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WTIA CEO Update Victoria Division News New South Wales Division News South Australia Division News Western Australia Division News Queensland Division News Steel Industry Senate Inquiry IWT: New Qualification Pathway Industry Skills Fund Qualification Register National Manufacturing Week Upcoming Events IIW Assembly & Conference

WTIA CONTACTS WTIA NATIONAL OFFICE Building 3, Level 3, Suite 5 20 Bridge Street Pymble, NSW 2073 (PO Box 197 Macquarie Park, NSW 1670) T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: info@wtia.com.au CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Geoff Crittenden T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: g.crittenden@wtia.com.au

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Bruce Ham T: +61 (0)418 391 534 E: b.ham@wtia.com.au

MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@wtia.com.au

QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATION MANAGER Annette Dickerson T: +61 (0)2 8748 0170 E: a.dickerson@wtia.com.au

ADVERTISING Bill Aitken T: +61 (0)2 8748 0123 E: b.aitken@wtia.com.au

TRAINING MANAGER Paul James T: +61 (0)2 8748 0150 E: p.james@wtia.com.au

EDITORIAL Sally Wood T: +61 (0)434 442 687 E: sally@wordly.com.au WTIA Newsletter April 2016

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WTIA CEO UPDATE April has been an incredibly exciting and busy month. I appeared before the Senate Inquiry into the future of Australia’s Steel Industry. I met with two of the three bidders for the Next Generation Submarine Project, as well as the South Australian Industry Advocate and the CEO of Defence South Australia in relation to a new defence welding school. And, I was privileged to watch one of the most professional bridge construction operations I have ever seen.

SENATE INQUIRY My appearance before the Senate Economics References Committee Inquiry into the Future of Australia’s Steel Industry was a great opportunity to inform the Senate about some of the issues facing the welding and fabricating industry.

I was able to explain the damage that the 600,000 tonnes of imported fabricated steel is doing to our industry, and to clearly demonstrate the public safety hazards that are being caused by structures that do not meet Australian Standards.

My comments have received significant support from Senators Nick Xenophon and Kim Carr, as well as considerable publicity and news coverage. This is a major win for the welding and fabricating industry, with the challenges currently faced now top of people’s minds, and likely to become an election issue.

We are currently investigating the implementation of an industry scheme, to be facilitated by the WTIA, which would ensure that all imported fabricated steel products adhere to approved Australian Standards. This will provide a range of benefits, both from a commercial and a public safety perspective.

NEXT GENERATION SUBMARINE PROJECT Earlier this month, I met with both Mitsubishi and DCNS to discuss their plans for the Next Generation Submarine Project, particularly in relation to training and recruitment of welders.

During these meetings, I was able to point out a number of considerations which will significantly help both Mitsubishi and DCNS in identifying and

Geoff Crittenden, WTIA CEO.

recruiting the best possible calibre of tradesmen.

These discussions proved to be extremely useful when I met with the South Australian Industry Advocate and the CEO of Defence South Australia in relation to the same issue. Both organisations indicated their support for the WTIA’s proposed defence welding school in Adelaide.

For more information about the Senate Inquiry, please take a look at the detailed article on Page 10.

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WTIA CEO UPDATE WELDING EQUIPMENT SMART GROUP In late March, the first meeting of the Welding Equipment SMART Group was held.

During the meeting, leading welding and fabricating equipment suppliers met to discuss issues related to ensuring the compliance of equipment to the relative Australian Standards.

The meeting proved to be extremely positive and useful, with an action plan related to gas and electric welding equipment drafted.

The plan is currently being executed, and further details will be made available in the coming months.

HORNSBY BRIDGE ERECTION, SYDNEY, NSW S&L Steel kindly invited me to watch the erection of a brand new steel footbridge from Hornsby Station, over George Street, and into the main shopping centre.

All images: S&L Steel erect the Hornsby Bridge.

Approximately 15,000 people use the bridge each day. The new bridge is 4.5m wide—more than double the width of the old bridge—and its traffic clearance has been increased to 5.5m.

As you can see in the images opposite, the new bridge is much larger and bigger than the old structure, which is visible in the foreground.

