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Complete Equipment Solutions Pty Ltd

By Gavin Moreira

DARIN COMPT, General Manager, Sales & Marketing for Complete Equipment Solutions Pty Ltd are the Australian distributor for Klean-Aire Pre Cleaners. Using a pre-cleaner on your equipment is an insurance policy against dusting your engine and ensuring full life of your air filters. Remove up to 92% of impurities,rain, debris, dust and dirt from intake …

VLPA Update

By Gavin Moreira

TREVOR TOVEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. THE Victorian Limestone Producers Association held its 2013 AGM and conference at the Gateway Hotel in Geelong on 22nd October 2013. The event was well attended with several new members and sponsors in attendance. Chairman for the past two years Kevin Matthews of Lakeside …

Operator Training Options

By Gavin Moreira

ROSS KELLY, Business Manager from William Adams Institute of Training reports on Operator Training for 2014. William Adams Institute of Training (WAIT) has delivered further sessions of Haul Truck Operator focused skill training in the latter part of 2013 and is planning more sessions in the New Year. This course has been received well with …

Box hill Institute offers the Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Management Program in 2014

By Gavin Moreira

Meeting the Challenge of increasing competition and dynamic financial, social, technological and environmental change. The Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industry Management (EIM) is a training program offered by Box Hill Institute which is specifically designed for operational managers within the extractive industry. It has been structured to assist in the development of high level capabilities …

Work Cover advice on how to beat the heat

By Gavin Moreira

AS we head into the summer months, Work Cover NSW is urging all businesses and workers to protect themselves when working in the heat. General Manager of Work Cover’s Work Health and Safety Division, John Watson said working in the heat came with its own risks which, if not managed effectively, can lead to serious …

Understanding Water Management in the Quarrying Environment

By Gavin Moreira

ALEXIS VALENZA MHydroEng– Director at Valenza Engineering and Paul Larkin BSc MEnvLaw–Consultant. WHO WE ARE Alexis Valenza and Paul Larkin have been involved in groundwater, surface water and environmental consulting services for the mining and quarrying industry for the last 25 years, both in Australia and internationally. Their combined experience, in excess of 50 years, …

Staff changes at CMPA Secretariat

By Gavin Moreira

The CMPA Secretariat is now a team of 3 with the appointment of Melanie Sumpter to the position of Administration Support Officer. The CMPA Secretariat has undergone some changes over the last few months, all with intentions of improving communications with members. The team is now made up of Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager, Gavin Moreira, …

Associate Members Survey Results 2012/13

By Gavin Moreira

The main drivers behind continuing with the survey (which is in its second year) were to gain an understanding of the future direction of the industry, to establish Member priorities and to direct the Association’s resources accordingly.  The response rate from the Associate Members was lower, 21% for 2012/13 down from 32% in 2011/12. Responses …

Liebherr-Australia opens new Sales and Service Centre near Melbourne

By Gavin Moreira

UNDER the motto “Committed to Your Success”, Liebherr Australia Pty Ltd opened its new Sales and Service Centre at Dandenong South near Melbourne (Victoria) in March 2013. The opening ceremony was celebrated on Friday, 29 November, 2013 and was attended by numerous customers and other guests. Liebherr will be using this location to serve customers …