What’s On! March 2014

CEO’s Message

Dear Members,

Welcome to the March edition of “What’s On”. Business activity has certainly increased in recent times as reflected by features in this month’s edition including: the launch of Alfabs new Plant Safety File Management System, Kenshaw Electrical rebranding and capability promotion and commencement of ATB Training Services.

Furthermore, we are pleased to offer a range of professional development and conferencing opportunities in coming months:

BVG Forum “Building a Resilient Business in the face of Globalisation” (25 March) Maintaining a Proactive Approach in a Tough Market (20 March) Introduction to Defence Prime Contractor Tendering Workshop (26 March) Successful Marketing, Communications and Presentation Stalls for Trade Shows

& Trade Missions (10 April ) Hunter Defence Conference 2014 (21 & 22 May)

The HunterNet Team is currently finalising draft 2014/2015 Business Plans. A critical element of our planning process is the input and ownership provided by the members. More information will be circulated shortly in relation to HunterNet’s Annual Planning Day.

Finally, we are currently scheduling a range of State and Federal Government meetings to highlight issues facing industry in the Hunter and Central Coast regions. I would welcome members input/suggestions to ensure we maximize our Government Advocacy efforts on your behalf.

The HunterNet Team looks forward to working with you to support your business success.

Kindest Regards, Tony Cade

Featured

SafetyWorks and H&S Evolve over 15 Years

Lawler joins PKF Network

Members Light Up to LumaLED Offer

Kenshaw launch new logo and website

Events

See Page 9 for the latest on HunterNet

Events in March & April Michael Sharpe Dances to

the Top

Congratulations to HunterNet Board Member and Sharpe Bros. Joint Managing Director Michael Sharpe who received special recognition as part of the recent Central Coast gala event, Dancing with the Central Coast Stars. The event not only brought the Central Coast community together, it raised significant money for the Cancer Council NSW.

Michael received special recognition as the Highest Fundraiser for raising $13,000. The Cancer Council NSW is the leading cancer charity in NSW and has been providing cancer support to NSW for over 50 years. They are a completely independent charity that receives no government funding and rely on the generosity of the NSW community to fund programs and services.

There is a facebook page where members can check out the event at www.facebook.com/sharpeteam

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Members Light Up to LumaLED Offer

HunterNet member LumaLED, who offer a range of LED products and energy efficient services, announced at the February General Meeting that they would like to offer 10 HunterNet members a free LED lighting audit and develop a detailed business case that highlights the internal rate of return on reduced electrical costs, reduced maintenance costs and the drawing down of State Government Energy Rebates.

Five HunterNet members have begun working with LumaLED – AMP Control, ATB Morton, Kenshaw Electrical, Maxwell Engineering and Scorpion International. As a result of LED lighting audits, savings of over 50% in all outcomes are achievable.

As there are only five spots left, interested members may wish to contact Peter Dormand directly on 0488 77553578.

SafetyWorks and H&S Evolve over 15 Years

Congratulations to Liz Nichol and Kerry Walker, Principles of the SafetyWorks Group who have operated their business for 15 years! During this time SafetyWorks have seen the role of H&S change in the work place.

“When we started our business in the late 90’s we were doing most of our work in the systems safety arena – risk assessments, auditing and training. There was not a lot of understanding of safety culture at that time, although some companies were practicing a safety observation process – mostly this was in

isolation and out of context with the rest of their safety approach and often as a result of senior management trying to “fix” their employees’ behaviour”, said Liz Nichol.

“We became involved with behaviour based safety fairly early when we were engaged on a joint project for a large client who had had a fatality. They were looking for a fundamental change in their safety culture. It was then that we sourced and adopted the employee engagement positive reinforcement based safety model as the best solution to have this change occur most quickly and effectively for them”.

