1mm to 250mm.

A large range of bandsaws and punch and shear machines is available for light and heavy-duty applications.

FES also supplies a vast range of profile and plasma cutting machines.

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A variety of production materials can be used in the FDM process, including ABS, polycarbonates (pictured).

Historically applied for one-offs, additive manufacturing is seeing increased use as a method of direct digital manufacturing (DDM). Dermid McKinley, Managing Director, Tasman Machinery reveals the benefits …

Should you consider Direct-Digital Manufacturing (DDM)? The answer is definitely ‘yes’.

In the long run, every engineering shop that currently has a CNC machine will one day also have an Additive Manufacturing (AM) machine of some kind in the future.

Leading 3D printing technology provider Stratasys this year celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Dimension line of 3D printers (distributed by Tasman Machinery in Australia), which has brought 3D printing technology to a broad audience and accelerated the trend of 3D printer use in the market, which has positive effects on local manufacturing in most developed economies, including Australia.

One of the most intriguing consequences of the increasing use of AM techniques is the potential to reverse the trend to outsource manufacturing to low-cost countries in order to avoid high labour and tooling costs.

This trend could potentially be reversed if companies instead purchased a DDM machine or 3D printer, which would give them a fixed cost base, reduce

labour intensity and remove high tooling costs and time, potentially negating the incentive to outsource. It would be great to see more manufacturing processes return to Australia.

But the technology is not suited for every application. However, it is worth considering AM, or Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), developed by Stratasys (see picture), if your applications have one or more of these four attributes:• Low Production Volume — DDM is most appropriate for parts produced in quantities of less than 3,000 per year. This is one reason that DDM is increasingly used in applications for jigs, fixtures and other tools used in the assembly process. • High Design Complexity — Although DDM can be used to produce simple objects, the cost and time advantages are more pronounced when parts have complex shapes, intricate designs or numerous features. Additive processes such as FDM are insensitive to design complexity. Building material up layer-by-layer to complete the part eliminates problems such as creating internal cavities and complicated 3D contours. • High Probability of Change — Design changes can be expensive and time-consuming when using traditional subtractive manufacturing processes. On the other hand, DDM allows freedom to redesign at will. Manufacturing a revised design is simply a matter of modifying the CAD data, exporting a new programming file and starting the machine. There is no additional cost for rework or retooling, and there is no interruption in production schedules. In this way, DDM serves as a bridge to production—it provides flexibility to change a product’s design after its launch. • High Start-up Investment — All subtractive manufacturing processes involve substantial investment of labour, time and money for toolpath creation, fixtures, moulds and machinery. FDM has no tooling costs, and the waiting period for the first production parts may amount to only a few hours or a few days at most.

Tasman Machinery Pty LtdPh: 03 9584 8355www.tasmanmachinery.com.au

This diagram demonstrates the fused deposition modelling (FDM) process. Solid plastic is melted and extruded through nozzles, which lay fine beads of molten plastic layer-by-layer to build parts directly from a 3D CAD model. The secret of FDM’s accuracy and precision is the coupling of material feed rates and extrusion head motion. Both are constantly changing to produce a flat ribbon of material that measures from 0.20 mm to 0.97 mm and as fine as 0.13 mm high.

Should you consider Direct-Digital Manufacturing?

Main advantagesDirect Digital Manufacturing (DDM) is the process of using an additive fabrication system to create parts for end use.

There is a growth in the number of manufacturers that are using additive fabrication systems to build a range of parts, such as components for new products, jigs, fixtures, hand tools and gages.

Design and engineering firms are finding further uses for fused deposition modelling (FDM) machines aside from the traditional rapid prototyping (RP) functionality.Advantages at a glance:• Complex parts can be produced without the need for highly skilled labour• Parts can be produced as needed, eliminating the need for stock• Part design can be based on function rather than manufacturing constraints• Design changes can be implemented immediately at minimal cost• Custom products can be produced to match customer requirements

Swift Metal Services has released an updated Metal Pressing & Stamping and Specialised Fasteners brochure to make choosing parts and components even easier.

The new brochure provides useful information on all types of metal pressing, stamping, forming and punching.

Swift Metal Services is a second-generation component manufacturer that provides high quality service for companies with specific manufacturing requirements, Australia-wide.

With manufacturing and warehousing operations in NSW and VIC and state-of-the-art equipment, Swift offers a vast

range of metal components and parts.Swift can produce quantities from 50

through to millions.The company has extensive experience

in working with materials ranging from mild steel and stainless steel through to aluminium, copper and PVC plastics.

Swift Metal Services provides fast turnaround with top quality results in: • Metal pressing and stamping• Laser cutting • Punching • Forming • Machining • Welding • Drilling • Tapping • Thread rolling • ToolmakingSwift Metal Services remains at the cutting edge of manufacturing, investing

heavily in advanced technology and equipment.

All components produced by Swift are fully guaranteed, as are planned stock deliveries. A unique, audited job tracking system ensures your job can be identified at any stage of production.

For urgent jobs, Swift can deliver parts overnight to almost anywhere in Australia.

As a family business, Swift is committed to personalised support, design advice and service.

Swift Metal Services Pty LtdPh: 1800 626 525 www.swiftmetal.com.au

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Space-saving … multi-port valve blocks from Gemu

Compact valve solutions save space and installation time and offer considerable cost advantage.

Multifunctional plastic multi-port valve

blocks meet all fluidic and gaseous application requirements in the smallest of spaces.

With its small, lightweight but nevertheless highly efficient plastic diaphragm valve solutions, Gemu, offers a portfolio for compact, safe and cost-efficient plant design meeting today’s plant engineering requirements.

Multi-port valve blocks P600 in particular have a major advantage over conventional valve design solutions.

They are compact, space-saving and, due to their individual design, are able to perform a range of quite different functions in the most confined spaces, such as mixing, dividing, diverting, draining, feeding and cleaning – all in one block.

Safety and control functions as well as the integration of sensors, filters and non-return valves are also possible.

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Seven reasons to choose new Objet 3D printer

Objet Ltd, a leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, has launched a new versatile desktop 3D printer with an expanded choice of seven different printing materials.

The new Objet30 Pro is the first desktop system only desktop system to offer clear transparency and high temperature resistant material.

The Objet30 Pro is the ideal rapid prototyping solution for designers and engineers, ranging from industries such as consumer goods and consumer electronics to medical devices and design consultancies.

The Objet30 Pro takes its place as the new top-of-the-line addition to Objet’s existing desktop 3D printer line.

With a small footprint, professional 28 micron print quality and wide ranging material versatility, the Objet30 Pro offers designers and engineers:• Objet clear transparent material (Objet VeroClear) for simulating PMMA/glass• Objet High temperature material for heat-resistant static functional testing

• Objet polypropylene-like material (Objet DurusWhite) for simulating snap-fit parts and • Four rigid, opaque materials for standard plastic simulation (Objet Vero Family in black, white, grey and blue).

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GS1, a not-for-profit organization that designs and manages a global system of supply chain standards, has ratified a new global product recall standard.

The new standard comes with an implementation guide for multi-jurisdictional recall notifications.

According to GS1, the new standard will serve as a common-sense blueprint enabling all supply chain stakeholders to implement more effective product recall processes and notifications.

The standard defines, standardizes and harmonizes the critical attributes to be captured and shared among trading parties and regulators during a product recall alerting and messaging process.

The standard is part of GS1’s solution for product and consumer safety. It complements

and extends the existing GS1 Traceability Standard that provides companies with a well-defined traceability process to meet regulatory requirements, building upon existing GS1 standards that are widely used in most supply chains around the world.

Improving product and consumer safety in the global supply chain is becoming more critical.

Close to three years of industry-driven work has led to a standard, which identifies the key principles of traceability and demonstrates how to apply them for effective product recall.

An implementation guide accompanies the recall standard and is dedicated to multi-jurisdictional requirements as a product recall alert is issued and executed.

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The logistics of planting, growing and distributing tens of thousands of plants per month is critical to the financial success of Queensland’s largest wholesale nursery, Greenstock.

Greenstock Nurseries supplies plants to the landscaping and retail nursery industries and one of Australia’s biggest nursery operations.

It employs 150 staff over four sites with a combined production area of over 80ha.

At the heart of the operation is a single forklift. The forklift is used to load a 12-strong truck fleet, unload its non-stop deliveries of fertilizers and potting mix and move pallets in its pots recycling operation.

