Industry Update February/March 2022 Issue 124

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The Apollo Group: adaptable, ambitious and crowned

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or the best of two centuries, the Apollo Group has ensured that brands like Coca-Cola and Tesla roll through their factories by using Apollo machines.

This month Apollo reached the milestone of 175 years in business. It is one of the oldest Dutch family businesses, in the hands of the van den Pol family for six generations.

Industry Update exclusively interviewed Apollo CEO/Owner Claudia van den Pol, who took over the operation in 2016 after managing several different functions within the company.

Apollo CEO/Owner Claudia van den Pol doesn’t hold back: “Together with all our fantastic employees, I am planning to conquer the world.”

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Local manufacturers watch Government source PPE overseas

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s the federal Government searches for suppliers of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), it appears that Australian manufacturers have been left off the list.

The Health Department has issued a tender to replenish the national medical stockpile, of face masks, gowns, gloves and other personal protective equipment.

Some of these existing items are due to expire in coming months while millions have been sent to aged care facilities, pharmacists and GP practices Economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work, Dr. Jim Stanford has told the media that the failure to prioritise local manufacturers showed the government had not learned the lessons of 2020, when “we were caught flat-footed as the pandemic hit”.

“Without a deliberate effort to support Australian manufacturing, it’s almost certain that this production will go overseas to the lowest-cost producer,” he said.

content and Australian capacity was setting us up for shortages.

“We have to be able to produce essential medical supplies in Australia,” he said.

Meanwhile, Labor is taking a ‘Buy Australian’ plan to the coming federal election, vowing to “use go ernment procurement and purchasing power to back Australian manufacturers wherever we can.”

‘A Health Department spokesman said tenderers “are required to demonstrate value for money and how their tender will benefit the Australian economy”.

But, Dr Stanford said, the approach could end up costing the taxpayer more if faulty items were sourced again.

“It doesn’t turn out to be cheaper, once you’ve taken into account the extra cost of making up for quality failures from lowcost foreign operations,” he said.

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According to Stanford, although the pandemic was ‘forcing a rethink’ of our reliance on low-cost global supply chains, the most recent tender revealed “they’re still stuck in their bad old ways.”

He added that the decision to put the national medical stockpile replenishment out to a competitive tender stands in opposition to the Senate Economics References Committee’s recommendation that all government tenders “maximise the use of local suppliers and manufacturers”.

An inquiry into Australia’s manufacturing industry by a Labor-led committee also handed its report to the government on February 7, four days before the tender was published.

Opposition spokesman for industry and innovation Ed Husic said the tender “just shows the Morrison government has learned absolutely nothing from the last two years”.

“They previously swore we wouldn’t be caught short of critical medical items, yet here they are doing nothing to work with local industry to ensure we avoid this occurring again,” Mr Husic said.

“Aussie companies struggle to break into the local market because of this government’s lack of belief in Australian industry.”

Stanford added that, by putting out a tender now, with no reference to domestic

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scrambled to buy face masks from overseas amid global shortages, only to dispose of batches that failed a post-market review by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

A Department of Industry spokeswoman said the government was investing in a range of medical products made in Australia, including drugs, vaccination patches and rapid antigen tests.

Local businesses “are accessing procurement at record levels under the policies of the Morrison government” and made up the majority of all contracts awarded, the spokeswoman said.

Labor is taking a “Buy Australian” plan to the coming federal election, vowing to “use government procurement and purchasing power to back Australian manufacturers wherever we can.”

A Health Department spokesman said the government had deployed more than $2.6 billion worth of PPE from the national medical stockpile since the pandemic began.

“Whilst the department does not publicly disclose the contents or nature of the national medical stockpile, it is expected that some products, such as masks, can expire prior to deployment and the department takes action to minimise this through appropriate stock control,” the spokesman said.

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Progress and prosperity

Manufacturing: the one constant presence

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f we rewind the clock to this time last year, there was a sense that the worst of COVID was behind us and the country’s economic recovery could pick up speed.

However, we were soon plunged into another valley as both Delta and later Omnicron tested our resolve. Despite this, the Australian industry has not only progressed, it has prospered. And this is expected to continue throughout 2022.

I believe that we can truly say that, with the immense funding that the Government has contributed to the industry over the past 24 months, and the innovations that Australian and global companies are also bringing, that the future is bright.

And this also holds true for Industry Update. This year (after much searching) we welcome our new editor Claire Moffat, a seasoned B2B editor in both print and digital.

You will see some immediate changes in the look of this edition as Claire has begun the process of refreshing the title to better showcase the industry.

In this edition, we also introduce several new sections. First, is the Recycling Manufacturing section which previews on Page 42. The Environment Minister Sussan Ley has joined us and in her first column she has outlined the Government's investment into this

critical pillar of remanufacturing.

Ley reminds us that 86 projects are underway through the Commonwealth Recycling Modernisation Fund which was expected to generate $600 million inshared investment and which is now on track to exceed $800 million.

Close to my heart, are the revitalised Australian Made (and as Ley explained ‘ReMade in Australia’) sectors that are once again embedding local knowhow and technology into our industry. We all realise how vital a vibrant Australian manufacturing industry is to our common welfare.

This Issue also showcases the live events, which after a two year hiatus are returning in strength. These will not only provide the opportunity to touch, feel and see the new products and technology, it will give us all the opportunity to renew our business relationships face-to-face and to make new connections.

These events will also give decision makers the opportunity to bring out the order book and confidently invest in equipment that will underline their future growth.

The team at Industry Update has worked hard to bring you one of the largest magazine editions in some time. We hope you enjoy the read and that 2022 yields your best year ever.

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he role of a new editor in any B2B industry, is almost akin to being a detective. The recurring chant in my mind of who, what, when, where, why and how, has been present since I joined Industry Update in early January.

These simple words have been the foundation of my media career and have served me well during my visits to countless local and global factories where manufacturing lies deep in their DNA. Whether it be the extraordinary LG Electronics factories in Changwon, South Korea where the workforce lives in towering company-owned units at the site, China’s behemoth Haier operation (the world's largest major appliance manufacturer) at Qingdao or Whirlpool’s ultra sophisticated operations in Benton Harbor US, the story is the same.

All these companies and many others I have worked with are united, despite their competitive differences, with one sole purpose: to produce the best products, using the best technology and systems to improve the lives of their customers and the wellbeing of their nations.

However, during my career, I also witnessed the decline of the Australian manufacturing sector as countless local companies rushed their operations to China to compete within a highly

commoditised international marketplace.

In the mid-nineties, I visited the local Sunbeam factory in Sydney’s suburban Campsie, and was likely the last set of media eyes to see the frypan and kettle lines operate, only weeks before they were dismantled and discarded.

I was sorry to see this facility disappear, but also excited that the company could continue to prosper by sending its manufacturing offshore.

Fast forward to 2022 and it is an entirely different lanscape.

Australian manufacturing is growing at a healthy rate, along with its component sectors including materials handling, machinery and electronics, which we feature in this issue.

What excites me today as part of this essential industry, are the pathways to growth and prosperity being carved by the unified focus of the federal and state governments onto our rejuvenated manufacturing industry.

As a former specialist waste and recycling editor, I’m also keen to support the emergence of a vibrant recycling manufacturing sector.

In February 2022, the world remains messy and some of us feel our futures are still uncertain.

Yet, the one constant present in the lives of our readers, advertisers and stakeholders is manufacturing: an area of optimism and hope.

Strong Government investment in STEM diversity

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n additional $6.7 million in federal government funding has been secured for Science & Technology Australia’s Superstars of STEM program and is backing the Women in STEM ambassador initiative, including its Future You campaign.

This follows the opening of $13 million STEM diversity grants round by The Department of Science and Technology in late January. At the same time, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering was also given $41 million to run a separate women in STEM university scholarship program over the next seven years.

This round offered the largest amount of funding to date, with grants of $500,000 to $1 million being offered.

ATSE will be awarded $41.2 million to offer up to 500 university scholarships for women to work with industry and bolster their STEM qualifications. ATSE will deliver the scholarships over seven years, starting this July.

The latest funding announcement was made on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the investments aim to support gender equity in STEM, building on $147 million of related investments.

“The Morrison government is determined to break down barriers that stand in the way of girls and women studying STEM subjects and excelling in the careers that follow,” Minister for Science and Technology Melissa Price said.

“The study of STEM subjects and pursuit of STEM careers is essential to our national prosperity and for growing our economy. Our investments will ensure our Women in STEM ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, can continue to be a great advocate for gender equity in STEM and the incredible Superstars of STEM program can inspire even more role models.” $2million for Superstars The federal government will invest $2 million in the Superstars of STEM program, allowing it to develop an additional 120 women Superstars into future leaders.

An additional $2.4 million will support the Women in STEM ambassador initiative.

Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith said that The study of STEM subjects and pursuit of STEM careers is essential to our national prosperity and for growing our economy. Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith’s Future You campaign, designed for children 8 to 12 years old and their parents, has also reached 3.1 million children, parents and carers across Australia since its launch in October 2020.

Only 20 percent of girls reported being interested in STEM jobs before 2018, but today upwards of 68 percent of girls are now interested in a STEM career.

The federal government will invest an additional $2.3 million to expand this national digital awareness-raising initiative.

“Supporting girls and women with opportunities to excel in these areas is not only an important issue of equity, but it bolsters the pool of available STEM-skilled workers,” Price added.

“This additional funding will continue to address structural and cultural biases that lead to the under-representation of women and girls in STEM, through amazing programs like the Superstars of STEM. The new investment also recognises the work of the Women in STEM ambassador and the Future You campaign in encouraging women and girls to consider STEM subjects and careers.” IU

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A manufacturing vision for the times

Hon Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction

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he Australian Government’s vision is for Australia to be recognised as a high-quality, skilled and sustainable manufacturing nation that supports a modern economy and ensures our essential needs continue to be met.

Our $1.5 billion Modern Manufacturing Strategy is at the core of this vision –­ it is driving investment and innovation, growing our exports and creating new jobs, including critical high-skilled jobs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined how important it is to develop sovereign industrial capabilities and strengthen supply chains across key sectors, including vaccine production, agriculture and defence.

Businesses have shown remarkable adaptability and resilience in responding to the challenges of the pandemic.

But just when the worst of the crisis seemed to be passing, the Omicron variant has put severe strains upon workforces and supply chains.

Australian businesses can be assured of the Government’s ongoing support as we deal with this evolving crisis.

The Australian Government is working hard to keep energy costs down, cut red tape and generally create a positive business environment.

At the same time, we are increasing our investment in manufacturing.

As at 15 December 2021, the Modern Manufacturing Strategy has delivered more than $309 million for 176 Australian manufacturing projects across the National Manufacturing Priorities of Space; Medical Products; Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Processing; Food and Beverage; Defence and Recycling and Clean Energy.

Recycling technology Combined, these projects are valued at $906 million which will drive new manufacturing activity, investment and create jobs. In November last year the Government provided $77 million to support 7 MMI Food and Beverage and 6 MMI Recycling and Clean Energy projects.

Successful recipients include Pact Group in Victoria which was awarded $20 million to help develop its state-of-theart recycling technology to divert about 125,000 tonnes of plastic waste from landfill each year.

Sabrini Foods was awarded $1.4 million in funding to become the first local manufacturer to transform Australian dairy into extended shelf-life frozen paneer, overcoming one of the constraints to export.

A capable and advanced defence industry is vital to our national security and our response to natural disasters and other emergencies.

The development of domestic defence industries will not only strengthen our

protection against external threats, it will also lead to innovations in other industrial areas.

In December last year the Government provided $26 million in MMI grants to 3 companies in the Defence sector to help them access new local and global defence supply chains.

Defence manufacturing centre This included a $16.2 million grant to Western Australian-based company Hofmann Engineering to support the establishment of an advanced sovereign defence manufacturing centre and training facility.

The lessons learnt from the pandemic have provided a powerful impetus to increase our self-sufficiency and strengthen our supply chains across key sectors The $107.2 million Supply Chain Resilience Initiative will strengthen Australia’s ability to access critical products and inputs, better positioning us to respond to future supply chain disruptions Under Round one of the Initiative, 26 projects in medicines and agricultural production chemicals will share in $33 million of funding. This includes $2 million for Strike Energy to establish a largescale facility using natural gas and green hydrogen to locally produce urea for agricultural fertiliser, replacing imports and securing local jobs.

Round 2 opened on 6 December and will support the critical areas of semi-

conductors and water treatment chemicals.

Further demonstrating its commitment to medical manufacturing, the Australian Government recently announced its significant long term partnership with global pharmaceutical company Moderna to establish a sovereign capability for mRNA. That partnership will see Moderna build a manufacturing facility in Victoria to produce respiratory mRNA vaccines for potential future pandemics and seasonal health issues. In the event of a future pandemic the facility could provide 100 million vaccine doses per year.

As part of this arrangement, Australians will have priority access to mRNA vaccines, including in the event of a pandemic, and it will also see Australia become a hub for mRNA research and development and clinical trials.

COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of strengthening our sovereign manufacturing capabilities and securing reliable supply chains. These are just a few of the programs and target investments being delivered by the Government to enable this. We will continue to support manufacturers through the pandemic and into the future. Our manufacturers are leading the way, transforming the economy and putting Australia at the forefront of modern manufacturing nations. IU

Skills shortage hits manufacturing deeply

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n response to an alarming engineering skills shortage brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sandvick Coromant is re-invigorating its inperson training programs at the company's specialist centres.

Part of global industrial engineering group Sandvik, Sandvik Coromant is driven by manufacturing tools, machining solutions and knowledge for the metalworking industry.

The company’s research confirms the manufacturing sector has been impacted by the highest skills shortage of any industry.

Pandemic restrictions led to engineers missing out on more than 18 months of training and education as manufacturing facilities were forced to close to the public and site visits ground to a halt.

Search Consultancy research also found that 85 percent of businesses were feeling the strain due to a lack of skilled workers. Some 40 percent of research participants believed the scarcity of qualified candidates was the main contributing factor to the skills shortage.

Addressing the shortage To address the skills shortage, training on core metalworking skills is being offered at Sandvick Coromant Centres worldwide. Also available are lectures, presentations and production environment

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demonstrations that showcase the firm’s products and machining techniques. The first in the cutting tool industry to open application centres, they now operate across Europe, the Americas and Asia.

While the firm switched to online training in recent times in response to COVID restrictions, it acknowledged that only so much can be achieved in the virtual world. To be proactive and take the skills gap more seriously, bringing people together to upskill was essential.

However, the online training was extensive and included a webinar series, product training sessions and live product demonstrations streamed over video conference. The firm also offered monthly solid round tool knowledge sessions from January 2021 covering critical areas such as metal cutting from drilling and milling as well as more specific topics like machining aluminium for automotive components and machining composite materials. The offering was designed to deliver core application knowledge to those who lacked training capabilities in-house.

In the future, the company expects to offer a blend of virtual and in-person training to emerging and established engineers to create a skilled workforce while taking steps to address future needs and the next generation of engineers.

The manufacturing sector has been impacted by the highest skills shortage of any industry.

Future engineers A 2020 report by EngineeringUK found that almost 50 percent of 11-19 year olds knew little or almost nothing about the role of engineers. Also concerning was that the pandemic had impacted when people were starting their careers. BAE Systems found that more than 40 percent of those aged 1624 surveyed in the UK are putting their career plans on hold until the pandemic is over.

Meanwhile, Sandvick Coromant is involved with schools and universities to educate students on core metal cutting technologies. For example, it worked

with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to produce parts for race cars for a student competition.

As part of the collaboration, the company advised on the appropriate tool choices for the aerospace-grade aluminium components of the race car as well as on appropriate machining techniques and general advice for material removal.

The company also provides several education programmes enabling students to work at Sandvick Coromant for either two weeks, or six months, after they finish school. IU

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US claims world’s biggest-ever manufacturing site

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n a move to shore up America's manufacturing sector, Intel Corporation will invest US$20 billion into the “largest silicon manufacturing location on the planet” on 1,000 acres in New Albany, Ohio.

The initiative comprises the US$20 billion initial investment in two fabs (short for fabrication plants; they typically produce silicon wafers), with construction beginning in late 2022 and the facility expected to open in late 2025.

An Intel spokesperson has told US media that the company has a goal of investing as much as US$100B over the next decade. However, he acknowledged that, without federal government support the goal would be difficult to reach in that time frame.

The initial US$20 billion investment doesn’t depend on federal subsidies.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said the factory would produce advanced chips at process nodes “2nm and below.”

Amazon, and Meta all operating data centres there.

have clean rooms that fit 25 soccer fields, compared to Intel’s four.

Samsung on Intel’s heels In August 2020, Samsung announced that it had begun producing memory chips on the largest production line in the world — Pyeongtaek Line 2, around the size of 16 soccer fields.

But Intel manufacturing and supply chain manager Keyvan Esfarjani said its Ohio facility might be 30 football fields in size, with clean rooms as large as four football fields each.

However, Samsung’s Pyeongtaek Line 2 is just one of the facilities in the area and a new, third Samsung fab will

Biden backing manufacturing rejuvenation In April 2021, US President Biden called for federal funding to ease the semiconductor shortage and in June the Senate passed a bill that would provide US$52 million for domestic semiconductor manufacturing.

But it hasn’t yet passed the House of Representatives. Even though the so-called “CHIPS Act” has bipartisan support, the money isn’t available.

Biden has cited Intel and Ohio as an example of what’s possible if the US

invests in domestic chipmaking, while raising the spectre of national security and global competitiveness concerns if the bill fails to pass.

“We were ranked number one in the world in R&D. But guess what?

We now rank number nine,” Biden said, pointing out how much US chip manufacturing has receded.

“Today, 75 percent of production takes place in East Asia. 90 percent of the most advanced chips are made in Taiwan.”

“This project will be bigger and faster with the CHIPS Act,” Intel CEO Gelsinger added.

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US$100 million into education Intel will also spend US$100 million on education over a decade “to help develop and attract a pipeline of skilled talent from within the region”. It is promising approximately 3,000 Intel jobs, 7,000 construction jobs, and that 140 existing Ohio companies will do business with Intel as suppliers. Intel suggests the average annual salary at its facilities will be US$135,000.

While Intel hasn’t offered specific production details, CEO Pat Gelsinger said in a presentation that it would produce advanced chips at process nodes “2nm and below.”

“What we have said is that the Ohio factories are designed for the ‘Angstrom era,’ with support for Intel’s most advanced process technologies, including Intel 18A.” It appears that New Albany, Ohio, is far more developed and is one of the wealthiest places in Ohio, with Google,

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Backing Australia’s electric vehicle future

Hon Ed Husic MP, Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation

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ctober 2017 will go down as a dark day in Australia’s manufacturing history. With Holden shutting its local manufacturing operations, it marked the first time since 1948 that Australia had no cars fully manufactured on home soil.

For decades, Australia was known as the home of the V8s and reliable six-cylinder cars. But that all changed when the Coalition Government goaded car manufacturers offshore.

We know where car manufacturing is heading; that’s in the direction of electric vehicles. After years of lagging sales, the number of new electric vehicles (EV) in Australia nearly tripled last year.

The only problem? They’re all manufactured offshore.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Australia could and should be a country that makes things.

Talent and resources We’ve already got the local talent and vision, and the natural resources to match. What we’ve been lacking is a government with the political will to make it happen.

At the moment, the only all-electric vehicles made available in Australia are from international manufacturers.

If we want to strive to become an EV manufacturing superpower, we need to first start manufacturing the batteries that power those vehicles.

With lithium, copper and nickel in abundance, we have every natural resource that goes into building the batteries that could power electric vehicles.

We’re already seeing local industry charging ahead. Brisbanebased Tritium, which makes EV fast chargers, recently got backing from the US Government to set up a new production plant in Tennessee.

The company expects to be

making 30,000 chargers a year and create an estimated 500 jobs.

These are opportunities that Australia is missing out on. We’re losing jobs and economic gains to other countries because the Government can’t get its act together on EV manufacturing.

National EV Strategy Research by the Australia Institute’s Carmichael Centre called for as much in its latest report on rebuilding vehicle manufacturing in Australia. Lead researcher Dr Mark Dean urged the government to take a proactive role on EV manufacturing, saying there’s no excuse for inaction.

A future Labor Government will set up the very first National EV strategy that will examine the potential for local manufacture. We’ll work closely with industry, unions, states and consumers to this end.

We’re under no illusion that it’ll be

a long road to recovery, but we have an aggressively ambitious vision to get there.

That’s why Labor established the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, to create secure jobs for Australian workers, drive regional economic development and boost Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capability. $3 billion of this fund will be available to support the uptake of clean energy components like batteries.

We know the current price points for many consumers are out of reach, which is why we’ll introduce an EV discount. This means electric cars that are below the luxury car tax threshold will be exempt from import tariffs and fringe benefits tax.

