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speaKInG outIt’s not only the strong dollar that Is hurtIng us, say Industry leadersIn the previous edition of Industry update Innovation and Industry Minister greg Combet warned industry that it must adapt to survive these tough times.

the strong australian dollar is not going to fall anytime soon, he said.

and Prime Minister Julia gillard has echoed those sentiments.

she also believes the australian dollar will stay high for some time, but says this shouldn’t stop the nation from having a viable manufacturing sector.

“We can still be a country that manufactures things. But we’re going to have to do it differently,” Ms gillard said in a recent radio interview.

But what does industry think? Industry update spoke to a broad cross section of industry leaders to gauge their views.

steve durden, sales Manager hercus Pty ltd, an engineering and transmission specialist established almost a century ago, agrees the high dollar has put many manufacturers under extreme pressure.

But it’s a broader range of issues – mostly Government inflicted – that is hurting most, Mr durden says.

“the cost of doing business in australia is extremely high, he says. “our energy prices have doubled in the past six years.” and according to Mr durden the high Continued page 5

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cost of wages in australia is also adding to industry woes.

In addition, most manufacturers are now paying more in taxes.

“For example there is now a flat 20 percent FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) on the purchase price of company vehicles, Mr durden says. “that means if you buy a $50,000 vehicle, you have to pay $10,000 a year in tax. all these things add up.”

And fierce competition from “cheap labour” countries remains a huge challenge, Mr durden says.

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safe Work australia recently published a report titled Work-related injuries resulting in hospitalisation (July 2006 to June 2009), which contained some alarming findings.

according to the report, over the three-year period the most common place for incidents resulting in a visit to hospital was factory and plant.

Factory and plant accounted for 16 percent of work-related hospital visits – nearly 1.5 times Farm (11 percent) and nearly double Construction (9 percent).

the report found that injuries to the wrist and hand were responsible

for 38 percent of work-related hospital admissions. this was by far the most common part of the body injured among workers during that period.

the most common activities associated with these injuries included:• using a sharp edged tool• operating powered plant or machinery

that was not properly guarded• using a powered hand tool or appliance

that was not properly guarded• Preparing food with an appliance or knife.

guarding was a problem in a sizable minority of the injuries, as was locking or jamming power tools.

amputation was reported in 5 percent of these cases, mostly involving the amputation of fingers or thumbs.

notably, amputation occurred in slightly more than one-in-ten (12 percent) in the manufacturing sector. this was more than double other hazardous industries such as agriculture, forestry & fishing and construction.

These figures should be a wake up call to those running factories and operating plant and machinery, says Pilz safe automation managing director, scott Moffat.

“a simple risk assessment could have

prevented many of these injuries and amputations occurring,” Mr Moffat said.

“Fortunately we are now seeing the courts consistently taking a dim view of companies (and individuals) that fail to provide the proper safe working environment with machinery.”

“the safe Work australia report clearly shows that more needs to be done to reduce the incidence of worker injury and hospitalisation, Mr Moffat said.

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now, more than ever before, australian consumers should support local suppliers.

Manufacturers have been battling strong headwinds in recent times, with a soaring dollar and intense overseas competition.

as consumers, we can all make a difference. the choice is simple. you can buy a great australian product and support australian workers, or buy an imported product and perhaps put someone out of a job.

By buying australian Made, we can help to maintain the long-term viability of australian manufacturing – and save jobs.

this starts at the supermarket aisle and extends to practically every sector.

you should strongly consider australian Made alternatives for everything from office supplies to company vehicles, furniture, corporate gifts and component inputs.

It may mean paying a little extra, but your small sacrifice will pay off in the long run. By buying an australian product you are assured of high quality, safety and reliability.

though many imported products may be cheaper, the quality is often inferior.

your decision can make a huge difference – it starts with us.

of course it is always tempting to choose the cheapest option, but it is worth considering the consequences.

australians can play a huge part in supporting local jobs and local businesses, if they recognise this fact.

so next time you’re making a purchase think about Buying australian Made and grown products to drive local economic growth and prosperity.

you can do that by keeping an eye out 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.

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renewed hope for australIan manufacturInGrecent months of political turmoil at a federal level has done little to boost the confidence of Australian manufacturers.

But there is now some light – however dim – at the end of the tunnel following the release of the federal government’s long-awaited Industry and Innovation statement. the $1 billion Plan for australian Jobs, at least provides a clear blueprint for the future.

the Plan, designed to reinvigorate many ailing industry sectors, addresses many of the challenges now facing australia’s manufacturers.

It also builds on the long-term strategy set out in australia in the asian Century.

the measures are designed to lift the opportunities for domestic business in both local and export markets and at the same time stimulate innovation.

It comes at a critical time for manufacturers who have been battered by a strong Australian dollar, fierce global competition and sharply rising energy costs.

In particular, it should assist metals and metal product manufacturers, the automotive industry, plastics and

chemicals sectors and food processing – which are all under extreme pressure.

one of the key challenges facing the manufacturing industry is to lift productivity, which has been in decline for nearly a decade.

to survive, australian manufacturers must become more innovative.

the new Plan places great emphasis on innovation, with a strong focus on creating high skill jobs.

under the Plan local producers will have greater access to large domestic projects, creating a more level playing field.

also, strong anti-dumping measures will further protect manufacturers impacted by a flood of cheap imports.

on the downside, it is disappointing the government intends to fund its new initiatives from the r&d tax credits available to some of australia’s largest and most innovative companies.

It now boils down to the ability of the federal government to deliver on this ambitious program – or whether a future government will share the same commitment.

the future of australian manufacturing is at stake.

“Industry Update fully endorses the Australia made campaign.”


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“If you are producing products in great quantities you wouldn’t think about making them here, he says. “you would simply head to China with your design and patents and have them made there.”

Mr durden says sa based hercus Pty ltd is one of several manufacturers that has had to adapt to survive the changing times.

“We have become a service industry, he says. “We no longer make any standard products. We provide engineering services to other companies.”

greg haak, general manager of swift Metal Industries, a second generation specialist component manufacturer, is another who has had to change its operation to compete.

“We are now more focussed on fabrication for building, heavy construction and mining industries, Mr haak says.

he admits some of clients have “gone under” in recent months, due mainly to the strong dollar and other pressures, including high energy costs.

government should introduce measures aimed at lowering the value of the australian dollar against other currencies, he says.

“at the same time they could further reduce interest rates to assist local manufacturers.

“I would also scrap the Carbon tax,” he said emphatically.

Mr haak says swift Metal services, based at Griffith in the NSW Riverina, is one of many manufacturers hard hit by rocketing energy prices.

“We are now paying 28c a kilowatt, he says. “When we started here eight years ago we were paying 12c.”

Professor roy green, dean of the Business school at the university of technology, sydney and a key member of the government’s Manufacturing leader’s group says it’s impossible to know what

will happen to the australian dollar, but we should assume it will stay high.

“this means great pressure to adapt and become more innovative, he says. “The flipside is firms can access capital equipment and imported inputs more cheaply.”

Professor green says going forward it will be important for australian manufacturers to manage capability, in particular to engage with creativity and talent in workplaces.

“this is the key to productivity enhancement and innovation, he says. “those with niche products and capabilities will survive and do well. others may do less well and indeed may not survive.”

Professor green says a “technology foresight” from government is long overdue. this would identify key emerging technologies and capabilities in which australia can establish a competitive advantage.

Mr Mitchell Mackey, marketing manager of ansell australia, agrees the high aussie dollar is hurting industry, but it can respond to the challenge

through innovation and “technological sophistication.”

“to compete against cheaper products we must respond with better products, he says.

“We also must provide better customer service and give customers a better experience – that is critical. “People will pay a premium for that.”

newly appointed Manufacturing australia chairwoman sue Morphet says though australian manufacturers are now facing “formidable” challenges, we can still compete on a global level.

those challenges, she says, include the high aussie dollar, high input costs, increased imports, which are sometimes “dumped” in australia, the cost of running and constructing manufacturing plants in australia and “excessive or inconsistent regulation.”

“But we also have significant advantages, and manufacturing flourishes in those countries that identify and exploit their natural advantages, Ms Morphet said.

“I strongly believe that there is a positive future for this sector.”


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the national road safety strategy 2011-2020 also found that 40-50 percent of all heavy vehicle accidents are fatigue related.

transport operators recognise the safety risks caused by fatigue when their drivers work long hours or night shifts.

But until recently there were only limited systems available to help manage those risks.

now, new technology has been developed in australia in a bid to reduce fatigue related truck crashes.

navman Wireless, a global leader in vehicle tracking, has formed a strategic partnership with transtech driven to provide an innovative new driver fatigue management system.

the transtech driven sentinel fatigue management engine, which can be integrated into the navman Wireless gPs system, monitors driver fatigue.

the new technology enables businesses with vehicle fleets to better manage and monitor adherence to their driver fatigue policies.

under the partnership, navman Wireless will enable businesses to send automated fatigue management alerts to vehicle operators in accordance with the regulations applicable to their organisation.

Fatigue management is now governed by heavy Vehicle driver Fatigue laws, which set work and rest limits. these standard hours regulations apply to all drivers unless they are working for an operator with Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) or advanced Fatigue Management

Driver fatigue warning … the Navman Wireless GPS system monitors driver fatigue

(AFM) accreditations, which allow greater flexibility around rest times.

every time a driver logs in to a navman Wireless M-nav or Mdt console they will be required to identify whether they are “working” or “resting.”

this data is exported to and processed by sentinel, which determines when the next rest break is due. sentinel issues rest break alerts, which appear on the navman Wireless console as a text message.

Violation notices can also be issued to both the driver and the fleet manager should the driver fail to stop for a rest break.

This solution allows fleet managers to track driver behaviour in near real time and take proactive steps to remediate non-compliance with legislation and company policies.

navman Wireless regional Manager Michael Carter says the new technology not only helps companies to comply with new national safety legislation, it can help to improve productivity and efficiency.

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Kemppi first joined the Williams F1 team’s portfolio of partners in april last year. this upgraded agreement will see the Kemppi logo positioned on the front wing endplate of the Williams renault FW35 and the sleeve of the drivers’ overalls and team apparel.

Kemppi and Williams will also continue an arrangement using Kemppi welding equipment and expertise at the Williams factory and races.

team Williams recently signed Finnish racing driver Valtteri Bottas as its new no 2 driver.

Bottas was one of five rookies who lined up at the Melbourne grand Prix in March for the start of the 2013 Formula one season.

“We’ve been supporting Valtteri for several years now and it’s great to see him get the chance to show what he can do on the world stage this season, said Anssi Rantasalo, Chief Executive Officer of Kemppi.

“It’s also been a great honour for Kemppi to partner with one of the most

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sir Frank Williams, team Principal of the Williams F1 team, added: “We’re delighted that Kemppi, with their strong commitment to motorsport, have increased their commitment to the Williams F1 team and look forward to building on our already strong relationship throughout the season.”

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By backing australian companies, supporting australian industry to increase exports and helping small to medium business grow, this $1 billion Jobs Plan will create the well-paid, high-skill jobs of the future.

Backing Australian firms to win more work at homethe government will back australian firms to win more work at home with a new australian Jobs act to be introduced to Parliament in coming weeks.

this legislation will require any project in australia worth $500 million or more to include an australian Industry Participation Plan, outlining the steps being taken to identify local contractors and suppliers to help local businesses win work.

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achieve the innovations, connections and scale that our businesses need to succeed in the future.

they will collaborate on creating new business opportunities, deploying technology, r&d, and carrying out industry-led research projects.

the goal is to build more medium-sized Australian firms, which can compete in world markets and sell their goods and services into global supply chains.

Helping Australian small and medium sized businesses to grow and create the jobs of the futuresmall and medium businesses in australia will be supported to grow, to create more jobs and to compete and thrive in world markets.

the successful enterprise Connect program will now be available to 20 per cent more manufacturing sMes, with the access threshold reduced to turnover/expenditure of $1.5 million.

a new growth opportunities and Leadership Development (GOLD) service will provide high growth potential sMes with advanced business support. Business support services including Commercialisation australia, ausIndustry, austrade and the export Finance and Insurance Corporate will partner to help businesses grow and thrive.

Innovative australian businesses will have access to a $378 million package to provide high-risk venture capital through Venture australia.

australia has a plethora of successful businesses and entrepreneurs, a world-class research community and a highly educated and skilled workforce.

the Plan for australian Jobs sets out the way businesses, researchers, unions and governments can work together to prepare for the future.

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It is estimated that additional new work worth $1.6 billion per year could be won by australian businesses as a result of this measure. In addition, the government will strengthen the anti-dumping system to protect australian business against unfair international competition.

a newly appointed automotive supplier advocate will also develop an action plan to boost purchases of australian-made vehicles for government and private sector fleets.

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to cope with increasing demand and improve viability, heavy industries in australia are beginning to seek “24 hour, seven days a week” breakdown support.

and there is also demand for local expertise and local assembly of the large drives required for mining and materials handling applications.

“this level of service has been traditionally available to the manufacturers, says seW eurodrive’s south australia manager, robert Justice.

“now we are seeing similar expectations emerge in other fields,” he says. “In a recent example, when Adelaide Brighton Cement constructed a new cement mill at their Birkenhead site in Port adelaide, they needed gear units of varying sizes for the mill’s conveyer belts.

“as construction of the conveyer systems depended on the availability of the gear units, fast delivery was a priority for adelaide Brighton Cement. It was important that even the large X series gear unit for the mill’s main feeder could be delivered within 12 weeks of the order being placed. this goal was made achievable by our ability to assemble X series units in australia.”

With the conveyers in place, the mill remains on schedule for completion early this year.

once commissioned, the 10-storey high cement mill will play a vital role in cement production at the site.

the new 3,000 kW mill will almost double existing milling capacity at Birkenhead, allowing adelaide Brighton Cement to reduce its reliance on cement imports. the new mill will operate around the clock, with production halted only during periods of planned maintenance.

the 5-35mm diameter clinker nodules are an essential ingredient in cement production.

they are formed when limestone and the other raw materials are heated to 1,400°C at the Birkenhead kiln.

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For the conveyer systems in an operation of this scale, a range of gear units were required. the 10 smaller conveyer feeds, the shortest of which is less than 10m, are powered by seW-eurodrive’s 7-series gear units.

these are rated from 50 to 22,000 nm and are of modular construction. helical, parallel shaft, helical-bevel and Spiroplan configurations are selected according to the application.

For the main feeder, which is 150m long, adelaide Brighton Cement specified a larger X Series gear unit. these industrial-scale gear units are suitable for motors of nearly all powers, and can be configured with finely-stepped torque ratings ranging from 22,000 to 175,000 nm.

heavy-duty helical and helical-bevel gear units of this kind are used in conveyer systems, ball mills, bucket conveyers and agitators around the world.

“It is the ability to assemble and support gear units of this size in australia that is of critical importance for the mining and minerals processing industry,” says Justice. “While the smaller units – which are widely used in the manufacturing industry – have been assembled in australia for many years, the local assembly of the X Series (and like products) is a relatively new development. It has come about as a result of the growing demands that we are seeing from the heavy-industry sector in australia.

seW-eurodrive’s major investment and expansion of its australian facility has enhanced the service it offers to australia’s heavy-industry sector. “large operations like adelaide Brighton Cement can take advantage of the rapid availability of heavy-duty gear units like the X series.

“similarly, when it comes to support, we have built on 30 years of expertise and experience acquired in manufacturing environments, and applied this to heavy industry, minerals processing and mining. as a result, operators in these fields are now receiving a level of service already familiar to our manufacturing clients.”

the value of this investment in local assembly and support is confirmed by Adelaide Brighton Cement’s Capital Project Manager, guy Martin.

“the short delivery time of the locally assembled X series units was a key factor in our decision to use seW-eurodrive gear units,” he says. “having had their equipment on site over many years, we knew we could expect good quality products and had confidence that they could do the job.”

seW-eurodrive ensures that 24-hour service is available and that, wherever possible, repairs and upgrades can be carried out locally.

the decision by seW-eurodrive to invest in the australian assembly of large X series gear units has allowed heavy-industry users such as adelaide Brighton Cement to take advantage of shorter delivery lead times.

such advances in drive engineering are becoming more prevalent.

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the federal government’s $1 billion innovation package will breathe new life into the struggling australian steel industry, says the peak body representing australia’s steel supply chain.

The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) welcomed the government package, which aims to secure more work for australian industry on major projects.

asI Chief executive don Mcdonald has urged the government to legislate the changes as a matter of urgency.

the Industry and Innovation statement, unveiled by Prime Minister Julia gillard and Minister for Industry and Innovation greg Combet earlier this year, will provide more opportunities for australian companies to secure major contracts.

the policy statement broadens the onus for the use of Australian Industry Participation Plans (AIPPs).

under the proposed new policy, australian Industry Opportunity officers will be involved in all major private and public projects worth over $500 million and projects worth $2 billion or more that apply for taxpayer funded concessions under the enhanced Project By-law scheme.

Mr Mcdonald said the steel industry supported the greater requirements to spread work opportunities for major projects much further across the supply chain.

But the asI considers the threshold for aIPPs to be required as too high, he warned.

“It would be better for aIPPs to apply to projects worth over $300 million to open more opportunities in major projects where local industry is routinely bypassed,” Mr Mcdonald said.

“We also welcome the establishment of an australian Industry Participation authority as outlined in the statement to administer greater use of aIPPs and engagement with local industry.

“however we would like to see it operate in tandem with some form of industry working group comprising representatives from industry, unions, associations and

the research community similar to the Manufacturing taskforce consulted for the current statement. this would create better communication back to industry on the strengthened aIPP process.”

Mr Mcdonald said the asI looked forward to working with the government in the months ahead to ensure the new policy initiatives deliver real jobs on the ground for the steel industry.

In an exclusive interview with Industry update asI national Manager – Industry development, Ian Cairns, said the asI has long been concerned at the amount of imported fabricated steel being used on major resource and infrastructure projects in australia.

“We have been lobbying for a greater and more rigorous and transparent use of australian Industry Participation Plans for the past 18 months, Mr Cairns said.

“the recent Industry Innovation statement from the PM and Minister Combet delivers on this.”

Mr Cairns said low domestic demand has been badly hurting the australian steel industry.

“all major traditional markets are down – manufacturing, commercial and industrial building, residential are all at decade lows.

“on top of this our share in mining construction is very low.”

Mr Cairns said rising costs, particularly energy prices, had also impacted on the steel industry.

also, the cost of compliance is high.the industry has had to cope with the added expense

of industrial relations regulations, oh&s, payroll and company taxes.

“and of course the high australian dollar has had a huge affect on industry viability,” Mr Cairns said.

“In the ’80s and ’90s the australian dollar was trading between us0.75c – 80c.

“It is now about $1.05 – 30 per cent over valued. “By comparison, we have our major competitor, China,

whose currency according to many economists is between 25-35 per cent under-valued.

“that gives them a 60 per cent head start before we strike a blow … so it’s a major issue.”

Mr Cairns urged australian manufacturers to support the local steel industry.

“It is a strategic industry, he said. “the broader industry and community cannot afford to see it fail. every prosperous western economy has its own steel industry. If we see the demise of the steel industry we will be at the mercy of imports for surety of supply and price. We have had very bad experiences before when we have seen spikes. Foreign countries have no allegiance to australia. We need a local steel value chain to build and maintain our nation.”

Mr Cairns said by buying australian steel manufacturers could be assured of a better quality product and surety of supply.

the asI is optimistic for the industry’s future.“the steel industry is very resilient, said Mr Cairns. “Many companies have invested in new technology

and many others have trimmed their costs to keep their businesses viable.

“We are continuing to look at ways to be more globally competitive and pick the niche areas where we can compete best.

“as the song goes … We Will survive!”


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$300m support for Industryaustralian steel makers are currently facing considerable pressures from a range of factors including the strong australian dollar, carbon tax, increases in raw material costs and lower growth rates in the australian construction industry.

late last year the federal government unveiled a $300 million steel transformation Plan for both arrium and Bluescope steel.

this is aimed at encouraging investment, innovation and industry competitiveness.

under the Plan the government has allowed Bluescope steel to bring forward up to $100 million of payments to address short-term cash flow issues and help the industry become more efficient and sustainable.

“We’re keen to see a strong steel industry in australia and we’ll work with the company to try and help them,” Industry Minister greg Combet said.

the government is also providing assistance to steel manufacturers under the Jobs and Competiveness Program to help combat the impact of the carbon tax and protect jobs.

In addition to the funding under this program, the government will provide assistance through a 10 per cent increase in the direct emissions and electricity baselines relating to the production of saleable continuously cast carbon steel products and saleable ingots of carbon steel.

the increase will take effect 2016/17.

at a Glance100,000 australia’s steel industry employs

more than 100,000 people.

$30 billion the industry has an annual turnover in excess of $30bn.

2 million the integrated australian steel channel typically holds in excess of two million tonnes of inventory at over 300 sites across the country.

1.6m tonnes the australian structural steel sector produces between 1.6 and 2.0 million tonnes per annum.

By Professor Geoffrey Brooks

the $1 billion dollar annual loss announced by Bluescope Steel confirmed what is common knowledge: the Australian steel industry is in crisis and fighting for survival.

the latest statistics show that steel production in this country has dropped by over 30 per cent since 2011 as the high australian dollar and low cost imports from China have largely wiped out our export market and created problems in local markets for arrium and Bluescope.

the closure of the giant no. 6 Blast Furnace at Port Kembla last year was a momentous occasion and an acknowledgement that in the current climate, australian steel simply cannot compete with our cheaper asian rivals.

as discussed in an earlier article, these problems reflect not just the distortion to our dollar induced by the mining boom but also a failure to innovate and develop products and downstream industries that build on our significant advantages with raw materials and technological know how.

the no. 6 Blast Furnace was one of the most technologically advanced in the world and we have

GlImmers of hope In the steel Industry’s darKest hour

and environmental impact. Many companies have copied Iverson’s approach and his ideas are still being discussed in the boardrooms of steel companies around the world.

