Australasian Business Coverage Issue 14

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Australasian Business Coverage

Featuring City of Sydney, Brisbane Airport, Haulmax,

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Australasian Business Coverage Issue 14

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EDITOR'Sn o t e sWelcome to Issue 14 of Australasian Business Coverage.We are proud to feature a range of companies, from Haulmax to Waikato Milking and Wiley. As well as these, we have focused on the City of Sydney, a place world renown for its vibrancy, multiculturalism and natural beauty. The state capital of New South Wales is the most populous city in Australia and Oceania. With its rich history, internationally-recognised tourist attractions and exciting calendar of events, it is vital that the city is run effectively.We look into on how the City of Sydney government authority manages an area covering just over 26 square kilometres keeping the needs of residents and tourists in mind at all times.We also get an insight into the workings of Brisbane Airport through Leonie Vandeven, Media and Corporate Communications Manager who explains its vision to not just to simply serve its purpose as a gateway to Australia, but to be the preferred choice for passengers, airlines, business and the community.

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CITY OF SYDNEY

COOK MEDICAL AUSTRALIA

BRISBANE AIRPORT

HAULMAX

WAIKATO MILKING SYSTEMS

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PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT THRIVING IN MELBOURNEThe inner-city construction boom hit record levels in 2014 as the number of new dwellings completed in the City of Melbourne reached 6300, double the number completed in 2013 and three times the long-term average.Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the City of Melbourne’s Development Activity Monitor reveals a further 13,500 dwellings in 59 residential developments are under construction and due to be completed in the next three years.“This boom in development and construction boosts employment and the economy. An additional 76,000 jobs have been generated in the City of Melbourne in the past six years and our Gross Local Product has increased by $20 billion,” the Lord Mayor said.“As the fastest-growing municipality in

Australia, we welcomed an additional 11,000 Melburnians in 2013 so it’s no surprise that residential development continues to flourish.”In 2014, 6319 new apartments were completed, which is triple the long-term average of 2100 since we began tracking residential development in 2002.Ninety-three proposed developments have town planning approval and will yield 21,000 dwellings when constructed. A further 92 developments have applied for permits totalling 26,000 dwellings.Councillor Ken Ong, Chair of Council’s Planning portfolio, said: “The City of Melbourne is working hard to plan for growth by ensuring we have diversity and quality in our housing stock, as well as infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing community.”

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RIO TINTO ANNOUNCES $2BN SHARE BUY-BACKRio Tinto delivers underlying earnings of $9.3 billion and announces a 12 per cent increase in full year dividend and a $2.0 billion share buy-back.Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said “Last year, we made a clear commitment to materially increase cash returns to our shareholders. We have delivered this today through a 12 per cent increase in our full year dividend and a proposed $2.0

billion share buy-back. These represent a total cash return to shareholders, in respect of 2014, of almost $6.0 billion.

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ABB WINS LARGE PETRONAS CONTRACTABB has won a large contract to supply electrical systems for PETRONAS’s second floating LNG plant, the PFLNG2.The work, worth more than $50 million, will see ABB install and optimise the facility’s electrical side by designing, manufacturing, and supplying transformers, switchboards, motor-control centres, and a power management system.ABB will also manage the installation of the equipment and ensure the electrical supply is integrated with systems it is powering.It was awarded the contract by JGC Corporation, which is building the floating processing plant for

PETRONAS, in conjunction with Samsung Heavy Industries of Korea.Head of ABB’s process automation division, Peter Terwiesch, said the company is delighted to win this project,.“FLNG is a market with great potential and we are well placed to deliver to it with our vast experience in floating production, our extensive manufacturing base, and solutions in offshore oil and gas; our electrical system solution incorporates the latest technologies adapted to the offshore environment.”The machinery and controls supplied by ABB for PFLNG2 will be accommodated in two electrical houses, or e-houses, that run to the lenght of a five storey building.The PFLNG 2 will be built in Geoje, Korea, where Shell built its Prelude FLNG ship.The FLNG market is opening up new options for the oil and gas industry.The new technology means the company will be able to access gas resources previously regarded as “stranded”, with the process being touted as the potential saviour of the LNG industry as high costs continue to hamstring onshore projects.


DHL OPENS NEW $120M SUPPLY CHAIN FACILITY IN WESTERN SYDNEYDHL Supply Chain have launched a new 90,000 square metre supply chain campus in Sydney’s western suburbs, with NSW premier Mike Baird MP presiding over the opening.The NSW Premier congratulated DHL Supply Chain on the creation of 500 new jobs at its new warehousing sites at Horsley Park.“DHL’s expansion plans over the next few years means that number will continue to grow,” Baird said.“The NSW Government’s massive infrastructure program for Western Sydney is giving companies like DHL the confidence to invest in this vibrant region.”The $120 million DHL Campus features some of the company’s most innovative technological developments, including measures to reduce costs and create new sustainability initiatives.

A multi-million dollar automation solution has provided retailers with improved speed to market whilst significantly reducing the warehousing labour requirements.To support environmental objectives, DHL has invested in a polystyrene extruder, capable of reducing a semi-trailer load of foam packaging down to one pallet of solid material.DHL senior solution design manager Mark Hopes said the extruder not only decreased landfill output but also recycling the waste into a “viable and valuable product” which is resalable as a building material.The campus also has a biomass facility which reduces 60 per cent of landfill produced down to 5 per cent, and fuels water heating for washing pallets and crates.The new DHL facility is also closely involved in supply chain logistics for Australian airline Qantas, ensuring full supply of above-wing products for all of their domestic and international flights.DHL national quality manager for airline business solutions Michael Bowels said DHL Supply Chain was closely involved in the planning of supply for Qantas, forecasting the needs for individual flights based information gathered by the airline.

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“We are privy to that information via monthly reports,” Bowels said.“Qantas are our main airline customer, so we’re a lot more engaged in this than our traditional business units.“There’s the added pressure that if we don’t do our job properly, you don’t get a meal on your flight.”DHL have plans to continue expanding the new supply chain campus, from the four buildings now in place to a further two in the next year which will bring the facility to more than 100,000 square metres.DHL Supply Chain Australia managing director Saul Resnick said DHL was experiencing continued demand for warehousing space in Sydney.“Our customers are increasingly more willing to go into multi-user warehouses as they value the flexibility in overhead and labour

costs to accommodate their changing business requirements,” he said.“With expected new business and customer expansion, we are looking to build another three facilities in the coming years,” said,“DHL is proud to support continued growth and employment in Western Sydney and more importantly, help Australia’s leading companies supply products to consumers, from toothpaste and snacks, to computers and life-saving medications.”Resnick said DHL Supply Chain had 600 staff ten years ago, a labour force which has grown to more than 3000 staff across 50 locations nationwide, supplying Airline, Automotive, Consumer, Energy, Healthcare and Retail industries, with a warehousing footprint currently in excess of 570,000 square meters.


