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Supply chain resilience. It’s important, we’re told.

Remember in March when the Evergreen Marine vessel, Ever Given, ran aground in Egypt’s Suez Canal while attempting to turn in the narrow channel? Well, it blocked an important shipping lane – a critical chokepoint for global oil trade and other commodities.

Registered to Panama, the ship was travelling from China to Rotterdam in the Netherlands. It was passing through the canal heading towards the Mediterranean when it got stuck. At the time, inbound and outbound traffic was indeed blocked, vessel tracking websites confirmed.

In a matter of days, a salvage company, Boskalis, re-floated the Ever Given, enabling free passage through the canal.

So, why is this relevant to Australia? Well, the situation had potential to constrain the container supply chain which isn’t great when the global freight industry is reeling from the ongoing Covid-19 impact.

Delays in container trade would exacerbate supply issues for manufacturers already experiencing supply issues with parts and components needed to make headway on trailer manufacturing backlogs.

Tony McMullan, CEO of the Truck Industry Council, said that even though global parts shortages were impacting Australian truck sales, economic policy incentives appeared to be helping to steer the

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nation through a disruptive period.

He added that the relationship between demand and supply is also becoming tight, referencing a shortage of electronic semi-conductors – the chips used in electronic control units which control engine, transmission, braking as well as heating and cooling systems in heavy vehicles. Tony says modern vehicles without these control modules simply will not operate.

Earlier this year, at the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show, ARTSA Institute released a guide, which according to executive member, Dr Peter Hart, aims to reduce the risk of workshops fitting poor quality or inadequately rated safety-critical parts as well as providing an understanding of the different types of replacement parts available in the market. He is concerned that there are many types of replacement parts that have no requirements to meet a standard meaning the fitment of specific safety-critical parts could compromise the safety of truck drivers and other road users.

ARTSA Institute’s important work here demonstrates a need for heavy vehicle owners, operators, workshops and even retailers and industry bodies to be mindful of the parts they invest in. It could save lives.

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10 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.

24 Economy Australia’s resources industry is generating hundreds of billions of dollars in exports which is going a long way to help the pandemic-stricken economy make a resurgent comeback.

26 Modern Road Tankers Holmwood support Males Fuel, Liquip International demonstrates the power of Swift and Byford Equipment unveils a new dolly.

32 Trailer Builder The latest trailer building developments and deliveries across Australia.

38 Tippers In addition to tippers we look at cylinders and the QuickSilver liner.

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46 Metal Special Two dominant forces in metal extrusion and material supply elaborate on their value proposition for the truck, trailer and rigid body building scene.

50 Trailer Building Materials/Components Specialists in their respective fields demonstrate the importance of their trailer building wares.

44 66 Women in Industry Nominations have closed and the finalists for the 2021 Women in Industry Awards have been revealed.

68 Industry Icon Graham Lusty is celebrating a monumental milestone – 50 years in the trailer manufacturing industry this year.

70 Fleet of the Month Followmont Transport celebrates its history with a new commemorative limited edition Mack Super-Liner.

72 World Map Excellent quality and service are top priorities for Cargo Floor, the Netherlands-based manufacturer of the CargoMatic system for trucks and trailers.

74 What’s On Upcoming shows and field days.

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NEWS

Heavy vehicle rest areas in WA to get the $14M treatment Major upgrades on 14 heavy vehicle rest areas in regional Western Australia will soon

The Pilbara and Mid-West regions will see the bulk of the rest area improvements.

commence.

The locations were determined during extensive consultation with peak industry groups, including the Transport Workers Union (WA Branch), Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA and Western Roads Federation.

Industry priorities comprised major upgrades at Newman, Auski, Karijini and Leonora, and improvements at 10 key heavy vehicles sites in the Pilbara, Mid-West Gascoyne,

urgent upgrades with works to commence

“This funding would not have been possible

Wheatbelt, Goldfields-Esperance and South-

shortly.

if not for the tireless campaigning of union

West regions, including waterproofing, better

“I’d like to thank the Commonwealth for

members and all transport workers should

access and facilities.

their financial contribution and the transport

be grateful for the hard work of TWU

The 2022-23 program, which has an

industry for all their work on the program.”

members,” said State Secretary Tim Dawson.

allocation of $36 million, will also be

The Transport Workers Union commends the

“I want to thank member for Balcatta,

developed through consultation with industry.

WA State Government for recognising the

David Michael MLA, who has been a

The State and Commonwealth governments

importance of truck drivers, by committing

tireless advocate for truck drivers and the

have committed $50 million under the Freight

to essential and humane infrastructure in

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti, who should

Vehicle Productivity Improvements Program

the form of safe and appropriate rest stop

be commended for her ongoing support of

for improvements across the State road

amenities on the highways of Western

transport workers and their union, the TWU.

network.

Australia.

Their recognition of how essential transport

“Freight drivers provide an essential service

This comes as the State Government has

workers are and were throughout the

and it’s important we have the necessary

committed to an initial $14 million dollars’

pandemic should be commended.

amenities and facilities available in regional

worth of funding and a further $36 million

“With this State Government’s willingness

WA that these drivers need,” said Transport

in the 2022-23 budget, a total of $50 million

to consult with industry and union

Minister, Rita Saffioti.

to upgrade vital infrastructure and build truck

members, together we can make significant

“We’ve worked with the transport industry

bay amenities that will make a significant

improvements to the lives of truck drivers and

to finalise 14 high priority locations across

difference in the lives of long-distance truck

ensure the funding is directed to the correct

regional WA that will receive $14 million of

drivers.

places.”

Toll shares rollover risk management guide

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Transport and logistics company, Toll

specific hazards and risks associated with

The guide focuses mostly on road transport

Group, has released a guide on how to

containerised loads, how parties in the

and recommends the reader to seek

manage rollover risk associated with freight

supply chain can control, eliminate or

further advice if their transport task is

transported on the road within shipping

minimise the risk of rollovers, which parties

multimodal.

containers.

are likely to hold legal obligations under

Toll’s resource also serves as an explainer

The document Managing container-laden

Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws and

for CoR, who the consignor is and their

heavy vehicle rollover risk – A guide for

where further information and resources

obligation as well as an outline of the

Toll’s customers and clients explains the

can be found.

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Linfox Armaguard Group CEO retires, successor named

Armaguard Group Executive Chairman, Peter Fox.

Armaguard leadership role for 12 months.

and growth over the last three years.

“I’d like to thank Annette for her passion

“I have the utmost faith and confidence

and dedication over her time with

in Mick’s ability to take the business

Armaguard, and wish her all the very best

forward,” said Fox.

in her retirement from full time executive

Armaguard Group continues to focus on

life,” said Armaguard Group Executive

supporting customers and communities

Chairman, Peter Fox.

through the Covid-19 recovery, and has its

“The Linfox Armaguard Board of Directors

sights firmly set on building a sustainable

and I are pleased to announce that Mick

future for currency management and

Cronin has been appointed Chief Executive

innovation.

Officer of Armaguard Group.”

Armaguard began operations as the

Cronin is an accomplished team leader

Armoured Car Division of Mayne Nickless

with over 25 years of experience with

in Melbourne in 1938, later expanding

leading organisations across all aspects of

across Australia in the following decades.

the supply chain.

Linfox acquired Armaguard in 2003 and

He joined Armaguard as NSW State

has since grown to become Armaguard

Secure transport and protection business,

Operations Manager in 2003, before he

Group.

Linfox Armaguard Group, has confirmed a

became NSW State Manager. Cronin was

For more than 80 years, the business has

leadership change.

then appointed National Manager General

provided secure transport and protection

Mick Cronin has been appointed CEO of

Retail at Linfox. He left Linfox in 2007

for cash and precious goods for major

Linfox Armaguard Group, effective 19 July

to pursue other opportunities, before

banks and organisations.

2021.

returning in 2018 as President Retail.

Armaguard Group is a leader in secure

Annette Carey has retired from the

As Linfox President Retail, Cronin has led

currency supply chain and technology

position of CEO, Linfox Armaguard Group.

Linfox’s Retail business unit to a strong

solutions across Australia, New Zealand

Annette deferred retirement to take on the

position in safety, customer engagement

and Southeast Asia.

Qube installs Australia’s largest solar farm The delivery and installation of Australia’s

Qube Logistics, AAT and LCR Group

method, where the transformers were

largest solar farm required collaboration

working together, the complex and

shifted from the trailer into position on the

between several Qube divisions.

delicate discharge under hook at AAT, took

vibrations pads where they will stay for the

The Qube teams reportedly worked with

eight hours, before the transformers were

life of the solar farm.

Sterling and Wilson, the engineering,

placed onto LCR’s new 16-axle trailer.

When in operation, the Western Downs

procurement and construction contractor,

After complex route surveys and the

Solar Project will produce enough power

that is building the solar site in the Western

issuing of permits, the transformers

for 235,000 homes from 460MW of panels

Downs region of Queensland, as part of the

travelled from the Port of Brisbane to the

holding up to 150MW of battery energy

Western Downs Green Hub, located near

Western Downs site, taking three days per

storage potential.

Chinchilla, 300km northeast of Brisbane.

The most recent aspect of the project

transformer and under police escort which

“This project showcases the unique

is required when crossing onto the wrong

capability of the Qube business to deliver

involved the customs clearance, transport

side of the road.

sophisticated logistics solutions by

and installation of two 200,000kg

Once arriving on site, the installation

leveraging the service offerings across our

transformers. With a combined team

process was very complex, according

business,” said Qube. “Well done to the

including Qube Global, Qube Renewables,

to Qube, involving the jack and skate

teams involved in this complex project.”

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NHVR welcomes Barnaby Joyce’s appointment The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

McCormack for his support.

to make ourselves a team that is formidable

(NHVR) has welcomed the appointment of

“Michael was a strong advocate for

for the next election,” said Joyce. “This

Barnaby Joyce as Federal Infrastructure and

regional communities and I thank him for

is about first and foremost the people of

Transport Minister and thanked outgoing

his ongoing support of the NHVR.

Australia.”

Minister Michael McCormack.

“I have no doubt that he will continue to

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison – who is

NHVR Chair, Duncan Gay, said he looked

play a role in championing the importance

currently in quarantine at The Lodge having

forward to working with Joyce to continue

of heavy vehicle safety well into the future.”

returned from the recent 47th G7 summit

to grow safety, productivity and efficiency

Earlier this week, McCormack lost

held in the UK – has welcomed Joyce to the

across the heavy vehicle industry.

leadership of the National Party to Joyce.

role of Leader of the Nationals and soon to

“On behalf of NHVR staff, Chief Executive

When McCormack wass asked by

be Deputy Prime Minister.

and the Board, I congratulate Barnaby and

mainstream media if he was disappointed

“I look forward to working closely together

welcome him to the role,” said Gay.

by the result of the spill motion he said

to ensure Australia continues its recovery

“Barnaby has always been a supporter

‘that’s democracy’ and promptly thanked

from Covid-19 and the recession it caused,”

of delivering improved transport and

his colleagues for the privilege of serving

said Morrison.

infrastructure outcomes.

them.

Morrison thanked McCormack for his

“I look forward to working with him to

Joyce is expected to be sworn in as the new

service as Deputy Prime Minister.

continue to deliver national consistency and

Deputy Prime Minister.

“Michael will continue to be an invaluable

reform for the heavy vehicle industry and

He added the leadership spill was a

member of the National Party,” he said.

improved road safety for all road users.”

democratic decision of the party.

“And a passionate advocate for regional

Gay also thanked outgoing Minister Michael

“The task going ahead first and foremost is

and rural communities.”

Freight council welcomes leadership change An incorporated association that discusses

in June 2016.

in her future endeavours.”

Western Australia’s freight and logistics

The Freight and Logistics Council of WA

Lockwood said it has been an honour to

activities has appointed a new leader.

was established in March 2009.

Chair the Freight and Logistics Council of

Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti, has

“I would like to congratulate Megan

WA for the last five years.

welcomed the announcement that Megan

McCracken on her appointment as the

“During that time there has been

McCracken will be appointed the new

Chair of the Freight and Logistics Council

a significant increase in the level of

Chair of the Freight and Logistics Council

of WA,” said Saffioti.

recognition of the role of the sector by the

of WA from August.

“Ms McCracken has experience serving

Government and the Community.

McCracken brings extensive knowledge

on many boards and committees in the

“It was a privilege to work with Federal

to the role from her three decades of

freight and logistics industry and I look

Government on the development of

experience in the resources, automotive,

forward to working with her to progress

the National Freight and Supply Chain

energy and rail industries in Western

Western Australia’s freight and logistics

Strategy and with the Western Australian

Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.

activities.

Government on several key freight

She has served on several boards and

“Her background and experience will

initiatives.

committees in the freight and logistics

ensure the Council is well positioned to

“It has also been an honour to work

industry and since 2017 has Chaired

continue to improve Western Australia’s

collaboratively with the council members

the Board of the National Association of

freight and logistics future.

from both industry and government to

Women in Operations.

“I thank Nicole Lockwood, the outgoing

achieve these outcomes.”

She will succeed the current Chair, Nicole

Chair of the Council, for her exemplary

Lockwood will assist McCracken with the

Lockwood, who was appointed to the role

service since June 2016 and wish her well

position transition.

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NEWS

Qube signs $1.67B sale A consortium has acquired Moorebank

The Consortium expects MLP to become a

The LOGOS Consortium will acquire the 243

Logistics Park (MLP), Australia’s largest

fully automated port-to-site rail link with

hectares of MLP for c.$1.67 billion, with an

intermodal freight facility, for $1.67 billion.

long-term cost advantages that will improve

end estimated value of $4.2 billion once

LOGOS announced the signing of a binding

supply chain predictability and offer labour

the site is fully developed. The successful

agreement with Qube for the acquisition

efficiency and stock availability.

acquisition of the MLP site increases

which it claims is a landmark investment

Qube Managing Director, Paul Digney, is

LOGOS’s Australian and New Zealand

by a consortium of leading investors

looking forward to partnering with LOGOS

assets under management to $11.5 billion,

committed to furthering the logistics,

Consortium “to realise MLP as Australia’s

emphasising its commitment to market-

e-commerce and distribution landscape in

leading logistics site and to build on the

leading investment and development in the

Australia.

value of the infrastructure that Qube

sector.

LOGOS has joined with existing partners,

already built at the precinct.”

The LOGOS Consortium is also well

Ivanhoé Cambridge, AustralianSuper, and

MLP’s location, according to LOGOS, is

advanced in developing plans to deploy

TCorp (NSW Treasury Corporation) as well

strategic, providing direct access to the

the largest array of rooftop solar panels

as a new partner, AXA IM Alts, to deliver

M5 motorway, M7 motorway, and Hume

on a single site in Australia, powering the

this milestone strategic investment.

Highway, servicing key freight corridors

extensive automation on-site. Extensive

In addition to its investment alongside the

through New South Wales.

green buffers together with biodiversity

consortium, LOGOS is appointed as the

“The supply chain benefits offered by

offsets and elements of site design and

investment and development manager for

the increased access to freight by rail

layout will reduce the heat emissions

MLP.

over road will benefit the tenants of MLP

from the site by approximately 4oC.

MLP is Australia’s largest intermodal freight

enormously, and the connectivity between

Additionally, all new buildings on-site will

facility, offering industrial warehousing

Port Botany, the distribution centre at

achieve a market leading level of Greenstar

opportunities and rail-to-port connectivity.

Moorebank and the warehouses on site

certification for industrial development.