What lessons can we draw from the nucor story? We need new ideas. our steel industry needs to look for innovation, not just in terms of products but also, in terms of management structures and community engagement. I support efforts by the federal government to help our ailing steel industry through this difficult time, we should not let such a vital industry pass away so easily, but for a long term future we will need new players and ideas.

Can we use our plentiful natural gas supplies to make direct reduced iron in Western australia? Where are the next generation of coated products? Could we develop mini-mills in the north of australia to service the growing steel demand in south-east asia? how do we move our existing mini-mills towards higher grade products?

given our excellent nickel resources, could we develop a new ferro-alloy industry (we closed our only stainless steel plant in the 90s)? Is it time to develop a high tech. steel recycling industry in queensland? Is there a future for ultrafine grain steels being produced in Australia?

In my own laboratories at the moment, we are exploring the idea of using concentrated solar energy for mineral processing. the idea is that we could value add to our minerals at the mine site using our abundant solar resources to smelt minerals and produce metal close to the source. Production of iron is an obvious candidate. In australia, we have plenty of iron ore, coal and sun. It is early days and there are many challenges to get such an idea working – capital costs, optimising the solar energy effectively, reactor design – but it is in looking for these types of natural advantages that some sort of new future could be found.

are there any Ken Iverson’s out there? your time has come.

*Geoffrey Brooks is Professor of Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology. Article re-published with permission from The Conversation

disclosure statementGeoffrey brooks receives funding from various steel companies around the world for research into fundamental aspects of steelmaking, including from tata steel and onesteel.

plentiful supplies of good quality ore and coking coals. our steel industry makes relatively stock standard grades of steel – grinding media made by arrium being a notable exception – that the aggressive and low cost asian steelmakers easily undercut. of course, the high australian dollar makes the whole situation worse but the underlying problems are not new.

Is there hope for this ailing industry?yes, history does show that ailing steel industries can

bounce back. the story of nucor is a case in point. nucor developed as a successful steel company during the 1970s and 1980s, when the american steel industry was in a deep crisis. during this era, the american steel industry had become slow and costly.

It lagged behind the Japanese and other new players, in both technology and management practices. as wonderfully described by the Pulitzer prize-winning John strohmeyer in Crisis in Bethlehem, many executives in the top-heavy american steel industry at the time were more interested in the politics of the company golf club than they were in technical innovation.

Ken Iverson, the charismatic president of nucor, turned the problems of the traditional large corporation on their head by breaking down the hierarchical structures associated with companies like Bethlehem steel and us steel and emphasising teamwork, performance-based compensation, shared benefits and community involvement.

these innovations in management structures were also matched by taking the lead in the development of mini-mill technology, which at the time was undergoing a revolution. In particular, they moved mini-mill technology closer to the high-value end of the steel product range, producing high quality flat products from scrap feed materials.

these energetic and innovative approaches produced high performance in terms of profits, worker satisfaction


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asIa boom can ‘saVe australIan manufacturInG’

asia’s phenomenal growth can be the saviour of australian manufacturing, says trade Minister dr Craig emerson.

though australia has become “weighed down” by the high dollar, there are still many opportunities for manufacturers, he says.

In an opinion piece in the australian newspaper, dr emerson says the trick is to turn the heat of competition from asia into opportunities for manufacturing’s expansion.

dr emerson says this is a key plank in the federal government’s recently announced $1 billion innovation package.

and the recent white paper on australia in the asian Century also clearly identifies this.

the white paper concluded “the pathway to modern manufacturing in australia can be found by identifying the natural and acquired attributes on which we can build our industries.”

“after all, australian manufacturers can’t, by definition, have a comparative advantage in everything, says dr emerson.

“australia is not a low-skill, low-wage country – nor should we aspire to be one, he says. “that means we don’t have natural strengths in producing inexpensive clothing and footwear. Countries such as laos and Bangladesh have advantages there.

“nor are we likely to have an advantage in mass-producing standardised consumer electronics such as flat-screen televisions and iPads. China has had a stranglehold on that market, although low-wage parts of Vietnam are gaining strengths there, too. and don’t expect australia to be manufacturing main-frame computers or pop-up toasters in your lifetime.”

dr emerson says australia’s main advantage in manufacturing over suppliers from europe, north america and from within asia is our abundance of arable land.

“and we have acquired a reputation as a clean, green supplier of agricultural produce, he says. “We are free of foot and mouth disease, mad cow disease and other exotic diseases.”

dr emerson says growing and processing premium food for “billions of middle-class customers” in asia offers enormous opportunities for regional australia.

“But the quality must be high, the food must be safe and the delivery must be on time. that’s why the innovation statement identifies food processing as one of the first industries to benefit from the creation of innovation precincts.

“the precinct will involve scientists, farmers, manufacturers and service companies working together to custom-make processed food for the massive asian market, competing on quality and reliability of delivery, not on price.”

dr emerson cited premium australian wines, cheeses and infant formula as “a few of the candidates” for successful manufacturing in the asian Century.

dr emerson says australia’s other natural and acquired attributes include:• our capacity to innovate through an

imaginative culture• our reputation for honesty through

an independent and transparent legal system

• A sound, well-regulated financial system• Proximity to asia, including location in

the same time zones• a history of offering university

education to young people from the region“Most of these are hard-won

advantages, says dr emerson. “australia can build on them through the policies set out in the asian Century white paper and the innovation statement, turning asian Century opportunities into rewarding jobs for australian manufacturing workers, farmers and service providers.”

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world forKlIft GIants JoIn forces a new major global forklift company has been developed with the merging of two of the world’s largest forklift manufacturers.

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the merger will provide a great boost for forklift customers in australia, according to a leading local distributor.

the combining of these two companies creates a manufacturer that will be ranked, according to revenue, as the world’s fourth largest forklift company with sales of around us$2billion and over 5,000 employees.

unicarriers’ mission is to become the world’s largest forklift company.

Nino Pala, Chief Executive Officer of local nissan Forklift distributor, Powerlift Material handling says their australian customers should be excited by the move.

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In 2009 the company acquired biotech start-up company Peplin Biotech and have since invested $130 million in the australian manufacturing facility at southport on the qld gold Coast. since the acquisition, the number of staff has gone from 17 people in 2009 to 130 in 2013 and it continues to grow.

For nearly 10 years Peplin had been working to an active gel for the treatment of potentially life-threatening sun spots. to date, leo Pharma has invested $500m on the project, with $20m already invested this year.

In February leo Pharma australia announced the launch of Picato gel, which will be used in the treatment of sunspots.

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leading power and automation technology group aBB, has landed a major oil and gas contract valued at $15 million in the timor sea off Western australia.

aBB has been appointed the main electrical contractor (MEC) for a new semi-submersible central processing facility (CPF) at the Ichthys oil and gas field.

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the chargers are installed in urban areas with more than 5000 inhabitants, and on major roads throughout the country, creating the highest concentration of dC chargers in europe.

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Is collectInG data a waste of tIme?

In our daily lives we are bombarded with data. We go to the gym and they record your height, weight, workout reps and heart rate.

government departments record your date of birth, where you live, how much you do or don’t earn, how much tax you pay and your credit rating.

accountants keep detailed data on investments, best saving methods and superannuation.

our armed services log diligently parts, service of equipment, hours of use, fuel used and intake of personnel.

and when you take your car for a service they record how many kilometers you have travelled, your tyre pressure, oil levels and when your brake pads were last changed.

our lives are swamped with data that can be retrieved for analysis to either improve or possibly prevent a major catastrophe. But some in industry feel that data recording of plant and machinery is a waste of time. “We have never done this before why should we do it now?’’ is a response I sometimes hear.

But times have changed. to maintain a competitive edge and preserve workplace

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nowadays data can be either manually or electronically recorded – or both.

I tend to lean to the latter if possible, but manual seems to be the easiest.

the downside to the electronic data gathering is hand-held devices (smart phones) are expensive, but everyone seems to have one these days.

they can very easily be damaged. they can also be time wasters with people using them to surf the net or send text messages while in a toilet cubicle or on the worksite.

But by collecting data companies can prevent downtime on plant/machinery and create a safer work environment.

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It’s always incredibly powerful to get a fresh perspective, not just about an individual client’s marketing activities, but an industry as a whole.

after conducting a quick review of the clients industry, the strategist excitedly told us it wouldn’t be difficult to dominate this industry with regards to digital strategy.

In developing a digital strategy in B2B and industrial markets it’s dangerous to just rate your business on how it compares to your direct competitors.

With the digital environment relatively new to many industrial companies while you may see yourself as ahead of the pack, in reality you may just be the best of a bad bunch.

the risk you run is that at some stage one of the players will do exactly what we are doing to for our client – rethink the whole strategy from scratch, drawing on the learning’s from the best practices from other industries and markets.

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asked some fundamental questions that assisted the client to look at their business just as if they were new into it.

a great exercise for all businesses at the start of a new year is to ensure your key people agree on the same answer to a few basic, but critical questions:

• What is the business problem we are trying to solve with our marketing strategy? Forget digital elements at this stage. the digital strategy and activities can only be developed when the overriding strategy is fully developed, understood, and agreed.

• What s our customer’s path-to-purchase? this is an area where it is worthwhile investing in research to get an up-to-date understanding of this journey, because the digital world is changing behaviours and processes rapidly. this will also give direction to what digital/social assets you need and help target your marketing and digital spend on those activities that will really make a difference. For example, if your customers are desk bound and analytics show very few visits from mobile devices, why invest in a mobile website?

• How do you get to them at the start of the journey? For technical products and services, like many of you would be selling, the purchase process is likely to start with a significant research phase, well before a customer decides to engage with potential suppliers. you need to

understand what early triggers occur that could indicate the start of the purchase journey, and then determine how you can engage with, or assist, the buyer at this stage.

• When customers are on this journey, can they find your company and do you have relevant content to engage with them? the most recent online research from neilson shows the top three brand engagement activities online are:1. research products and services2. read reviews and discussions

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or serviceonce you understand the path-to-

purchase and particularly what potential buyers are looking for on-line, you must ensure that your digital content gives the customer the specific information they need – which is not necessarily what you may want to bombard them with.

only when you understand all of this should you ask – “do we really understand what we want to achieve from digital strategies and what would success look like?”

don’t get caught up on irrelevant statistics like Facebook ‘likes’ and web visitor numbers because if you haven’t genuinely engaged with real potential customers, there is every chance you are getting excited about numbers that don’t add value to your business’s bottom line.

For the most part, for most companies in the business to business sector the ultimate measure of success digital

activities is the number of enquiries generated that lead to a sale.

other measures such as search rankings, content views and time spent on your website etc can of course assist with further developing and enhancing your digital strategy over time and assessing the success of your various digital marketing activities.

as the digital world gets more complex, but more cost effective and measurable, it’s more critical than ever to really understand your potential customers purchase behavior and only invest in those channels where those potential customers are active.

It’s a rapidly changing environment and to leverage it requires the guidance and advice of an experienced digital strategist who understands the complete digital and social landscape.

a web-site builder is not a digital strategist. an employee who is highly engaged with twitter and Facebook is not a digital strategist. a true digital strategist is a highly trained marketing professional who has a thorough understanding of, and vast experience with, fully integrated digital campaigns involving planning, development, integration, analysis and evaluation of social media and digital platforms as well as the buying and structure of digital advertising.

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how to Grow your busIness In 2013

set your 2013 business goals yet? no? Before things get too hectic, set your plan for this year and communicate to all in your business.

to do this, you need to know what’s happening in the economy.

spend a little time ploughing through heavy industry reports, and related commentary, to pick out trends and opportunities for sMes. having done this myself, I have decided to share and save you the time, so read on ...

Importantly, manufacturing still matters, more than 500 000 australians work for small and medium sized manufacturing businesses*.

the good news is that the australian economy is expected to continue its slow but steady growth.

In the september quarter of 2012, manufacturing upped its contribution to GDP by 2.1 percent (ABS). gdP growth is forecast to be 3.25 percent in 2012-2013 and 3 percent in 2013-2014**.

to win a sizeable share of this growth, businesses need to create better, more productive, smarter workplaces.

Fascinating is the finding that most Australian manufacturers lack an ambitious, strategic and global mindset*.

so this means opportunity exists for those of us who do.Before we set goals, let’s examine current trends.Firstly, the challenges faced by sMes. some are new

but many have existed for years*:• the strength of the China economy, which

is challenging the usa as the world’s largest manufacturing nation

• accelerating labour costs• Increases in energy costs• a strong australian dollar• Lack of consumer and business confidence• low levels of activity in the residential and commercial

construction sectors• on the other hand, here are the opportunities:• growing demand for machinery, equipment

and consumables particularly to the mining and construction sectors.

• existence of niche areas of knowledge-intensive manufacturing including medical and scientific equipment, pharmaceuticals, transport equipment including aerospace and advanced materials, and new markets such as cosmetics and high value fashion.

• growth in automotive and defence supply chains.so how does all this translate into what we do everyday

in our workplaces? What related smaller-scale goals should we set ourselves?

Here are my Top 10 goals:1. Value-add and focus on solutions: solve design and

manufacturing problems for customers. Be proactive and suggest improvements. this is where, at this point in time, we have the edge over China.

2. ask where your business can engage in innovation-intensive manufacturing e.g. mining equipment?

3. exploit the cheaper transport costs vs. importing, use the ‘tyranny of distance’ to your advantage.

4. along the same lines, promote the faster delivery vs. importing. Urgent orders can be filled with high quality goods.

5. at the same time investigate exporting.6. Play on your familiarity with customers – they know you

and your level of service as opposed to an anonymous importing service.

7. get comfortable with social media; it is the future. use it to enhance your reputation as a smart manufacturer and to share. some social media is better for B2B than others. Just find one you like and experiment. I like linkedIn and twitter. Before you let out one of those how-can-I-do-all-this sighs, it will not take up a lot of time. retweet or ‘like’ articles, publish a photo of a new product or process. Just keep at it. ask a gen y person to show you how. the best twitter lesson I ever got was from my local barista!

8. network and share: join industry bodies such as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).

9. Investigate possible public and private partnerships, a bit of a bureaucratic minefield but, depending on your industry, worth following as an additional long-term strategy. not going to save your bacon in the short term.

10. Build on management, design and marketing skills.

to pursue all 10 this year is rather ambitious. Choose one or two, set some tangible measures, and do let me know how it goes.

* Prime Ministers Manufacturing Taskforce report of the Non-Government Members August 2012.** 2012 Statement 2: Economic Forecasts that underlie the Budget estimates.

*James Abbott is the Chairman of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and Managing Director of Challenge Engineering www.challengecnc.com.au.

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austech 2013: what to eXpect thIs year australia’s production technology providers will present the latest machine tools, precision tools, sheetmetal technology and automation equipment at austech 2013.

to be held at the Melbourne Convention and exhibition Centre from May 7-10, austech 2013 will once again be held in conjunction with national Manufacturing Week.

organisers aMtIl (australian Manufacturing technology Institute Limited) say Austech 2013 offers an ideal platform to support the growth and performance of australia’s advanced manufacturing industry.

“While we may no longer be competitive in mass production given the competition from low-wage economies, we can be competitive in development and design, smart ideas and high-tech products,” says exhibition director and aMtIl Ceo shane Infanti. “the last austech exhibition in sydney has shown that show attendees weren’t just window shopping but were looking for exactly those products and

smart manufacturing techniques – and they were ready to purchase.”

More than 50 per cent of visitors to the 2012 austech exhibition reported to have found a particular product or solution to a manufacturing problem, and 36 per cent say that they have made a purchase as a result of visiting the show.

together with nMW, austech attracts more than 450 exhibitors and over 10,000 visitors every year, 90 per cent of which are decision makers with purchasing authority.

“the statistics show that local manufacturers still invest in new processes and technologies to maintain competitiveness,” says Mr Infanti. “they need to think long term or face an uphill struggle to succeed.”

While nearly everyone came to see new products and get up to date with new technology, every third visitor regularly attends the show to network and make new business contacts.

last year, nearly 64 per cent of tradeshow visitors report to have been

successful in making new business contacts, which is vital in order to remain competitive today; often, the difference between a successful and struggling business is by how diverse of a network they have.

“tradeshows like austech and nMW offer prime opportunities for networking, and generating new contacts while spreading the word about your business,” says exhibition Manager Kim Warren. “tradeshows can create connections that can potentially further your endeavours down the road by leaps and bounds.”

thousands of industrial decision-makers have once again attended the last

austech exhibition in sydney to get ideas and find ways to cut costs and get more work. More than 40 per cent of visitors reported that they attend australia’s premier machine tool and manufacturing exhibition regularly, while networking to connect with current and prospective customers was once again a prime reason to head into the exhibition centre for at least a day or two.

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swIsstec precIsIon lathe a sIGht to see It’s not often you get an opportunity to see the processes involved in producing high-precision parts for industries such as the exacting medical sector.

But at the austech exhibition swisstec australia will give visitors a rare insight into how a part such as a bone screw is taken from concept to product to assured tolerances.

to show this process, swisstec australia has teamed up with delcam australia, a specialist in Cad/CaM software, and renishaw Pty ltd who will provide the final testing and gauging of the product turned and milled in swisstec’s recently released tornos st-26 CnC lathe.

“adopting the latest machining technologies is key for shops to accurately and repeatedly create medical components,” says Peter staebner, of swisstec. “swiss-style lathes offer a good combination of precision and repeatability for these applications thanks in part to their guide-bushing design,

which provides support for the workpieces very close to the cut.”

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“this new lathe from tornos is extremely versatile,” says Mr staebner. “It has the capacity to produce anything from a repetition item like a washer to a highly precise item like a bone screw. the 23-mm capacity means the tornos can produce highly specialised parts.”

to visualise the complexity of the design capabilities, delcam will demonstrate the design composed on the company’s Partmaker software via a big screen on the stand.

the part will then be manufactured onsite by the tornos lathe and renishaw will be utilising its expertise in gauging and measurement to show the precision that has been achieved by the machine.

the three companies will have representatives at austech 2013 to discuss the various aspects of the industry that they service.

also, swisstec will have representatives from the swiss manufacturer to share

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eXpert Industry speaKers Get In the zoneaustech 2013 will this year feature presentations from renowned industry experts in a new dedicated event zone.

speakers from industry, politics and science will discuss the possibilities of improving manufacturers’ competitiveness through research, innovation and technology. organisers expect more than 10,000 visitors at the Melbourne exhibition Centre from May 7-10.

about 87 per cent of those attendees are in middle or senior management positions.

to better serve this key group, austech organiser aMtIl (australian Manufacturing Institute Limited) will launch the Manufacturers Pavilion.

the Manufacturers Pavilion highlights the capabilities of australia’s precision engineering and advanced manufacturing industry.

It also provides australian component manufacturers, precision engineering firms, toolmakers, advanced manufacturers and general engineering companies with an opportunity to exhibit their capabilities.

supported by the department of Industry, Innovation, science, research and Tertiary Education) and sponsored by the advanced Manufacturing Cooperative research Centre, the Pavilion will be a focal point and provide a great forum for local manufacturers to put themselves in front of austech visitors, many of whom outsource and contract out their work.

For the first time this year, the Manufacturers Pavilion includes speeches and discussions with key industry people who give their time for free in order to impart their knowledge in the new dedicated event zone.

CsIro’s dr Calum drummond, group executive for Manufacturing, Materials and Minerals will present on CsIro’s capability and role in helping australian manufacturers innovate in an increasingly competitive environment.

he will discuss the importance of innovative thinking and collaboration, and how technology can be transformational for sMes in australia.

More investment in intelligent manufacturing techniques and prioritising key technologies are crucial if australia is to avoid losing its competitive edge in manufacturing, especially in the high-cost environment australia’s manufacturers operate in, dr drummond says.

göran roos, Chairman of the advanced Manufacturing Council in adelaide and a member of the economic development Board and the advisory Board of Invest in south australia as well as of CsIro’s Manufacturing sector advisory Council, agrees.

dr roos adds that manufacturing is the biggest spender of applied research and innovation with spillover effects into the rest of the economy.

“Australian firms have to change their world view as well as their behaviour if they are to become successful in a high-cost environment,” he says.

other keynote speakers include dr Mark hodge, Ceo of the defence Materials technology Centre and tony quick, Chair of dMtC, who will present

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several case studies on manufacturing best practice with specific examples being drawn from the defence sector.

austech is now open for registrations. Visitors can register online at: www.austechexpo.com.au

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hs CnC Machines and qumac engineering services will showcase for the first time in Australia the Feeler HT-30Y multi-axis CnC lathe – their number one selling multi-axis centre.

the machine features C & y axis milling capabilities combined with a built-in spindle motor and a 12-station BMt-60 turret with a powerful milling function, as well as a Fanuc 31i controller.

Mal durdin, director of hs CnC Machines, representatives of qumac engineering services and technical experts from the company’s overseas suppliers will be on hand at stand 579 over the four days of austech 2013.

“the relationship between hs CnC and the taiwanese group spans more than 15 years, providing australian customers with long-term support and knowledge,” Mr durdin says. “We are excited to be able to demonstrate the Feeler multi-axis lathe and vertical machining centre at austech. It is a great opportunity to introduce people to the hs CnC and qumac teams, but also to have

the opportunity to speak directly with the technical experts during the exhibition. We will also have at our stand information on the full range of Mori seiki CnC machine tools.”