FONTERRA COMMISSIONS NEW INGREDIENTS PLANT IN THE NETHERLANDSNew Zealand-based Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has commissioned its new dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen, in the north of the Netherlands.The plant produces whey and lactose specialty ingredients that will be used in high-value paediatric, maternal, and sports nutrition products by Fonterra and its global customers. Built on a 25 hectare site that has been developed in partnership with Dutch cheese manufacturer A-ware Food Group, the plant is Fonterra’s first wholly owned and operated ingredients plant in Europe.Chief Executive Theo Spierings said the plant forms part of Fonterra’s fully integrated global supply chain from the farm gate direct to global consumers, using Fonterra’s milk pools and manufacturing sites in New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.“The commissioning of our new plant in Heerenveen further strengthens our ability to deliver high quality, advanced dairy nutrition that meets the needs of our priority markets and global customers.“Fonterra has substantial intellectual property in the manufacture of

functional whey protein ingredients and had been looking for some time for a source of high quality whey to enable us to commercialise these innovations.“Our partnership with A-ware Food Group fits well with our strategic priorities aimed at increasing the volume and value of our ingredients and branded products,” said Mr Spierings.Fonterra Regional Director for Ingredients in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia & CIS (EMEA) Hans Huistra said the plant’s location and capacity would enable Fonterra to better serve its European and global customer base, delivering a secure, reliable source of high quality ingredient products.The new plant will produce 5,000 metric tonnes of whey protein and 25,000 metric tonnes of lactose annually. It will operate around the clock: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Approximately 50 new employees currently work for Fonterra at the site.A-ware Food Group’s adjacent cheese plant was also recently commissioned on schedule.

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IINET AND NETFLIX ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIPiiNet fixed line broadband customers, across all brands, will have access to hours of the latest television and movie content, quota-free, after the Internet Service Provider today announced a partnership with Netflix.Following confirmation from Netflix that it will launch locally on 24 March, iiNet’s broadband, Naked DSL, NBN and iiNet TV with Fetch customers* will have access to as much Netflix content as they like, without it counting against their monthly quota.iiNet’s Chief Executive Officer David Buckingham said the introduction of Netflix to the Australian market will be a game changer.“We couldn’t be happier about Netflix launching in Australia. It opens up a whole world of affordable entertainment options for our customers and we’re adamant about ensuring the content is easily accessible to as many people as possible,” said David.“In addition to our partnership with FetchTV, Netflix significantly strengthens our entertainment offering and we expect it to be an extremely popular option for all those avid television and movie fans out there.”Paul Perryman, Netflix’s Director of Business Development, said the iiNet

partnership will play an important role in the launch of the Netflix service Down Under.“Working with iiNet to offer quota-free Netflix content gives more people the opportunity to familiarise themselves with who we are and what our service offers,” said Paul.“We’re confident that Australian audiences will love Netflix and we’re looking forward to shaking things up in the local subscription TV market.”iiNet, Internode, Westnet and Adam fixed line broadband customers who subscribe to the Australian Netflix service can enjoy thousands of hours of popular movies and TV shows including Netflix originals House of Cards, Bloodline, Grace & Frankie and Marco Polo, and Disney films such as Frozen and Maleficent.


QANTAS ANNOUNCE PROFIT IN HALF YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTSQantas has reported an Underlying Profit Before Tax of $367 million and a Statutory Profit After Tax of $206 million for the six months ended 31 December 2014.This Underlying Profit Before Tax is Qantas’ best first-half performance since 2010 and an improvement of $619 million compared with the same period last year.The main factors in the underlying improvement were: $374 million - Qantas Transformation program benefits; $208 million - reduced depreciation; $162 million - increased revenue per available seat kilometre; $59 million - removal of the carbon

tax; and $33 million - lower fuel prices.The Group achieved a 4.8 per cent reduction in comparable unit cost and a 2.1 per cent increase in revenue to $8.1 billion, driven by rapid progress with Qantas Transformation and recovering yields and loads in a stabilising environment.The Group is now targeting $675 million of transformation benefits in financial year 2015, up from the previous target of $600 million. Combined with the $204 million in benefits realised in financial year 2014, this will result in total benefits of at least $875 million by 30 June 2015.All operating segments of the Qantas Group were profitable in the half, at an Underlying Earnings Before Interest and Tax level.Qantas International was profitable for the first time since the Global Financial Crisis, with Underlying EBIT of $59 million representing a turnaround of $321 million on the prior corresponding period. The business is expected to achieve its

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QANTAS ANNOUNCE PROFIT IN HALF YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS

target – announced in 2011 – of a return to profit in financial year 2015.In the domestic market, Qantas and Jetstar reported combined Underlying EBIT of close to $300 million.Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said the result showed that the Group was executing the right plan with discipline and speed.“The decisive factor in our best half-year result for four years was our complete focus on the Qantas Transformation program,” Mr Joyce said.“It’s clear that without the impact of transformation, we would not be announcing a profit today.

“Our people have worked hard and made a huge contribution to bring about the change we need. They deserve great credit for this result.“What sets this transformation apart is that we are reducing costs permanently while at the same time delivering Qantas’ best ever fleet, product and service.“We are meeting or exceeding all our targets as we build a sustainable future for Qantas with an emphasis on growing long-term shareholder value.“Our financial position is significantly stronger because of the actions we’ve taken, and we are giving Qantas a solid foundation for growth in earnings.”


DIAGEO UNVEIL BRAND NEW HIGH-TECH WAREHOUSE IN SYDNEYDiageo Australia, maker of well-known liquor brands such as Johnnie Walker and Bundaberg Rum, has unveiled a 26,000 pallet capacity warehouse in Sydney’s western suburbs.Diageo’s Global Head of Supply, David Cutter officially opened the Huntingwood-based warehouse following a 20-month project, which saw the company invest $21.5 million in the new facility.The warehouse is located alongside Diageo Australia’s primary manufacturing site in Huntingwood.According to Diageo Australia Supply Director, Joe Russo the investment in the warehouse will deliver considerable cost savings to Diageo and cements Diageo’s commitment to manufacturing in Australia in the long term.Prior to building the new warehouse, Diageo stored most of its inventory at a third party facility. With the new warehouse now on its doorstep, Diageo Australia will reduce its carbon emissions by 110 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide annually – the equivalent of taking 35 standard passenger vehicles off the road every year.This carbon reduction will contribute

to Diageo’s 2020 target of reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions from direct operations by 50%, plus 30% across its total supply chain.Cutter said Diageo’s recently announced 2020 Sustainability and Responsibility targets reflect the need to better manage water stewardship and carbon emissions across Diageo’s total supply chain.“This forward thinking, holistic approach to sustainability means that we will work even harder with suppliers globally to decouple the growth of our business from our impact on the environment,” Cutter said.Work on the facility began in May 2014. State-of-the-art technology allowed it to be built with a smaller than average footprint of 5,000m2.

