A key facet of most all buildings & architectural structures is sheet glass. The “float glass” continuous production process presents some challenging application demands for bearings and related components. Whilst the glass production machinery manufacturers design and select components such as bearings to match the operating requirements, the ever-increasing pressures for greater production output means … Continue reading Bearing the burdens of Sheet Glass manufacture →

The manufacturers of building materials are in the business of supplying essential materials to highly demanding customers. The delivery of those materials is extremely time-sensitive and manufacturers must ensure the reliability of their own manufacturing operations. This is why CBC Australia provides such an essential service in terms of parts supply. As the General Manager … Continue reading Bricks and mortar structure complements supply chain improvements →

A common issue facing the producers of building materials is that components in their plant machinery are often no longer supported by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). This is why the elite engineering team of CBC Australia have an advantage over any other supplier of industrial parts and solutions. According to CBC Australia engineering manager Anthony … Continue reading A built-in skillset to manufacture parts fit-for-purpose →

While flexible workplaces are often thought of as providing for more women to stay in more senior roles, for BAE Systems Australia, flexibility is part of a wider shift in attitudes to work. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out. Instituting workplace policies that allow for flexibility is one thing, putting that into practice is the next step. … Continue reading Standing together →

During October, the Palaszczuk government celebrated its “Month of Manufacturing”, highlighting the great things that our manufacturing firms are achieving all year. Cameron Dick, Queensland Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, shares the state’s success. The industry is thriving in Queensland. We continue to be one of Australia’s leading manufacturing states because our … Continue reading Advanced manufacturing is advancing Queensland →

Lindsay Le Compte, general manager, Construction and Infrastructure, at Ai Group outlines how the organisation is taking steps to prepare the industry for the infrastructure boom. In August 2019, the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) established the Construction Supply Chain Council (CSCC). It brings together businesses in areas such as steel, concrete, cement, aggregate and … Continue reading The need for a construction supply chain council →

A new distribution board from APS Industrial puts into practice the company’s commitment to bringing the world’s best to Australian manufacturing. Manufacturers’ Monthly explains. Born just 18 months ago, it has not taken APS Industrial long to establish themselves as a key industry player. In a move that underlines this point, they have recently announced … Continue reading Bringing the best on board →

Bringing its unique approach to air compressors to Australia, ELGi equipment continues a history of local service and expertise. Manufacturers’ Monthly explains. Air compressors have been a staple of industrial processes since the 19th century. In the past two centuries, the technology behind compressed air has come a long way, yet there is potential for … Continue reading A global brand commits to the Australian market →

Ahrens’ extensive experience in upgrades and refurbishments was crucial in delivering a 3,000 sqm warehouse extension for Laminex within eight weeks. Extensive experience in upgrading and expanding existing facilities, combined with excellent scheduling and planning was invaluable when it came to meeting the client’s expectations for this project. Ahrens were able to successfully deliver a … Continue reading Fast, safe, professional – Ahrens deliver 3,000 sqm warehouse extension →

Australia’s biggest distributor of industrial components is now partnered with the US’s largest. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out how you can’t go wrong with Inenco Industrial Solutions. There are not many businesses that can successfully grow from a family-owned operation into the leading company in its field. But that is exactly what Inenco Group have done. … Continue reading Putting together the puzzle →

As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) becomes ubiquitous, manufacturers still need to drive business and process improvement, but will now compete on their use of connectivity to enable individualised service. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with Kyle Hanagarne, executive vice president of Simplus Australia. The last wave of technological transformation to hit the manufacturing industry was … Continue reading Using data to drive sales →

Overcoming what could seem to be an impossible task may involve one key Industry 4.0 skill. Connor Pearce speaks with one company that made the leap. In July 2017, the team at Successful Endeavours received an order for 65 trial units from a company, IND Technology, that had recently been spun out of research conducted … Continue reading A winning combination →

The volume of work predicted in the Australian defence industry needs no overstating, but how can manufacturing SMEs be involved? Connor Pearce reports. From October 8 to 10, 2019, the four lower exhibition floors of the ICC Sydney were filled with 21,241 attendees and 657 exhibitors from 22 countries, the largest number ever for the … Continue reading Building a sovereign industrial capability →

Harnessing the full potential of IIoT in manufacturing requires a match between business value, local expertise and software capabilities. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with LEAP Australia who have recently rolled out IIoT implementations at local manufacturers, both large and small. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is now transforming industrial companies with practical deployments that are … Continue reading How can SMEs get started and harness immediate benefits from Industrial IoT? →

IoT opens the door for smart, connected lighting systems. Paul Golata, senior technical content specialist, for Mouser Electronics, notes the latest in this field. SEASONS come and seasons go. Writing this article, located from my position in the Northern Hemisphere, I am experiencing the time of the December solstice. The winter solstice is that day … Continue reading Smart connected lighting and the IoT →

Making communication easy between a series of devices is part of this next generation solution. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out why one company has turned to ifm. Getting to the core of Industry 4.0, beyond the hype of individual technologies and high-level systems, requires understanding what language are needed to connect devices for flexible and adaptive … Continue reading The missing link →

Thinking about outcomes when supplying can lead to innovation, explains Innes Willox, CEO of Ai Group. Outcomes-based procurement has attracted significant attention over recent years both internationally and across Australia. It has, for instance, been incorporated into Queensland’s Procurement Policy which now requires Queensland government agencies to pursue opportunities to develop innovative supply solutions, either … Continue reading Using innovative approaches to deliver value for money through outcomes-based procurement →

In today’s world of global competition and digital disruption, Australian manufacturers are becoming acutely aware of the need to do things differently, David Chuter, CEO and managing director of the IMCRC, explains. The fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) has brought with it a range of new technologies that have enabled manufacturers to disrupt and transform … Continue reading Effective industry and research collaboration: Cultivating the right culture →

Australia produces about 35 million tonnes of raw sugar every year, with 80 per cent of it exported. Sugar cane farms run from the north of New South Wales through to northern Queensland, mainly on the east coast. Sugar cane came to Australia via South Africa on the first fleet in 1788. It is a … Continue reading Refining the sugar cane production process →

Geoff Crittenden, CEO of Weld Australia, outlines how manufacturers should see codes and compliance in a positive light. In late October, the New South Wales state government introduced the Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2019 to parliament. If passed, this Bill will see much-needed and long- anticipated reforms made to the state’s building industry. The … Continue reading Focus on compliance a benefit to manufacturers →