Included in the display will be the Mt range of power rotary tooling accessories from Mt Marchetti of Italy, as well as two new four-axis vertical machining centres from the popular Feeler VMP series.

the machines’ rugged construction manufactured from high-quality cast iron assures optimum rigidity and stability, making it ideal for precision jobs. the 10,000-rpm spindle produces fine surface finishes required by many industries.

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the company will showcase its recently launched online store. the site provides many of the key visual tools needed to improve the lean production systems and can assist with managing routine daily tasks, problem solving and planning production.

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cuttInG-edGe laser technoloGy from farley

at austech 2013 Farley laserlab will demonstrate a new addition to its laser family – the GF3015 fibre laser.

The GF3015, powered by a 1KW fibre laser, is expected to draw big crowds as

at ausPaCK Plus Farley will showcase two laser marking systems – the Fibre laser Marking system and the online Fibre laser Marking series.

these two systems have also been recently added to the Farley family in australia. they are ideal for industries such as electrical components, car parts and food packaging.

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the Farley team puts the innovative new machine through its paces.

using the new machine staff will show visitors how easy and efficiently the fibre laser can cut multiple parts, using cut-outs of Bart simpson, kangaroos and the sydney harbour Bridge as examples.

the gF3015 is designed for the smaller job shops that need the quality of a laser without paying for the power and size of a larger unit.

the gF3015 can be equipped with 500W, 1000W or 2000W.

If you are planning to visit austech, visit the Farley laserlab stand and enquire about their introductory offer for the unit – including software, fume extraction unit and installation.

the offer is valid until 10 units have been sold.

In addition to the austech show, Farley laserlab will also have a presence at ausPaCK Plus 2013, australia’s largest packaging, processing machinery, materials and technology exhibition at sydney showgrounds from May 7-10.

mastercut’s fIne worK on show at austechMastercut technologies are industry leaders in the manufacture of precision thin metal parts.

specialising in thin stainless steel, copper and brass, Mastercut has a variety of cutting techniques to suit the application.

One of the most flexible is PCM or photo chemical milling. this method is the closest thing to photocopying of metal and is a great intermediate step between laser cutting and stamping.

PCM has other advantages in that it can incorporate half etching through the material for identification text or fold lines.

the price is not affected by the complexity of the part and surprisingly detailed, repeatable items are easily achieved.

Mastercut also have lasers for cutting and marking and these methods can be combined for specific requirements.

In addition to precision parts, PCM is used for half etching Id plates

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Mastercut are major stockists of stainless steel shim off 600mm wide coils in both grades 304 and 316 in thicknesses starting from 0.025mm

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laser technoloGy: the future Is here

the world of laser technology continues to expand into our everyday life, particularly in manufacturing applications including welding, cladding, cutting, near-net shape manufacturing, micromachining and heat treatment.

the technology has found its way into a broad range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, medical, mining and many more.

raymax lasers will have demonstrations including micromachining, high-performance marking and engraving on its stand at austech 2013, as well as samples of the company’s laser cladding expertise.

on hand during the event will be laser specialists, company founder and Managing director John grace and physicist dr Cedric Chaminade.

It was Mr grace’s vision that created a company to provide lasers that enable many manufacturing applications to move forward that could not otherwise have been achieved without laser technology.

“dr Chaminade’s research in laser physics both here and in europe in microelectronics and micromechanical devices gives raymax lasers a depth of knowledge in laser applications for the future, says Mr grace. “Visitors are

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welcome to join our stand and discuss technical issues or topics with our industry experts.”

Diode lasers for micromachining applicationsFor micromachining applications, raymax will showcase new developments in Jdsu’s high-power diode lasers.

the us-based company is one of the world’s largest vendors of high-power diode lasers, which are increasingly found in a broad range of applications previously addressed by material removal technologies.

since there is no physical contact between the laser and the workpiece, the advantages are readily apparent: no tool wear, no tool changes, and no tool breaking.

also, lasers assist in the miniaturisation process by providing a highly focused beam that can process very small feature sizes.

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Visitors can discuss fastener needs and in particular, any difficulties and or efficiencies with specific engineering fasteners for various applications.

Fuji Fasteners produce a range of fasteners with diameters ranging from M3 to M16 and in comparable imperial sizes. the variation in fasteners extends to head types, thread forms (and knurls) and length.

Products are heat treated to specific requirement strengths and finished in a range of platings and coatings to achieve the required corrosive protection ratings. this includes electroplating and mechanical plating in zinc, copper, tin and nickel, zinc cobalt plating and coatings/sealers such as chromium silica compound, which alone is rated to 600/800 hours.

the Fuji product range of fasteners is designed to satisfy many industries

and specifications. With a range of features and materials generated by the cold forming process, Fuji is well placed to provide its customers with the right fastener for the right situation.

Cold forming has many benefits. It is an extremely efficient low-cost method of manufacturing and it allows for an infinite number of shapes.

also, it operates at high speed, yielding hundreds of parts per minute.

Cold Forming can produce components that normally would not be economical through machining from a solid bar. and an assembly with two or more pieces can often be formed as a single piece.

the process can be used on low to high-grade steel, alloy and stainless steel, brass and aluminium.

the cold forming technique gives enhanced product performance, superior surface finish and greater tolerances while reducing production costs.

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new manufacturers paVIlIon a ‘must see’aMtIl will incorporate a new area into this year’s austech exhibition – the Manufacturers Pavilion.

this 1500sqm area is designed to connect visitors with organisations of significance to them and inform them of possible commercial opportunities.

one of the major features of the Manufacturers Pavilion will be the timetable of speakers discussing relevant supply chain and major project topics to be presented in the Pavilion Café. Visitors can sit and listen to industry leaders in a relaxed informal café setting.

activities in the Manufacturers Pavilion 2013 will assist visitors to:• Connect industry with organisations

such as state and federal government departments, industry supply chains and network/cluster opportunities.

• Inform manufacturers of industry trends in supply and initiatives that may assist business development.

• support visitors to grow through open access to opportunities of interest that may be available domestically and internationally.

• Provide direction to suppliers demonstrating technology and processes relative to the showcase industry sectors.

owned and operated by australian Manufacturing technology Institute Ltd (AMTIL), Austech covers the key areas of machine tool and sheetmetal working including:• CnC Machining Centres:

horizontal and vertical machining • turning Machines: CnC lathes,

automatic lathes• sheetmetal: forming, bending,

punching, shearing equipment• special Purpose Machines:

grinding, broaching, boring, milling, waterjet cutters

• Laser Equipment: laser profiling, laser cutting, marking and engraving

• ancillary equipment: cutting fluids, finishing, coatings, robots, cad-cam softwareaustech 2013 will be held

at the Melbourne Convention and exhibition Centre from May 7-10 in conjunction with national Manufacturing Week.

top cuttInG system on dIsplayEngineers at Profile Cutting Systems have invested several years developing the next generation combination drilling and cutting machine.

after studying the marketplace, PCs realised there was no machine that could match the brute force and rigidity of its latest offering – the BhB.

It is common belief that profile machines need to be light in order to accelerate quickly around a part profile.

While this remains true, it is far more important for a drilling machine to be significantly heavy enough to withstand the substantial drilling forces produced when rapid drilling steel plate.

If too light, the drilling forces – in particular micro-vibrations when using high speed/feed rates, will reverberate throughout the entire machine.

this leaves the machines operator with no other choice than to reduce drilling speed and feed which results in slower drilling times and premature tool failure.

to achieve high acceleration rates on such a large machine, the BhB uses powerful aC motors and a state-of-the-art digital drive system.

“there now exists a solution for our customers to cut and drill steel plate in an unprecedented amount of time,” says PCs director John Buccella.

“By using uprated components throughout, the BhB will outlast the competition whilst providing unrivalled reliability.”

the BhB also features an advanced safety system, which incorporates a controlled emergency stop that can bring the machine from 20m/min to standstill in about 50mm.

PCs will display and demonstrate the new BhB on stand 596 at austech 2013. It’s a Must see.

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national Manufacturing Week returns to Melbourne from May 7-10 with a focus on promoting australian manufacturing and helping local companies to boost productivity.

over 300 local and international manufacturing industry suppliers will exhibit at this year’s event at the Melbourne Convention and exhibition Centre.

and more than 10,000 visitors are expected during the 4-day event.

Co-located with austech, nMW 2013 will feature – for the first time in Victoria – two new Product Zones: sustainable Manufacturing and Metals & Composites.

the sustainable Manufacturing Zone will focus on opportunities for reducing industry’s environmental footprint, while Metals & Composites presents new developments in industry’s quest to develop reliable, lightweight, easily moulded manufacturing materials.

With the two new Zones, nMW 2013 will present a total of 12 Product Zones to help buyers and sellers easily find each other.

nMW 2013 will showcase products and services fast-growing sectors including aerospace, mining, biotech, sustainable and food packaging.

the 12 product zones include:• air technology• automation and robotics• electrical• electronics• engineering• health & safety• Information technology• Materials handling• Metals and Composites• Process Control &

Instrumentation• sustainable manufacturing• Welding technology

“there has never been a more important time for industry to come together,” said nMW 2013 exhibition director, Paul Baker.

despite all the challenges now facing the sector, manufacturing remains a vital part of australia’s economy.

Manufacturing contributes some 8 percent of gdP and employs nearly one million australians.

National Manufacturing Week reflects the latest technology and trends for the australian manufacturing industry.

Mr Baker says research conducted by organisers, reed exhibitions has found that many in key industry sectors are gearing up to make concrete investments in 2013.

reed exhibitions conducted a survey of 400 manufacturing industry personnel in december 2012.

respondents – drawn from across industry sectors – consistently stated that key growth areas for their businesses in 2013 included value-added solutions and services, technological innovation and cost efficiency and optimisation.

“to support their growth strategies, around half (49.6%) of those surveyed – intend- to make moderate or large capital investments this year,” Mr Baker said.

Research findings included that companies were planning to make investments in a range of sectors including engineering products and services, electronics, materials handling, process control, and materials – especially metals and composites.

other feedback to nMW includes that vendors are gearing up to target specific vertical markets – mining and the resources sector, as well as automotive components, defence, aerospace, pharmaceutical and biotech for future growth.

Mr Baker says nMW 2013 has been built around these findings.

“to begin with, nMW will be laid out – for the first time in Melbourne – in 12 Product Zones, to enable buyers and sellers to easily find each other. the event will also include live demonstrations from exhibitors whose products and services help companies automate and/or optimise their processes,” Mr Baker said.

For example, Millsom Materials handling will be displaying vacuum lifters and new aluminium jib arms that help optimise businesses’ manufacturing, logistics and manual materials handling.

Millsom’s general Manager, Kevin smith said: “We look forward to nMW every year because it gives us an opportunity to showcase working models of our vacuum lifters and materials handling equipment to a large and varied cross section of potential customers.”

similarly, specialist supplier PlC hardware will be giving visitors hands-on experience of screen tablets the company is now integrating into its industrial automation solutions.

“It’s really important to be able to demonstrate to customers how we go about making savings on automation solutions. nMW gives us the chance to sit down with visitors and run through the fine details that set our products and services apart,” says PlC’s Jason hardie.

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the growth of industry in Western australia – on and offshore – has been remarkable. Billions of dollars has been invested in energy, mining and quarrying, agriculture/forestry, and manufacturing – and there’s more to come.

But until recently, the infrastructure of these huge industries lacked one important support service – an independent one-stop-shop for urgent engineering tasks.

there was nothing available with a focus on current technology, a qa system, highly-skilled tradesmen, the ability to improvise and innovate, and with forward-looking management.

this essential support segment of the marketplace was fragmented.

yes, there were small machine-shops that could do everything, but the absence of an qa system made them dangerous to use, with much of the work farmed out.

Machine-shops were available to do a single task, in compliance with australian and international standards.

however, there wasn’t one place where, for example, a mining company could take a component requiring several functions to have it repaired or refurbished – in a hurry, without any sacrifice of quality.

after racking-up 15 years’ experience in the engineering industry, Paul Flynn took an objective look at the situation, and listened carefully to the gripes expressed by maintenance managers for the big players.

after doing some serious thinking, he and his wife tracy established Billet engineering in Kalgoorlie.

once the giant companies realised how the game had changed, they began to beat a path to the door of the new enterprise, causing it to expand at an unprecedented rate and, two years on, it is still very much “a work in progress.”

Clients recognised they could get jobs done – from go to whoa – under one roof, with guaranteed levels of accuracy, meeting all relevant standards.

Mr Flynn said: “By recruiting a team of highly-qualified and experienced tradesmen, we have been able to add another benefit – innovation. We sometimes find that a standard part has failed because, fundamentally, it has a design flaw.

“this is accepted as a challenge, and the Billet team works co-operatively to come up with a modification that increases a component’s ‘fitness for purpose’ and making it less susceptible to catastrophic failure in the future.”

tracy Flynn says clients appreciate this desire to help, especially because every

hour a mining machine stands idle it results in substantial losses, often running into hundreds of thousands of dollars.

to maintain its high standards, the Kalgoorlie company has been steadily increasing its in-house capability.

It recently acquired “a big brute” of a borer occupying a sizeable chunk of floorspace.

Mr Flynn explained: “the new tos W100a required a bit of elbow-room, and so we did an extension to our workshops, and then relocated some of the other machines to achieve a logical workflow.”

Billet engineering’s new machine is factory-fitted with a 3-axis Heidenhain dn780 digital control system, and is in standard metric configuration. The electrics are 415V / 50 Hz, with fixed 600 mm diameter facing plate, and all standard accessories.

exclusive agent, sydney-based 600 Machine tools supplied the borer, with a specialised engineer from the company’s Brisbane office undertaking the installation and commissioning.

tom downs and his team at ambassador Machine tools in Perth is providing local support.

the classically designed borer features a fixed column, live spindle, and a crosswise travelling indexing table.

Global sales reflect the fact that it is an ideal machine for one-off or small-batch production plants.

Billet trades people have sufficient knowledge to operate the machine and get the best from it – even under pressure.

Managing director of 600 Machine tools, Cliff Purser, said: “the W100a ranks among the best-selling conventional types made by tos, a Czech company that is world-famous for the quality, accuracy, and durability of its borers. this model is popular for its proven versatility, rigidity, and machining power, and yet is available in australia at a very competitive price.

“We are particularly pleased that Billet engineering chose a tos borer because, in only two years, the company has established a reputation for its quality of workmanship, innovation in solving clients’ problems, and delivery when promised, he said. “The W100A fits well into an engineering company with that sort of philosophy, and I am confident that the new borer will deliver many years of reliable service.”

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the mining industry today does virtually everything on a giant scale. there are vast mining deployments on almost every continent producing everything from coal, ore, and minerals to other natural resources.

these sites must work around the clock to be operationally efficient and productive and must experience minimal downtime due to machine breakdowns.

Many mines are located deep in australia’s rugged outback, where 24/7 Internet connectivity is the only way to have connectivity to the outside world and to training, assistance, updates and maintenance services.

as a result, mining operations in australia and around the globe have turned to wireless technology to help alleviate operational and financial issues caused by machine breakdowns.

Communications have been streamlined by providing real-time telemetry to help identify and stop

problems before they cause costly operational shutdowns and delays.

art’s remote access to its machines can alleviate operational and financial issues. art sees the advantages of interactive networking with its CnC routers, plasma cutters and the new Metaltek modular multi-function CnC machining systems in three categories: before, during and after production or operation.

Before jobs start, art’s remote access technology can provide job scheduling and production control. It can access tooling databases, verify Cad/CaM, or train operators, to name only a few.

during machine operation, the direct connection to art’s headquarters in Brisbane can provide remote diagnostics and remote operation.

real-time monitoring of position, program and displays is possible from any PC on the network. Machine data can be efficiently gathered and remote

monitoring at the management and supervisory level is also possible.

after the job, art can provide data for productivity analysis along with a permanent record of all machine data before, during and after completion of the job.

one area where the PC-based control is invaluable to remote operations such as mines or oil and gas fields is serviceability.

Because so much of the machine’s functionality is determined by software – and because that software is externally accessible via the internet – it becomes possible for troubleshooting diagnostics as well as software upgrades to be executed remotely.

the diagnostics screen gives readouts on internal machine information. It displays gas selections, inlet pressures, flow settings, temperature and coolant flow. Real English pop-up messages and automatic tests help to verify correct operation.

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doall contInental serIes a cut aboVedoall sawing Products has launched its latest Continental series of production band saws, delivering cutting edge performance at a leading edge price.

Continental band saws offer standard features far exceeding recognized industry standards.

this includes a standard nC-control panel for ease of start-up programming.

Competitively priced Continental machines are suitable for a wide variety of applications where multiple automatic cutting is required for solid or structural material.

there are six models in the Continental range offering varying size capacities.

Features include:• PlC control for all electric and hydraulic

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• Variable speed controlled by VFd• hydraulic retractable shuttle vise

material indexer• rapid and creep speed index vise

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“doall offers a wide variety of sawing machines for production applications,

Cutting edge … the Continental Series of band saws

says Doall Asia-Pacific General Manager Mark Power.

“the Continental series complements our extensive product range.”

doall, an 80-year manufacturer of rugged saws for diverse applications, is one of a handful of companies in australia that manufacturers or supplies band saw machines, blades and cutting fluids.

and doall provides installation, operator training, service and repairs on all machines sold. Its team of expert engineers can design a machine to meet your sawing needs.

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robust Geared motors for steel mIllsnord drivesystems supplies tenV and teFC motors as well as resilient gearboxes for all kinds of processes in the harsh environments of the steel industry.

Nord configures individual low-maintenance drive solutions meeting the thermal and overload requirements of this sector. nord geared motors provide continuous operation 24/7, driving roller tables as well as reversing rolling mills

which must be accelerated quickly, then braked and accelerated in the opposite direction.

Industrial gear units are employed for the handling of ladles and other particularly heavy-duty applications.

nord is the only manufacturer producing steel industry gear units with a single-piece unicase housing up to a 242,000 nm output torque.

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takisawa’s history dates back to 1922 with production of conventional lathes in Japan. since then they have grown and expanded to become one of the world’s best know manufacturers of quality CnC lathes.

Models include:LA series• In-house manufactured turret and spindle feature high

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new hIGh precIsIon chucK from sandVIKsandvik Coromant has launched the new CoroChuck 930, a high precision hydraulic chuck from brings a secure tooling performance to milling and drilling operations.

the CoroChuck 930 is perfect for meeting the demands for high run out precision.

extensive tests have shown the new hydraulic chuck provides the best pull-out security available.

the secret behind the high precision and pull-out security is in the optimized design of the brazed membrane which allows for maximum secure clamping with two supports on each side (fulcrums).

this design ensures excellent torque transmission to improve the performance of solid carbide end mills, drills and reaming tools.

this performance is repeated over multiple clamping cycles to retain high quality component surfaces and extend tool life.

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the chuck holds tolerances within microns to improve tool precision, surface finish and productivity.the precision run-out can be measured at <4 μm (157 μinch) at 2.5 × DC.

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spotlIGht on safety at nmwthis year’s national Manufacturing Week will have a strong safety focus – in line with increased scrutiny on oh&s issues in the workplace.

Manufacturers are more conscious than ever to provide a safe, productive workplace for employees.

the federal government recently launched australian Work health and safety strategy 2012-2022, setting a new direction for work health and safety in australia for the next decade.

the strategy provides a 10-year framework for governments, industry, unions and other organizations to work together to improve workplace health and safety.

It is aimed at reducing worker fatalities due to injury by at least 20 per cent by 2022, as well as reducing the incidence of injury.

nMW 2013, to be held at the Melbourne Convention and exhibition Centre from May 7-10,

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Co-located with austech, national Manufacturing Week (NMW) is Australia’s leading integrated industry event.

Paul Baker, exhibition director of nMW 2013 said: “Business is well aware that a safe, healthy workplace is both a responsibility and an opportunity to boost longer-term productivity. Mr Baker says the strategy document names manufacturing as a priority area for action – setting the expectation that manufacturers will need to identify and adopt new ways to boost their workplace safety.

“With this in mind, it’s great to see that nMW 2013 will showcase a significant number of products and services that target workplace safety directly, or that have ‘safety’ as a key feature of operations.

“For instance, nMW’s dedicated health and safety Product Zone will feature solutions that directly target worker health – such as workplace safety training and protective gear - as well as products that individuals can invest in to boost their own health,” Baker said.

“across the broader exhibition, a large number of exhibitors are bringing products that feature improved safety. For instance, we will have welding equipment featuring automatic collision detection, chemical-free industrial cleaning that removes harmful solvents from the cleaning process.”

nMW 2013 will provide new and innovative products and services for oh&s professionals who are looking for safety-specific gear, as well as safer ways to carry out their existing processes.

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requiring high feed face and profile milling. It is well suited to machining of components requiring long overhangs and even perfect for lower-power machines and weak fixtures.

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sandvik Coromant has released the CoroMill 357 – a new tough multi-edge face milling cutter for roughing and cubing in steel and cast iron with high insert security.

CoroMill 357 is ideal for applications such as rough face milling, cubing, intermittent component figurations, components with uneven stock or forgings and welding and castings.

applying CoroMill 357 for these applications achieves a high metal removal

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It doesn’t matter where they are located, each one has to combat the filthy build-up caused by dirt, carbon rich exhaust, or wearing concrete.

no doubt, they all have “horror” stories about the dust control programs they must have in place to regularly clean the dust from their parts.

they will also whine about how many extra staff they have to employ to deal with the problem and how many extra hours of labour is involved.

and they will tell of you their despair when the parts are covered in dust once again after only a few weeks of cleaning.

at BaC systems, a global leader in storage solutions, they have found that prevention is the best cure for dust.

