2010 HMA Supporters
2010 HMA Supporters' FoundationThe HMA Supporters Foundation is for smaller organisations who wish to actively support regional manufacturing and to be acknowledged and profiled as a 'supporter'. |
HMA would like to recognise and thank the following HMA Supporters for 2010 |
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Advitech is a responsible, professional and innovative technology-based organisation, providing engineering, technology and information management services to a broad customer base across the manufacturing, industrial, commercial, government and defence sectors. Advitech operates across several divisions and employs over 50 professional engineers, drafters, environmental scientists, systems analysts/developers and support staff. |
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Austrade (Australian Trade Commission) helps Australians succeed in export by providing advice, market intelligence and support in selecting, entering and developing international markets. Austrade is represented by a strong international network of 157 dedicated offices in over 60 offshore markets. |
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The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is Australia's leading industry organisation representing 10,000 employers in manufacturing, construction, automotive, telecommunications, IT & call centres, transport, labour hire and other industries |
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AW Workwise specialises in Safety and Injury Management Systems, Training and Redeployment Services designed to assist employers / employees to prevent, and manage workplace injury and public safety. |
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BAE BAE Systems Global - BAE Systems is the premier global defence, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £18.5 billion (US $34.4 billion) in 2008. BAE Systems Australia - BAE Systems Australia combines key skills in engineering and systems integration and is a leading provider of communications, electronic warfare systems, military air support, air defence, mission support systems and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to the Australian Defence Force. Employing over 6,200 people, BAE Systems Australia supports customers at more than 70 locations across the country. We leverage the strengths of our global company to provide capabilities which ensure the protection of Australia and its assets. BAE Systems Australia - Aerospace Business unit - Provides system integration and sustainment solutions to Australia's current and future military air platforms and aviation based/derived services for the ADF and other agencies. Headquartered in the Hunter at Williamtown Airport with sites including Townsville, Archerfield, Tamworth, Nowra, Tullamarine, Edinburgh and RAAF Edinburgh, Pearce (WA), Melbourne. |
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C AND J SHEETMETAL FABRICATIONS
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| C & J Sheetmetal Fabrications has been manufacturing quality, cost efficient products since 1989, and are continuing to grow with services to the industrial, commercial and domestic sectors. |
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Centennial Coal Keeping the Lights on NSW Centennial Coal (Centennial) is a New South Wales mining and marketing company, supplying thermal coal to the domestic and export markets Centennial's coal fuels approximately 46% of the State's coal-fired electricity. Established in 1989 and listed on the ASX in 1994 Centennial employs 1,700 people, with over 800 employed at its four Lake Macquarie operations (Mandalong, Mannering, Myuna and Awaba). Producing 17 million tonnes annually from its 10 NSW mining operations, Centennial is Australia's largest coal company in terms of production, making it one of the largest underground coal produces in NSW. Centennial is committed to the highest environment and safety management standards and supporting and investing in the communities in which we operate. For more information visit: http://www.centennialcoal.com.au/ |
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Commonwealth Bank Running a small or medium-sized business is demanding. When you're pressed for time and need advice urgently, you need someone you can turn to for objective, informed advice and assistance. That's where we can help. We recognise the contribution that small and medium-sized businesses make to the Australian economy, and ensure our range of products and services can be tailored to your unique needs. Our Local Business Bankers are located in regional branches, and are backed by a team of associates who are available to answer your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can contact us whenever you want. You'll never need to leave a voicemail when you call us, nor will you have to navigate phone menus to be connected to a real person. When you ring, you will talk to someone who knows and understands your business. To speak to your Local Business Banker - contact Trevor Richardson on 02 4911 0603. |
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Cutcher & Neale is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in Australia. It is one of the few firms outside the Sydney area that provides a complete professional services package to clients. |
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Custom Fluidpower is a wholly Australian owned company, offering a combination of hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication products & services in the agricultural, aerospace, exploration, industrial, marine, mobile, mining & material handling industries. |
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Cowan is a welding specialist with strong core competencies in stainless steel, aluminium fabrication & sheet-metal work. Cowan specialises in design, manufacture & installation of Recompression Chambers, Decompression Chambers & other life support systems worldwide. |