Australia can’t afford to keep shipping our best assets offshore.

We’ve got all the elements that go into building up local car manufacturing.

Now, we just need a government with the vision.

DFAT tells manufacturers “make contingency plans”

By Claire Moffat

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he Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has told Industry Update that “Australian companies with business operations or supply chains in Ukraine, or Europe more broadly, should also monitor advice issued by local authorities and prevailing economic conditions, and make contingency plans accordingly.”

The advice comes as NATO, the United States and Ukraine all say they have seen no evidence of a Russian troop withdrawal from Ukraine's border with Russia, rather the opposite.

“The Australian Government is deeply concerned by the Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border.

As of 15 February 2022, we recommend leaving Ukraine immediately by commercial means if it is safe to do so.

Australians in Ukraine should monitor travel advice on Smartraveller.

According to a DFAT spokesperson, “Companies must also be aware of their responsibilities in complying with Australian sanctions laws. Australian Autonomous Sanctions currently impose restrictions on trade with, and engagement in, commercial transactions with

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certain parties in Ukraine and Russia.

These are subject to change. More information about these sanctions can be found on the DFAT website.”

Industry Update spoke with Bonfiglioli Australia managing director Martin Broglia who said the company is not anticipating a local disruption in their supply chain as a result of the current situation in Russia.

He told Industry Update that a few years ago there was a similar situation and they did not feel significant disruption at the time.

“Bonfiglioli has manufacturing facilities in a number of countries and has the capacity to complete orders, which may be delayed because of the situation," he said.

Managing director of Tente Australia Grant Smith, which has a head office in Germany, said “It was not something that had been discussed between ourselves and Germany or France, our two main supply chain countries, but it is something that we should be thinking about and taking into consideration.”

Observers are aware that the impact could be wide ranging, from technology suppliers and lenders to goods exporters and manufacturers dependent on raw materials.

The impact of full scale aggression by Russia could be wide ranging, from technology suppliers and lenders to goods exporters and manufacturers dependent on raw materials

Disrupted trading links would increase inflationary pressures and curb activity for a wide range of European businesses.

ING head of commodities strategy Warren Patterson has told the media that sanctions imposed

on Russian banks or industries are likely to have “a far-reaching impact on the commodities complex” that could spread across markets in which the country is a leading exporter, including aluminium, nickel, copper and platinum. IU

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Bonfiglioli celebrates one million product milestone

1956, opened the EVO plant in 2019.

Spanning 58,500m2 , the plant is part of the firm’s largest industrial site in its hometown of Bologna. Industry 4.0 enabled, it is focused on innovation with EVO developed as a long-term, competitive growth strategy in the field of industrial processing and handling products.

“EVO is more than just an innovative plant; EVO is a philosophy and a mindset, based on evolution, continuous growth and improvement,” Broglia said.

Evo is a philosophy and a mindset, based on evolution, according to Bonfiglioni managing director, Martin Broglia.

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onfiglioli passed a major milestone in December last year when its Italy-based EVO (EVOlution) plant produced its millionth product in just two years.

“The majority of manufacturing has taken place over the COVID-19 pandemic which has been an uncertain and disruptive time for the global

economy and global supply chains,” Bonfiglioli Australia New Zealand managing director Martin Broglia said.

“This is something to celebrate, having enough international de and and team members to make this milestone happen.”

The international gear motor manufacturer, which was established in

Energy efficiency The plant was designed to follow the most recent energy efficient standards, generating more energy than is required by all buildings using renewable sources, such as a 3 MW peak power photovoltaic plant mounted on the building’s roof and in the awnings of the staff carpark.

“The pressure is on corporations, particularly multinationals, to reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals,” Broglia said.

He noted the company’s footprint was significant as it employed more than 3800 staff globally and produced more than one million products each year. It operates 21 branches worldwide as well as 14 production facilities and a network of 550 distributors.

“This plant underlines our commitment to the environment and the future of automation,” he said.

Broglia noted the strong uptake for automation, forecasting 2022 would be another important year for IIoT enabled components.

“Companies around the country are reshoring their manufacturing,” he said. “Having reliable components, able to operate in real-time, is of particular importance.”

Bonfiglioli Transmission (Aust) Pty Ltd (02) 8811 8000 www.bonfiglioli.com

AI reports calls for EV manufacturing industry commission

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esearch by the Australia Institute’s (AI) Carmichael Centre states that a unique combination of advantages has handed Australia a historic chance to become a sustainable global manufacturer of electric vehicles.

However, the federal government needs to act swiftly and decisively.

The new report, Rebuilding Vehicle Manufacturing in Australia: Industrial Opportunities in an Electrified Future, has found Australia is uniquely blessed with advantages to attract and retain EV manufacturing and rebuild the nation’s car-making capacity. This potential, however, will not be met without major government action.

“When it comes to creating an EV manufacturing sector, Australia enjoys advantages other nations would die for: rich reserves of lithium and rare earths, strong industrial infrastructure, a highly skilled workforce, powerful training capacity, abundant renewable energy options, and untapped consumer potential,” the report’s lead

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author, Dr Mark Dean said.

“And contrary to popular belief, we wouldn’t be starting from scratch.

Thanks to the resilience of our remaining automotive manufacturing supply chain, a surprising amount of auto manufacturing work such as components, specialty vehicles, and engineering, still exists here.”

But Dr Dean said his research found Australia’s advantages would count for little without significant government support. The report makes a number of recommendations including: • Establishing an EV Manufacturing Industry Commission • Using tax incentives to encourage firms involved in the extraction of key minerals – primarily lithium and rare earths – with local manufacturing capabilities, especially emerging Australian EV battery industries • Introducing a long-term strategy for vocational training, ensuring the

establishment of skills to service major EV manufacturers looking to set up operations Australia • Offering major global manufacturers incentives (tax incentives, access to infrastructure, potential public capital participation, etc) to global manufacturers to set up – especially in Australian regions undergoing transition from carbonintensive industries • Introducing local procurement laws for the rapid electrification of government vehicle fleets “No nation builds a major industry without its government taking a proactive role. Our new research shows there’s no excuse for inaction, because there are a huge range of powerful levers our government could be pulling,” Dr Dean said.

“If we capture the moment we’ll capture abundant benefits: creating tens of thousands of regional manufacturing jobs,

Dr Mark Dean said that the federal government needs to take a proactive role.

reducing our dependence on raw resource extraction, reinforcing our accelerating transition toward nonpolluting energy sources, and surring innovation, research, and engineering activity in Australia. We just need our government to act.” IU

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Improving workplace psychological health

By Marie Kinsella

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ince the impact of Covid-19 there has been an increasing focus on people centric policies in workplaces across all industries.

Companies who demonstrate that they care about positive mental health and wellbeing of their employees, attract and keep the most talented staff.

Understanding the science A key focus of the dynamic Education Program in the upcoming Workplace Health and Safety Show, 25-26 May 2022 in Melbourne is promoting psychological health and wellbeing.

Appellon founder Sue Jaunsey is presenting at the collocated AIHS National Conference on psychological health. It is imperative that leaders and management teams understand the science behind what constitutes a happy workforce. Sue will provide a presentation highlighting the importance of understanding the body of evidence that exists within the discipline of behavioural and neuropsychology.

If we create a workforce environment based on achievement

and connection, intrinsic self-worth is a natural outcome and stress and anxiety decreases. When stress and anxiety decrease, employees can access creativity and are more able to see the solutions and opportunities available to them.

Also featured in the co-located AIHS National Conference is Culture Smart CEO, Karen Walker presenting on employees co-creating their workplace wellbeing strategy. Recent research by Deloitte found that the highest return on investment in workplace mental health and wellbeing initiatives are those tailored to the needs of teams.

It’s people who collectively create healthy and safe cultures, and teams working together who can deliver such a high return on investment – average of $7 for every dollar spent – on their team’s mental health.

Wellbeing in the workplace is far more than an on-trend buzz word. The World Health Organization (2014) defines wellbeing as “a state in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her

International Exhibition & Conference CEO Marie Kinsella, has told Industry Update that wellbeing in the workplace is far more than an on-trend buzz word.

own community.”

Presenting at the free Education Program held within the Workplace Health and Safety Show Melbourne is Mental Health First Aider, Carli Phillips. Her offering includes a simple, easy to follow corporate wellbeing checklist, tips to make your program super-efficient, and action plans with ideas for a wellbeing calendar to

ensure a mentally healthy workplace.

Looking after each other’s health not only contributes to a better workplace and indeed a better society, it also returns better economic outcomes. Money spent in the area of improving mental health for employees should be treated as an investment not an expense. IU

Weld Australia supports local electric bus investment

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eld Australia fully supports the award of a $70 million New South Wales Government contract for electric buses to a western Sydney manufacturer.Weld Australia is the peak body representing the local welding industry.

On Tuesday, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that another 79 electric buses would be ordered from Custom Denning, as part of its commitment for the state’s fleet of more than 8,000 buses to go green by 2030. This takes the Government’s total order to 100 vehicles.

Weld Australia has long urged all state governments to support local manufacturers, welders and fabricators in their procurement processes. Local procurement has the power to create thousands of jobs, a solid local supply chain, and an industry equipped to export world-class vehicles all over the world.

According to Weld Australia CEO Geoff Crittenden, “There is a real opportunity for the state governments

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to invest in creating a robust, resilient manufacturing industry that can compete on the world stage.”

“State government procurement practices that support local welders and fabricators will create thousands of jobs, supporting local economies in a post COVID-19 world. This contract with Custom Denning is expected to result in the employment of 40 new apprentices, plus many more skilled tradesmen.”

“With a long-term procurement commitment from the state governments, Australian manufacturers will have the confidence to reinvest in their own capabilities, strengthening the industry from within. This type of business innovation strengthens businesses and creates new and better jobs, which together support a move to higher living standards. Innovation investment by business is crucial to our ongoing prosperity.”

According to Crittenden, in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, this type of economic expansion is essential; both the Federal Government and the Reserve Bank

Weld Australia said a nationally consistent procurement process would create thousands of jobs.

of Australia have emphasised how important it is for state governments to spend money.

“And yet,” he said, “Our state governments consistently spend our money overseas.”

“For example, all of New South Wales’ trains are manufactured overseas; the $900 million Waratah 2 trains are being fabricated in China, the $2.3 billion Intercity fleet of trains is being fabricated and built in South Korea, and the inner west light rail trains were built in Spain.

Incredibly, services on the inner west light rail only just resumed over the weekend after they were suspended in November, because sizeable cracks were discovered in the fleet.”

“Worth well over $4 billion, had these three projects been awarded

to local fabricators, they would have created thousands of jobs in New South Wales alone, and seen the development of cutting-edge new technology.”

“Offshoring manufacturing, welding and fabrication work to China, South Korea and Spain weakens Australia’s economy.”

“If all our state governments adopted a nationally consistent procurement process that considered whole of life costs and prioritised local content, not only would it create thousands of jobs, it would deliver better quality public transport. Locally fabricated trains would adhere to all relevant Australian and international Standards, reducing expensive rework and repair. Cheap imports from overseas often cost more in the long run,” Crittenden added. IU FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022

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Manufacturing CEOs aim for resilience

UK factory workers want to upskill

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esearch has revealed that 80 percent of UK manufacturing employees desire to upskill in 2022, while the government hopes reskilling workers will create business growth.

As a result, the UK government has opened the ‘Skills for Life’ campaign, for employers to increase their growth by reskilling their workforce.

The campaign encourages employers to upskill their workforce, in preparation for post-pandemic economic recovery.

In a Censuswide survey of 4,000 people, the results showed: • 69% of people wanted to increase their job satisfaction in 2022 • 67% said the key to achieving their work goals was through gaining new skills • 28%of workers said that ‘opportunities to learn’ were top goals

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EO’s within the global manufacturing sector will focus on resilient supply chains and tech transformation in response to continued uncertainty according to KPMG's Global Manufacturing Prospects 2022 report.

KMPG surveyed almost 150 CEOs in manufacturing companies in 11 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Three quarters are at companies with annual revenue of $1 billion or more.

More than two thirds of CEOs told KPMG that they aim to ensure their supply chain is resilient in the event of a major global disruption in the future. Their main operational priority is to invest in the digitization and connectivity of all functional areas in order to achieve growth objectives over the next three years.

Meanwhile, 67 percent responded that the overall objective of their organization is the long-term value for shareholders, almost five times more than the number focused on economic returns.n It appears that the pandemic, climate change and geopolitics are driving manufacturing executives to focus even more than before on a twin transformation: smart digitization and a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, according to KPMG. It appears that CEOs at manufacturers have learned two important lessons from the pandemic: the vital importance of a resilient supply chain and the need to invest in new technologies to strengthen resilience, by both avoiding business disruptions—and taking advantage of them. If manufacturers take timely actions to ensure a healthy supply chain, it may enable manufacturers to withstand economic shocks in the future and improve competitiveness.

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Among the main findings of the survey: • Supply chain risk is seen as the greatest threat to the organization’s growth. More than two thirds (68 percent) of CEOs say they aim to ensure their supply chain is resilient in the event of a major global disruption at some point in the future.

• The top way to mitigate stress on the supply chain is to extend their company's monitoring deeper into the supply chain to anticipate changes before they have a severe impact.

• The main operational priority to achieve growth objectives over the next three years is to invest in the digitization and connectivity of all functional areas.

• The pandemic caused CEOs to ponder deeper questions: 77 percent say they feel a stronger emotional connection to the purpose of their company since the pandemic began.

• ESG goals, however, are not seen primarily as a tool for growth by the CEOs surveyed. A sizable minority (31 percent) said a focus on ESG improves financial performance, but 54 percent said it has a neutral effect. Above all, 92 percent believe that conveying a sense of purpose will have the greatest impact on customer relationships.

• Of environmental, social and governance issues, CEOs are focusing more on the second of these, in response to the pandemic. But they are not ignoring environmental goals; 71 percent do see “global challenges,” such as income equality and climate change, as the biggest threat to longterm growth. IU

Manufacturing workers are most keen to explore: • IT (20%) • Finance (16%) • Business (16%) • Sustainability (11%) According to Heineken UK managing director David Flochel, recent demands within the food and drink sector have been immense. “Having robust skills programmes in place has enabled our colleagues to adapt and thrive over the last two years, despite all the challenges of the pandemic.

Skills opportunities can make a real difference for everyone, regardless of the stage of their career.”

David Flochel added that the Skills for Life campaign also provides a route for anyone to develop skills which can improve their life, through enhancing their career options. A focus on skills which are transferable across roles, employers and industries are a top priority for the development of everyone in Heineken.”

Ford Motor Company chair Tim Slatter also explained that the company has an established history of developing apprentices.

“Our Advanced (L4) and Higher (L6) apprenticeships continue to prove invaluable to develop workplace-ready talent in emerging technology disciplines. In addition to recruiting new apprentices, Ford is leaning into senior (L6-7) apprenticeships supporting a major programme of new-technology up-skilling of existing employees, as the automotive industry moves further into electrified and connected technologies,” Slatter said. IU

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Grants, programs and lending to help manufacturers transform and grow

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anufacturers play a critical role in Australia’s economic success. But an innovative, tech-driven sector doesn’t thrive in isolation. It requires support via government funding, strategic consultation and a vibrant research community to help fuel its growth. The good news? It’s all within reach.

There are around 150 government grants and funding programs targeting Australian manufacturers. The Modern Manufacturing Strategy, for instance, includes the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative, which provides cofunding for large manufacturing projects with broad sectoral benefits across the six National Manufacturing Priorities.

At state level, governments provide funding support at various scales.

NSW’s TechVouchers program, for instance, offers grants of up to $50,000 for SMEs to access technical research infrastructure and expertise, while its $24 million NSW Small Business Innovation & Research program provides competitive grants to SMEs to develop and commercialise solutions for the state’s government agencies.

“The NSW manufacturing sector is building and applying disruptive technologies as a critical element of entrepreneurship and innovation,” Clean Economy & Manufacturing,

Investment NSW director Jarrod Mander explained.

“It requires grants and funding programs that accelerate, facilitate and enable turning ideas into commercial realities and encourage collaboration between researchers and the commercial sector.”

Other sources of government support can also help fuel manufacturing success. The $6 million R&D Fund is a single-round scheme, for example, that supports SMEs and scaleups to commercialise products that address the health, social or economic impacts of the pandemic.

While the Federal Government’s ongoing AUD400 million per annum Entrepreneurs’ Programme provides funding for startups, collaborative research and practical advice and mentorship from a team of expert facilitators, plus access to a range of co-funding. “A business would typically pay tens of thousands of dollars for a professional to provide this kind of value and assistance,” according to AusIndustry’s Stephan Wagner.

Ahead of the Competition?

Most government funding schemes are highly competitive. How can you maximise your chance of success?

AusIndustry’s Stephan Wagner suggests: 1. Start with a clear vision of how the

grant funding will be spent, and checking all the items you wish to spend it on are eligible for the grant.

2. Be sure to prepare a convincing pitch backed by evidence. You need to demonstrate why the government and the taxpayer should give you this money as opposed to someone else.

3. As many grants are co-funded, expect to contribute your share of capital. Keep your financial records up-to-date and be clear in your application that you have access to the money required.

Funding guides are available to help SMEs apply for appropriate funding opportunities throughout the life of their business – from start-up through to medium-sized businesses at business.gov.au SME Recovery Loan Scheme Close banking relationships can help SMEs tap into financial support schemes, such as the federal government’s SME Recovery Loan Scheme, which expands the lending criteria for businesses adversely impacted by the pandemic.

The scheme has been extended to 30 June 2022 and is open to businesses with an annual turnover of less than AUD250 million that have been operating for more than 12 months.

St George’s head of manufacturing and wholesale, Matthew Kelly

Loans can be used to buy commercial property, to invest or to acquire another business. Eligible customers may also be able to use the loan to refinance existing business loans.

The government scheme allows banks to look at prior trading periods and consider if your business could have sustained a certain level of debt preCOVID, or to look at your forecasts and discuss how your business has changed.

This is why open conversations with your bank are so important.

Customers keen to learn more about the scheme should visit the government website or contact St George’s head of manufacturing and wholesale, Matthew Kelly.

More banks join forces at Carbonplace

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AB and the founding members of Project Carbon, a group of financial institutions developing a new technology platform for the voluntary carbon market, have renamed the initiative Carbonplace.

The platform is being developed to provide settlements, infrastructure and systems for marketplaces and exchanges in the voluntary carbon market and is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2022. The group comprised four banks NAB, CIBC, Itaú Unibanco and NatWest Group and have been joined by UBS, Standard Chartered, and BNP Paribas, also as founding members.

Organisations interested in partnering or wanting to find out more should visit our new website at carbonplace.com.

The number of potential users of the service has grown significantly with the group’s expansion and will grow

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further as more financial institutions join. Only carbon credits verified according to internationally-agreed standards will be processed on the platform.

According to UBS Global Markets co-head distribution Kevin Arnold,"Making connections is at the heart of what we do for our clients, which is why we’re delighted to become a member of Carbonplace.

This innovative platform will help create a streamlined and transparent voluntary carbon market for our clients and the industry, which will be critical to helping us all fulfil our sustainability strategies."

Reducing barriers to entry Carbon Markets Development and Standard Chartered head Chris Leeds, also added, “Carbonplace will reduce barriers to entry in the voluntary carbon market, and give project developers in the global south direct

Carbonplace is a voluntary carbon market technology platform.

access to large numbers of customers looking to fund carbon reduction and removal projects. It builds on the work Standard Chartered has been involved in, in the Taskforce for Scaling the Voluntary Carbon Markets (TSVCM), and ensures that carbon credits on this platform are of the highest-quality.”

Carbonplace is a voluntary

carbon market technology platform being developed by seven financial institutions: BNP Paribas, CIBC, Itaú Unibanco, National Australia Bank, NatWest Group, Standard Chartered, and UBS. The platform will provide the IT infrastructure to facilitate reliable, secure, and scalable trading of highintegrity carbon credits. IU

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Financial advantages for equipment upgrades traditional methods of gathering up and submitting financial reports.

Matrix lending Matrix lending refers to the statistical method of assessing a loan applicant; balancing time in business and background of the business principals against the nature of the equipment being purchased and most importantly, its age.

Some lenders have an appetite for wheeled goods such as cars and smaller commercial vehicles, others specialise in equipment, machinery or IT and technology such as solar panels or security systems.

In many cases, there is no requirement to reveal financial reports and under current market conditions, there are lending options for everyone.

Temporary full expensing Temporary full expensing, introduced last year, replaced the former Instant Tax Write-off. Available until 30 June 2022, temporary full expensing allows for the immediate write-off of the cost of depreciating assets, removing the limitation of maximum cost and extending eligibility to large businesses with turnover up to $5 billion.