BaC’s new range of dust Control drawer storage Modules offers a pre-emptive solution to the problem.

choosInG castors can maKe your head spIn ...often much maligned when a trolley won’t track in a straight line or roll along smoothly, there is a lot more to wheels and castors than meets the eye.

the original choice of wheels and castors for a particular trolley or application can mean the difference between the trolley being a great performer or a dud.

there are many considerations when choosing wheels and castors.

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should I have them all swivelling or a combination of swivel and rigid?

Also, the final configuration when they are assembled to the trolley base will all have an impact on performance and lifespan.

Choose a castor or wheel that is too big and the trolley or load will be unstable.

select a wheel with a very hard tyre and noise might become an issue – too soft and you won’t be able to move it easily under load.

Some wheels will mark floors, some will wear rapidly on abrasive surfaces.

qhdC australia has a range numbering in the thousands when it comes to choosing the best wheels and castors for the job.

Backed by a team with more than 80 combined industry experience in the industry they can help customers to make the right choice.

qhdC will display its range at national Manufacturing Week – stand 2303.

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Patented dust control drawers offer a real protection from dust build-up, saving time and money on reactionary cleaning.

BaC high density drawer storage Modules have long been recognised as one of the most efficient and durable means to store small to medium parts in the smallest footprint possible.

With BaC high density drawer storage Modules you can minimise your allocated storage floor space and also your picking times.

BaC has upgraded its system to now include an embedded dust shield, which fully encloses the drawers. Parts are fully protected from the costly build-up of dust.

this system not only protects the parts from the dust out-side the cabinet, but also prevents the dust drawn into the cabinet by the drawer motion from ever reaching the parts.

When a drawer is open, the contents in the drawer below are protected from falling dust by the embedded shield sealing the drawer.

the heavy automotive Industry has adopted BaC dust Control drawers as the benchmark for proper contamination control.

and they have now been introduced into mines where the ambient dust levels are extremely high with great success.

to learn more, contact BaC’s technical sales team.

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Abb SOLvES 100-YEAR-OLD ELECTRICAL PUzzLE

aBB, a leading power and automation technology group, has solved a 100 year old electrical engineering puzzle by being able to interrupt direct current, paving the way for a more efficient and reliable electricity supply system.

after years of research, aBB has developed the world’s first circuit breaker for high voltage direct current (HVDC).

It combines very fast mechanics with power electronics, and will be capable of “interrupting” power flows equivalent to the output of a large power station within 5 milliseconds – 30 times faster than the blink of a human eye.

the breakthrough removes a 100-year-old barrier to the development of dC transmission grids, which will enable the efficient integration and exchange of renewable energy.

dC grids will also improve grid reliability and enhance the capability of existing AC (alternating current) networks. aBB is in discussions with power utilities to identify pilot projects for the new development.

“aBB has written a new chapter in

the history of electrical engineering,” said Joe hogan, Ceo of aBB.

“this historical breakthrough will make it possible to build the grid of the future. overlay dC grids will be able to interconnect countries and continents, balance loads and reinforce the existing aC transmission networks.”

the hybrid hVdC breaker development has been a flagship research project for aBB, which invests over $1 billion annually in r&d activities.

the breadth of aBB’s portfolio and unique combination of in-house manufacturing capability for power semiconductors, converters and high voltage cables (key components of HVDC systems) were distinct advantages in the new development.

With over 70 hVdC projects, aBB accounts for around half the global installed base, representing an installed capacity of more than 60,000 megawatts.

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dematic, a leader in real-time logistics solutions and voice systems, has released a revolutionary new wireless headset for a broad variety of applications.

the Vocollect srX2 wireless voice headset sets a new standard in headset performance, raising the bar in modularity, user experience, hygiene and value.

Without question, wireless headsets provide a better user experience and reduced maintenance costs compared to wired headsets.

In the past, however, wireless headsets were not modular. this meant the allocation of a headset per operator was a financial challenge. That has now changed.

The Vocollect SRX2 provides the benefits of wireless headsets at a lower cost of ownership. this is made possible because of its modular design allowing the low-cost headband, which is separate from the microphone, to be allocated to each operator.

not only does this design reduce the investment cost per operator, it maximises uptime, reduces maintenance costs and enhances hygiene.

also, the srX2 has made asset management easier with the ability to track and manage all headsets and batteries in the dC or warehouse. Increased intelligent battery management can predict battery shift life months

in advance. the srX2 wireless headset, when used with Vocollect

VoiceCatalyst software, provides 50 percent better noise reduction compared to other leading distribution environment headsets.

It also provides a high-definition audio experience compared with other commercially available Bluetooth headsets.

and with its rugged, yet compact design, the srX2 works equally well in any environment including refrigerated, high noise, and fast-moving picking environments.

dematic has been working with supermarket giant Woolworths, one of the first organisations to use the new srX2 wireless headset.

“We have seen the business benefits that the original srX provides from a wireless perspective,” says Wayne ellison of Woolworths. “the srX2 with its modular design allows Woolworths the opportunity to realise the benefits of wireless, whilst being able to allocate a headband to each operator. We believe this will result in greater user acceptance from a hygiene/personalisation perspective and a reduction in time lost during our hand-out/ hand-in process.”

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showcasInG the latest solutIons for a safer worKplacethe recent safety In action in Melbourne had all the ingredients to help australian manufacturers maintain an injury-free workplace.

now in its 16th year, safety In action is australia’s largest health and safety trade show.

once again the three-day show featured the latest technology and safety products and services – all under one roof.

held in conjunction with advanced logistics and Materials handling 2013, the safety show offered safety managers a wide range of safety solutions well beyond personal protective equipment and high-tech automation.

Visitors were treated to live demonstrations, interactive experiences and a host of the latest products and services.

solutions and technologies at the show ranged from electrical testing equipment to survival suits, ergonomic electric vehicles to electrolyte drinks.

notable aussie safety innovator hazibag presented a self-inflating, sand-less Barrier Sack at Safety in Action, while Roobuck launched Australia’s first certified led safety Vest.

dial Before you dig was also at the event, showcasing its free online service and iPhone app that allows users to find information about underground utilities anywhere in australia.

attendees were particularly impressed by Premium health’s stand, which won the award for Best stand under 18m. Premium health blew visitors away with its life-saving Powerheart g5 automated external defibrillator, and a First Aid Course.

similarly outstanding was the stand of safety leader BoC, who took home the title of Best stand over 18m.

the Best stand by a new exhibitor prize was awarded to site safety australia, who also showcased their new ezyrail, a demountable modular safety handrail system.

safety In action also proved to be a hub of knowledge for those attending the free seminars.

twelve specialist speakers gave presentations on subjects ranging from safety software to conflict management.

this included psychologist Michael adeney who provided a thought-provoking insight into the oft-overlooked issue of fatigue, and practical tips on keeping staff awake and safe. and Cristian sylvestre from safestart presented three well-attended sessions exploring strategies to keep workers focused on the task and avoid dangerous distractions.

delegates at the safety Institute of australia national safety Convention, held in conjunction with the show, discussed vital health and safety legislation.

the safety show now moves to queensland, with a major exhibition at the Brisbane Convention & exhibition Centre from June 18-20. For more information visit:www.qldsafetyshow.com.au

the qld safety show will be held in conjunction with Clean scene 2013 – the national Cleaning & hygiene expo: www.cleansceneshow.com.au

the safety show sydney will be held at sydney showground, olympic Park, september 3-5, 2013. www.thesafetyshow.com.au

Australian Exhibitions & ConferencesPh: 1300 656 184www.aec.net.au

a highlight of safety in action 2013 was the BoC stand featuring an impressive display of personal protection equipment.

BoC, a leader in gas, welding and safety equipment, won the award for Best stand over 18sqm at the show.

Visitors to the stand were treated to an array of the latest innovative safety equipment including breathing apparatus, gas and fume detection, extraction, height safety equipment and scaffolding.

Personal protection equipment (PPE) included ear, eye, face & head protection and safety gloves.

BoC experts were on hand to give visitors advice on welding and gas cylinder safety in the workplace.

BoC supplies gas, welding and safety equipment to a wide range of industries throughout australia.

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the four letter word that can turn people away

I don’t use the “safe” word anymore! the “s” word has such a poor

reputation I find it can turn people away. Maybe they have had enough of

the policeman approach, or, the threat of legal action or the use of the “s” word to justify an otherwise unjustifiable decision?

It’s ironic that the profession dedicated to the prevention of harm to our most valuable resource, our people, appears to have a credibility issue.

But, we all need our people to be safe; no one wants to get hurt. there are social, economic, reputational and moral costs associated with harming employees.

given this huge pressure to prevent harm, how can organisations show they are doing all they can (i.e. comply with their legal requirements) to prevent harm, and actually prevent harm?

there are three components of a capable organisation: (see diagram below)• systems: including all the hardware,

software and management processes required to deliver the organisations products and services;

• leadership: ensuring all people who are responsible for managing others have the necessary skills to be a leader, and

• People: ensuring employees are competent to do their work, and are engaged in the business and their team.

By Dr Marcus Cattani

When these three components work together, i.e. targeted systems, effective leadership and engaged People a capable organisation can become a successful one.

success relies on a partnership between leaders and their teams, a sharing of responsibility.

If I had to pick one of these components as a priority, I would pick leadership. effective leaders can modify systems to the needs of the business, and drive the engagement of their people. leaders must set the expectations and behaviour of the business, providing the limits in which the rest of the organisation works. this is known as setting the “tolerated” risk in the business.

once a leader understands how to set and manage the tolerated risk, and engage their people they are on the journey to managing the level of injury risk, in other words preventing injuries.

Preventing Injuries is after all what we want to achieve: and if people can see a logical and easy to understand process, the “s” doesn’t come into it!

*dr Marcus Cattani is educated in occupational health and hygiene and has worked for over 20 years in the manufacturing and resources industries. he currently runs a consultancy, which provides the technical resources required to manage risk of injuries, including an innovative solution to train leaders in operational leadership and how to sustain an organisations focus on preventing harm.

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lIfe saVInG tIps to assIst when chanGInG pneumatIc tyresThe recent death of a wheel fitter in NSW has given the materials handling industry a much-needed wake-up call regarding the safe removal of wheels on forklifts with pneumatic tyres.

the singleton man was killed while working on a mining truck at a factory at Muswellbrook, in the nsW hunter Valley.

the accident happened when the five-piece split rim wheel assembly on the Container handling reach stacker exploded.

Unfortunately, it is not the first time an accident of this kind has occurred. so why haven’t we learned from past mistakes?

Material handling experts Mla holdings is one company that places great emphasis on workplace safety when it comes to removing tyres from heavy vehicles.

their big truck range (16,000kg lifting capacity and above) are usually equipped with multi piece rims and pneumatic tyres.

This specification can cause a safety issue for technicians and tyre fitters

working on these trucks if precautions are ignored.

It is a safety regulation when removing a wheel from a heavy truck or container handler, that the tyre must be fully deflated, removing all the inside air pressure

the reason for this is that when removing a tyre that is full of air pressure, you run the risk of a catastrophic wheel explosion, the tyre or rim can be cracked or damaged which in turn will then explode due to the high air pressure within.

Mla holdings offers the following advice on how to safely remove and replace wheels:removal• Park the truck on level ground in a safe

working area• Chock the wheels• Isolate the ignition and batteries• Jack up the truck at the jack points and

secure with an axle support device (do not rely on just the jack).

• Before removing any wheel nuts fully deflate all wheels that are to be removed

Vigilance … an MLA technician inspects a potentially dangerous 1800 x 25 tyre for faults

• remove the wheel nuts and use a suitable lifting device to remove the wheel

replacement• Inspect the tyre and rim for damage

and cracking, reject if faulty• Place wheel into tyre safety cage and

inflate to recommended inflation pressure, inspect wheel for defects then fully deflate the tyre, remove from tyre safety cage and rectify any defects found

• use a suitable lifting device to place the wheel onto the truck and tighten wheel nuts in correct sequence to recommended torque setting

• Place a protection device near the wheel assembly to minimise the trajectory zone.

• Inflate the tyre to the recommended inflation pressure from outside the trajectory zone.

• Inspect the wheel for defects, reject if faulty

• remove the protection device, axle support device and jack.

• test run truck and retighten wheel nuts in correct sequence to recommended torque setting.

• return the truck to service.• after 10 hours use re-tighten wheel nuts

in correct sequence to recommended torque setting.Mla believes the implementation

of these safety instructions is paramount in preventing death and injury by wheel explosion.

MLA Holdings Pty LtdPh: 13 16 52www.mlaholdings.com.au

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Safety is more than just a layer of clothing.

At BOC, we believe we are more than just a supplier of safety products. As a leading supplier of gases and industrial products in the South Pacific, BOC understands and is genuinely committed to ensuring safety assurance — so just as we protect our own people, you can count on our reputation and commitment to help protect yours.

Whether you’re talking about risk hazard assessment, personal protective equipment for the head, face, hand and foot as well industrial workwear, gas safety equipment, or safety awareness training — we’re there. BOC can tailor a complete safety solution for your business.

To find out more, call 1300 723 378, visit your nearest Gas & GearTM or go to www.boc.com.au

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the 9100 series is available with powered or supplied air respiratory protection and flip-up functionality.

all welding shields within the speedglas 9100 range are compliant to australian standard as/nZs1337.1 for high impact.

the series includes the 3M Speedglas 9100 Air (respiratory) welding shield, the 3Mspeedglas 9100 FX (flip-up) welding shield and the 3M Speedglas 9100 FX Air (flip-up/respiratory) welding shield.

all 9100 shields feature the advanced ergonomic ratchet style head harness that has a parked stop in the “up” position.

The flip-up versions provide a clear 17x10cm protective visor that is not only large but also curved, allowing for a wide clear view in all directions.

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the new shields come equipped with a choice of speedglas 9100 auto-darkening welding lens all of which can be used on virtually all arc welding processes, including low amperage tIg.

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olIVer sets new standard In safetyIndustry footwear specialist oliver Footwear has released a new range of safety and industrial footwear that combines new technology with comfort and safety. the oliver WB34 series is a range of new lightweight footwear that offers 16 different style choices to suit a broad variety of vocations and workplace conditions.

the grIPthane dual density Polyurethane sole combines a hard-wearing outer sole for tough workplace environments with a soft shock absorbing low density midsole. With the softer midsole extending deep into the cleat it extends the surface grip but provides the ideal cushioning to absorb the shocks delivered by rough conditions underfoot.

In combination with a scientifically designed tread pattern the WB 34 range exceeds the slip requirements of industry standards as/nZs 2210.3:2009 and en Iso 20345:2011.

the range features the oliver CoMFortcushion Impact absorption

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sKIlled worKers hold Key to Industry’s futureBy Matthew Stewart – MIGAS National Business Development Manager

What is it going to take for trade and industrial based companies to remain competitive and successful into the future?

some would say opening up new markets or creating new and innovative products – and they would be right.

however, to do these things there is one vital ingredient missing – trade skilled workers.

you can open up new markets but you still need people to produce your product and deliver the services.

you can be innovative and come up with new products but you still need someone to make it, fix it if breaks or service it so it doesn’t.

It makes sense that the companies with the most capable, highly skilled and well-trained people have the competitive advantage over their competitors.

In an industry where skilled labour is very tight and in short supply, production capability is significantly reduced.

Put simply, when you don’t have enough of the right people to make it, install it, service it or fix it – you put a lot of pressure on the existing staff that are there, and this puts product and service quality at risk.

things are rushed, time deadlines aren’t met and overall quality declines. so too do the number of customers. add to that the increased wage demands caused by the shortage of skilled workers.

Is it any wonder australian business struggles to compete domestically and globally? We are already seeing this as many manufacturing contracts are lost to overseas companies who are able to produce quicker with equal quality at a lower price.

the development and retention of skilled workers is critical, and the company that has a dedicated plan to do this has a definite competitive advantage in their respective market. Why? Well, if your business has no trade skill development and retention plan, yet has the ability to grow, then people with the skills to be productive in your company simply leave.

For every person you lose you have to find two more potentially in order to meet the needs of your growing market opportunities.

now you’re short of skilled staff, and you can’t meet your contract demands as well, or can’t produce as efficiently. Maybe you miss that tender, or you win it and then can’t fulfill it because you don’t have the skilled staff to do it.

skill shortages are top of the news lately, and for good reason.

some of the country’s major projects are short by up to 30,000 skilled workers – a glut that won’t be fixed locally in the short term.

the solution? right now the single greatest sustainable Competitive advantage any business can have is capable trade skilled workers – and lots of them!

If you have more than your competition – you’re ahead. If the skilled workers you have are better trained, higher skilled and more productive than your competition – you’re ahead. Combine these and you’re a market leader with massive capability. and it’s this capability that wins more work – more often.

so, how do we get more highly capable trade skilled workers? the simple answer to getting more skilled workers is to “grow our own.” We grow our own by putting on more apprentices and up-skilling our existing workers through a dedicated Workforce development Plan.

you keep your competitive advantage sustainable by developing a long-term policy of employing more apprentices and keeping the development pipeline open.

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dorIc sets new benchmarK In traInInG

Thienthong Manavanh (Thien) came to Australia in her early 20s after fleeing her home country Laos in 1976.

For the past 20 years she has worked with doric Products in western sydney, australia’s largest privately owned hardware manufacturer.

now a doric Products team leader, thien is one of several employees from countries including laos,

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In 2009 the company launched its Competitive Manufacturing (CM) program with leading registered training organisation applied training Solutions (ATS).

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Above: Proud team … (from left) Doric Team Leaders Souvanny Vichitvongsa, Ratsamy Srimuang, Minh Dang, Thienthong Manavanh, Minister for Skills, Chris Bowen, Heng Ching – Doric Operations Manager Paul Bird, Aung Thura – ATS General Manager, Ken Downie– Doric General Manager, Nigel Long and ATS Industry Relationship manager Lee Gross. Back row: Veronique Vanthavong, Suzie Ram, Kevin Hak, Ruth Gatt, Portillo Pablo, Courtois Romain.

sixteen trainees successfully completed the CM certificate and since then the company has been involved in 25 Improvement Projects.

“I’m very proud to work at doric, says thien. “the training we have received is excellent.”

each year doric hosts a special presentation at its Wetherill Park headquarters to recognise the achievements of its trainees.

this year the Minister for tertiary education and skills Chris Bowen was special guest at the two-hour presentation, attended by more than 60 guests.

Four teams from doric were chosen to highlight new programs aimed at reducing waste and improving productivity.

Mr Bowen congratulated doric, which is located in the heart of his western sydney electorate of Prospect, on the training initiative.

he is proud to represent Prospect – the largest industrial estate in the southern hemisphere.

doric’s operations Manager Paul Bird said the company’s training program gives employees manufacturing skills that can be applied on the shop floor.

the program has been so successful there are plans to expand it into new areas such as administration.

Mr Bird acknowledged the significant role played by ats in the program, which has greatly improved efficiency and productivity.

doric general Manager nigel long said: “It is not only about the company, this program is also about the personal journeys all trainees have been able to take. “When they first started many of the trainees did not speak english or spoke english as a second language.

“on this course they learned new skills such as 5s, Value stream Mapping and root cause analysis which they used in the improvement projects along the way. “

“the company has helped them to grow as individuals and they have helped drive our profitability.”

ats general manager Ken downie said it was “an absolute pleasure to see the presentations from the teams of lean methodologies being implemented into their day-to-day operations.”

“applied training solutions were fortunate to have the opportunity to deliver both Certificate III and IV in Competitive Manufacturing to 16 doric Products employees in 2010, Mr downie said.

“It’s now been almost three years since this group have completed their program. It makes us so proud to see the commitment and dedication that is continuing long after the program has completed.

“It’s a credit to the management and staff of doric Products for their continuing pursuit of excellence.”

doric’s lean methodologies have ensured they keep ahead of their competitors and set the benchmark for excellence. “We look forward to an even wider implementation of the program through all sections of doric,” Mr downie said.

Mr Bird encouraged other manufacturers to follow doric’s lead.

“If anyone wants to come and have a look at what we do they are most welcome,” he said.

Doric ProductsPh: 02 9609 2555www.doric.com.au


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how to ImproVe forecast accuracy

last year I had the pleasure of working with a real statistical Forecaster.

Not just someone who could find the module but one who in great detail explained how they had taken 35 variables that affected the forecast to identify the five causal variables that had a measurable effect on the outcome.

not long after that I was asked to present at a conference supporting the case that demand Planners report to sales.

thinking back to the statistical Forecaster, I reconsidered the causal and non-causal factors, the question became – will the demand Planner reporting to sales really improve forecast accuracy?

It would seem obvious but worth stating, the reporting line of your demand Planner is not a causal factor in determining forecast accuracy.

What really matters is creating a context for your demand Planners to drive forecast improvements.

so, here are the essential attributes of a demand forecasting environment:• a formal and rigorous monthly

procedure culminating in the head of your Marketing/sales organisation approving the forecast. Without that ownership, improvements will not be made.

• Commercial Planning for products, brands, channel and customers must be linked to the forecasting process. these are the drivers and levers that must be integrated with the forecast. this requires the input of sales and Marketing.

• a focus on where the forecast needs to improve. understand where forecast accuracy is ‘hurting’ the business. do

we need to improve the accuracy of all our 500 products? Make sure we focus the effort of the Commercial people on the improvements that will make a difference.

• A formal weekly cycle that identifies and manages the forecast exceptions based on mean normal deviation.

If you have these four elements in place, there is a natural consequence to where the demand Planner reports, but the reporting line is not a causal factor in driving improvement.

Visit vic.apicsau.org.au to register.

* James Small is an experienced practitioner in Sales & Operations Planning and the supporting processes for Product, Demand and Supply Planning. James is presenting a Demand Planning and Forecasting short course for apicsAU in Victoria on April 18.