The bridge was installed at night to minimise inconvenience, which meant I had to be on-site at 1am. The installation was one TRAINING & QUALIFICATION of the most well-planned and The National Welder professional erection operations Qualification Register is I have ever seen. The team progressing well. It was went about their business confirmed this month that we will calmly, without fuss, and with be testing to ISO9606-1. Further tremendous accuracy. details about the Register will be made available in the May Geoff Crittenden edition of Weld Connect.

WTIA CEO I also met with the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) to discuss the syllabus for the future training of welders. I am delighted to report that we have agreed to work together in the delivery of a syllabus which will reintroduce the trades of welder and boilermarker to Australia.

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VICTORIA DIVISION NEWS

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he April meeting of the Victoria Division will see Robert Wiseman present on boron in steel, and its effect on the welding process.

Over the last year, it has become increasingly clear that low and medium strength structural steels containing undisclosed amounts of boron are being imported into Australia.

However, if undisclosed levels of boron are present in mild steels and standard welding procedures are applied, weld cracking and consequent welded component failure can be a serious problem.

Therefore disclosure of boron levels in steel is an important issue and the fabricator needs to know what to look for, how to assess whether the steel is fit for purpose, and how to adjust the welding procedure.

For example, quenched and tempered steel (containing boron) manufactured to AS Boron is used as an alloying 3597, can be safely welded element in steels to increase the hardenability and strength. when welded in compliance with AS/NZS 1554 Part 4, As a result, preheat and while for boron-free structural heat input controls, along steels AS/NZS 1554 with appropriate welding Part 1 is applicable. consumable selection, are used to ensure that the welded joint ends up with the intended In his presentation, Robert will explain the role of boron in steel properties. Mild steel, by the and in welding consumables, nature of its chemistry, does what to look for in the chemical need such controls and has analysis in the mill or batch been welded for years with certificate, and how to adjust well-known procedures. the welding procedure.

EVENT DETAILS • Date: Thursday 21 April • Time: 4.30pm • Venue: Vetassess, 473 Albert Street, East Melbourne • Further information: contact Robert Vernon on 0487 400 002 or robvernon@bigpond.com WTIA ADVICE ON BORON The WTIA recommends that fabricators who are using, or who have been supplied with, steel where the boron content is undisclosed seek guidance from their supplier on the recommended welding procedure requirements for these steels. If you are in any doubt, contact the WTIA Hotline on 1800 620 820.

VIC CONTACT Robert Vernon Chairman robvernon@bigpond.com

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NSW DIVISION NEWS The May New South Wales Committee meeting will see Consultant Welding Engineer Matthew Cole, deliver a presentation on the key features of AS 1551.1, one of the most widely used welding standards in Australia today.

While AS1554.1 is arguably one of the most widely used welding standards in Australia, it is not always understood or applied in the way intended.

Matthew will discuss the classification schemes for consumables and provide an overview of parent material specifications.

Consultant Welding Engineer, Mathew Cole will deliver a presentation aiming to address key features of the standard, with a focus on the science behind why the standard has been written the way that it is.

The qualification of welding procedures is a science unto itself and can be very time consuming and costly to get wrong. Matthew will therefore provide an overview of the qualification process and procedure development covering essential variables, mechanical testing requirements and pre-qualification.

Most welding standards are written with the aim of controlling the properties of the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) and mitigating the risk of Hydrogen Cracking. As such, a brief introduction will be given on HAZ metallurgy and cracking phenomena in steels, as well as an overview of how AS1554.1 addresses these issues.

S+L Steel’s Glendenning Facilities.

The presentation will be beneficial for welders, inspectors and supervisors working in the structural sector.

ABOUT MATTHEW COLE Matthew, along with his father Graeme Cole, operate GMC Welding Consultants. The company provides engineering, quality management and inspection services across many industry sectors.

Matthew has a degree in Metallurgy from the University

of New South Wales, and is a qualified International Welding Engineer. Matthew is also a lecturer for the International Welding Specialist course delivered by WTIA. ABOUT S+L STEEL The May Committee meeting will be held at S+L Steel, and include a tour of their facilities.

Founded in 1974, S&L Steel is a leader in structural steel fabrication, engineering and erection, providing expert services on some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects.

S&L Steel has WTIA certification to AS3834 (Part 2) and has just received ISO 9000 QA certification. For more information: www.slsteel.com.au.

EVENT DETAILS • Date: Wednesday 4 May • Time: 6.00pm • Venue: S+L Steel, 59 Glendenning Road, Glendenning • Further information: contact Bill Aitken on b.aitken@wtia.com.au or 0477 010 290 • Refreshments: a light meal will be provided.