Loss carry back extension Loss carry back extension was introduced to support businesses and encourage investment. New investment creates significant tax losses which may be carried back to generate cash refunds for tax paid in previous years IU

Australiawide Finance director and finance broker, Colin Cooper explains the key benefits of current financial conditions.

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Australiawide Finance director and finance broker, Colin Cooper told Industry Update that the benefits were evident when purchasing new and upgraded equipment. In many cases, this is regardless of its value.

Interest rates Interest rates are the lowest on record.

While there have been some recent minor increases, Cooper said the truly cheap rates were still on offer.

Most lenders reacted strongly to the pandemic by sharply and very quickly curtailing lending activities but limitations have now been removed.

With the increased reliance on ‘matrix’ style eligibility, there are more opportunities for quick and cheap finance facilities without the

Low interest rates are providing some immediate advantages for businesses.

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A patient Governor, but it may wear thin by August

By Besa Deda

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he Reserve Bank (RBA) Governor, Philip Lowe, delivered a speech to the Press Club in early February.

Make no mistake, Lowe has a tough job! Navigating the economic outlook amid heightened uncertainty from the pandemic is no easy feat.

The speech followed a pivotal RBA meeting on February 1. The central bank dropped its quantitative-easing program and made dramatic revisions to its economic forecasts, notably sharply lifting its inflation forecasts.

The recent communications from the RBA have reaffirmed our expectation that the RBA will begin hiking the cash rate this August.

As part of his speech to the Press Club, Lowe displayed a table of forecasts for 2021. These forecasts were compared against actual outcomes. There were five key variables listed. Every single variable had outperformed the RBA’s expectations. Wages were the laggard in the ‘outperformance’ stakes.

The outperformance relative to the RBA’s forecasts is testament to the resilience of the Australian economy.

Indeed, Lowe repeatedly described the economy as ‘resilient’ in his speech.

On the economic outlook, Lowe appeared cautiously upbeat. He opened his speech by saying he was “optimistic” about the economy’s prospects, but he added there were some challenges and uncertainties ahead. These included the pandemic not yet being behind us, although Lowe thought the worst of Omicron has passed. Furthermore, the RBA cannot be sure how the pandemic will evolve. Challenges also included the sharp lift in inflation in the United States.

Strong jobs growth These uncertainties were used as one of several reasons why the Governor felt the RBA could be patient and wait to raise rates. The RBA Governor stressed that for the first time in nearly eight years inflation has only just recently entered the band. And RBA

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has forecast that unemployment is heading to 3.75 percent and staying there for the foreseeable future. More people having jobs is a good thing, and Lowe seemed prepared to push the envelope by being patient with rates.

The RBA’s business liaison program suggested Omicron had not changed the story of rising job vacancies and job ads. Most businesses are still looking to hire staff, supporting the ongoing tightening in the jobs market.

The RBA estimates that full employment in the economy is when the unemployment rate is in the high 3s to low 4s. So unemployment with a ‘3’ in front is at or beyond full employment.

When an economy is around or below full employment, wage pressures can be expected to grow.

Wages and inflation are growing strongly in the US, UK and other major economies. But inflation and wage growth in Australia has been lagging these economies. In fact, US inflation is growing at an annual rate around twice that of Australian inflation.

Evidence of wages pick-up Lowe wants to see more evidence of a pick-up in wages growth, to a pace fast enough that will sustainably leave inflation in the target band. He appears

concerned about the possibility of inertia in wages growth. He wants proof because unemployment has not been sustainably below 4 per cent in “contemporary times”, that is, since the 1970s and the only examples we have of unemployment near full employment in contemporary times is in NSW and Victoria in 2019 when wage pressures simply did not mount.

Lowe wonders if there is a structural element that could prevent wages growth picking up in the same way it has in the US and UK for example.

The premier measure of wages in the economy is the wage price index (WPI).

We receive an update later this month for Q4 of 2021 and another in May. If these numbers print to the high side, a rate hike this year becomes a stronger bet. And sooner rather than later in 2022.

A key pivot in Lowe’s speech was Lowe noting that the RBA is not targeting a specific level of the WPI before it moves on rates. In previous speeches, Lowe noted that wages would likely need to have a ‘3’ in front of them to move inflation sustainably within the band.

Key pivot Another key pivot was the consideration of broader measures of wages growth, including compensation of employees from the national accounts and the bank’s own liaison with businesses. These measures capture bonus payments and compositional changes in the labour force (like job switching). Wage pressures are more likely to first emerge in such measures before they translate into increases in the WPI. A broader assessment of wage pressures in the economy is likely to support an earlier move in the cash rate.

Crucially, Lowe conceded that there could be a “plausible scenario” that rates go up “later this year”. And that “faster progress to unemployment and inflation does bring forward the timing of rate rises”. Lowe added that as inflation is not that high now, the RBA can be patient and wait.

And this is where it gets very interesting. Can the RBA really afford to wait?

On the RBA’s very own forecasts, underlying inflation moves above the inflation target band over the next few quarters and remains in the top half of the inflation target band thereafter over the forecast horizon period.

On the RBA’s very own forecasts, unemployment is below full employment

by the end of this year and for the rest of the forecast horizon period.

And these forecasts are considering market pricing on the cash rate. At the time of writing, markets have five cash rate hikes priced in this year for Australia, beginning in June.

Five!

Lowe expressed his puzzlement as to why interest-rate markets had a similar number of hikes priced in for the US and Australia. Inflation and wages growth are a lot higher in the US, and the unemployment rate is

lower.

Interest-rate markets are fully priced for a 15 basis-point-rate hike in June and anticipate four more rate hikes of 25 basis points will follow before the year is out.

Clearly, there is some risk that the inflation genie could be let out of the bottle. Lowe seems prepared to take that risk. If that risk comes to fruition, then we can expect more and/or sharper rate hikes to tame inflation and perhaps a higher terminal rate in the cash rate than otherwise would be the case. That would have implications for swap rates and fixed borrowing rates.

Indeed, Lowe also admitted that if they are wrong about wages growth, rates will have to go up more quickly.

Lowe sees the risk of inflation getting out of hand as low. But as Lowe also acknowledged “actual outcomes can be different to forecasts”. And since the start of the pandemic, the RBA has repeatedly underestimated inflationary pressures. In our view, the risks to the RBA’s inflation forecast are, again, tilted to the upside.

But Lowe wants more evidence of the persistence of price pressures and an upturn in wages growth. On prices, the RBA believes some normalisation of goods prices is likely to occur. This is because as pandemic restrictions ease, consumer spending will rotate back towards services and away from goods.

People are eager to travel, attend concerts and events, and as a result will be spending less money on goods than when they were stuck at home.

However, we think this normalisation will take time.

The information contained in this

article is the opinion of Besa Deda, Chief Economist, St.George Business Bank and does not take into account your personal situation. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice.

Besa Deda is the Chief Economist, St.George Bank, Westpac Business Bank, BT, Bank of Melb & BankSA. IU The information contained in this article is the opinion of Besa Deda, Chief Economist, St.George Business Bank and does not take into account your personal situation. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice.

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Companies now need good video content, buyers expect it and will just go elsewhere if they don’t have something interesting and informative to watch.

In 2022, online videos will make up more than 82% of all consumer internet traffic — 15 times higher than it was in 2017 (Cisco).

More importantly it increases sales by 81% With over 1.5million impressions and 600,000 views in less than 12 months, our videos are getting high rates of engagement.

Each video has an accompanying story published online, in e-news and in the magazine (with a QR code) to integrate all media options.

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2,000,000 impressions 944,765 views Since its launch in 2017, Industry Update Video has been a remarkable success, with content spanning the whole of the manufacturing industry.

43% said video was made necessary by new challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic.

Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video, compared to 10% when reading it in the text (Insivia) 22% said they had become clearer on the ROI of video and this had given them confidence to invest.

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Registrations open for AMW 2022

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nline registrations for visitors to the inaugural Australian Manufacturing Week exhibition, taking place in Sydney in June 2022, opened in mid February.

Owned and operated by AMTIL, AMW is being hailed as “Australia’s premier manufacturing solutions event”. Under the theme ‘Where technology meets innovation’, AMW 2022 will be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney).

indicative of the appetite out there in the industry for a show of this kind, and hopefully that will be reflected in the interest from visitors,” Banks said.

AMW will occupy more than 9,000 square metres of exhibition space at the ICC Sydney, with more than 140 organisations taking stands to showcase the latest manufacturing technologies, processes and support services. The exhibition will be segmented into six dedicated zones that will cover a range of specialised aspects of the modern manufacturing landscape.

Significant milestone According to AMTIL head of events Kim Banks, registration opening marks a significant milestone in the build-up to the exhibition. Preparations for AMW 2022 have seen high levels of early interest, with the floorspace almost entirely booked out before the end of last year.

“We’re thrilled to be finally opening up visitor registrations for AMW,” Banks said. “The response from exhibitors has been incredibly positive, with stands selling out much faster than any of us had expected. We think that’s

Dedicated zones The Additive Manufacturing Zone will showcase the latest innovations from the fast-evolving world of 3D printing, from companies such as RAM3D, while at the Australian Manufacturers Pavillion some of the most innovative manufacturing businesses will be present, including Marand Precision Engineering and Marsh Alliance.

Exhibitors such as Automated Solutions Australia and Epicor Software will display their products in the Robotics and Automation

Zone, while the Weld Solutions Zone will feature the latest welding cobot technology from Lorch, and much more. The Austech Machine Tools and Ancillary Equipment Zone will host a comprehensive range of the latest metalworking and machine tool technology, including state-of-theart cutting tools from Iscar Australia.

Finally, the Manufacturing Solutions Zone will offer optimised solutions to the most common challenges experienced by manufacturers. IU AMTIL www.amtil.com.au

How AMW will help you to Zone in Additive Manufacturing The Additive Manufacturing Zone will spotlight the latest advances in 3D printing.

It includes Additive Manufacturing users, suppliers, and supporters. The concept of 3D printing was first described in November 1950 by Raymond F Jones in the story ‘Tools of the Trade’, published in Astounding Science Fiction magazine.

Today the precision, repeatability, and material range of 3D printing has increased to the point that it is now increasingly accepted as an industrial-production technology.

Australian Manufacturers Pavillion The Australian Manufacturers Pavillion showcases the capabilities of Australia’s precision engineering and advanced manufacturing industry.

This is where AMW celebrates the very best in Australian manufacturing, providing a showcase for some of this country’s most accomplished component manufacturers, precision engineering firms, toolmakers, advanced manufacturers, and general engineering companies.

Machine Tools and Ancilliary Equipment Austech is specifically targeted at the metalworking, machine tool and ancillary market held in Australia. It covers advanced manufacturing products and processes including: • CNC Machinery, Lathes, Mills

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• Contract Manufacturing/Precision Machining • Cutting Tools, Tooling & Tool Holding • Forming & Fabricating Machines • Plasma, Laser, Waterjet & Ultrasonic Machines • Ancillary equipment suppliers Robotics & Automation The Robotics & Automation Zone will feature the latest state-of-the-art equipment and processes for the optimisation of manufacturing operations. Robots are often thought of as the technology of the future, but they’re actually quite old – in fact they recently celebrated their 100th birthday. The word “robot” was first coined in Czech writer Karel Čapek’s play ‘R.U.R.’, written in 1920 and first performed in 1921.

While ‘R.U.R’ and countless works of science fiction in the century since have depicted robots as sources of wonder or menace, the reality today is much more mundane, with modern robots liberating human workers from an ever-growing array of repetitive and dangerous tasks.

Manufacturing Solutions The Manufacturing Solutions Zone offers optimised solutions to the most common challenges experienced by manufacturers.

From materials handling and warehousing to integrated manufacturing and safety solutions.

The manufacturing industry would not be able to function effectively without a

Modern robots are liberating human workers from an ever-growing array of repetitive tasks.

diverse array of ancillary technologies and support services.

The Manufacturing Solutions Zone is features optimised solutions to some of the most common challenges experienced by manufacturers, incorporating everything from equipment for materials handling & logistics and safety products, through to the latest software for streamlining manufacturing operations, and specialist service providers in areas such as law, finance, and skills, training & recruitment.

Weld Solutions The Weld Solutions Zone will highlight advanced welding processes and provide

high-quality interactive experiences that demonstrate developments and applications in the welding sector. The earliest examples of welding stem from the Bronze and Iron Ages in Europe and the Middle East. According to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, the sculptor Glaucus of Chios “single-handedly invented iron welding”.

Today, robot welding is commonplace in industrial settings, and researchers continue to develop new welding methods and gain greater understanding of weld quality. IU

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OFS makes US debut with Pelican Brewing deal

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ustralian manufacturing performance software company, OFS, has officially arrived in the US through a breakthrough deal with Oregonbased craft brewery, Pelican Brewing Company.

With three breweries and brewpubs along the coast near Portland, Pelican has been a staple of the US craft brewing industry since it was established in 1996. It now produces nearly 50,000 barrels – equivalent to almost six million litres or 14 million schooners – every year, serving Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California, and with an eye on further expansion. It makes beer on demand for its retail and consumer customers, a key element of the quality and freshness standards to which it holds itself.

Software Solution The craft brewer was looking for a software solution that could provide better insights to help it identify and resolve issues, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.

Pelican Brewing Company director of brewing operations Martin Bills the company had used other software before, but it never had the right levels of automation or any real-time data.

Said “My ears are well trained – I can tell if there’s an issue on the line, and in time I can figure out the cause.

But OFS gives me and my team that information in real time so we can resolve it and get back to making beer,” he explained.

The OFS software uses sensors to draw real-time data from Pelican’s filling and packing lines and combines this with insights from line operators to identify and reduce inefficiencies and waste. The implementation of OFS hardware and software at Pelican was completed in less than one day.

Understanding inefficiencies One of the key areas where Pelican has seen tremendous value is in starting up production. Understanding the inefficiencies and inconsistencies in methods and time consumed as operators perform sanitation and initial quality assurance/quality control (QA/ QC) checks are vital. Pelican can now identify the delays that occur early 22

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OFS CEO James Magee said that craft brewers typically spend more than half their time not making beer.

in the morning, allowing the team to optimise these processes.

Another significant insight, and subsequent opportunity, discovered during the OFS trial at Pelican Brewing Company came from an unlikely source. OFS identified that the cardboard boxes used on the bottling line weren't folding correctly due to quality issues, resulting in one of the biggest causes of unplanned downtime. Pelican was able to use this data to hold the supplier to account by demonstrating with data, the amount of lost time that had stemmed from poor quality product.

OFS also highlighted hundreds of short, approximately one-minute stops at the filler and crowner, which fills and caps beer bottles. As these were minor stops, they had largely gone unnoticed – but the data uncovered by OFS broadcasted the opportunity, the

cost, and that the issue or micro-stops needed to be resolved.

Further, OFS identified that one of Pelican’s canning lines had lost almost a day’s worth of production due to running slower than its rated/costed speed. The team identified several key reasons behind this and performed experiments to improve speed, which during the trial phase alone has led to a speed increase of more than 10 percent.

Data providing the intel to grow Pelican Brewing Company has its sights set on further expansion, buoyed by the renewed energy in the craft beer industry after the slowdown brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pelican has also restarted construction of its new brewpub in Lincoln City Oregon, confirmed to be completed by mid2022. Pelican remains committed to its

Pelican has been a staple of the US craft brewing industry since it was established in 1996.

‘brew-on-demand’ model to maintain its quality standards and believes the data OFS unlocks will help it to efficiently expand.

“We’re enjoying much higher visibility across our brewing operations,” Bills added. “Over time, that data can inform our expansion and ensure we’re maximising our efficiency and reducing waste as we increase output. As a passionate brewer, we simply want to make more exceptional beer for our customers – OFS shows us the right questions to ask and the answers to do that.”

De facto standard OFS CEO James Magee believes the Australian software provider can become the de facto standard for the US craft brewing industry as it has in Australia. “We conducted an industry report focusing on US and Australian brewers and found that craft brewers typically spend more than half their time not making beer,” he said.

“That’s not a desired state for any craft brewer, and at the core of it the issue is data – or a lack of how to measure performance and make the right changes based on it. This ultimately leads to bad days on the brewing packing line, and we’re on a campaign to relegate those days to the past. Pelican understands this link incredibly well and is making the right data decisions for better days and better beer.”

Pelican is OFS’ first US customer since it launched in the market, with the software the de facto standard in the Australian craft brewing industry with customers including Stomping Ground Brewing Co., Brick Lane Brewing, Tribe Breweries, Moon Dog, and Stone & Wood. OFS currently has proof-of-concept (POC) trials in a number of other breweries in the US. IU

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Ugg sales soar on Australian Made and Alipay Double 11 campaign

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gg Original (Shearer’s Ugg) turbo charged its sales after a Covid-induced slump by participating in the Australian Made and Alipay Double 11 campaign last November. The strategy enabled the firm to tap into the lucrative market in China during their colder winter season when Ugg boots are traditionally in demand. During the campaign, more than 700 pairs were sold.

The company, which has produced Australian Ugg boots since 1988, had earlier endured a collapse of instore sales as Covid’s impact rippled through the Australian market. The sudden change in market conditions forced Ugg Original to look elsewhere for ideas on how to grow its online business especially as weekly sales had dropped to around 20 pairs resulting in a turnover that barely covered any increased costs for online marketing and production.

In contrast, the Australian Made and Alipay Double 11 campaign

allowed the firm to reach consumers, mostly in China, through promotions and advertising on the Alipay platform. Alipay drove customers to the Australian Made eshop and the Australian Made licensees’ ecommerce site which included the Ugg Original website. The eshop also benefited from external media and influencer activities on Chinese social channels. The campaign generated more 8.4 million exposure across all brands, leading to a greater awareness of Australian Made and its 17 participating licensees.

Ugg Original owner, Wilson Wu said Chinese consumers trusted the Australian Made logo and recognised the quality of its products. They also trusted Alipay as a familiar and convenient payment method.

The Australian Made x Alipay eshop is part of a broader initiative to promote and protect the Australian Made logo in export markets.

“We are thrilled to be collaborating

with Alipay to offer our licensees a new pathway to the China market,” said Australian Made export manager Jessica Beard.

“Working with Alipay (Ant Group) and the broader Alibaba Group is important for Australian Made as it provides an opportunity to strengthen the reputation of the Australian Made

logo and the products that carry it to overseas consumers who have a strong desire to purchase genuine Aussie products.” IU Australian Made www.australianmade.com.au

How high density storage can help supply

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ith supply chains around the world feeling the strain of increased demand, Australian businesses are needing to have more stock on hand. According to BAC Systems its new high density storage solution is helping Australian businesses to achieve this without costly warehouse relocations.

Essentially, businesses are keen to increase their inventory holdings without increasing their storage footprint. While all inventories are different, a storage solution that is adjustable is a popular approach to the problem of how to fit a larger inventory on the existing footprint.

For an inventory stored in boxes on shelves, there are imposed limitations by the box size, but you have to put up with all of the dead space that is unavoidable with shelf usage. When transferring small-to-medium sized spare parts from boxes on shelves to a BAC drawer storage cabinet, the first thing that a warehouse manager notices is the number of boxes that can be swallowed-up into a single drawer.

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configured in width and depth and as such, dead space is a thing of the past.

Then, even after the drawers have been configured to a set size, ready adjustments of 25mm increments can be made immediately to allow for small variances in inventory size.

According to BAC, its storage solution enables compression of inventory of small-to-medium parts to approximately one third of its original footprint, freeing up a significant storage volume so that you can increase your inventory on hand. This is a massive advantage for Australian businesses, and may be the difference for businesses endeavouring to supply parts faster than competitors. IU

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$70 million to build 79 buses at St Marys, NSW

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The NSW Premier Domonic Perrotett inspects the Custom Denning buses at the St Marys industrial site.

ased in the western suburbs industrial precinct at St Mary’s, manufacturing company Custom Denning has been awarded a $70million contract to design, manufacture and assemble 79 new electric buses.

Premier Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Transport and Veterans David Elliott said that the NSW Government is supporting the creation of local manufacturing jobs in Western Sydney to transition the state’s bus fleet to zero-emissions technology.

The Premier and Minister for Transport and Veterans toured the St Mary’s factory on February 14 to inspect the production line and meet workers.

“This is a true Western Sydney success story and our Government is proud to have played a part in this business producing the first locally-built electric bus,” Perrottet said.

“Custom Denning employs 160 workers at their St Mary’s factory and this investment will now provide more jobs to ensure our buses are built to the highest standard.

“Our Government is getting closer to securing a cleaner, healthier future

for the people of NSW and at the same time this electric bus transition will generate hundreds of local manufacturing jobs, which is an amazing outcome for our state.”

Driving a jobs recovery Elliott said the $70 million investment takes the number of bus orders placed with Custom Denning past 100, which will help drive a post pandemic jobs recovery and a boost for local manufacturing.