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E-par Infrastructure's products and services address the health, safety and environmental issues encountered in maintenance facilities for turf-related businesses. The chemicals used to grow turf and to control pests and weeds present substantial risks to the health and safety of employees and the environment if not stored, handled and used correctly. E-par Infrastructure has developed modular maintenance facilities that reduce pollution and safety hazards, as well as procedures for investigation and auditing that help turf managers control these risks and ensure facilities comply with legislation. |
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Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water
Working with industry is a major part of the strategy for improving the sustainability of business in NSW. The Sustainability Advantage Program partners with medium and large organisations to strengthen their environmental performance and profitability. It has helped almost 300 organisations save close to 6,200 tonnes of greenhouse gases and $3.9 million in electricity bills to the end of September 2008. Sustainability Advantage Energy Saver - a new component of the Program - helps medium to large NSW businesses become more energy efficient and save significantly on electricity costs. The Energy Efficiency for Small Business Program offers an energy assessment, a tailored action plan and rebates for making energy efficiency improvements that save money and reduce our impact on the environment. For more information visit http://www.savepower.nsw.gov.au/ |
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Hi-Vis Signs All your signage needs. Hi-Vis Signs & Safety are one of the largest sign manufacturers in Australia with a factory and National Office in Newcastle with offices in Sydney and Queensland. From humble beginnings as a small Newcastle sign writing business in 1959, Hi-Vis are now leading the way with total package visual communications solutions for business throughout the country. Hi-Vis also imports and manufactures a massive range of safety products to meet the growing trend for superior workplace safety. Our extensive client base comes from a diverse range of industries such as Mining, Government, Heavy Industry, Civil, Construction, Building, Corporate, large & small scale Retail Centres and Chains. Innovation, quality & superior customer service has been the foundation of growth for Hi-Vis over the years with the company utilising cutting edge technology to provide real outcomes for customers. A little known innovation fact is that Hi-Vis are responsible for the core technology seen in the flashing school zone signs keeping this state's school children safer around school zones. No project is too large or small, too simple or complex. For all your signage needs please contact the Hi-Vis Signs & Safety team on 1300 857 500.
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Incorporated in 1992, HunterNet is a network of small and medium-sized manufacturing, engineering and consulting companies located in the Hunter. It involves some 90 companies, active in national and international markets in defence, power generation, mineral processing, transportation and major resource projects. HunterNet markets the combined capability of the members, provides business development and training opportunities, and promotes the Hunter as a manufacturing and engineering region of excellence. |
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The Industry Development Centre is a not for profit, business service organisation established to assist industry development in the Hunter Region and thereby creating employment opportunities. The IDC is working together with the other Hunter based business organisations and associations to help Hunter enterprises deliver sustainable outcomes. |
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Inbye Mining
Inbye Mining Services is an Australian company supplying capital equipment and services to the underground coal mining industry. Inbye combines Australian based expertise and experience with global technologies to offer its clients the complete suite of underground longwall mining products and services. Inbye has continued to build its capability, resources and reputation in becoming a global player in the supply of underground coal mining equipment (predominantly longwall technology) and professional services. Economic and technical strength has grown exponentially over the past 10 years and the result is our recognised ability to design, manufacture, install and service complete longwall mining systems. |
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McEwan and Partners are Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors established to assist business to achieve goals. |
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Moray & Agnew Moray & Agnew is a national law firm specialising in insurance, commercial and workplace legal services. Our Newcastle office was established in 2006 and in that time has quickly grown to become a major provider of a broad range of legal services to the Hunter and adjoining regions, with in excess of 60 staff. Moray & Agnew was established in 1948 and has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra, in addition to Newcastle. For more information call Grant Sefton on 02 4911 5400 or visit http://www.moray.com.au/ |
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| Newcastle Permanent Building Society