The site includes approximately 243

will offer unparalleled operational savings

The national significance of the MLP

hectares of land which will be developed

for importers and exporters,” said LOGOS

development project has been recognised

into high quality industrial property and

Head of Australia and New Zealand, Darren

by both the Federal and NSW Governments,

infrastructure including potential for up

Searle.

with more than $500 million of combined

to 850,000 square metres of warehouse

“The site benefits extend far beyond just

investment in MLP and infrastructure that

opportunities directly adjacent to Australia’s

the tenants. By 2030, MLP is aiming to

benefits the site. MLP is expected to deliver

largest rail intermodal facilities with direct

reduce Sydney and interstate truck travel

over $11 billion in economic benefits over

linkage to Port Botany.

by 243,000km per day, and lower carbon

30 years through improved productivity,

The acquisition is reported to place the

emissions by the equivalent of removing

reduced business costs, reduced growth in

Logos Consortium at the heart of a logistics

11,000 vehicles from the road for a

congestion and a better environment.

revolution and will increase goods transfer

full year. We are proud to have leading

The transaction is subject to various

efficiencies between Port Botany and the

sustainable practices and outcomes at the

approvals, including the consent of

rest of Australia.

centre of our investment process.”

Moorebank Intermodal Company and FIRB.

Vale Steve Post The Founding Chairman of Transafe WA

statement.

outcomes rather than simply talk. His

recently passed away after a battle with

“As Chair of this Association since its

passion was fuelled by the experiences of

brain cancer.

incorporation in 2012, it was Steve’s vision

his many roles in industry from owner driver

Steve Post died on 24 June 2021.

to provide a forum for industry to share

to risk assessor, and by his genuine care for

“A passionate and dedicated advocate

information and progress positive change

people, and for what he felt was right.

for the road transport industry in Western

that would ensure personal and industry

“Our deepest sympathy has been extended

Australia, Steve strove for safe and fair

risk was absolutely minimised.

to Carole, Matthew, Kate and Louisa – his

outcomes for individuals, industry and

“Steve was a forward thinker who

wife and children whom he adored – and to

the community,” Transafe WA said in a

determinedly worked to ensure positive

the extended Post family.”

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NEWS

Nominations open for 2021 Australian Freight Industry Awards

Freight and logistics operators across Australia are invited to support the awards by nominating for one or more categories.

The Victorian Transport Association (VTA)

and Sustainable Environment Award.

“Last year saw a record number of entries,

Ryder, Bachelor Girl’s Tania Doko, and The

is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIA).

and with the industry working harder than

guests at the 2021 awards presentation,

“After a year-long hiatus from presenting

ever to keep the nation moving, no doubt

following a sumptuous three-course meal,

the awards in person due to Covid, that

there are many fantastic achievements

with beverages provided throughout the

we can present the awards in person this

worthy of celebrating,” said Anderson.

evening.

year is another reason to celebrate, and we

Criteria for the awards can be viewed by

“You can book tickets with confidence

look forward to gathering as an industry to

the VTA website. Nominations can also

as all purchases made before Saturday,

honour our winners and finalists and enjoy

be submitted online with a deadline of

21 August are fully refundable should

each other’s company,” said VTA CEO,

Monday, 16 August.

postponement or cancellation be necessary

Peter Anderson.

Nominations are open for the following

The AFIA will return to the Palladium

due to Covid settings,” said Anderson.

at Crown Melbourne on Saturday, 4

“We look forward to a sensational evening

award categories: Female Leadership

September, for an extravaganza celebrating

celebrating everything that is great about

Award; Investment in People Award;

Australia’s country’s greatest entertainers in

this amazing country, together with the

Application of Technology Award; Young

an Australian Super Band first. Taxi Ride’s

phenomenal efforts of our transport

Achiever Award; Best Practice Safety Award;

Jason Singh, Boom Crash Opera’s Dale

industry.”

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NEWS

FMH Group acquires road train fleet Holding company, FMH Group, has

market and highly respected leadership

34 years.

acquired a leading general freight carrier.

and I’m very excited to be bringing them

“I am so pleased to see our company

FMH Group has acquired GKR Transport,

into the fold.

become part of a group like FMH Group,

an express service provider with transit

“The acquisition will allow us to offer a

which has the technology and track-record

capability in the East-West-East Lane.

superior transit service to customers across

to be able to take it to the next level.”

GKR Transport will be joining Niche

the FMH Group shipping freight from the

As FMH Group is a diversified logistics

Logistics, BagTrans and efm Warehousing

eastern seaboard to Perth and/or return.”

services organisation, all the companies

in the transportation and warehousing

GKR Transport will retain its existing

within the Group are independent.

division of FMH Group, known as Logistics

identity and will continue to operate

“Having a leading specialist provider in

Holdings Australia.

self-sufficiently but aligned to the Group

our Group gives us another bow to draw

The Group’s other two divisions are

strategy. The acquisition is also beneficial

upon in customer solution design,” said

fourth-party logistics (efm Logistics) and

for GKR Transport, whose founder, Kevin

Slagter.

technology (FLIP).

FMH Group CEO, Simon Slagter, said

Small, started the business in 1985 and

“Our 4PL, efm, remains 100 per cent

will continue with the company.

independent and will operate at an arms-

the acquisition is aligned to the Group’s

“I am proud to have been part of building

length from GKR Transport.

strategy of expanding reach and service

up such a successful company,” said Small.

“They will be subject to the same

offering.

“We are delighted to acquire GKR

“I owe my thanks and gratitude to fellow

stringent screening process that efm

directors, David and Paul, and to our

undertakes for all its carriers.”

Transport,” he said.

dedicated management and staff for

GKR Transport will reportedly be retaining

“GKR Transport has a strong brand in the

making our success possible over the past

its existing customer base and workforce.

Linfox supports oval development near Alice Springs Transport and logistics company, Linfox,

the MCG, Executive Manager of Turf,

life,” she said.

supported the re-development of the Santa

Michael Salvatore, visited the Santa Teresa

“The Santa Teresa community have been

Teresa Oval.

community in 2019 to provide consultancy

patient and waiting for this day for a long

Linfox loaded league-sized goal posts, goal

on the Oval’s turf maintenance and

time, and while it is a shame not to be

post pads and a large mower from the

growth.

there for it on the day of its launch, we

MCG onto a Linfox vehicle for safe delivery.

In addition to the financial contribution to

cannot wait to see photos and video of the

“Thanks to the MCC Foundation,

make the re-grassing of the Santa Teresa

locals enjoying and playing on their own

Melbourne Football Club and Atyenhenge-

Oval possible, the MCC Foundation has

hallowed turf.

Atherre Aboriginal Corporation for the

also donated league-sized goal posts and

“Making sport, and the opportunity to

opportunity to help build this important

goal post pads as well as one of the MCG’s

participate in sport, available to everyone

legacy,” Linfox said in a statement.

grass mowers to assist with ongoing

and breaking down the barriers that

Earlier this month, the Melbourne Cricket

maintenance.

prevent anyone participating in sport, is a

Club (MCC) Foundation, as a major

While Covid-19 denied the opportunity

key principle of the MCC Foundation and

partner of the project, officially launched

for an MCC Foundation delegation to be

also our MCC members.

the newly-grassed Santa Teresa Oval, in

present at the launch, MCC Foundation

“I’d also like to thank Linfox and the Fox

partnership with the Melbourne Football

Chair, Sally Macindoe said she was

Family Foundation for generously donating

Club and the Atyenhenge Atherre

delighted that the community was able to

their freight services to transport the goal

Aboriginal Corporation (AAAC).

enjoy first use of ‘the MCG of the desert’.

posts, goal post pads and the MCG mower

Through the MCC’s role as manager of

“It is wonderful to see the Oval come to

to Santa Teresa.”

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NEWS

DHL receives inaugural certification Contract logistics solution provider, DHL

culture, employee experience and the

Chain employees with the knowledge that

Supply Chain, has been recognised as a

leadership behaviours proven to deliver

they need to deliver the best quality service

‘Great Place to Work’ in Australia.

market-leading revenue and increased

“The team’s dedication to promoting a

innovation.

for customers each day.

“We are so proud of our employee

culture of #ConnectedPeople, who truly

“We congratulate DHL Supply Chain

engagement across Australia,” said DHL

enjoy what they do at DHL Supply Chain, is

Australia, on their Certification,” said

Supply Chain Australia, Country Manager

the reason we have had such stellar survey

Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Best

Human Resources, Carolyn Gorrey. We

results,” said DHL Supply Chain Australia

Workplace List Research at Great Place

are continuously pushing ourselves to

and New Zealand CEO, Saul Resnick. “We

to Work. “Organisations that earn their

strengthen our culture further with each

are really proud to have achieved this

employees’ trust create great workplace

passing year. Employees are at the heart of

certification.”

cultures that deliver outstanding business

Submissions were judged according to

results.”

our business and continue to be our focus.”

Every year, Great Place to Work, a global

the following criteria: Credibility, Respect,

DHL Supply Chain Australia annually

people analytics and consulting firm,

Fairness, Pride and Camaraderie. Using

invests in its employees running various

assesses the work experience of employees

employee feedback, certification confirms

HR initiatives to continuously improve

through their certification program. In

that seven out of 10 employees have a

working conditions and motivate its teams.

2020, more than 10,000 organisations

consistently positive experience at DHL

For example, the Certified Supply Chain

participated in the survey process,

Supply Chain Australia. Great Place to

Specialist (CSCS) learning program offers

representing the voices of 10.2 million

Work is the global authority on workplace

various curriculums, equipping DHL Supply

employees in 92 countries.

Cameron’s deploys safetyoptimised custom rigid in QLD A new vehicle joining Cameron’s fleet has

for some time now, according to Morris.

Morris added that the TransKing winches are

been customised for optimal operator safety

“When Transking Managing Director,

also great.

and will service key clients around Brisbane

Lindsay King, demonstrated the Quickstrap

“They take less effort to realise more down

and the Gold Coast.

MK II in action, it seemed a natural

force than a standard drum winch,” he said.

Cameron’s is taking delivery of a Volvo

progression to fit them to our vehicles,” he

“The cantilever winch handle and clockwise

FE 6×4 with a 12-pallet rigid body

said.

rotation of the tensioner removes all risk of

manufactured by Alltruck Bodies.

“For years now the transport industry has

drivers slipping and hitting their head or face

The vehicle, according to Cameron’s

suffered drivers with shoulder and elbow

on the side of the vehicle.”

National Fleet Manager, Greg Morris, will

injuries through trying to throw load binder

Morris said Cameron’s is always on the

work out of the company’s depot at Yatala,

straps across freight when restraining loads.

lookout for new technology and innovative

Queensland, and is expected to see active

“The Quickstrap system removes the need

equipment that will reduce risk of injury.

service in late July 2021.

for drivers to climb steps to pass straps over

“The Australian made TransKing Quickstrap

“The body has been purpose built with a

loads and from trying to throw straps over

low height (max. height 3.4m) so we are

loads.

MK II fulfils that requirement.”

Award winning load restraint technology

able to service a number of customers with

“It can all be done safely with little effort

specialist, TransKing, has supported

height access limitations,” said Morris. “This

from the ground. The driver just hooks the

Australia’s road transport industry for more

rigid has a number of outstanding featuring

load binder strap into the Quickstrap using

than 25 years. As a result of continuous

including Fleetmark Pronto buckle-less

an extension pole and then pulls the strap

development, the original equipment

curtains, TransKing winches and Transking

across the load from the other side of the

manufacturer expanded its portfolio

Quickstrap MK II.” Cameron’s has been using TransKing winches

vehicle. It is quick, it takes little effort and

earlier this year following the launch of

most of all it is safe.”

Quickstrap MK II.

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NEWS

Wiseway breaks into US market Integrated logistics provider, Wiseway, with

synergies and partnerships across Wiseway’s

fourth largest inbound freight destination

operations in Australia, New Zealand and

global network.

globally, making it the ideal next step for

China, will commence ground operations at

“This is an exciting milestone in our well

Wiseway to expand and diversify its global

a new branch based in Los Angeles, effective

measured growth journey which started in

operations.

July 2021.

Australia more than 10 years ago, and this

“We have a strong track record in

This development follows a need to satisfy

step will expand our addressable market,

successfully growing our business across

growing demand for Trans-Pacific integrated

diversify our income streams, and cement our

borders in new and complementary

logistics services and is also a significant step

position as a global freight and integrated

markets,” said Tong.

in the company’s organic growth strategy.

logistics operator.”

“Our experience in global operations and our

“Building on growing demand for Trans-

Wiseway has completed the required

strong balance sheet will ensure a smooth

Pacific logistics services from our existing

registration process and will operate a lean

execution of this opportunity and create

customer base, I am pleased to announce

model for its in-country operations with a

long-term value for our customers and

that we have accelerated our growth in the

highly experienced team strategically based

shareholders.”

US by establishing on-the-ground strategic

in Los Angeles, California.

The new US route joins Wiseway’s expanding

presence in California,” said Wiseway CEO,

Los Angeles is a strategic hub in Australia’s

global network and operations across

Roger Tong.

Trans-Pacific trade, being the largest inbound

Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific,

“Establishing our local capabilities through

and outbound freight destination in North

including established branches in Guangzhou

our US branch will help meet the growing

America according to The Bureau of the

and Shanghai, and will allow the company

demand from our existing customers while

Infrastructure, Transport, and Regional

to extend its operations to new shipping

opening new opportunities for revenue

Economics (BITRE) in 2020. It is also the

destinations.

SAF-Holland commits to NSW market with latest appointment Equipment specialist, SAF-Holland Australia,

service New South Wales customers,

safety – I will be encouraging its uptake

has appointed a new Area Sales & Service

promote SAF-Holland products as well

among fleets throughout New South

Manager in New South Wales, effective this

as build and maintain strong customer

Wales,” said Coles.

week.

relationships.

“Other products in the SAF-Holland range,

Joey Coles has accepted the role and

“I have 15 years of experience around fifth

such as SAF INTRA and YORK axles and

reports to SAF-Holland Australia Sales

wheel couplings and understand what our

suspensions, Mark V landing legs, V.Orlandi

Director, Stephen Vranesic.

customers expect,” said Coles. “I have

couplings, Holland Kingpins and pintle

“I am excited to be joining a team

valuable relationships within the transport

hooks provide our customers with a one

passionate about the transport industry,”

industry throughout New South Wales and

stop shop.

said Coles. “The team – led by Managing

service is one of my main priorities. Having

“I understand the cost and frustrations

Director, Mario Colosimo, and Sales

these relationships will allow me to build

with having a vehicle off the road and aim

Director, Stephen Vranesic – understand

on the SAF-Holland Group brands including

to minimise this for all of my customers

the industry and what it takes to keep our

Neway, V.Orlandi and York.”

throughout New South Wales.

customers on the road. Our global aim

As for geographical areas of focus, Covid-

“I’m proud to be a part of a team that is

says it all ‘We will be the ultimate supplier

permitting, Coles aims to visit regional

passionate about the transport industry and

of excellent components, systems and

New South Wales in the coming months

understand what our customers require. I

services which drive the success of our fleet

and check in with fleets and trailer builders

look forward to helping promote the SAF-

customers in the global commercial vehicle

operating in metropolitan Sydney.

Holland brand and working closely with our

industry.”

“SAF-Holland’s ELI-te fifth wheel

customers.”

In his newly appointed capacity as Area

technology, and air release, for example,

In other news, SAF-Holland offers SAF TIRE

Sales & Service Manager, Coles will actively

enhances driver coupling efficiency and

PILOT – the latest in tyre pressure control.

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Followmont Transport set to open newest facility Followmont Transport’s newest depot will

location features drivers’ sleeping quarters,

with a water harvesting system as well as

open this month in Toowoomba.

on-site bulk fuelling facilities, a wash bay,

panels on the roof providing 30 kilowatts of

Located on Rielly Street in the suburb

a workshop pit and 20 metre wide awning

solar power.

of Torrington, the 20,000 square metre

for undercover loading.

Operating 24/7, this new Followmont depot

facility has been purposely designed

The facility has been designed to

will accommodate 40 team members and

and constructed in co-operation with

accommodate access for roadtrains.

is intended to have the capability to handle

Followmont’s regular project and property

The new depot replaces the original

Followmont’s growth over the next decade.

manager Bootooloo Property.