For this demanding job Greenstock CEO Ian Handy needed top performance.

Ian chose the Powerlift HC 1.8 tonne gas forklift.

“I had a look around at various suppliers and brands but couldn’t find anything that offered the great value of the HC, he says. “It offers everything we need in a forklift at a really attractive price and, it’s backed by a three year factory warranty.

“It’s also comforting to know it’s supported by one of the big national forklift companies in Powerlift because we are expecting to have this forklift for a long time. Most importantly, our operator loves it. He finds it easy to use and very comfortable,” explains Ian.

The Powerlift HC forklift range comprises capacities from 1.8t to 10t and is available in gas, diesel and petrol models. Feature packed, they come

standard with:• Nissan K21 engine for dual fuel models or Japanese Yanmar diesel engine• 3 year/3000 hour warranty• Low noise levels for reduced operator fatigue• Integral side-shift• High capacity aluminium radiator• Hydrostatic power steering• Solid tyres• Swing out swing down gas bottle bracket• Rear pillar assist grip with horn• Adjustable full suspension seat with Operator Presence Sensing (OPS)• Mast lock out and transmission lock out via seat sensor (OPS)• LCD dashboard• Full light set including headlights, LED stop and tail lights, amber strobe• Importantly, engines comply with EU stage III control regulation; ensuring low fuel consumption and emissions and a cleaner working environment.

Powerlift Material Handling, through its Powerlift and Nissan Forklift ranges, offers a forklift for every application. It has been the Nissan Forklift distributor in Australia for over 25 years and has branches in every state and 14 authorised dealers supporting its regional customers.

Powerlift Material HandlingPh: 1300 550 607www.powerlift.com.au

The new Gemu 4242 combi switchbox is suitable for secure and fast applications in most industrial sectors and process plants.

It is small, compact and light, and is ideal for pneumatically operated linear actuators. With its integrated 3/2-way pilot valve made of anodized aluminium or stainless steel, the new combi switchbox 4242 from Gemu, a global specialist for valves, measurement and control systems, is especially designed for smaller and medium nominal sizes.

It is particularly well-suited for secure and fast applications with a stroke of 2 to 30mm.

The design is compact and saves material, and in comparison with competitors’ products, it is much smaller. This has a favourable effect on pricing and provides protection for the environment at the same time.

Green engineering is part of the Gemu range.

The future-oriented company philosophy immediately brings customers twofold economic advantages: by means of competitive pricing in purchasing, but also in assembly and the range of functions.

The pneumatic and electrical connections of the combi switchbox save space and enable easy access as they are positioned in one direction. This means that the combi switchbox can be fitted quickly and easily without any great need for cabling, and there are no problems during servicing either.

Further, mounting and commissioning is made simpler by a speed-AP function. A manual override enables fast diaphragm

change. This all saves time and money, and lowers the planning efforts.

Gemu 4242 integrates functions that render other accessories superfluous. The combi switchbox has a microprocessor- controlled, intelligent position sensor and an analogue, integrated travel sensor system.

The combi switchbox provides extended diagnostics, and reports various programming, sensor and pneumatic faults using high visibility.

The end positions are programmed on site via the reed contact, using a solenoid on the top of the housing, but without a PLC connection.

The position of the reed contact in the housing is clearly marked. The

housing therefore need not be opened. Mechanical openings in the housing for buttons and switches are therefore not required.

The robust housing has been solidly built to meet ATEX requirements, and it has a transparent cover.

Travel sensors, switching valves and status LEDs have been integrated into the housing. The connection is made using a standard M12 connector.

In addition to discrete switching and feedback, there are field bus connections for the AS interface, DeviceNet and also the option to connect using the IO link communication interface. The combi switchbox can be used in most industrial sectors and process plants for local activation of valves.

Gemu provides system solutions for complex procedures and processes. In such situations, the 4242 combi switchbox sets the standards, thanks to its intelligent position sensor with integrated travel sensor system and the high visibility position indicator.

Gemu is a leading manufacturer of valves, measurement and control systems.

Established in 1964, this globally-focused, independent family-owned enterprise now employs over 680 employees in Germany and 1,270 employees worldwide. Manufacturing is carried out in six production companies in Germany, Switzerland, China, Brazil, France and the US.

Gemu Australia Pty Ltd02 43234493www.gemue.de

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Britain’s manufacturers are remaining resilient and continuing to take advantage of growth in global markets, in spite of the increasing uncertainty in Europe, according to a major survey.

The survey conducted by EEF, the representative body for UK manufacturers and BDO LLP, a manufacturers’ organisation and business adviser, showed positive responses on output across manufacturing over a three month period from April to June this year.

And manufacturers expect output to continue to expand over the following three months. Investment balances have also remained firm, whilst demand for skilled staff continues to drive positive recruitment intentions.

However, EEF added a significant caution that, despite the relative strength of the survey results, the continued political and economic uncertainty in the Eurozone and any possible deterioration in the European economy as a result, may yet impact significantly on manufacturers’ confidence and prospects.

EEF Chief Economist, Ms Lee Hopley, said: “Manufacturers are holding steady and displaying the resilience and agility they have displayed in response to a number of unforeseen events in recent years.

“Despite the problems closer to home they are building on successful strategies to access growth opportunities in new markets, Mr Hopley added.

“However, the main risk to activity is still rooted in the on-going Eurozone crisis. While the growing political and economic uncertainty

in the region has not significantly dented confidence as yet, it is far from clear what or when the end game might be. This could delay positive investment intentions being translated into a sustained recovery in capital expenditure, at least in the short term.”

Mr Tom Lawton, Head of Manufacturing at BDO LLP, said: “The results from this latest survey show that UK manufacturing remains surprisingly resilient in the face of the combined headwinds of renewed Eurozone uncertainty and a very tight lending market.

“Exports seem to be holding up reasonably well supported by increasing trade with emerging markets which may well be critical as the Eurozone continues its downward spiral, he said.

“Over the next few years the success of the sector will almost certainly depend on how quickly we can switch our export focus to the emerging growth markets and this will require a shift in thinking amongst many manufacturers. The results also show that the economic uncertainty appears to be hitting smaller companies hardest, causing cash flow problems amongst those with the shallowest pockets.

“Measures to help protect and support these companies must be made a priority or else we face the prospect of losing the type of innovative engineers for which the UK has become globally renowned.”

Output and order balances strengthened further in the second quarter of 2012 from the low seen in the last quarter of 2011.

A balance of 20 per cent and 17 per cent of manufacturers’ reported output and orders had

Optimistic … EEF Chief Executive Terry Scuoler

Together with UK Steel, EEF is the the UK. EEF has a growing membership of over 6000 companies of all sizes, employing some 900,000 people from every sector of engineering, manufacturing, engineering construction and technology-based industries.In this exclusive interview with Industry Update, EEF Chief Executive Terry Scuoler, remains upbeat about the future of manufacturing in Britain …

What are the greatest challenges now facing UK manufacturing?

The biggest single challenge facing UK manufacturing is how to attract investment amidst increasingly fierce competition from competing locations around the globe. All around the world, both developed and developing nations are doing their level best to make themselves as increasingly attractive as possible for inward investment from the very largest sectors such as Automotive and Aerospace.

In particular, no longer can the UK assume that low cost countries will continue to operate at the lower end with many competitors investing immense sums in developing a highly skilled workforce, and research capability whilst, at the same time, offering highly attractive tax regimes.

In a world where investment is increasingly mobile, the UK has to fight hard to maintain its share. Following close behind is the long-term issue of skills shortages which many companies report as hindering their growth plans.

How has the Eurozone crisis affected UK exports and UK manufacturing generally?

Given the fact that around half of UK manufacturing exports go to the Eurozone and, it remains our biggest market, the crisis was always going to have some impact on UK exports and manufacturing generally.

However, even before the crisis began UK

manufacturers were reviewing their strategies and investing significantly in growing their export business in emerging markets because they offer better prospects for growth. The major impact of the Eurozone crisis is likely to see companies making even greater efforts to seek opportunities in these markets. EEF’s most recent survey forecasts exports to China and India to grow by up to half within the next five years.

What measures has the UK taken to combat cheap labour in countries like China and India?

Over the last decade in particular the UK has moved substantially up the value chain and, to a large extent, has not attempted to compete on price with low cost economies. This period has seen a marked increase in emphasis on areas where the UK has a strong history and tradition such as design, innovation and niche engineering.