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armstrong’s driver education has invested heavily in a new training facility to cope with the growing demand for qualified warehousing and storage staff.

Barry nicholson, director, proudly showed off his state-of-the-art training facility recently to industry experts.

the new facility at the existing site, in the northern Melbourne suburb of thomastown, provides a realistic and valuable workplace experience to students.

Qualifications in Warehousing operations and driving operations include forklift licences and heavy vehicles licences too.

These qualifications provide industry-relevant knowledge and skills to enhance and improve the industry – and are nationally recognised.

the programs are delivered by industry recognised professional trainers who have hands-on experience in the industry.

trainers with the right industry background are in the best position to add value to the overall experience for the students, and are essential to the process.

Industry experts were given the opportunity to have input into the design of the facility to ensure the training met industry/employer expectations.

“Having had the benefit of industry input into the design of the facility and the training experience, employers can have confidence their staff will know exactly what they need to know,” said Mr nicholson. “We’ve raised the bar for providing training and licensing”, he added.

the facility provides a one-stop-shop for the delivery of training and the assessment process.

Licences that form part of a qualification or stand-alone meet strict regulatory guidelines when issued by recognised training providers such as armstrong’s.

“We can help employers to meet their Whs obligations by ensuring their staff have the right licences for the work they undertake, and that their licences are current, Mr nicholson said. “not only that, we can develop programs to support an employer’s in-house health and safety program.”

armstrong’s are well regarded for their high standard in relation to licensing.

these standards are carried across to their other programs delivered specifically for the transport and logistics industry.

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australIan made supports aussIe furnIshInGs

the australian Made Campaign has announced its support of national furniture exhibition Furnishing in Focus 2013.

held around australia throughout May, Furnishing in Focus brings together some of australia’s leading furniture manufacturers, to present the biggest selection of australian-made furnishings to be shown in 2013.

Furnishing in Focus is presented by leading australian Fabric manufacturer, Warwick Fabrics.

With hard and soft furnishings on show, the exhibition series promises to introduce australia’s top manufacturers and their locally made furnishings to a broad cross-section of industry visitors.

“the australian Made Campaign is proud to support an event that exclusively showcases some of australia’s leading furniture manufacturers,” said australian Made Chief executive, Ian harrison.

“It’s important that members of the australian furniture industry support each other to continue manufacturing world-class pieces.”

a trade-only event, Furnishing in Focus will be held in Brisbane, sydney, Melbourne, adelaide and Perth.

For more information about Furnishing in Focus, visit www.furnishinginfocus.comSupporting Australian Made furniture …

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australIan made welcomes pm’s ‘buy australIan’ planthe australian Made Campaign has welcomed the government’s Industry and Innovation statement with its strong ‘Buy australian’ focus.

“With australia’s manufacturing sector under severe pressure, due in no small part to the high australian dollar, any measures supporting australian industry – and all the jobs that it sustains – are extremely welcome,” australian Made Campaign Chief executive, Ian harrison said.

“the manufacturing sector is fundamentally important to the australian economy because of the multiplier effect it has on jobs, skills and training opportunities, exports and innovation.

“the food processing sector – central to the government’s vision of australia being a food bowl for asia – is a major part of that, with particular importance as a regional employer.

“the stakes here are very large,” Mr harrison said.

under the new regulations, projects in australia worth $500 million or more will be required to have an australian Industry Participation plan. In addition, the anti-dumping system has been strengthened; some common sense identified in encouraging all levels of government to buy aussie cars; and a greater emphasis has been placed on innovation, including the establishment

of up to ten Industry Innovation Precincts, with manufacturing and food as the first two.

the australian Made Campaign is currently working strategically to link manufacturers with the major projects through the Industry Capability network (ICN) and its ICN Gateway – an online connection point for buyers and suppliers looking to build partnerships. It is doing this as part of the Federal government’s Buy australian at home and abroad (BAHA) initiative.

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aussIe made machIne Is worth Its saltthe locally developed and manufactured sippel hitech 2000 electronic Weigh-Packing Machine is the latest star product in this impressive range.

these machines provide solid performance with minimal maintenance and feature quick interchange parts for variations in pack sizes.

hygienic and versatile, they can accurately fill packs from 2 to 40kg. They are ideal for packing salt in 15 to 25kg packs.

all machines feature stainless steel in product flow, which provides improved

wear properties with anti-contamination of product.

this makes them particularly suitable for use with food, chemicals, minerals, cement and some corrosive products.

Fine dry emulsions, pastes, powders, granules and mixtures of these can be handled or even products with moisture/fat content.

the hitech 2000 features a compact design allowing for good operator and rear access. narrow width allows ganging for multi-spout operation.

the machine’s versatility enables a large variety of containers to weigh-packed efficiently. This includes plastic, woven, paper or a combination of these materials.

these machines can handle packs or containers with open-top bags, valve bags, drums, large cans, tote bins, cartons or boxes.

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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

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nhP electrical engineering Products Pty ltd is a market leader in industrial electrical and automation products, systems and solutions across australia and new Zealand.

“there are very few mid to large-sized australian owned electrical engineering companies in this country, and we are proud to be one of them,” said lloyd thomas, nhP’s Managing director, Ceo.

nhP’s manufacturing and distribution facility is based in laverton, Victoria, where the company began using the australian Made logo more than a decade ago.

“our research has shown that our customers choose us over global competitors because they know they are getting a high quality, safe and reliable product.

We scour the globe searching for products that can be used for power reticulation and automation systems. We evaluate them in australian conditions, often upgrading features or redesigning them to suit. If we can’t source the right product for our customer’s needs, then we design and build it ourselves from scratch,” said Mr thomas.

“the nhP grizz-Bar is a perfect example of a product that is unique to the australian market, designed by our local engineering team and manufactured right here in Melbourne. the australian Made logo represents our commitment to the local economy, and our customers identify this as a valuable differentiator.”

With electricity being an essential component of our day-to-day lives,

whether it be in hospitals, airports, office buildings or mines; it is not only critical that nhP’s customers can rely on quality electrical products, but they often require timely access to them.

“While we stock and manufacture the majority of our product range at our laverton facility, we also maintain high stock levels in our 18 branches around australia, complemented with assembly workshops in each capital city,” said alex Coslovich, nhP’s director – Product quality, engineering & Manufacturing.

“that means we are right there when our customers need us, be it day-to-day servicing or breakdown assistance.”

Another benefit of purchasing australian Made products is access to local support.

“at all of our locations, our customers have access to a wealth of technically qualified sales and support staff to assist them with their enquiries. these people live and socialise locally, so they build strong relationships with our customers and understand their needs. our customers feel that it is important to support an australian company, and we see this as one of our competitive advantages,” said Mr. Coslovich.

“Being australian Made is part of our ethos and it’s a badge we wear proudly.”

nhP employs approximately 900 people in australia across its manufacturing facility, branches and head office.

To learn more about NHP visit: www.nhp.com.au.


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australIans blInd to the plIGht of our homelesstoBy hall, ChIeF eXeCutIVe oF MIssIon australIa, eXPlaIns Why We are losIng the War on hoMelessness ...

We are not winning the war on homelessness. you only have to walk down the streets of our cities to see our failure.

While we may have seen a recent reduction in the overall number of rough sleepers their high visibility on our streets is a shame to us all.

When you compare australia’s response to homelessness to the efforts of other industrialised countries we have much to learn.

australia’s failure is not an absence of good policy ideas. It is a problem of our will.

at the heart of our challenge we face a simple truth: we simply do not care enough to take sufficient action to end our homelessness crisis.

Make no mistake, we care about housing. australians are famous for building the largest houses in the world.

our houses are 10 per cent bigger than in the us and 9 per cent bigger than new Zealand’s.

But we seem to care more about housing for ourselves than others.

how else do we explain the fact that there are an estimated 173,000 australians on public housing waiting lists?

how else do we explain the fact that a 2011 snapshot of 10,200 properties for private rent in sydney and the Illawarra found only 123 affordable for households who rely solely on government benefits?

that the median asking rent for a typical darwin house is now $700 a week.

that in a list of australian metropolitan suburbs with the most affordable housing “in Australia, the first Perth suburb came in at 389.

“We all share responsibility for the current situation”

That in the last financial year, Mission australia turned away around 1400 homeless people across just three of our sydney homeless services because of insufficient resources.

We lack recognition of housing as a right for every australian.

and until we embrace this basic human right we will continue to give governments and our institutions passive permission to keep people homeless.

every day our hospitals, our jails and our juvenile care systems are releasing people onto the streets with no option for housing.

the lack of community outrage about homelessness is a key reason why political will to tackle this issue is so fragile.

In 2008 Federal and state governments struck a national partnership agreement to spend $1.1 billion over five years and aimed to halve the number of homeless people and find accommodation for all rough sleepers by 2020.

this agreement is due to expire this year - jeopardising the future of more than 180 homelessness programs across the nation.

the charitable among us might look back at 2012 and welcome the fact that the Federal government promised to fund 50 per cent of a one-year interim agreement.

similarly, that the states have expressed

a willingness to join in the extension, despite negotiations proceeding painfully slowly.

But while it’s better than no agreement at all, the fact we are only talking about a temporary one-year fix is extremely disappointing.

It reflects that homelessness is just not high on the national political agenda.

and that’s because australians haven’t pressured their leaders to end the homelessness crisis.

there are now more than 100,000 people who are homeless in our nation today – it’s a number that continues to increase.

the largest homelessness group is young people who are under 18. seventeen per cent of australia’s homeless are under 10.

If this breaks your heart – standing in the foothills of a brand new year – then don’t ignore the problem, do something about it.

Write to your local state and federal Member of Parliament and tell them you want action to end homelessness.

Find a charity that is working with homeless people and offer to either donate funds or your time to help.

Mission australia has more than 90 projects across australia helping to give people access to a home.

While governments need to show leadership, we all share responsibility for the current situation.

We are all responsible for the homeless man whose eyes you avoid as you rush home to see your family.

We are all responsible for the mum and kids, fleeing domestic violence, sitting on Central station surrounded by their worldly belongings, wondering where they will spend the night.

If you don’t do something – if you don’t join us in doing something – neither will our governments.

*This story was first published in the Sydney Morning Herald. Re-printed with permission.


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lencrow supports the smIth famIly toy & booK appeal In theIr 90th yearlencrow is proudly supporting the smith Family toy & Book appeal by donating the use of material handling equipment for their Christmas Packing and distribution Centres in Brisbane, sydney, Melbourne and adelaide. lencrow will provide 5 x 2500kgs forklifts and a number of hand pallet jacks.

ross grassick general manager of lencrow says, “We are happy to be once again involved in this great cause and I would like to congratulate the smith Family for providing 90 years of support to disadvantaged families over the Christmas period. We at lencrow feel if we all give a little bit to appeals like this, it will give these families and most importantly their children the happy Christmas that they deserve.”

the forklifts donated are 2500kg units

from Lencrow’s hire fleet of over 1500 units that cover a range from hand pallet jacks to container handlers. lencrow also offers sale of new and used units as well as service and after sales support for all makes and models. Lencrow has offices in all east coast capital cities and dealers australia wide.

90 years ago the smith Family was founded when five businessmen concerned by the poverty that existed on their doorstep, visited an orphanage at Christmas. they took with them gifts of toys and sweets for the children. When asked who the children could thank, the men modestly answered... “smith, we are all smiths.” the anonymous benefactors vowed to continue their support for disadvantaged children and created the name it proudly bears today.

the smith Family is a national, independent children’s charity, helping disadvantaged australian children to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.

to donate to the smith Family toy & Book appeal call 1800 024 069 or visit www.thesmithfamily.com.au

If you would like more information on lencrow or this story call 1300 536 276.

What an achievement! assembly technologies boss Paul de rossi completed the grueling 20th Bupa around the Bay bike ride in Victoria late last year in support of disadvantaged aussie kids.

“It was a great day, says Paul. “It was really inspiring to ride with 17,000 fit and not-so fit people.

“I was really in awe of the strong riders who made it look so easy, as well as the people who were clearly struggling and poorly prepared, but still managed to soldier on in less than ideal condition.”

Paul arrived in Melbourne with a team of 27 riders including a tandem with our visually impaired rider, toby and his trustworthy pilot “Rhino” (Peter).

toby managed to complete the ride in style and raise over $1,500 for the smith Family. In total, the event raised almost $1 million.

KeepInG the wheels turnInG for aussIe KIds

clarK raIses $50,000 for maJor charItIesleading australian material handling specialist Clark equipment last year ran its Clark Charity Challenge, with the goal of raising funding and awareness for a panel of charities.

Its main partners for the year were beyondblue (a non-profit organisation working to raise awareness and reduce stigma associated with depression, anxiety and mental health issues) and The national Breast Cancer Foundation.

Fundraising events included a donation for new forklifts on long-term rent during the last quarter of 2012,

a “Beyondblue Ball”, participation in Movember and smaller individual and group fundraising activities.

In total, Clark equipment raised $50,000 for its charity partners, and will be continuing its efforts throughout 2013.

Industry update congratulates Clark equipment management and staff on a sterling effort.

Clark EquipmentPh: 1300 736 848www.clarkequipment.com

“the ride was tough, especially the last 30km, says Paul. “But it was certainly worth the effort to challenge myself and raise money to help disadvantaged aussie kids.

“I was in the saddle for just over 7 hours and the whole trip took 9 hours to finish – including a 45 minute ferry trip.

“a big thanK you to all my sponsors. It was your generosity that kept me pedalling to the finish line.”

Currently, 1 in 10 australian children are classified as “disadvantaged.”

through events such as the around the Bay bike ride the smith Family hopes to help those kids create a better future.

De Rossi … ‘inspiring’

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• FEATURE

all over the world champagne is associated with luxury and celebration. not only is it a symbol of wealth, each year on new year’s eve millions of people all over the world pop the cork off a bottle. But up until now the mechanics behind the taste of this special drink remained clouded in mystery. that situation has changed now that researchers are trying to uncover its mysteries. the most recent revelation is that we should reconsider the way we pour this fizzy wine.

the only real champagne is produced exclusively within the Champagne region of France, from which it takes its name. Fittingly, it is in that region, at the university of reims, that most of the champagne research is being done. the university’s most recent discovery is that the way champagne is currently poured, causes loss of aroma and thus of taste. the researchers claim that champagne should be served like beer. thermographic cameras from FlIr have played a vital part in this recent discovery.

The fizz in champagne is produced by fermentation. “After the first fermentation, champagne is basically a white wine”, explains guillaume Polidori, director of the thermomechanics department of gresPI (the group for Research in Engineering Science).

the gresPI’s thermomechanics department is one of the world’s leading research institutes studying the effects of heat upon the mechanical properties of materials.

“When they put the champagne in the bottle,” guillaume Polidori continues, “they add a mixture of yeast and sugar to start a second fermentation. Fermentation produces Co2 and because the Co2 gas has nowhere to go, it dissolves in the white wine. When the bottle is opened, the dissolved Co2 disperses, thus creating the bubbles in champagne.”

For a long time it was thought that the bubbles in champagne just added to the fizzy sensation in the mouth, perhaps giving it a little acidic bite, without having

any further influence on the champagne taste. This assumption was proven to be utterly incorrect as an earlier study (published in 2009 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) showed that the CO2 contains most of the champagne’s aroma. It has proved that there are up to 30 times more flavor-enhancing chemicals in the bubbles than in the rest of the drink.

This new finding has seriously changed the way experts look at the bubbles in champagne and the researchers of gresPI wanted to further research this phenomenon. they set out to test how the way champagne is poured influences the loss of CO2, given the fact that loss of Co2 also means loss of taste.

they tested the Co2 contents of champagne before and after the pouring process, using different pouring techniques at different temperatures. they found that the colder the temperature, the smaller the loss of Co2 during the pouring process, thus presenting the first scientific proof that serving champagne chilled helps to contain the Co2 – and thus the champagne’s flavor.

even more surprising, however, was the result of the comparison between different pouring techniques. they found that the classic way of serving champagne was not very effective at all.

the researchers compared two different ways of pouring a glass of champagne: the “champagne-like” and the “beer-like” pouring method.

the “champagne-like” method consists of holding the glass vertically, allowing the champagne to hit the bottom of the flute. This is currently the prevailing way of serving champagne and sparkling wines in bars, clubs, and restaurants.

With the “beer-like” pouring method, the glass is held aslant; allowing the champagne to flow along the inclined flute wall, and the flute is then tilted to an upright position during the pouring process. this is the method typically used to serve beer. the researchers tested the Co2

levels before and after pouring for both pouring methods and at three different temperatures: 4, 12, and 18ºC. the results showed that the beer-like pouring method caused significantly less CO2 loss in comparison to the ‘traditional’ method.

the beer-like pouring method, where the champagne flowed along the inclined flute wall, was found to be much less turbulent and released less gas than the more traditional pouring method.

the “champagne-like” way of serving – pouring the drink vertically so it hit the bottom of the flute – generated a thick head of foam that quickly vertically extends and then progressively collapses during serving.

as the diffusion process is invisible to the human eye – measuring it presented the researchers with a challenge. the solution to this challenge proved to be a thermal camera.

“We used the FlIr sC7000 series thermal camera to film the CO2 as it dissipated during the pouring process. This visually confirmed what the test results showed,” explains guillaume Polidori.

The FLIR SC7000 Series is a very flexible open system that can be adapted for any situation possible. It provides the highest possible sensitivity, accuracy, spatial resolution and speed. this series of advanced thermal cameras is specifically designed for academic and industrial R&D applications where you need leading edge sensitivity and performance to produce results. the detector that powers this example of the sC7000 series is a cooled Indium Antimonite (InSb) detector. With a sensitivity of about 20 mK and an image resolution of 640x512 pixels the camera can make even the smallest temperature differences visible. the integration time is adjustable in 1 μs increments. Combined with the external triggering mechanism this also allows the sC7000 to capture even the most fleeting of events.

The visual confirmation of the effect of differing pouring techniques on the diffusion process by the sC7000 thermal camera provided the researchers with a further scientific validation of their experimentation.

the next step in champagne research is to produce a complete mathematical model of Co2 dissipation during the pouring process, which includes the multiple ways of Co2 discharge during the pouring process. this model is under construction, according to guillaume Polidori. “I can’t say too much but we’re working on it.

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The FLIR SC7000 series thermal imaging camera used in the experiment

The loss of CO2 in the champagne is clearly higher with the ‘traditional’ way of serving

When champagne is poured in the ‘traditional way’, the contact surface with the air is much larger and there is a great deal more turbulence.


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Visitors to this year’s ausPaCK Plus can expect to see the latest technology and products from australia’s packaging and processing sector.

ausPaCK Plus 2013 is a must-attend packaging and processing trade show encompassing the entire value chains including design, production, processing, packaging, materials handling, assurance and consumer protection.

AUSPACK PLUS 2013 brings together:• over 1100 brands on display• More than 260 exhibitors including 62

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held at the sydney showground, sydney olympic Park from tuesday May 7 to Friday May 10, the show offers packaging and processing solutions for every market.

It is the only trade show in australia that delivers innovations for all vertical markets.

the show features everything from manufacturing to materials handling and fast moving consumer goods to

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additional events held during Packaging Week in conjunction with ausPaCK Plus 2013 include:

2013 APPMA Awards of ExcellenceWhen: Wednesday, May 8 at 5.30 pm Where: Jamison room, sydney showgroundthe aPPMa run the biennial awards of excellence, with the support of Midway Metals, PKn, schenker and sMC.

the 2013 aPPMa awards of excellence recognise innovative and outstanding packaging and processing solutions.

Companies that enter the awards are recognised for their contribution and outstanding achievements against their peers within the wider packaging industry.

Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) National Technical ForumWhen: thursday, May 9 8.30 am to 3.30 pmWhere: somervile room, sydney showgroundthe aIP will run its biennial national technical Forum with the theme global Packaging trends.

the aIP national technical Forum, which is open to non-members as well, will have a range of international speakers from the World Packaging organisation (WPO) coming to present from Brazil, austria, India, south africa, Indonesia and the us.

the aIP national technical Forum is sponsored by CheP, gunn lab and uPM Raflatac.

2013 WorldStar Packaging AwardsWhen: thursday, May 9 6.30 pmWhere: novotel sydney olympic Park the australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will host the 2013 WorldStar Packaging awards. the Worldstar Packaging awards are run by the WPo and are now in its 45th year. It is one of the major events of the WPo and last year attracted 243 entries from 32 countries around the world.

To book tickets visit the events section at: www.aipack.com.au

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Kockums Bulk systems will present its complete packaging solutions at ausPaCK Plus 2013 including bagging, palletising and wrapping or hooding systems.

the Kockums stand will also feature common ancillaries such as pallet dispensers, slip sheet applicators and conveyors.

an okura robot, a regular part of these systems, will be in operation at the stand. okura of Japan has upgraded the model a1600 robot to a higher rate performance. the new a1800 ultra high speed 4-axis robot, from material handling experts Kockums Bulk systems, is capable of 1800 cycles per hour.

this robot series is purpose designed for palletising and de-palletising operations

Currently there are in excess of 30 of these systems in operation around australasia with new installations now under construction.

KocKum’s oKura robot on show

Moving with the times … Kockum’s Okura Robot

Kockums bagging and palletising systems are capable of processing 20 bags per minute.

the latest machines are also able to produce large bales of products like lucerne.

Kockums maintain a fully trained service team to arrange equipment installation, commissioning and training.

