According to Alemlube, contamination is the leading cause of machinery failure on an industrial site. Lubrication is the last line of defence against friction, wear and corrosion for many parts on critical machinery, so when oil becomes compromised, so does the entire piece of equipment.
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Mastering the art of sealing in a leak
The journey of Seal Innovations began in 1954 as a division of Motion Australia’s Consolidated Bearings Company (CBC). After 67 years of cultivating the industry’s best sealing expertise – which included the acquisition of several sealing businesses – Seal Innovations has grown to be the largest supplier of sealing products, services, and support in Australia and New Zealand, with a distribution network of more than 15 branches.
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Keeping things fresh with SPECFAST
Closely regulating the storage environment of perishable goods is crucial to maintaining health and safety standards in food handling. That is why robustly built and maintained cool rooms are essential to any food production site – especially in warmer climates such as northern QLD.
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Flour power: Providing belt driven solutions to the wheat belt
Central West New South Wales is the heart of what is known as ‘the food bowl’ or wheat belt region of Australia, and a hub of production for some of Australia’s most valuable agricultural commodities.
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Big beverage brands benefit from smart conveying solutions
Quite a few of the world’s most iconic food and beverage brands have operations in Australia, central to Sydney. At the BSC Prestons branch in Sydney’s Southwest, Fady Elchab regularly works with food and beverage customers to bring their maintenance costs down, save time on production, and keep their operations up and running.
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Future-tech lube solutions for the food and beverage sector
Epicurean Products uses QLD gov grant for advanced manufacturing processes
Sunshine Coast specialised food producer Epicurean Products is set to become an advanced manufacturer and improve efficiency thanks to a half-million-dollar Queensland government grant.
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Meet the manufacturer taking on unchartered territory
Seeing an opportunity in the market creates the foundations for a successful manufacturer yet it sometimes takes a leap of faith to help the business thrive. At Inoxpa, a small team in Victoria is
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Qld pet treat manufacturer expands exports
Sunshine Coast pet treat business Huds and Toke has expanded into the Japanese market, after receiving a government grant in April.
The family business started four years ago, manufacturing high-quality
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Qld meat processor shut down due to food safety concerns
A newly-opened Queensland meat processor has been forced to halt operations after Safe Food Queensland placed a suspension on activity.
Barco Queensland, owned by pet food manufacturer Millennium Pet Foods,
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New kangaroo meat processor for south-west Queensland
A new Kangaroo meat processor has opened in south-west Queensland, with contracts to supply to food service, small goods companies and an Australian independent supermarket chain.
Barco Queensland, owned
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Energy costs threaten Australia’s biggest manufacturing industry
Rising energy costs and lack of reliable supply are threatening to push Australia’s red meat processing offshore.
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) is currently conducting a survey of its members
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Mouvex eccentric disc pumps limiting product waste in food processing
Lobe and piston pumps traditionally used in the food processing industry deliver excellent benefits.
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a2 Milk Company approved for ASX listing
The a2 Milk Company Limited has gained in principal approval to list on the Australian stock exchange, subject to customary pre-quotation conditions.
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Coca-Cola and VIC invest $100m in SPC
Coca-Cola Amatil and the Victorian government have announced a new $100 million investment plan to assist fruit processor SPC Ardmona and the Goulburn Valley.
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Wiley welcomes Government’s initiatives to support agriculture and food manufacturing
Wiley has welcomed the incoming Abbott Ministry’s focus on initiatives to support agriculture and food manufacturing.
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Labor planning to address problems in manufacturing and food processing
The federal government is planning to come up with an election policy to address difficulties in the manufacturing and food processing sectors.
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Tasmania can’t afford to lose Simplot: Libs
In light of Simplot’s announcement that it may soon close its Devonport plant, Tasmania’s state liberals have said the government must do whatever it can to ensure the food processor stays afloat.
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Trying times could see Simplot plants shut up shop
Simplot Australia has advised employees that two of its plants are under threat of closure.
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Relocations, upgrades take a bite out of Heinz Watties’ profits
Heinz Watties has reported a five per cent drop in net profit for the year to April 29, with significant costs centred around the relocation of sauce and beetroot processing back to New Zealand.
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