Toowoomba depot from which Followmont

“We would not be able to obtain this level

Constructed at a cost of $9 million, the

has operated for the past six years and

of growth without the hard work and

3,000 square metre is complimented

will act as a link for the Western region

dedication of our Group Property, Facilities

by 300 square metres of office space

highway corridor between Brisbane and

and Project Manager, Cassie Eivers and her

which will accommodate Followmont’s

Toowoomba, and Emerald and North

team,” said Followmont Managing Director

rapidly increasing freight profile for in

Queensland.

Mark Tobin.

the region and is an indication of the

The business has recently acquired another

“Bootooloo work well in conjunction with

company’s commitment to invest in regional

five properties in regional Queensland and

our preferred builder, McNab, to ensure our

Queensland and New South Wales.

another site identical to this latest facility is

depots are state of the art and facilitate all

Located only two minutes’ drive from the

due to open later this month in Emerald.

of our requirements for the future of our

existing Followmont depot site, this new

Environmental sustainability is enhanced

business.”

ECONOMY

A career with lustre AUSTRALIA’S RESOURCES INDUSTRY IS GENERATING HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN EXPORTS WHICH IS GOING A LONG WAY TO HELP THE PANDEMIC-STRICKEN ECONOMY MAKE A RESURGENT COMEBACK. Export earnings for the 2020-21 financial year will reach a record $310 billion, with the

Low loaders are keeping heavy mining machines on the move.

highest-ever shipments of iron ore and a coal bounce-back expected, according to a June quarter forecast.

The report, which was released by Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, expects exports to increase by another 8.0 per cent in the 2021-22 financial year to $334 billion.

Mineral exports are showing continued improvements due to rebounds from the Covid-19 pandemic, with demand increasing due to the impacts from government and central banks.

Iron ore is slated to rise to a record $149 billion at the end of this financial year, surpassing last year’s $103 billion record.

almost $32 billion by 2022-23.

from 197,000 tonnes in 2020-21 to 251,000

This is due to higher volumes and record

Thermal coal has also shown a recovery with

tonnes in 2022-23.

prices which reached upwards of $200 USD

the Newcastle benchmark to average $88

This is largely due to electric vehicle demand,

($263.50) per tonne in May.

USD per tonne in 2021 before dropping to

with lithium also slated for an increase from

“An easing in prices from the second half

$67 USD per tonne by 2023.

233,000 tonnes in 2019-20 financial year to

of 2021 is expected to push export earnings

Australia’s gold exports are expected to rise

327,000 tonnes in the 2022-23 financial year.

down to $137 billion in 2021–22, and $113

to its highest export value in history at $29

The report also expects the copper price to

billion by 2022–23,” Resources and Energy

billion in the 2021-22 financial year before

stabilise through to 2023, with moderate

Quarterly stated.

declining to $28 billion in 2022-23.

exports to continue from 924 tonnes in the

According to the report, metallurgical coal

According to the report, labour and skills

2020-21 financial year to around 909,000

prices have had a moderate recovery with the

shortages have impacted Australian gold

tonnes in 2022-23.

price forecast to increase form an average of

mine production.

Minister for Resources, Water and Northern

$143 USD per tonne in 2021 to around $157

Gold production is set to rise from 332 tonnes

Australia, Keith Pitt, said the results show

USD per tonne in 2023.

in the 2020-21 financial year to 388 tonnes in

the importance of the resources sector for

Supply chains disrupted by China’s informal

the 2022-23 financial year.

import restrictions have largely reorganised,

The nickel price will have a 26 per cent higher

Australia’s economy.

“These incredible results underline the

albeit with some loss of revenue the report

average than in 2021 at $17,360 USD due

importance of Australia’s resources sector

found. It also stated coal export values will

to the commodity continuing to remain in a

to the national economy and international

rebound from $22 billion in 2020-21 to

deficit, with Australian nickel exports to rise

markets throughout the Covid-19 downturn,”

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he said. “Australia’s energy and resources

Coal: Quality Sought Around the World’,

sector has remained safe and reliable suppliers

details how more than 96 per cent of

million tonnes.

The report stated that in 2019, India accepted

to domestic and global markets throughout

Australia’s metallurgical coal is exported

the most metallurgical coal imports from

the pandemic, helping to underpin economic

overseas, with India, China and Japan three

Australia, at over 45 million tonnes, while

growth and overcome the challenging trade

of the key markets.

China sat just above 40 million tonnes.

conditions of the past year.”

So, where does Australia’s metallurgical coal

MCA CEO, Tania Constable, emphasised

Australia’s workforce relies heavily on

the importance of the report and its subject

the production of metallurgical coal and

go?

matter in a global context.

A Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) report

“Metallurgical coal is a critical component for

Constable highlighted just how important it is.

“Australia’s world-leading metallurgical

revealed that more than 60 per cent of the

steel making and Australia’s quality attracts

coal mines provide jobs for thousands of

world’s seaborne coal exports come from

customers from around the world from Asian

Australians in regional areas and contribute

Australia, with second place hardly keeping

countries such as India, China, Japan, South

significantly to the local and national

its head above water.

Korea and Taiwan all the way to the EU,” said

economy, and these areas are well placed

The report detailed the quality and

Constable.

to continue producing metallurgical coal

importance of Australian coal and was

Australia is easily the largest exporter of

for years to come to support global growth

the second in a series called ‘Best in Class:

metallurgical coal in the world, with exports

and infrastructure development,” she said.

Australia’s Bulk Commodity Giants’.

worth more than $40 billion. After 184

Constable added low-carbon technologies

Written by industry expert, Anthony Le Bas,

million tonnes are exported annually, the next

in the coal and steel making industry should

the report, titled ‘Australian Metallurgical

largest exporter in 2019 was the US with 50

become a higher priority.

NEW

MODERN ROAD TANKERS

Living the dream A SMALL FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED FUEL DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS, MALES FUEL, HAS SHOWN REMARKABLE RESILIENCE UNDER INCREDIBLY TRYING CIRCUMSTANCES. TO SUPPORT THE FLEET’S NEED FOR A VERSATILE AND CUSTOM ROAD TANKER SOLUTION, HOLMWOOD HIGHGATE WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND. Males Fuel, based in the Adelaide Hills with

business. By July 2020, eldest son, Trent,

areas. We service both big and small

a depot in Echunga, commenced operation

came onboard and Jarryn followed suit in

customers, delivering as much as 47,000

more than 50 years ago with Anthony’s

litres or as little as 50 litres, no job is too

parents Robert & Ronda Male. In 2000,

October 2020.

Anthony, according to Gaylene, was excited

Anthony and Gaylene took over the family

to have the boys enter the fold and was

most important part of our business and

looking forward to the prospect of sitting

we pride our business on our customer

back, doing the PR and behind-the-scenes

service.”

jobs that needed to be done. Sadly, in

In terms of the relationship between

October 2020, Anthony was involved in a

Holmwood Highgate and Males Fuel,

fatal truck incident, and so the family went

Gaylene says Holmwood have been

on to live his dream. Today, Trent, Jarryn and

exceptional to deal with.

Gaylene operate the business in his honour.

The Males Fuel fleet currently comprises

“Anthony hit it off with Wayne Sloane

three Kenworths, a 2013 T409 twin

to detail,” she says. “One of Wayne’s

steer, 2015 T409 SAR and quad dog, a

favourite sayings is ‘measure twice, cut

Holmwood single dog, and 2020 T610 twin

once!’”

steer as well as a 2020 Scania.

The latest road tanker from Holmwood

“Both of the 2020 rigids are being

Highgate is a 22,000-litre barrel with five

fitted with Holmwood Highgate tanks,”

compartments of varying sizes to cater for

Gaylene says. “We travel within a radius

the mixed loads that Males Fuel delivers.

of 200km from our depot, travelling from

“It has three hose reels, one large diesel

the Adelaide Hills to the Murray Mallee,

hose, one unleaded hose and a smaller

Fleurieu Peninsula and surrounding

one-inch hose for some of the smaller

Trent and Jarryn Male, the next generation of Males Fuel, at the Mannum Truck Show.

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big or too small. Our customers are the

right from the start and loved his attention

We service both big and small customers, delivering as much as 47,000 litres or as little as 50 litres, no job is too big or too small. The customer is the most important part of our business and we pride our business on our customer service.

Males Fuel rigid tanker at the Mannum Truck Show.

deliveries that we do for example filling

during this time and was extremely grateful

tractors, generators and house boats,”

for the advice and help that he was given.

Gaylene says. “Maximum rigid payload

The team at Holmwood Highgate were

is 13,720kg equating to 18,795 litres of

exceptional, nothing was too much trouble

unleaded or 16,333 litres of diesel. The

and they offered suggestions that Trent has

Kenworth is Performance-Based Standards

been really pleased with.”

(PBS) approved and we are at present doing

The new Holmood Highgate road tanker

the PBS approval to be able to tow a quad

together with the twin steer, according

dog behind the T610 Twin Steer Kenworth.”

The tanker pumping gear, according to

to Gaylene, gives Males Fuel the capacity

Gaylene has been set up specifically for

specific times of the year such as seeding

what Males Fuel requires.

and harvest.

“Prior to Anthony’s passing, Anthony

“We can’t thank Mark, Wayne and all

had planned to do all the pumping gear

the staff at Holmwood Highgate enough

himself as in all previous trucks that he

for supporting us as a business in what

had purchased,” she says. “Upon his

was an incredibly difficult time,” Gaylene

passing the business spoke to Holmwood

says. “When Anthony passed we couldn’t

Highgate who came onboard and as well

just shut the doors and take a week off.

as manufacturing and fitting the tank,

October is the beginning of hay cutting

fitted all the pumping gear in the manner

and silage so we had to make a decision

in which Anthony and Trent had discussed.

as to whether we would continue right

Trent went across to Holmwood twice

then and there. As previously said Anthony

to carry extra fuel which is invaluable at

had planned to do all the fitting of the pumping gear and hose reels himself so after speaking to Wayne and his team at Holmwoods they were able to not only do all the tank fittings but also the hoses and pumping gear for both the Kenworth and the Scania. It has been a privilege and an honour to work with the team at Holmwood Highgate. They are a large company but we felt like we were part of their family.”

Contact Holmwood Highgate QLD 20 - 26 Burchill Street Loganholme QLD 4129 Ph: 07 3440 9000 E: info@holmwoodhighgate.com.au VIC 425 Fitzgerald Road Derrimut VIC 3026 Ph: 03 9936 0360 E: contact@holmwoodgroup.com.au Males Fuel tribute truck to the late Anthony Male.

Web: www.holmwoodhighgate.com.au

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Delivering a new standard TAS PETROLEUM IS MODERNISING ITS FLEET WITH TRI-AXLE TIEMAN `FUEL SHIFTER` COMBINATIONS COMPLETE WITH THE SWIFT FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGNED BY LIQUIP INTERNATIONAL AND INSTALLED BY LIQUIP VICTORIA. A family owned and operated business –

– nine of which are Tieman, with two more

Tas Petroleum delivers fuel. “The drivers who

100 per cent Tasmanian owned – according

on order,” Joel says. “These are used to

have been trained up on the system think

to Operations Manager, Joel Challis – Tas

cart petrol, diesel, aviation fuels and Adblue

it is wonderful. Being Tasmanian, we often

Petroleum operates a range of unmanned

state-wide.”

deliver to a mixture of farm and commercial

fuel stops across the state and is renowned

Investing in Australian made road transport

customers on the one load – so, to be able

for its fair pricing and established, loyal

equipment is important for Tas Petroleum.

to select the amount to deliver without

customer base. The fleet’s head office is

“In buying locally made equipment we not

relying on older technology has made this so

based in Invermay, Launceston, and manages

only support local businesses, but also have

much easier.”

a secondary regional office in Brighton,

access to the local knowledge when it comes

Joel also highly commends Liquip’s service

Hobart. It also leverages a state-wide

to warranty issues, repairs and ongoing

level and support.

network of fuel outlets and trucks based at

support,” Joel says.

“Due to Covid travel restrictions over

depots in Devonport and Burnie.

He explains the fitment of Liquip’s Swift

2020/2021 the Liquip team were not able to

“We have 12 prime movers and 16 tankers

system is fantastic and has changed the way

come over and implement the Swift training

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in person with our drivers and schedulers,” he says. “A number of Zoom video calls were set up to talk our team through the features of the system and the team are available any time for follow-up calls when our drivers have questions.”

The Tieman tri-axle ‘Fuel shifter’ with front mounted reels and Liquip’s Swift system has become the standard tanker design for Tas Petroleum.

“We currently have three ‘Fuel shifter’ combinations with front mounted hose reels and as we replace older trailers we

Swift delivers market leading ergonomics in the operator’s envelope.

will continue to use this system,” Joel says.

“The benefits include manoeuvrability, ease

Swift system is easily operated by users with

additional weld bays; a new hatch drop

of delivery to farm tanks and areas with

no prior training and is also more reliable as

test rig; and a new state-of-art thermal and

limited access. Also, having one pump for

there are limited moving parts, meaning less

vibration test chamber with much more to

both products increases payload due to less

wear.

come.”

weight.”

Continuing to support local customers with

Joel adds: “Our dedicated team at Liquip

The road tankers also feature compensator

Australian made product is a core initiative

have extensive knowledge in delivery systems

turntables, which for Tas Petroleum, means

at Liquip International. Joel Cork – National

which enables us to seamlessly support both

a reduction in wear and tear. Joel says it

OEM Account Manager (Transport/Cargo)

new installations and the hundreds of Swift

increases stability on the road and prolongs

at Liquip – advises that Liquip International,

delivery systems in operation, in real time.

the life of the tanker. “The compensator

recently relocated its head office to a

Liquip’s Australia-wide support and

helps to alleviate stress and excess flexing

purpose built 10,110-square-metre facility in

distribution network allows rapid response

on our tankers due to the challenging road

Wetherill Park, New South Wales.

should the customer ever require in field

conditions in Tasmania.”

“Prior to moving into this new facility,

support.

Liquip’s Swift delivery systems for fuel

Liquip reviewed all processes end-end

“We are also thankful to Tas Petroleum,

tankers provides accurate metering under

to optimise our manufacturing footprint

Tieman and Liquip Victoria for choosing

all circumstances. In addition to providing

and efficiencies,” he says. “As part of the

Liquip tank set equipment and the Liquip

significant weight and space savings, the

relocation and to increase local support,

manufactured Swift delivery system.”

Liquip has invested heavily in growing its technical, operations and administration workforce; new HAAS CNC machines;

Contact Liquip International 148 Newton Road Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Ph: 02 9725 9000 Web: www.liquip.com

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Byford unveils next generation road tanker dolly ROAD TANKER MANUFACTURER, BYFORD EQUIPMENT, IS LAUNCHING ITS GEN II DOLLY WHICH IMPROVES HEAVY VEHICLE STABILITY, ACHIEVES SIGNIFICANT SAFETY OUTCOMES BY HELPING TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ROLLOVER. MEANWHILE, BLU LOGISTICS ELABORATES ON THE PERKS OF UTILISING BYFORD TRUCK AND DOG COMBINATIONS FOR SUPERIOR PAYLOAD AND EFFICIENCY GAINS. Since 1975, Byford Equipment has

acknowledged these combinations

performance improvements to its proven

proven to be a leader in the design and

following the release of the Volumetric

fabrication of tankers made from stainless

Tanker Network for Victoria for the Byford

and popular road tanker combinations.

An inherent issue with tanker operation is

steel, duplex metals and aluminium for

patented 26m 2-2-2 combinations,

‘slosh’. With tankers leaving the factories

the food, wine and chemicals industries.

allowing this design to access 3,000-plus

empty and progressively filling, this ‘slosh’

The specialist manufacturer strives to set

kilometres of Victorian roads at full mass,

can increase and decrease depending

industry benchmarks in innovation, quality,

on the loads carried and the progression

productivity and service.

74.5 tonnes.

