November 2015
Excellence in Product Design Sponsored by the University Of Newcastle
This award was won by Composite Cats for their Caraboat design.
Excellence in Environmentally Responsible Manufacturing Practices Sponsored by Quarry Mining & Construction
This award was won by J&S Engineering and Maintenance who the judges said clearly articulated its process and the assoc...
Excellence in Safety Sponsored by Port Waratah Coal Services
Winners OneSteel – Newcastle Rod Mill has continued with the ongoing implementation of their ’Take 2 for Injury Preven...
Excellence in Marketing Sponsored by Thurnham Teece
This award was won by Deltawater Solutions who has provided a personalised and customised service through its Water Ad...
Apprentice of the Year - Manufacturing Sponsored by BAE Systems
Apprentice of the Year – Manufacturing was awarded to Brock Goodwin who is employed by Hunternet Group Training Compan...
FIVE QUESTIONS FOR BETTER PRODUCT DESIGN
Design drives innovation, opens up uncontested markets, differentiates products and services, attracts customers, streng...
WEARX'S INNOVATION RECOGNISED BY ROY HILL
Hunter Manufacturer of the Year WEARX believes technological innovation coupled with solving real-life mine site challe...
ME PROGRAM MEETS WITH HUNTER SCHOOLS
RDA Hunter has informed over 40 of the Hunter’s public, Catholic, independent and Grammar secondary school teachers abo...
MANUFACTURING EXCELS WITH CUSTOMER-CENTRICITY
The Hunter Manufacturing Awards held in October acknowledged world-class companies operating in the region.
CONTINUED GROWTH FOR CLASSIC BLINDS & SHUTTERS
Established in 2004 by sister, brother/wife family combination Bev, Stephen and Ginny, Classic Blinds and Shutters now ...
2015 Hunter Manufacturing Awards
The prestigious Hunter Manufacturing Awards were held at Wests City (formerly Newcastle Panthers) on 16 October in front...
HUNTER TAFE STUDENTS
The Board of HMA continues to utilise some funds toward a scholarship for potential or existing TAFE students who are ...
Manufacturer of the Year Sponsored by Downer Rail
2015 Major Sponsor, Downer Rail, awarded the prestigious award of Manufacturer of the Year to WearX.
HMA Board Award
The HMA Board Award was presented to Portable Safety Cam. Portable Safety Cam has developed a wireless safety camera sy...
Rising Star Award Sponsored by Whiteley Corporation
Nicholas Percy from Varley Group won the 2015 Rising Star Award.
Exellence in Export of Manufactured Goods Partnered by NSW Department of Industry
The Export of Manufactured Goods Awards was won by Dywidag International Pty Ltd (DSI) who provided an excellent appli...
Excellence in Innovation Sponsored by Department of Industry & Science
WRI Australia won this award for their Raptek product. The Ferruled Dump Rope arose through a challenge presented by a...
Exellence in Manufacturing Process Sponsored by KM&T
Dywidag Systems International Pty Ltd took out this award for 2015.
Excellence in Training Sponsored by Hunter Valley Training Company
Morris Technology Group won the Excellence in Training Award.
Excellence in Technology Sponsored by Strata Worldwide (Australia)
The Technology Award was awarded to J&S Engineering and Maintenance.
Minimising costly internet downtime
In today’s business environment, very few companies can afford internet downtime.
2015 NEWi Awards winners
Winners of the 2015 NEWi Awards for Digital Creativity have been announced following a rigorous and thorough judging pro...
The advantages of managed IT services
Why do I need managed IT services? This is an important question to ask when you have a business full of computers, serv...
THE IMPORTANCE OF MANUFACTURING TO THE HUNTER
Manufacturing has a long history as a major driving force for the Hunter economy.
FUEL MANAGMENT HARDWARE, AND CONSULTANCY
OEM Banlaw have made their name from their high performance dry-break refuelling and hydraulics products.