“Probably in the past 5 years or so, we’ve seen a real shift. Before, we would typically be engaged by the organisation’s safety professionals to implement a “behaviour based employee engagement program”. Now, leaders are realising that it is not only about “fixing” their people but more importantly about having their own meaningful, aligned vision for a safe productive workplace that is translated into behaviours all the way through the organization – starting with their own. So we’re now working a lot more closely with leaders in the first instance and then progressing the same philosophy and tools throughout the organisation”, added Kerry Walker.

SafetyWorks have developed long standing client relationships over the past 15 years with organisations such as Queensland Alumina, Macquarie Generation, Eraring Energy, Newcastle City Council, Fugro Survey (Perth and Singapore), Aurora Energy (Tasmania) and Coca Cola Amatil and also work with a number of prestigious clients including Newcastle Port Corporation, nib Health Funds, Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety and McDonald’s Australia.

For more information on SafetyWorks please contact Marian Day, Business Development Manager on 49 253147.

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Physics Selection at ME High Schools at an All Time

High

Selection of Physics as a senior school elective has risen above the State average at Hunter high schools participating in RDA Hunter’s ME Program.

17% of year 11 students enrolled across 26 ME high schools in the Hunter have elected to study physics in 2014 - up from 11% in 2011.

ME schools are now outperforming the rest of the state in the uptake of physics where selection has been declining over two decades.

Since the inception of the program, ME schools have also seen a marked increase in other Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects with Engineering Studies selection up to 11% and Metals and Engineering 14%.

RDA Hunter’s ME Program has been successfully working with the majority of Hunter high schools since 2010 to promote the career benefits of studying STEM subjects as well as developing an integrated educational system that is relevant and job focussed.

The results of the ME Program are becoming evident with examples like Maitland Grossman High School student Hayden Moxey achieving third in the state in Engineering Studies in the 2013 Higher School Certificate.

Maitland Grossman High’s Head Teacher Teaching and Learning Mr Scott Sleap said “We are very proud of Hayden. He has worked hard to achieve this exceptional result. The results of RDA Hunter’s outstanding ME Program are starting to come through.”

To date 7,500 students from 26 secondary schools across the Hunter have connected with 32 of the region’s defence and manufacturing companies through the innovative partnership model. A high percentage of HunterNet companies are sponsoring and working with these schools.

For more information about the ME Program visit www.meprogram.com.au

Lawler joins PKF Network

Leading accountancy and business advisory Lawler, has joined PKF the 12th largest global accounting network.

On 3 March 2014, five Lawler firms (in eight locations) joined four existing PKF firms to represent PKF in Australia. The global PKF network includes 300 member firms across 400 locations, in around 125 countries.

Norm Draper, Chairman of the Lawler Alliance said it’s all about continuously improving the breadth and quality of services as the world is shrinking and clients businesses are growing.

“This key strategic move reflects the growing importance of having a high quality global connection whilst retaining our independence in the markets in which we operate. As PKF Lawler we will enhance our global reach, whilst remaining focused on our key local markets,” he said.

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Alfabs Plant Safety File Management System is Worth

Checking Out

As one of the Hunter Region’s largest fabricators Alfabs have developed a Plant Safety File Management System that has been developed from an end user perspective after much research and trial and error. It is certainly worth a closer look.

The Plant Safety File Management System (PSFMS) greatly assists Alfabs in the management of Repairs, NDT, Plant Safety Files and the storage and management of their fleet of equipment.

Some of the advantages of using the Alfabs PSFMS include:

Schedules / reminders for scheduled maintenance and NDT on selected equipment.

Custom scopes and quotes carried out for repair, refurbishment and maintenance on all equipment.

Plant Safety Files updated (or NEW ones created if old ones do not exist) to match current Revisions.

Physical/Actual Stability tests conducted on all QDS equipment.

Re-Drawing and Re-Engineering of Equipment.

In-house Blasting & Painting Facilities.

Documents on Demand, Effortless searching.

Ability to zoom and manipulate Schematics.

No requirement for Hard Copies, which are easily lost / damaged.

Technical Specification Information of Alfabs Equipment.

Maintenance History of Plant including copies of NDT Tests.