For the tanker industries, this is a game

A leading manufacturer of milk collection

changer as improved mass loads mean

When ‘slosh’ is at its worst (around half

tankers in Australia, Byford Equipment has

fewer trips and increased productivity.

full) all tankers tend to sway or rock side-

delivered more than 130 patented 26m

Leading the market as innovators in

to-side. With current tow coupling and

A-doubles which are currently in operation

the tanker niche, Byford Equipment has

dolly connection points being up around

in Victoria and around the country.

unveiled a new Gen II dolly designed for the

the base of the tanker barrel, this side-to-

Integrated transport department, VicRoads,

milk and water industries. It brings further

side movement can create ‘dolly steer’ by

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throughout the farm collection schedule.

– resulting in improved tanker stability

across six depots.

not seen in other tankers, regardless of

Steven Fraser is one of four Directors of

product carried. It will also result in further

the business and has invested in Byford

improved stability, safer heavy vehicle

equipment since 1995.

operation and fewer tanker rollovers.

“We have been using the truck and dog

The first units are out on the road and the

combination since 2018,” he says. “We

drivers are already commenting on how

changed to this combination instead of

well the combination performs and how

using the 19m combination mainly because

good its ‘road manners’ are.

Byford’s selection of milk tankers generally

the payload increase was about six tonnes.

feature side entry man-ways and fail-safe

us changing to the truck and dog is that

automatic loading/unloading breather

they have much better manoeuvrability

systems as standard. These dairy tankers

with tighter turning swept path as well as

also feature insulated barrels, stainless steel

being a lot easier on roads and farm tracks.

outer skin with mirror or brushed finish,

With the pumping gear being mounted

pneumatic fill/CIP valving, internal Clean in

behind the prime mover cab, this gets

Place (CIP) lines, fully welded dished baffles

the hose reel much closer to the vat room

and bulkheads as well as toolbox, air bag

doors making it easier for drivers.”

suspension, aluminium wheels, LED lighting

Byford, according to Steve, are always

and JOST Modul landing legs.

looking to improve their products while

Dairy farms and milk factories also benefit

working with his business on specific

from the deployment of these smart

requirements and how to meet them.

vehicles with patented steer axles not

“They are always happy to customise their

tearing up farm tracks and driveways which

equipment to suit our needs,” he says.

has led to council support when it comes

“Byford tankers are very reliable and built

to route access, particularly Performance-

to last. Their staff are great to work with

Based Standards (PBS) vehicle approval.

The Gen II dolly is currently available on

and easy to contact. If there are any issues

while the combination is travelling down the road.

the patented Byford 26m combination

Steven says the truck and dog also lends

Byford Equipment has incorporated recent

but will also be rolled out as an option

itself to future proofing “as the five-axle

rigid drawbar ideas being tested by the

for all Byford A-Doubles combinations in

dog trailer could be used as a B-trailer of a

Australian Trucking Association and others

Reference Vehicles 1 & 2 in both the 26m

26m combination if and when PBS permits

over the last few years, and reduced the

and 30m designs as well as the Byford

could be attained.”

tow coupling height and tow connection

truck and dog combinations.

point to now be level with the roll centre

BLU Logistics Group is a bulk farm

of the tanker. This allows the tanker to

collection transport company that

rock and sway while keeping the tow point

operates throughout New South Wales,

stationary and not passing the movement

Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania

onto the dolly and tag trailer.

a fleet of 60 prime movers and tankers

rocking the tow point from side-to-side

Other factors that have contributed to

Byford are quick to rectify any problems.”

Contact Byford Equipment Moama Business Park, Cobb Highway Moama NSW 2731 Ph: 03 5482 0666 Email: enquiries@byfordequipment.com.au

Byford Equipment has also been able to reduce the centre of gravity of each tanker even further – thanks to the innovative engineering of the Gen II dolly

Byford Equipment Gen II dolly.

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TRAILER BUILDER

An enhanced service offering GILDERS TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS HAS WORKED WITH GREAT PASSION OVER THE PAST FOUR DECADES TO ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF ITS CUSTOMERS. BY PARTNERING WITH SUPPLIERS SUCH AS VAWDREY AUSTRALIA, GILDERS IS DELIVERING ON ITS BRAND PROMISE TO BE ADAPTABLE, RELIABLE AND PROFESSIONAL. Founded in 1978, Gilders Transport and

transport, distribution and warehousing

time-sensitive freight, project logistics and

Logistics has developed into a premium

services (palletised freight) nationally. It

oversized consignments.

service provider offering complete

also manages specialised logistics including

The family business began as a single truck operation in Kurnell, New South Wales, and today services customers nationally across a range of industries.

Gilders, according to Managing Director, Brad Gilder, was founded with a single vision, ‘to keep the customer at the centre of everything we do’ and it remains a guiding ethos and vision for the team.

“Gilders are committed to providing unparalleled service and value to our clients,” Brad says. “No matter the size or type of freight, our purpose-built vehicles, interstate branches, and cutting-edge technology offer quality services and the confidence of knowing that Gilders are an extension of your business. We also pride ourselves on our cultural diversity, our people and our commitment to safety, environmental

Custom spec Vawdrey B-double trailers for Gilders.

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sustainability and community work.”

Gilders services the requirements of

The culture within the workplace is important to us and we feel Vawdrey uphold the same principles as Gilders. Our relationship is 17-years strong and the level of support we receive exceeds out expectations.

we need assistance, Vawdrey are there to help.”

The new 34-pallet trailers also feature onboard weight scales which help to reduce load time by enabling greater efficiencies and accurate maximisation.

Brad emphasises the importance of working with family owned and operated

customers from a broad range of industries

custom built to specification for length to

businesses like Vawdrey.

from common household products and

fit a new Kenworth T909.

“We share similar values as a family owned

food and beverages to electronics and

“The new purchase was required for

and run business,” he says. “The culture

other bulky goods.

company growth, new contracts as well as

within the workplace is important to us

“We support some prominent brands

our ongoing commitment to modernising

and we feel Vawdrey uphold the same

and multinational companies through

our fleet.”

principles as Gilders. Our relationship is

to every day mum and dad businesses,”

These B-double trailers feature stainless

17-years strong and the level of support

Brad says. “In the last 12-18 months our

stripped guards, chrome rims, custom LED

we receive exceeds our expectations. With

customers have been going through some

lighting, BPW axles, load restraint curtains

personal contact through Paul Vawdrey,

very challenging times. Our journey is to

and chrome hardware.

we are spoiled with assistance directly

continue to deliver the same commitment

“With the reliability and quality of the spec

no matter the time or hour. This includes

but also improve our services to support

that Vawdrey offers, Vawdrey trailers were

placing new sales orders, repairs or

our customers and give them a competitive

built for versatility,” Brad says. “These

latest information on Performance-Based

edge in the industry.”

trailers will travel across four major cities,

Standards. Ultimately, our trusted long-term

Key to this competitive edge is investing

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide

relationship and support from Paul Vawdrey

in the best quality trailing equipment. The

and anywhere else that is required.”

has allowed our business to make fast,

first trailer from Vawdrey Australia to join

The value that Vawdrey brings to Gilders’

reliable and sustainable decisions.”

Gilders’ fleet was in 2004.

business, according to Brad, is in the

“Our Vawdrey trailers are built to last,”

product being reliable, versatile and most

Brad says. “Vawdrey’s attention to detail is

importantly backed by a solid aftersales

second to none.”

network.

The most recent trailer deliveries include

“Vawdrey has workshops across every state

two 34-pallet B-double trailers that were

we operate in,” he says. “No matter where

Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au

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Taking the lead in Larapinta SHEPHARD TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT IS A PROUD FAMILY-OWNED COMPANY THAT HAS BEEN MANUFACTURING A DIVERSE RANGE OF ROBUST AND RELIABLE TRAILING EQUIPMENT FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES. Shephard Transport Equipment (STE), based in

STE even builds skip bins, hooklifts and

South East Queensland, specialises in a range

scissor-lift trailers, two- to five-axle dog

of custom builds including aluminium and

trailers (tipping or flat top configurations)

Hardox steel truck bodies, tip-over-axle and

and side tippers (single, B-double and road

chassis tippers and trailers for scrap metal and

train) as well as road train dollies and tag

grain haulage applications.

trailers.

Fast Fact For 50 years, Shephard Transport Equipment has been an industry go-to for truck body and trailer manufacturing as well as hydraulic installations and repairs in Queensland. The third-generation family business also sources spare truck and trailer parts.

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Tri-axle dog trailer.

overhaul and replacement of axles,

tow couplings, tarps, axles and suspensions.

suspensions, turntables and tow couplings,

STE has been in operation since February

and hoist repairs.

1979 and now, in its third generation, has

As for hydraulics, STE has full hydraulic kit

always embraced its strengths – the diversity

installation capability for truck and dog

of its products and building on client

combinations and semi-tippers including

relationships.

Power Take-Off (PTO) unit and pump

Ringfeder coupling.

installations and aluminium/steel tank

Contact

modifications and repairs.

To cap off its holistic service offering, STE

Shephard Transport Equipment 31 Arc Pl Larapinta QLD 4110 Ph: 07 3711 0400 Web: www.ste.com.au

also stocks spare parts and truck and trailer This prolific business also serves as a

components including hydraulics, fifth wheels,

one-stop-shop for operators seeking Performance-Based Standards (PBS) trailing equipment and also employs a team of skilled technicians to perform a variety of tasks in the workshop including accident repairs and straightening of trailers after rollovers. The company also modifies truck chassis for different wheelbase lengths and installs a wide range of accessories.

Crack repairs and other welding work such as re-sheeting tipper floors and installing Okuslide tipper body liners are operations often carried out, along with tarp repairs,

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Rigid with tri-axle dog.

TRAILER BUILDER

The finishing touch TO DELIVER MARKET-LEADING TRAILERS WITH SUPERIOR COLOUR DURABILITY, GLOSS RETENTION AND STONE CHIP RESISTANCE, KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT HAS PARTNERED WITH DULUX AUTO REFINISH COATINGS. THE PAINT SPECIALIST HAS ALSO BOLSTERED THE TRAILER BUILDER’S IN-HOUSE OPERATIONS TO ENSURE THE TIMELY ROLLOUT OF HARD WEARING TRAILERS WITH EXCEPTIONAL RESALE VALUE. At the final finish stage of the trailer

it comes to achieving the best results,

We also implement procedures for specific

building process, according to Krueger

utilising three environmentally friendly

products to reduce paint consumption

Transport Equipment, the entire steel

painting booths, which are 60’ in length to

while maintaining the quality and final

chassis is sandblasted, undercoated and

ensure the biggest trailers are painted and

result of Krueger trailers.”

painted. Krueger goes the extra mile when

fully sealed.

Dulux, James adds, Dulux Auto Refinish

This push for the best trailer finish

Products transform any vehicle surface. We

led Krueger to partner with Dulux,

offer a proven range of quality products

Australia’s most trusted paint brand.

for commercial vehicles.

Dulux Auto Refinish Coatings Provides

“Dulux FleetShield ULTRABUILD Epoxy

superior products and service, including

Primer is a two-pack epoxy-polyamide

colour matching, dedicated account

primer that has excellent adhesion to

management, advice and expertise.

metal substrates,” James says. “It has

Fast Fact

Tony Gava – Key Account Manager of

anti-corrosive properties and excellent

Every trailer chassis once complete is

Dulux Auto Refinish Coatings – says the

water resistance. Ultrabuild may be

sandblasted to grade 3 to remove all

partnership with Krueger began with its

topcoated without sanding up to five

substances that will cause future rust,

Fleet Blueprint involving Toll and Linfox in

days after application of the primer if

guaranteeing maximum adhesion of

providing coatings exclusively to these two

the temperature is below 20°C. With the

the undercoat to all steel areas. As for

transport companies.

use of the newly developed hardener,

the final paint finish, paint is applied

“With this opportunity we were able to

Ultrabuild Part B – HP, Ultrabuild can be

within one hour of application of the

initiate a partnership with Krueger which

topcoated after 30 minutes.”

undercoat achieving maximum bond

has led Dulux Auto Refinish Coatings to

A key product in Krueger’s trailer finish

between the undercoat and topcoat.

become the preferred coatings supplier,”

arsenal is Dulux FleetShield, which James

The high gloss finish is achieved by

he says. “Our partnership continues to

says has been specifically designed for the

oven baking the trailer for a minimum

grow with the introduction of specific

commercial vehicle market.

of one hour.

standard operating procedures in

He says. “The Fleetshield System Provides

maximising throughput in the paintshop.

Solid, metallic and pearls which can be

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Krueger’s purpose built dedicated sandblast facility is a highly important process which guarantees a consistent high quality finish.

matched and customised to any single

essential requirement for all fleets).

layer 2K colour. Complemented with

“The Dulux Refinish team also provide

complete range of ancillary products,

applicator training for Krueger personnel,

primers, clears, hardeners and thinners to

regular paint line assessments and also

suit all temperatures and job sizes.”

facilitate one-on-one and group training

James says there are many advantages

sessions to further improve trailer

to using the FleetShield system including

appearance and paint usage,” James says.

superior colour durability, excellent gloss

“Dulux and Krueger are committed to

Fast Fact

retention (all FleetShield colours have

providing high quality trailer finishes to

Superior product chemistry,

been developed to deliver outstanding

meet all customer requirements.”

unparalleled advice, expertise and a

colour durability) and excellent stone

Dulux is a trusted guide for vehicle

commitment to exceptional service

chip resistance (FleetShield demonstrates

transformation. Not only does Dulux

ensures every Dulux coating project

superior stone chip resistance – an

transform the surfaces of a project

with Krueger is done right first time.

through product quality, but it also helps through expertise, reliability and service protecting and building professional reputations.

Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road, Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 8331 6100 Web: www.krueger.com.au

Krueger relies on high-tech equipment and specifies the best Australian-made high tensile steel to manufacture its trailer chassis.

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TIPPERS

Product support that’s second to none BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT HAS RELIED ON JOST FOR HIDROMAS HOISTS, ROCKINGER COUPLINGS, WHEEL RIMS, LANDING LEGS AND TURNTABLES FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS. SUPREME QUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS, ACCORDING TO THE TRAILER AND SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER, IS EQUALLY MATCHED BY OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND SUPPORT. Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE) produces a

the years, which in turn has enabled the

Managers Corey Povey and Jason Green.

wide variety of top-shelf bodies and trailers

company to provide its customers with the

“In Queensland we deal with Jason Green

including truck and dog through to road

best possible solutions for their trailer needs.

and our branch in Victoria deals with

train combinations. The company, which

“Service and quality are the two most

Corey Povey – both of whom are very

has manufacturing facilities in Melbourne

important things in our industry and for

knowledgeable with the JOST products and

and Toowoomba, needed a supply partner

our business JOST consistently ticks both

how they fit in with our business,” Scott

that could furnish it with similarly high-end

those boxes,” Scott says. “We have very

says.

products that would go the distance in the

good relationships with the people at JOST,

Expanding further on the reliability of the

typically harsh environments in which trailers

which is another vital factor in the service we

JOST components, Scott mentions that the

operate.

receive from the company.”

Hidromas hoists and JOST aluminium rims

According to Scott Arnold, Operations

Scott explains that both Melbourne and

are products that need to be particularly

Manager at BTE Toowoomba, BTE has

Toowoomba branches of BTE are very

durable in tipper applications.

received sterling service from JOST over

well served by respective JOST Area Sales

“These are two components in our industry

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Fast Fact Bulk Transport Equipment trusts JOST to consistently supply a range of reliable and durable components that ensure its trailers are able to provide peak performance for its customers.

JOST aluminium rims are durable for tipper applications.

that really take a pounding,” Scott says –

They operate efficiently at Australian industry

and durable connection for trailers and

adding that the reliability of the supply of

standard 135bar (2,000psi) and are covered

dollies. A well-proven item is the RO500

components from JOST is outstanding. “We

by a two-year nationwide warranty.

50mm fully automatic trailer coupling which

have seen a considerable spike in demand

Also a popular choice on BTE trailers are

is suitable for heavy-duty on- and off-

for new trailers due to the government

JOST premium forged alloy wheels which are

highway applications including road trains.

incentives since Covid hit, along with several

manufactured to exacting standards to suit

It has a weight of 80kg and a D-Value rating

very good seasons for the grain growers.