“The NSW Government’s commitment to transition the entire 8,000-plus bus fleet is supercharging jobs and manufacturing in Western Sydney,” Elliott said.

“Bus customers are already experiencing the benefits of electric buses from Penrith to Bondi, and we will continue to back local manufacturing.

I’m committed to exploring opportunities to secure more local manufacturing, component supply and workforce skills development to boost our economy.”

Once built, the 79 buses will operate services in Sydney’s inner west. Transport for NSW, in collaboration with its contracted bus operators, have ordered 101 electric buses from Custom Denning. IU

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CST moves to full local manufacture

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ST Wastewater Solutions will fully manufacture its rotary drum screen and screw screen/compactors locally to enhance quality and certainty of supply in Australia and New Zealand.

The company has been a leader in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment for more than 25 years, The move to total local production comes as intensifying supply chain issues interrupt, delay and lessen the supply of some of vital waste water treatment technology. These are key to the sustainability and environmental performance of industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants and to their overall reliability in delivering services to entire communities.

CST Wastewater Solutions managing director Michael Bambridge told Industry Update that the switch to local production also enables his company to offer full stainless-steel products with world-respected standards of Australasian metals engineering.

These replace carbon steel components and further improve corrosion resistance in harsh local environments.

Such testing environments - in which the screens, compactors, and wedge wire and perforated drums are typically used - extend from municipal sewerage, waste management and water supply networks through to broad industrial uses. These include food and beverage, red meat and poultry, dairy and primary processing, including paper, agricultural horticultural and mining and resources waste management. It also includes process engineering designed to protect the environment against 2-new-outlines.pdf 1 10/02/2022 9:55:37 AM

The move to total local production comes as supply chain issues derail the supply of some of vital waste water treatment technology.

flooding, spills, water table and waterway damage.

“We have been moving progressively to local manufacture for the past two years now, to maintain quality leadership and guarantee reliable supply as COVID-19 has wrought havoc with imports.

“Shortages and erratic supplies have had a knock-on effect right through the wastewater engineering sector, so we took the decision early to give our customers an edge in quality and certainty.

“Not only does local manufacture deliver a more robust and lowmaintenance product, and better whole-of-life-lifecycle value but it places the customer next to the source of supply for spare parts, future extensions and retrofits to boost performance long-term. This is a very

important factor as more and more municipal and industrial organisations don’t have the engineering services on-site to totally maintain and to repair equipment without delay if it needs rapid attention,” Bambridge said.

He added that a very important additional advantage of the move away from cheap imports to local manufacture of superior products, is the boost local spending gives to this country’s jobs and skills base.

“Everyone benefits, the customer gets a better product and greater certainty of supply; local suppliers,including, tooling, cutting and component makers - get the benefit of the local spend; and more local families get the advantage of more and better jobs.

According to Bambridge, “If it has

taken a COVID-19 crisis to wake us up to the benefits to local manufacturing, then at least some good has been done by this plague that no-one wants.”

CST Wastewater Solutions’ screening equipment now fully designed and fabricated in Australia includes: • Internally fed Rotary Drums – Model RDs • In-Channel Horizontal Rotary Drum – Model FS • Screw Screens and associated equipment – Model SF IU CST Wastewater Solutions Pty Ltd (02) 9417 3611 www.cstwastewater.com

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Central Queensland manufacturing sector boosted

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he Central Queensland manufacturing sector has been given a state funded $17.75 million boost. A grant of $312, 415 is going to All Industries Group (AIG) in Yeppoon for state-ofthe art equipment.

AIG is an engineering and fabrication specialist that focuses on product supply and turnkey solutions for local, national and international clients.

Co-Director Trent Miles said the grant would allow the company to employ and keep highly skilled workers in the region and improve their efficiencies.

“The new plasma profile machine allows us to make specialised products and support the local steel supply chain instead of outsourcing work to metropolitan areas.

“We can now cut and drill products right here in Yeppoon to be sent overseas instead of waiting for products to arrive from Brisbane. It has given us better control of our supply capacity, improved time frames and reduced our costs by a huge 15%.

“The profiler will help create seven new specialist positions and allow the Industryupskilling of some of our current workers to create new career paths.It can remotely integrate with our existing engineering design software, creating even more efficiencies and new products such as ballistic doors for the Australia Singapore military training initiative,” he said.

According to Queensland Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water, Glenn Butcher, the state government's investment in manufacturing hubs and Made In Queensland grants has already created and supported nearly 6000 jobs.

“The work done at these hubs is vital to building and strengthening the state's booming manufacturing sector,” Butcher said.

“We don’t want to have to rely on overseas countries such as China for manufacturing.”

Global Leaders Member for Keppel, Brittany Lauga said she is confident the ongoing hub funding and associated grants will help local businesses be recognised as global leaders.

“This funding will ensure Queensland manufacturers continue to receive the services offered by the hubs, remain nationally and internationally competitive, and are in a position to take advantage of growth opportunities,” Lauga said.

“Since the flat steel drilling and profile machine was delivered and installed, AIG has been able to vastly reduce lead times and improve outputs from its Yeppoon facility.”

Additionally, the $17.75 million funding will enable six Queensland hubs, including Rockhampton to continue to support regional manufacturers to grow their businesses and create local jobs over the next four years.

Each hub has established itself to build on the current economic strengths of their regions. The most recent additions were to the Rockhampton and Gladstone manufacturing hubs, respectively, where All industries Group (AIG) and Purcell’s Engineering received grants.

In Gladstone, Purcell’s Engineering received about $25,000 to modernise and streamline its ERP system.

“Currently we have an old, clunky system that doesn’t allow for remote working easily and requires sometimes, double or triple entry of data,” managing director Mitchell Purcell said.

“This new software will ensure our processes and labour are far more efficient, creating better capacity and streamlining our procedures,” he added.

Elsewhere in Queensland, the State Government has partnered with Heart of Australia to roll out a locally manufactured HEART 5 vehicle for onsite mine worker check-ups.

Queensland Resources Minister, Scott Stewart explained the drive behind the initiative.

Queensland Resources Minister, Scott Stewart

“HEART 5 is a revolutionary piece of technology that will bring high quality respiratory health screenings to mine and quarry workers in regional and remote parts of the state,” Stewart said.

“This means workers won’t have to travel as far to access highly specialised services, ensuring earlier detection and intervention in cases of mine dust lung diseases like black lung and silicosis.” IU

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How hygiene, sustainability, and security can start at the front door

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n architectural revolving door and security entrance organisation and according to Australian marketing manager Darren Assey, “Food, beverage production, packaging, and everexpanding logistics centres also have a parallel duty of care to provide the optimum hygienic and secure environment for their own employees.

“While the energy conservation benefits of architectural revolving doors have long been understood, their inherent health benefits and access regulation capabilities are becoming more appreciated as airborne pollution levels rise. This is because revolving doors function beautifully as airlocks, which allow smooth pedestrian flow while saving money on heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC).

“On warmer days, they keep expensive cool air in, reducing air conditioning costs. In cooler times, they keep cold air out, thereby reducing heating costs.

“This ‘Always Open, Always Closed’ principle also works to help exclude a whole host of airborne pollutants,” Assey explained.

Rise in demand He added that there is a definite rise in demand for revolving doors and integrated security entrance systems under the impact of multiple factors, such as systemic public health risks and rising levels of airborne pollution too, especially after severe bushfire events experienced in Australia.

Front entrance and internal access control are also important, to govern the numbers and type of people allowed access to particular areas.

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energy sustainability issues start at the front door,” he said.

Australia is well positioned Boon Edam supplies systems to many of the world’s leading companies, including digital technology centres, telecommunications centres, diplomatic missions, legislatures and corporate HQs, including operations of Top 10 Australasian companies.

“This positions Australasia very well to meet security, sustainability, hygiene and energyefficiency issues that are emerging as major world trends, which are also accelerating here as food and beverage companies expand and the Government pours money into infrastructure.

“Projects like the Western Sydney Airport – and road, rail and public works initiatives in all States and territories – are spawning a whole new set of large-scale processing and distribution centres that will need to very carefully manage sustainability and hygiene issues given their scale of operation, which moves them to a new level of opportunity and risk management,” Assey said.

“Factors that are causing an upswing in demand for revolving doors and security entrances – as part of much wider public health planning – are not going to go away. These encompass a wide range of growing issues as more people occupy smaller spaces in dense urban environments,” he added.

Multiple health and safety factors These range from regulation of health threats presented by infected people, through to

broader health and sustainability factors affecting entire buildings, including exclusion of pollution or smoke, and conservation of energy used in building’s heating, ventilation and airconditioning systems (HVAC).

The CSIRO reports that HVAC account for between 40–50 percent of a commercial building’s energy use and contribute 34.7 megatons of carbon dioxide emissions every year.

“And awareness of the need for both revolving doors and security entrances will also rise as employers and public officials move to reinforce their duty of care to regulate facilities where

workers may be exposed to the impact of physical, allergen and viral threats, now and in the future.

“Virus infections are a fact of life long-term.

Infectious diseases have been with us from the beginning of time, as people intermingled ever more extensively. Even over this last century, we have had major mass afflictions, such as the Spanish Flu, for example, which killed 30-100 million worldwide, including more than 10,000 in Australia conservatively.”

“So, our choice is not whether we should respond to this ongoing challenge, but how we manage our risk now and into the future.” IU

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Dynamic growth for global floor market

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he high performance flooring system market size is estimated to reach USD 15.29 billion in 2028. This is being driven by increasing use of heavy-duty flooring materials in various industrial and commercial facilities is a key factor driving global market revenue growth.

According to the latest report by Reports and Data, the global High Performance Flooring System Market size is expected to reach US$15.29 billion in 2028 and register a revenue CAGR of 5.7 percent over the forecast period. Rapid urbanization and increasing construction activities globally are driving market revenue growth.

A high-performance flooring system is used in indoor flooring due to its high strength and durability. It is mainly used in commercial buildings and luxury residences. Extensive implementation of heavy-duty

flooring materials in various end-use applications is driving the growth of the high-performance flooring system market. Additionally, rapidly growing commercial and residential construction and expansion of various end-use industries across the globe are driving market revenue growth.

Meanwhile, increasing interest in sports and fitness, the emergence of gyms and sports centres is creating a high demand for robust and longlasting floors with aesthetic appeal.

The need for recreation centres for engagement, wellness, and community requirements for both staff and users are contributing to the revenue growth of the market.

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The North American market accounted for a steady revenue share in 2020, attributed to the expansion of the wood flooring industry in the US and increasing demand for highperformance hardwood flooring in residential and commercial buildings.

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Why Antislip says “cheapest isn’t always best”

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or over 30 years Vigil Antislip has been at the forefront of safety in the workplace, preventing accidents and injuries with a range of antislip products.

Previously slips and falls were not generally recognised as being a major problem in industry or commerce.

However, as more statistics became available, the company has been able to inform the market about these risks and which it believes has encouraged customers to view its products as an investment in their people.

The Vigil Antislip brand is 100 percent Australian owned and operated. According to national sales manager Stewart Hands, the brand is now internationally recognised as the benchmark antislip range for quality, durability and effectiveness for every industry everywhere.

Inferior quality, inferior product Hands told Industry Update that, with a multitude of cheap copies flowing into world markets, many manufacturers of antislip products try to compete by lowering quality

to match price, using thinner steel, fibreglass and softer aggregate with a shorter effective life.

“Vigil Antislip is committed to manufacturing the highest quality safety products from the foundation up, using the highest quality raw materials. We value our integrity and do not compromise on quality, to ensure our customers get the best antislip on the market that is fit for purpose. Class One products are fully backed by a comprehensive 10 Year Warranty,” he said.

According to Hands, price has a role to play, however when making a decision about the safety of your colleagues, cheapest is not always the best. Cost of ownership needs to be considered and the associated downtime with using an inferior product that fails.

Hands states “Our products and company are honest with a great deal of integrity. Our customers are smart enough to take workplace safety seriously, so good luck if you want cheap – you’ll get what you paid for”.

Vigil Antislip manufactures stair nosings, metal deck panels and ladder

Quality antislip products are an investment in people.

rung covers and in a wide range of standard and custom sizes, grades and colours, with shipments being dispatched daily to customers in Australia and across the world. IU

Vigil Antislip (08) 9434 4773 www.vigilantislip.com

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The company sources quality equipment, uses flexible purchasing options and delivers what it describes as a ‘peace of mind’ servicing program.

Reliable Equipment Partnering with international suppliers from Europe and the USA, Conquest offers floor cleaning machines to suit every commercial and industrial flooring application – whether the goal is to remove dust, debris, tyre marks, stains or spills.

Conquest’s backs its recommendations with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee delivered via its Conquest 360 promises including: • A 60-day money back guarantee on new purchases • Fully flexible, no-risk rentals • 4-years parts and labour warranty • Access to their unprecedented Zero Downtime Program

Reliable service We all know that despite our best planning, things can go wrong in the workplace, be it spills or emergency equipment breakdowns, it's Conquest’s mission to keep your business operational and avoid downtime impacting productivity and profitability.

Conquest’s Fully Maintained Rentals and selected service plans includes their industry-leading Zero Downtime Program (ZDP).

ZDP ensures same day response to urgent repairs called in prior to 12pm weekdays. If, for any reason the equipment cannot be repaired the same day, you’re offered a loan machine which they deliver to your site the next working day. Conquest ZDP customers can also be assured that their 4-year parts and labour extended warranty is protected. They will also be provided with ongoing operator training to minimise the risk of damage from misuse or error.

In addition to this, Conquest has invested in increasing its spare parts inventory across all their major facilities in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide for fast delivery. IU

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How robotic cleaning machines deliver a winning edge

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obotic floor scrubbers are increasingly in demand.

Already widely used in American retail chains such as Walmart, there is growing interest in Australia for the autonomous solutions in shopping centres, commercial offices and industrial sites.

“We’re experiencing a lot of interest from the retail space, especially,” Tennant national head of strategic accounts Dave Miller said. “Robotics had a foray into the Australian market about four years ago, but the machines weren’t where they needed to be. Now Tennant has come into the market a little later but with machines that can do the job.”

Miller says that the company is experiencing a ‘Goldilocks’ moment – it has products that are just right at the right time and at the right price.

Tennant has deployed more than 5000 autonomous units globally across three platforms: the T380AMR (a compact robotic floor-cleaning machine for narrow aisles and spaces), the T7AMR (for mid-size spaces) and the new T16AMR (a world first for larger industrial sites).

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Glad Group is deploying Tennantbranded robotics in the Australian retail market. It recently introduced two new T7AMRs at high-profile Sydney shopping centres Westpoint and Castle Towers as part of its commitment to exceed customers’ expectations in delivering cleaning services.

General manager operations at Glad Group Neranje Dunuwille, said the T7AMRs are reliable, flexible and have been well-received by operators.

“I’ve had really good feedback from our team members,” he says. “They’re happy with the robotic machines and what they do. They also like the fact that they can be used as a manual machine. If there’s an emergency, our team members can jump on the machine and operate it themselves.”

Glad Group has a 30-year relationship with Tennant, with the robotic floor scrubbers being part of an investment of more than $1million in new Tennant equipment in the past 12 months. Dunuwille said being able to draw on that strong relationship is comforting – he knows that Tennant can deliver on its promises.

A machine for all tasks With the T380AMR, the T7AMR and the T16AMR covering the gamut from smaller commercial to larger

Tennant believes that it has products that are just right at the right time and at the right price

industrial sized sites, they provide solutions for a range of enterprise clients. The T380AMR is known for its maneuverability in narrower aisles and perfect for smaller spaces; the T7AMR works well in sites such as retail shopping centres, grocery stores and airports, while the new T16AMR is the industry’s first industrial robotic floor scrubber made for large Spaces.

In the past, Agyar says machinery breakdowns with non-Tennant products and an inability to access quick servicing caused inefficiencies for the group. That problem has now

been addressed through the alliance with Tennant.

According to Miller, the robotic floor scrubbers have proven to be productive, consistent, measurable, reliable, precise and safe. He believes the key to the success of the Tennant machines is that great technology complements outstanding cleaning results. IU Tennant Australia 1800 226 843 au.tennantco.com

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The Apollo Group: adaptable, ambitious and crowned Continued from page 1

CP: Gijsbert van den Pol started Apollo in 1847 as a small blacksmith shop in the middle of Holland. I think it was never his intention to grow this organisation to where we are today. There were no signs at that time he had the idea that we would become a family business.

The first three generations remained blacksmiths. However, in the fourth generation, there was a change toward agricultural machinery as industrial development was taking place around the world.

IU: Who was the most significant owner, who made the strongest contribution towards growing the business into what it is today?

CP: That’s very hard to answer because I would have to choose between my grandfather, my father or myself. All have made a contribution to the company.

My grandfather who was the fourth generation, had a nickname ‘the builder’. There were four brothers in that generation and they explored the world making the switch to agricultural machinery. They were also involved in building the dikes in Holland, when there was tremendous change.

Every owner has always done what is best for the company at the time.

IU: How did the evolution of the firm come to include, for example, vertical conveyors, logistics and baling?

CP: Baling and deep baling, along with the systems business are the main products that we sell all over the world and manufacture in Holland, Bangkok and the US. My grandfather worked with rolling conveyors and turning tables in a project kind of business that my father continued.

These businesses require different approaches in the market but also different customers. That’s why my father decided to bring them into different divisions. The baling and debaling were added to the group 15 years ago.

IU: What is baling and debaling?

CP: Imagine you have peat to be compressed. It is transported into a huge shaft where it is compressed to make it a stable mass product.

Then, we foil wrap it to transport it and keep it safe. This is a completely niche market.

We sell these baling machines all over the world and manufacture them only in Holland. It’s a huge machine and requires specialist knowledge. We have a team of service guys who fly to global locations to install them.

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These are a completely different method compared to the way we sell the spiral conveyors and bucket elevators. We sell hundreds and hundreds of them throughout the year.

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IU: What specific industries does Apollo service?

CP: Our main focus in Australia are bucket elevators and spiral conveyors.

These can be used in any factory with an internal transportation system, whether it produces food, beverages, personal care, automotive or even operates within the glass industry.

If you eat M&Ms, drink a coke, a beer or wine, or use make-up all of that can be transported by our machines within a factory. Everything that goes to Australia, we produce in Thailand.

IU: Food manufacturing in Australia is increasing quite substantially. Are you experiencing a similar increase in the Netherlands?

CP: Warehousing and ecommerce are the biggest industries booming for us globally, which makes sense with the pandemic and everyone shopping online. Even groceries are bought online, a trend that started years ago in China.

IU: Can you tell me about your history with the company?

CP: I had an ambition, from a very young age, to take over the business from my father. To prepare myself, I did technical studies and more, and I was aware that being born in my family was a huge privilege. There was a very strict selection for me to take over the business. I had to prove myself, not only to my father but also to the advisors.

I have two sides: I have this side where I want to look after everyone.

And a huge ambitious side that wants to grow the business by building up factories and taking over companies.

My ambition is to grow the company to its fullest potential. We conquer the world step by step.

IU: How has the company changed under your leadership?

CP: There has been a tremendous change within our company culture.

We talk about being in a joyful workplace and how we can create a culture that is open and transparent without ego. We want a workplace where we are there for our people whether they’re going through divorce, or having challenging times. We have personal coaches in the company and a massage therapist.

The Apollo Group has been awarded the new title of ‘Royal Apollo’ Group.

This royal acknowledgement from His Majesty King Willem Alexander of Holland symbolises the respect, valuation, and trust of the King towards the company. An impeccable reputation and financial stability are mandatory to receive this honor.

To be eligible for such an honor, an organization must hold a highly IU: Have you come across much sexism in the manufacturing industry and is it different in every country?

CP: We are in this very male dominated industry where the bigger you shout, the tougher you act, the more respect you get. That’s not who I am and not what I want to be as a leader, I think that’s very old fashioned.

Sexism is different in every country. And of course, I have a lot of experience. It’s also a personal journey.

In the beginning I had the feeling I had to be one of the guys, to be tough and arrogant. And then I asked “who am I kidding”. I’m a warm personality and I want to take care of my people.

There have been people who think they can push me in a corner. Because I’m a young blonde woman, they think ‘she has no idea’. I laugh at it, I don’t take it seriously and I stand my ground.

Some cultures have a different idea about women. I might not agree about that as a woman but I’m not there to change all of that. I ask myself, “how do I get the business and to stay true to myself”, that’s the juggle.

IU: COVID has had a silver lining for the majority of manufacturers in Australia. Have you seen that elsewhere?

CP: In the US, business has been booming. In Europe, there was a moment at the start of 2020 when projects were put on hold as people had

prominent position within its field, be of national significance, and be in existence for at least a hundred years. The size of the company, its operational management, its workforce, and its revenue are all taken into consideration. The King of Holland himself is the only entity authorized to confer this designation.