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AUSGROUP TO CREATE 100 JOBS AFTER BEING AWARDED CHEVRON CONTRACTResources contractor AusGroup has continued navigating the sea change from construction to operations by landing maintenance work with Chevron worth hundreds of millions of dollars.Subsidiary AGC Industries was awarded the five-year contract to provide brownfield maintenance and support services for the operational phase of all of Chevron’s WA assets, including the Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG projects.At least 100 jobs will be created. While AusGroup declined to disclose the value of the work, it is estimated at being worth more than $300 million.Managing director Stuart Kenny said the win was a realisation of a shift to operational services once the construction boom in energy and mining subsided.“It’s very much a landmark contract,” Mr Kenny said. “It demonstrates the change in direction that was taken a couple years ago that is now really starting to pay off. It’s really about focusing on recurring revenue streams.”The Chevron contract includes potential extensions of up to five years.“It could lead to 10 years work,” Mr Kenny said.“This is a continuation of a relationship we’ve had with Chevron for a number

of years.”AusGroup did more than $100 million in fabrication work for Gorgon and is working on the hooking-up of the Wheatstone platform.In line with the wind-down in construction, the company has made cutbacks to the operating and cost structure of its Kwinana-based fabrication business.The changes in February led to the departure of executive general manager Michael Bourke, who had headed the fabrication and business units. A Singapore-based fabrication business remained unchanged.AusGroup has existing multi-year service contracts with Woodside for the North West Shelf Project and Alcoa of Australia.The contractor recently switched financiers from Australia’s Wingate Group to Singapore’s DBS Bank, entering a $US20 million facility agreement at a reduced interest rate.Shares in the Singapore-listed company have recently been trading near historic lows. Yesterday they rose S0.5Â¢ to S22Â¢ in light trading.“Because there’s no numbers associated with (the contract), the market over there truly doesn’t fully appreciate this,” Mr Kenny said.

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CITY OF SYDNEY

Guiding the way to keep Sydney Australia’s prime city moving forward

The City of Sydney is the local government authority responsible for the city centre and more than 30 suburbs. This area covers just over 26 square kilometres extending from Sydney Harbour at Rushcutters Bay, to Glebe and Annandale in the west, from Sydney Park and Rosebery in the south to Centennial Park and Paddington in the east.It provides services for more than 180,000 residents and 20,000 businesses, as well as the daily influx of workers and visitors into the City. On any given day, the local population swells to more than 1 million with people commuting, doing business, shopping, playing, studying, or experiencing the sights of Sydney.These services extend from running a network of libraries, street cleansing, maintaining roads, assessing development applications, collecting waste and recycling, maintaining parks, playgrounds and gardens, sports venues and community centres.

Aworld renown for its vibrancy, multiculturalism and natural beauty. The state capital of New South Wales is the most populous city

in Australia and Oceania. With its rich history, internationally-recognised tourist attractions and exciting calendar of events, it is vital that the city is run effectively.


The City of Sydney’s remit is simple: to advance and enhance its reputation as Australia’s premier city on a global level. It does this through:• encouraging, fostering and providing small business support• delivering innovative design and major redevelopment projects• producing, maintaining and supporting a range of public art projects• making sure the City’s many beautiful buildings, landmarks and heritage are preserved• funding major events such as the Sydney Festival, the Sydney Mardi Gras, Biennale and the Sydney Writers’ Festival• producing internationally acclaimed events such as Sydney New Year’s Eve, Art & About and Chinese New Year

• promoting Sydney as a tourist destination and providing services for its visitors.

SYDNEY 2030An important part of the City of Sydney’s work is focusing on what residents and businesses in the area believe would benefit the area. Back in 2007, the City of Sydney set out to ask both groups what they wanted to see in the next 20 years and beyond to achieve a collective vision for Sydney’s future development.“People told us they wanted a city that cares about the environment, has a strong economy, supports the arts and that connects its people to each other and the rest of the world,” it says. “As a result, Sustainable Sydney 2030 is now the cornerstone of everything we do.”

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Since 2013 QMC has headed The City of Sydney Granite Paving Panel and has redeveloped streetscape throughout the city in and amongst busy retail, business and residential precincts.

July 2015 will see QMC complete the Broadway Cycle Link from the University of Sydney to Ultimo TAFE, a project for The City of Sydney unrelated to the Granite Paving Program.

QMC has constructed new roads and bridges in NSW and Queensland. They have strengthened bridges to extend their design life and also rehabilitated bridges and creeks following extensive fl ood damage.

In Central Queensland QMC has worked since 2004 on Ports and LNG Projects. Our team there has worked in Brisbane and throughout regional parts of Queensland.

QMCs Managing Director attributes the company’s success to fi nancial and managerial stability. The business capability and capacity comes down to the willingness of key managers to engage with its clients. QMC approaches each project as a stakeholder and want the same outcomes as our clients and the communities we are constructing for.

In Sydney, QMC Group reconstructed 4000m2 of Pitt Street Mall between King & Market St, arguably the busiest Mall in the Southern Hemisphere amongst major business and retail precincts. The works also involved some major high voltage infrastructure on Market and Pitt St and structural works on Westfi elds Sydney City Development.

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QMC Group’s projects are always multi-disciplined, complex and challenging.

Often the works are in very busy places with fast track programs and continuous exposure to regulatory authorities, the media, large corporate organisations and political influences. These type of projects require a 24/7 commitment to deliver, and the delivery shall never compromise safety, the environment or quality.

We measure our customer satisfaction by repeat business. For the last 10years our repeat business is 95%. QMC Groups greatest satisfaction is working again and again with our clients and their communities.

QMCs Managing Director attributes the Company’s success to financial and managerial stability. The business capability and capacity comes down to the willingness of key managers to engage with its clients. QMC approach each project as a stakeholder and want the same outcomes as our clients and the communities we are constructing for. PORTS & LNG FACILITIES

In Central Qld QMC has worked since 2004 on Ports and LNG Projects. Our Central Qld team has worked in Brisbane and throughout regional parts of Queensland.

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MAIN ROADS ACCREDITEDQMC has constructed new roads and bridges in NSW and Qld. They have strengthened bridges to extend their design life and also rehabilitated bridges and creeks following extensive fl ood damage.

REDEVELOPMENT OF PITT ST MALL, SYDNEYQMC Group reconstructed 4000m2 of Pitt Street Mall between King & Market St, arguably the busiest Mall in the Southern hemisphere amongst major business and retail precincts. The works also involved some major high voltage infrastructure on Market and Pitt St and structural works on Westfi elds Sydney City Development.

Since 2013 QMC heads The City of Sydney Granite Paving Panel and has redeveloped streetscape throughout the City in and amongst busy retail, business and residential precincts.July 2015 will see QMC complete the Broadway Cycle Link from the University of Sydney to Ultimo TAFE, a project for The City of Sydney unrelated to the Granite Paving Program.

