With bold ambitions and a clear vision, TWM Consolidated was looking for a new lender as it continued to grow its jewellery manufacturing business and branch out into the retail sector. A well-established jewellery manufacturer with roots in Istanbul, Turkey, TWM Consolidated has been manufacturing bespoke jewellery in Australia since the 1990s. Roberto Ulas, COO … Continue reading Growing together: manufacturing strategies →

Whether you operate a small warehouse or a large DC, maintaining and improving workplace safety is an ongoing and essential process. Completing a few simple checks before starting a task, such as checking all incoming pallets or PPE for damage, is key to reduce the risk of injury later. An injury to a valued staff … Continue reading Essential Safety Improvements Checklist →

With wholesale energy prices in Australia predicted to rise by as much as 200 per cent over the next three years, the need to manage energy costs in business is becoming urgent. Have you taken your energy into consideration? To download the white paper, fill out the form below:

Among manufacturing sectors in Australia, food makers trail only behind the mining industry as the biggest spenders on energy. According to the latest figures available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the food manufacturing industry pays a staggering $706 million a year on its electricity bills, accounting for 17 per cent of the entire manufacturing … Continue reading Water heating that reduces manufacturing costs →

Manufacturers in all segments, from food and beverage to industrial machinery and equipment, know that digitalisation is coming and they need to adapt or risk obsolescence. They all want to find an easy way to do that. But there’s no easy method for achieving digitalisation. While manufacturers are making small steps, the true potential of … Continue reading Predicting the future of digitalization →

Smart, connected products are generating new value in ways we couldn’t imagine even five years ago – from reduced costs of production to improved efficiencies in areas like service and innovation, opening up new landscapes for invention and growth, as well as speed to market for new products and ability to service global need. To … Continue reading Disruptive Manufacturing is now a good thing →

Many companies are upgrading to fleet management systems, which are wirelessly linked to computers on board their vehicles, giving them visibility into the minute-by-minute status of equipment and vehicles. This whitepaper explains how onboard computers can present operators with the information and alerts they need to get their job done safely and efficiently. To download … Continue reading Rugged in-vehicle computers: the answer to industry challenges →

Cost savings aren’t always created by slashing the obvious dollars and cents. Your products’ physical locations and your inventory control processes can also have a big impact on your overall storage costs. Whether products are stored in a small warehouse or busy distribution centre, picking the right storage spot and improving internal processes could help … Continue reading Top tips to streamline your warehouse storage costs →

This summer you can earn money for your power. If you are not already involved it’s time to find out if your business should really be considering participating in demand response. In this white paper, we answer seven frequently asked questions about demand response. Learn how your business power can help the future of Australia’s … Continue reading Your power can make a difference this summer →

Contamination of lubricants is a massive issue on the industrial landscape. One micron of dirt can cause a huge amount of damage to plant and machinery. One of the foremost leading authorities on particle ingression, former Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Professor Ernest Rabinowicz, said that hundreds of billions of dollars of the US Gross … Continue reading How correctly storing and labelling lubricants saves money →

Energy use and worker safety are two of the biggest issues that today’s industrial plants must face. Energy prices are continuing to rise at a rapid rate, while at the same time there is increased awareness and regulations around industrial safety. This means that manufacturers need to take these things into consideration in each and … Continue reading Addressing the big issues in today’s industrial plants →

Many companies are upgrading to fleet management systems, which are wirelessly linked to computers on board their vehicles, giving them visibility into the minute-by-minute status of equipment and vehicles. This whitepaper explains how onboard computers can present operators with the information and alerts they need to get their job done safely and efficiently. To download … Continue reading Rugged in-vehicle computers: the answer to industry challenges →

Power in Australia is changing. Now there is a way to embrace the change and take on a new opportunity. It involves creating a new revenue stream for your business and it’s called Demand Response. Anyone can participate whether you are a farmer or manufacturer, as long as you use energy. Download to get your … Continue reading Demand Response programs this summer →

Since the turn of the century, manufacturing has been transforming across the industrialised world. Instead of mass-producing identical factory lines of finished goods, firms are contributing specific components that are then assembled by others in complex and global supply chains. Download this whitepaper now to find out more:

As the oil and gas industry evolves, solutions are being developed to create more efficient products and techniques. High density polyethylene (HDPE) is the fastest-growing piping material in oil and gas applications, with adoption expected to increase by 5 per cent per year. HDPE is light-weight, corrosion-resistant, flexible, long-lasting and economical, so it’s fast becoming … Continue reading Refuse-to-Fuse for HDPE pipe: allowing installation in all weather conditions →

A majority of energy utility organisations across Australia and New Zealand are now using demand charges calculated in kVA (kilovolt ampere) as opposed to kW (kilowatt) based demand charges which were previously applied. This whitepaper explains how companies can take steps to improving the efficiency of electricity used on site by addressing their power factor … Continue reading Active Power Quality: Power Factor Correction and Harmonic Compensation Solutions →

Traditional time cards and punch clock have been the standard way to monitor time and attendance in work places for many years. Despite their inefficiencies, high error risk and timely processes, just under half of all businesses are still using this process to track employees time and attendance. Many organisations now operate from more than … Continue reading Why it’s time to make the switch to digital time and attendance software →

In hazardous areas, intrinsic safety is the protection method of choice when looking to increase process safety without compromising production efficiency. This white paper provides you with detailed descriptions on what is intrinsic safety and how to determine if your weighing equipment meets the requirements. • Hazardous areas classifications • Ignition protection methods • Principles … Continue reading Intrinsic Safe Solutions: Accurate Weighing in Hazard Areas →

Buying wholesale and participating in demand management programs really are the perfect match for keeping power costs down this summer. Contrary to popular belief, you can take advantage of both of these initiatives at once – and beat the heat, staying on top of your spend. The market regularly outperforms fixed contracts, so doing both … Continue reading A perfect match for demand response and spot →

Senior management thinks training is a low priority. Prove to them why it’s not with the must-have guide to building a persuasive ROI-based business case. You’ll learn how to: – Identify the need: pinpoint performance gaps and develop highly targeted and relevant training programs that target these gaps – Outline the benefits: translate these gaps … Continue reading The Manufacturer’s Guide to Building a Business Case for Training →