LEADING MANUFACTURING TRANSFORMATION PROVIDER COMING TO THE HUNTER
ILS, the leading manufacturing transformation provider in the US, is coming to the Hunter for the first time early next ...
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ASIAN CENTURY
In 1990 China and India contributed approximately 10% of global GDP. By 2010 this number had risen to 20%. By 2020 the ...
MORRIS TECHNOLOGY GROUP EMBRACES LEAN MANUFACTURING
The Morris Technology Group is a family owned business founded by Darryl and Norma Morris comprising three businesses: ...
CONFINED SPACE MONITORING SYSTEM
Portable Safety Cam (PSC) was established in 2010 in Newcastle NSW. The product was developed after being approached by...
PRODUCTION BOOST FOR STEBER INTERNATIONAL
Its full steam ahead for Steber International with contracts just signed for three new vessels and several other project...
STATE OF THE ART INSTALLATION AT DSI
What could be possibly the first fully automated friction bolt manufacturing line in the world has now been installed b...
Do you want your business to be Nokia or Apple?
You all remember the Nokia vs Apple story right?
Halve the cost of your interest bill through smart debt structuring
How you spend borrowed money determines the tax deductibility of your debt.
Unfair contract terms, a ‘fair go’ for small business?
In recent months, the Commonwealth Government followed up its election promise to give small business a ‘fair go’ by rel...
The importance of views
An ocean aspect can increase a property’s value by more than half and significantly enhance its saleability, according t...
NOAH’S On The Beach reopens
Quality Hotel NOAHS’s On the Beach has reopened after repairs and renovations following the storm that devastated Newcas...
Budding designers launch latest collection
A group of local fashion design students have launched the second collection of fashion venture, Notched.
Customisation key to future of workforce training
With an objective to build a world class workforce Peabody Energy engaged Hunter TAFE in late 2013 to develop and delive...
New offices for Jirsch Sutherland
Insolvency, reconstruction and turnaround specialist Jirsch Sutherland has moved, but has remained in the Newcastle CBD.
Koppers reduces energy costs
The Newcastle site of Koppers Carbon Materials & Chemicals has achieved an “Australia-first” by adopting new waste heat ...
Visitor Economy Vision launched for Newcastle
The Newcastle Tourism Industry Group (NTIG), in partnership with Newcastle City Council, has launched its Visitor Econo...
Strong home lending growth for Newcastle Permanent
Newcastle Permanent’s annual financial results highlight its sustained out performance of other retail banking organisat...
Three UON research leaders awarded prestigious fellowship
Three University of Newcastle (UON) research leaders are among the distinguished health and medical scientists elected a...
Another strong cruise season for Newcastle
Newcastle is receiving growing interest as a cruise ship stopover, bringing thousands of visitors and millions of dollar...
Anglican Care expanding its Care portfolio
Anglican Care has announced the transfer of services from Lake Mac Care Services (LMCS) to Anglican Care, broadening the...
New industry alliance focused on biotechnology future
With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and industry co-operati...
APP Corporation appointed to new Armidale Hospital
APP Corporation (APP) has been appointed as Project Manager for the $60M Armidale Hospital redevelopment project.
RDA Hunter implements Smart Specialisation
RDA Hunter is applying the proven Smart Specialisation system as a catalyst for new directions in economic development o...
$180 million Hexham Train Support Facility opened
Aurizon has underscored its commitment to the Hunter Valley in officially opening the $180 million Hexham Train Support...
$3 million improvements to boating facilities in Port Stephens
Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Council have launched into a three-year program to provide almost $3 million of imp...
T4 receives planning approval
Port Waratah Coal Services has welcomed the approval, subject to conditions, of the Terminal 4 Project by the Planning A...
Singleton Town Centre Revitalisation opened
Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen has officially opened the $11 million Singleton Town Centre Revitalisation funde...
Mining first-aid challenge
The annual Coal Services coal industry first aid competition is an opportunity for mine site representatives to get toge...
FROM THE EDITOR
With the tax reform seemingly more firmly on the agenda, now is the time for calm and sensible debate about how governme...