The UK has also positioned itself as a highly open economy in order to attract major investment in sectors such as Aerospace and Automotive where the UK has demonstrated it can maintain a competitive advantage.

These sectors have also brought with them significant investments in research and development facilities, which will help keep the UK at the forefront of advanced engineering. The period has also seen the UK invest in areas such as the low carbon economy, which offer significant opportunities for high value growth.

The UK has had a strong tradition as a steelmaker. Has there been a major change in direction or focus in recent years?

The UK does have strong traditions in those sectors and we retain a significant world class steel industry and a large presence in basic metals.

However, the sector is increasingly diversified with much lower cost production moving overseas and a greater dependence on high value advanced engineering and technology.

But we must not fall into the trap of thinking more traditional sectors are no advanced and today’s steel making processes are amongst the most sophisticated, clean and energy efficient of any sectors.

What we have seen however, is a greater reliance on high value and niche sectors that span both the major well known industries, but also diversify into areas such as Formula One motor cars, food and drink and high value fashion where the UK has a major competitive advantage and presence.

Are UK manufacturers placing a greater emphasis on R&D and innovation?

UK manufacturers are placing a greater emphasis on a range of innovations including new and improved products, processes and services.

Manufacturing accounts for three quarters of all spending on R&D in the UK and there is now increasing collaboration in this area between companies up and down the supply

How UK manufacturing has turned the corner Major growth predicted despite tough global competition

Manufacturers’ confidence still strong despite uncertainty in global markets


grown respectively – up from 19 per cent and 13 per cent last quarter.

UK orders improved with a balance of 9 per cent while export orders remained steady, with emerging markets likely to be compensating for the flat demand from Europe.

While most sectors reported a stronger quarter than in the first three months of the year, other transport remained the strongest on the back of demand from civil aerospace, whilst motor vehicles remains strong ahead of new models being introduced in the autumn.

Investment balances weakened slightly but remained positive with a balance of 15 per cent said that they planned to increase capital expenditure in the next 12 months.

Recent official statistics showed that manufacturing investment grew 5.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2012, rebounding from negative growth at the end of 2011.

However, cashflow could be a problem looking forward particularly for smaller firms with a balance of 5 per cent of firms with less than 200 employees expecting their cashflow to deteriorate over the next three months, compared with 13 per cent of larger companies expecting an improvement.

Recruitment intentions remained strongly positive, continuing the trend seen since the beginning of 2010, with a balance of 21 per cent of companies indicating they increased their employment, up by 1 per cent on the previous quarter. This was greatest amongst small firms.

Looking forward, expectations for the next

three months are generally strong with the balance of manufacturers in most sectors expecting orders to increase.

All sectors were also more positive about export orders, with the exception of rubber and plastics.

However, following the sharp contraction in manufacturing output at the end of last year, the sector is forecast to show a small year-on-year contraction for 2012 of -0.1 per cent with GDP growth of just 0.2 per cent.

The recovery is forecast to gain further momentum through the latter part of this year and into 2013, barring any further shocks with EEF forecasting manufacturing growth of 2.2 per cent in 2013 and GDP growth of 1.8 per cent.* The survey was conducted between 2 and 23 May with 409 companies responding.

chain, as well as between business and the academic world.

Major sectors such as Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals and Automotive are also investing heavily in research facilities in the UK, in the development of low carbon vehicles and clean engine and composite wing technology for example. Government is also directing policy to promote investment in this area having introduced a tax benefit for R&D for companies of all sizes in recent years.

What measures has the Government introduced to assist and protect UK manufacturers?

We would not look to government to introduce measures to protect UK manufacturers, but we would look to UK government to pursue policies, which encourage investment by those companies already here as well as inward investment from overseas.

This means having a supportive overall economic environment of low taxes, light touch regulation, competitive energy prices and heavy investment in a skilled workforce. Beneath this we would look to government to pursue specific policies in sectors where the UK already has or can have successful sectors. For example this has led to investment in specific projects such as an Advanced Aerospace Research Centre, backing for some low carbon

economy projects and working closely with bodies such as the Automotive Council, which has benefitted that particular sector in terms of strategic investment in recent years.How is UK manufacturing solving the global skills shortage?

A shortage of skilled people is a perennial problem and one that is not just confined to the UK but most developed economies where fewer people are choosing to work in engineering and manufacturing. I can only speak for the UK but we are making strenuous efforts to combat this. In schools and colleges we are placing far greater emphasis on the teaching of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects), we have campaigns to promote careers in our sector amongst parents, teachers and careers advisers and there are many programs whereby companies host visits by young people to persuade them of the challenging and rewarding careers in our sector. In conjunction with the government we are also making significant investment to increase the number of Apprenticeships. All of these efforts should hopefully increase the pipeline of skilled peopled coming into our sector.

How important is workplace safety in the UK? How do safety standards compare with other advanced nations?

The UK has a world class health and safety record and manufacturing companies take their

responsibility in this area extremely seriously. EEF is a strategic partner of the UK’s Health

& Safety Executive and we also Chair the Health & Safety steering group of our European organization based in Brussels.

We campaign vigorously to promote the issue of health and safety as one of best practice and offer significant practical advice to companies on a day to day basis through our fifty specialist advisers that we employ.

How much emphasis does the EEF place on education & training in the workplace?

EEF places considerable emphasis on education and training the workplace at all levels. We run our own Apprentice Training School and as a business organization offer training at all levels of management and across a wide numbers of specialisms, ranging from general management through to environmental management and personal development.

What does the future hold for UK manufacturing? Are manufacturers optimistic about the future?

We are very optimistic about the future of manufacturing in the UK. Having been through several decades where the sector lost competitiveness and became unfashionable, it has now substantially improved its performance and is at the forefront of political debate on how to rebalance our economy. We have world class businesses across all

sectors form the very largest in sectors such as Aerospace, Automotive and Pharmaceuticals through to specialists in sectors such as fashion, consumer goods.

The UK is renowned for its creative and design and this is translating into the image of our products, which continue to be seen as iconic British brands, even if in some cases they are foreign owned.

We continue to attract substantial foreign investment in the face of the toughest global competition because we are an open economy, which is seen as welcoming for business. I also believe we have made great strides in transforming the image of our sector into one where the brightest and best of our young people will want to pursue a career.

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How UK manufacturing has turned the corner

Manufacturers’ confidence still strong despite uncertainty in global markets

Key findings• Output and orders remain positive, but softer than last quarter’s expectations.• Both UK and export orders balances gain ground.• Sector divergence remains in evidence.• Investment plans hold firm but cashflow concerns for SMEs• Recruitment intentions continue two year positive trend• Growth flat this year, accelerating in 2013.


Kemppi Australia, which began operating in Australia in 2000, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kemppi Oy, Finland. The company is a leading supplier of cutting-edge, high quality electric arc welding equipment and welding software solutions.

In this Industry Update interview, Kemppi Australia Managing Director David Green reveals the reasons for Kemppi’s outstanding success in Australia and outlines his future vision for the company ...

You are operating in a very competitive marketplace in Australia, why should people choose Kemppi welding equipment?

When people invest in Kemppi equipment they are investing in top-end, high-quality equipment. They are investing in reliability.

Since the company was founded in Finland in 1949 the focus has been on quality.

So why should you choose Kemppi? It boils down to these three things …

Kemppi equipment will improve the quality of the weld, it will increase productivity and most importantly, it will improve safety. Kemppi equipment conforms to the strictest electrical and welding safety standards.

What is your point of difference?

In my opinion, it is our people, products and professionalism.

We are very passionate about welding.

Our logo the ‘Joy of Welding’ says it all. That really comes through in our company.

Everyone in our organization – even the people that answer the phones – has had some practice at welding. It’s important for them to understand the process, so they can talk the language.

I even get involved in welding when I get an opportunity. My father was a welder in the UK, so I suppose you could say I have grown up with it.

We don’t have an ‘Ivory Tower’ mentality in our business. I like to get on the shop floor as much as possible.

We are customer driven, with a solution focus. We understand our customer’s needs.

What have been your major achievements since the company’s establishment in Australia?

We have developed a very solid and loyal base of dealers across the country since the business started.

We are now able to offer a local service to our customers throughout the country.

We have built long-term relationships with those dealers, which has put us in good stead as a company.

In more recent times we have developed a strong association with the industry sector.

We have also increased our links with key manufacturing groups.

We understand welding better than most. Welding is a mixture of science and art. The guys that weld are artists. We can talk on their terms.