The company said that this title fits like a crown on the core value which the Apollo Group has held high since the first-generation ‘van den Pol’: Continuity. It is what has made the Apollo Group as strong as it is today.

With sixth generation Claudia van den Pol heading of the company, the Apollo Group has grown rapidly in recent years into an international company in a niche market. With production sites in the Netherlands, Thailand, and the United States and sales offices and service centers in China and India, it aims to serve the vertical conveying needs of the entire world. to get used to this new world. Now we are doing better than ever in Europe.

Last year, Asia and Bangkok were pretty good. During the beginning of this year, all of these smaller countries around there were hit harder because they are developing nations and they were in complete lockdown. Australia has been a great market for us and South Korea has also been really strong.

We have many countries doing really well, so overall we are still growing as a company. However, it is less assured and we need to be more flexible as an organisation to run and stop at the same time.

IU: What is your vision of the company’s future?

CP: Giving back is very important to me although it’s not something I want to brag about, I see it as a normal action you should take. I also want to launch something for the 175th anniversary that goes into sustainability and is good for the environment. I’d like to keep the company in my own hands, I own 100 percent of the shares, and to keep it in the family. We need to grow, to acquire and we’re always working on new product development.

Our motto is ‘as far as we can grow’.

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Circuits Central, a key operator within the US electronics manufacturing and prototyping industry for many years, has developed a list of electronics manufacturing trends which will drive this growth.

1. Advancements in materials in PCB assembly For decades, silicon has been a mainstay of the semiconductor industry, but there is a limit to how much you can etch, lithograph, and pattern a silicon material. Therefore, new materials and architectures are enabling integrated circuits to perform better.

Efficiencies and enhanced performance are being achieved by using silicon alternatives and other semiconductor materials or composites such as GaN, and SiC, graphene, and nanomaterials, 2. Organic electronic devices

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Traditional inorganic electronics cannot compete with organic electronics.

Due to their cost-effectiveness, flexibility, indissoluble nature, optical transparency, lightweight, and low power consumption, they are highly desirable. Organic electronics have also become more popular as manufacturers become aware of sustainable development and ecofriendly production.

The next trend in electronics manufacturing will likely be designing circuits with microbiological components and manufacturing devices out of biodegradable materials. Furthermore, electronics manufacturers can use fewer, safer, and more abundant raw materials by using organic materials to manufacture their products. Thus, it gives companies new opportunities, and as a result, they gain a competitive edge in the long run.

3. The use of artificial intelligence In every sector, AI-powered solutions are becoming more popular. One way AI drives growth in semiconductor manufacturing is by creating demand

for smart, AI-enabled electronics components, and another is by improving design and manufacturing processes. Reshaping the product development cycle, improving product design processes, reducing defects, and delivering products faster on the market are all challenging tasks for traditional methods.

The application of artificial intelligence can overcome these challenges. Manufacturers can also reduce production line downtime by implementing predictive maintenance.

As a result, artificial intelligence is one of the most important trends in electronics manufacturing.

4. IoT Electronics manufacturers are experiencing unprecedented growth due to the Internet of Things (IoT).

The system reevaluates fabrication processes and manages procedures that are difficult to execute with conventional approaches. In addition to enabling machines to store and process data themselves, electronic manufacturing machines can also be

connected to the internet.

Continual improvements in sensor fabrication are also necessary because sensors represent the key to enabling IoT applications. Moreover, for the transition to 5G-enabled devices, chips with efficient architectures and flawless performance must be developed at lower costs.

5. The embedded system Electronic devices are not complete without embedded systems, which play a key role in determining their speed, security, size, and power.

There is high demand for embedded systems as we transition into an increasingly connected world. To improve performance, safety, and connectivity capabilities, numerous innovations are occurring in the design and manufacture of embedded systems. Furthermore, these systems play a key role in increasing machine control and monitoring in electronics manufacturing facilities.

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Electronics Expo returns to Sydney in April

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ustralia’s only dedicated trade event for the electronics industry will be held in Sydney in April after a four year absence. Electronex – The Electronics Design and Assembly Expo and Conference will be staged from 5-6 April at Rosehill Gardens Event Centre.

The event is in its 12th year and alternates annually between Sydney and Melbourne, the Expo was postponed in 2020 due to COVID and according to the organisers, exhibitors and trade visitors have been eagerly awaiting the Sydney event.

“With Australia on a path to learning to live with COVID there is pent up demand from visitors to return to face to face discussions with companies to discuss their manufacturing requirements.

The increased focus on hi-tech manufacturing in Australia is expected to boost attendance and Electronex brings together Australia’s leading suppliers with the latest technology and solutions.

“In a visitor survey at the 2019 Expo in Melbourne, 98% of attendees said that a dedicated industry exhibition such as Electronex was beneficial for

their industry,” Australasian Exhibitions and Events managing director Noel Gray said.

Ninety companies onboard In addition to featuring a wide range of electronic components, surface mount and inspection equipment, test and measurement products and other ancillary products and services, companies can also discuss their specific requirements with contract manufacturers that can design and produce turnkey solutions for specific applications. Around 90 companies will be represented at the Expo which Gray described as “a must see event” for designers, engineers, managers, and other decision makers who are involved in designing or manufacturing products that utilise electronics. A large number of companies will also be launching and demonstrating new products and technology at the event.

Visitors to the Expo can register for free at www.electronex.com.au.

Visitors are asked to pre-register and their badge will be emailed to them to avoid crowding and queuing at the entrance. IU Electronex +613 9676 2133 www.electronex.com.au

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Ninety companies will be exhibiting at Electronex, the first event since 2019.

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SMCBA Conference 2022

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ince 1988, the Surface Mount & Circuit Board Association (SMCBA) has conducted Australia’s only conference dedicated to electronics design and manufacture. The 2022 conference is again being held in conjunction with ElectroneX at Rydges Parramatta, NSW. The registration desk is open from 7:00am for 8:00am start with workshops and presentations being held over two days: The keynote address will be live streamed from the US by IEEE Fellow, Dongkai Shangguan presenting on Key Topics in Electronics Manufacturing: From Semiconductor Packaging to System Assembly.

This will be followed by Future Electronics Australia and New Zealand general manager Matt Wild presenting Supply Chain Challenges and Strategies. This will look at current issues and their causes with the resulting change in supply trends and costs. It will also focus on recommended practices to mitigate impact and how future supply will be ensured..

UK based trainer and industry consultant business Bob Wallis is also a member of the SMART Group Technical Committee. He is conducting as series of Electronics Manufacturing workshops which will be live streamed: • Printed Circuit Board Inspection and Field Failures – Causes and Cures: a half-day workshop highlighting test methods to understand how PCBs can fail and how to eliminate many of the common causes. This session also includes a free set of 25 training wall charts covering PCB failures and surface finish inspection for registered delegates to use.

• Counterfeit Component Avoidance, Inspection and Failures – Causes and Cures: a half-day workshop that will not only illustrate the problems raised by counterfeit components within the electronics industry but it will also demonstrate some of the different test methods that can be used to confirm the integrity of the components.

Failure analysis techniques are now frequently being used to see if components are what they say they are rather than finding failure modes.

This session also includes a free set of 28 training

wall charts covering testing and counterfeit avoidance procedures for registered delegates to use.

Senior PCB Designer at Design Science PCB Susy Webb will conduct PCB Design workshops: • Best DFM Practices for Board Engineers: a halfday class. In this class, Webb will discuss good practices for building footprints, how parts might be placed for manufacturability, routing practices that are helpful, trace widths and spacings that are producible and a stackup structure that can realistically get the impedance and signal return needed. She will also look at documentation for the manufacturer that is complete and understandable. This presentation is about the practical things a board engineer can do to help make fabrication and assembly easier and therefore increase yields and lower the cost.

• HDI Routing Solutions is a half-day class. With the pitch of the parts getting tighter and the pin count of BGAs going up, there is a need to get as much routing, on as few layers as possible, into very dense areas of the board. HDI will help to accomplish this, but the technology requires some setup and thought as to what is needed and how to accomplish it from a design perspective.

• This class will begin with the structure of the HDI the physics involved, where the energy flows, the traces and vias, through the different possible interference caused when it is not controlled, and stackup types, ways to get signals from layer to the planes and stackup needed. layer in the board and possible patterns and grids to maximize fanout and routing opportunities.

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Lastly, it will address the benefits for other Just as the electronics industry is getting settled into parts on the board that HDI can provide, and the use of the current generation of lead-free solders, information about the unique manufacturing new issues are forcing consideration of a change needs of these types of boards. to lead-free solders that can be used at process • Designing the Signal Return Path is also a halftemperaturesPark even lower than those that were used day class. The signal routing and its return are Melbourne Function Centre with tin-lead solder. This move is being driven critical to the circuit working properly; however, September 2016 benefits, by11-12 several factors and presents potential while great care is usually given to routing the but with these advantages come complications. signals, often the return portion is the last thing This presentation will review the emerging low considered, or sometimes it is forgotten.This temperature soldering technology and identify the presentation will talk about the importance of challenges to be addressed. IU designing that return path, with a discussion of

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Strong year predicted for Cables respond to electronics innovation safety & environmental standards Continued from page 32

6. Printing technologies The most effective method for reducing the overall cost of PCB assembly is to print electronic components on semiconductor substrates. As a result, manufacturers continuously look for new technologies and upgrade conventional printing methods to conquer this challenge.

Printed electronics rely on conductive inks and flexible films rather than traditional semiconductors, which use tiny wires to form circuits. They can also be printed anywhere. In addition, advances in printing technologies also contributed to the momentum of the flexible hybrid electronics field.

Accordingly, startups and scaleups are working on solutions for advanced printing.

7. Advances in IC packaging With chip design and packaging becoming hot topics in recent years, chip packaging is no exception.

Moore's law - an old method of scaling a device - has its limitations nowadays.

Alternatively, multiple complex devices can be packaged in an advanced package to create the benefits of scaling. To provide greater silicon integration in increasingly miniaturised packages, semiconductor companies develop advanced IC packaging technologies. Additionally, vertically stacked modular components enable manufacturers to offer customization and improve yields. Furthermore, advanced IC packaging optimises manufacturing processes to balance customer needs with overall costs.

8. The miniaturisation of electronics The miniaturisation of electronics has opened up several new application areas. Due to space constraints, specific devices cannot be implemented in the healthcare and automotive industries.

There was a limit to miniaturisation due to their practical handling, display, and battery, rather than electronics built-in. Innovations are being made to reduce the size of electronic components while maintaining speed, reliability, and efficiency.

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9. Added value with additive manufacturing With 3D Printing, flat circuit boards are no longer necessary in electronics manufacturing. Through it, it is possible to create new and innovative designs and shapes that would have been unattainable otherwise.

3D printers also create electronic components as a continuous, single piece, allowing them to manufacture fully functional electronics that require minimal assembly. Because of the implementation of this electronics manufacturing trend, prototyping processes are sped up, mass customization is possible, and parts can be produced decentralised.

A general benefit of 3D printing technology is that electronic components can now be produced in three dimensions, rather than just two, and circuits can now be stacked in new ways.

10. Technologies that rely on immersion During different stages of the PCB assembly process, humans play a significant role. Human error is a possibility in manufacturing, and it impedes overall efficiency. An effective solution to these challenges is the adoption of immersive technologies. Using such solutions, all possible scales of design objects are inspected, eliminating product defects at the design stage.

A circuit quality check identifies design problems in the circuitry and common manufacturing problems like slivers, missing solder pads, and starved terminals before fabrication begins. Moreover, it facilitates personnel training, prototype development, and assembly maintenance and enables operators to visualise production workflows before changing their lines.

Despite another challenging year for manufacturing, 2021 provided an opportunity to improve risk management programs, manufacturing operations, and supply chain management. Organisations will be better prepared for 2022 if they embrace environmental issues instead of fighting against them.

Manufacturers can build more dynamic and flexible supply chain structures and operations by embracing these changes. The new year will be successful if this mindset is applied, as it reduces risks, streamlines processes, and creates a clear path for success. IU

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Available in a full rainbow of colour options, the new chemical, oil and UV-resistant cables are designed for a nominal voltage of 600-1000V and are tested to 3000V. They are constructed of flexible tinned copper wire stranding class 5 or 6, according to IEC 60228 and AS/NZS 1125.

Common applications of the wire include: • Underground Railway • Stadiums • Airports • Shopping malls • Data Centres • Ships • Power Plants and Nuclear Facilities • Control Cabinets • Switchgear Cabinets • Distribution Boxes Lapp Australia managing director, Simon Pullinger said that the product is part of a Lapp’s comprehensive range of LSZH cables and wires, which are recommended (and in some cases required) for environments where the protection of people and equipment is paramount.

“In the event of a fire, the sheaths used on this type of cable will release far less smoke and no harmful halogen gases when burning compared to nonLSZH wiring,” Pullinger said.

He added that the LSZH cables are recommended for Green Star rated building projects due to the low

toxicity and low smoke design. The cables don’t require PVC Best Practice certification as there are no PVC elements in the cable construction.

“Lapp has the widest range of LSZH cables stocked in Australia, and our team can offer technical advice to building managers and electrical contracts seeking compliance with all building regulations,” Pullinger added.

Safety first halogen-free cables Since halogen-free wires and cables don’t produce toxic corrosive gases in fires, they help minimise damage to electronic equipment and aren’t threatening to workers in surrounding areas.

“There are some situations where halogenated cables are the right choice. Adding halogens to compounds gives wire and cable the ability to perform well during flame testing. Also, halogens provide a cost-effective, highly efficient flame retardant component mechanism to compounds. However, keep in mind that while it sometimes makes sense to use halogenated cables, ingesting their fumes can be harmful to human life,” Pullinger explained.

“So, the choice typically comes down to where the cables will be used, and whether workers are likely to come into contact with the fumes in the event of an emergency. If you’re looking for a cable that’s safer for your workers and machinery, you’ll want to go with a halogen-free cable.”

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by Sydney-based DMF International are designed to offer temperature and sound insulation. They are useful to lower air conditioning power costs, protect stock from the effects of varying temperatures and increase employee comfort.

DMF International supplies and install locally manufactured high speed roll doors and the premium Efaflex high speed doors from Germany.

Also called rapid roller doors, these products are designed for a high frequency of use with opening and closing speeds suitable to protect against the loss of costly conditioned or chilled air through doorways.

Insulated door blade The locally manufactured RL3000Coldsaver door comes with an insulated door blade that is 15 mm thick flexible PVC with insulate core, providing a temperature insulation of 0.91 W/m2K or sound insulation of R=22.

For the Efaflex spiral doors, the door blade is made from aluminium,

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The temperature insulation provided is from 0.6 W/m2K or sound insulation from R=25.

The Eflaflex spiral doors offer a quiet operation at up to 2.0m/sec depending on their size. They operate by rolling over a spiral design at turbo speed with minimal wear.

Suitable for many applications Suitable for a wide variety of applications, these doors can accommodate openings up to 8m high and 8m wide and can be exposed to high winds.

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Recycling - the opportunity industry can’t afford to waste

Hon Sussan Ley MP, Minister for the Environment

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he Government has elevated waste and recycling firmly to the national agenda and the micro economic reform that is now underway will be a game changer for business and the environment.

We simply can’t keep choking our landfills and waterways with waste, we can’t keep throwing aside valuable resources that could be re-manufactured into new products, and we shouldn’t ship our waste overseas to become another country’s problem.

These concepts are not new in themselves, they are things people have long been aware of, but that have been all too often put off until another ‘business day’, managed by states, local government and individual businesses with varying outcomes.

Co-investment The Government has stepped in to create world first legislation to stop the export of the unprocessed plastic, glass, tyres, and cardboard, and signalled that we have arrived at that ‘business day’.

We have co-invested with state and territory governments, and with industry, to grow domestic recycling capacity to meet the 645,000 tonnes of waste that

will need to be processed on shore as the export bans phase in.

86 Projects are already underway through our Commonwealth Recycling Modernisation Fund, a fund that was expected to generate $600 million in shared investment and which is now on track to exceed $800 million.

National waste and recycling targets are in place, we are funding national product stewardship schemes and we are driving public information campaigns promoting the value of products being “Remade in Australia.”

Recycling is no longer a ‘nice to have’, it is no longer something that we can stop thinking about once the ‘bins are put out’.

Recognising the opportunities that are created after that point is becoming an essential part of product design, manufacture, packaging, and management, and if that isn’t the case in your company, it is very likely to be in the near future.

Circular economy The Government’s focus on what is so often described as the ‘circular economy’ is driven out of good public policy and good business.

By transforming Australia’s waste and

recycling industry, we will support more than 10,000 new jobs–an increase of 32 percent in jobs in the waste and recycling industry–and divert over 10 million tonnes of waste from landfill every year.

In addition, our economy will grow by more than $1.5 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the next 20 years, and save 165 million tonnes of CO2 per year by 2040.

As we grow recycling in Australia, the challenge is to align the opportunities this sector presents with the way business and industry plan.

Product Stewardship provisions strengthened under the Recycling and Waste Reduction Act are about working with industry sectors to achieve that outcome and they include the provision to call out industries that don’t get on board.

This is not the government telling industry what to do, we are investing over $25 million to help establish industry led stewardship schemes, which are about driving industry led solutions.

Already we have kick started schemes to recycle items that cannot be put in our kerbside recycling bins including batteries, clothing textiles, coffee cups, cosmetics, and soft plastic packaging.

Improved long-term solutions There is an urgent need to drive better long-term solutions for technologies and products that play a key role for our economy and our day-to-day lives, including solar panels, electric car batteries and the gamut of products used to make our homes and office buildings.

As an example, it is estimated that Australia will generate 288,000 tonnes of solar waste between 2020 – 2030. We need to prevent the valuable resources in these panels going to landfill and ensure they are used in new products.

This is not a pipe dream, we are already seeing recycling initiatives develop for products including farm plastics, sports equipment, sports shoes, food packaging, e-waste, tyres from the mining industry and used oil containers. Viable business solutions are out there, and it is in everyone’s interest to invest in this area now.

The Commonwealth’s ‘Remade in Australia’ campaign is an important reminder to look around and take note of the innovative recycling that is already part of our daily lives.

For industry it is also a compelling reminder to think seriously about the opportunities that lie ahead.

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ound two of the Remanufacture NSW funding program is open until 5 pm Friday, 11 March. The program comprises two (2) streams infrastructure and trials.

This program provides co-funding for waste and recycling infrastructure to support industry to respond to Australia’s waste export ban. This program is co-funded by the Australian Government through the Recycling Modernisation Fund and the NSW Government through the Waste Less, Recycle More initiative and is delivered by the NSW Environmental Trust in artnership with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).

Program streams Remanufacture NSW has 2 streams: 1. Infrastructure 2. Trials The purpose of Remanufacture NSW Round 2 is to offer funding up to $13.5 million to support the NSW resource recovery sector's response to changes brought about by the decision to ban the export of unbeneficiated waste plastic, paper and tyres. Remanufacture NSW ensures New South Wales leads by example and maximises recycling and reuse activities while keeping materials within the productive economy.

The program targets the following waste materials, which are subject to the export ban: • plastic• paper

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• cardboard • tyres Under Stream 1 the establishment of new recycling infrastructure and equipment will be co-funded and includes, but is not limited to: • improving sorting technology and/or increased capacity for plastic, paper and cardboard products at materials recovery facilities (MRFs) • improving cleaning technology for plastic products at waste facilities increasing mixed plastics processing capacity • building capacity to process higher value single stream plastics such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and HDPE (high density polyethylene) • building capacity to process single stream plastics other than PET and HDPE and compound materials

• tyre recycling and reuse technology and infrastructure • increasing the use of recyclable and recycled materials in manufacturing and civil construction • mobile and stationary processing equipment.

Under Stream 2, innovative trials to address plastic, paper, cardboard and tyres will be co-funded, and include, but are not limited to: • trials that support the reuse of the waste export ban materials listed above • trials that aim to increase the capacity of manufacturers to use recycled material in their products and to provide secure markets for these recycled materials (examples include new/modified equipment to increase the use of

recycled • materials, such as post-consumer plastic, in the manufacture of goods or products) • trials that test new infrastructure/ equipment to sort, wash, dry, shred, flake, granulate or pelletise materials • trials that test equipment upgrades or process improvements to existing MRFs to increase the quality of output materials, reduce contamination and/or increase capacity • trials that test upgrading plastic sorting, processing and manufacture technology to produce cleaner streams of plastic and have the potential to use larger amounts of recycled plastics • trials that test new methods of paper beneficiation so that local paper mills can accept higher volumes of paper and cardboard • trials that test new methodologies or technologies to process Liquid Paper Board • trials that test plastic processing, remanufacturing and new applications for recycled plastics • trials that test mobile processing equipment • trials that use new technologies or methods to reuse or recycle end-of-life tyres.