Plant Safety Files for the Alfabs Hire Equipment on Site.

Custom Decals made onsite with the Alfabs Decal machine.

All documentation available from iPhones, iPads, Smart Phones, Tablets and any other computer or device connected to the internet.

Storage of documentation and equipment available upon request.

Transportation of equipment to and from site. (When required).

Alfabs are now offering their fully customised Plant Management solution externally and can arrange a full demonstration. Phone 1300 253 227 and ask for Brett Kebblewhite.

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Kenshaw Launch New Logo and Website

Kenshaw Electrical has started their new year with a fresh look with the launch of their new logo and website. Coinciding with the launch, Kenshaw hosted the first HunterNet

General Members Meeting for 2014 at their workshops in Cardiff in February which was an outstanding success. Among a large contingent of members attending, General Manager, Brad Hughes and his team demonstrated why Kenshaw are industry leaders in critical electrical and mechanical services.

Kenshaw have built a strong client base through being a trusted supplier for reliable specialist services in all areas of electric motors, generators and non-destructive testing. More recently, Kenshaw announced that they have added Benfiglioli gear boxes to their range of electric motor distributorships.

See Kenshaw’s new website – www.kenshaw.com.au and contact Sam Breaden, Sales Engineers on 4903 1500 for any enquiries.

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Welcome to Simon Wiggins

Andor Systems is pleased to introduce Simon Wiggins, Business Development Manager.

Simon has 24 years of experience in Information Technology specialising in server, storage and cloud infrastructure. He is passionate about working closely with key contacts to bring the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Simon can be contacted on 02 4941 0922, or email simon.wiggins@andor.com.au.

Also please check out Andor’s new website www.andor.com.au. They are dedicated to helping businesses improve their competitive edge.

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ATB Training is Off & Running!

HunterNet members who attended the HunterNet General Meeting in December last year will have seen first-hand the fantastic state of the art training facility that has been built by the ATB Group at Warners Bay. At that stage, ATB Training were in the process of becoming an RTO and now they are up and running and ready for business.

The courses on offer include:

Safe Working at Heights Advanced Confined Space – Includes B A and confined spaces rescue (3 days) Confined Spaces - Mine compliant course (2 Days) Confined Spaces - General Enter & Work in confined spaces (1Day) Licence to operate a Forklift Truck Licence to Erect, Alter & Dismantle

Scaffolding (Basic) Provide First Aid – HLTAID003 Use hand and power tools Work Safely in the Construction

Industry Licence to operate a boom type Elevating Work Platform (boom

length 11 metres or more) Licence to Perform Dogging

Please go to the website – www.atbtraining.com.au for more details and contact Barry Lyon on 1800 824 900 for any enquiries regarding customised training needs.

Glenrock Provide Clarity to Your Strategy

Michael Cradock of Glenrock Consulting has built a reputation on assisting many Hunter and Central Coast based businesses including HunterNet members to build business growth plans, prepare and facilitate with attracting capital into their businesses and change the structures within the business which allow for growth.

Michael is also a very active member of the HunterNet Business Value Group and great supporter of HunterNet.

He recently had an article published in the Hunter Business Review where he demystifies what strategy really is and takes

a contrarian position that leaders should return to leading and their staff should be better directed.

Please go to the following link for more details http://www.hbrmag.com.au/article/read/removing-the-state-of-confusion-498

For more information visit www.Glenrockconsulting.com.au or call Michael on 0488 073 175.

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Welcome New HunterNet Members

Seyon Engineering Services has been established with an aim to provide world class Engineering Services to its Clients. Seyon Engineering has their main offices in Australia and India.

Seyon Engineering with its Values and Experience endeavours to offer high quality, cost effective, Design and Drafting solutions ensuring Customer satisfaction in many areas that include Heavy Machineries, Structures & Components that find part in Mining & Mineral Processing, Construction, Water Treatment, Food Processing, Oil & Gas Industries and others.