I am also proud about our customer support service. Our technical support is second to none. We are very passionate about servicing our customers.

What have been your major challenges?

We face increasing competition with cheap imported products – particularly from countries like China.

So we have had to focus more on giving our customers value and providing solutions, rather than just selling products.

But perhaps the biggest challenge is sourcing quality people.

We have managed to put together a highly professional team. There is a real buzz. Everyone is passionate about what they do.

We focus very much on developing the people we employ. We would rather leave a position open than employ the wrong person for the job.

The Kemppi name has been synonymous with high quality and innovation. Has technology given you a winning edge?

Maintaining a high standard of quality has always been a priority for us.

To ensure complete control of product quality and supply chain management, Kemppi Oy invested in its own high-tech automated manufacturing plant for printed circuit boards, which are integrated within the Kemppi range of equipment.

We not only produce high quality welding equipment, but also monitoring equipment.

The company also owns its own software development company, JPP Soft. Its software is developed and used exclusively within Kemppi products and welding software solutions.

The company invests a significant amount each year into research and development through a dedicated R&D and Innovation Group.

How important is customer service, particularly after sales service?

Very important. We provide technical support to our clients throughout Australia, NZ and the Pacific Islands.

We have an extensive service and repair team covering all aspects of welding. This service is currently being expanded to include testing and tagging and calibration, which is particularly relevant for the mining sector.

We can usually provide a full assessment with a detailed report and costing within 72 hours.

What does the future hold for Kemppi? Where would you like to see your business in five years from now?

As a matter of fact, I have a crystal ball sitting on the middle of my desk, but that is still a tough question. Five years is a long period in today’s climate.

But as far as Australia is concerned we will definitely continue to grow the business into existing and new market sectors.

We will also continue to expand and enhance our after sales service and continue to add value for our customers. We are constantly looking to improve our processes and systems.

Q&ADavid GreenManaging Director, Kemppi Australia

Kemppi: delivering the latest in welding solutionsKemppi Australia Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Kemppi Oy, based in Lahti, Finland.

A leading global designer and manufacturer of electric arc welding equipment and welding software solutions, Kemppi incorporates the latest industry technology to deliver high-end equipment that increases welding quality and productivity.

The Kemppi family established Kemppi Oy in 1949 and it remains a wholly owned family operation. Today, the business employs over 600 people globally.

The company also has overseas manufacturing operations in Suzhou, China and Chennai, India.

Kemppi Australia commenced operations in 2000. From its head office in Smithfield, Sydney, it provides sales, customer service and logistical support for the Australian, NZ and Pacific island markets.

The modern Australian facility, staffed by 15 employees, combines a distribution warehouse, which maintains over $2m worth of equipment and spare parts, together with a service workshop and purpose-built welding demonstration bays.

The Kemppi team includes four field-based Regional Managers and 11 office-based personnel. All are focused on providing the highest level of customer service to a national network of dealers, independent service agents and customers.

Kemppi’s Smithfield headquarters offers inspection, repair, testing and servicing of our equipment.

The company’s product portfolio includes a full range of Mig/Mag, Tig and MMA welding equipment with the latest inverter power source technology for both manual and automated welding systems. The company’s products meet the needs of a broad range of industrial manufacturing and construction sectors including heavy fabrication shops, light to medium welding workshops, vehicle body shops, boat/shipbuilding, mine sites, offshore construction, pipeline and general manufacturing operations.

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Safety and stability … the Conquest PB170D-4 four-wheel sweeper

Conquest Equipment Technologies has unveiled an innovative new four-wheel sweeper that provides greater safety and stability.

With the new Conquest PB170D-4 four-wheel sweeper users can now clean large areas with ease and comfort.

The machine features two rear wheels driving and two wheels steering in lieu of the traditional single wheel.The Conquest PB170D-4 delivers:• Better traction• Smoother ride• Less strain on machine• Increased stabilityIncorporating the qualities found in every Conquest sweeper, the PB170D-4 is fast becoming a market leader for heavy-duty industrial sweepers.

It is ideal for a broad variety of applications including shopping centres, shipping docks, transport depots and large manufacturing sites that all demand strong, reliable sweepers.

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No matter what your application you can count on KabelSchlepp to have a cable and hose carrier solution to meet your requirements.

From lightweight micro-sized mono cable carriers up to large super-duty steel chain designs, KabelSchlepp has the perfect solution for any application.

The comprehensive range, available from Tsubaki Australia, 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, you can be assured of the highest quality and reliability when selecting Kabelschlepp cable carriers.

KabelSchlepp’s OnlineEngineer configuration tool can 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.

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Innovative … Macromelt moulding from Tarapath

The innovative process of Macromelt moulding protects your electronics cost effectively and efficiently.

In applications where electronics need to be protected from the outdoors, supplier Tarapath recommends the UV resistant material, OM648 for the over moulding of grommets, plugs and other electronics.

One of the advantages of protecting electronics with Macromelt, and specifically, outdoors electronics with Macromelt OM648 is that custom designs can be created, and external housings are made redundant.

Product differentiation can be achieved through a unique look to your product, while at the same time protecting it from the elements.

Macromelt OM648 has all the benefits of other Macromelt materials such as short cycle times, safe processing, waste free, with the additional benefits of being able to protect any kind of electronics against the weather and UV radiation.

Typical applications include plugs and grommets for solar connecting cables, solar connection boxes, and some outdoor military applications.

The Macromelt low pressure moulding family of materials is available from Tarapath, along with the equipment and necessary knowledge required to implement the process.

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When it comes to applications in complex pure steam systems such as in the foodstuff or pharmaceutical industry, you can’t go past GEMU.

GEMU’s new 505/555 pure steam valve is made of high-quality materials and offers optimal processing of individual media.

It also has many advantages in terms of performance and maintenance.

In the foodstuffs industry, the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, and even in other industrial sectors, products must sometimes be manufactured aseptically.

As a result, stringent requirements are made of the purity of the working media, which are used during manufacture and even the quality of the steam used.

If steam comes into contact with surfaces or directly with liquid or gaseous products during aseptic production, this contact must satisfy the purity requirements of these products.

The solution is found in complex pure steam systems at product requirement level. GEMU has long maintained intensive contacts with plant engineers and operators who have these systems in use.

The valves provide a genuine alternative to most current valve types.

Because the handwheel does not rise in height when the valve is manually operated, it is now possible to open the valve slowly and steadily.

As a result, the steam does not flow suddenly into the piping system when the valves are opened.

In contrast to 90° turn valves, such as ball valves or butterfly valves, this benefit is highly appreciated by users of the GEMÜ 505.

Also, when compared with diaphragm

valves, the globe valves have benefits in these applications as they require significantly less maintenance, especially at the high temperatures produced by the steam.

When designing the new globe valve range, GEMU ensured all quality and safety requirements demanded of pure steam processes were met.

At the same time they were keen to ensure the valves offer customers value for money.

All wetted parts are made of high quality stainless steel (316L), while internally the valve body is actually mechanically machined clean and externally electropolished.

Established in 1964, GEMU is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of valves, measurement and control systems. The company is the world market leader for sterile valve applications in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

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Clark Equipment has launched a new flagship branch at Smithfield in Western Sydney.

The branch was officially opened in June by the Managing Director of Clark Equipment Robert Hammond, Bobcat & Doosan President for North America & Oceania, Rich Goldsbury and the Member for Smithfield Andrew Rohan.

“Our new facility will give us the opportunity to better support our customers in Sydney and throughout NSW – we are here to be able to serve, said Mr Hammond. “We see this branch as a vote of confidence in the region and its future development.”

The branch, conveniently located in the industrial heart of Sydney, will serve as the flagship retail location for Clark Equipment’s construction equipment business.

It will showcase Clark Equipment’s full range of Bobcat compact construction equipment, Doosan large excavators, wheel loaders and dump trucks, Doosan Portable Power air compressors, generators, lighting equipment, and more.

The Smithfield branch is situated on a 20,000 sqm site on the Cumberland Highway and boasts a large and fully equipped workshop facility, equipment storage and display areas, and convenient truck access.

Smithfield will also be the base for Clark

Equipment’s parts and service operations in NSW.

The workshop has moved from its previous location at nearby Silverwater, with that branch having been refurbished and relaunched in November last year as a dedicated showroom for Clark Equipment’s Clark Forklifts business.

Clark Equipment is a BRW Top 500 Australian Private Company, with about 500 employees. It operates from more than 20 locations in metropolitan and regional areas across Australia and New Zealand.