Australian conditions. According to JOST,

of 314kN.

In spite of the increased demand, JOST has

its strong and durable forged alloy wheels

RAZOR power tarp and powered landing

managed to maintain the supply to match

are around half the weight of an equivalent

leg systems are other popular components

our needs which has meant we haven’t

22.5 x 8.25 steel disc wheel which amounts

in the extensive JOST portfolio. These units

needed to look anywhere else for our

to a useful increase in payload capacity of a

are designed to reduce the likelihood of

components.

trailer or combination of trailers. The lower

workplace injuries that can be caused by

JOST products, according to Scott, are

unsprung weight also provides a smoother

manually operated tarps and legs.

competitively priced compared with other

ride with reduced tyre wear and improved

JOST’s double-row ballrace KLK DR series is

brands, with customers receiving a great

fuel economy. JOST alloy wheels come with

used by BTE with its semi-tippers and dog

product at a reasonable price.

a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty

trailers. It is available in drilled or undrilled

JOST’s well mount cylinders have strokes

and are available with either a machined or

for chassis widths of 1,000, 1,100 or

ranging from 2,470mm to 8,675mm with

polished surface finish.

1,200mm.

capacities from 18 to 60 tonnes. They come

The multiple award-winning range of

The design principle ensures maximum

standard with all stage chroming, extended

European manufactured Rockinger tow

reliability and strength because the active

tube overlap and spherical clevis bushes.

couplings supplied by JOST provide a reliable

axial and radial forces are distributed between the two ball races which are permanently protected against dirt and dust by a multi-lip seal.

“There are three key elements to JOST’s range of products – reliability, service and quality,” says BTE Director, Alan Griffiths. “This means that BTE can focus on manufacturing high quality trailers, safe in the knowledge that the JOST components fitted to them are more than up to the task.”

Contact

Bulk Transport Equipment manufactures in Melbourne and Toowoomba.

JOST Australia 501 Mt Derrimut Road, Derrimut, Victoria 3026 Ph: 03 8368 8222 Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au

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TIPPERS

Easy to work with TO DELIVER THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE AND PRODUCTIVITY, QUARRELL CIVIL CONSTRUCTION – A SPECIALIST IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND QUARRY CARTAGE – HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF A HIGH PRODUCTIVITY RIGID AND QUAD-AXLE TIPPER FROM BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT. Covering the Hume catchment and beyond,

site works on Twin River Primary School and

rear,” he says. “The combination has been

from Victoria to southern New South

various fuel depots.

completed to suit current Performance-Based

Wales, Quarrell Civil Construction provides

In addition to excavators, skid steer loaders,

Standards (PBS) regulations operating at a

a turnkey civil solution. The business,

rollers, water carts and trailers, the most

maximum gross under 19 metres. Also, BTE

based in Goulburn Valley, provides project

recent addition to the fleet is a high

trailer chassis are made from lightweight

management, foundation, demolition,

productivity truck and dog combination from

high strength Strenx 700MPa steel, which

excavation and civil contracting services

Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE).

we warrant five years – the best in the

to developers, builders and government

“We believe this capital investment will

industry – and the bodies are built using

agencies undertaking civil construction

increase onsite productivity as well as reduce

projects.

our truck movements throughout each site

“Our work is 95 per cent tendered works

which will boost site safety,” Marc says.

for councils and builders in the commercial

“The new addition will carry a payload of

industry,” says Marc Quarrell, Managing

39.5 tonnes and will allow us to remove

Director of Quarrell Civil Construction. “We

T350 from the truck and dog work and retire

supply plant and equipment all the way

to just a float truck. This will, in turn, reduce

through to concrete infrastructure.”

our full usage and operational costs.”

Fast Fact

Marc has more than a decade of experience

Marc says the rigid and quad-axle trailer

Bulk Transport Equipment builds high

in civil construction and has assembled a

is custom engineered, designed and

quality custom tippers and special

team of industry experts.

manufactured to suit the needs of his fleet.

purpose trailers for the bulk haulage

“In a highly competitive market, quality

“The rigid is engineered to ensure it has

sector.

people are the difference between providing

correct weight distribution at the front and

good service and great service,” he says – adding that some his more recent projects over the years include GVH Shepparton and Echuca riverfront redevelopments as well as

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Quarrell Civil Construction aligns its business with premium suppliers like Bulk Transport Equipment.

premium aluminium plate and extrusions, manufactured to meet the high demands of tipping equipment with a minimum two-year warranty.”

Marc aligns his business with great suppliers that offer an efficient service and repair network to his customers.

“We offer an industry leading warranty to our customers, an engineering level and knowledge second to none in the industry as well as an understanding of our customer’s

Rigid quad-axle tipper.

needs and their equipment requirements,”

the product being built. We also had contact

he says.

from the owners of the company which

The new BTE trailer is expected to travel all

offered up a family owned and operated

over Victoria and southern New Wales – the

experience which is in line with our company

entire scope of Quarrell Civil Construction’s

values. Our dealings, overall, have been

Fast Fact

operations – and will carry quarry material

exceptional.”

Offering expertise in a wide range of

into the company site and clean fill out.

end-to-end civil construction services,

Marc says dealing with BTE has been a

Quarrell Civil Construction gets the

pleasure. “Darren Jean our sales rep was very

job done with an emphasis on safety,

informative, honest and reliable throughout

quality and service.

our build,” he says. “Whilst dealing with BTE we also had complete access to view

Contact Bulk Transport Equipment 12-16 Fowler Road Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9794 0330 Web: www.bte.net.au

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TIPPERS Muscat trailer with QuickSilver liner.

A super slick solution DISTRIBUTED BY E-PLAS, THE REVOLUTIONARY QUICKSILVER TIPPER BODY AND TRAILER LINER HAS FOUND LONG-TERM FAVOUR WITH WESTERN SYDNEY BASED MUSCAT TRAILERS. MUSCAT NOW FITS QUICKSILVER LINERS TO AROUND 70 PER CENT OF ALL THE TRAILERS AND BODIES IT BUILDS. Two of the more prominent tipper-

impact and corrosion resistance protects

related issues, particularly for operators

integrity of the original equipment, thus

of aluminium tipping equipment hauling

potentially extending the life of truck

sticky or abrasive materials, are product

bodies and trailers by years.

hang-up and wear of the floor and sides.

The product can be installed in less

The QuickSilver liner solves these

than one day and requires no on-going

challenges in one fell swoop.

maintenance.

Constructed from continuous sheets

It can be fitted to any configuration from

of TIVAR ultra-high molecular weight

tipper bodies and end tipping trailers to

polyethylene (UHMW-PE), the QuickSilver

bottom dumps, gravel trains, transfer

liner features integrated self-lubricating

trailers and side tippers. The liner is

release agents that make it practically self-

also compatible with a diverse range of

cleaning. This minimises the likelihood of

materials including grain, mineral ore

product sticking in the front corners and

concentrate, clay, gravel, coal, fly-ash,

Fast Fact

posing a rollover risk, with most loads fully

salt, limestone, top-soil, sand, phosphate,

QuickSilver liners supplied by E-Plas are

ejected by the third stage of the tipping

cement and sludge and can even be used

now fitted to around 70 per cent of

cylinder.

with hot mix when installed according to

the trailers and bodies manufactured

QuickSilver weighs less than both steel and

the manufacturer’s guidelines.

by Muscat Trailers.

aluminium and out wears both, the latter

QuickSilver is supplied in rolls with a

by a significant margin. Superior abrasion,

maximum continuous length of 50m,

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The liner is also compatible with a diverse range of materials including grain, mineral ore concentrate, clay, gravel, coal, fly-ash, salt, limestone, top-soil, sand, phosphate, cement and sludge and can even be used with hot mix when installed according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

quality and integrity of the product and the excellent product support and service he receives from E-Plas, which is celebrating its 40th year of business.

“I can’t speak highly enough of the product and the company – which are the reasons I have stayed with QuickSilver all these years,” he says – adding that having strong long-term connections with suppliers such as E-Plas is a consistent theme that has held the company in good

a nominal width of 3m and standard

their solution at the time was to raise the

stead over its four-decade long history.

thicknesses of 12mm. Other gauges can

hoist further for more tipping angle,”

“I believe the QuickSilver product sold

be special ordered, details available from

Troy says. “I offered them the solution of

by E-Plas has the best characteristics for

E-Plas.

QuickSilver to help them and they were

discharge which is why we continue to use

Muscat Trailers was one of the first

so impressed with the results that they

it. We sell premium products and we’re

manufacturers to start using QuickSilver

have used it on all subsequent trailers. It

not the sort of company that chops and

liners around 14 years ago. According to

meant that they no longer needed to tip

changes with suppliers. We find what

the company’s CEO, Troy Azzopardi, it was

the trailers as high which made for safer

works well and we stick with it.”

initially utilised to solve a sticky issue for a

operation. Today, we fit the product to 70

company carting clay in Western Australia.

per cent of the trailers we build.”

“Around 14 years ago one of our

Troy says that while there might be another

Perth based customers had issues with

brands of plastic liners on the market, he

discharging clay from their tippers and

has stayed with QuickSilver due to the high

Contact E-Plas 105 Eucumbene Dr Ravenhall VIC 3023 Ph: 03 8361 1791 Web: www.eplas.com.au

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TIPPERS

Superior tipping performance TIPPER MANUFACTURER, HERCULES QLD, HAS BEEN INSTALLING DELTA HYDRAULICS HOISTS IN ITS BUILDS FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS. THE COMPANY DESCRIBES DELTA COMPONENTS AS SUPERIOR QUALITY PRODUCTS WHICH GO THE DISTANCE IN HARSH TIPPER APPLICATIONS. Delta Hydraulics is a leading innovator and

capabilities enable the company to provide

expectations in terms of quality, reliability

manufacturer of multi-stage telescopic

rapid and flexible design, engineering and

and value.

cylinders, industrial single rod hydraulic

manufacturing in order to deliver quality

It does this by utilising the highest grades

cylinders, constant velocity telescopic

products to customers – from a one-off

of materials and componentry available –

cylinders, long stroke mast cylinders, annular

project through to high production volume

including those produced by Delta Hydraulics

ported double acting telescopic feed

orders.

to facilitate the critically important functions

cylinders and hydraulic manifolds.

Hercules QLD is one customer that

of raising and lowering the tipping bodies.

Established in 1975, the company has a

has consistently used Delta Hydraulics

long history of product and manufacturing

components for the previous 20 years.

innovation and has supplied hydraulic

Since its establishment 26 years ago, the

cylinders and related products to over 2,000

company has built a broad range of tippers

customers in more than 30 countries.

from one-tonne drop-side units through to

Its components are used across a wide

road train semi-tippers.

range of transport related industry sectors

The company attributes its success to the

including waste management, mining,

reliability of its products and an unwavering

Fast Fact

power generation, agriculture, aquaculture,

commitment to exceptional customer

Having had too many failures with

defence, construction, earthmoving, energy,

service, saying much of its business today

the previous cylinders it was using,

food and beverage processing, forestry, oil

comes from repeat orders.

Hercules QLD switched to Delta

and gas exploration, smelting and refining,

Through innovative thinking and using the

Hydraulics as its primary cylinder

materials handling and ship building.

latest technology, Hercules QLD continues

supplier 20 years ago and has had very

Delta’s sophisticated in-house design,

to design and develop a range of tipper

few issues since.

engineering and end-to-end manufacturing

trailers with the aim of exceeding customer

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According to Peter Hammel, Managing Director at Hercules QLD, the company initially started using Delta hydraulic cylinders due to experiencing too many failures with the previous brand.

“We had used other Delta products prior to that so when the previous cylinders that we were using kept failing we decided to swing over to Delta hydraulic cylinders and we have been using their full range of cylinders ever since,” says Peter.

“I like the fact that the product is Australian made and that all stages are fully chromed where other competitors only have the top stage chromed.

“Delta will build to any hoist specification

Rigid tipper with quad-axle dog.

that we require, with a fast turnaround time; if we have a vehicle off the road, we

mitigate these issues.

cylinders and consequently not having the

generally have a hoist onsite within three

“Delta has always helped us to replace the

issue of numerous major hoist failures has

days.”

hoist in the first instance, and then looked

been key to the success and growth of

Peter says another important aspect is

into what went wrong so as not to affect

Hercules QLD over the last two decades.

that Delta Hydraulics owner John White is

our customers’ productivity,” he says.

In recognition of the demand for its trailers

always available to answer any questions,

“We send it back to them and they are

within the transport industry, the company

give advice and assist with any cylinder

very quick to replace the hoist – every

has extended its sales and service network to

recommendations.

department of the company is extremely

cover most states across Australia.

Vouching for the quality of Delta’s products, Peter says the company has had very few

Contact

issues, and that these have been of a very minimal nature, over the 20 years of installing the components.

He explains that Delta has been

good to deal with.”

very reactive in helping

Relying on the durability of Delta hydraulic

Delta Hydraulics Australia 171-199 Stony Rise Road Devonport, Tasmania, 7310 Ph: 03 6420 6900 Web: www.delhyd.com.au

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METAL SPECIAL

Pure stock ARENDS TRAILERS DELIVERS LIGHTWEIGHT AND EFFICIENT LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY, WHILE SUPPORTING AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY, THANKS TO A LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH ALUMINIUM SHEET AND EXTRUSION SUPPLIER, CAPRAL. Based in Murray Bridge, South Australia,

trailer, a 30m A-double and three unique

interest in the progression and success

Arends Trailers is a specialist aluminium

PBS 20m truck and dog combinations.

of Arends Trailers. He has taken care to

livestock crate/trailer engineering designer

We are currently working on other new

understand our particular industry and

and manufacturer. Manager, Paul Arends, is

combinations including a 26m A double.

proud to deliver progressive and innovative

Arends Trailers, according to Paul, has

unique business needs.”

Across Arends Trailers’ range, Capral products

engineering and design solutions and despite

benefited from a strong, continuous

enable the design and build of lighter trailers

concerted ‘push-backs’ and dismissiveness

partnership with Capral spanning 16 years.

and crates. A B-double manufactured using

from parts of the industry for many years,

“Capral provides us with exclusive dies and

Capral Aluminium products for example

the tide has turned.

sheet aluminium,” he says. “These materials

would be about three or four tonnes lighter

“We have been booked up solidly with

are used extensively throughout all our

orders for new equipment for some time

crates and trailers. We have been supported

than a traditional steel B-double.

“Aluminium also allows us to build a more

now,” Paul says. “Arends Trailers is leading

by Capral and in particular our Account

aerodynamic vehicle, reducing wind drag

the way in Performance-Based Standards

Manager, Scott Cozens, the entire time we

and improving fuel efficiency,” Paul says.

(PBS) design for livestock trailers and we

have been in business. Our relationship with

“The benefits of lighter weight allows

have completed several unique combinations

Scott has been critical to our success. Scott

for increased payload and a sleeker,

including a 48’ two-deck cattle semi-

is a star and has always taken a genuine

more aerodynamic body which add up to

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driver to manoeuvre,” he says. “This aids in the safe, smooth and efficient loading and unloading of animals. Also, the modern, clean, flat-sided nature of Arends Trailers aluminium crates allow for creative livery and space for a carrier to promote their Industry Video Insight Follow the journey of Capral Aluminium from bauxite mined locally

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business and raises the bar in terms of improved public perception of livestock transportation.”

Paul says a recent Arends Trailer build featuring Capral materials was a three-deck pig aluminium B-double (chassis excepted)

significant cost benefits. Business-smart

for Marleys Transport WA following a request

operators do the sums and cannot deny

to design a ‘less-stress’ experience for the

that an Arends Trailers trailer is the superior choice for modern livestock transportation.

animals during loading and unloading.