Kockums Bulk Systems Pty LtdPh: 03 9457 8200www.kockumsbulk.com.au

pIlz unVeIls 4-fold focus on safetyPilz automation, a leader in automation technology, will have a strong focus on workplace safety at ausPaCK 2013.

the spirit of safety is the company’s guiding principle. as “ambassadors for safety” they offer customers the “fourfold safety of automation.”

their automation solutions create technical, economical, personal and ecological safety – for man, machine and the environment.

as a leader in innovative technology, Pilz automation offers complete solutions, including components as well as universal systems and services.

the company has a strong focus on ecological safety, offering solutions that protect the environment.

It develops environmentally-friendly products using ecological materials.

energy-saving technologies are used during production.

Pilz also offers workplace safety – automation technology that is safe for

workers. they want staff to work safely, free from injury.

Pilz prides itself on customer service.It is the reliable partner for all

manufacturers and operators of plant and machinery. Pilz customers value the personal relationship with a family business on the one hand, and the security provided by the market leader on the other. and importantly, Pilz provides economical safety solutions. With Pilz, production cycles become efficient and profitable. Pilz system solutions are both expandable and flexible.

as experts in the safety of human, machine and the environment, Pilz will provide ausPaCK 2013 visitors with a sneak peek of its innovative solutions for all industries in the areas of sensor, control and drive technology.

Pilz AutomationPh: 03 9544 6300www.pilz.com/en-AU

1300 79 22 17www.cornerstoneautosys.com.ausales@cornerstoneautosys.com.auCASI ANZ Pty Ltd, BRISBANE, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE

AustraliaWide Service

CASI – Cornerstone Automation Systems Inc expertise is incorporating ourmodular, in house designed & manufactured materials handling componentsinto innovative Integrated Warehouse Automation Systems. CASI’scomponents include: quiet 24volt conveyor systems, check weigh & cubing,manifesting, sortation systems, automation systems, order picking systems,distribution solutions, order fulfilment, labelling, shipping systems, customrobotics, box opening systems, software, PC/PLC materials handling controlsand customization allowing infinite flexibility.CASI is a unique systems manufacturer, in that hardware, software, andcontrols are all built in house. Each system is built from a long list ofstandard products and configured to the application.

The No Surprises Approach to Warehouse/DistributionSystems Integration & Order Fulfilment 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 they are shippedand installed. So any issues are rectified prior to delivery not at the time ofcommissioning.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. In today’s competitive environment, no onecan afford for shipments to be late due to system downtime. The modularapproach to systems designs allow customers the ability to start with asystem that meets today's needs and to easily add more to an existingsystem as their business needs change.

Service you can depend on 24/7/365In today’s competitive environment, no one can afford for shipments to belate due to system downtime. CASI offers 24/7/365 support via WebEx oron-site visit when required. Emergency service is delivered quickly, bringingyour system back to peak performance in short order.The SolidSuite™ pre-engineered modules assist in maximum uptime effortsby using configurable alarm email, paging, and text messaging to keep yourmaintenance staff informed of system status.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. Unlike our competition, we work as hard as you do. AllSolidSuite™ systems include one year of technical support.

See CASI at theAUSPACK Expo in

Sydney 7-10thMAY 2013

Receive, Putaway, Pick, Ship, Manifest, Sort

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Custom Robotic Systems

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1300 79 22 17www.cornerstoneautosys.com.ausales@cornerstoneautosys.com.auCASI ANZ Pty Ltd, BRISBANE, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE

AustraliaWide Service

CASI – Cornerstone Automation Systems Inc expertise is incorporating ourmodular, in house designed & manufactured materials handling componentsinto innovative Integrated Warehouse Automation Systems. CASI’scomponents include: quiet 24volt conveyor systems, check weigh & cubing,manifesting, sortation systems, automation systems, order picking systems,distribution solutions, order fulfilment, labelling, shipping systems, customrobotics, box opening systems, software, PC/PLC materials handling controlsand customization allowing infinite flexibility.CASI is a unique systems manufacturer, in that hardware, software, andcontrols are all built in house. Each system is built from a long list ofstandard products and configured to the application.

The No Surprises Approach to Warehouse/DistributionSystems Integration & Order Fulfilment 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 they are shippedand installed. So any issues are rectified prior to delivery not at the time ofcommissioning.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. In today’s competitive environment, no onecan afford for shipments to be late due to system downtime. The modularapproach to systems designs allow customers the ability to start with asystem that meets today's needs and to easily add more to an existingsystem as their business needs change.

Service you can depend on 24/7/365In today’s competitive environment, no one can afford for shipments to belate due to system downtime. CASI offers 24/7/365 support via WebEx oron-site visit when required. Emergency service is delivered quickly, bringingyour system back to peak performance in short order.The SolidSuite™ pre-engineered modules assist in maximum uptime effortsby using configurable alarm email, paging, and text messaging to keep yourmaintenance staff informed of system status.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. Unlike our competition, we work as hard as you do. AllSolidSuite™ systems include one year of technical support.

See CASI at theAUSPACK Expo in

Sydney 7-10thMAY 2013

Receive, Putaway, Pick, Ship, Manifest, Sort

In-house manufacturing and controls24/7/365 remote and onsite support

>>>>>>>>

Order Picking

Box Opening Systems

End of Line Shipping Systems

Sortation Systems

Custom Robotic Systems

Manifesting & Sortation

IU1304CASI

CASI Integrated Warehouse Systems with a Common Sense Approach

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ultImate automatIon solutIons from casICornerstone automation systems (CASI) provides end-to-end fulfillment systems including receiving, put away, order picking, and end of line processes for scanning, weigh in motion, print/apply, and shipping/manifest systems.

a modular approach allows maximum flexibility to integrate to current systems and processes or provide standalone systems to address specific needs.

as needs evolve, so does the system. CasI provides full in-house

manufacturing and testing before a system is shipped so customers are able to see everything in operation before it is delivered and commissioned onsite.

this in-house testing process minimizes downtown and ensures a smooth transition to the CasI system.

CasI staff are experienced in designing and manufacturing cutting- edge automation solutions for all types of businesses.

software is the heart of automation, and CasI has developed solidsuite – a suite of modules that provide unsurpassed performance.

Based on Microsoft sql/.net platform, it is designed, written and supported by CasI’s in-house, us, uK, and australia based engineers.

With hundreds of successful installations worldwide, solidsuite offers superior features.

the secret to CasI’s success has been its innovative technology.

CasI’s latest technology, pick to iPod, is a picking system that works with standard tablets and cell phones and integrates with all CasI systems.

at a fraction of the cost of a pick-to-light system and light-years ahead in functionality, pick to iPod is a great solution for those who are turned off by the price tag of pick to light.

The flexibility of this technology fits well with CasI’s modular approach and can be tailored to suit your picking needs.

the patented aBot, or automatic Box opening technology, is a symbol of CasI’s innovation and ingenuity.

aBot machines provide a safe and efficient box opening solution.

Based on patented technology and years of proven experience, aBot-one is a fully programmable carton opening system capable of removing the top from cartons automatically at rates up to 400 cartons per hour. you can add more power with aBot-duo, which opens up to 800 cartons per hour. throughput will greatly depend on the size of box, cut depth, and other variables, which alter cut times.

a large australian wholesale liquor distribution centre recently installed a new CasI modular system with outstanding results.

“We have three conveyors right now from Cornerstone, said the centre manager. “It’s changed our system so much that it’s increased our production at least two-fold having these conveyor systems, he said.

the bottles go down the line, the scanners identify whether it’s a liquor, wine, or a supply bottle and supply a stamp on the liquor bottle.

“It’s on the exact same place every time, the manager said. “It will also identify if it was a wrong bottle or a miss pull or what have you. so that has cut down on my manpower.”

If we ever have a problem, we know

we can call Cornerstone right away. I call them—next day they’re here. on the phone, or tap into the web, the service is excellent. I can’t express my gratitude to them in how much they’ve helped us so far.”

Cornerstone Automation Systems (CASI)Ph: 1300 79 22 17www.cornerstoneautosys.com.au

Top: Ideal solution … 24V CASI conveyors and sortation systems. Above: A CASI cubing and weighing system



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• Safety Relays and Safety PLCs

• Risk Assessments and Validations

• Safety Sensors and Safety interlocks

• Engineering and Systems Integration

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Tuesday 7th - Friday 10th May9.00 am until 5.00 pm

Sydney ShowgroundSydney Olympic Park

Australia’s Premier International Exhibition of Packaging and Processing Machinery, Materials and Associated Technology

• Over 1100 brands on display, more than 270 exhibitors including 66 international.

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MPI australia, esko australia and Paksmart Machinery will treat ausPaCK Plus visitors with some exciting new technology designed to improve efficiency and increase productivity.

each company will offer a suite of new offerings ranging from tray sealing machines and high speed friction feeders to carton machines, high speed bagging equipment, x-ray machines and palletisers

Paksmart has revealed it will be showing its new PF400 high- speed friction feeder for the feeding of flat paper, fibreboard and plastic products and some sachet style packets.

the PF400 is designed for high-speed production lines in conjunction with other machinery such as conveyors, glue systems, labellers, inkjet printers and other PF400s.

the machine can also be used for other purposes such as tipping, inserting, offline coding and collating.

also on display from Paksmart will be its PC40 carton machine, an intermittent motion carton machine

with automatic end loader and using a new generation servo motor drive technology to load at up to 40 cycles per minute.

Privately owned local company esko australia plans to showcase a large range of equipment suitable as part of a processing, filling, retorting, packaging, palletising/de-palletising or packing line for Pet or glass bottles and jars, pouches, trays and cans.

MPI australia will exhibit newly released state-of-the-art products including the launch of its Pa sl4 eclipse range of tray sealing machines.

It will also launch the aPs Fas for high speed bagging and the safeline X3310 x-ray machine.

MPI will also be exhibiting a new concept for economical bagging of consumable and industrial products and protective packaging from its autobag range of equipment.

It will also unveil the automac tray stretch wrapping machine, shrinkmaster l bar sealer and shrink tunnel and Cryovac Polyolefin shrink film.

latest technoloGy to boost productIVIty

State-of-the-art … the FW 749 case packer from MPI Australia


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Companies exhibiting cutting-edge packaging solutions at ausPaCK Plus 2013 include tna, emrich Packaging Machinery and swiss Pack.

luigi di Palma, general Manager, tna australia, says: “as an australian company, we are always delighted to demonstrate our cutting-edge packaging solutions at ausPaCK Plus, and this year is no exception.

the company will exhibit its new tna robagFX 3ci high speed vertical form fill and seal packaging machine.

this machine provides up to a 30 per cent improvement in performance in both output and reduction in rejects and achieves unprecedented throughput rates of up to 150bpm, Mr di Palma says.

“Visitors will also experience our innovative seasoning system, the tna intelli-flavOMS 3c – a complete, one-piece solution for both wet and dry seasoning and flavouring.

“The tna intelli-flavOMS 3c delivers exceptional performance and provides even coverage at throughput rates of 100-500kg per hour for a wide variety of applications.”

and technical experts from tna will be on the stand to demonstrate the tna rofloHM 3 horizontal motion conveyor.

this conveyor smoothly distributes goods to minimise losses and breakages, delivering the highest quality end products.

“We will also be showcasing our controls and integration expertise, demonstrating how our electrical and control system integration solutions can help manufacturers achieve optimum performance in their production lines by reducing inefficiencies and maximising output,” says Mr di Palma.

emrich Packaging Machinery will exhibit a wide range of equipment on its stand including the PFM ZC1 integrated multi-head weigher and bagging machine and the adco 15d105 horizontal hand load cartoner.

the PFM ZC1 integrated multi-head weigher and bagging machine is designed for mid-speed duties up to 80

bags per minute and targets products including snacks, confectionery, pet-food, granular products, biscuits and pasta.

the adco 15d105 horizontal hand load cartoner is designed for easy conversion to a fully automatic barrel cam machine. It is available to run in either continuous and intermittent mode, the 15d105 delivers class-leading carton erecting performance and flexibility in a compact and economical package. Fast changeover, simple operation and clean design make the 15d105 ideal for the most demanding production environments.

all adCo machines are constructed in stainless steel and available in standard and washdown configurations.

Following a very successful ausPaCK Plus in 2011 swiss Pack will be heading to sydney to showcase their new product line of machines.

In the past swiss Pack had been concentrating only on packaging materials. they have now branched out into packaging machines as well.

according to Mr Brendan yee, general Manager, Flexible division, swiss Pack are now able to design, install and service various packaging machinery.

“In addition our expertise with the associated technical materials such as films, pouches and boxes means that we can offer a true end-to-end solution, Mr yee says. “our packaging machines are suitable for all solids, liquids and powders.”

this includes VFFs, Mini pouch packing machines, coffee packing machines, flow wrappers, shrink tunnels, rotary pouch packing machines, and carton packaging solutions.

swiss Pack’s extensive range of materials covers both flexible and rigid packaging types such as pre-formed pouches, flat bottom box pouches, printed rewind, shrink sleeves, woven PP bags, printed cardboard boxes, buckets and pails and custom moulding jars and containers.

Poetry in motion … tna technical experts will demonstrate

the tna roflo 3 horizontal motion conveyor

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sheddInG lIGht on led technoloGyIndustry experts are tipping led lighting sales to grow by as much as 40 percent in the us this year. More people – especially manufacturers – are beginning to see the benefits.

With energy prices soaring it makes sense to consider low energy alternatives.

and with the current push to limit or phase out energy-wasteful incandescent lamps energy-saving alternatives will become not only desirable, but necessary.

leds last about 25 times as long as incandescent lights and three times as long as Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs).

In a nutshell, led bulbs are far more efficient. They convert 60 percent of their electricity into light, so they consume far less electricity. this means you pay less, you pollute less. and these are not the only advantages. led bulbs turn on to full brightness instantly. they’re dimmable. the light color is great – you can choose whiter or warmer bulbs.

they’re rugged, too – it’s hard to break an led bulb. But if it does happen a special coating prevents flying shards.

also, led lights contain no lead or mercury and offer a level of flexibility and control that no other type of light can match.

They don’t have a filament that will burn out, so they last much longer. additionally, their small plastic bulb makes them a lot more durable. They also fit more easily into modern electronic circuits.

In conventional incandescent bulbs light-production process involves generating a lot of heat (the filament must be warmed).

this is completely wasted energy, unless you’re using the lamp as a heater, because a huge portion of the available electricity isn’t going toward producing visible light. leds generate very little heat, relatively speaking. a much higher percentage of the electrical power is going directly to generating light, which cuts down on the electricity demands considerably.

and led lamps have no glass tubes to break (some models have a decorative glass bulb, however), and their internal parts are rigidly supported, making them resistant to vibration and impact.

Because of these unique capabilities, led lighting is leading the lighting industry in its ongoing effort to develop truly green, sustainable solutions at an affordable price.

so what is led?

an led lamp or light bulb is a solid-state lamp that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the source of light.

Commercial led lighting products use semiconductor light-emitting diodes.

led lamps offer long service life and high energy efficiency.

the downside is the initial costs are usually higher than those of fluorescent

and incandescent lamps.Efficiency of LED devices continues

to improve, with some chips able to emit more than 100 lumens per watt.

and there is no minimum current needed to sustain lamp operation.

It’s not hard to see why led lighting technology is the future for australian industry.

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established in 2004, aqualuma is a privately owned gold Coast based company specializing in led lighting.

since its inception, aqualuma has worked exclusively with leds and has gained an extensive knowledge of what is required to design and manufacture world-class LED fittings.

aqualuma’s engineers include some of the world’s leading led specialists and optical designers. strategic partnerships with the major led and electronics

manufacturers combine to give aqualuma a strength and depth on which their reputation has been built.

the lightsource-r is a range of industrial high and low bay products designed to replace conventional lighting, including metal halide and T5 fluorescent. It is available in a wide range of options, optics, lenses and power 90w to 185w.

With the lightsource-r range you can get a customized design according

to the specific requirements of each installation. this means you can minimize power requirements and maximize savings.

aqualuma offers a free lighting upgrade design service to ensure that the conversion to energy efficient lighting maintains or improves current lighting levels.

The performance of a light fitting in terms of its effectiveness in saving power is measured by how much light is produced

divided by the power consumed. This is called the efficacy and is measured in lumens of light / watts of power. the aqualuma lightsouce-r has industry leading features such as an efficacy of up to 125 lm/W – up to 22500 net lm and lifetime exceeding 100K hrs. It also comes with a 5-year 24/7 warranty.

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If you are using fluorescent tubes for your factory, warehouse or workshop, you can save money by changing over to ecoled tubes.

ecoled tubes, from tenrod, consume half the power of flouro tubes, resulting in significant savings in energy costs. they contain no mercury to spill and contaminate goods or risk the safety of workers.

and ecoled tubes have a much longer life – 35,000 hours l70 – meaning no maintenance for many years.

Also, there are no new fit-out costs. you can install ecoled tubes into existing standard battens.

they emit steady, white light with no flicker and no buzz – ideal for work benches and carrying out fine work.

these led lights tolerate frequent switching, saving valuable energy when not in use.

tenrod has been a manufacturer’s supplier of electronic components for the past 24 years. the company can provide a broad range of components to meet your manufacturing and design needs. It also can provide design and manufacturing solutions to meet the most demanding needs.

TenrodPh: 02 9748 0655www.tenrod.com.au

Energy saver … ecoLED Tubes from Tenrod

new lIGhts wIth 10-year lIfespanMarl’s new high brightness led security floodlights have been re-designed to consume 30 per cent less power.the new 742 series of security lights produce 1473 lumens while drawing just 21W.

the new housing and day/night sensor eliminates light wastage making it a cost effective solution for space and perimeter lighting in commercial, industrial and residential premises.

Marl’s 742 series, from aerospace and defence Products, is ideal for lighting applications in unattended or hard to access areas where maintenance can be costly. this includes car parks, tunnels, high bay applications, pathways and perimeters.

the robust housing protects four high brightness led light engines from accidental damage or vandalism. It is sealed to IP65 rating to eliminate water and dust ingress, lowering maintenance and replacement requirements.

an optional day/night sensor automatically detects ambient light to control when illumination is required – switching on at night-time and off in daytime, eliminating light wastage and reducing utility costs.

Based on a rated life of 50,000 hours, the 742 series has a lifespan of over 10 years at 12 hours continuous use per day.

a number of 20mm conduit entry points along the back and sides allow the units to be mounted directly onto walls, ceilings or posts to cast a downwards beam of daylight white coloured light, with a colour temperature of 5000K.

the robust housing is constructed from die cast aluminium with a prismatic polycarbonate lens, has a temperature range between -20 to 60ºC, and is manufactured at Marl’s ulverston site in the uK to Iso9001 approval.

Aerospace & Defence ProductsPh: 02 9979 9001 www.aerospacedefenceproducts.com.au

Cost effective solution … the Marl 742 Series


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The concept tyre is among the first to be presented that would earn a double-a rating under the new labeling regulations now in effect in the european union. the concept tyre uses the latest generation of neodymium-based performance rubber (Nd-PBR) technology, as well as solution styrene butadiene rubber (SSBR) and rubber additives to achieve a grade of “a” for both rolling resistance and wet grip under the new eu tyre labeling rules.

dr axel heitmann, Chairman of lanXess ag, said the concept tyre is one of the newest technological developments from lanXess.

he added that the industry is now moving from the age of tyre design to the age of tyre materials, which will make new gains in performance. More specifically, with this concept tyre, lanXess intends to demonstrate the importance of its neodymium-based performance butadiene rubber (Nd-PBR) to increase durability, especially in aa-rated tyres.

although durability will not be rated on the new eu tyre labels, it will be a key differentiation criteria among top-ranked tyres.

traditionally, tyre makers have operated within the “magic triangle” of tyre design, which means that an improvement in durability has always come at the expense of either rolling resistance or wet grip.

lanXess is the market leader for nd-PBr used in “green tyres” – the fastest growing sector in the tyre industry, with an annual global growth rate of about 10 per cent.

demand is being driven by the megatrend mobility, above all in the regions of asia and latin america, as the middle class there becomes more affluent.

In addition, demand will be accelerated by tyre labeling being introduced around the world.

The European Union (EU) launched mandatory labeling laws for all tyres last november. tyres are now graded from A to G according to their fuel efficiency and wet grip. rolling noise is also measured. the new legislation provides more transparency for consumers and highlights the added value of “green tyres.”

according to the technical university of Munich, the market share of class a and B tyres in the eu is expected to reach 20-30 percent in 2017 and then jump to 70-80 percent in 2022.

Japan and South Korea were the first countries in the world to introduce a label system. after a voluntary tyre label was introduced in Japan in January 2010, south Korea launched its voluntary labeling in november 2011 and will make it mandatory in december 2012.

other countries like australia, Brazil, the usa and China are expected to follow in the coming years.

“green tyres” can reach their peak performance with formulations containing both nd-PBr and solution styrene butadiene rubber (SSBR).

lanXess also produces ssBr, which is mainly used in the tread compound of “green tyres”, where it helps to reduce rolling resistance and improve grip on wet roads. “a” rated tyres provide the most wet grip. Cars equipped with “a” rated tyres needs 18 to 21m less to come to a standstill from a speed of 80 km/h compared to “F”-rated tyres.

studies show that 20-30 percent of a vehicle’s fuel consumption and 24 percent of road vehicle’s Co2 emissions are related to tyres.