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Innes Willox … impact on industry

The newly formed Climate Change Authority should maintain the competitiveness of trade-exposed industries as a priority, according to the Australian Industry Group.

The Authority and its board will play a crucial role in advising on Australia’s climate and energy policies.

AiGroup Chief Executive Innes Willox said the Authority should weigh carefully the

impacts of the policies they will consider on the future of large-employing sectors such as manufacturing.

“It is crucial that the Authority gives industry a full opportunity to provide insight from the front lines of our economy, said Mr Willox.

“The Authority’s immediate task is to review the Renewable Energy Target, which has already gone through multiple significant changes over the past four years, he said.

“The costs of the RET have been higher than expected to date, largely because of a boom in small scale solar installations driven by generous multipliers under the RET itself, poorly coordinated State feed-in tariffs, and the plunging price of solar panels.

“The Authority will need to contain costs and ensure that this policy is genuinely complementary to the carbon tax, while respecting the significant investments that have already been made in renewable

generation.”Mr Willox said the Authority would also make

recommendations on the greenhouse gas emissions caps that will apply from 2015, and on future changes to the carbon-pricing scheme.

“As Ai Group has long said, the current design of the carbon price involves fixed prices and floor prices that are too high and significantly above other major carbon pricing schemes around the world, said Mr Willox.

“Fuller access to international abatement could cut costs dramatically, reduce competitive distortions and still achieve the targeted emissions reductions. These benefits should be clear to the Authority.

“Furthermore, with hundreds of climate and energy policies in place at all levels of government, it is important to have an expert body that can consider the whole tangle of often-conflicting or duplicative measures and recommend an efficient, coherent approach.”

On the move … Tri-State Transport moves mining and construction equipment

When MaxiTRANS Western Australia’s Mike Dawson was approached recently to provide the best solution for carting vehicles across the country, he knew through experience that the dealership’s Freighter brand would provide the answer.

Partnering with Freighter’s experienced team of engineers, Mike was able to supply his customer with designs for a B-double semi with permanent half-moon bridging decks between the tag and the lead trailers, resulting in an easy-to-use and time saving drive-through trailer combination.

WA-based Tri-State Transport sends an average of six road trains each week across Australia, fully loaded both ways.

The company is so busy, that on the day it took delivery of its latest Freighter B-double set last month, the rig was immediately hooked up, loaded, and sent interstate with

a load of mining and construction equipment and supplies.

These new Freighters join a large fleet of equipment that has been bought with performance considerations well ahead of price.

“We make sure that we order the most reliable equipment for each job,” said Tri-State’s Troy Day. “We negotiate for our new equipment of course, but price comes after quality and service back-up on the scale of priorities. The last thing we want is for our drivers to be broken-down in the middle of the Western Australian desert due to a piece of faulty equipment. Freighter’s excellent service record was one of the major reasons why we went with them for these trailers.”

Tri-State’s truck fleet is a mixture, each bought for specific tasks. “Every piece of gear is bought based on both requirement and value, which includes thinking about reliability and efficiency at least as much as the purchase price,” Troy added.

Tri-State owner Andrew Scott spoke to MaxiTRANS WA Northern Region Sales Manager Mike Dawson after he and his team had decided exactly what they required in their new trailer set.

The rig would be carting a number of different vehicles for the mining sector, so the company needed a B-double set with a drive-through capability. They knew they

needed to speak to a trailer salesperson with the experience and background to make it happen. Andrew’s previous experience of dealing with both MaxiTRANS and Mike told him that he was the man for the job.

Mike took careful note of all the requirements and supplied drawings to Tri-State for the B-double. They also settled on specific components to suit the task before the build started. The final design had bi-fold hydraulic ramps on the back, retractable ramps between the drop-deck sections on the tag trailer and Freighter’s purpose-designed half-moon bridging decks between the tag and the lead trailer.

This gave Tri-State the complete drive-through capability they were looking for, meaning they would never have to unhitch the trailers to load them.

“This rig wasn’t bought as a lead and B-trailer – it will always operate as a single unit,” said Mike. “The ability to drive a vehicle up the ramps, onto the tag, and then all the way to the lead trailer makes these trailers a ‘built-for-life’ pairing and will save Tri-State a great deal of time when they are loading vehicles onto them.”

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Choosing the right pedestrian warehouse equipment just became Easy.

Lencrow Materials Handling has added two new models to its Easy Range of powered pedestrian warehouse equipment.

The new range offers users both quality and value.

Firstly, the Easy-E Stacker is a 1000kg stacker with 3000mm lift.

Features include Gel batteries and adjustable straddle legs as standard. The unit is available in lift heights to 3300mm and is ideal for light duty applications.

The other new model is the Easy Sweep – a pedestrian operated floor sweeper with dust control.

Most pedestrian sweepers rely on brushes alone to pick up dust and dirt. But in extremely dusty applications the dust is stirred up and can later settle on new stock.

The Easy sweep employs a battery-powered vacuum, which causes dust to be drawn into the collection hopper. Air is expelled out through a filter eliminating dust, resulting in a cleaner floor than sweeping alone.

“We introduced the Easy range to make choosing materials handling equipment for small warehouse applications a simple operation,” says Ross Grassick, Managing Director of Lencrow Materials Handling.

“We have sourced the units from different manufacturers to make it a complete range, he says. “And all of these units have been tested and manufactured to comply and suit Australian businesses.”

With 35 years’ experience in materials handling, Lencrow offers a full service to customers to ensure their investment will be working for a long time.

“We carry a full range of spare parts and

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“With the addition of these units to the Easy range we now cover most, if not all of the needs of small to medium size warehouse applications.”

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State’s besthead to Sydney for NSW Training AwardsThe winners of the 11 NSW Regional Training Awards have been announced in the major lead-up to the prestigious 2012 NSW Training Awards.

The NSW Training Awards are the premier awards for vocational education and training in NSW, recognising the excellence of individuals,

employers and training organisations. Winners from the 11 regions – Central &

Northern Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, New England, North Coast, Riverina, South Western Sydney, Southern Sydney, Western NSW and Western Sydney – automatically become finalists in the NSW Training Awards.

They will now attend interviews at the State Training Services head office in Sydney in final preparation for the NSW Training Awards.

The Awards, including Apprentice of the Year, will be announced at a gala presentation at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour on August 28.

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Senator Evans … industry support

Federal legislation has been passed to establish a new agency to assist industry in the up-skilling of workers.

The Minister for Skills, Senator Chris Evans said the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA) would strengthen Australia’s response to the nation’s skills challenge and boost productivity.

The Agency, to be led by industry representatives, will play a key role in the allocation of a $700 million industry training fund.

Senator Evans said the new Agency marks a significant development in the partnership between industry and Government.

“The Agency is an extension of Skills Australia and will improve long-term workforce planning and development, address skills and labour shortages and contribute to improved

industry and workplace productivity,” Senator Evans said.

A key role of the Agency will be to set priorities for, and provide oversight of the $700 million National Workforce Development Fund, which has been established to support industry to develop and improve the skills of their employees.

The NWDF is providing $700 million over five years to support businesses who want to up-skill and re-skill new and existing staff in priority industries and occupations.

“Putting industry at the heart of the system means we are not training people for training sake – we are training people for jobs. This is a fundamental difference from the traditional supply side system where an individual selects

the training package they want, Senator Evans said. “This fundamental reform ensures that the Government is training people in the skills that employers and economy needs.

“With industry co-investment, the NWDF will deliver training to 250,000 Australian workers.

“The Agency will be recognised as an authority on workforce development policy, research, advice and will direct skills funding to industry needs.”

The Government will provide $25 million over three years to establish the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency. This is in addition to the current Skills Australia budget.

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The Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills, Senator Chris Evans has been given a special preview of the almost complete $25-million Engineering Training Facility at the Acacia Ridge Training Centre in Queensland.

SkillsTech Australia Institute Director Mary Campbell said the minister toured the Engineering Training Facility and $9.4 million Student Resource and Administration Facility at the Centre.

“The new 8000 sqm Engineering Training Facility and administration facility is built by local construction company Northbuild,” said Ms Campbell.

“During the course of the project, the company has been upskilling existing workers with funding from the $700 million National Workforce Development Fund and a contribution from the company.

“The new facilities will be officially opened later in the year and will complete the Engineering Automotive Precinct at Acacia Ridge offering technology enhanced instruction, simulators and a modern learning environment.