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QMC Group’s projects are always multi-disciplined, complex and challenging.

Often the works are in very busy places with fast track programs and continuous exposure to regulatory authorities, the media, large corporate organisations and political influences. These type of projects require a 24/7 commitment to deliver, and the delivery shall never compromise safety, the environment or quality.

We measure our customer satisfaction by repeat business. For the last 10years our repeat business is 95%. QMC Groups greatest satisfaction is working again and again with our clients and their communities.

QMCs Managing Director attributes the Company’s success to financial and managerial stability. The business capability and capacity comes down to the willingness of key managers to engage with its clients. QMC approach each project as a stakeholder and want the same outcomes as our clients and the communities we are constructing for. PORTS & LNG FACILITIES

In Central Qld QMC has worked since 2004 on Ports and LNG Projects. Our Central Qld team has worked in Brisbane and throughout regional parts of Queensland.

SYDNEY PARK STORMWATER HARVESTING PROJECT

MAIN ROADS ACCREDITEDQMC has constructed new roads and bridges in NSW and Qld. They have strengthened bridges to extend their design life and also rehabilitated bridges and creeks following extensive fl ood damage.

REDEVELOPMENT OF PITT ST MALL, SYDNEYQMC Group reconstructed 4000m2 of Pitt Street Mall between King & Market St, arguably the busiest Mall in the Southern hemisphere amongst major business and retail precincts. The works also involved some major high voltage infrastructure on Market and Pitt St and structural works on Westfi elds Sydney City Development.

Since 2013 QMC heads The City of Sydney Granite Paving Panel and has redeveloped streetscape throughout the City in and amongst busy retail, business and residential precincts.July 2015 will see QMC complete the Broadway Cycle Link from the University of Sydney to Ultimo TAFE, a project for The City of Sydney unrelated to the Granite Paving Program.

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Sustainable Sydney 2030 will make Sydney a green, global and connected city. “The City is fast becoming a leading environmental performer and our sustainability plan guides what we do – sustainable development is not just about the physical environment but it is also about fostering Sydney’s economy, society and culture into our plans.”

MAJOR DEVELOPMENTSTo ensure Sydney is always improving, the government authority is consistently undertaking improvement projects. Currently there are six major redevelopment sites across the local area, all in different stages of construction.One of the city’s biggest urban

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development projects is the Ashmore precinct. Located in Erskineville and on the border of Alexandria, the 17-hectare site will be a new residential neighbourhood with local shops, cafés and a small supermarket.Work will continue over the next decade to eventually house around 6,000 residents. Along the way, new streets will be created (some with separated bicycle lanes), a large central park and systems to manage stormwater.Another area undergoing urban redevelopment is Barangaroo, a 22 hectare site formerly known as Darling Harbour east. Here, residential, retail and commercial buildings will eventually cater for up to 23,000 workers and 2,000 residents.

Plans for the area include a high-rise hotel, the location of which is being reviewed by Lend Lease – the developer for Barangaroo South precinct.Another area is Central Park, which occupies nearly 6 hectares on Broadway which is being transformed into a residential area, with some offices, shops and cafés.

GREEN SQUARE & HAROLD PARKAs part of Sustainable Sydney 2030, an area named Green Square is set to become a true exemplar of green living with developments linked to recycled water, people linked to shops, parks, gardens and entertainment with bike and walking routes, and public transport.At the heart of the Green Square development is the new town centre, a major new residential, retail and cultural hub, with an investment of $440 million over the next 10 years. For the Harold Park regeneration, the City adopted new planning controls following extensive consultation with the local community to balance the interests of residents, businesses and the land owners, and the need to meet targets for new inner-city housing. This $1.1 billion project includes 1,250 new residences that will be home to around 2,500 people. These tomes will be close to light rail, new parks and nearly 2 kilometres of walking and cycling paths will connect Harold Park to the surrounding area. Using a former tram depot on the site, new homes will be able to use less energy and water, again contributing to the 2030 vision.


CITY TRANSFORMATIONAlong with multimillion dollar urban developments, the government works hard to introduce new measures to improve transport and connectivity. One of the city’s busiest streets, George Street, will undergo one of the biggest transformations ever seen in Sydney when the light rail line is introduced. The revamped street will become an easy way to travel between key attractions from the the harbour through the city centre to Chinatown. Along with this, the new Central Business Districy and South East

Light Rail will travel from Circular Quay along George Street to Central Station and on to Moore Park, then to Kingsford via Anzac Parade and Randwick via Alison Road and High Street.Functionality is important - but so is making Sydney an even more beautiful city. To this end, a $9.3 million plan is being undertaken to display public art in collaboration with renowned international curator, Barbara Flynn. The works are expected to be installed from 2017, in line with the implementation of the light rail line on George Street.

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It has been at the forefront of creating minimally invasive medical devices and improving the way they are delivered to hospitals and doctors, the main focus always being the patients’ needs.

COOK MEDICALParent company Cook Medical was founded in 1963 in Bloomington, Indiana. The organisation’s story really does show it is possible to change the world even if you have to start at the very bottom.Founder Bill Cook originally ran the business from a spare bedroom in his apartment, and it quickly grew. Cook Medical was the first company to package the three primary components for percutaneous catheterisation (needles, wire guides, and catheters) in one convenient set

Since its inception in 1979, Cook Medical Australia has been intent on continuing to deliver simpler, more

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By the next decade, the company had expanded from the US into Europe and Asia and by the end of the ’70s, the volume of products that Cook Medical shipped allowed doctors to perform 2,000 cardiovascular catheterisations per day.

AUSTRALIAN HQWith more than 500 staff, Cook Medical Australia is headquartered at the $30 million purpose-built factory at Brisbane Technology Park, Eight Mile Plains.Acutely aware of the organisation’s impact on the environment, it has this year taken a major step to reduce its carbon footprint and power bill by installing a 706 square metre field of solar panels on the roof of the building.The installation is the largest of its kind in Asia Pacific, utilising advanced

solar panel technology called PERC (passivated emitter rear contact).Barry Thomas, Cook Medical Vice President and Managing Director of Cook Medical Australia said it was a simple decision to benefit from alternative energy.“We have a roof and lots of sun, so harnessing solar power was an obvious solution to reduce costs for us and the environment. The investment was significant, but even so we expect our solar panels will pay for themselves within 15 years.“Using alternative energy to power manufacturing still isn’t mainstream, but given the benefits it’s completely logical. We’ve chosen an extremely efficient technology, and the panels are now offsetting on average 30 per cent of the power we use each day.”

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The installation of the panels was finished in January, and was carried out by local company, Positronic Solar, who recommended and installed the custom-design using some of the most advanced technology available.