NSW CONTACT Bill Aitken State Coordinator NSW b.aitken@wtia.com.au or 0477 010 290 S+L Steel’s Glendenning Facilities.

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SA DIVISION NEWS A number of strategies have been put in place to ensure that the Whyalla steelworks survive, despite Arrium’s warning that the site could be shut down if its financial position does not improve.

Arrium Mining has confirmed that the Whyalla steelworks are not economically viable, given current market steel prices.

Arrium reported a half-yearly after-tax net loss of $236 million, including a $43 million loss at its Whyalla steelworks.

These losses come even after Arrium found approximately $100 million worth of cost reductions.

According to the mining giant, the company needs an additional $60 million in the coffers, just to break even, and is beginning to plan ‘care and maintenance’ options for all or part of its steelworks operations, if its financial position does not turn around in the near future.

If the Whyalla steelworks closes, more than 1,000 people will be out of work. This is in addition to the 900 people who lost their jobs last year.

It came as no surprise in early April when Arrium confirmed that it has achieved support from the majority of employees, who voted on a temporary pay reduction.

Arrium asked all employees to take a temporary 10% pay reduction and wage freeze in support of the businesses

efforts to make it economically viable in the current challenging environment.

Two enterprise agreement variations were voted on. Of the employees who voted on the changes affecting the Pellet Plant, Whyalla Port and Ardrossan operations, 70% approved the changes.

Arrium Mining Executive General Manager, Matt Reed, said it was excellent news that these employees recognised the importance of this contribution. “I recognise that this would not have been an easy decision, so the business values and appreciates the personal sacrifice that each of these employees has agreed to make,” he said.

“I am confident that together, we can make a difference and attain the cost savings required to turn around our situation,” he said.

Paolo Corronca, WTIA Technology Manager, based in South Australia.

GOVERNMENT TALKS Treasurer Tom Koutsansonis said the State Government was working with Arrium to see how it could help the plant remain open.

But he also called on the Federal Government to do more. “I’d like to see the same type of energy and fervour in terms of stopping the boats, in terms of [what] the Commonwealth Government’s employed around our borders, to protecting steel,” he said.

Premier Jay Weatherill said, “We’re in deep negotiations to provide them with assistance to allow their continued existence.

We stand ready to support Arrium and Whyalla to get through this very difficult phase.”

Sources: www.abc.net.au

SA CONTACT Paul Bettison Chairman

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WA DIVISION NEWS

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he WTIA is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as Main Roads WA’s independent third party inspector for the Swan River Bridge.

WTIA submitted a tender to perform the overseas auditing and inspection as Main Roads WA’s independent third party inspector.

The work will include an initial audit of the welding contractor, their weld quality management systems (WQMS) and their site capacity. Their WQMS includes welding procedure qualifications, welder’s qualifications, identification and traceability, their materials handling procedures, logistics, welding supervision and inspection and Inspection and Test Plan evaluation.

WTIA will undertake two additional surveillance visits after this initial audit.

WTIA has detailed knowledge of the Swan River Pedestrian Bridge, having reviewed specifications and drawings for clarity and identification of critical points that could potentially cause additional costs or delay the project.

ABOUT THE SWAN RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE Part of the New Perth Stadium’s integrated transport strategy, the Swan River Pedestrian Bridge is designed to move patrons safely and efficiently to and from the Stadium and Sports Precinct.

More than 14,000 people are expected to use the Bridge on event days to move between East Perth, adjacent to Nelson Avenue and the Burswood Peninsula adjacent to the Stadium.

The Bridge will be available for community use at all times, showcasing the beauty of the river, adjacent parklands and the Stadium Precinct.

Visually stunning, the 370m long, 9m wide bridge will have a steel cable-stay span of 160m at its centre. This central structural arch and expressive apex rises 65m above the river to provide a focal point from distant vantage points, the city and Perth Stadium.

The bridge will be made of structural steel that is covered with a Teflon coated fabric.

Approximately 1,500 tonnes of steel, 1.6km of piles and 1.5km of steel cables and strip lighting will be used in the construction. Shared paths on the eastern and western foreshores will be retained and will pass under the new bridge.

The vessel navigational area will be at least 40m wide with clearance of 8m between the water and bridge deck.

