EIDA Merger
The purpose of this article is to consider what impact the merging of the EIDA into the MRSDA may have upon the extractive industries, both new and existing, across Victoria. These comments are of a general nature and there will…
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CMPA NEWS (Issue 43)
By SARAH ANDREW Although a relatively short time has elapsed since the last magazine, there has been considerable activity as everyone gets back into work after the Christmas break. VICROADS SECTION 801 REVIEW VicRoads has completed a review of the…
FROM THE CMPA SECRETARIAT (Issue 43)
Ten Years of the CMPA A reflection of what we have achieved, by RON KERR, the CMPA’s Honorary CEO. TEN years have now passed since the concept of the CMPA was first borne – a collective of concerned owners of…
Affordable Quality, Service and Support
Introducing Hyundai’s newly appointed construction equipment dealer in Victoria, Onetrak Pty Ltd as reported by MARK DENNY, Sales Manager. DAVID Hazell, Managing Director, Onetrak Pty Ltd states “Having been involved with the Hyundai Construction Equipment range for some time, I…
Cooper Fluid Systems
Introducing Cooper Fluid Systems to the Victorian extractive industry, reports BRIAN CRAWFORD, Technical Sales Engineer. COOPER Fluid Systems is a specialist provider of hydraulic, pneumatic, fluid transfer and lubrication products and services. In 2006 Cooper Fluid Systems merged with Coventry…
Kinder & Co Awarded 2008 Supplier of the Year
Being awarded 2008 Supplier of the year was a proud moment for Kinder & Co. reports PAUL NUTTER, Engineered Marketing. AT the third annual Australian Bulk Handling Awards, held in Sydney on 26 November 2008, Kinder & Co founder and…
Quarry Award Modernisation
Following on from the last edition of Sand & Stone, we are able to provide an update on the progress to date on the modernisation of the quarry award. Reported by SARAH ANDREW. CONSIDERABLE progress has been made in terms…
Crushing & Screening Update
Drafting eight Reference Manuals to be used in industry training has been no easy feat, and to finalise this work the CMPA engaged TEGAN ELDRIDGE. She reports on her progress to date and planned activities for the coming weeks. HAVING…
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF WORKSAFE ADMINISTERING OHS FOR QUARRIES
It’s hard to believe, but it has been a year since WorkSafe began administering OHS for Victoria’s quarries. During this time, WorkSafe has made more than 225 visits to quarries and attended several information sessions with the CMPA and other…
OHS Auditing – A timely check
The new year is a good time to look at your auditing systems, and to keep your OHS systems on track reports SARAH ANDREW. REGULAR maintenance programs exist for all mobile and fixed plant. These ensure the plant is running…