WTC EXPO WRAP-UP 2013
June 2013
Colin Carr of Pipeworks takes a well-earned rest on one of his many well-priced, imperfect pipes that were on display.
Barry Gaiter and Michael Bicknell from G&M Poly Irrigation took a lot of pride in their massive display which showcased many of their products.
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Archards Irrigation had an impressive display of what their company could offer prospective clients.
Representing Observant at the Expo was agronomist Adrian Orloff who hoped that local irrigators realised that despite the initial input costs, using a mixture of Observant’s tools would assist them to efficiently manage one of the biggest annual input costs.
Wendy Buck with Gary Horton from Triangle Waterquip.
showcasing industry innovation
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL WATER TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER EXPO WAS HELD ON MAY 22 AND 23 AT THE EXHIBITION BUILDING, SHEPPARTON SHOWGROUNDS. The Expo was officially opened on Thursday May 22 by the Victorian Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh. Some sixty exhibitors displayed the latest in irrigation technologies available for use in the irrigation industry. Farmers were able to take advantage of exhibitors providing detailed information on the On Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program's G-MWATER connections project, farm irrigation layout design and new innovations to improve farm productivity and water use efficiency. “Ninety nine percent of exhibitors indicated they will be back next year with three quarters of all exhibitors suggesting the Expo should continue on in Shepparton,” John Mapson said. The WTC Expo has been in Echuca for two years and now in Shepparton for two years, so let us know where you would like the 2014 event to be held: email
your thoughts to wendy@wtcexpo.com.au. We require about fifty powered sites with some undercover and outdoor space. The WTC committee is run by volunteers and we look for sponsorship and in-kind support from a new location. As a vehicle to support Modernisation and the On Farm Efficiency programs, WTC has a narrow irrigation focus and is well supported by all who attend. I would like to personally thank Roger Wrigley, WTC Chair, Andrew Chittick, treasurer, Sam Birrell, sound tech, John ‘Mappo’ Mapson, secretary (whose assistance in organising the Expo is invaluable), and our hard working committee for the eight months of work that goes into staging this annual event. I would like to also thank our sponsors whose support both financial and in-kind allows us to run such a successful event each year. Visitor comments were that the Expo is very well done, it’s a great facility, and the wide variety of products on show was impressive. The people manning the exhibits were very knowledgeable and helpful and it was a pleasure to attend. Wendy Buck WTC Expo Chairperson
From Left) Minister Peter Walsh, Wendy Buck and Tim McCurdy enjoying the Expo. J/12D11388/23-13