Bridge construction works are underway with the construction of two temporary causeways in the Swan River commencing in January 2016. Bridge foundations are expected to be complete by mid-2016, with the Bridge opening in early 2017.

Source: www.perthstadium.com.au

WA CONTACT Clay Williams WTIA WA Division Chairman clay@weld-rite.com.au WTIA Newsletter April 2016

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QLD DIVISION NEWS In 2015, the Queensland Government announced it would invest $180 million in the Advance Queensland program, a suite of reforms that will diversify the economy and create knowledgebased jobs now and into the future.

The Queensland Government is focused on ensuring that the state’s advanced manufacturing businesses capitalise on opportunities in manufacturing sectors such as defence, renewable energy, marine, aviation, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals and mining equipment and technology services.

In 2014–2015 manufacturing contributed around $20.3 billion to the Queensland economy.

Over the past decade, Queensland manufacturing has increased its share of national industry gross value from 15.8% in 2003–2004 to 19.7% in 2014-2015.

However, while Queensland manufacturing contributes strongly to the state’s output,

QLD CONTACT Warren Raisin Chairman warren@aitkenwelding.com

it has decreased its share of output from 11.9 per cent in June 1990 to 7.1 per cent in June 2015 (current prices).

In the December quarter 2015, manufacturing directly employed 169,700 persons in Queensland. Over 88% of manufacturing jobs are full time positions. In terms of total employment, the industry is the seventh largest in the state.

The Department of State Development is currently developing a series of industry roadmaps, which will guide how industry and government works together for the next 10 years.

On 24 February 2016, the government released the Queensland Advanced Manufacturing discussion paper. The paper was developed in consultation with the Industry and Manufacturing Advisory Group.

Consultation on the discussion paper occurred throughout March, including eight focus group sessions with small

to medium enterprises in Caboolture, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Maryborough, Springfield Lakes, Southport and Townsville, plus a pilot workshop in Toowoomba.

Discussions were also held with research institutions, government agencies, industry bodies and unions.

Public consultation has now closed, with consideration by the Industry and Manufacturing Advisory Group scheduled for 5 May 2016, and release of the 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan expected in late June.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS The Queensland Division is seeking volunteer committee members. As a committee member, you will help the WTIA sure up the future of manufacturing and welding throughout Queensland, and across Australia.

For further information, please contact Warren Raisin on warren@aitkenwelding.com.

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STEEL INDUSTRY SENATE INQUIRY

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n 6 April, WTIA CEO Geoff Crittenden appeared before the Senate Economics References Committee after being invited to make a submission to the Inquiry into the future of Australia’s Steel Industry.

The WTIA firmly believes that Australia urgently needs legislation to ensure all imported fabricated steel complies with Australian Welding Standards.

WTIA CEO Geoff Crittenden says passing such a law and ensuring the standards are enforced will save lives.

“There is no legislation to protect the public from dangerous, sub-standard welding on imported, fabricated steel. WTIA has long been warning governments that a substantial part of this country’s imported steel infrastructure is unsafe.”

“Bridges, light poles, crash barriers and road gantries made overseas do not always meet Australian Welding Standards and have the

potential to fail. Lives could be lost,” Mr Crittenden said.

He said a strong, vibrant steel industry was critical to the future of Australian industry.

“The 7,000 direct employees of Arrium are just the tip of the iceberg; there are more than 14,000 Australians employed in related jobs.”

Mr Crittenden told the Senate inquiry every piece of fabricated steel erected in Australia must comply with Australian Welding Standards.

“I’m not asking for special treatment, just compliance with the same set of rules. If there was a law in place to enforce the Australian Standards, Arrium would not be in the strife it is in today,” he said.

“More than 80% of imported fabricated steel used in road,

rail, and mining and energy infrastructure fails to pass welding inspections and is required to be re-worked once it has landed. This results in significantly increased whole-of-life costs which, in government projects, ultimately are paid for by taxpayers.”

He cited examples of unsafe structures that were “cut up and put back together” in Australian fabrication shops, but said not all unsafe welds were identified because they were not necessarily checked by qualified welding inspectors when they reached Australia.

In his evidence, Mr Crittenden outlined the serious consequences already evident in Australia from the use of substandard steel products in public works: “There was a bridge recently in NSW in Penrith … The bridge was made in Vietnam. When they cut it up they found out that the main structural trusses were filled with water because they had been made with the incorrect grade of steel and to get the weight right they’d filled them with water.”