“The crate features large dividing pen gates

One customer calculated that he saved 400

and all foldaway floors which work to open

litres of diesel per week on his set runs with

the crate wide, reducing the prevalence of

his Arends Trailers aluminium B-double.”

tricky corners and encouraging the smooth

Aluminium, Paul adds, is more durable and

flow of animals on and off the vehicle,” he

able to withstand corrosion from animal

says. “An air operated roof also benefits

effluent.

the animals health and safety. Marleys are

“Aluminium internal floors in an Arends

very happy with their new proto-crate and

Trailers design are lighter than traditional

we continue to work with them to refine

steel floors and significantly easier for the

their design.”

Contact Capral Aluminium Ph: 1800 258 646 Web: www.capral.com.au

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METAL SPECIAL BlueScope Distribution specialises in steel plate plasma cutting.

Aluminium steps out of the shadows WHILE BLUESCOPE DISTRIBUTION HAS BEEN A LONG-TERM PLAYER IN BOTH THE STEEL AND ALUMINIUM SECTORS FOR MANY YEARS, THERE’S NO DOUBT THAT MOST CUSTOMERS’ AWARENESS OF THE BRAND IS AS A STEEL DISTRIBUTOR, PROCESSOR AND SOLUTIONS PROVIDER. BlueScope Distribution’s range of aluminium

Manager, Brad White, says such efficiencies

a greater awareness of the benefits this

sheet, plate, coil and treadplate, as well as

were particularly important for the growing

material can provide in their manufactured

extruded products is regularly expanding.

number of customers who used both

products,” Brad says. “Aluminium’s

Additional resourcing is also being invested

materials.

superior corrosion performance in certain

by the company to increase availability,

“For our clients who require both steel and

applications as well as strength to weight

while category experts have been appointed

aluminium products, it’s the logical and

ratio is seeing it used more widely across a

to further promote and support BlueScope

economical choice to source these materials

range of transport applications, providing

Distribution’s growing aluminium presence.

from a single supplier,” he says.

increased payloads for trucks and trailers.”

Innovation within the business unit is also

“Customers can deal with a single point

Commercial vehicle body and trailer

well entrenched as the business looks

of contact at BlueScope Distribution

manufacturers also rely heavily on

to continue to improve the products,

for their state, national or international

aluminium for its strength and rigidity as

processing and solutions offered by the

requirements and have their wants and

well as its weight saving benefits. The arrival

business in the steel and aluminium space.

needs coordinated succinctly. At a local

of Covid-19 last year led to a huge increase

level consolidating deliveries by having both

in e-commerce requiring more trucks on the

Consolidated knowledge and supply

steel and aluminium delivered on the one

road, particularly for ‘last mile’ delivery. This

chain

truck makes everything a lot more efficient,

situation resulted in increased demand for

As well as having a broad range of

and allows us to provide customers with

aluminium by manufacturers.

aluminium products, selecting BlueScope

added value services such as just-in-time

Distribution as an aluminium supply partner

delivery, consignment stock, trading terms,

Aluminium processing capability

has other benefits for customers, including

warehousing and processing if they need it.

BlueScope Distribution is not just all about

the convenience of a single touchpoint for

delivering basic products, it also adds

all steel and aluminium requirements and

Fit-for-task

value by offering processing services. The

the associated ‘know-how’.

“The demand for aluminium has grown in

company’s capabilities include plate shaping

BlueScope Distribution National Aluminium

recent years, with many industries gaining

by router cutting, slitting, custom lengths,

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guillotining, drill and tap and marking, which provides efficiencies for customers because they receive products that are fit for purpose, with less handling and machining required on arrival. It also means that customers don’t need to invest in their own equipment and resources to undertake this work themselves.

Other solutions include project management capability, end to end supply chain solutions, consignment stock as well as innovative ways of supplying pre-cut components as a kit. “Our kitting solutions enable us to supply customers with finished, pre-cut compenents which they focus

BlueScope Distribution proudly supply quality aluminium for a range of manufacturing applications such as bull bars.

on assembling into their own end user products,” Brad says.

a focus on listening to customer needs

or eight different aluminium products,

BlueScope Distribution also makes the effort

are other factors in which BlueScope

we’re committed to providing the full suite

to learn about a customer’s business from

Distribution is different to most,” Brad

of products not just the basic high volume

front to back of house which allows it to

says. “We take the time to learn what

materials.”

facilitate the most appropriate aluminium

clients require so that we can offer them a

product and supply solutions.

complete solution complementing product,

“Having a strong industry knowledge and

service and value. If a customer needs seven

Contact BlueScope Distribution Ph: 13 72 82 Web: www.bluescopedistribution.com.au

TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

The best in the West SKF IS A HIGHLY REGARDED SUPPLIER FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIAN OPERATION, INDEPENDANT PARTS. FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, BOTH COMPANIES HAVE WORKED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE ROAD TRANSPORT OPERATORS WITH A RANGE OF QUALITY COMPONENTS INCLUDING BEARINGS, SEALS AND TRUCK HUB UNITS. Independant Parts (IP) is a heavy duty truck

working with SKF for 30-plus years – from

compact, weight optimised design, can

and trailer parts supplier to the transport,

the days of a storeman to sales, and now

also help to eliminate the risk of any

agriculture and mining industries. With

in the role of close relationships with SKF.”

potential installation errors and also allow

branches in Kewdale and Port Hedland,

Truck hub units from SKF, Ray says, are a

for greater freedom from maintenance

the business supplies remanufactured

great way of eliminating wheel bearing

requirements.

differentials and transmissions via a new

and adjustment issues that are frequently

“It is a positive all around,” Ray says.

and comprehensive exchange program. It

encountered in the market.

“Wheel bearing tolerances are preset,

also provides truck drive and steer wheel

“This assembly takes that issue away and

speed of installation and downtime is

bearings and seals, trailer wheel bearing

saves downtime overall in the maintenance

reduced and it is still weight sensitive.

and seals and everything from the taper

process,” he says. “Currently, we supply a

Ultimately, SKF is at the forefront of

rolling bearings up to and including unitised

large quantity of the unitised bearing (THU

modern bearing technologies with quality

bearings. Another segment of the IP

1) product to the trailer market and as the

European made products that provide

business involves truck air dryer systems and

market moves towards the complete hub

excellent value for money and high-end

replacement cartridge systems for fleets.

IP CEO and Managing Director, Ray Albert,

replacement design (THU 2) we will work

quality. From a fleet perspective to an

with SKF as a premium supplier to continue

end user, the value of the product is at a

says his firm has shared a good supplier

to service this market as it develops.”

premium without the premium end cost.”

and customer relationship with SKF for

These SKF products are also ideal for

SKF also adds value to IP’s business due in

many years, working in conjunction

reducing heavy vehicle downtime.

part to being a well-known brand in the

with IP customers alike for all transport

“Everything is preset,” Ray says. “So,

industry. Ray says customers often specify

maintenance solutions where required.

the maintenance fitter simply fits the

them by name when ordering parts.

“The quality and supply performance

hub assembly up to the wheel end. No

“I think that speaks volumes of the

of SKF places SKF as one of the more

adjusting, no measuring – simply fit and

product,” he says. “We have found that

proactive, strong suppliers within the IP

off we go.”

in the air dryer market that aftermarket

group,” he says. “In total, I have been

Truck hub units, thanks in part to their

products just don’t live up to the quality

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SKF products are ideal for reducing heavy vehicle downtime.

Everything is preset. So, the maintenance fitter simply fits the hub assembly up to the wheel end.

No adjusting, no measuring – simply fit and off we go. of the SKF air dryer components. We see

SKF air dryer cartridge. Larger fleets

plenty of failures time after time with

are requesting the SKF wheel bearings

competitors’ products against the Genuine

for their annual services rather than competitor wheel bearings. The confidence is definitely in the product. This adds a positive to our business.”

Most of IP’s dealing with SKF are via SKF Product Manager – Vehicle Aftermarket, Chris Hayes.

“Dealing with Chris is fantastic,” Ray says.

“We catch up regularly and forecast our product usage in advance for ordering purposes. Chris will then manage and discuss each month and provide constant

SKF THU 2.

Complete truck Hub unit.

updates on lead times and of any disruptions of supply. From my perspective this is a strong building block of a relationship with Chris and SKF. SKF is one SKF THU 1.

Unitised Bearing Unit.

of our more highly regarded suppliers in our supply chain.”

Contact SKF Australia 17-21 Stamford Road Oakleigh Vic 3166 Ph: 03 92690700 E: skf.marketing.australia@skf.com Web: www.vsm.skf.com

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TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Wings of glory TRUCK AND TRAILER PARTS SUPPLIER, TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT AUSTRALIA, RELIES ON THE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT OF KNORRBREMSE TO PROVIDE GAME CHANGING SOLUTIONS FOR A NICHE MARKET SEGMENT INVOLVING PLANT EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT TRAILERS. Martin Toomey has two decades of

as a consultant to original equipment

automotive industry experience, having

manufacturers and new market entrants,

held prominent positions both locally and

focussing on strategic marketing and M&A.”

internationally. His previous roles include

In October 2018, Martin purchased Transport

stints at Knorr-Bremse China as Managing

Equipment Australia (TEA), an established

Director, Eaton Australia General Manager

Melbourne-based company and niche

and Sales Director at Scania Australia. He is

player across on- and off-highway transport

also the Chair of ARTSA-i – an independent

equipment sectors specialising in mining

industry think tank that seeks to accelerate

and industrial equipment components, light

better decisions towards a safer more

trailer axles, air brake systems and friction

modern industry.

material applications.

“I have been involved with the Australian

Historically, Martin has had a long

Road Transport Suppliers Association

association with the Knorr-Bremse company.

Australia has a great team, from the General

(ARTSA) since 2003 when I was the General

“They are experts at managing the quality

Manager, Michael Roche, to Gareth Lawless,

Manager for Bendix Mintex Commercial

process and this enables them to be very

Trailer Sales Business Manager, and Robert

Vehicle Division,” he says. “I also act

competitive,” he says. “Knorr Bremse

Bonnefin, Business Development Manager.

Martin Toomey.

Imported trailers fitted in-house by TEA with an ADR compliant solution.

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All are supported by global and local subject experts and are very knowledgeable.”

Martin says Knorr-Bremse are very easy to work with.

“Dealing with Knorr Bremse was made a lot easier by their quick understanding of the opportunity and realising the importance of having a solution available at the right time to meet the shift in regulations and TEA’s timing to launch a particular product in May this year,” he says. “At every step, KnorrBremse brought the right people into the meetings, people who were empowered to make decisions and they got to know our business well.” TEA caters for a niche market segment involving plant equipment and Knorr-Bremse offers a multi-volt solution for the fitment of ABS. “Light trailer builders are often specialist fabricators working in multiple end user industries, like construction, mining and customised engineering service,” Martin says. “They often don’t see themselves as a part of the road transport industry because it doesn’t define their business. So, when, in November 2019, the Australian ADR 38/05 came into effect for all new trailers over 4.5-tonne Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) to have ABS fitted, I was mindful that for many trailer builders this would create a lot of new problems. I sought to bring together a package of ADRcompliant trailer kits, incorporating axles, suspensions, brake systems with a multi-volt ABS, wheels and tyres. The package ideally suits what we define as light trailers, air

A growing ABS market – light trailers, rego class TC.

braked and between 4.5-10-tonne. KnorrBremse were very keen to work with me

Bremse,” Martin says. “We are relying upon

without optimising their scale,” Martin says.

to develop the control system which we

Knorr-Bremse to help us with our brake kit

“I feel very privileged to have the support of

have now launched. The name of the new

valves and a full range of caliper products.

Knorr-Bremse and their expert team. It’s like

solution is TOWACTIVE ABS, it’s a multi-

We are currently supplying semi-trailer

having a good wingman, you know they’ve

volt 12/24V ABS system that can be towed

builders with complete brake kits including

got your back and at the same time they

by any imported or local branded vehicle.

stability systems like trailer EBS. It’s quite

want to see your business grow, too.”

TOWACTIVE ABS is put into our brake kit

a crowded market but we see our point

which comprises the air tanks, valves, line

of difference as working with low volume

and hoses; it’s a complete solution and

builders who value our knowledge and

removes the need to do anything other than

expertise and require a compliant solution

fabricate the trailer and fit our kit.”

without all the sourcing fuss of piecing it

Knorr-Bremse also have a national network

together yourself.”

of TruckServices locations that can provide

Ultimately, Knorr-Bremse has been an

extra piece of mind for TEA’s customers as

important partner in business for TEA.

well as the trailer end user.

“I am a small business with big aspirations

“This national support network was a critical

and I could not have developed the product

part of our decision to partner with Knorr-

or the service network needed to support it

Contact Knorr-Bremse Australia 23-29 Factory Street Granville NSW 2142 Ph: 02 8863 6500 Web: www.knorr-bremse.com.au Transport Equipment Australia 51-53 Nissan Drive Dandenong VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9791 4350 Web: www.teaaust.com.au E: sales@transportequip.com.au

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Exceeding expectations A LIGHTWEIGHT AND ROBUST AXLES AND SUSPENSIONS PACKAGE FROM SAF-HOLLAND HAS ENABLED TIEMAN TANKERS TO DELIVER A GAME CHANGING ROAD TRAIN COMBINATION FOR TROJAN HAULAGE, DEMONSTRATING IMPRESSIVE PAYLOAD AND ROUTE ACCESS GAINS. Pocket road trains within 27.5m overall

and more efficient manner. Also, we are able

Pocket` built by Tieman.”

length have been the most efficient

to achieve similar payloads to a conventional

The tankers are fitted with SAF Intradisc air

combination to cart product in Western

C-train combination while operating a

bag suspension and have been specified

Australia for nearly two decades. That was

vehicle that is much safer on the road with

with 377mm rotors.

until the latest innovation from Tieman

better route access.”

“This axle and suspension combination has

Tankers – the `Super Pocket` – entered the

Under Performance-Based Standards (PBS),

been used successfully throughout previous

market.

designs can be built outside of normal

builds,” Callum says. “Our Workshop

In May, Trojan Haulage took delivery of a

dimensional parameters provided 14 key PBS

Manager, Carl Rasteiro, praises the simple

`Super Pocket`, fitted with SAF-Holland gear,

performance measures are met.

design and ease of maintenance. We involve

which has seen service in and out of the

With a Cross Combination Mass (GCM) of

Carl in a lot of our equipment purchases.

Kwinana fuel terminal supporting regional

116 tonnes, and capacity to cart 98,500

Ultimately, it’s his team that have to keep

clientele.

litres of diesel, the `Super Pocket` is able to

them on the road in the later part of their

“The `Super Pocket` has a 17 per cent

move more fuel with fewer emissions, fewer

lifespan. The suspension behaves well on

payload advantage over our biggest capacity

vehicle movements and with a far greater

the road and we are able to pick up extra

pocket road train in the fleet,” says Trojan

safety aspect, Callum says. “We have other

payload with the lighter design while not

Haulage Director, Callum Lumsden. “We

high GCM trucks in operation but nothing

compromising on quality.”

move more litres with fewer trucks in a safer

rivals the payload and access of the `Super

The `Super Pocket` also has level 2 swept

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Fast Fact Tieman have introduced a game changing design that increases payload on the most efficient standard fuel Tieman `Super Pocket` fitted with SAF-Holland gear.

pocket road train by nearly 20 per cent.

path at low speed with rear steer axles on

As for aftersales support with the SAF-

get this combination on the road,” Callum

each quad axle group.

Holland gear, Callum says the local

says. “We are very happy with what we

“The trailers track well and the swept path

representative, Terry, has been as keen to see

have been able to produce in conjunction

mimics a traditional pocket road train,”

the road tanker combination on the road as

with Brodie Tieman of Tieman Tankers and

Callum says. “It is hard to get your head

the team at Trojan Haulage have. “There is

Andrew Watts from Truck Centre WA. The

around it until you jump in and go for a drive.

always support when required but to date

combination exceeded our initial payload

The way this combination handles is amazing,

we haven’t had any major issues with the

targets, is far safer to tow than a traditional

for big payloads these combinations are

SAF gear.”

C-train and with the Volvo 10x6 it’s a really

certainly the best way forward.”

The SAF-Holland equipment, Callum says,

stress-free driver friendly combo.”

has allowed for some great payload numbers while maintaining a robust suspension and axle combination.”