DIVISIONSCook Medical has approximately 16,000 products available in its catalogue, catering for uses in a wide range of medical departments. For this reason, it is separated into medical divisions to differentiate between the range of instruments it manufactures. These are:• Aortic Intervention• Critical Care• Endoscopy• Interventional Radiology• Lead Management• Otolaryngology• Peripheral Intervention• Reproductive Health• Surgery• Urology

The spectrum of devices has expanded as Cook has grown through theyears, with the main aim being to provide minimal discomfort to patients butmaximum efficiency for doctors and delivering results.

ETHICS & COMPLIANCEAlthough Cook Medical has branched out into many different countries acrossthe globe, it has never forgotten its principles and takes pride in continuing its initial promise throughout all its work.The philosophy of founder Bill Cook has always been simple: Do the right thing. From the days of Cook telling employees ethics and compliance measures to each and every individual, now the company has a dedicate d team and programme to carry the company culture on to future generations of employees.Crucial to any business is the relationships it builds with customers. In Cook Medical’s case, this is made more complex and delicate as it concerns both medical professionals and most importantly patients. The company’s success in Australia and beyond has been partly down to the hard work it puts into maintaining all of its external relationships.“The doctor-patient relationship is sacred,” the company says. “This relationship should be supported but not interfered with. We have a responsibility to protect the patient’s right to quality care, access to information, and privacy.

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“We believe customers deserve a strong partner who treats them fairly and honestly. This also applies to clinicians as well as our distribution partners and supply chain customers.One important aspect of its business is working with governments. “We work openly, honestly, and transparently with government agencies,” Cook Medical states. “We’re not afraid to speak up when we think something should be done differently in the interest of patients and progress.”Being a strong community partner is also vitally important. TO this end, the company promises to contribute more than just money int the form of time, leadership, thoughts, and ideas.As it is very much a global organisation, Cook Medical has to make sure communication between departments and across its worldwide operations is paramount. “We’re driven by personalities and passion, not egos. We treat our employees like adults and ask that everyone at Cook accept responsibility for their own successes and failures,” it says.

LEADING FROM THE FRONTBarry Thomas is the Managing Director of Cook Medical Australia, and also the Cook Medical Vice President who joined the company in 2001.Mr Thomas is also a Board Member of Research Australia, an alliance of 160 members and supporters advocating for health and medical research in Australia.His success with Cook Medical

Australia has been phenomenal. He most recently served as Global Director of the Aortic Intervention Division Strategic Business Unit responsible for launching Cook’s Endovascular Therapies Division in the US. Over a period of two years, under his stewardship the division recorded revenues of over a quarter of a billion dollars. Prior to this, Mr Thomas, as Australian Sales and Marketing Director for Cook Australasian Pty Ltd, headed the Endovascular Strategic Business Unit operations with a primary focus on Australia, China, Japan and India.Mr Thomas is also recognised as a valued commentator on innovation and research and development and regularly authors medical articles and papers on various topics related to the field of medical devices.


BRISBANE AIRPORT

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BRISBANE AIRPORT

A premier gateway airport and major multimodal transport hub entering ‘the most exciting phase in its history’

Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, BNE has two major terminals servicing 26 airlines flying to 67 destinations. It is a suburb in its own right, the largest airport in Australia by land size (2,700 hectares), the second-busiest capital city airport in Australia by aircraft movements (219,904 FY14) and the third-largest airport in Australia by passenger numbers with more than 22 million passengers travelling through the airport in 2014.The vision for BNE is not just to simply serve its purpose as a gateway to Australia, it’s to be the preferred choice for passengers, airlines, business and the community.

AIRPORT MANAGEMENTSince 1997, the airport has been owned and managed by Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Limited (BAC). Its focus has always been on community, sustainability, education, knowledge and economic growth, adopting world-leading technologies, systems and practices.BAC is a proud, non-listed, private Queensland company with shareholders including QIC, IFM Colonial, MTAA Super, other financial institutions and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

A look at the numbers behind Brisbane Airport (BNE) shows how vital the airport is to the Australian economy.


Leonie Vandeven, Media and Corporate Communications Manager of BAC, explains this further: “This shareholder composition means that approximately 80 per cent of BAC’s shareholders are ultimately Australian ‘mums and dads’ with their savings invested in superannuation and other funds,” she says.In that time, over $1.5 billion has been pumped into infrastructure improvement, with a further $3.8 billion planned for the next decade. This work will include improving and adding to the airport precinct and

erecting a $1.3 billion new parallel runway system. With passenger numbers also forecast to more than double by 2034, it is no surprise that Vandeven believes BNE is on the cusp of “the most exciting phase in its history.”Already, 420 businesses are located at BNE, servicing a diverse range of industries offering freight and aircraft handling, warehousing, transport and communications, manufacturing, research, property and infrastructure development, education and training, recreation,

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tourism, leisure and retail.Collectively these businesses employ around 21,000 people, a number expected to exceed 50,000 by 2029.BAC has a relatively small workforce of around 500 people, which more than doubles to 1,200 when taking into account the work of contractor staff in the facility.

INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTWork is already underway on the $45 million redevelopment of the departures and arrivals areas at the

International Terminal with a specific focus on capturing the character of Brisbane and Queensland, with a specific focus on the state’s unique outdoor lifestyle. BNE has used local materials where possible to support Queensland or Australian suppliers.This includes Arkhefield Architects, which has contributed to the project immensely. Local artists Sally Gabori and Sebastian Moody have been commissioned to provide spectacular artworks while the redesign will enable more space for seating, relaxation areas and specialty retail stores, as well as the construction of the new JR/Duty Free walk-through store which opened September 2014.Alongside this, the largest aviation infrastructure development of its type in Australia is also being undertaken at BNE as the New Parallel Runway (NPR) takes shape. Located two km west of the existing main runway, the NPR will be 3.3 km long, 60 metres wide and have more than 12 km of taxiways, navigational aids, airfield infrastructure and hundreds of hectares of airfield landscaping.Vandeven continues: “Scheduled for completion in 2020, the NPR will deliver regional economic benefit of around $5 billion a year by 2035 with an estimated 2,700 jobs created during peak construction. It will also enable BNE to maximise the number of flights that can arrive and depart over Moreton Bay, reducing noise exposure, particularly at night.


DESIGNING + DELIVERING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Arkhefield is an architecture and interior design practice based in Brisbane with a focus on delivering projects across regional and metropolitan Queensland.

Over 20+ years, our practice has grown organically through a collaborative and integrated approach to designing and delivering the built environment. We work collectively with our clients and contractors to share the opportunity and responsibility in creating quality design and delivering successful outcomes with every project.

Our practice is people-based and client-focused. We’re driven by fresh ideas and a clearly defined process. We cultivate collaboration and innovation through a positive and inclusive work culture—a mutual journey of discovery combined with an integrated process of delivery. We provide clarity and certainty for our clients and contractors from brief through construction to occupation.

We’ve always focused on the bigger picture and the broader objective—for our clients and their projects. Our aim has always been to create places and spaces that are unique and make a positive contribution to the fabric of society.