“If we look at bridges, in Western Australian there’s a bridge, which we’ve inspected, that runs between a primary school and a high school.”

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STEEL INDUSTRY SENATE INQUIRY

“In our view and in the view of all the technical experts this bridge is unsafe. It certainly doesn’t meet any structural welding standards.”

The WTIA will continue to push for legislation to ensure all imported fabricated steel complies with Australian Welding Standards.

“We told the local government that we thought the bridge was unsafe. They said it wasn’t.

We told the State Government that we thought the bridge was unsafe. They said it wasn’t and it’s the business of the local council. The children still cross the bridge everyday. Every school day.”

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“If that bridge was being manufacturing in Australia … every single aspect of the Australian safety standard would be applied to that bridge.

If it’s being manufactured in Shanghai then you just don’t get the same level of oversight … you just don’t get the same degree of safety.”

Mr Crittenden said ensuring public safety and compliance with Australian Welding Standards would not breach free trade agreements. He invited any politicians who thought the issue was simply political scaremongering to join him on inspections of specific unsafe infrastructure.

HELP SAVE THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA’S STEEL INDUSTRY Do you know of substandard imported fabricated steel that has come in to Australia?

To watch the official recording of the proceedings at the Senate inquiry, click here.

During the Senate Inquiry, the WTIA was asked to provide examples of imported fabricated steel that does not meet Australian standards.

Senator Kim Carr issued a press release, in which he refers to the evidence outlined

by Geoff Crittenden during Senate hearing. Read his press release by clicking here.

Given the current high level of interest around the Australian steel industry, there is an enormous amount of content and activity occurring online.

You can keep you up-to-date with our efforts, as well as the wider conversation happening across the country, by following our online and social media channels: • Follow us on LinkedIn • ‘Like’ us on Facebook • Follow us on Twitter • Subscribe to our YouTube Channel • Check out the News section of the WTIA website

If you have examples or case studies that the WTIA can share with the Senate Committee, which will be protected by parliamentary privilege, please contact the WTIA on membership@wtia. com.au

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IWT: NEW QUALIFICATION PATHWAY

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he WTIA is pleased to announce major changes to the IIW International Welding Technologist qualification pathway.

Individuals will now be eligible to undertake the IIW International Welding Technologist (IWT) qualification via recognition of prior learning and experience.

Previously, the access conditions for the IWT required

an Associate Diploma in Engineering (or a related discipline).

With recent changes, individuals who do not hold this qualification can now access the course and examinations via recognition of their prior learning and professional work experience: this is called the Experiential Route.

An applicant may be eligible via the Experiential Route if they hold an IIW IWS diploma and at least six years of experience (in the past eight years), working at the level of

a Welding Technologist, after gaining the IWS diploma.

The role of a Welding Technologist combines highlevel theoretical skills with practical management of welding engineering projects.

The next IWT course is scheduled to commence in September 2016 at the University of Wollongong, and will be delivered as a blended learning program.

For further information, visit: http://wtia.com.au/ professional-development or email training@wtia.com.au

IWE & IWT Qualification:

A pipeline to career success In conjunction with the University of Wollongong, the WTIA (Welding Technology Institute of Australia) is set to launch a newly restructured training course, which will see graduates obtain a globally recognised welding qualification.

Recognised by the International Institute of Welding (IIW), this highly sought-after welding qualification is International Welding Engineer (IWE) or International Welding Technologist (IWT), depending on applicant’s prerequisites. Successful completion will enable students to apply for international certification as IWE or IWT. Why IWE & IWT Qualification?

Covering all aspects of welding, IWE and IWT qualifications provide a raft of benefits: Higher salary potential, stronger employment demand, and better job stability.

Early enrolment will put you ahead of the curve, boost your career and earning potential, and make you the preferred candidate for large-scale pipeline projects around the globe.

Get Ahead of the Curve: Enrol Today

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THE INDUSTRY SKILLS FUND

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he WTIA would like to make all members aware of the Federal Government initiative, Industry Skills Fund.

The Industry Skills Fund (fund) assists businesses to invest in training and support services to upskill or reskill their workforce. The fund provides training grants and independent skills advice tailored to the business.

• Enter export markets • Reposition due to market driven structural adjustment.