“green tyres” can reduce fuel consumption by 5-7 percent and have a shorter cost amortization period in comparison to other fuel-saving technologies in cars.

lanXess has also launched a new fuel savings calculator that helps drivers to be kind on both their wallets and the environment. It is a particularly valuable accessory in these times of record fuel prices.

the application provides information on the following: First, how much money can I save by using fuel-efficient or “green tyres”?

second, how long does it take before the tyres have paid for themselves? and third, what is the reduction in the car’s Co2 emissions?

the software was developed in cooperation with the technical university of Munich.

www.lanxess.com.au

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With the same dimensions as most other ball bearing guided linear systems, drylin t miniature guide systems are suitable for applications with little available space and where lubricants and noise from ball-bearing alternatives are undesired.

like any other drylin t versions, the new components are based on the proven combination of a hard-anodized aluminium guide rail, a slide made of zinc die casting and gliding elements made of high performance polymers.

the bearing clearance can be easily adjusted with a few turns of a screwdriver. With it, users have now the possibility to solve their linear positioning

NEw hEAvY-DUTY MAGNETIC hANGING bRACkETSswift Metal services has expanded its range of brackets and hooks with the introduction of heavy-duty relocatable magnetic hanging brackets for cables, hoses and pneumatic lines.

Because swift heavy-duty hooks are magnetic they can be relocated easily.

this ensures power leads and pneumatic hoses are supported exactly when and where necessary.

swift heavy-duty brackets can help to improve safety across a broad range of industrial, commercial and underground sites, including aboveground and underground mines, infrastructure tunnels and multi-story buildings.

australian made swift Magnetic hanging brackets are also ideal in manufacturing applications or during project construction where long leads or hoses are used.

swift hooks can be used to keep power leads safe when using any power tools such as angle grinders and circular saws.

swift Metal’s extensive range of brackets, custom supports and parts are available in a variety of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and zinc plate.

Swift Metal Services Pty LtdPh: 1800 626 525www.swiftmetal.com.au

STREAMLINE YOUR bUSINESS wITh 80/20sydney-based 80/20 australia specialises in t-slot aluminium extrusion, offering an endless list of applications.

each application can be innovatively tailored to any industry, including “out of the box” solutions limited only by your imagination and creativity.

80/20 australia provides lightweight, strong and durable material handling options that are easy to clean and therefore require very little maintenance in the future.

t-slotted aluminium extrusion materials can be assembled easily accessible hand tools.

a variety of accessories are available to further improve efficiency. These can be adapted over time as its applications grow.

80/20 material handling solutions are designed to match the workplace aesthetic, conserve space and be easily adaptable to your business.

a custom designed workplace can streamline your operation and improve productivity.

80/20 AustraliaPh: (02) 9838 9900www.8020.com.au

and transport requirements cheaply and at the same time, also precisely.

a Ktl coating protects the zinc die casting miniature slide additionally against corrosion. drylin t miniature guides are designed for space saving applications in the field of measurement and medicine technology, laboratory devices, camera and safety technology.

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SEw RAISES bAR wITh NEw ELECTRONIC MOTOR

seW-eurodrive has unveiled a new permanent magnet synchronous electronic motor to complement its range of mechatronic drive systems.

the drC electronic motor can be directly coupled with seW’s comprehensive gear unit range, making it highly flexible. It is also suitable for worldwide use, with its efficiency surpassing the highest efficiency IE4 Super Premium Efficiency class.

the drC electronic motor series consists of a permanent-field synchronous motor and matching integrated drive electronics. the motor is also available as brake-motor deeming it suitable for hoists and inclined conveyors.

A highly efficient bevel, helical or parallel-shaft gear unit can be mounted directly via the flange and output shaft.

together with a gear unit from seW’s modular range, manufacturers can get a versatile and flexible mechatronic drive system. this combines the three core competencies of seW-eurodrive in

one drive solution: gear unit, motor and drive electronics.

the integration and coordination of all three drive components leads to a long and reliable service life, and so ensures high system performance. the motor efficiency of the DRC surpasses the requirements of the highest efficiency class IE4 (Super Premium Efficiency), making it possible to save up to 50 per cent of the energy costs compared to conventional electric drive technology.

the drC electronic motor is setting standards for functionality and efficiency.

For example, the unique single Network Installation (SNI) technology from seW-eurodrive requires only one 4-wire cable for power supply and communication. this reduces the amount of cabling efforts significantly – up to 60 per cent of installation costs can be saved.

For stand-alone applications or systems with simple drive functionalities, variants with binary control and as-

Interface communication are available. the fourth variant is equipped with

the Can-based seW system bus sBus, which provides excellent flexibility for integrating various fieldbus networks, increasing system performance for the realisation of sophisticated drive tasks.

the drC electronic motor series is available in two distinct frame sizes covering a power range up to 1.5 kW with a further 250 percent overload capacity.

SEW-EurodrivePh: 03 9933 1000www.sew-eurodrive.com.au

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NhP TURNS OvER A NEw PAGE the new nhP eCatalogues app offers a convenient way to access all nhP literature in one handy location.

through this easy to navigate and simply designed iPhone and iPad app, you can get complete access to nhP’s online library – and it’s free.

the nhP eCatalogues app contains the latest versions of:• nhP Catalogues – Part a, Part B, Part

C, Part r, CPB Pocket Book and Part r supplement

• Brochures – 16 market categories, Industry focus, Wholesaler

• technical news – every edition, a must-read technical paper

• newsroom – every edition, stay up to date with the latest newsWith nhP’s new eCatalogues

app you will ensure you have the most up-to-date version of nhP’s literature.

the nhP eCatalogues app sends automatic updates to the app, with

notifications provided to keep you aware of any changes.

other features include quick search, email capability, print function, bookmarking and quick scroll.

to download the app simply search for nhP on the itunes store.

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FLIR i3, i5, i7The smallest, lightest and most affordable thermal imaging cameras on the market. They are incredibly easy to use and require no former experience. It really is a matter of “point and shoot” to obtain high-quality thermal images that will immediately give you the thermal information you need.

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bOOST PRODUCTIvITY wITh ADAPTALIFT hYSTERadaptalift hyster ensures any warehouse manager can achieve excellent productivity through its extensive range of warehouse equipment – from three-wheel and four-wheel battery electric forklifts, to pallet trucks and reach trucks.

an experienced supplier of top quality equipment, adaptalift hyster delivers maximum dependability.

all hyster products are low maintenance, with fewer wearable parts.

also, hyster reduces overall service costs by using common components across several products.

With responsive controls, precise management of speed and acceleration

and excellent manoeuvrability, adaptalift warehouse equipment delivers the optimum warehouse solution.

Adaptalift HysterPh: 1300 880 335www.aalhysterforklifts.com.au

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HERE’S THE PERFECT DE-PALLETISING SOLUTIONIf you need to palletise and de-palletise goods safely and efficiently, then optimum’s scissor lift tables are an ideal solution.

a national warehousing company recently approached optimum to find a more efficient way of unloading a high volume of goods from its pallets each day.

In this case, there was a high risk of injury, as operators had to bend below waist and above elbow height to unpack pallets for sorting.

an experienced optimum consultant assessed the situation and chose the lth2010 – 2000kg heavy duty lift table with the logic lift height sensor option and the Palturn turn table for the application. the popular logic lift height sensor unit keeps the pallet at the perfect working height throughout the whole unloading procedure, resulting in a safe and efficient de-palletising process.

eight of these pallet elevating units were put into action in four of

the company’s distribution centres in nsW, VIC, qld and Wa along with optimum’s durable gravity conveyor system. the end result was that safety was significantly reduced and productivity increased.

“the whole de-palletising process has sped up amazingly and most importantly has reduced a lot of safety hazards,” the plant manager told optimum.

the optimum group can offer customised solutions for a wide variety of industry applications.

Optimum Handling Solutionswww.optimumgroup.com.auPh: 1800 066 008

• LCD keypad offers a user-friendly operation interface. The display screen can be defined by the user with TP-Editor soft.

• Quick setting, user defined parameter management, and parameter copy functions make the installation fast and easy.

• Modular design for flexible extension and ease maintenance.

• Built-in BACnet and MODBUS. Various optional communication cards such as ProfiBUS-DP, DeviceNet, MODBUS TCP, EtherNet-IP, and CANopen.

• Long-life design.

• The PCB (Printed Circuit Board) coating enhances the reliability and durability.

• Fire mode and Bypass functions provide safe operation in an emergency.

• Useful functions for pump and fan applications, such as: PID control, sleep/wake up functions, flying start, and skip frequency.

• Multi-pumps control functions, such as: fixed time, fixed quantity, circulating controls. The driver can control a maximum of eight pumps at the same time. An optional relay extension card is available depending on the pump quantity.

• Built-in PLC 10K step and Real time Clock.

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SUPER NEw FLAT AIR NOzzLE FROM EXAIR exair’s new 1” Flat super air nozzle produces a flat 1” (25mm) wide airstream with a strong blowing force of 9.8 ounces (278g) when mounted 12” (305mm) from the target.

the unique design of this super-efficient nozzle makes it an ideal fit for both tight spaces and tight budgets.

available from Compressed air australia, the 1” Flat super air nozzle uses exair’s patented technology to maximise entrained airflow while reducing noise levels.

a precise amount of air is released through the .015” (0.38mm) air gap opening that is set with a stainless steel shim positioned between the body and removable cap.

the airstream pulls in surrounding room air to produce a wide, forceful stream of high velocity, laminar airflow.

air consumption is 10.5 sCFM at 80 PsIg. the 75 dBa sound level is below the limits of the osha maximum allowable noise exposure standard 29 CFR 1910.95(a).

Force and flow may be easily adjusted by installing different shim thicknesses. Optional swivel fittings and Stay Set Flexible hoses to aim the nozzle are also available.

suitable for rugged industrial applications, the 1” Flat super air nozzle is available in zinc aluminum alloy or type 316 stainless steel construction.

applications include ejecting heavy parts and slugs, chip removal, part cleaning, drying, liquid blowoff and cooling.

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wURTh DRIvES FIA ASIA PACIFIC RALLY german market leader in assembly products Wurth has become an official supplier to the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship.

Wurth Asia-Pacific manager Benjamin Wurth says car rallying is an ideal stage for Wurth to demonstrate the strength and durability of its vehicle service and tool brands.

“high quality products and tools are an integral part of this spectacular sport, Mr Wurth said. “rally sport is high-speed and hi-tech, but unlike motor-racing its usually held in extreme and rough conditions.

“skilled engineers and technicians maintain the rally cars at every opportunity and they will utilise our products and expertise throughout the whole seven round championship.”

Wurth is a worldwide leader in assembly products within the automotive, construction and engineering industries and a large range of Wurth products, along with technical advice will be available at every aPrC event.

aPrC president steven Kennedy said the partnership would provide a great

boost for the championship and a fantastic incentive for the teams and competitors.

Car manufacturers from Japan, Malaysia and europe will enter the aPrC this year.

“add major teams from India, Japan, Malaysia and China and the Wurth initiatives reach right across automotive and manufacturing industries in the region,” Mr Kennedy said.

The 2013 FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship begins with new Zealand’s high-speed rally Whangarei on May 17-19.

this will be followed by events in new

Caledonia and queensland. the championship then moves to asia

starting with the Malaysian rally (Johor Baru) in August, followed by Japan, China and the final event the Thailand Rally in december.

Manufacturers and drivers from around the world will compete and the aPrC is seen by millions of tV viewers globally.

Wurth Australia Pty LtdPh: 1300 65 77 65www.wurth.com.au


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STOCkCAP EXTENDS TUbE INSERT RANGEstockcap has added more sizes to its tube Insert range to suit a wide variety of applications.

the range now includes round sizes from 13mm up to 100mm, square sizes from 13mm to 150mm and rectangular sizes starting at 30x15mm up to 150x50mm, including the popular 65x16mm.

stockcap tube Inserts can be used for wall thicknesses from 0.5mm up to 8mm.

Manufactured from ldPe and available from stock in black, stockcap tube inserts come in convenient packs of 10, 50, 100, 500 & 1,000 depending on the size required.

all sizes push-in easily and provide a professional finish to the job.

Contact stockcap through distributers sinclair & rush for free samples and a quotation.

Sinclair & Rush Pty LimitedPh: 1800 00 3211 www.sinclair-rush.com.au

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NEw GATES hOSE EXCELS UNDER PRESSURE equipment used in the industries of oil & gas, construction and mining are pushing the limits of hydraulic design with the need for more power and at greater speeds.

to safely handle the higher pressure, high impulse applications is not easy and often 2-inch rigid pipe needs to be utilised.

this is now changing with the release of new 2” (-32) diameter, 6000psi hose with a matching one-piece no-skive coupling series from gates australia.

the gates Megaspiral hydraulic hose and coupling series offers a combination of technology, performance and flexibility.

hoses are tested to 1 million impulse cycles – double the sae requirement.

they are conducted at tighter bend radii, up to one third the minimum sae bend radius.

The greater flexibility and improved bend radii can save you up to 47 per cent on hose assembly costs.

the 2” diameter, environmentally Friendly global, 6000psi, constant pressure hose (32EFG6K) is designed with high tensile steel and nitrile tube for use with biodegradable hydraulic fluids and vegetable oils as well as standard petroleum-based fluids.

the hose is available with the Megatuff abrasion resistant cover. this increases service life, as well as lowering maintenance and replacement costs by protecting the hose from cuts, friction caused by other moving parts and from mechanical impacts.

to match with the 32eFg6K hose, gates has released a new coupling series, the gates spiral Maximum (GSM) coupling. This is for use on 32eFg6K and other gates high pressure, 6-spiral wire hoses with inside diameters of 11/2 inches or more.

the gsM coupling is one piece, meaning no separate ferrule, less inventory, and delivers 1 million impulse cycles performance with no-skive convenience.

the no-skive, one piece coupling makes for easier and safer hose assemblies.

For more information on gates hydraulic hose and couplings visit: www.gatesprograms.com.au/hydraulics.

Gates Australia Pty LtdPh: 03 9797.9655www.GatesAustralia.com.au

hEAvY-DUTY STORAGE FOR hEAvY COMPONENTSWorkplace storage specialist actisafe now has available customised heavy-duty shelving systems for storing components used for power transmission systems.

When designing customised solutions for management and personnel within this sector, actisafe pays particular attention to the need for drawers specifically for smaller items.

these system can store just about anything – bearings, electric motors, resistors, capacitors, chains, belts, solvents and chemicals, electrical components, actuators, screws, fixtures, joints, spindles are shafts, motors, machine elements, gears and racks, couplings, clamps and gearboxes.

With actisafe’s customised storage units you can achieve extreme space efficiency.

Made of heavy-duty steel and finished with a long wearing powder coat, they can be designed to be as high as is required – even as floor-to-ceiling configurations.

actisafe power transmission store shelves are also configured for easy labelling of the components they contain, so the orientation of the stock it keeps his down to the final user.

and should more storage space be required after the initial installation, actisafe can design more shelving solutions to integrate perfectly with existing units.

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bURSTER DELIvERS ACCURACY AND RELIAbILITY With the new, compact 8661 series of torque sensors, burster is extending its portfolio of products to include the acquisition of static and rotating torques over the range from 0.05 nm up to 200 nm.

In addition to its highly accurate measurements – down to 0.05 percent of full scale – this remarkable development offers a high level of reliability and security.

an optional, integrated usB interface also provides the traveling user with easy, mobile display and documentation of the measured values.

and the outstanding price/performance ratio opens a huge range of possible applications in industrial both automation and in the laboratory.

this torque sensor comes into its own most particularly in fields such as precision and micro-mechanics, test bed equipment for electric motors, or in the automobile industry, where torque and the associated angular position and rotation speed are important process magnitudes.

It is also very much at home in laboratory research and development projects in medical technology, in the chemical industry, and in quality control.

a range of burster products is now available through its australian representative adM Instrument engineering.

ADM Instrument EngineeringPh: 03 9551 6922www.admtech.com.au

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vECTOR TAkES LIFTING TO NEw hEIGhTSWA based leading engineering firm Vector lifting has joined forces with uK based engineering company reid lifting, as the australian distributor of its versatile aluminium Portable gantry and davit range.

the lightweight aluminium Portable gantry Crane ranges from 500kg to 5000kg Working Load Limit (WLL).

all the aluminium gantry cranes are factory tested at 150 percent capacity and a load test certificate is issued with every crane.

Vector lifting has a lifting system to suit any need, ranging from small frames for confined spaces to large frame with a height of lift in excess of 4000mm. the spans range from 2500mm through to 5500mm.

the aluminium portable gantry range can be operated by one man, with the smallest unit weighing as little as 28kg.

the aluminium portable gantry’s are easy to assemble on site and give users maximum versatility. they can be moved

Versatile … the lightweight Aluminium Portable Gantry Crane range

into areas that were once inaccessible by heavy steel cranes. a variety of options are available to customize the gantry to suit specific needs.

Contact Vector lifting for more information or a quote.

Vector LiftingPh: 08 9417 9128 www.vectorlifting.com.au

MTI QUALOS IN FASTLANE wITh NISSAN

MtI qualos, as australian agent for the globally recognised Japanese metrology manufacturer, Mitutoyo, is sponsoring the newly formed nissan Motorsport.

through this agreement, MtI qualos have supplied a range of Mitutoyo precision measuring equipment to the former Kelly racing team.

this season nissan will race four new altima’s in the V8 supercar category.

“We see this as an ideal and exciting opportunity to promote the Mitutoyo brand with another Japanese icon company, nissan, said MtI general Manager andrew smith.

“Combine these two brands in the toughest motorsport arena in australia and the exposure is unique.”

MTI QualosPh: 03 9450 1900www.mtiqualos.com.au

Unique exposure … Mitutoyo joins forces with Nissan Motorsport

TESTING A PCb hAS NEvER bEEN EASIER a new, miniature sMt test Point featuring symmetrical flat-wire design to efficiently and safely test PCB’s is the latest addition to the Keystone electronics Corp test point selection.

this latest “mini-pad” version, available from nPa Pty ltd, enables high-strength, test point-to-PCB bonding, with a minimal footprint.

In addition to cost-saving, this low profile entry accepts a variety of gripping probes to replace wire-wrap posts and turret terminals. as such, it is ideal for testing circuitry of high density PCB packages.

this new entry is manufactured from Phosphor Bronze and silver Plate, which can accommodate the use of both lead-free solder and traditional reflow processing. Packaging is on tape and reel with Catalogue no. 5019 on 1,000 piece reels; Catalogue no. 5029 on 5000 piece reels.

all are compatible with most vacuum and mechanical pick and place assembly systems.

a major manufacturer of interconnect components and electronic hardware, Keystone’s capabilities include stamping, machining and assembly service.

application engineering assistance for product modifications and special designs are also available.

NPA Pty LtdPh: 08 8268 2733www.npa.com.au


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TURCk EXTENDS PASSIvE JUNCTION bOX LINEturCK has released a new 6-port M12 passive junction box, designed to easily integrate multiple devices into a single unit.

Featuring a compact, low-profile design, the 6-port model allows simple installation in diverse factory automation applications, ranging from packaging and automotive to material handling and mobile equipment.

With one or two discrete signals per port, the 6-port junction box is capable of providing up to 12 discrete signals — ensuring reliable connectivity for multiple devices. the junction box consolidates several discrete devices in an area to one device, which is then connected to a controller via a single cable. this eliminates each device requiring its own individual cable, delivering a more cost-effective, streamlined connectivity solution.

“Offering flexible integration capabilities, the new 6-port M12 passive junction box offers our customers dependable connectivity performance in virtually any industrial or factory automation application,” said Jeff schoenberg, Connectivity Product Manager, turCK. “Plus with a compact, fully encapsulated housing,

the junction box ensures easy installation and superior strength and ingress resistance in harsh environments.”

the 6-port model provides 2a of current per signal and up to 9a total current per junction box. For durable performance, the M12 passive junction box features IP67-rated ingress protection and reliably operates in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C.

TURCK AustraliaPh: 1300 132 566 www.turck.com.au

RAPID NEw hANDLING SOLUTION FROM DEMATICCombining innovative engineering and manufacturing techniques, dematic rapidstore ul is a new class of automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS).

delivering an outstanding combination of quality, impressive performance and unbeatable value, rapidstore ul systems are ideal for fast, safe, efficient handling of unit loads like pallets.

dematic rapidstore ul is available in a range of sizes and speeds to precisely match storage and handling requirements. It is suitable for both new and existing facilities.

Compared to conventional storage systems and materials handling equipment, rapidstore ul requires a much smaller building footprint to house the same number of pallets or unit loads. this means associated land, building and/or leasing costs are significantly reduced.

rapidstore ul offers faster cycle times than manually operated narrow aisle forklifts and, with the ability to run 24/7, the fully automated systems greatly reduce

labour and operating costs, providing an excellent return on investment.

rapidstore ul systems economically handle loads up to 1,800kg in aisles only 200mm wider than the load. systems can be up to 46 m high, with throughput rates of up to 60 double cycles per hour depending on load weight, system height and aisle length.

Ideal for bulk reserve storage in fast moving pallet and unit load handling operations, rapidstore ul can be tailored to the user’s precise storage and handling requirements.

Whether it’s putting away pallet load deliveries from suppliers in a retail warehouse or storing new unit loads straight off the end of a production line, rapidstore ul provides safe, accurate and accelerated handling in a compact area.

There are five models in the rapidstore ul family.

With lightweight single masts and fast operating speeds of up to 4 m/second, the rapidstore ul1000 and ul1200 provide high-speed handling of loads of up to 1,200kg to 30m high.

For those who are seeking to replace forklifts in warehouses with existing rack, the rapidstore ul1400 rF is the ideal retrofit option. The UL1400 RF is equipped with rotating forks enabling pallets to be fully turned in the aisle for fast handling, and it can handle loads up to 1,360 kg to 18 m high.

With fast acceleration and travel speed, the rapidstore ul1500 is capable of handling loads up to 1,500 kg to 46 m high. The UL1500 can also be modified for chiller and freezer operations, and may be fitted with an optional operator cabin.