Our work is respected across multiple sectors—from commercial and workplace, to cultural and residential. We have been widely recognised and published for our contribution to architecture and interior design.

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BRISBANE AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL RETAIL UPGRADE

Arkhefield are proud to be associated with Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) and to contribute to the airport’s built environment. We are pleased to have been involved in numerous projects for BAC; from building a vision with the Property Master Plan delivered jointly with ARM Architecture, redefining the retail experience with the International Terminal Upgrade in collaboration with Richards & Spence, the refurbishment of the International Terminal Airline Lounges and most recently the Domestic Terminal Retail Upgrade.

Building on our experience in commercial, retail and transit projects, our involvement in the international retail upgrade involves a substantial redevelopment of the arrival and departure areas of the terminal to ultimately create a world class user experience. Seamless passenger processing is essential to the success of our projects, passenger experience and terminal operations. Our carefully staged design and delivery methodology ensures all essential operations; security, customs, immigration and quarantine activities, continue to operate unhindered throughout construction.

We are delighted to be part of an exciting team at BAC, working to establish a unique sense of Brisbane within all the elements of our projects’ development, while pursuing the vision of a world class environment for travellers.

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DESIGNING + DELIVERING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Arkhefield is an architecture and interior design practice based in Brisbane with a focus on delivering projects across regional and metropolitan Queensland.

Over 20+ years, our practice has grown organically through a collaborative and integrated approach to designing and delivering the built environment. We work collectively with our clients and contractors to share the opportunity and responsibility in creating quality design and delivering successful outcomes with every project.

Our practice is people-based and client-focused. We’re driven by fresh ideas and a clearly defined process. We cultivate collaboration and innovation through a positive and inclusive work culture—a mutual journey of discovery combined with an integrated process of delivery. We provide clarity and certainty for our clients and contractors from brief through construction to occupation.

We’ve always focused on the bigger picture and the broader objective—for our clients and their projects. Our aim has always been to create places and spaces that are unique and make a positive contribution to the fabric of society.

Our work is respected across multiple sectors—from commercial and workplace, to cultural and residential. We have been widely recognised and published for our contribution to architecture and interior design.

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ARCHITECTURE +INTERIOR DESIGN

BRISBANE AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL RETAIL UPGRADE

Arkhefield are proud to be associated with Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) and to contribute to the airport’s built environment. We are pleased to have been involved in numerous projects for BAC; from building a vision with the Property Master Plan delivered jointly with ARM Architecture, redefining the retail experience with the International Terminal Upgrade in collaboration with Richards & Spence, the refurbishment of the International Terminal Airline Lounges and most recently the Domestic Terminal Retail Upgrade.

Building on our experience in commercial, retail and transit projects, our involvement in the international retail upgrade involves a substantial redevelopment of the arrival and departure areas of the terminal to ultimately create a world class user experience. Seamless passenger processing is essential to the success of our projects, passenger experience and terminal operations. Our carefully staged design and delivery methodology ensures all essential operations; security, customs, immigration and quarantine activities, continue to operate unhindered throughout construction.

We are delighted to be part of an exciting team at BAC, working to establish a unique sense of Brisbane within all the elements of our projects’ development, while pursuing the vision of a world class environment for travellers.

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“The runway site was once part of the Brisbane River delta and one of the key challenges in preparation for laying the foundations of the runway and taxiways, has been the need to consolidate the existing soft sub-soils on the site, which is now complete.”On completion of this project, Brisbane Airport will have a runway system with the capacity of major international airports like Hong Kong or Singapore.

DOMESTIC TERMINAL SOUTHERN APRONBNE is also redeveloping and expanding the Domestic terminal Southern Apron at a cost of $44 million. This includes the construction of new apron pavement and the addition of new parking bays. The project commenced in January 2014 and is due for completion in June 2015.The expansion will mean BNE is the first Australian airport to have dual apron taxi lanes for increased efficiency for both arriving and departing aircraft.

SUSTAINABILITYDue to the nature of the aviation industry, BAC is acutely aware that reducing the impact on the environment wherever possible is crucial. To this end, the company adopts a global perspective which reaches well beyond ‘risk and compliance’.“BAC’s focus is on the responsible development of the airport precinct in a way that meets the needs of present generations and is viewed with pride by future generations,” says Vandeven.

“We are committed to treading lightly on the land and putting in place programs that help us manage and minimise the long-term impacts of climate change and adverse environmental impacts from aviation and property development activities.”To achieve this, BAC has a dedicated team of environmental specialists in place. This intense focus has paid off. In the last 18 months, the company has received seven sustainability related awards, certificates or accreditation including:• Airports Council International (ACI) presenting BAC with a Level 1 Mapping Airport Carbon Accreditation certificate• An EarthCheck Bronze benchmarked status• The first ever Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) Green Star – Communities rating• The Healthy Waterways ‘Sustainable Water Management’ Award• The 2014 Premier’s Sustainability Awards - Business Eco-Efficiency Award• The Queensland Engineering Excellence Award for Environmental Management of the New Parallel Runway• 2013 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards – Award for Sustainability in Business“Embedding eco-efficiency initiatives and values into the business provide significant cost

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savings and the guarantee of supply as the airport grows,” continues Vandeven. “By gaining a better understanding of how energy and water is consumed at the airport and implementing initiatives that help BAC be more resource efficient, we are able to effectively grow our business without dramatically increasing our natural resource consumption. This is particularly the case for energy and potable water consumption initiatives.”

BRIGHT FUTUREBrisbane Airport employs a digital strategy aimed to assist and support ‘the connected traveller’ through providing a seamless digital experience with real-time,

relevant content across a number of virtual channels. This has included practical measures such as the launch of a new BNE app, access to free Wi-Fi in terminals and innovative self-check and baggage drop options.BAC’s robust and ambitious growth plans ensure that it is optimally primed for future success. It’s bold investments into infrastructure over the next decade will see significant investment in road and ground transport, the new runway and taxi system, major expansion and upgrade projects at both terminals, new car parks and non-aeronautical land and building development.


HAULMAX

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HAULMAXDesigners of specialist trucks providing cost effective long

distance haulage requirements

Based in Tasmania, it noticed a need within the mining industry to provide the ability for relocating mined materials from smaller secondary deposit sites to the primary pro-cessing facility. Traditional ‘in-pit’ haulers, whilst serving their purposes well, are limited in their range due mainly to their inherent design which is for use within the primary site. These haulers are unfortunately not well suited for transporting heavy payloads over me-dium to long distances which has meant in the past, secondary mining sites over 30km from the primary site, have often been considered uneconomical. Noting a requirement for a vehicle which could fill this apparent void, Haulmax created a truck for niche segments of the mining industry (and with applications in other industries such as forestry). Their range of impressively engineered trucks combine the need for hauling a large 70 to 200 ton payload and the ability to do so over longer distances of off-road terrain. The result is an impressive vehicle, comfortably capable of carrying such loads over otherwise challenging terrain at speeds of up to 47mph and

Mining techniques have improved significantly over the past century with modern ma-chinery making impressive strides forward

in providing the most efficient yields possible from each deposit site. It would therefore make sense that the industry of transporting mined material would also naturally follow suit with vehicle manufacturers developing more effective machinery to move the mined ore for processing. Haulage manufacturer Haulmax (part of the Elphinstone Group), with its range of extended distance off highway trucks, has done exactly that.