Trojan Haulage’s ‘Super Pocket’ is coupled to a twin steer tri drive 700 HP Volvo.

“It took a lot of hard work and planning to

Contact SAF-HOLLAND (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. 115 High St, Melton, VIC, Australia, 3337 Ph (03) 9971 7900 Customer Support: 1300 131 613 Email: marketing@safholland.com.au Web: www.safholland.com.au

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OMFB achieves industry first WITH A COMPLETE PORTFOLIO OF HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS FOR AUSTRALIA’S ROAD TRANSPORT OPERATORS AND MANUFACTURERS, OMFB DOUBLES DOWN WITH A THREE-YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY.

Pneumatic control box.

Fast Fact OMFB is a pioneer in hydraulic and technical solutions with its own state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Italy, ensuring 100 per cent inhouse solutions for various trucking

Power Take-Off (PTO) unit.

An Italian family business has come a long

numerous distributors as well as local

way from its humble workshop roots to

activities in conjunction with partners to

what is today a vast international brand.

better assist the market’s requirements and

In 1950, OMFB ramped up the production

needs.

of spare parts for Italian, American, English

OMFB Pacific Account Manager, Shane

and German heavy vehicles set for post-war

Roberts, says the latest development from

reconstruction applications. The following

the business is set to transform and better

year, OMFB added Power Take-Off (PTO)

assist the industry.

units to its rapidly growing portfolio.

“We are launching the first complete

By the 1960s, years of innovation led to

hydraulic system extended warranty

export opportunities throughout Europe

program,” he says. “Peace of mind for

and beyond. Fast forward to today, the

the end user is the driving force behind it.

business distributes hydraulic components

The extended warranty entitles you to a

to more than 90 countries, including the

three-year manufacturer warranty. Simply,

Australian subsidiary, OMFB Pacific which

enquire through our approved distributors

opened in 2020, with a solid product

for an easy and fast extended warranty

supply backed by various service and

registration on complete OMFB hydraulic

installation points.

systems.”

Peace of mind for the end user is the driving force behind it. The extended warranty entitles you to a three-year manufacturer warranty. Simply, enquire through our approved distributors for an easy and fast extended warranty registration on complete OMFB hydraulic systems.

and industrial applications. The company provides a full range of

The company’s growth can be attributed to

Shane is pleased that OMFB Pacific

hydraulic equipment and stands by

many recent developments including the

is now providing a better repair and/

its commitment to delivering quality

launch of a new warehouse which doubled

or replacement process which further

products and services.

stock capacity, an almost ever-expanding

enhances the hydraulic specialist’s value

product range that has been backed by

proposition.

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As a complete hydraulics solution provider, OMFB Pacific offers PTOs and pumps, including variabledisplacement piston pumps (frequently used with cranes and agricultural spreader vehicles) and bent-axis piston pumps including dual-flow models for operating two circuits simultaneously from a single oil supply.

“Our dealer network, Transport

peace of mind when it comes to product

Engineering Solutions (formally Gough

quality and supply.”

Transport Solutions), Truck Hydraulic

As a complete hydraulics solution provider,

Solutions and Heavy Hydraulics provides

OMFB Pacific offers PTOs and pumps,

industry complete access to the OMFB

including variable-displacement piston

portfolio of hydraulics equipment with

pumps (frequently used with cranes and

Side mount oil tank.

agricultural spreader vehicles) and bent-axis piston pumps including dual-flow models for operating two circuits simultaneously from a single oil supply. As for tipper support, OMFB Pacific has a variety of

Tipping valve.

valves, some of which feature dual-pressure relief, ideal for trucks that interchange between towing semi-tipper and moving floor trailers.

Another stalwart in the OMFB arsenal are steel and aluminium oil tanks which have sight gauges and smart mounting systems to streamline installation and optimise Fast Fact

space.

OMFB has achieved an industry first with its three-year extended warranty

Contact

program.

OMFB Pacific Ph: 03 9330 2694 Web: www.omfbpacific.com Gear pump.

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Keeping Matilda moving MATILDA WALKING FLOORS AT BADGERYS CREEK IN WESTERN SYDNEY HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTING TRAILERS USING FASTENERS SUPPLIED BY THE WDS GROUP SINCE 1983. THE STRONG RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO FIRMS HAS ENDURED THANKS TO MUTUAL RESPECT AND EXCEPTIONAL LEVELS OF SERVICE AND QUALITY. Established in 1978, Matilda Walking

or so front-end loaders. The company’s

building them and took away some of our

Floors (MWF) is a division of Australian

workshop has two bays which are dedicated

market share.”

Native Landscapes (ANL), one of the largest

to the operations of MWF which builds

Martin explains that MWF has always been

landscape supply operations in Sydney.

moving floor trailers for the ANL fleet

a sideline for ANL and that the main focus is

ANL operates around 250 trucks and 100

in addition to units for other transport

on building trailers for its own use.

companies.

He says the company avails of WDS for all

According to the Manager of MWF, Martin

the fasteners used to construct the moving

Bognuda, who commenced employment

floor trailers including the specialised

with the company in 1981, ANL brought

transport industry bolts and chassis bolts.

the moving floor concept to Australia in the

“WDS has also sourced a special wear bolt

Fast Fact

early 1980s and has been building trailers

for our timber grinding machines and various

The WDS Group has been faithfully

equipped with them ever since.

other unique fasteners we’ve required –

supplying Matilda Walking Floors with

“We built them in larger quantities early in

nothing has ever been too much trouble for

all of its fastener needs for the best

the piece and had up to 25 people working

the company which is why we have stuck

part of four decades.

for us to construct them,” Martin says. “But

with them over all these years,” Martin says.

gradually other trailer manufacturers started

“The company has looked after us very well

Reliability in the supply of fasteners enables Matilda Walking Floors to deliver quality trailers.

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and we are happy to maintain our loyalty to them for the personalised service they

This moving floor trailer was built with components sourced by The WDS Group.

provide.”

Martin says the biggest challenge the company faces is a lack of skilled tradespeople to build the trailers. He explains that 20 years ago there were around 27 people in the workshop whereas today there are just three.

“We just can’t get the people to do the work – we struggle to get motor mechanics and we struggle to get body builders,” he says.

“I’m 62 years old now and I’m still building the trailers because we can’t get the right people to employ.”

While the world has altered a lot in the almost four decades since MWF started its enduring relationship with The WDS Group, the reliable supply of quality fasteners at a fair price remains unchanged.

Contact The WDS Group 1357 The Horsley Drive Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Ph: 1300 937 349 Web: www.wds.com.au

BUILT TO LAST MANUFACTURING

Aluminium and steel

SPARE PARTS

WORKSHOP

A comprehensive range of repairs and installations

HYDRAULICS

We supply and fit hydraulic equipment

WE HAVE BEEN IN THE BUSINESS SINCE 1979

www.ste.com.au Shephard Transport Equipment 31 Arc Place Larapinta Qld 4110

Ph: 07 3711 0400 E: accounts@ste.com.au

TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Extreme makeover SWAN HILL-BASED SPECIALTY TRAILER BUILDER, PUMPA MANUFACTURING, RELIES ON LUCIDITY AUSTRALIA FOR ITS DIVERSE RANGE OF EASY-TOINSTALL CUSTOMISABLE LIGHTING AND WIRING SYSTEMS AND PLUG AND PLAY TECHNOLOGIES.

Fast Fact From a manufacturing standpoint, Lucidity Australia helps to simplify lighting and wiring installations with 100 per cent repeatable designs that are modular, versatile and adaptable.

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The current X-treme Wide Belt Trailer from

complete multiple trips per day maximising

PUMPA Manufacturing, according to Sales

productivity while utilising one of the safest

Manager, Jason King, has hit the mark

unloading systems on the market,” he says.

delivering quarry products in and around

Critical to the success of PUMPA’s trailer

Sydney.

builds, over the past two years, is its

“Fast and safe unload times make it

partnership with lighting and wiring solution

the ideal choice for drivers who need to

provider, Lucidity Australia.

QuickSilver® Specialised UHMWPE Truck Lining System

Lucidity Australia produce entire kit designs for trailer builds thanks to its in-house engineering team. Lucidity typically manage electrical content, design, Bill of Materials (BoM), manufacture and supply for trailer manufacturers. The business has a vast selection of kits it can draw on at any time, standardising materials on a clear layout with drawings detailing BoM. This means that every trailer is wired the same way and repeatable for production which really helps get trailers through the electrical finishing area.

Trailer electrical schematic drawings assist the finishing team to ensure correct fitment, too, whereas the layout drawing is also a permanent record of electrical materials fitted to a trailer. In the future, should there need to be any troubleshooting needed, additional materials or parts needing replacement, the process of part identification is straight

Safe! Tough! Reliable!

Eliminates Tip-over Risk Extends Truck Body Wear Proven Top Performing Liner World Class Technical Support

forward.

“We can really tailor the Lucidity range to our custom-built trailers,” Jason says. “Lucidity is extremely proactive in overcoming manufacturing and industry challenges. Design scope always takes into account the latest Australian Design Rules (ADR) requirements. Lucidity designs systems to operate at 12-, 24- and reduced (chopped) 24volt supplies so there are no concerns over truck and trailer electrical compatibility. Lucidity has this well in-hand as it is a major headache in the industry. I don’t believe any other single supplier can account to this capability. This is one of the key aspects when dealing with Lucidity that electrical incompatibilities don’t exist. Everything works, lamps, beacons, steer locks, chargers, scale equipment and so on.”

Plug and play is a solid solution for the most basic of skeletal trailers through to the most complex extendables and bread vans, Jason says.

“The electrical kits really take into account trailer architecture,” he says. “PUMPA utilise the entire Lucidity range to maximise productivity, for ease of service as well as assurance of a reliable quality electrical installation.”

Lucidity Link side markers have made a substantial time saving for PUMPA. “OMP junctions provide a robust serviceable connection, IDMs provide flexibility to adapt the kits, plus with the chargers and timer switch they have all the bases covered,” Jason says.

PUMPA has been completing plug and play light packages with Freds Interstate Transport.

“The plug and play system allows for lots of extra lights which our clients love, complete with chrome covers for a very unique and quality finish,” Jason says – adding that compliance to ADR is of vital importance for everyone. “Having a supplier like Lucidity who provide wiring, lighting, charging, switching, power regulation all in one convenient kit means we can trust in this being correct. The experience and knowledge Lucidity has in this space is always available for us to draw upon. Ultimately, Lucidity Australia are trailer people, they know and understand electrical systems and they respect the transport industry needs to get stuff done on time in full.”

Contact Lucidity Australia 37 Paraweena Drive Truganina, VIC 3029 Ph: 03 9219 4074 Web: www.lucidityaustralia.com.au

Ph: 1800 806 475 www.eplas.com.au E-Plas P/L Authorised Distributors Australia Wide Distribution & Service BRANCHES VIC QLD NSW SA WA

TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Magna-Lok.

Flying high HOWMET AEROSPACE – THE PARENT COMPANY OF HUCK AND ALCOA WHEELS – SUPPLIES GENUINE, HIGH QUALITY COMPONENTRY THAT ADD SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO TRAILER AND RIGID BODY BUILDER PROJECTS. For more than 30 years the Huck brand has

are all used in a variety of common trailer

military aircraft.”

set the standard for truck trailer fastening

assembly applications and have become

Huck Fasteners have literally, billions of

technology with a range of vibration-

the benchmark fastener within the heavy

resistant, maintenance-free fasteners and tools. The Magna-Lok®, the BOM®, Bobtail®,

transport industry.

Huck® fasteners are an advanced fastening

kilometres of on the road performance providing real evidence that Huck® fasteners are reliably 100 per cent maintenance-free.

Floortight®, Auto-Bulb® and Hucktainer®

solution available for the trailer industry,

No re-checking. No re-torqueing. No re-

offering a clean and safe alternative to

tightening.

welding and a more efficient fastening

“There has been an influx of cheaper

method than conventional standard

copy product over the years, the purchase

bolts and nuts. The Huck MagnaLok® with the 360° solid-circle lock is

price of fasteners proportionate to

Howmet Fastening System’s answer to

two points,” Ian says. “One, are they

blind fastening loosening and vibration

comparable with the quality of your own

challenges. The unique locking design

product and are the savings enough to

creates an internal lock during installation

risk shorter life, downtime, or failure of

that virtually eliminates pin pushout by

the no-name fastener? The second, by investing in genuine Huck® fasteners you

mechanically locking the pin to the sleeve.

your product is worth consideration on

The mechanical circle-lock design gives the Magna-Lok® rivet a tough, long-lasting joint

are adding value to your own products.

About Huck

with a tight, weather-resistant seal. Unlike

demonstrate the quality componentry you

Howmet Aerospace is a global leader

other blind structural rivets on the market,

use which provides customers with peace

in engineered metal products. Its

the Magna-Lok® doesn’t require a special

of mind.”

industrial brands are benchmarks

nosepiece insert in order to be properly

in the design, engineering and

installed; the locking mechanism has been

In addition to Huck®, Howmet Aerospace manufactures other quality and well-known

manufacture of precision-made

engineered into the fastener eliminating

fasteners that hold together major

tooling and operator error.

commercial products.

“The Huck brand has almost become

With original designs dating back over

synonymous with what we term structural

100 years, our industrial lockbolts and

rivets and swage bolts which is why you

structural rivets have evolved to serve

Fast Fact

major manufacturers with precise,

should always confirm you’re buying genuine Huck® fasteners and tools,” says

lasting joining for trucks, trailers,

Howmet Aerospace Sales and Marketing

to supplying industry with market-

buses, railcars, rail, automobiles,

Manager – Asia Pacific, Ian Norrie. “The

leading fasteners – also provides

HVAC systems, solar, wind turbines,

installed performance of the Huck range

power rigs and handheld installation

heavy-duty machines, material

surpasses most non-Huck structural rivets

tools to ensure its products can be set

handling equipment, oil and gas rigs.

which is why you find genuine Huck in a

correctly.

large number of the world’s commercial and

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This can be presented to your customers to

Howmet Aerospace – in addition

All those iconic brands make up a global network of specialist fastener manufacturing. In Australia, Howmet Aerospace, Melbourne Operations, is home to Recoil manufacturing. Recoil®, started in a garage in Melbourne has become a world leader in wire thread inserts. Chances are if you’ve ever repaired a thread or strengthened a thread in Australia or New Zealand you have used a Recoil® Insert.

Melbourne Operations employ more than 60 people full-time in the manufacturing and export of the Recoil range to all parts of the world. For over thirty years Recoil has Huck installation tool.

been manufactured in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

specialist fasteners such as Recoil® Wire thread Inserts, Marson Rivets, Simmons Lock Nuts, Camloc® quick release fasteners and latches, Keensert® and Keysert® solid inserts.

Contact Howmet Aerospace Clayton Business Park, 1508 Centre Road Clayton VIC 3168 Web: www.hfsindustrial.com.au Ph: 1300 363 049

Hucktainer.

Quality Statement The management of HFS is committed to Continual Quality Improvement to achieve Operational Excellence.

HFS management will provide all reasonable resources to ensure a systematic and companywide approach in pursuit of sustained continual improvement including continuous improvement methodologies.

HFS maintains a uniform Quality System that meets the requirements of the regulatory criteria of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR’s) for Technical Standard Order and Parts Manufacturer Approval, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) European Communities (EC) regulatory criteria, ISO 9001, AS/EN/JISQ 9100, AS/EN 9102, AS/EN 9103, AS/EN 9110, AS/EN 9120, AS/EN 9131, AS/ EN 9133, IATF 16949, and ISO/IEC 17025, to the latest revision.

The Quality Assurance Department of HFS has the responsibility and full authority, delegated by the President of Howmet Aerospace, to enforce all requirements of the Quality System and to revise those requirements to ensure continual improvement and control of product and process quality.

A Huck power rig.