In addition to free skills advice, the fund is providing businesses with the opportunity to receive training

grants which will assist them in gaining the necessary skills to achieve business growth.

More information is available on the website http://www. business.gov.au/Pages/ default.aspx under ‘Grants and Assistance’.

The fund helps businesses to: • Diversify into or respond to new market opportunities here and overseas • Adopt emerging technology

QUALIFICATION REGISTER The WTIA is drafting a new scheme: the National Qualified Welder Register. The Register will be a database of welders, all of whom are qualified to the processes set out in AS2890.

To help facilitate the formation of the Register, the WTIA is calling for individuals and companies to register their interest in becoming assessors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals and companies to give back to the welding

and fabricating industry, to raise their own profile through a myriad of networking opportunities, and to extend their own knowledge base.

Assessors will undertake the pre-qualification of Australian welders so that they may be included in the Register.

Assessors will be responsible for ensuring that the skills and knowledge of welders are in line with the processes included in ISO9606.

While the Register is currently still in the planning phase, the WTIA is confident that it will be up and running by mid-2016.

REGISTER NOW For further information about the National Qualified Welder Register, or to register to become an assessor, please contact the WTIA on info@wtia.com.au or 02 8748 0100.

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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK New figures showing that Australian manufacturing has now grown for eight consecutive months, and has reached its strongest point this decade, will provide a upbeat backdrop for this year’s National Manufacturing Week (NMW).

In fact, NMW 2016 will be the forum where you can see new welding technologies in action, alongside a broader range of solutions that can get your operations moving more quickly and safely than ever before.

NMW (May 11 to 13) is Australia’s largest, longestrunning manufacturing event, bringing industry together to see, touch and discuss manufacturing industry solutions.

This year’s event takes place at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, strategically located at the gateway to Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales’ manufacturing heartland.

NMW 2016 will showcase hundreds of products and services from around the world, laid out in 12 Product Zones. These Product Zones will focus on innovative capabilities in Welding Technology, Automation and Robotics, Intralogistics, Advanced Materials, and more.

The Welding Technology Zone—traditionally, one of the most-visited areas of NMW— will showcase new offerings from industry leaders including Ensitech, Innovative Welding, Goodwill Precision Machinery, Kemppi, Weldbrush and more.

There will also be welding solutions throughout the broader NMW exhibition, The exhibition hall at NMW 2015.

including gas and equipment from Tesuco and Supagas, as well as Leussink Engineering’s Demmeler jigs and Magnet Sales solutions for lifting and holding welding jobs in place.

Alongside these, NMW will host live demonstrations of new technologies, giving you a real-world insight into how they might help your business move ahead.

Highlights of the demonstration program include Kemppi’s demonstration of their new Pulse Mig welding package, which will be monitored for performance on Kemppi’s KAS3 online welding management system.

Aussie company Ensitech will also participate in the demonstration schedule, showcasing its easy-to-use and portable TIG Brush® Stainless Steel Weld Cleaning System.

According to Ensitech’s Managing Director, Clive White, the system is “a process that you have to see to believe.”

“The ‘TIG Brush Effect’ is the wide-eyed look of disbelief that people get when they see, for the first time, the TIG

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NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK Brush’s superior weld cleaning and passivation capabilities.

We hope you’ll join us for our demonstration at NMW - and get the ‘TIG Brush Effect’ for yourself!” said White.

materials that can give local businesses an edge.

Alongside this impressive demonstration program, NMW will also present a powerful seminar series, in which industry leaders will share new ideas and opportunities.

There will be a clear focus on reducing operational waste, with speakers including Peter Meakin from the Opie Manufacturing Group sharing strategies for streamlining production, transport and even innovation processes, to free up time and resources for new programs.

Among high profile speakers will be Dr Keith McLean, CSIRO’s Manufacturing Flagship Director who will outline some of the ways in which 400 Australian manufacturers are leveraging the national science agency’s research to help them target high value niche markets.

NMW 2016 will also focus on emerging opportunities through its co-location with the Safety First Conference & Expo (Australia’s one-stop workplace safety event), as well as the Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo (the Sydney edition of the world’s largest 3D printing event).

CSIRO, says Dr McLean, stands ready to partner with more businesses to develop new products, processes and

Inside 3D Printing will give you a first-hand look at how 3D printing is helping businesses engineer new products more Lincoln Electric demonstrates its Virtual Reality Training tool at NMW 2015.