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with several configurations possible depending on the end-needs of the buyer.As a Caterpiller® OEM, Haulmax has based its latest model on a proven fully integrated matched power train whilst utilising its own expertise and knowledge (the culmination of 20 years’ research into the haulage industry), to create a solution which is arguably the leader in its sector. Part of that success is down to the ethos and belief of majority stake holder Dale Elphinstone. His ideology of continual improvement, redesign and re-invention is apparent within Haulmax with its 3900-D truck the latest iteration of what is certainly a reliable and dura-ble piece of modern engineering. When

compared to the conventional dump trucks utilised within the mining industry or on-highway style trucks which have been converted for use off-road, the Haulmax 3900-D offers a far superior cost profile due to the nature of its fit-for-purpose design.Perhaps part of the genius behind the success of Haulmax, is its decision to source com-ponents from key suppliers (such as Caterpiller®) enabling vehicles to be serviced and maintained through an existing global parts and service network. It’s this sensible and logical approach to product creation which marries the perfect blend of a unique design approach with trusted, easy to access hardware, which has allowed the company to flourish. Haulmax

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certainly appears to be one company leading the way in the development of technology for the next evolutionary phase in mining automation.“To compete in manufacturing, we’ve certainly got to build quality products so that offer value. They’ve got to be smart products and superior products and you can only do that if you’re prepared to invest in research and design,” says Elphinstone.“You have to invest, you have to develop and sometimes that involves changing or redesigning products, systems and processes.”, which is certainly what Haulmax appears to have achieved in taking existing systems and reengineering them to meet newer industry demands.

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It’s reassuring that within Haulmax there is continual desire for improvement and innovation, which in turn will aid its goal of increasing international exports. Besides the obvious benefits which its product provides to the mining industry itself, perhaps it should be noted that companies such as Haulmax are pivotal in enabling the continued extraction of precious minerals used globally. Without such products facilitating the more efficient and effective transportation of raw materials, from more remote locations, it would surely be difficult for commodity prices to remain low given that mining companies would remain reliant on slower, more cost prohibitive methods.

HAULMAX AND JAYBENJayben Australia values our ongoing supplier relationship with Haulmax and in particular the opportunity to work hand in hand with Haulmax in the design, manufacture and delivery of world class driveline systems.

ABOUT JAYBENJayben Australia is a strong, locally owned integrated engineering based manufacturer and supplier to the land transport systems and motion industries. We specialize in off-highway drivelines and agricultural power take off products. We have unique core competencies underpinned by a reputation of being customer focused, technologically advanced with the ability to compete successfully as a supplier to the Global Supply Chain of Multinational original equipment manufacturers.

Our competitiveness is underpinned by investment in training our people and through the extensive knowledge, experience and commitment to modern lean methods and via our six sigma platform.We employ specialized CNC lathes, machining centres and spline broaching in order to efficiently deliver large volume or one off driveline components. In combining Australian ingenuity with European technology, Jayben innovatively designs and manufactures world class drive line products for the harshness of Australian and World Mining and Agriculture.Jayben remains the only Australasian manufacturer of agricultural power take off shafts. We hold an exclusive licence agreement to manufacture the GKN Walterscheid GmbH range of driveshafts and components in Australasia.The company manufactures from two separate facilities: Adelaide, South Australia and Burnie, Tasmania.



Innovative solutions to save farmers the world over time and money

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Innovative solutions to save farmers the world over time and money

Waikato Milking Systems is a company that serves farmers all over the world, while being proud of its rich heritage

that prides itself on being a New Zealand firm wholly owned by New Zealanders.Specialists in meeting the requirements of small family based farmers to intensive 24-hour milking operations, Waikato Milking Systems are experts in the field.


One of the main reasons for this is the company’s continued insistence in working with farmers to produce the equipment. By consistently using feedback from the very people who use the systems, the company is able to refine products, develop new ideas and use innovative new technology to provide the exact solutions required.

EVERY STEP OF THE WAYWaikato Milking Systems has total control over the design and manufacture of all its products from start to finish.

Its Rotary Division, Stainless Division, Composite Technologies Division and subsidiary in the USA work together to ensure a seamless process that delivers exceptional, high quality products.Located in Janesville, Wisconsin, Waikato Milking Systems USA Ltd distributes milking components and systems throughout America. With experienced and dedicated staff the US division plays an important, strategic role in developing our global presence.

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HEAD OFFICE INVESTMENTIn 2014, Waikato Milking Systems announced a major investment to consolidate four sites from Matamata at around Hamilton at Northgate Business Park in Horotiu, 8km north of Te Rapa.Construction has begun on a second building next to the already existing factory that will house the company’s administration headquarters and another factory to build its most sophisticated systems.Once complete, in May 2015, milking machines and associated electronics will be produced in the building. It will also contain offices for administration staff and a warehouse that will be shared with the other Waikato Milking Systems factories.The building will stand at around 4,000 square metres in size, while the entire Waikato Milking Systems site is 1.6ha.The number of staff working there will more than double to 120, consolidating four Waikato Milking Systems sites from Matamata and around Hamilton.

COLLABORATIONWaikato Milking Systems recently announced a collaboration with fellow agricultural company Deosan to increase the rate and speed of innovation in dairy technology.

CEO Dean Bell commented: “Waikato Milking Systems and Deosan are Kiwi grass-roots businesses with knowledge and focus on delivering the best systems and products for New Zealand dairy farmers. “Improving the health and productive capacity of dairy herds is at the heart of both businesses - ours through the best milking environment for animals and people and Deosan by improving udder health and the cleanliness of the milking plant.

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“Individually we’ve established ourselves as leaders in our respective fields - but we believe we can deliver even more value on farm by working collaboratively.”Deosan has 15 years of experience and has become a leading developer and supplier of formulations which protect the health and output of dairy herd.Kip Bodle, Managing Director of Deosan said: “We’ve achieved a great deal in a short time but believe we can achieve a lot more by working more closely with Waikato Milking Systems to understand their technology better so we can adapt our products.”The collaboration will also see Deosan representatives trained in Waikato Milking Systems technology to deliver even better levels of

service to the farmer - ‘advice and support with the farm dairy and the products needed to keep it clean and maintain herd health.’