Funding available Grants of between $100,000 and $3 million are available to fund eligible Remanufacture NSW Stream 1 – Infrastructure projects, while Grants of between $50,000 and $1 million will fund eligible Remanufacture NSW Stream 2 – Trial projects.

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Recycling transformation drives jobs in Victoria

Recycling manufacturing will drive jobs in 2022.

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he transformation of Australia’s recycling sector steps up another gear today with the Australian and Victorian Governments jointly announcing 13 new projects that will see 137,000 tonnes of plastics, paper, glass and tyres remade into new products while creating new jobs and new investment in the Victorian economy.

Federal Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley and Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio announced $36.5 million in joint funding for projects under the Australian Government’s Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) and the Victorian Government’s Recycling Victoria Infrastructure Fund.

Minister Ley said the Morrison Government’s $190 million contribution to the RMF was facilitating unprecedented investment in recycling infrastructure, with the combined Commonwealth, state, territory and industry co-investment model on track to reach around $800 million.

“This latest round of projects includes a joint PET recycling venture that will process the raw plastic equivalent of one billion drink bottles each year to produce over 22,000 tonnes of recycled PET bottles and food packaging,” Minister Ley said.

“It also includes remanufacturing projects, new products that will re-make waste into garden pots, railway sleepers and corrugated pipe.

“The co-investment model is exceeding all expectations and showing that materials can be recycled and remanufactured to create new products and new jobs while helping our environment.”

The Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio said the new processing and remanufacturing technology would help create jobs, divert more recyclable material from landfill and tackle climate change.

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“The thirteen funded projects announced today will enable Victoria to reuse over 137,000 tonnes of plastics, glass and tyres every year and have generated over $86 million in industry investment, giving a total value of $122 million,” Minister D’Ambrosio said.

“These projects will reduce waste to landfill and boost the local economy through the creation of

204 local jobs, in addition to other jobs generated indirectly through the construction and operation of these new facilities.”

The federal Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management, Trevor Evans, said that the announced projects include two funded under the RMF’s regional and remote funding round.

“The Morrison Government is determined to overcome the city-country divide and ensure that regional communities can reap the same benefits of recycling their waste into valuable new products as their city counterparts,” Assistant Minister Evans said.

“These communities often have to send their waste long distances for recycling, making it harder to create opportunities for local recycling and remanufacturing.

“This means our RMF investments in new recycling infrastructure can make transformational differences to these communities – delivering local circular economies and creating and keeping jobs in the region.”

The Morrison Government is driving a $1 billion transformation of our waste and recycling industry to turbocharge domestic recycling so we can process in Australia materials that were previously sent overseas.

The $190 million Recycling Modernisation Fund investment, and measures to support Australia’s National Waste Policy Action Plan, will create approximately 10,000 new jobs all around Australia over the next 10 years.

The Recycling Victoria Infrastructure Fund is part of the Victorian Government’s $515 million investment to deliver the biggest ever transformation of the state’s waste and recycling industry. This includes $380 million to deliver Recycling Victoria: a new economy, the state’s 10-year plan to reduce waste, create jobs in new industries and drive more value from our resources.

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How the Government will accelerate growth and scale

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he largest capacity rendering facility in Australia is located at the AJ Bush processing facility operation at Bromelton, Queensland where they manufacture nutrient-rich protein meals and tallows/oils. The factory effluent is rich in organic material, which is treated via anaerobic digestion and aerobic treatment processes with treated water used to irrigate pasture surrounding their facility.

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he Federal Government is taking its Modern Manufacturing Strategy to the next level, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told the National Press Club in Canberra in February.

He said that the pathway would be via greater investment in Australia’s worldclass university research capabilities.

“Our Modern Manufacturing Strategy has set out clear priorities to build new sources of growth and scale in six areas where Australia has significant comparative advantage, strategic interests and the capacity to harness new opportunities.

“In medical products, food and beverage, recycling and clean energy, resources technology and critical minerals processing, defence industry and space,” the Prime Minister said. $312 million funding To date, the Government has committed over $312 million in funding to boost manufacturing capability and supply chain resilience, leveraging $677 million more in private sector investment.

“We now need to better link and leverage our world class research sector to boost these efforts. 85 percent of Australian research is rated, officially, at or above world standard.

“Yet we continue to underperform, frustratingly, in achieving commercialisation outcomes. We need to shift the focus from citations to commercial success,” he said.

Accelerate linkages The Prime Minister said that there was a need to “accelerate the forging of linkages between Australian industry and Australian university researchers”. Adding that we also need to develop a new breed of research entrepreneurs in Australia so they can create the new products and new companies and the new jobs.

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Plan would align these research priorities with the Modern Manufacturing Strategy. “We’re going to fuse them. It will focus research effort on the same six National Manufacturing Priorities.”

Trailblazer Universities programme The first element of this plan, the Trailblazer Universities programme was announced in November. This will see eligible universities undertake reforms, including to intellectual property arrangements, and provide clear promotional pathways for academic researchers engaging in commercialisation activities.

Eight university proposals have been shortlisted to share in $243 million of investment, working closely with industry partners.

Funding of $30 million will also see participating universities partnering with CSIRO to access specialist equipment, enabling researchers to prototype and test technologies at scale.

Badging the $1.6 billion program, Australia’s Economic Accelerator as the “cornerstone” of the Government’s new approach to turning great Australian ideas into commercial success, the Prime Minister added that in driving commercialisation, the key policy challenge surrounds the socalled ‘valley of death’.

“This is where early-stage research is frequently not progressed to later stages of development because of the risk and uncertainty about commercial returns.

“We know this is not insurmountable. Other countries have made a better fist of solving this problem and the Government’s expert panel made a point of looking at this evidence,” he said.

He said that Australia’s Economic Accelerator is a stage-gated, competitive program designed to attract projects at proof of concept or proof of scale and their level

of commercial readiness for both, but with high potential. It will allow Australian innovators to access funding opportunities for each stage of their project provided they can continue to prove project viability and importantly, commercial potential.

Industry engagement necessary He said that at every stage, industry involvement and engagement was critical with the CSIRO’s Main Sequence Ventures engaged to catalyse venture capital investment in R&D in the final stage.

Meanwhile, because only 40 percent of Australia’s researchers work in private industry, well below the OECD average and the low mobility between industry and the university sectors has led to culture and capability gaps. The Government has identified these factors as reducing the ability of Australian businesses to innovate.

The Government will now invest in a new suite of industry PhD and research fellowship schemes to create Australia’s new generation of research entrepreneurs.

“We will invest in an additional 1,800 industry PhDs and more than 800 industry fellows over 10 years.

This $296 million investment aims to fundamentally reshape the workforce of Australia’s universities and career options, encouraging mobility and collaboration between university researchers and industry.

“Our $2.2 billion University Research Commercialisation package will focus the considerable research power, the smartest minds of our universities, on Australia’s national economic priorities.

We are backing our best researchers and their ideas to ensure Australia’s economy roars back even stronger in the future, with leading edge manufacturing at its core,” he concluded. IU

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These aerators use a self-priming pump to draw water from the source to be treated. It is then pumped at pressure through the Echo-Storm which adds dissolved oxygen to the water and ‘conditions’ it while it accelerates at more than 16 metres per second through the unit.

Echo-Storm can improve safety and reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

Boyers said he wanted a unit with easier and safer access to the EchoStorm for maintenance, as all required equipment can be mounted on the pond bank. The existing self-priming Gorman-Rupp pump could also be utilised for the project. The effluent pond is 200m x 40m x 4m deep, with an inflow of 2 megalitres per day.

Boyers purchased a 4” VA4-550 Echo-Storm unit hooked it up to his Gorman-Rupp pump, designed a floating suction arrangement to keep the suction line off the bottom and pressed start.

Echo-Storm units are available in four sizes [2”, 3”, 4” and 6”] and can improve safety and reliability as well as reduce maintenance costs when compared with other aeration systems. IU

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This solar panel ‘upcycling’ facility is a first for Victoria

Conserving raw materials Dr Massoud Sofi, the project's research lead from the University of Melbourne, says this application can conserve raw materials used for concrete production and reduce its carbon footprint. The production of concrete is one of the largest sources of carbon pollution, responsible for around eight percent of emissions

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$3million grant The project originally got under way in 2020 with a $3 million federal government cooperative research centres project grant to OJAS. OJAS will employ an innovative physical separation technology from Europe to cost-effectively recover clean glass, silicon cells and polymer from PV panel waste.

OJAS CEO Neeraj Das said that a site lease in Victoria was secured in June 2021 for the ‘first of its kind’ PV module upcycling plan, and the separation technology equipment will soon be tested and commissioned.

“By the end of this CRC project in 2023, a PV module upcycling plant will be operating to process end-of-life PV modules collected Australia-wide and supply the recovered materials to downstream businesses for valueadded products.OJAS infrastructures is aiming to expand this solution across Australia,” he added.

A nation-wide collection network will be established to coordinate the stream of end-of-life PV modules, with the aim of minimising labour and transportation costs related to the collection process.

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The International Renewable Agency estimates the value of these materials to be worth approximately US$15 billion by the year 2050.

Researchers involved with the project are working to maximise resource recovery and reclaim the valuable constituent materials of PV modules: clean glass, silicon cells and polymers.

Project collaborators, the University of Melbourne and RMIT University, are seeking to find optimal applications of these recovered PV components.

Research to date has revealed that PV glass fines (small glass particles generated from grinding the glass) can be effectively used as a partial replacement for sand in concrete.

globally. Depletion of sand in the streambed and along coastal areas also cause ecological issues.

The research team is now looking at developing specific applications of the PV glass-based concrete materials.

The team from RMIT University, led

by Dr Ylias Sabri, is investigating refining the recycled materials for possible reuse in solar panel production or other value-added materials. They are also looking at the processing of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), a material that has good radiation transmission and low degradability to sunlight.

The University of Melbourne team in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering, led by Professor Priyan Mendis, has more than 25 years of experience in up-cycling industrial byproducts, including glass fines.

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The modules are used to make electricity from solar radiation in photovoltaic (PV) solar systems.

This will be the first facility of this type to rollout in Victoria with planned expansion across Australia.

Research applications include using recycled glass fines in the manufa​​cture of concrete, with bonus sustainability benefits of reduced carbon emissions The upcycling plant is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2023.

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How Australia will grow MHE in 2022

By Claire Moffat

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he global market for material handling equipment (MHE) is experiencing an upsurge in demand despite the impacts of COVID with projections for steady growth especially in industrialised countries. Australia is expected to be among the leaders in this sector in the Asia-Pacific region, overcoming the impacts of recession to grow business by 3.5 percent in 2022.

That rate of growth, while a positive outcome, is still lower than the anticipated 4.7 percent annual rise for the global MHE market which is projected to reach a value of $156 billion value by 2026, an increase from $118.7 billion in 2020.

This forecast, from the Material Handling Equipment – Global Market Trajectory and Analytics report, attributes the growth to a greater need for global production companies to automate operations and to ensure an efficient flow of goods.

Increasing values are also driven by an upsurge in investment in the construction, industrial and mining sectors and the replacement of antiquated machinery with automated systems and robots in a shift toward artificial intelligence. The report pointed to anticipated strong gains for automated guided vehicles while automated conveyors are forecast to reach US$68.1 billion by 2026, Forklifts, with a 32 percent share of

the global MHE market, are projected to increase by an annual five per cent over a seven-year period as the sector benefits from the latest technological advances and automated platforms for monitoring and tracking solutions.

The report reminded that the bulk of MHE revenue is sourced from mature industrialised countries in Europe and the US. These nations are more able to generate the demand needed to replace machinery while shifting their investment toward automation and a greater modernisation of their production processes.

A global overview Among the biggest players in the global MHE market are the US, China, Japan, Canada, Germany and much of Europe.

The US commands a 26.39 percent share of the global market valued at US$32.2 billion in 2021. China is expected to reach a market size of US$27.3 billion in 2026 while Japan and Canada are each forecast to record a 3.2 percent and 3.7 percent annual increase respectively to 2026.

Germany’s predicted annual growth is 4.3 per cent while the rest of Europe’s contribution is expected to be valued at US$29.2 billion value by 2026.

In North America, an increasing awareness about worker safety and initiatives taken to more efficiently manage bulk materials are contributing to rising values. Efforts to reduce

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downtime to make the supply chain more efficient are also expected to drive sales of electric lift trucks.

In Europe, the greater MHE demand is due to an increasing use of automation solutions and government investments to encourage the adoption of advanced platforms. Sophisticated solutions are also being sought to introduce seamless operations and to add efficiencies.

In the Asia-Pacific region, a

transition toward greater automation is spurring on demand while the increase in labour costs are expected to lead to manufacturers increasingly adopting MHE solutions.

Australian update The market size for MHE distributors in Australia is $9.1 billion in 2022, according to an IBISWorld report with a 3.5 percent increase expected this year. The industry consists of 1100

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businesses and employs 10,180 people.

Companies holding the greatest local market share remain Seven Group Holdings, Sime Darby Industrial Australia and Komatsu Marketing Support Australia. Toyota Material Handling Australia and

Fenner (Pacific) are also among the companies to impact this sector’s performance in areas such as conveyor systems, forklifts and industrial trucks, loading platforms, hoists and cranes and storage equipment The $9.1 billion value in 2022

follows a significantly lower previous growth rate at 0.4 per cent a year on average between 2017 and 2022.

IBISWorld attributed this result to variable demand conditions in Australia in key markets during the past five years with a fall in mining development and new projects.

However, the mining impacts were mixed as the industry still benefited from greater output and committed to upgrading and repairing mineral extraction and smelting equipment.

The reduced growth, at that time, was also impacted by local manufacturing capacity moving offshore to countries with lower production costs.

However, IBISWorld points to a more positive outlook for the next five years, from 2021 to 2026, referring to the sector as emerging from a recession. It predicts greater investment in mining as Australia grows its export capabilities. Also contributing to an upsurge in demand are expected to be the manufacturing and transport, construction and agricultural sectors. Improvements to warehousing and transport markets are forecast to lift sales of forklifts, automated storage and conveyor systems.

Hoists and cranes Demand for hoists and cranes is expected to reach $21.7 billion by 2026. Operated in a fixed location and a single workplace, this equipment is being acquired for heavy loads in industries such as construction, shipbuilding and shipping.

Also in the crane and hoist segment, electric drives are winning over sales largely due to a greater focus on operator safety and productivity.

They are also recognised as a way to build in efficiencies in manufacturing and warehousing operations.

The global value of this segment is being driven by the US, Canada, Japan, China and Europe where a 3.9 percent annual increase is predicted. Together, these markets had a combined size of US$12.4 billion in 2020 and are expected to reach US$16.5 billion by 2026 with China the fastest growing contributor.

Australia, India and South Korea lead the growth in sales of hoist and cranes for the Asia-Pacific region where the segment’s value is projected to reach US$2.8 billion by 2026. Latin America’s expansion in this sector is forecast at 4.5 per cent a year for the same period. IU

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Cranes wired for safety with key pre-use tests

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ropped loads are one of the most frequent safety hazards associated with overhead cranes, according to the world’s largest crane service organisation, Konecranes.

These preventable hazards are most commonly the result of one or more of the following factors: poor operator training, improper rigging technique, an incorrect lifting device, overloading the hoist, and side pulling. The Konecranes Service organisation services all brands of cranes used globally and is the original service provider for both Konecranes and Demag equipment.

The global crane manufacturer and service provider, which has more than 600,000 items of lifting equipment under contract worldwide, is a world leader in digitization technologies for crane maintenance, safety and efficiency, including its CheckApp for daily inspections.

In addition to any tests, training, and inspections required by local laws or regulations, some key basic pre-use recommendations can enhance crane safety and help avoid dropped loads.

1. Test run the crane the full length of the runway and bridge span to ensure no obstructions will interfere with the crane travel motions. Test that all motion’s travel speed match the designed specifications.

2. Turn the crane off, engage the hoist “up” switch, the hook should not rise. Engage all other motions to ensure no movement is possible. Turn the mainline switch back on and raise the hook to test the upper limit switch. All travel and hoist motions should match the control labeling directions.

3. Check that the wire rope is properly seated. Ensure that it is not twisted, kinked, or damaged.

Check all other limit devices for proper functionality.

4. Train all crane operators on the functionality of all new cranes.

Some key basic pre-use recommendations can enhance crane safety and help avoid dropped loads.

5. Provide proper inspections and maintenance as required by local regulations and recommended by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

These are just a few of the safety checks that should be performed before operating a crane. Konecranes CheckApp for Daily Inspections is a digitized way to perform these

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Freedom for articulated arm robots according to Treotham. It supplies the system as a ready-to-connect complete solution from a single source.

It consists of a drylin ZLW toothed belt axis with a length of up to six metres and two parallel rails made of aluminium. These can be mounted on the floor, walls or ceilings and a toothed belt drive with stepper motor for a positioning accuracy of 0.3 millimetres.

Also included is: an energy chain for guiding energy and data cables; a switch cabinet integration kit with cables; motor control system and the respective software solution, as well as a carriage with the adapter plate that is adapted to the geometry of thousands of articulated arm robots. All components are perfectly matched, so that users can quickly put the system into operation and benefit from the new mobility without expensive design and tuning work.

Articulated arm robots are as mobile as humans, enabling them to take on multiple tasks.

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oving articulated robots without lubrication and maintenance: The 7th robot axis for articulated arm robots is now compatible with all manufacturers.

The 7th axis from Treotham extends the working space by up to 400 percent and is now compatible with all lightweight articulated arm robots worldwide due to a simple Plug & Play kit. Models from Universal Robots, Epson and the igus robolink series from Treotham have benefited

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from this increased mobility.

The first users of the so-called 7th axis, a linear axis with an electric toothed belt drive that igus launched in 2020, were thrilled According to igus head of automation technology Alexander Mühlens: “Suddenly, thanks to the additional axis, our clients' articulated arm robots are as mobile as humans.

This enables them to take on multiple tasks in automation environments making them significantly more productive. We therefore decided

to extend the compatibility of the system to all manufacturers worldwide – such as Omron, Franka Emika, Doosan and Yuanda Robotics. With a matching Plug & Play kit of hardware and software we make customisation possible.”

Ready-to-connect In the future, all lightweight articulated arm robots with a weight range of 10 to 50 kilograms or, depending on the dynamics, a payload of 2 to 20 kilograms can use the 7th axis,

Save operating costs Users save time and money not only in planning and purchasing the 7th axis, but also in operation. All made possible because the system works maintenance-free. The reason: the carriages move on the aluminium rails with the help of drylin linear technology. The high-performance plastic of the bearings enables lowfriction and maintenance-free dry operation. The absence of lubricants also makes the system hygienic. The stainless steel version with FDAcompliant components makes the linear guide ideally suited for sectors such as linear guide ideally suited for sectors such as the food industry. IU

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Precision compressed air thermal flow meter solution” to measure the flow rate of compressed air, air and natural gas.

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he advanced FS10i Series Compressed Air Flow Meters from Fluid Components International(FCI) helps process and manufacturing engineers responsible for compressed air systems improve productivity. They do this by measuring accurately and quickly detecting system leaks, which improves overall process quality while simultaneously reducing system energy costs.

According to AMS Instrumentation & Calibration, the compact FS10i Flow Meter Series is a “dependable, economical and easy to install

Go anywhere They are accurate to ±1.5% of reading, ±0.5% of full scale, with repeatability of ±0.5% of reading and have a response time of 4 seconds (1 time constant). Their go anywhere small size, plug-in wiring and inline or insertion style threaded connection into plant piping ensures quick and effective installation. They are also SIL-2 rated for safety instrumented system (SIS) critical processes.

Providing precision direct mass flow measurement, the FS10i Flow Meters require no additional pressure or temperature sensors or other components to infer flow measurement. Their sealed and no-moving parts sensor does not foul or clog and requires no routine maintenance that ensures years of trouble-free, continuous operation.

Utilising decades-long, applications-proven thermal dispersion flow sensing technology, the FS10i Flow Meters provide a fluidmatched, calibrated and linearised 4-20mA output of flow rate, and a

user programmable high or low flow alarm/trip point with a 1A SPDT relay output. For visual indication, the FS10i Flow Meters include a 10-segment LED array. This display illuminates proportionally to the flow rate and flashes if an alarm trip occurs.

The FS10i Flow Meters are available in both in-line and insertion style configurations to support installation in line sizes from DN25 to DN500. They operate over a wide, 100:1 turndown from 1,6 to 122 NCMH depending on the fluid media and line size. Their 316L stainless steel construction ensures superior corrosion resistance in the pipe. An aluminium housing, and protective, rubber boot surrounding the display area make the FS10i suitable for IP64 installations.