“The buildings also incorporate a number of sustainable design initiatives and the completion of these two buildings marks the end of the $200 million capital works program

the State Government committed to SkillsTech Australia’s Acacia Ridge Training Centre.”

Earlier this year Skills Tech Australia hosted a special Open Day for more than 500 Queenslanders interested in apprenticeships.

The Queensland Government had committed more than $200 million to the development of facilities at SkillsTech Australia to address skills shortages.

For further information about SkillsTech Australia and training opportunities, ph: 1800 654 447 or visit: www.skillstech.tafe.qld.gov.au

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Corrugated hoses can kink and tear which is why igus developed the 3D energy chain Triflex R for robot producers and users.

It is now available in three designs from Treotham Automation.

The first is a closed version to protect the cables on rough applications, such as welding spatters, chips, and dirt. The second is the Easy version in which the cables are simply pressed into the chain by hand and the third is a Light version.

The multi-dimensional, movable robot chain can have its length adjusted at any time thanks to its modular construction.

It can be either shortened or lengthened at any place. It achieves its high tensile strength using the “ball and socket” joint.

The individual elements are not connected to each other using extra steel cables similar, but with a simple connection like a trailer tow bar.

This ball and socket design ensures mobility in every direction. It is possible to turn about +/- 10° per link in the chain. This makes it much easier to guide the cables around difficult geometries.

Also, there is a defined freedom of movement in all three dimensions. The bending radius is the same in every direction, which also reduces stress on the chain itself, as well as the cables, and hoses.

The use of spring-rod modules generates a directed pre-tension. This

makes it possible to create a system where the chain is suspended and doesn’t get caught up in the working area.

igus also offers a Triflex RS set specially for robot applications with limited installation space.

This version guides the energy chain parallel to the robot arm to save space. It can be mounted directly on all attachment points on the robot.

Finally, protectors, quick attachment systems, and attachment modules for nearly any robot complete the wide product range.

The Easy version allows the cables and hoses – which are simply pressed into the energy chain – to be easily visible and accessible from the outside. This makes it possible to very quickly replace individual cables or the entire hose/cable package if service is needed.

This solution shortens the time needed for maintenance and overhauls and thus reduces the downtime for the robot.

The Easy Triflex R is now available in size 125 with a pinned connection (the so-called C version). This permits simple installation and removal of the links in the chain. The connection of the links of the chain is made using a spherical plain bearing – spherical cap and locking pin – which ensures form fitting power transmission. The linear tensile force absorption has

been increased to 4,000N. The energy chain can now compensate

for even greater torsion forces.Secondly, the Easy Triflex R is now

available with a further improved attachment system (the so-called B version). This provides up to four times as the radius stability so that much higher forces can be absorbed by the robot arm while still protecting the cables.

The Triflex R robot accessory package from igus includes well over 200 components.

From large welding to small palletising robots, every industrial application can now be covered.

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For many businesses, scissor lift systems are a second line consideration.

Their potential to raise efficiency and productivity is often overlooked.

However, this view may be limited.Optimum Handling Solutions hydraulic

scissor lift tables are becoming increasingly popular in diverse industries such as food manufacturing, printing, mining, cabinet making, metal parts and the construction industry.

Optimum recently carried out a project for a Queensland hospital, where the site had major redevelopment works. Pedestrian access was cut off to the mortuary section of the hospital.

This caused a major safety concern for the hospital.

Optimum Handling came up with the perfect solution.

It recommended using a hydraulic scissor lift table with a custom 2400mm x 1400mm slip free platform decked out with safety controlled gates and hand railing.

The scissor lift table carried up to three people and relayed equipment up

and into the morgue area with complete ease.

The Engineer and Safety Officers of Optimum Handling Solutions received commendations for their work and the operators are healthier and safer.

Optimum offers a wide range of applications to meet the customer needs and expectations.

Its scissor lifts are available with specific control functions to suit the customer’s requirements, from basic push button operation through to automatic sensor level control. Platform dimension, lift heights, weight capacities and control options can all be tailored to suit specific needs.

Optimum Handling SolutionsPh: 1800 066 008www.optimumgroup.com.au

Conquest Equipment Technologies has again expanded its growing range of cleaning equipment, with the release of the Conquest Tomcat floor scrubbers and EDGE Surface Preparation Technology.

With combined experience spanning more than 30 years, Conquest is a market leader in floor cleaning equipment.

In today’s demanding market they recognize the vital need for equipment that more than meets user requirements.

The new ultra heavy-duty cleaning machines are designed for the most demanding applications.

They are ideal for users who require the best in quality, reliability and guaranteed after sales support.

The Conquest Tomcat floor scrubbers are designed for cleaning large warehouses, mechanical workshops, manufacturing plants and any other rugged applications.

Contact the team at Conquest to book a demonstration.

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The cable and hose carrier TKA55 from Tsubaki Kabelschlepp was developed specifically for use in environments with heavy contamination from chips and dirt.

The all-round closed structure effectively prevents the intrusion of foreign bodies into the cable space, and allows for reliable protection right up to the connection area.

Wood, metal or plastic chips entering into the cable space of cable and hose carriers can quickly result in costly problems.

Carriers wear faster, the service life of the routed cables and hoses is shortened, and the availability of the entire machine or system is jeopardised.

Tsubaki Kabelschlepp has developed an impressive solution for these types of environments with their cable carrier TKA55.

The closed plastic cable carrier was awarded the Eco-Link label of excellence, and fulfils the very strict environmental compatibility standards of Tsubaki Group.

An optimised sideband and a cover contour with minimised gap dimensions effectively prevents functional faults caused by chips and dirt entering into or sticking to the cable carrier.

The compact new cover design fits seamlessly into one another and reach over the sidebands to form a compact, closed unit.

They offer secure hold even under severe mechanical stresses, such as when used with hydraulic lines.

The smooth, dirt-repellent contour of the sidebands with their encapsulated stroke

system prevents the intrusion of any foreign bodies.

The covers can be opened and removed easily on the inside or outside to load the cable carriers.

The interior of the TKA55 can be modularly partitioned with various divider solutions for even cable distribution.

The optimised geometry of the chain links and a triple encapsulated stroke system allows the TKA55 to span extensive unsupported sections.

The integrated gliding surfaces make the cable carrier the ideal solution for long travel lengths. Integrated noise damping ensures that the cable carrier is running silently and with low vibration at all times.

The closed cable carrier by Tsubaki Kabelschlepp is available in six interior widths between 50mm and 175mm.

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TURCK has introduced a new stainless steel version of the company’s junction boxes, designed to provide a robust connectivity solution on corrosive off-shore platforms. Featuring FM approval for Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations and rated IP67, the junction box ensures optimal performance in areas that present harsh environmental conditions such as dust, water and salt spray.

The new junction box features a cast 316 stainless steel housing to resist corrosion in salt spray environments, including chloride corrosion, to ensure continuous connectivity operation.

Designed for use on off-shore drilling platforms and other ocean-bound equipment, TURCK stainless steel junction boxes can be mounted directly on the machine in hazardous environments, with no enclosure required.

Further, to ensure the device meets industry specifications, the junction box receptacles are also stainless steel and rated IP67 as long as the ports are covered/connected.

“Stainless steel junction boxes advance the rugged dependability of our process automation connectivity products,” said Chris Vitale, Senior Product Manager for TURCK.

“Now, we can offer our customers a durable housing option while maintaining the

same trusted connectorized solution for their fieldbus networks.”

TURCK stainless steel junction boxes are available in six and eight port models, and can be utilized with M12 and 7/8” connectors sizes.

They can also be used with TURCK minifast connectors. Stainless steel junction boxes are designed to house existing circuit boards and receptacle housings.

These junction boxes simplify the connection of multiple field devices for Profibus-PA and Foundation Fieldbus networks.

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BAC Systems’ turned heads with a dazzling display at National Manufacturing Week in Sydney earlier this year.

BAC showcased its extensive range of workshop and storage equipment at the four-day event that attracted 8,500 visitors.

Organisers, Reed Exhibitions, awarded BAC Systems with the coveted Gold Exhibitor status, in recognition of many decades of continual exhibition at the event.

The NSW Minister for Trade and Investment and Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner MP, was

one of many visitors highly impressed with the BAC Systems display.

Mr Stoner visited the stand and applauded BAC Systems on its valuable contribution to the manufacturing industry in NSW.