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HAULMAX Tyres deliver operational excellence ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST TYRE DISTRIBUTORS, AUSTRALIAN TYRE TRADERS, IS COMMITTED TO HELPING TRANSPORT OPERATORS ACHIEVE INDUSTRY LEADING OUTCOMES WHEN IT COMES TO INVESTING IN QUALITY TYRES. An Australian family-owned organisation,

ATT are committed to deliver not just the

This is a dedicated national dealer network

Australian Tyre Traders (ATT) have developed

right products for the commercial fleets that

that recognises the importance of keeping

an innovative purpose-built Haulmax tyre

depend on them, but also have developed

road freight companies on the move.

range specifically for Australian truck-bus

a business infrastructure that delivers results

ATT consistently prove their quality tyres

operators.

on the ground for OEMs, tyre sellers, fleets

are a result of their dedicated research and

The business works broadly within the

and owner operators.

development department that is involved

original equipment sector, providing tyres

ATT sees roadside service as essential for

with everything from the initial concept and

and wheels for truck and trailer builders as

optimising operational outcomes and have

design to the manufactured product. They

well as with one of the largest independent

also developed its National – Haulmax

underpin the results with dedicated CPK

national tyre dealer networks in Australia.

Wingman 24/7 tyre service network that

performance guarantees.

ATT work with key customers across a

gives operators peace of mind anywhere

As an example of innovation, the newly

range of industries from general transport

in Australia. As of June 2021, this program

released 11R22.5 ATT105 Pilbara tyre was

to very specific heavy road train transport

averaged a job call allocation time of 15

designed for local mine haul operations to

and mine haul, requiring robust tyres that

minutes from the initial call in for support to

better handle the hard gravel roads and

are durable and work a long service life.

the dealer allocating the service technician.

heat of the Pilbara. ATT engineers produced

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The 11R22.5 ATT105 Pilbara tyre was designed for local mine haul operations and the extreme climate they work in.

Fast Fact Product performance, according to Australian Tyre Traders, is supported through stringent quality control, extensive Australian based research and development initiatives. Haulmax Tyres is also backed by an informed, high performance support team.

a unique casing design, complimented by

Pilbara by ATT’s Australian based engineers.

well as undertake independent testing

cutting-edge compounds designed for the

“New generation tyre compounds increase

in Australia and offshore to evaluate the

extreme climate and is used on trailers for

the tyre’s lifecycle which is particularly

Haulmax Tyre range for the PBS program

on/off highway applications performing

useful for vehicles traversing the harsh

in Australia. Each day they continue to

well above the competition. The tyre was

outback and unsealed roads,” says ATT

work with the end user operators, truck/

designed in partnership with OEMs and large

Director, Shane Morrissy. “All Haulmax

trailer manufacturers, vehicle assessors, tyre

scale fleet operators following extensive

Tyres meet or exceed International

resellers, manufacturers, and the governing

on-the-ground research and analysis in the

Standards including DOT certification as

body in NHVR. We really believe that if you’re not using Haulmax Truck Tyres for your equipment, you’re missing out.”

A testament to the quality of the product, and the confidence ATT places in it, Haulmax Tyres have a lifetime replacement guarantee, to covering any product issues. From a manufacturing perspective the Haulmax truck-bus tyre range is constructed using premium components to guarantee tyres perform in line with their designs.

In addition to supplying quality tyres, ATT backs its products with a vast network of expert authorised dealers found in more than 700 locations across Australia.

The company’s national warehouse and distribution network is also at the ready to render assistance.

It’s Australian Tyre Trader’s commitment to providing the best products and service that has them recognised as a key investment for Australian Truck-Bus operators – through OEM fitment, national stock availability and national roadside assistance.

Contact

A 24/7 national truck tyre assistance program, Haulmax Wingman, supports drivers in the event of a truck and trailer breakdown.

Australian Tyre Traders 242 Latrobe Terrace Geelong West VIC 3218 Ph: 1300 761 802 Web: www.tyretraders.com.au

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WOMEN IN INDUSTRY

Here are your 2021 Women In Industry Awards finalists NOMINATIONS HAVE CLOSED AND THE FINALISTS FOR THE 2021 WOMEN IN INDUSTRY AWARDS HAVE BEEN REVEALED. The Women in Industry Awards recognise

Excellence in Mining – sponsored by

Rising Star of the Year – sponsored by

and reward the achievements of women

Weir Minerals

Atlas Copco Compressors

working within the mining, engineering,

• Carrie Heaven, Glencore Superintendent

• Monique Yap, Weir Minerals Graduate

manufacturing, process control industries and road transport industries and aims to raise the profile of women within industry as well as promote and encourage excellence.

All finalists are eligible to win ‘Woman of the

Mine Services • Christine Morris, Komatsu Mining Director Human Resources • Carly O’Loughlan, Ore Contracting WA Director

Business Development Success of the Year • Puneeta Chellaramani, KPMG Australia Director • Katherine Walton, Weir Minerals Cyclone Specialist • Kylie Hollonds, GF Oats Australia Managing Director

Scheduler

Excellence in Transport

Performance Specialist

• Merry Manton, Transport Women

• Deanne Heier, Roadtek / Department of

Australia Limited Board Member

Transport and Main Roads QLD Project

• Penny Ford, Department of Transport

• Louise Johnson, BOC Scientific Specialist

Engineer • Kirstie Looke, Viva Energy Australia Crude • Deanne Heier, Norske Skog Product

Year’, sponsored by ifm. Here are our finalists for the 2021 Women in Industry Awards:

Engineer • Louisa Jansen, Fulton Hogan Site

Manager

and Main Roads QLD Executive Director – Planning Transport Services • Kirstyn Glass, Trapeze Group Asia Pacific Rail Operations Consultant • Catherine Baxter, Metro Trains CEO • Heather Jones, Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls Director

• Lacey Webb, Resource Hub founder and

Safety Advocacy Award – sponsored by BOC • Grace Kube, Norske Skog Graduate Process Engineer • Kerry Manton, Transport Women Australia Limited Board Member • Ainsley Fish, Roadtek / Department of

Industry Advocacy Award

Transport and Main Roads QLD Project

• Megan McCracken, NAWO Chair

Systems Representative

Excellence in Engineering – sponsored

• Gina Rinehart, Hancock Prospecting

Director

by BAE Systems • Narelle Dobson, Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD Director Special Projects • Bronwyn Evans, Engineers Australia CEO • Ashleigh Fulcher, Viva Energy Australia Mechanical Engineer • Rachel Barrett , Bosch Australia Senior

Executive Chair • Jo Sainsbury, Kickass Women Director • Hermione Parsons, Deakin University Director – Centre for Supply Chain and

Director

• Heidi Bergman, Seqirus Manufacturing Sciences & Technology Director • Noelle Parlier, PACCAR Australia Chief Engineer • Cori Stewart, ARM Hub CEO • Julie Jones, Matrix Composites and Engineering General Counsel and Company Secretary • Shay Chalmers, Strategic Engineering Australia Director

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Innovation • Sabrina Sequeria, Lighting Protection International Project Engineer Social Leader of the Year – sponsored

by Komatsu • Anne Williams, John Holland Plant

Mentor of the Year • Larissa Rose, Glowing Green Australia

Excellence in Manufacturing

Manager Health, Wellbeing and

Logistics • Kylie Ward, Stantec Asia Pacific HR

Verification and Validation Engineer • Amelinda Ilardi ANCA Project Manager

• Stephanie O’Dwyer, BlueScope Steel

Director Consultant • Lidia Trehane, Bosch Australia Software Engineering Manager • Christine Morris, Komatsu Mining Director Human Resources • Angela Wiggins, BAE Systems Australia

Operations Manager – Rail • Penelope Twemlow, KPMG Director • Jane Tiller, Monash University Ethical, Legal & Social Advisor • Pranjal Pawar, Development Victoria Project Manager • Jo Withford, Transport for NSW Senior Project Engineer

Chief Counsel • Kylie Fraser, Linfox President of Consumer & Healthcare Group

The winners will be announced Thursday 19 August 2021 at the Women In Industry Awards Gala evening. Tickets are available here: www.womeninindustry.com.au.

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Half a century and batting on VETERAN TRAILER BUILDER, GRAHAM LUSTY, IS CELEBRATING A MONUMENTAL MILESTONE – 50 YEARS IN THE TRAILER MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY THIS YEAR. Graham Lusty was born and raised at Nyah West on the Murray River in the northern reaches of the Mallee district of western Victoria.

From an early age he developed an interest in mechanical things including cars, trucks, tractors and trailers.

“I was drawn to machinery when my father taught me to weld and I built my first trailer 50 years ago in 1971,” Graham says.

“Early on in my career, I would fly a light aircraft to my rural customers’ farms to complete servicing and repairs on their trailers.”

Since then, Graham has started a range of trailer manufacturing companies including G&J Lusty, Lusty Allison and Lusty EMS, before establishing Graham Lusty Trailers (GLT) in Brisbane in 2009.

Over the years, Graham has also spent time passing down his knowledge and passion for trailers to others – with several generations of apprentices now part of the GLT family.

Graham Lusty.

Graham relates that some of the biggest changes he’s seen are the advent of

daughter, Fiona Lusty, who has been

field finishes.

lightweight aluminium trailers and the

working with him for many years, including

Graham has also built many race

longer, higher capacity trailers that now

on the workshop floor helping build trailers,

transporters for the likes of Moffat, Brock

operate under Performance-Based Standards

and is now Chief Business Officer.

and Perkins.

(PBS).

“Not only is she keeping the legacy of Lusty

Graham says one of his greatest pleasures

“I didn’t build my first aluminium trailer until

alive in the trailer manufacturing industry,

is building enduring relationships with his

1981,” he says.

but she also brings a new, modern approach

customers.

“Early on, I was only building single trailers

to our manufacturing,” he says.

“I am now seeing sons and daughters of

and would never have believed they would

“As a strong role model in our industry,

our early customers purchasing trailers from

get to the size and length they are now.

she is driving our robotics and automation

GLT,” he says proudly.

Further to the topic of higher productivity

methodology.

vehicles, Graham says GLT has been

When he’s not building trailers, Graham can

heavily involved in PBS right from the

often be found at various racetracks around

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very beginning and was one of the first

the country. In fact, he and his brother John,

Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.

manufacturers to produce PBS approved

also a trailer builder, teamed up as privateers

Industry Icon is a series dedicated to

B-doubles.

to race a Commodore at the Calder 500 and

honouring the unsung heroes of the

As for who he admires in the industry,

Bathurst 1000 on consecutive weekends in

commercial road transport industry.

Graham says he is extremely proud of his

October 1987, achieving respectable mid-

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Mack in action FOLLOWMONT TRANSPORT CELEBRATES ITS HISTORY WITH A NEW COMMEMORATIVE LIMITED EDITION MACK SUPER-LINER.

Steve Helms, Mack Trucks, Mark, Bernie and Ben Tobin.

Legacy is often the means to value people

business which from that point underwent

trucks, made available a year from every one

and traditions. It’s an inheritance from

a seismic change. While the foundation

of its last 100. Followmont selected 2016,

which to remember and learn. Indeed,

of the business remains service, its legacy

the same year Mark purchased Followmont

legacy served as one of the main themes of

now revolves around its people having a

thus preventing it from being sold to Toll.

a recent Followmont Transport Leadership

real sense of belonging to a family business

“Where we are now we can be seen as one

Conference which gathered together over

including the values that come with it.

of the top transport businesses in Australia,”

50 senior managers from across Queensland

“Our business has transitioned, as has our

he says. “That is why we celebrate with the

and NSW where the past and the present

legacy,” says Mark. “Our legacy today,

newest addition to the fleet family, the 100

helped shape discussion of future directions

whilst the foundation is still service, is

Year Mack – Legacy.”

and set the table for a major reveal.

around our people having a sense of

With so many of the Followmont Transport

Followmont Transport legacy itself begins

belonging to a family business and our

team having a close association with the

36 years ago when it was co-founded by

people feeling empowered, educated and

Mack over the years it is considered a fitting

Bernard Tobin and Alan Salpietro. For 25

inspired by leadership as opposed to having

addition to the ever-expanding fleet.

years they guided and built the company on

it demanded by leadership.”

The 11-tonne special edition Mack Super-

an ethos of hard work and strong customer

Underpinning this is the notion of care

Liner is spec’d for B-double operations. At

service. More than ten years ago, the

— caring at once for one and other and

about 8 metres long it will carry all forms

four shareholders of the company which

customers while acknowledging everyone

of freight. Based out of Brisbane it is likely

includes Managing Director and CEO Mark

is only as good as their last delivery and

to travel up and down the whole of the

Tobin, realised the importance of healthy

therefore, last interaction.

eastern seaboard.

leadership, the significance of having a

The Leadership Conference included a

Belair Spray Painting were authorised to

roadmap and agreed to a goal of working

special reveal of the 100th anniversary

carry out finishing flow and clear coatings

smarter rather than harder.

Legacy Mack Super-Liner. Mack, as part of

by Mack Trucks Australia on all 100th

That was a watershed moment for the

customising each of the commemorative

anniversary Limited Edition trucks.

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WORLD MAP

Automatic for the people EXCELLENT QUALITY AND SERVICE ARE TOP PRIORITIES FOR CARGO FLOOR, THE NETHERLANDS-BASED MANUFACTURER OF THE CARGOMATIC SYSTEM FOR TRUCKS AND TRAILERS. THE SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY GAINS OF USING THIS TECHNOLOGY IS BOOSTING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES OF THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE.

CargoMatic Dock-to-Trailer, 13.6m loaded/unloaded within 2.5 minutes.

For 20 years, Paul van der Does has been

loading and unloading will save the

and standards, using the highest quality

a member of the Cargo Floor team. In his

operator at least 30 minutes. Because of

materials and components,” said van der

current role as Senior Sales Manager he is

this, the CargoMatic system is especially

Does. “Cargo Floor has developed a unique

responsible for the sales of the CargoMatic

suitable for short-distance and shuttle

test wizard for the CargoMatic system.

system, a mobile floor system for trucks and

transport from A to B.

This test wizard is included in the software

trailers. It appears to be very efficient for

Cargo Floor manufactures its products

and helps the installer to commission and

dock-to-trailer work with fully automatic

in a factory based in Coevorden, the

test the CargoMatic system step by step,

loading and unloading in about 90 seconds.

Netherlands, and exports CargoMatic

guiding them through the different steps of

The manufacturer claims a standard trailer

worldwide including Scandinavia, Australia

the process and this is graphically supported

transporting 33 pallets can be unloaded in

and every country in between.

on the colour display. The wizard ensures

under three minutes.

“The main export market for the

that all sensors and signal transmitters are

Optimising the logistics process, according

CargoMatic system is Western Europe,

properly connected and the CargoMatic

to van der Does, is more important than

with Germany leading the list, followed

system works completely reliably and safely

ever.

by Spain, France, Belgium, Poland, Italy,

wherever it is installed in the world.”

“The CargoMatic system is the solution

Sweden as well as the Middle East and the

CargoMatic also has some important

for this,” he said. “The CargoMatic is one

US,” said van der Does. “Wherever there is

features that emphasise productivity and

of the fastest logistical volume transport

an automotive industry, food and beverage

safety.

systems that exists. The transport speed of

and chemical industry, there are potential

“The CargoMatic system is the safest

the CargoMatic is, depending on the cargo

markets for the CargoMatic system.”

automatic loading and unloading system

to be transported, variably adjustable from

Cargo Floor undertakes rigorous quality

available on the market,” said van der Does.

zero to maximum and moves about nine

assurance and product testing in-house. It

“By using a safety PLC and the associated

metres per minute. However, the optimum

is an ISO 9001 quality certified company,

safety sensors, a very high safety level is

appears to be about six metres per minute.”

a requirement for customers in the

achieved for this application – something

“A standard trailer (13,600mm)

automotive and chemical sectors.

that is achieved in certain market segments

transporting 33 pallets will be unloaded in

“Every CargoMatic system is produced

including the chemical industry which is an

2.5 minutes. This compared to conventional

according to high quality requirements

absolute must.”

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