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Chipping away at sustainable forestry
Located in Geelong, Softwood Plantation Exporters (SPE) is changing the game when it comes to re-using waste product along the forestry supply chain. Born out of a partnership between Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP) and Associated Kiln Driers (AKD) in 1996, the business offers its owners a well-located export facility that receives, processes and stores forest … Continue reading Chipping away at sustainable forestry
May 9, 2022 0 comment
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Cutting edge designs and servicing
AE Gibson & Sons has been enhancing Australia’s industrial manufacturing profile for over 125 years. A fifth generation, family-owned business based in Kendall NSW, their focus lies in the design and manufacturing of special purpose machinery used for materials handling and processing of renewables such as timber.
April 21, 2022 0 comment
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A handy all-in-one MRO toolbox
The trademark LOCTITE® red bottles are recognised globally for their effectiveness and reliability in maintenance and repair – and the LOCTITE MRO kit, which comes in a toolbox of the same trademark red colour, provides industrial businesses with an essential range of LOCTITE products devised to prevent downtime, save time, improve safety and reduce costs.
March 15, 2022 0 comment
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Sealing in the water works
Good news for plumbers and technicians — leaky pipes are now a thing of the past, thanks to LOCTITE® 55 pipe sealing cord. Take a moment to let that sink in.
February 3, 2022 0 comment
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HamiltonJet’s world-class waterjet propulsion systems depend on LOCTITE®
In the 1950s, a New Zealand company called HamiltonJet pioneered the first commercial waterjet, and today remains a market leader for waterjets and vessel controls.
February 1, 2022 0 comment
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A superior fix for metal applications
When a shaft has broken down due to wear from mechanical or corrosive impact and there is not enough time or money to replace it, there is a solution that can be applied says CBC adhesives and sealants expert, Michael Rowe.
January 27, 2022 0 comment
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Henkel’s LOCTITE maintenance workshops add reliability to plant operations
Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out about how LOCTITE products are used to drive cost savings and improve sustainability.
November 30, 2021 0 comment
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The bonds that can make-or-break a manufacturing process
Making paper requires a lot of chemical processing and high temperature applications for steaming and pressing the paper products. At a major paper manufacturing plant in Victoria, hundreds of staff work to output a significant volume of product on a short timeline, accommodating the high demand for paper and pulp products on the Australian market. … Continue reading The bonds that can make-or-break a manufacturing process
November 16, 2021 0 comment
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Phat Scooters are built for adventure with LOCTITE®
Phat Scooters, an electric scooter manufacturing company, have quickly become the hottest scooters in the market.
November 1, 2021 0 comment
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Reduce unplanned downtime with effective maintenance and repairs
Unplanned downtime can cripple your operations and increase costs.
October 1, 2021 0 comment
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Less mess, more precision in threadlocking with the new Pro Pump
The new Pro Pump handheld dispenser, introduced by LOCTITE, provides a clean and efficient way to dispense threadlockers, retaining compounds, thread sealants and any other product stored in the LOCTITE red bottle. The new Pro Pump dispenser can particularly benefit users with repeat uses of the adhesive products, helping reduce product wastage with precise dispensing. … Continue reading Less mess, more precision in threadlocking with the new Pro Pump
May 20, 2021 0 comment
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Benefitting from stronger supplier collaborations
Close relationships between buyers and suppliers have long been regarded as an ingredient to success for companies looking to increase resiliency, generate new value, and effectively decrease cost. This was exactly the approach that a major truck manufacturer adopted when they sought to increase engagement with their supply partner, CBC Australia for the bulk supply … Continue reading Benefitting from stronger supplier collaborations
May 12, 2021 0 comment
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Protecting coal fired power plants from abrasion wear
Erosion of the pipe network and boiler tubes is a common problem in coal-fired power plants. As fine particles of coal dust, or pulverised coal, pass through the pipe network from the pulveriser mill to the boiler at high velocity, they can cause serious damage to the equipment and wear down the metal surfaces along … Continue reading Protecting coal fired power plants from abrasion wear
May 5, 2021 0 comment
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CBC, LOCTITE help meet MRO needs for council
For Stefen Lausch, a mechanic working with Wagga Wagga City Council in New South Wales, no two machinery breakdowns are ever the same. The team he is a part of manages a large fleet of graders, rollers, semi-trucks, trailers, tractors and slashers used by the council to maintain the regional parklands and nature strips, among … Continue reading CBC, LOCTITE help meet MRO needs for council
October 27, 2020 0 comment
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Why metal free Anti-Seize is a suitable choice for food manufacturers
Excessive corrosion and the subsequent seizure of metal connections is a common problem with assemblies in all industries, particularly so in high-moisture environments in the food industry. When nuts and bolts in the equipment seize up, it makes their disassembly and reassembly a challenge, resulting in unnecessary downtime during maintenance. According to industry specialist Michael Rowe, … Continue reading Why metal free Anti-Seize is a suitable choice for food manufacturers
August 3, 2020 0 comment
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LOCTITE rubber repair resin cuts curing times
Plastics and rubber play an important role in getting food and food products to our plates. Rubber conveyor belts and rubber/plastic lined chutes, hoppers and grinding mills are all part of the farm produce’s journey from farm to processing plants and to the trucks for transport. When a rubber conveyor belt gets damaged, whether from … Continue reading LOCTITE rubber repair resin cuts curing times
May 14, 2020 0 comment
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CBC continues to build on quality customer service
The building materials sector is incredibly diverse, with manufacturers producing a range of materials, from steel and concrete to timber and paper. However, as diverse as it is, CBC National Accounts Manager Wayne D’Souza says there are a number of common challenges that manufacturers face. “Production has increased significantly over the last 10 years, with … Continue reading CBC continues to build on quality customer service
January 22, 2020 0 comment
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How hybrid adhesives become the best of both worlds
You may have recently seen the LOCTITE’s videos of pulling trains or trucks with hybrid adhesives generated. Perhaps it’s time for us to have a few more words about what hybrid adhesives really are and what makes them special. Like many other human inventions, hybrid adhesives came to be as a reaction to the need … Continue reading How hybrid adhesives become the best of both worlds
October 12, 2018 0 comment