Mr Stoner inspected the equipment on display and discussed issues relating to the NSW manufacturing climate.

The main feature of the BAC Systems stand at NMW 2012 was the BAC High-Density Drawer Storage Modules.

These cabinets use BAC drawers to create a

space-gaining solution for the storage of parts and tools, and are suitable for use across all industries.

Internationally recognised for their superior strength, simple functionality and innovation, BAC Drawer Storage Modules can be easily integrated into any workshop, lab, hangar or garage.

The modules can be combined with the versatile range of BAC workbenches and customized to suit specific needs.

The end result is a complete workshop solution.

Contact the technical sales team at BAC Systems to learn more about space gaining solutions for your workplace.

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In the 1990s, most warehousing operations used a combination of equipment –

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This combination is still used in many warehousing operations today but it is an expensive option.

Now there is a practical alternative – the Bendi Narrow Aisle Articulating Forklift – new machinery that has changed the face of warehousing.

Bendi is easy to operate and requires no guidance, no bottom beams and operates indoors and out.

It can stack the standard Australian pallet in aisles as narrow as 1750mm rack to rack and can lift up to 12.5m.

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AlburyCity Council has adopted a non-conventional approach to the provision of water and sewer infrastructure for Nexus, the city’s new 187ha precinct for large and heavy industry.

Released in November last year, Nexus incorporates the existing businesses Norske Skog (NSA), producer of 45 per cent of newsprint and magazine grades of paper in Australia, Overall Forge, Australia’s largest forge, and the Ettamogah Rail Hub.

Facing significant duplication costs for water and wastewater infrastructure to the precinct, Council engaged consultants GHD to develop the concept design and cost estimates for these services for Nexus.

In doing so, the opportunities for an Integrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) strategy became apparent.

Traditional methods of servicing industrial development lots to meet the requirements of high water supply demand industries results in over-capitalisation of infrastructure.

The basic principles of IWCM consider whole of catchment integration of natural resource use and management.

It addresses all water users, water sources and their sustainable and equitable use.

The implementation of this strategy is a significant divergence from the traditional approaches to industrial development.

The existing potable water infrastructure to the precinct will be used solely for potable purposes.

Tenants will be required to capture roof water for all for non-potable water uses, process water and site landscaping irrigation.

A study of long-term rainfall volumes and typical industrial water demand has shown that on-site capture should meet the needs of all but the largest of industrial water users. In fact, on-site capture will indefinitely

defer the need for AlburyCity to duplicate potable water mains and it is possible that it will eliminate the need altogether.

The NSA mill sources its water via an AlburyCity pipeline direct from the Murray River and has its own high capacity water treatment plant. If required, there is capacity for NSA to supply, raw water, potable water or a combination of treated process water and cooling water for large users.

In addition, the development standards for the precinct will require the use of water sensitive urban design measures and these will include minimising impervious surfaces and promoting the use of infiltration areas, grassed buffer strips and swales and rain gardens

Determining potential demands of the sewage discharge for industrial areas is highly uncertain as the actual flows will be dependent upon the industries that establish there.

To manage this uncertainty, it is proposed to utilise spare capacity in the existing NSA owned and operated sewage treatment plant, whilst simultaneously preparing to extend the AlburyCity sewerage infrastructure to Nexus.

This allows for a staged extension of Albury’s sewerage network, reducing upfront capital outlay whilst the uptake of Nexus occurs.

The implementation of the IWCM strategy will enable a lower capital cost implementation for Council and reduce service contributions for developers within Nexus.

For industry locating within Nexus, the IWCM strategy ensures their water security, will enable them to employ contemporary water efficiency practices from the first stages of the development and, most importantly, will deliver significant ongoing cost savings from their onsite capture of industrial water.

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The new system features the latest micro filtration membranes and an automatic self-cleaning system designed to maximise production.

“Over the past 12 months we have re-engineered the basic conventions revealing a system that is now fully modular and fully expandable,” says Les Briggs, manager of Absolute Filters.

Mr Briggs says the environmentally friendly new system can achieve significant cost savings through reduced water consumption.

“With some clever engineering Absolute Filters has successfully developed a universal system designed to accommodate electrical expansion, says Mr Briggs. “With our unique plug and play pre-cabled system, valuable time on site is not wasted.”

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“In the mining industry for instance, a singular membrane skid can be sent to say a mine or water treatment site, Mr Briggs says.

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Laser plastic welding, often referred to as “through-transmission welding,” is a process of bonding plastic using focused laser radiation.

The process much different to traditional metal welding.

The concept involves passing a focused laser beam through an upper, laser transmissive part to the interface of the two parts to be joined.

The laser light is turned into heat energy as it is absorbed by the lower joining partner.

The heat created at the interface creates a molten weld seam and the two plastics are fused.

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This year SEW-Eurodrive, a world leader in drive technology, celebrates 30 years in Australia.To mark this milestone, the company is planning a major celebration to coincide with the unveiling of its new $14 million Industrial Gears facility at a recently acquired site adjoining its headquarters at Tullamarine, Victoria. SEW Eurodrive Managing Director Robert Merola looks back on the past 30 years with great pride …

Robert Merola has been with SEW-Eurodrive since its Australian beginnings 30 years ago.In fact he was the first employee.

Merola joined the company as a “sales supervisor” after completing an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner.

“At that stage the company had only just opened its doors in Australia and I had no-one to supervise other than myself,” he recalls with a laugh.

But the company quickly recognized his ability. It didn’t take him long to rise through the

ranks to the position of General Manager. He held that job for 12 years before being appointed Managing Director – a title he has held since 1997.

Merola is a hands-on administrator who is just as comfortable on the factory floor as he is in the boardroom.

He has been the driving force behind the company’s amazing success in the past three decades.

From a single site at Tullamarine, the company has grown to become a truly national

manufacturing presence. SEW now boasts sites in Sydney, Adelaide,

Perth and Queensland and the operations at Tullamarine have grown continually.

And the distinctive logo of SEW-Eurodrive is now a familiar sight on industrial sites across the country.

Their drive solutions can be found throughout Australia in industries such as building and construction, mining, automotive, airport logistics, packaging, timber and ports and harbours.

The SEW-Eurodrive group is headquartered in Bruchsal, Germany. The German headquarters of the company celebrated its 80th Anniversary last year.

Its broad spectrum of integrated solutions includes geared motors and gear units, high torque industrial gear units, high-efficiency motors, electronic frequency inverters and servo drive systems, decentralised drive systems, plus engineered solutions and after-sales technical support/training.

“SEW-Eurodrive’s commitment to its customers, staff and to the community at large, has not waivered since the Australian operations commenced in 1982,” says Merola.

So what has been the secret to the company’s success?

“We have always been there for the customer, Merola says.

“Unlike many other companies we have never been after the ‘quick buck’.

“We have always taken a long-term, level-headed approach.

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tough times, but we have always been able to rebound a lot quicker than others.”

To further illustrate the point Merola says the company has never had to lay-off staff in a downturn.

“We have learned to keep our costs under control,” he says.

Also, the company has placed great emphasis on high quality, innovation and after sales service.

“You can’t go past German engineering,” Merola says with pride.

SEW-Eurodrive offers a 24-hour emergency service on all stock sold.

“Even if someone is having Christmas lunch and a breakdown occurs they will get service.”

The high quality equipment and high level of customer service is SEW’s main point of difference.

Merola cited two major highlights during his 30-year association with the company.

“The first was when we reached $50 million in turnover for a year – from memory it was 2003-2004, he recalls.

“That was a real buzz for me. Not only did we achieve a major goal, but I won a bottle of Grange from my accountant who bet we wouldn’t make it.”

But the jewel in the crown for Merola has been the company’s acquisition of a 10,000sqm site alongside its Tullamarine headquarters to house the company’s Industrial Gears division.

This is the key to company’s future in Australia.“We’re planning to officially open the

new complex in conjunction with the 30th

anniversary on November 1,” he says.The new $14 million facility will be fitted

out to produce and service the largest drives available in Australasia.

This state-of-the-art facility will feature cranes capable of handling 50 tonne loads, an automated two-pack paint line and storage capacity for in excess of 3000 pallets.

Merola says the new premises will allow the company to increase the amount of industrial drives it holds in stock, shortening waiting times for customers.

The new facility will be officially unveiled as part of a special 30th Anniversary dinner.

“We are planning to erect a giant marque at the rear of the building to accommodate 300 guests,” says Merola.