The FS10i also carries global approvals: FM, FMc, ATEX, IECEx, and EAC/TR CU (Div 2) and Zone 2/Zone 2 installations. For line sizes of DN25 or DN50, the FS10i is built as an in-line solution with a stainless steel, female NPT pipe tee to ensure the instrument’s accuracy and repeatability in the installation. For line sizes 63,5 mm or larger, users can

select the insertion-style configuration in either a 152 or 305 mm length. The insertion-style configurations are outfitted with a 0.5-inch compression fitting, with either a Teflon or stainless steel ferrule to adjust the actual insertion depth to be compatible with a range of pipe diameters and achieve inserting the sensor element to the center-point of the pipe.

User set-up is performed using a PC connection to the instrument’s serial port, included computer interface dongle and using FCI’s free software utility program.

User set-up functions include scaling of the 4-20mA output to the desired flow range and engineering units, setting the relay trip point and adding hysteresis or time delay to the relay’s action.

Each meter is precision calibrated on FCl’s air and gas flow stands, which are outfitted with NIST and ISO/IEC 17025 traceable equipment to ensure accuracy and measurement repeatability. IU AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd www.ams-ic.com.au 03 9017 8225

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Anatomy of an essential equipment partnership

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odsel, one of Australia’s trusted hospital equipment manufacturers, has been operating out of a regional industrial site in Maryborough Queensland for over twenty years.

It wasn’t long after the company launched, that it began a strong partnership with Tente, a global supplier of castors and wheels.

According to Modsel director Lester Rowland, Tente’s localised management approach has been beneficial to its success.

According to Modsel director Lester Rowland, this relationship is “essential” as the success of the Modsel range is dependent on the mobility and security function of its castors and wheels.

“Our range is focussed on the movement of people and it is the castors and wheels which carry the weight of the patient that need to be manoeuvrable and robust,” he explained.

Modsel, which started as a design firm, now leads the Australian market in the manufacture of custom medical equipment at scale for any sized facility. It supplies bespoke equipment including IV poles, stretchers, medical procedure chairs, transport chairs, shower bathing trolleys and bariatric products.

Adaptable range Aligning with Modsel’s customised equipment model, Tente’s castor and wheels range fits perfectly into its designs and are highly adaptable, Rowland told Industry Update.

The company’s clients are extensive, from the smallest of clinics through to large-scale hospitals around Australia. According to Rowland, customisation is a key differentiator between Modsel and its competitors, as its range is manufactured for the specific systems and the medical environment that Australian healthcare workers inhabit.

“Larger global companies make and distribute more generalised big equipment orders because they have the scale, however this has given Modsel the opportunity to create a customised market niche. We need to be dynamic to survive,” Rowland explained.

This market positioning also enabled Modsel to begin to globally export its equipment. It started with the UK in 2006 and then the US in 2016. Rowland explained that although there has been disruption in the UK since 2009 as a result of the GFC and Brexit, business has picked up again and is growing.

Physical footprint to double Modsel’s export market currently comprises around 10 percent of its overall business and Rowland predicted that this may rise to 20 percent over the next five years. One of the factors driving this is a recent purchase of around 3,000sqm of land adjacent to its existing operations which will see its physical footprint double.

“We were fortunate to acquire one of the last available blocks of land in the area which will enable us to increase our manufacturing and fabrication capacity that we have been gradually bringing in-house. We have invested in new computer controlled machinery and we are also adopting Industry 4.0 which means that we can take digital information to every stakeholder,” he said.

High quality products According to Rowland, when the company first started looking for a supplier, they were attracted to Tente’s high quality products which had a well-founded European reputation for professionalism and reliability attributed to its strong testing process.

“Their products were also well aligned and designed for the medical industry, it actually gives us peace of mind that the company takes its quality assurance very seriously,” Rowland said.

He said that one of the primary benefits for Modsel of Tente's Australian operation is its localised culture developed by the Australian management headed by managing director Grant Smith. This is a distinct

advantage as the company is globally owned by Tente International which established the business in 1923, in the Tente district of Wermelskirchen, Germany.

“Tente’s Australian management understands our products and the local market dynamics and trends and they have the flexibility to quickly adapt to conditions that are impacting us.

“For example, the recent supply crisis they understood how it was impacting our business. They helped in supply and payment arrangements, and were flexible around our specific needs,” he said.

Despite the supply crisis, there has been strong market demand for Modsel equipment over the past two years, as COVID has impacted the needs of the healthcare sector.

Future challenges While Rowland said the company was optimistic about the future, they are looking carefully at the price of components, stock and supply chain issues.

“By working with Tente on these important parts of our product, they are willing to air-freight immediately if the need arises” he added.

Tente business development manager Damien Lane described the relationship as long standing and strong due to the flexibility of both parties.

Meanwhile, the business development manager Damien Lane told Industry Update that the 15-year business relationship between Tente and Modsel has been “long standing and strong” based on mutual respect and an open working environment.

“Modsel is a leading supplier of medical equipment and Tente is the world Leader in Medical castors.

Modsel is an innovative company and is open to explore Tente’s new products and extensive market knowledge to accompany their particular needs when exploring new opportunities”, Lane said. IU

Tente’s castors and wheels are an integral part of the high-level Modsel medical equipment range.

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Transport solution: SMC’s magnetic gripper

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n 2020, SMC extended its gripper range with the launch of the MHM series. This innovative gripper makes use of magnetic technology and is ideal for product handling on irregular surfaces.

SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand product manager Guiomar Fernandez explained, “In the past it was difficult to gain sufficient absorption of workpieces on uneven or perforated surfaces (using a regular vacuum pad).

Now, thanks to the MHM magnetic gripper, workpieces can be easily transported.”

New freedom The MHM series offers machine operators newfound freedom and

peace-of-mind. “With a holding force of up to 1000 N, it keeps hold of the workpieces - even when the air is shut off - offering peace of mind when it comes to reliable and safe movement of workpieces. Also, with a residual force of 0.3 N or less, cycle times are reduced and productivity output is improved.”

Fernandez added that the MHM series is ideal for cobot applications where suction pads and grippers will not perform optimally due to uneven or porous surfaces. “End effectors, primarily in the form of grippers, enable the business end of the cobot to handle and manipulate parts with a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. The MHM series is a versatile solution for handling ferrous metals.”

The MHM series offers machine operators newfound freedom and peace-of-mind.

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Behind-the-Scenes Speaking to the initial research and development behind-the-scenes, Fernandez explained, “Thanks to the close working relationship we enjoy with our customers, it became apparent there was a need to develop a gripper for workpieces that vacuum pads could not accommodate. The magnetic MHM fills that void, and the initial feedback has been really positive thanks to its clever design that offers flexibility, cost savings and reliability.”

Suitable for a range of transfer

applications, the holding force of the MHM can be adjusted by changing the distance between the magnet and workpiece by the adjustment bolt.

Made from Fluororubber, the bumper prevents damage to the workpieces, delivering cost savings.

“The bumper also prevents the workpiece from slipping during operations, improving safety.

Featuring three mountable surfaces and the option to mount auto switches, the MHM offers flexibility and greater process control,” she concluded. IU

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Wall mount cable hose hanger focuses on safety

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ollowing customer consultation and a focus on functional safety equipment, AdeptDirect’s new wall mount cable and hose hanger bracket, elevates cables, power leads and hoses out of harm’s way on building sites,mines, and construction areas.

The company is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of safety equipment, cable hangers and cable roller stands to electricians, cabling technicians and telecommunications personnel across Australia.

According to Adept, in the interests of “getting on with the job” and the pressures of meeting deadlines and avoiding liquidator damages, safety isn’t always at the top of the priority list for project managers and site supervisors. Safety equipment and tools that ‘work’ and are simple to install and use immediately, without hindering productivity are extremely important.

Made in Australia The upgraded wall mount cable and hose hanger, designed and made in

Australia provides a simple and fast means of minimising trip hazards by securing cables along walls and site sheds. The heavy duty backing plate has 2 key-holes for screws, allowing for rapid installation wherever a hanger bracket for hoses, leads or cables is required and fast removal when the job is complete.

The large steel backing plate combines with the 90° frame to position the insulated skyhook to safely support up to 8 power leads, cables and hoses. The “prongs” or fingers of the skyhook prevent leads or cable from flicking out the hanger bracket.

Advanced manufacturing The wall mount cable hose hangers are made in an advanced Australian manufacturing facility using cutting edge robotic welding technology and are designed to withstand years of hard use on building sites, mines and workshops. The steel section of the bracket is finished in a hard-wearing bright yellow powder-coat finish and the insulated Skyhook is moulded from high density polyethylene. IU

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Bionic design makes igus plastic pillow blocks robust

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s strong as a tree: bionic design makes igus plastic pillow blocks from Treotham robust igubal pillow blocks are a maintenance-free, economically effective alternative to classic cast iron housing bearings Nature is often the best model: The shape of the new igubal pillow block from Treotham is based on the design principles of a tree. Flattened radii ensure maximum resistance to mechanical stresses. This bionic shape makes the housings with their high-performance plastics that require no lubrication or maintenance a real alternative to classic cast iron housing bearings.

Whether in pulleys on conveyor belts in the cement factory or in tipping devices on trailers in the field: cast housing bearings with metal ball bearings quickly reach their limits in dusty, wet and dirty environments. A high degree of contamination and inadequate lubrication are responsible for 80 percent of premature bearing failures.

Then there is the constant risk of corrosion. Reason enough to replace the ball bearings with lubricant-

free bearing inserts made of highperformance plastic. igubal polymer pillow blocks in the standard sizes 20, 25, and 30 millimetres enable quick one-to-one replacement. Also available: two-hole and four-hole flange bearings in the sizes of 20, 30, and 40 millimetres.

The tree is the model Engineers at igus use two strategies to ensure that the plastic pillow blocks are sufficiently robust in industrial applications. The first is working with fibres and fillers that reinforce the igubal plastic so that it withstands high surface pressure and edge loads even under

continuous stress. The second is following a model from nature: the tree crotch, a connection found between branches and trunk or where the tree is firmly anchored in the ground. It is considered particularly efficient and robust.

The designers have optimised the shape of the housing notches and done away with constant radii in order to distribute the stress more evenly. This makes igubal housing bearings highly resilient. Their chemical resistance, freedom from corrosion and insensitivity to dirt give the bearing inserts made of the iglidur J tribo-polymer a significantly longer service life in numerous customer applications over the metallic bearings

previously used.

The absence of lubricants also reduces maintenance and cleaning requirements and enhances environmental protection. There are no lubricants at any point in the system that could get into the environment or onto the product. igubal series range expands The new pillow blocks and flange bearings are not the only products Treotham is adding to the igubal range. New to the range are three bearing inserts for the imperial market, now available in 1, 1.5, and 2 inch inside diameter sizes. The price for FDAcompliant iglidur A350 plain bearings will also be reduced by around 50 percent in future.

This is because igus no longer manufactures the bearing exclusively by turning bar stock, but has recently added the more cost-effective injection moulding process.

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Applied kicks off 2022 with expanded Yawei range and innovative new Fanuci welder

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or over fifteen years, Applied Machinery has been supplying Yawei precision sheetmetal machinery to local manufacturers and job shops, maximising their productivity, boosting quality and broadening their capabilities.

“Increased sales growth and demand across Australia has resulted in us steadily expanding the Yawei range which today includes CNC fiber lasers, tube lasers, pressbrakes, turret punch presses, guillotines and smart-factory automation solutions,” said Applied’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Daniel Fisher.

“The value for money and performance aspect is why so many companies have opted for Yawei. The competitive price of Yawei machines has enabled many local manufacturers to bring their fabrication work back in-house. It has also allowed job shops to expand their range of services and capabilities enabling them to secure new business opportunities,” Mr Fisher added.

Two new models recently introduced further add to the impressive line-up: a laser punch combination and a panel folder.

The new HPML Laser Punch Combination combines the forming capabilities of a turret punch press with the flexibility of a fiber laser cutter - all in the one machine. The machine features classleading components which are a hallmark of all Yawei

machines; these include a Siemens 840D controller, IPG laser source and Precitec auto-focus cutting head.

“Forget tedious slow punching – companies can now boost their productivity with this versatile 2 in 1 machine.

For fabricators that want to take their manufacturing to the next level, the new laser punch combination will allow them to do just that,” Mr Fisher said.

The other new Yawei model is the innovative new FB Series CNC Panel Folder which offers fast speed, high efficiency panel folding with automation options available to maximise productivity.

“These two new models will further cement Yawei’s reputation for providing Australian manufacturers with high quality precision sheetmetal machinery designed to maximise their productivity, boost quality and broaden their capabilities,” Mr Fisher went on to say.

In addition to the two new Yaweis, the recently launched Fanuci handheld fiber laser welder allows for easier, smoother and quicker welding.

Handheld laser welding machines are increasing in popularity for the many benefits they offer compared to conventional welding.

The Fanuci fiber laser welder provides high speed welding coupled with a far superior, smoother weld line. It features low heat input, small deformation, large penetration depth and good repeatability. The

More than just a pressure measurement device It is very important to keep in mind that this is not a direct level measurement method, but an inferential technique. This method can be paired with other established techniques for better results.

Pressure transmitters are used to measure the pressure of liquids, fluids and gases in the processing industry. Also known as pressure transducers, these instruments do more than just check the pressure of the working equipment.

There are three ‘interesting’ uses of pressure measurement devices 1. Level Measurement Applications This is one of the most interesting uses of the pressure transducers.The pressure sensors can be used to measure the level of liquid in a container. If using a pressure transducer for a level measurement, the precise capacity of the container should be known, as well as the specific fluid gravity. This is due to the readings being influenced by the fluid gravity.

The high gravity fluids will influence the pressure reading per cubic inch of the fluids. Low gravity fluids, however, will have minimal impact on the reading. Size of a container will help in deciding the total volume of the container, making pressure calculation easier. By doing so, the total pressure exerted on the container can be easily calculated.

Today, pressure transducers, which are specially designed for level measurement tasks, are easily found. For instance, differential pressure transmitters are used by many companies to measure level measurement of their fluid tanks.

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2. Flow Measurement There are several flow measurement devices used to measure the flow of fluid in the process industries. For example, flowmeter is one such instrument, which is used to measure the rate of some specific fluids. Pressure transducers, however, can also be used as an alternative flow measurement device.

This is done by placing the transducers on both sides of a constricted pipe section. The method helps measure the drop or rise of the flow with its increment or decrement.

Also, this flow measurement closely matches the working of differential pressure flow meters.

Significantly, a repurposed pressure transmitter can only become an alternative if experiments are being made with other styles of flow measurement.

3. Filtration System Monitoring The pressure transducer is used to monitor the pressure of the filtration system. Most filtration systems retain contaminants or debris from liquid or gas which are filtered in them. With time, this affects the performance of the filter.

Accumulated contaminants may block the flow of fluid or even contaminants to seep through the filter.

There are various applications where impurities cannot be allowed to pass through the filtration system. In such systems, pressure transducers can be used to monitor the pressure level in the section of pipe, which lies beyond the filtration system.

By noticing a gradual pressure drop, you can understand how blocked or degraded the filtration systems are.

While all these uses are very typical, and still not in practice, it is always recommended to consult a pressure transmitter expert to understand how different pressure transmitters will help in the process.

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unit offers low energy consumption and is virtually maintenance free.

Fanuci’s wobble welding technology ensures that operators can achieve a consistent and aesthetically pleasing weld. The quality of the weld presentation can eliminate the need to clean-up the weld with a secondary process, which in turns saves time and money.

Fanuci fiber laser welders are all manufactured to CE/TUV standards. 1000W, 1500W and 2000W models are available.

“Given its capabilities, build quality and unique features, we expect to find a ready-made market for the Fanuci fiber laser welder in Australia. Companies can now take their welding to the next level with a far superior weld, coupled with increased productivity and reduced operating costs,” said Mr Fisher.

Whilst these new products add to the impressive rage of machines that Applied distribute it is the expert advice, service back-up and support provided

by Applied Machinery that has won them many new customers over the last few years.

“Our number one priority is ensuring that our customers across the country get the machinery they need, with the support they expect. We view ongoing service, training and support as critical to ensuring our customers can extract maximum return from their machinery investment,” Mr Fisher said.

“Unlike some suppliers who are here one day and gone the next, we’re here for the long term. With nearly 30 years’ experience and thousands of satisfied customers across the country we’re a true machinery partner,” Mr Fisher added.

The growing list of satisfied customers is evidenced by the portfolio of well-known engineering companies across Australia that have chosen to partner with Applied. These include JC Butko Engineering, Eilbeck Cranes, Wildcat Industries and Alliance Metal Solutions.

“One of the outcomes of the COVID pandemic is recognition of the importance of nurturing and assisting local manufacturing. We’re proud to be able to play our role in supporting Australian manufacturers with high quality, value for money products that will boost their productivity and provide them with a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” Mr Fisher concluded. IU Applied Machinery (03) 9706 8066 www.appliedmachinery.com.au

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COMING IN 2022 As 55% of manufacturers* (recently surveyed) return to on-shoring their manufacturing back to Australia, here are some BIG Industry Update Magazines features coming in 2022 In recent surveys (conducted by Westpac Bank and AIG respectively) of 750 Australian manufacturers,* 55% had already, or are in the process, of returning their manufacturing back to Australia.

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Australian Made Week National pride and the desire to have the best made products have resulted in businesses and individuals being more prepared than ever to buy Australian Made - even if some products require a little more investment. Advertise in this very special feature of Australian Made Week to let manufacturers know that your business is Australian Made.

In May this year, the Australian Made Campaign, launched Australian Made Week, which is an unique event with broad ranging promotional and informational approaches.

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Preparations are well underway for the inaugural Australian Manufacturing Week exhibition, taking place in Sydney in June 2022. Owned and operated by AMTIL, AMW is Australia’s premier manufacturing solutions event. Under the theme ‘Where technology meets innovation’, AMW 2022 will take place at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) in Darling Harbour from 7-10 June 2022.

The highly anticipated Australian Manufacturing Week in June 2022 is not only to be held in Sydney but sees the return of Austech to NSW for the fist time in eight years. Get your machines up and running as this show will see the highest numbers of visitors in years!

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Enmin strengthens management team with group sales manager

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or more than 40 years, Victorian-based Enmin has been building custom vibratory and materials handling solutions for a myriad of applications and environments.

As a result of increased sales and demand for their products, in mid2021 the company relocated to a new custom-built factory in Braeside, Victoria. The factory, three times as large as their previous premises, has brought more of the manufacturing process in-house and offers a vastly broader range of support services.

Given this recent expansion and the increased demand for Enmin’s products, a new position of Group Sales Manager has been created and will be filled by veteran conveyor belt sales executive, Harley Over.

Few people have as much experience and knowledge in conveyor belt manufacturing as Over does.

He has spent his whole life working in conveyor belt manufacturing and for the past 27 years has been the Victorian Sales Manager for Rydell Beltech. Over also has extensive experience in the materials handling area – the food and pharmaceutical industries in particular.

Desiring a new challenge and a move out of his comfort zone, the new position presented by Enmin provided the perfect opportunity for Over to bring his skills and expertise to the company at a time of such great expansion.

“I’ve worked closely with Enmin for many years and know first-hand the quality and performance of their equipment,” said Over. “I’m thrilled to be joining the company at such an exciting time when they’re experiencing significant growth and the outlook for Australian manufacturing is so positive,” he added.

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izumi’s impressive 2021 interim financial result is a signal that the firm is adapting to new market conditions. This is a result of the demand for green manufacturing leading to new product developments in response to China’s 2060 carbon neutral target. Its primary strategies are focused on three areas; product, operations and globalisation.

The company attributed its 160.89 percent net profit increase to its innovation-driven transformation and globalisation strategy. It reported operating income at CNY1.699 billion, up 58.78 percent compared to the previous year, and net profit at CNY264 million.

Around 72 percent of the company’s total sales come from injection moulding machines, including high-speed packaging systems, which experienced a year-on-year growth of 54.72 percent and revenues at CNY1.226 billion.

“Yizumi is committed to becoming a world-class enterprise in its field, Yizumi deputy general manager injection molding machine division, Li Donghai said.

Lean manufacturing The firm noted that the first half of 2021 saw a surging demand for 3C, healthcare, packaging, household appliances, and building materials. New opportunities were also identified with improvements to the automotive industry.

Steady growth was noted in three-platen energy-saving servo injection molding machines, precision electric injection molding machines and multi-component injection molding machines. Recording the most impressive performance were the medium and small tonnage injection molding machine.

A rapid growth in production capacity also saw the firm able to take advantage of a booming market with improvements introduced for logistics

systems and an assembly line built to cater for the entire processing chain.

“Yizumi introduced the lean manufacturing method to achieve highquality and rapid delivery,” Donghai said The company’s medium and small tonnage injection molding machine has also been positioned into flowline production. Now, assembling an injection molding machine requires 20 minutes on average, leading to a 60 per cent increase in manufacturing capacity year on year.