With proven Supply Chain Management Skills, Seyon also offer to provide Components Sourcing & Value Added Services on behalf of the Customers to ensure components are sourced and supplied at low cost to the required quality on time.

www.seyon.com.au

Teterin Supply is a one stop shop for all of your Industrial supply needs with a wide range of products and services including the biggest range of industrial and workplace supplies and equipment, accompanied by a daily delivery service. We are also the only ‘Valley based authorized dealer and repairer of Isringhausen Seats for transport and mining.

We strive to simplify purchase decisions and save time for our customers, getting them what they want, when they want it, and to where they want it along with providing the best customer service. We share close relationships with customers and our industry partners, striving to make our customers’ jobs and lives easier to get on with the things that matter most to you – getting the job one.

www.teterinsupply.com.au

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Lycopodium is an Australian headquartered engineering and project management consultancy which provides a complete range of services for the evaluation, development, implementation and optimisation of projects across a broad range of industries.

As its primary objective, Lycopodium focuses on consistently achieving a client’s aims across all project measures including performance, costs and schedule, HSE and within the community. Lycopodium’s business model is based on providing superior quality services to clients by delivering studies, engineering, projects and maintenance advice that are fit for purpose and that exceed established acceptance criteria.

Our contracting model is mainly EPCM based (Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management) Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 2004, Lycopodium has grown organically and by strategic acquisition, both of which have provided an expanding client base and access to new market sectors.

www.lycopodium.com.au

Specialised Geo provide expert geotechnical solutions for civil, construction, mining and maintenance projects throughout Australia. We specialise in difficult, hazardous and inaccessible sites, and use the latest technology, machinery and methodology to provide exceptional solutions for commercial, industrial, government and residential clients.

www.specialisedgeo.com.au

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Welcome New HunterNet Members

M2M Logic is a group of committed design, engineering and technology professionals who provide blue chip technology solutions across a wide range of industries to a diverse portfolio of customers. At our core we specialise in machine to machine solutions, delivering both custom projects and ready made products.

We believe in what we do and we see each project as an opportunity to build the trust of our clients and strengthen working relationships into long term partnerships.

We value our people as our greatest asset and are proud to have them known as industry leaders in their individual fields. Although we are acknowledged as technology specialists, we understand that there is much more to success than just the technology. We are about really understanding our customer’s business needs and leveraging technology to deliver devastating competitive advantage to our partners.

We have a solid network of well respected professionals in many industries and value opportunities that can be brought about when you bring like-minded people together. M2M Logic is quickly becoming known as one of Australia’s leading custom technology solutions providers.

www.m2mlogic.com

Subzero Group with over ten years of established business experience, has evolved today into a comprehensive offering of specialised services. Subzero provide strategic and comprehensive maintenance and engineering solutions. Our equipment is customised and purpose built to enable us to provide solutions to the mining and engineering industry. Although acquisitions have been a part of the groups philosophy, organic growth has been the major contributor and company's focus.

This growth has lead to the Subzero group of companies being recognised by many of its peers as an industry leader. The group has always employed the best of the best, it has always sought and attracted the best people in their respective fields.

Now located at 8 sites and employing in excess of three hundred and fifty persons, Subzero Group has expanded its offering into the mining & resources sector, power generation, engineering & production and the agricultural & medical sciences industries.

www.subzeroservices.com.au

Hunter Healthcare Group is one of the Hunter's premier locally owned, quality assured corporate health and healthcare services incorporating a nursing division.

Incorporated in Janurary 1997 to deliver comprehensive healthcare services, and in order to assist customers with their unique needs by providing them with value added solutions and professional, personal service.

www.hunterhealthcare.com.au

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Raine & Horne Commercial is part of the Raine & Horne real estate brand which was established in 1883. Real estate in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley is our specialty. Whether you are looking to buy a business, buy or lease a commercial or industrial property or invest in property Raine & Horne Newcastle has been helping the people of the Region for over 50 years.