For dense storage of large or heavy loads, the rapidstore ul1800 can handle loads up to 1,800 kg to 33.5 m high and can store pallets up to three deep. applications include archives, automotive and operations requiring the automated handling and storage of heavy unit loads.

dematic manufactures a comprehensive range of pallet conveyors and has extensive experience in implementing pallet in-feed and out-feed stations to suit customer requirements.

a brochure detailing the rapidstore family of asrs solutions can be downloaded at www.dematic.com.au/rapidstore/brochure

Dematic Pty LimitedPh: 02 9486 5555www.dematic.com.au


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NhP LAUNChES NEw IPhONE APPnhP has introduced a new iPhone app which makes selecting Variable speed Drives (VSD) easier than ever.

By simply selecting the application, kW/amps, IP rating and duty rating that you require, the Vsd selector app will instantly select the most appropriate Variable speed drive for your application.

going one step further, the Vsd selector app can also provide you with the exact model number of the drive you require, display a photo of the drive and keypad/cart details.

the app also gives you easy access to nhP’s sales phone number and website. and there’s an option to select accessories related to your Variable

speed drive selection, which you can then send via email to your own inbox or to nhP, direct from the app.

the free app can be downloaded from the itunes store by simply searching for nhP.


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aM services is australian owned and operated with extensive experience in the installation, service and planned preventative maintenance on various plant and equipment.

Its range of services includes: • Condition assessment and energy

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hARD wEARING FILTER PRESS FEED PUMPS ramparts air driven single diaphragm pumps are ideal for tough filter press feed applications, particularly when the media is corrosive and or abrasive, according to australian importers, hydro Innovations.

the pumps are available with purpose built controls and a wide selection of diaphragm materials.

Because of the slow stroke rate (10-25 strokes per minute) and rugged construction (extra thick cast iron casings), wear rates are much lower on these ramparts diaphragm pumps than the use of double diaphragm pumps or other positive displacement pumps such as helical rotor pumps or lobe pumps).

and because pumps can be lined in a variety of materials such as neoprene, Nordel, Nitrile and ETFE (Tefzel), chemical resistance can be maximised,

greatly extending service life and the intervals between servicing.

For feeding of plate filters, Ramparts has a purpose designed “ramp-up” controller that receives pressure signals from the discharge line and continually ramps up the pump pressure until the maximum required by the system.

this means that energy is not being wasted in the early part of the filling process, and stresses can be equalised across the diaphragm, extending diaphragm life.

Ramparts pumps are available in five sizes (1½ “, 2”, 3”, 4” and 6”), with flows from 10 litres per minute (LPM) through to 1200lPM, and heads to 50m.

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

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Help reduce maintenance costs on overhead cranes

LIFTCO INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES PTY LTDEmail: [email protected] www.1800liftco.com.au

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Freecall: 1800 LIFTCO (543826)

ROPE AND CHAIN CRANES AND HOISTS:• Helps reduce the risk of accidents• Protects against overloading of Crane and supporting structures• Quick and easy installation and available for all capacity cranes• Available preset or easily calibrated on site• Helps reduce maintenance costs• Minimizes down time• Automatic reset by reducing the load

SIDE PULL PREVENTERS/ROPE GUIDE PROTECTORPrevents side pulling and protects rope guides and drums on most multi-fall Cranes and Hoists.• Prevent dragging of loads• Easily fitted to any Crane or Hoist• Helps reduce down time.

CONDUCTOR BAR• Available in steel and copper• Quickly and easily installed• Supports required only every 1.5m• Also available in a compact cluster range

MORE CUTTING-EDGE PRODUCTS FROM ShEFFIELD bLADESSheffield Blades is a national distributor of the renowned sterling range of cutting tools and the alpha range of power tool accessories.

high quality sterling and alpha products include trimming knives and blades for all cutting applications.

other lines include scrapers, shears, measuring equipment, staplers and staples, drill bits, masonry drills, driver bits, magnetic based drills and cutters and more.

Sheffield Blades prides itself on “giving you More” and provides first class service and support to a large group of distributors throughout australia.

the latest 2013 sterling tools catalogue is now available with more than 400 pages of premium tools and power tool accessories.

the catalogue is available at: www.sterlingtools.com.au or you can call 02

4957 8787 to request a complimentary dVd catalogue.

a large selection of sterling tools and alpha products will be on show at the national Manufacturing Week trade show in Melbourne from May 7-10.

Sheffield BladesPh: 02 4957 8787www.sheffieldblades.com.au

Cutting-edge … the 2013 Sterling Tools catalogue

PICk, PACk AND TRANSPORT wITh EASE okka Products, the specialist range of material handling products from leading plastics manufacturer, a Plus Plastics has launched a new commercial grade 60 litre tote Bin. suitable for a wide range of industries and ideal for picking, packing and transporting goods, the 60l tote Bin is conveyor belt friendly.

the vents and grids along the bottom of the okka Products tote Bin work to reduce the friction that causes noise on conveyor belts, making the tote Bin move seamlessly across the conveyor belt or rollers.

okka Products innovative team of product designers ensure these types of features and small modifications are made to give okka Products customers better ease of use across all product areas.

the impact resistant resin and the highest quality moulding process make the okka Products tote Bin durable and sturdy for all environments including manufacturing, materials handling, transport and safety and agriculture.

the okka Products tote Bin is fully compatible with okka Products enviro-skates, which allows for easy movement of the tote Bin from one location to another.

okka Plastics enviro skates are designed to move crate loads of up to 600kg with little effort. the heavy duty, yet light and economical design provides a long life and when not in use, can be stacked for easy storage.

ergonomically designed, the tote Bin features a continuous edge and handle for ease of grip and quick movement.

Featuring divider slots, the 60l tote Bin allows for three dividers to be inserted allowing for products to be separated and sorted within the one tote Bin.

dividers for the tote Bin are sold separately from okka Products.

A Plus Plastics Pty LtdPh: 02 9603 2088www.aplusplastics.com.au www.okkaproducts.com.au


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UNVEILINg TURCK’S MINIATURE MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR

SAFETECh RISES TO ThE ChALLENGE

turCK has unveiled its new BIM-untK, the shortest magnetic field sensor in this sector for detecting the piston position in compact pneumatic cylinders.

the IP67-rated sensor features a length of only 19.7mm, making it ideally suited for measuring particularly short hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic power clamps and grippers. Operators benefit from increased switch point accuracy, in addition to the sensor’s extremely compact mounting form. the sensor disappears completely in the t groove, eliminating potential for any mechanical damage.

an led on the sensor enables the cylinder position to be read directly in the field.

The new BIM-UNTK can be fitted simply into the t groove of a cylinder from above or from the side, and can be secured with a hexagon socket screw. the sensor is easily fastened with one hand in the standard t groove without the need for any additional accessories.

turCK offers suitable mounting accessories for different cylinder and

groove sizes for other cylinder types such as tie rod cylinders, round cylinders or dovetail groove cylinders.

the BIM-untK features a polyurethane jacketed cable that is suitable as trailing cable. also available is a model with a 2m cable and an open cable end, as well as two 30cm pigtail variants with M8 and M12 connectors.

the sensors are designed as 3-wire devices with an N/O output (PNP signal) and for temperature ranges from -25 to +70ºC.

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

When a major meat packing plant in Victoria needed a solution to safely and efficiently move pallets between floors it had no hesitation in contacting safetech.

safetech, a material handling specialist, inspected the site and found the company had no elevator. as a result, manual labour was required to move pallets (up to 2 tonnes) from the ground floor to the 1st floor.

safetech recommended using its asd2-3500 double scissor hydraulic lift

table with 3,500mm vertical travel and 3,250mm x 1,700mm platform to increase productivity and protect workers.

the platform has 1,800mm high mesh fences on three sides and guard locked boom gates on loading side. also included was a durable galvanised plate fixed to surface and loading edge of platform.

this provided the perfect solution. two pallets can now be loaded onto the platform by forklift at ground level. the

platform is raised to the first floor via a new opening in the upper floor.

an enclosed shaft was installed as well as guard locked gates at each level. at the upper level the pallets are removed by hand pallet truck, with no forklift required. the end result is a more efficient operation and reduced risk of accident and injury.

Safetech Pty LtdPh: 1800 674 566www.safetech.com.au

Ideal solution … Safetech ASD2-3500 double scissor hydraulic lift table

FREEzER SPACER REMOvAL MADE EASYyou can now remove freezer spacers and exchange pallets safely and efficiently with optimum’s Fsr Freezer spacer remover machine.

optimum’s industry proven Fsr system operates at an ergonomic working table height to allow simple pallet replacement and freezer spacer removal.

By simply tilting the loaded pallet to a horizontal position this allows freezer spacers to be removed up to 90 percent faster than stacking or restacking boxes by hand.

It’s a “must have” item for all frozen food, cold storage, abattoirs and poultry processing facilities.

Built to handle the rugged demands of the frozen food and cold storage environments this machine is powered by a durable electric/hydraulic power pack that is operated by easy to use dual hydraulic lever controls. With an ultra-low profile platform, ground level entry with a manual or electric pallet truck is easy. In addition,

the large jaw opening makes loading and unloading with powered forklifts a breeze.

the Fsr machine comes standard with side and rear fence guarding for added operator safety.

Optimum Handling SolutionsPh: 1800 066 008www.optimumgroup.com.au

Easy does it … Optimum’s FSR Freezer Spacer Remover machine


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New range … NHP now offers Cortem HAE products

NhP JOINS FORCES wITh ThE CORTEM GROUPnhP electrical engineering will now supply an exclusive range of hazardous area equipment following a new distribution agreement with global hae specialists the Cortem group.

since 1968, the Cortem group has been designing and manufacturing explosion-proof electrical equipment for hazardous areas. Now a leader in its field, the Cortem group provides a range of products and solutions for on-shore and off-shore applications.

as part of the nhPex solutions offering, products from Cortem include terminal and control enclosures, custom

assemblies, lighting fixtures and plugs and sockets. With the addition of the Cortem group’s range of hazardous area components to these already established suppliers and products, nhPex can deliver one of the most comprehensive ranges of hazardous area solutions to our customers.

Combined with rockwell automation and nhP's other supply partners, nhPex is able to offer a total solution that includes contol devices, terminals, distributed I/o, tripwire switches, barriers and sight and sounds products.

“With this distribution agreement with the Cortem group, nhP can now provide

our customers with a range of hae products that are not only tested to the highest standards, but are customisable to suit our customer’s application thanks to our certified HAE workshop,” says lloyd thomas, nhP Managing director, Ceo. “our market leading technical support and sales network, ensure we deliver on our promise of providing our customers what they want, when, where and how they want it.”


vERSATILE NEw STORAGE UNIT FROM ACTISAFEoccupational health and safety specialist actisafe has designed a counter/storage combination suitable for a wide variety of applications. actisafe’s counter/storage combo is supplied with high density storage drawers as well as security cupboard space for bulky items.

The unit can be used for files, storage, assembly, and demonstration and display purposes. the top can include any type of service the end user requires, including laminates, glass, stainless steel, wood or plastic.

this unit is ideal for both heavy industry and retail operation and can be used as a storage/workbench unit or as a display stand with additional storage facilities for demonstration purposes and sales displays.

actisafe offers a broad choice of colours and can powder coat a finish to match company requirements.

a defence Preferred supplier, actisafe has designed its counter/storage

combo units to be hard wearing. they can survive the most testing environment including defence, mining, general industrial and retail sectors.

all units are feature rugged corners designed to absorb the bumps that come in an industrial environment.

the unit is available with castors for easy movement and relocation.

ActisafePh: 1300 852 397.www.actisafe.com.au

Actisafe’s counter/storage combo

Seifert mtm Systems - precision air conditioning for process control cabinet applications. Designed to keep your electronics cool and operating at optimum performance. Seifert air conditioning incorporates filter less technology. No need to change filter mats means less maintenance, and less down time. Cooling capacities range from 200watt to 2600watt. Seifert also offer heat exchangers, heaters and fan systems – complete thermal solutions.

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NORD DRIvES CONSTRUCTION GIANT hOLCIM

heavy duty is no problem for nord products – they are ready for any challenge. that is why holcim ltd, one of the world’s largest construction material producers, chose nord drive systems for its cement plants and concrete factories in Croatia.

Both companies have now completed a three-year-contract for the exchange of older drives. the scope of delivery includes additives of different aggregates along with cement, gravel and concrete.

For the past 10 years holcim has been represented in Croatia with six concrete factories, a cement plant and three quarry systems.

From the beginning, holcim Croatia has mostly used drive solutions from nord drive systems for the belt conveyor systems used in these facilities.

nord drive systems are ideal for all types of conveyors and suitable for almost all grades, lengths and speeds.

Variable speed geared motors with frequency inverters are used for small bucket elevators, while unregulated single speed geared motors provide the higher performance required for larger systems.

Because of the mass to be transported, gentle start-up via a fluid coupling is essential, while a back stop prevents the conveyor equipment from running backwards. the maximum capacity is up to 200 kW with a maximum torque of 50,000 nm.

NORD Drivesystems Pty LtdPh: 03 9394 0500www.nord.com

Ready for any challenge … NORD drive systems


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TOP PROTECTION wITh ACTISAFE SECURITY UNIT storage and ergonomics specialist actisafe offers security storage units for industry, including mining, engineering, power and energy, primary industry and agriculture sectors.

actisafe’s security units are supplied with a hanging storage facility, which uses electric roller shutters to safely contain its contents, as well

as heavy-duty lockable draws to carry ancillary items.

Made from heavy-duty steel, these security storage units have a tough and durable powder coated finish to ensure a long lifespan even under harsh conditions and rough treatment.

Because the units are applied in a standardised configuration, they can be easily placed side-by-side space efficiently according to the quantity of units required on the site.

Units can either fit flush on the floor, be supplied with a legs or rollers, or be placed on pallets or skids for the convenience of the end-user.

actisafe, a preferred defence supplier, can supply the units in specific colours to suit corporate requirements.

ActisafePh: 1300 852 397www.actisafe.com.au

Safe option … Actisafe security storage unit

bIG SAvINGS wITh bANkO hAND GRINDERSPowered by patented low-friction oil free air motors, the Banko range of pneumatic grinders achieve higher material removal rates resulting in new levels of productivity and cost savings.

every Banko tool incorporates the highest quality materials and workmanship and undergoes a rigorous quality test at each stage of manufacture.

this, together with Banko’s revolutionary motor design, means you can expect a virtually maintenance free tool life of up to five times that of conventional vane motor grinders.

Banko grinders are available in angle, vertical, straight and die versions for running a full range of abrasive wheels and carbide burrs. given that the cost of a quality air angle grinder is typically 6 percent of the total cost of the production hand grinding process, there are compelling reasons for investing in high efficiency Banko tools.

IAT Group Ph: 1300 13 32 35www.iatps.com.au

hEAvY DUTY CASTORS TO kEEP YOUR bUSINESS ROLLING Castor specialists richmond Wheel & Castors has developed a heavy duty Forged head series Castor for loads up to 1500kg. these castors come with a robust durable kingpin and drop forged steel baseplate.

applications include transport and logistics, heavy machinery, warehousing equipment and mobile platforms that rely on the extreme shock loading.

Forged head series Castors are ideal

for heavy-duty applications requiring a towable option. they are zinc plated for corrosion resistance and can withstand daily abuse without compromising performance. reliable castors are a must to provide manoeuvrability and smooth transit.

Richmond Wheel & CastorsPh: 1300 474 246www.richmondau.com

hMS UNvEILS ITS LATEST NETwORk PROCESSORthe anybus nP40 is a new network processor from hMs Industrial networks that handles communication between an industrial device and any industrial network.

the new processor is the core of hMs’sanybus CompactCom 40-series in chip, brick and module formats. It is designed for demanding applications, especially targeting real-time industrial ethernet.

the nP40 comes with support for all major Industrial ethernet and Fieldbus networks. this means that a single hardware platform can support several different networks by simply downloading new firmware.

Consequently, there is no need to start a development project for each new network. the new technology makes life easier for device manufacturers since they can install a communication interface into a product and then simply download the firmware they need before sending their products off to the end customer.

the nP40 enables very low latency, down to a few microseconds. It practically allows for ”zero delay” between the network and host aPI making it

possible to support high-performance applications that require synchronization or motion profiles.

hMs Industrial networks is the leading independent supplier of embedded network technology for automation devices. hMs develops and manufactures solutions for interfacing automation devices to industrial networks.

Global Automation Asia-Pacific Pty LtdPh: 03 9249 9696www.anybus.com.au

TREOTHAM’S NEW POLyMER RANGE A SAFE OPTIONdesigners and operators of food production lines must adhere to strict legislation to ensure consumers can buy food safely. this includes avoiding any kind of contamination such as from foreign particles or lubricants during production or transport. the use of special materials can significantly reduce the risk.

detectable polymers, which can be picked up by metal detectors, are suitable for such applications.

lubricant-free polymer plain bearings and rolling bearings avoid contamination through oils and greases.

If they are also made of Fda-conforming materials which are “suitable for use with foods”, their direct contact with food is safe. one particularly important area for perfectly hygienic food production is materials, which effectively prevent the growth of bacteria, viruses and mould.

to guarantee that foreign particles can be picked up quickly and reliably in food in such cases, the detectability of materials is vital.

treotham automation now offers a range of detectable, lubricant-free, Fda-conforming, chemical-resistant and anti-microbial – igus polymer solutions for safe and residue-free food production.

this includes a new polymer energy chain made of a detectable polymer.

even tiniest fragments of the blue material can be detected by all standard metal detection systems, and can thus be removed automatically. Customers from the food and pharmaceuticals industries can use the durable, corrosion-free and versatile polymer energy chains in their machines and lines without concern.

Treotham Automation Pty LtdPh: 9907 1778www.treotham.com.au


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LENCROw NOw SUPPLIES LOwRY FORkLIFTS

Built in Canada, lowry forklifts are a part of the Manitex liftking group, which makes liftking rough terrain forklifts.

lowry forklifts – all less than 1500mm wide – are designed to work in confined spaces, offering lifting capacities of 11000kg to 23000kg.

lowry units all come with electronically controlled dana three speed transmissions and have option of lPg and diesel engines. The units are all fitted with cushion tyres to ensure maximum stability for footprint.

“We are very happy that lencrow will be offering both lowry and liftking products in australia, says Mark

New range … Lencrow gets a boost with Lowry forklifts

Designed and manufactured in Australia, Modulaveyor standard design economical belt conveyors are available in belt widths 450mm, 600mm & 750mm in both trough and flat belt profiles for bulk and package handling industries.

FEATURES: • Modular build-for conveyor length.•• Idlers: 3-roll trough (long life poly rollers) & single roll flat carry.• Drive system-motorised drum (internal drive) or external gear-reducer.• Belt speeds & power selection to suit application. • Belting: plain or cleated conveyor belt.• Tail load section cover.•• Safety guards.• Surface finish: 2-pack enamel (Mid-grey)

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aldrovandi, international sales manager of liftking. “We have supplied a lot of the lowry machines in Canada and the usa and they are proving our customers with very reliable products in their manufacture facilities. We have put a lot of effort into making these units driver friendly while still offering robust design.”

the lowry units are suited to applications where both size and large capacity lift is required. they are also ideal in the machinery relocation industry where getting equipment out of existing sites that offer little to no space but still require the muscle to get the job done.

ross grassick general Manager of lencrow says: “We have been looking to offer a range of equipment like lowry for some time. We have found it hard to get a product that can offer a built to requirement unit. lowry offers us with the ability to make changes in the build to make the unit more suitable for the application. these could be making the unit suitable for container entry or custom build masts and carriages for special needs.”

Wide view mast and wet brakes are available on all lowry models.

Lencrow GroupPh: 1300 536 276www.lencrowgroup.com.au

WURTH’S NEW ONE-STOP ShOP NOw OPEN Wurth, a market leader in assembly technology and related products, has opened a new Pick up shop in nsW with an extensive high quality product range.

Conveniently located at thornton, between newcastle and the hunter Valley, the Pick up shop offers everything from power tools, hand tools, adhesives, abrasives, anchors – even nuts and bolts.

Customers now have an opportunity to “touch and feel” high quality products and conveniently pick up orders at their convenience.

the Wurth Pick up shop thornton is strategically placed in a hub of heavy vehicle activity servicing the lower hunter Valley and its mining region.

together with its existing Muswellbrook Pick up shop, Wurth are committed to bringing high quality products and services to the region.

the latest Pick up shop, joins a growing network of Wurth stores designed to bring Wurth’s extensive product range closer to local customers.

Wurth Australia Pty. Ltd.Ph: 1300 65 77 65www.wurth.com.au

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AUSTECh Precision manufacturing and machine tool exhibitionMelbourne Convention & Exhibition CentreMay 7-10Contact: aMtIlPh: 03 9800 3666www.austechexpo.com.au

AUSPACk PLUS Packaging & processing machinery & materials exhibitionSydney Showground, Sydney Olympic ParkMay 7-10Contact: australian Packaging and Processing Machinery association (APPMA)www.auspackplus.com.au

QLD SAFETy SHOW 2013Brisbane Convention & Exhibition CentreJune 18-20Contact: australian exhibitions & ConferencesPh: 03 8672 1200www.qldsafetyshow.com.au

CLEAN SCENEBrisbane Convention & Exhibition CentreJune 18-20Contact: australian exhibitions & Conferences03 8672 1200www.cleansceneshow.com.au

SMART CONFERENCE & EXPOsupply Chain Conference & expoSydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, SydneyJune 26-27Contact: smart Conferencewww.smartconference.com.au

ALL-ENERGY AUSTRALIA EXhIbITION & AUSTRALIAN SUSTAINAbILITY AND wASTE EXPOMelbourne Convention & Exhibition Centreoctober 9-10Contact: reed exhibitionsPh: 02 9422 2941www.reedexhibitions.com.au

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