NMW 2015 Exhibition Hall.

NMW 2015 Trade Stand.

quickly, locally and innovatively than ever before.

NMW is held in Sydney once every two years, and entry is free for trade visitors. Don’t miss out! Register now at nationalmanufacturingweek. com.au to get your entry badge, and access a range of services, including updates for this year’s game-changing event.

EVENT DETAILS • Date: May 11 to 13 • Venue: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park • Further information: nationalmanufacturingweek. com.au WTIA Newsletter April 2016

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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hether you need to brush up on skills acquired years ago, or want to try your hand at something new, there’s sure to be an event for you. For further details on any of the events or examinations listed below, contact events@wtia.com.au or +61 (0)2 8748 0100.

MAY 2016

JULY 2016

WTIA & IIW EXAM DATES

National Manufacturing Week Sydney, 11 to 13 May

69th IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference 2016 Melbourne, 10 to 15 July

IIW International Welding Inspector Basic (IWI B), leading to WTIA Certified Welding Inspector (CWI): • 26 August 2016

National Manufacturing Week is Australia’s largest annual showcase of manufacturing innovation, information and inspiration. NMW 2016 will include updates on industry trends, innovations and new products and services. For more information, visit: www. nationalmanufacturingweek. com.au

REGISTER NOW:

With the theme of ‘From Concept to Decommissioning: the Total Lifecycle of Welded Parts’, the 2016 IIW Assembly and Conference will be the premier welding event for the year, including expert speakers, technical visits, and a full social program. For more information, visit: www.iiw2016 com

69th IIW Annual Assembly & International Conference 10 to 15 July 2016 Melbourne, Australia www.iiw2016.com

IIW International Welding Inspector Standard (IWI S), leading to WTIA Certified Senior Welding Inspector (CSWI): • 2 June 2016 • 3 November 2016 IIW International Welding Specialist (IWS) and WTIA Welding Supervisor AS 1796 & AS 2214 Theory papers: • 25 May 2016 • 9 November 2016 Welding Supervisor – AS 1796 Certificate 10 and/or & AS 2214 Codes: • 25 May 2016 • 9 November 2016 WTIA Certified Quality Control Welding Coordinator (CQCWC): examinations arranged according to training schedule.

For information on training, email training@wtia.com.au.

For information on exams, visit www.wtiacertification.com.au

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IIW ASSEMBLY & CONFERENCE

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he WTIA is honoured to host the 69th IIW Annual Assembly & International Conference in Melbourne from 10 to 15 July 2016, the premier event for the global welding and fabricating industry.

SOCIAL PROGRAM The IIW Conference will feature various social events, and opportunities for networking with industry colleagues, including: Welcome Reception • Date: Sunday 10 July • Time: 19:30 to 21:00 • Location: Level 1 Foyer, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre The Welcome Reception will be the delegates’ first chance to register and meet up with old friends, colleagues and network within the Industry. Canapés and beverages will be on offer with light entertainment and an opportunity to get up close with some of Australia’s wildlife.

Australian Evening • Date: Monday 11 July • Time: 18:30 to 22:30 • Location: Melbourne Public, 11 Dukes Walk, South Wharf Come and enjoy a night at one of Melbourne’s newest drinking and dining secrets, set on the banks of the Yarra River.

Melbourne Public offers the real Australian feel with a night to remember.

Closing Celebration (formerly Gala Banquet) • Date: Wednesday 13 July • Time: 19:30 to 23:30 • Location: Melbourne Room, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre This event will present an opportunity for guests to enjoy a variety of fine, fresh Victorian produce throughout a relaxing and enjoyable dinner.

WHY SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT Local and international companies are invited and encouraged to sponsor and/or exhibit that the 69th IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference 2016. The Exhibition will be integrated into the Conference Program with catering breaks served in the exhibition hall The Exhibition is a hub for networking and education where face-to-face meetings with your target audience provide an increasingly rare opportunity to form meaningful relationships and physically demonstrate your goods and services. Something that is near impossible to achieve with the same effect via email or phone With demand being high it is important to act quickly to ensure your chosen sponsorship and maximise your investment through promotion of your organisation in the PreConference marketing.

Download the Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus.

To apply for sponsorship or exhibition opportunities, please contact Bill Aitken on (02) 8748 0123 or b.aitken@wtia.com.au.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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