Guest will include state and federal politicians and local dignitaries as well as German Consulate and overseas SEW company representatives.

All Melbourne company staff and partners, all SEW state managers and selected existing customers and potential clients will also be invited.

Merola is a “glass half-full” kind of guy. He looks to the company’s future with great optimism.

Where will SEW-Eurodrive be in the next 30 years?

“My main goal is to reach the $100 million mark in annual turnover, Merola says.

“We’ve still got another $37 million to go.”

SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdPh: 03 9933 1000www.sew-eurodrive.com.au

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Stop throwing your money away on electric vacuum cleaners that are sure to fail. EXAIR vacuums have been engineered to withstand the dust, dirt, chips and liquids common to industrial environments. Ours have no electric motors or other moving parts to clog or wear out.Our 30 Day Unconditional Guarantee assures your complete satisfaction. Let our five year “Built To Last” warranty give you the peace of mind that your vacuum will always work and end your trips to the dumpster.

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The Vac-u-Gun™ uses compressed air to provide solutions to a wide variety of industrial housekeeping problems. This versatile tool is a vacuum gun, blow gun and a transfer tool all in one. Three Vac-u-Gun systems with tools are available.

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The compressed air powered Reversible Drum Vac™ will quickly fill or empty a 205 litre drum in 90 seconds. Coolant sumps can be easily refilled, floor spills vacuumed or contaminated liquids transferred to filtration tanks in minutes.

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Chip Vac™ is powered by compressed air and vacuums chips directly into a 205 litre drum. It is easy to move from drum to drum to keep materials separate for recycling. Clean chips from floors, fixtures, work surfaces and machines.

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Heavy Duty Dry Vac™ attaches to an ordinary 205 litre open-top drum to turn it into a powerful, industrial duty vacuum cleaner. It has been engineered to vacuum more dry materials in less time than ordinary vacs. Ideal for abrasives.

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Coming Events

Editorial submission deadlines

AugustWA Safety Show

Location: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre

Date: Aug 7-9, 2012

Contact: Australian Exhibition and Conferences Ph: 1800 817 339www.wasafetyshow.com

QLD Supply Chain & Logistics Conference 2012

Location: Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane

Date: Aug 23-24

Contact: Supply Chain & Logistics Association of AustraliaPh: 1300 920 439www.qldscc.com

SeptemberElectronexElectronics design & assembly expo

Location: Australian Technology Park, Sydney

Date: Sept 12-13

Contact: Australasian Exhibitions & Events Pty LtdPh: 03 9676 2133www.electronex.com.au

ACE Qld 2012Australia’s biggest construction & equipment expo

Location: RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane

Date: Oct 4-6

Contact: Exhibitions & Trade FairsPh: 02 9556 7999www.aceqld.com.au

OctSafety Show SydneySydney Materials Handling

Location: Sydney Showground, Olympic Park

Date: Oct 23-25, 2012

Contact: Australian Exhibition and Conferences Ph: 03 8672 1200www.thesafetyshow.com.auwww.materialshandling.net.au

Clean Scene

Location: Sydney Showground, Olympic Park

Date: Oct 23-25, 2012

Contact: National Cleaning Suppliers Association (NCSA) Ph: 03 8672 1200www.cleansceneshow.com.au

2013Auspack Plus Packaging & processing machinery & materials exhibition

Location: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

Date: May 7-10, 2013

Contact: Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA)www.auspackplus.com.au

New venture … the new IWC showroom at Burleigh

QHDC Australia, a Gold Coast family-owned business with over 25 years experience in protective coatings and shopping trolleys is spreading its wings.

The company is diversifying some of its focus into wheels, castors, stock trolleys, hand trucks and other materials handling lines with the opening of a stunning new showroom and retail/trade outlet at Burleigh on the Qld Gold Coast.

Trading as Industrial Wheels and Castors (IWC), a division of QHDC, the new venture incorporates a large showroom with a huge range of industrial and institutional castors and wheels.

“We believe this is the biggest range in South East Queensland,” says Store Manager, Adam Sully. “With the support of our parent company QHDC, we have sourced many well known brands from around the world to ensure that we have as many applications as possible covered from our large stock holdings.”

Included in the range are specialised scaffolding castors, premium heavy-duty wheels and castors with capacities up to 7.5 tons.

There is also an extensive range of castors and wheels for high temperature

applications up to 300°C and specially designed polyurethane models with highly resilient tyres that are made specifically for road and flight cases.

To assist customers make a selection there is a large wall chart highlighting key features and ideal applications for each wheel type. So not only can you see samples of every product – there are tools to assist in making the right selection.

Also on display is a wide range of trolleys of all kinds including shopping, stock handling and flat deck styles. There are hand trucks and stair climbers, appliance movers and small folding trolleys that will fit into the car boot. Customers can visit the showroom and “try before they buy.”

Looking ahead IWC sees many opportunities to increase its business, particularly with the Commonwealth Games scheduled for the Gold Coast in 2018.

“It’s a good time to be branching out,” says Adam Sully. “Business conditions can only improve after a long period of uncertainty.”

QHDCPh: 07 5593 4718www.qhdc.com.au

Diversifying … focus on wheels, castors and stock

QHDC rolls out new showroom

Editorial submissions for the October and November editions of Industry Update are now invited.

Please note: Early deadlines will apply for both editions.

The deadline for the October edition is Friday, August 24.

The deadline for the November edition is Friday, September, 28.

To make life easy, why not send two editorials to cover both editions.

Editorial should be sent to: [email protected]

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Specialist industrial, factory and lab seatinga division of Uplifting Solutionsergonomic business furniture

18/3 Apollo St Warriewood NSW 2102Phone: 1300 79 80 50

Fax: 1300 79 80 52Email: [email protected]

www.industrychairs.com.au

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Sit Stand Stool Anti-Microbial Lab Stool

Lab Spider

Clam - tough PU factory chair

NHP and Cosmotec have introduced a new range of Kryos² filter fans, offering a simple and cost effective solution for enclosure cooling applications.

Ideal for applications where the maximum ambient temperature is less than the required internal enclosure temperature, the Kryos² filter fans cover an air flow rate range of 35m³/hr to 990 m³/hr – each complete with an IP54 rating.

This new generation of filter fans boast a compact design, clip-in grill and filter feature and screwless terminations that allows quick and easy installation.

The new range of Kryos² also achieves improved sealing between the cabinet and external environment, with the added option of additional filters to increase the units protection degree to IP55.

The versatile Kryos² can reverse the flow direction from pull to push by simply reversing the orientation of the fan.

It offers a level of flexibility to satisfy a vast range of application requirements.

The entire Kryos² range complies with all applicable standards and approvals. It is compatible with the old generation Kryos GKF/V cut-outs.

NHP Electrical Engineering Pty LtdPh: 1300 647 647 (NHP NHP)www.nhp.com.au

Cost effective … the Kryos² filter fan from NHP

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1300 79 22 17www.cornerstoneautosys.com.ausales@cornerstoneautosys.com.auCASI ANZ Pty Ltd, BRISBANE, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE

AustraliaWide Service

ORDER FULFILLMENT & WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION

CASI – Cornerstone Automation Systems Inc expertise in system conveyors,check weigh & cubing, manifesting, sortation systems, automation systems,order picking systems, distribution solutions, order fulfilment, labelling,shipping systems, custom robotics, box opening systems, software, PC/PLCmaterials handling controls and customization allows infinite flexibility.Each system is built from a long list of standard products and configured tothe application.The No Surprises Approach to Systems Integration & AutomationCASI utilizes a pre-engineered approach to systems integration that is uniquein our industry. All systems are fully built and tested at our facility before theyare shipped and installed. So any issues are rectified prior to delivery not atthe time of commissioning.Our approach prevents costly downtime that can be painful for your operationand guarantees our systems go in smoothly. We are confident in ourmethodology, as it has generated repeat business for us and allowed ourcustomers to implement the automation they need without the pain anddowntime of custom systems.Service you can depend on 24/7/365In today’s competitive environment, no one can afford for shipments to be latedue to system downtime. CASI offers 24/7/365 support via WebEx or on-sitevisit when required. Emergency service is delivered quickly, bringing yoursystem back to peak performance in short order.CASI offers on-site technical support for all systems and hardware we sell.Our field service engineers are on call 24 hours per day, seven days a week,365 days a year.

The new CASI Core PC based controller hassome great features including solid state driveand Windows 7 OS. The optional CASI Core Smodel runs SQL.

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