Industry trends The injection molding machinery industry has been identified as having great potential as Chinese industries move from labour-intensive methods toward a focus on technological solutions. The benefit of automated equipment for manufacturing is now recognised as improving efficiencies, quality and market competitiveness.

Donghai noted the explosive growth in injection molding machinery is difficult to maintain so may return to a more ‘normal’ pace at some stage.

However, the plastic application fields will continue to expand due to the properties of plastic and the development of mold technology.

The new energy vehicle sector is also a growing sector with changes in design and manufacturing introduced including automotive interiors and internal electronic systems. These advances are expected to lead to new technical requirements for component molding.

For example, the Yizumi ReactPro Polyurethane and Injection Molding Integrate Solution is designed to satisfy demand for various colours and better texture in the automotive industry.

The firm has added new machine models that can support doublecolour, triple-colour, four-colour injection molding manufacturing. To address lightweight concerns, Yizumi introduced physical foaming molding and chemical foaming molding solutions for new energy vehicles.

The first half of 2021 saw a surging demand for 3C, healthcare, packaging, household appliances, and building materials.

Steps to address carbon The company is also taking steps to reduce its carbon emissions in line with China’s program to reach peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.

A 78,000 square meter photovoltaic generation system has been installed on the roof of the Yizumi Wusha factory. Photovoltaic generation accounts for about 27 per cent of the company's electricity consumption, also enabling a zero discharge of wastewater and exhaust gas. Strategies to reduce water consumption include filtration and recycling.

The company has developed energy-saving technologies and invested heavily in energy-saving products such as the all-electric injection molding machine and hybrid injection molding machine which save about 20 percent of energy used when compared to a traditional hydraulic machine. Large tonnage all-electric and hybrid injection molding machines are also under development.

In 2023, the tonnage range of allelectric injection molding machines is expected to be extended to 1380T to save energy for downstream customers while newly developed energy-saving

technology will be positioned to conserve energy for material drying.

In other initiatives, the move toward green manufacturing will continue with models and technologies developed for degradable and recyclable materials to help downstream industries.

“As an equipment manufacturer, Yizumi will continue to accelerate innovation to drive high-quality development,” Donghai explained.

Plans for the future include establishing technical service centers in key regions and markets and standardising the global customer service process.

The company intends to accelerate its transformation toward a digital factory while building first-class quality management systems and processes alongside continuous product quality improvement. Product development will focus on multi-component, all-electric and large-tonnage two-platen injection molding machines with investment in new processes, technologies, and integrated solutions. IU PBE-Roboplas (02) 9674 6511 www.pbe-roboplas.com.au

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How to manage bearing water contamination from grease

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ater contamination is a source of bearing failure often overlooked, as bearings might not be in direct proximity to wet areas or obvious sources of water contamination.

Engineers may imagine that unless the bearing is in wet operating conditions or in equipment that has bearings in close proximity to liquids, for example pumps, that water contamination will not occur. Not so.

Housing condensation Condensation inside the housing is a cause of water contamination of grease.This occurs as daytime hot conditions become cooler at night and the water in the air trapped in the housing becomes condensate.

Humidity can cause degradation of the grease through water contamination.

Processes such as washdowns with high pressure hoses can force water back into the housing though the seals, unless they are in good condition and continuously and fully grease-purged.

The limit for the absolute water content in mineral oil - the lubrication component of most greases - above which problems will occur, is 200 ppm[1].

Water contamination higher than this will cause a number of lubrication problems and failures of the grease’s lubrication and protection properties.

Lubrication failures can start to occur with a very small amount of water contamination in the grease.

Breakdown of the oil film strength, reducing the oils ability to separate rolling elements under load can result.

This loss of oil film strength damages surfaces, the roughness preventing hydro-dynamic oil film separation of the rolling surfaces, causing accelerated wear and surface damage leading to bearing failure.

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but the water also allows acids to be formed as a result of the lubricant break down, due to sulphurs released from the oil and the EP and anti-wear additives in the grease. Not only does corrosion follow from the formation of acids but the grease is additivedepleted and unable to perform the required lubrication.

The presence of water causes hydrogen-induced embrittlement and cracking. Acceleration of the hydrogen-induced fracture process, started with the water contamination and advanced by corrosion and electrolysis, causes the rolling elements and raceways to become etched and pitted. This surface damage then causes high temperatures at the point of load as a result of the loss of oil film separation between the damaged surfaces, resulting in further oxidation of the oils in the grease, in turn adding to corrosion and bearing damage.

Methods of preventing water contamination: 1. Maintaining seals in good condition and ensuring labyrinth seals are continuously fully grease-purged.

2. Maintaining continuous relubrication of the bearings enabling progressive and continuous replacement of lubricant and purging of any contaminated grease.

GreaseMax lubricators provide proven results with continuous lubrication and grease replenishment for bearings and the maintenance of flow-through purging of seals. This low cost improvement can provide considerable maintenance and productivity benefits. IU

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Cleaning can be performed from one side of the cutting bed with a single operator with minimal effort in around 15 minutes. This eliminates leaning over or climbing onto the table trying to scrap away the dross by hand and the slats do not need removal for cleaning.

Maximising efficiency Looking after a laser cutter properly is crucial in maximising its efficiency and productivity. One task that every operator needs to consider is slat maintenance, making sure slats are clear of slag, the inevitable byproduct of laser cutting that is formed and accumulates each time the laser cutter is used. If left unattended, builtup slag can cause a range of problems for operators: parts can be burnt, discoloured, compromised, or even ruined by the reheated residual metal.

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Now, the latest range of rotary screw compressors from Kaishan meets required air output while utilising Permanent Magnet Variable frequency (PMV) and 2-stage technology to reduce the required energy to generate equal or greater air output than other compressors with larger kW motors. That means acquiring all the compressed air power for today and tomorrow with up to 50 percent energy cost savings over conventional compressors with equal or greater output.

For compressors up to 250kW, these advanced machines utilise systematic optimisation of the airends through permanent magnet drive motors and variable speed drive technology to achieve higher efficiency over all operating speed ranges plus advanced 2-Stage technology generates more air and ensures longer bearing life.

Variable frequency gives operators complete control of air output to meet wide ranging demands for a variety of applications with no startup spikes or cost penalties. Other major benefits of these compressors are significantly lower noise levels, less bearing wear, and lower maintenance requirements.

Positive 2022 outlook With an optimistic 2022 industry outlook, Kaishan Compressors CEO Mark Fergusan said the company has stocked up with over 200 ready to go ‘new generation’ compressors to assure their customers of fast delivery on stocked machines and system installation for minimal lost production and temporary air frustrations.

Stock available includes single and two stage rotary screw models with Permanent Magnet and variable speed technologies, tank mounted Scrolls as well as reciprocating units.

The company has also stocked up on system ancillary components including air receivers, refrigerated dryers and coalescing filters to provide complete systems and turnkey solutions.

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Right around Australia, inventory has been distributed to the Kaishan national network to ensure customers the shortest possible delivery times.

According to Fergusan “The support from our global manufacturing group in overcoming supply issues puts us in a very strong position to cater to growing demand. This is an exciting time for Kaishan Compressors as we now have machines and system components in stock exclusively for Australian industry.”

He added that Kaishan’s national service division provides full support infrastructure 24/7 to enable all air compressors to be correctly commissioned and maintained to maximum reliability and efficiency.

Custom Compressor for specialised applications Along with the development of new energy saving compressor technologies, air has now become a

highly viable form of power generation for the aquaculture industry.

The development of specialised anti-rust and anti-contamination marine coatings plus fully sealed, stainless steel cabinets means large scale, industrial compressors can now operate continuously and efficiently in extremely harsh marine environments.

Variety of applications Kaishan Australia is currently commissioning 22 new compressor units to be employed for a wide variety of ocean and land-based applications in the Tasmanian salmon industry.

They will replace the current Kaishan diesel compressors that have been in service for over three years bringing advanced efficiency and higher capacity to the operations.

These highly specialised, energy saving compressors are designed and built to operate remotely 24/7. Utilising Kaishan’s advanced Permanent Magnet and 2-stage technology, the compressors will be operated, managed, and monitored via 4G and wireless network from any remote location.

Six of these specialised compressors will be diesel powered and operate from marine based barges controlling feeding, fish recovery and other remote functions from multiple sea pens. The compressors and component systems are made to operate in gale force winds and stormy seas.

Variable speed and flow technology allows the compressors to operate at the required output for any application demand at any time, meaning there is no excess or wasted energy use and the exact pressure is generated to match real time needs.

Whilst compressed air has been used in aquaculture applications for many years, it is due to recent advances in compressor technology and engineering that the true value is being realised.

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Balancers put safety and protection first

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ll Spring Balancers are designed to be ergonomic, with the purpose of increasing safety and slowing down strain, especially with highly repetitive actions that require the use of tools. Even tools with a low weight rating used repetitively over time can cause injury.

For specialist jobs; hose reel balancers and retractor balancers are sometimes required, all which are available in varying weight classes. The Spring Balancer range covers weight classes from 500gms up to 120kg for those heavy industrial applications.

Hose reel tool balancers Hose reel tool balancers are the cousin of the simple retractor balancer.

They hold the same weight and operate by the same principle, using an internal spring. Where they improve on the basic retractor is the incorporation of a pneumatic hose as a support cable.

As pneumatic hoses are essential components of air tools, this balancer does two jobs at once: protecting the operator from repetitive motion injuries

and keeping their workstation clear of a trailing pressurized hose. Reducing the likelihood of trips and falls, along with punctured air hoses and their hazards.

Retractable tool balancers Retractable tool balancers are exactly what they sound like. At rest the tool hangs slightly below the head of the balancer. When the operator wants to use it, they pull down to unwind the cable inside and bring the tool to bear. The cable is under continuous pressure from an internal spring, so when the operator lets go, the tool will spring back to its rest position.

Got Spring Balancers is an online Spring Balancer Specialist and a subsidiary of Gottools.com.

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In-line Process Refractometer in Beverage Industry

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In-line Process Refractometer is a revolutionary product installed straight in the production line. It can provide real time reading both on the panel and control system. Readings are always more accurate and reliable than other concentration measuring method.

Brix (%), alcohol (%) and concentration measurement are three very important measurements in nearly all stages of the wine making process.

Real time measurement of these three elements is required for our beverage manufacturers to ensure high standard quality and productivity. Currently, most beverage manufacturers rely on getting Brix (%) and alcohol (%) measurements from samples taken by employees. This traditional method is really inefficient compared to a real time reading from an in-line process refractometer.

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production process. These 12 stages are raw material selection; sorting; stem removal; sterilization; rinsing; crushing; main fermentation; pressing; post-fermentation; storage; filtration; bottling; Main & post fermentation stages are most important stages in the whole process and require accurate monitor of sugar, alcohol and concentration level of the solution.

In the preparation stage before main fermentation, brix needs to be adjusted based on the average brix level of used grapes. Accurate measurement is needed here or it will affect the quality and taste of the red wine. Liquid yeast needs to be carefully added to the fruit pulp. The amount is about 5%-10% of total fruit pulp. From here we need our in-line process refractometer to closely monitor the brix rate of fruit pulp.

Add liquid yeast and sugar if needed to keep the brix rate at a certain level.

The refractometer will also remind the operator when the required brix rate is achieved and read for post fermentation. At the post fermentation stage, real time concentration measurement becomes very important to determine if the required concentration of fruit pulp is reached.

Impacts of refraction control The refractive index of fermentation juice is a very important index in the process of wine fermentation. Fermentation is the process by which sugars in grape juice are converted into alcohol. In normal fermentation, the refractive index value decreases continuously. Through the change of refractive index value: 1. Can monitor the overall fermentation directly; 2. Can determine if the fermentation process is smooth; 3. Can monitor if the transfer rate from sugar to alcohol is at normal level; 4. Can monitor any anomalies during fermentation; 5. Can indicate whether the fermentation process is finished;

The GND-15 In-line Process Refractometer is designed base on refraction theory. It can provide real time alcohol, sugar and concentration measurement. It will not be affected by liquid bubbles, changing pressure and other sediments in the juice pulp. The GND-15 has been widely used in the food and beverage industry already. This instrument helps lots of manufacturers to improve their productivity, quality and efficiency in their production line. It can also save water, raw material and energy usage during the whole production process.

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Whatever happened to SOLVOL Soap?

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t was an essential item in every family home during the boom time of the 60s,70’s and beyond but despite its unique function, the Australian soap bar Solvol has been discontinued.

But manufacturing problems have been cited for the demise of the abrasive pumice bar with mighty grease-fighting power.

Solvol soap manufacturing could only be called an Australian success story which started in Australia in 1915, and was bought

by US-based WD-40 Company in 2000.

WD-40 Company general manager Nick Roberts said that the bar was deleted from their product lineup due to manufacturing challenges.

"Due to production circumstances outside of our control, the muchloved Solvol soap bar will no longer be manufactured and sold in Australia," Roberts said.

"After 105 wonderful years, we're hugely disappointed and saddened by this news and we know many of our customers are too."

Formula too harsh Roberts said production of the bar had long been carried out by specialist soap manufacturers in Sydney, but due to its "highly unique" formula, the manufacturers had found the production of Solvol to be very harsh on their equipment.

This eventually made them decide to stop manufacturing the Solvol bar altogether.

"While we did seek out alternatives, we simply couldn't find an acceptable replacement supplier to continue to make the current Solvol bar," he said.

According to Roberts, Solvol liquid hand scrub had been in the market for many years and encouraged consumers to try the "equally unique" product.

It is unclear which companies made the bars, but they were packaged by disability services provider Civic Industries in Sydney from 2010 to 2020.

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bars was wrapped-up and distributed onsite in Caringbah.

At the time, Civic Industries general manager Peter Moore said the partnership provided work for many staff and they hoped to find similar work.

"This partnership has allowed us to create meaningful work, whilst upskilling up to 50 supported employees, and providing significant opportunities for people living with disability," Moore explained "We hope to secure more work like this in the near future."

Ironically, as product dries up, soap stockpilers are trying to cash in, listing the bars on online auction sites for more than A$300.

Workers pining for the good old days can buy a 20 pack of 100g bars on eBay for A$340, which works out to A$17 per bar and several sellers are listing 100g twin packs for around A$90.

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• Australian Electrical Fitter FULL TIME SALESPERSON trade certificate.

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• Proven ability to carry SERVICE TECHNICIAN-MACHI out repair options quickly • Knowledge and experien NE TOOLS and • Utilising organisational and problem efficiently THE ROLE > Reportin ce in hydraulics -solving skills g to the Service Manage • Current drivers licence r, this position involves all aspects • Ability to machine and manufacture minor compon of mechanical, electrica ents and hydraulic fitting both l • Sound knowledge and within the workshop and experience in servicing our customer’s place of busines electroMACHINE TOOLS TECHNICAL mechanical assemblies s. The duties of this role SALES are as follows: PERSON Location: Dandenong THE ROLE > Salesperson • Ability to read and interpret South who will specialise in selling technical manuals, diagram • Mechanical repair and Machine Tools and Equipme s SERVIC and drawings breakdown maintenance nt and they will ideally E TECHNICIAN-MACHINE TOOLS of industria l machinery. need to have experience as a • Knowledge and experien Machinist, Sheet Metal Worker • Installation and commis THE ROLE > Reportin ce in machine tool alignme Coach Builder. The duties sioning of industrial machine or g to the Service Manage nts position and accuracy of this role are as follows: ry. r, this • Preventative maintenance involves all aspects of and servicing. mechanical, electrical • Telephone and Counter Sales.

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1ST-YEAR METAL FABRICATION APPRENTICE

Bomac Engineering is a familyrun business that has been fabricating cranes and fall arrest systems out of SE Melbourne for more than 30 years.

Unit 1/153 Wedgewood Rd, Hallam VIC 3803

OFFICE ADMIN ALL-ROUNDER The role is permanent, part-time initially 25 hours per week, with some flexibility on specific days and times.

Job tasks and responsibilities will involve • Phone and reception duty • Type quotes (details provided by engineers) • Filing and organising paperwork for each job • Invoicing customers once orders are received • Book outgoing freight • Managing servicing contracts including scheduling and invoicing • General office duties as required • Communicate with customers regarding quotes, jobs in process and following up after jobs have been installed Skills and experience We are looking for someone who can work autonomously with minimal supervision and who possesses the following qualities: • Reliable and punctual • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Basic numeracy skills (basic maths, ability to convert lengths from mm to cm or metres) • Able to take initiative • Organised and able to prioritise tasks to manage your own time • Professional manner • Willingness to learn new skills as required Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel are necessary. Experience with MYOB software is preferable.

Experience in a small business environment would be a plus. You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

When applying, please include a cover letter addressing the above requirements and outlining any relevant experience you would bring to the role.

Job benefits and perks Secure, onsite parking, and close to the Hallam train station, so public transport is also an option. Flexibility around days and hours worked

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As part of our team, you will undertake a four-year apprenticeship with a registered training organisation to become a qualified fabricator. The first three years will require the successful applicant to attend off-the-job training one day per week. The final year will be spent within the normal working team.

A Certificate III Engineering Fabrication Apprenticeship with Bomac Engineering will involve • Cutting, drilling and welding metal products to produce parts.

• Utilising various equipment such as hand and machine tools, welding equipment both manual and robotic as well as computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines.

• Utilising various techniques for assembling fabrication parts and structures.

• Aligning and fixing pieces together through welding, bolting, or riveting.

• Adding the finishing touch to products: cleaning, filing, and applying protective finishes.

• Understanding detailed drawings or specifications to determine the required materials and equipment for the job.

• Attending various work sites to install finished products.

Skills and experience • Basic knowledge of hand tools • Commitment and enthusiasm with a genuine interest in engineering • Effective English communication (spoken and written) skills • Basic maths skills – successful applicants will be required to complete a test during the interview phase • An outgoing and friendly personality Preferred but not essential: • Manual Drivers licence (if over the age of 18) • Outside interests that demonstrate hands on practical skills • Ability to read and comprehend 2D drawings • Completion of an Engineering or Mechanical VET course at school

50 Greens Road, Dandenong South FOOD INGREDIENTS PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Production Supervisor for manufacturer and packer of dry food ingredients, including seeds, grains, flour, nuts, herbs and spices.

Submit cover letter and resume to bomac@bomac.com.au

Our field technicians are self-starters, work with minimal supervision, are computer literate and enjoy working with and meeting new people.

You will work in an interesting variety of environments and compressed air applications.

Submit cover letter and resume to : employment@kaishan.com.au

Duties and responsibilities • Planning and overseeing production schedule, and reporting directly to the Managing Director • Managing and working with existing production team, including staff rostering • Overseeing use of production equipment and machinery and training production staff • Maintaining food safety and HACCP systems, and overseeing cleanliness of production facilities • Maintaining quality control over incoming goods and manufactured food ingredients • Assisting with stock control and production planning Qualifications and attributes • Previous experience in food manufacturing industry is essential • Food safety and HACCP system knowledge and training • Ability to work with and manage and supervise staff • Ability to multi-task • Basic computer literacy and experience with food production and packing equipment Timings, remuneration and benefits • Full time role, Monday to Friday, 8.00 – 5.00pm.

• Annual salary of $70,000 plus superannuation.

• 10% staff discount from our retail store.

Submit cover letter and resume to vs@hindustan.com.au

KM Tubular is a manufacturer of steel commercial furniture located in Altona North, VIC 3025 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/ WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER This is a newly created position working closely with our Production Manager and Foreman to ensure all jobs are completed on time and to the highest standards possible.

We are seeking a Production Assistant/ Warehouse Controller who possesses the following: • Attention to detail to ensure all products meet client’s specifications • Ability to communicate with clients to ensure that they are kept up to date with the status of their orders • Control pick ups and deliveries for customers and suppliers • Methodical in workflow and able to work under pressure to ensure completion dates are met • Ability to manage multiple tasks and “think on your feet” • Ability to plan/forecast • Well organised team player • Positive attitude, an eye for detail and a need to take pride in their work • Computer Skills • Forklift licence will be an advantage Duties include:

Please include a cover letter with your application demonstrating how you meet the above criteria and why you would like to start a career in metal fabrication.

Please note only candidates with Australian citizenship or permanent working rights will be considered for this role. All candidates will be expected to comply with current public health orders.

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Locations - VIC. NSW. QLD SERVICE TECHNICIAN Due to our constant growth in the supply and servicing of air compressors and systems, we are in need of experienced and aspiring technicians to man our fleet of mobile workshops.

• Maintain and monitor stock levels of all inventory to achieve production deadlines • Monitor progress of all orders to ensure completion dates are met • Coordinate pick-ups and deliveries for both customers and suppliers • Communication with customers on status of orders Please note: KM Tubular is required to comply with government mandated vaccination directions and all employees must be vaccinated against COVID 19.

Submit cover letter and resume to: admin@kmtubular.com.au

We pay top dollar commensurate with experience and capability.

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