HERD MANAGEMENTWaikato uses the AfiMilk comprehensive herd management system to provide a tailor-made user friendly and professionally designed tool to meet the many challenges of daily decision-making on farms.The system uses factual, co-related data and trends to help manage breeding, nutrition, health monitoring and management, herd movement, buying and selling of animals, quota production management and more.AfiMilk specialises in generating customised reports to aid with

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meeting local managerial needs. It can measure, amongst others, milking efficiency, animal health reports, veterinary modules, drug management.

PRODUCTSWaikato Milking Systems offers systems that use different methods for milking; rotary platforms which are the most efficient for milking large herds, and in-line stalls, set-up to provide an economical solution for milking commercial herds.The latter systems typically use an in-line system which requires a smaller building footprint than a rotary platform.As well as these, Waikato’s milking components have been tried and tested over many decades in many countries and under all milking scenarios. These range from standard equipment to more advanced automated systems to build an even more powerful milking system.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTWaikato Milking Systems is more than just a company intent on making profits. It is focused on helping the community in which it operates. In New Zealand it does this by providing sponsorship and funding for worthy projects.Waikato supports the endeavours of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter which brings life-saving equipment, rescue personnel and trauma-

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trained medics directly to patients that must be accessed via air.Over half of the funding required has to be sourced through the community. “Through our collaborative on-going interest and financial support, the rescue helicopter can manage to continue its invaluable service.” says Waikato.Other projects have included donations to local schools to support agricultural events and sponsoring a local young racing champion.


ONEHARVEST

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ONEHARVEST Supplying Australia’s supermarkets and greengrocers with fresh fruit, salad and

vegetables for decades

Millions of Australians have enjoyed the taste of fresh fruit and vegetables grown by OneHarvest. It supplies the country’s largest retailers, its independent supermarkets and greengrocers with a variety of salad bags, kits and bowls, value-added vegetables, prepared deli salads and fresh chilled meals.Employing up to 1,000 people across Australia, the organisation has opened numerous sites in addition to its original factory in Wacol, Brisbane and now has factories in Perth and Bairnsdale, running operations in Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria.

BRANDS AND RETAILERSOneHarvest operates a range of successful private label products - Harvest FreshCuts, Harvest FreshCuts and Harvest Farms, which are developed and manufactured exclusively for customers. The company also produces and markets unique brands through a number of retail channels. These are:• Calypso Mango• Love Beets• Little Leaves• Simply Green Avocados• Simply Salads

The OneHarvest family of companies have been Australian leaders in fresh produce for three generations.

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Harvest FreshCuts is the salad vegetable, prepared deli salad and fresh chilled meal processing business within the OneHarvest family. It works with more than 50 contracted growers in Australia while Harvest FreshFruits grows, picks, packs, ripens and distributes tens of millions of mangoes and avocados which are marketed under the Calypso brand.Harvest Farms is the leafy salad growing operation in Richmond, Tasmania, which focuses on spinach, rocket and lettuce, the main ingredients in packaged salads.

PURPOSE BUILT SITESAs well as operating four mango farms, OneHarvest’s three factories

have been tailor-made for efficiency and run a seamless packaging operation. Not only this, the location of each has been carefully selected to incorporate easy access to raw materials while also being close to retailers, meaning products are packaged and delivered to customers fresh and fast.The Harvest FreshCuts’ original factory is in Wacol, Brisbane and houses more than 220 employees. Built in 1995, it underwent a major refurbishment in 2012, when a multi-million dollar extension incorporated a larger Receivals area, a dedicated Despatch area and an additional trim and bagging line, packaging the fresh produce received from many south-east Queensland suppliers.The Harvest FreshCuts business in Victoria is known as Vegco, and its factory is based in Bairnsdale, 300 kilometres east of Melbourne. This location in the heart of Victoria’s premier vegetable growing area provides a perfect balance between access to raw materials and proximity to the state’s major retail markets.Sourcing more than 50 different vegetables from around 40 suppliers in the local region, it is the largest salad fresh cuts factory in Australia and employs over 250 local people in the East Gippsland area. Bairnsdale is located right in the heart of Victoria’s premier vegetable growing area, providing a great balance between access to raw materials and proximity to major retail markets.The company’s Perth facility is just


over four years old. It’s a state-of-the-art, purpose built factory located just south of the Central Business District . The Perth plant employs over 100 people and uses locally grown produce to service the company’s customers throughout Western Australia.The Harvest Farms site in Richmond, Tasmania produces crops to supplement those grown by more than 50 contracted growers all over Australia and help spread the risk of production.

BRAND NEW FACILITYAustralia’s growing appetite for the highest quality pre-packed salads means that OneHarvest has also invested in a new multi-million dollar project - the largest fresh cut salad facility of its kind in New South Wales due to open in October.

OneHarvest has paired with food manufacturing facility specialist, Wiley for the facility located in Smeaton Grange, Camden, who also managed the design and development application approvals.Designed to supply eastern seaboard supermarkets with a wide range of salad products and vegetables, the majority of these products will be sold under the supermarkets’ own private labels.Wiley worked together with OneHarvest back in 1995 to help create the world-class processing facility at Wacol, and did so again during its expansion.OneHarvest Managing Director Sam Robson said: “We are pleased to contract Wiley to design and construct our new facility, which will service the expanding fresh cut

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salad market.“Wiley has a long and successful relationship with our family business and has continued to work in partnership with us through our growth and national expansion projects over the last 20 years.“Their unique expertise and track record of assisting us in delivering projects in Queensland and Victoria drove our decision to engage their services again for the design and construction of our first facility in New South Wales.“This project will enable OneHarvest to service the largest market for pre-packaged salads in the country with fresher product, owing to the facility being closer to the freeway network and our retail customers’ points of distribution.

“Consumers will benefit from being able to purchase fresher, higher quality product that lasts longer once they take it home. OneHarvest will also be able to meet its growing need for increased capacity, particularly in the peak summer trading period.”

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY“OneHarvest operates under a vertically integrated model, with on farm investment, ownership and partnership all part of the strategic OneHarvest system,” states the organisation. Its commitment to food safety and quality is shared by all of its growers. They must all have Freshcare or a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)-based food safety system in place. Products are regularly monitored for chemical and microbial residues as required by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and OneHarvest’s customers.The company has a dedicated Quality Assurance team that assesses each product. “Our quality management system includes stringent food safety, quality and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines to protect our products and they are continuously audited and verified by internal and external auditors.“As a supplier to retailers across Australia, OneHarvest distribution centres and value-added production facilities are accredited to the strict BRC, WQA and SQF2000 Level 3 standards.”


2015events

CeMat Australia May 5th - May 7thSydney Olympic ParkSydney Australia

Mining Australia Expo 2015May 6th - May 8thPerth Convention & Exhibition CentrePerth, Australia

National Manufacturing WeekMay 26th - May 29thMelbourne Convention & Exhibition CentreMelbourne, Australia

59“DGL is a proud business partner of Chemiplas. We congratulate them

on their continued success.”

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