Newcastle Permanent provides a genuine alternative to traditional banks offering a range of financial services through an extensive branch and ATM network in the Central Coast, Hunter, Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and New England regions of NSW. As a mutual building society with no shareholders, Newcastle Permanent has a long history of supporting community based initiatives that help to improve the quality of life for the people of those communities. This year, Newcastle Permanent have been awarded more AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon awards than any other financial institution in the country, including the prestigious Australian Home Lender of the Year title. Now the building society that has always been here for the community is also the smart choice for your financial needs. For more information call 13 19 87 or visit http://www.newcastlepermanent.com.au/ |
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OneSteel OneSteel is a fully integrated, global manufacturer and distributor of steel and finished steel products, self-sufficient in both iron ore and scrap metal, with revenues in excess of $6 billion Australian dollars. OneSteel's major manufacturing facilities are located in Whyalla, South Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, Western Sydney and Newcastle, New South Wales and Brisbane, Queensland. Smaller manufacturing and distribution facilities are located throughout regional Australia. Additionally, OneSteel has more than 40 operating facilities in New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific that encompass major manufacturing sites and recycling locations. OneSteel also operates eight facilities in the United States consisting of Grinding Media, LiteSteelTM Technologies, Recycling and a ferrous shredder in Tampa, Florida. In total OneSteel services more than 30,000 customers, offers more than 40,000 products globally and employs over 10,500 people. OneSteel manufactures and distributes structural, rail, rod, merchant bar, cold finished bar, chrome plated bar, reinforcing, wire, tube, pipes, fittings, valves and actuation, rail wheels and axles, lite steel beam, grinding media and recycled metals. The majority of OneSteel's products are used in the construction, manufacturing, housing, mining and agricultural industries.
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Razer Industries is a 100% owned and operated Australian company and a member company of the Central Queensland Mining Supplies Group. Razer has been manufacturing and providing products and services to the mining and process industries for over 20 years. |
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RPC Technologies RPC Technologies is a group of significance, able to provide a full range of composite products and design services to a number of specialist industries. RPC Technologies has a technically strong workforce that is able to design complete systems and manufacture products and tooling using a wide variety of materials. This unique ability to interface fibre composite products with other materials differentiates RPC Technologies well apart from its competitors and is evident in many products such as piping, ducting, cover systems and passenger rail seating, interiors, cab fronts and lighting. |
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Scorpion International a Division of Powerhouse Logistics SCORPION INTERNATIONAL is committed to the region's manufacturing sector, a proud service provider to region's manufacturing businesses and was honoured to Sponsor the Marketing category of the 2009 HMA Awards. As a Hunter based international freight forwarder and customs broking service provider, we value and understand that every company has very specific and individual import and export requirements and tailor our services to the varied and often complex international logistics process, to our clients' time and cost benefit and enhance their global advantage. A total service range including customs formalities, quarantine and government compliance, storage, insurance, international and local delivery options and all aspects of air and seafreight services, including project cargo management, are covered by our team both here in the Hunter, nationally through the Powerhouse Group and through our international agent networks. OUR STRATEGY: To provide excellence in international freight forwarding and form valuable partnerships with and for our clients, to provide a competitive global advantage. OUR FOCUS: MEETING AND EXCEEDING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS -
OUR ASSURANCE: We have and will always pursue best practice and continuous improvement by developing services and options to suit and benefit the specific needs of our customers. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING INTERNATIONAL TRADE (IMPORT OR EXPORT) PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND COST OPTIONS. |
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The Post Group of Newspapers consisting of the Newcastle-Lake Macquarie and Hunter editions, are delivered each week to over 134,003 homes. Complete with LOCAL news, sport, real estate, TV Guide, Mind Bogglers Puzzles, social pictures, horoscopes, special features and more, The Post is sure to keep readers informed and entertained! The Post is a comprehensive weekly entertainment guide ‘TE’ will keep you in the loop on what’s happening, and where, in the pubs and clubs scene. You’ll also enjoy The Post’s affordable LOCAL Classifieds including the new range
of classifications such as birth, birthday, engagement, wedding and anniversary notices. To place an advertisement in The Post phone 49 610 310 today! |
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Varley
Varley is one of Newcastle's oldest and most advanced engineering companies, providing a comprehensive range of services and products to a wide variety of major industries. Vast project experience enables delivery of innovative design, manufacture, testing, documentation, and life of type service in industries such as: For more information please visit http://www.varleygroup.com/ |
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