With offices in the centre of Newcastle and Stockton our large team of Property Managers, Sales and Leasing Specialists and Support staff are here to help you.

www.rhplus.com.au

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Find out more at www.hunternet.com.au/events

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HunterNet Events March 2014

Tuesday (11-13 March) Mining Vietnam 2014, Hanoi

Tuesday (11/3): HunterNet Defence Forum @ 9.30-10.30am Hunter Trade & Investment Centre

Wednesday (12/3): HunterNet Infrastructure Forum @ 8.00-9.30am Hunter Trade & Investment Centre

Wednesday (12/3): HunterNet Board Strategy Day and Board Meeting HunterNet, Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle

Tuesday (18/3): HunterNet General Members Meeting @ 4.30pm Host: TBC

Thursday (20/3): Maintaining a Proactive Approach in a Tough Market @ 7.45am Hunter T&I

centre, level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle

Monday (24/3): HunterNet SCPP': Info Session COAL @ 4-6pm Venue: TBC

Tuesday (25/3): BVG Forum @ 4.30-6.00pm Hunter T&I centre

Wednesday (26/3): Introduction to Defence Prime Contractor Tendering workshop Hunter Trade & Investment Centre Newcastle. Find out more and register

Tuesday (28/3): HunterNet SCPP: Panel Session: COAL @ 10.00am-1.00pm HunterNet, NSW Trade & Investment, Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle

Monday (31/3): HunterNet SCPP: Capability Session: INNOVATION @ 4.00-6.00pm Venue: TBC

HunterNet Events April 2014

Wednesday (2/4): HunterNet IT Forum @ 4.00-6.00pm

Mobile Technology for Increased Productivity & Profitability, Hunter Trade & Investment Centre

Thursday (3/4): HunterNet New Member Orientation @ 5.00pm

HunterNet, Hunter Trade & Investment Centre, Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle

Monday (7/4): HunterNet SCPP': Info Session CLEAN TECHNOLOGY @ 4-6pm

Venue: East Maitland Bowling club. Presenter: Dr Gary Ellem, Tom Farrell Institue, UoN. RSVP: Michael Murray at mm@mmurray.com.au Find out more

Tuesday (8/4): HunterNet Defence Forum @ 9.30-10.30am Hunter Trade & Investment Centre

Wednesday (9/4): HunterNet Mining Forum @ 8.00-9.30am Hunter Trade & Investment Centre

Wednesday (9/4): HunterNet Board Meeting @ 4.30am-6.30pm HunterNet, Level 3, 251 Wharf Road, Newcastle

Thursday (10/4): Successful Marketing, Communications and Presentation Skills for Trade

Shows and Trade Missions" Hunter Trade & Investment Centre. Find out more

Tuesday (15/4): HunterNet General Members Meeting @ 4.30pm Host: TBC

Tuesday (21-25/4): Austrade: EXPOMIN, Santiago Chile

Monday (28/4): HunterNet SCPP': Info Session BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT @ 4-6pm Venue: TBC

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Building a Resilient Business in the face of

Globalisation:

How to Use Capital to Attack and Defend

This is the title of the first HunterNet Business Value Group (BVG) Forum for 2014. It will be an opportunity for HunterNet members to:

1) learn the capital raising tactics to attract additional investment to scale your business

2) gain insights to quickly broaden your market scope and product/ service offerings

3) hear how channel partnerships, alliances and JVs cement your competitive advantage

4) keep operational control whilst working alongside people with "skin in the game"

The guest panellists will be:

Allan Farrar - a seasoned deal-maker and investment banker who leads PKF Lawlers Corporate Finance division alongside Simon Rutherford

Jeremy deConstantin - turnaround consultant, experienced capital raiser and CEO of startup company Floktu (locally invested in by Hunter Angels)

Date: Tuesday March 25th, 4.30pm-6.00pm

HunterNet members RSVP to

karl@hunternet.com.au

Open to non-members for a fee of $25.00 via

Floktu

Further details to follow

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HunterNet member Moray & Agnew has office space available in the newly refurbished Watt Street Commercial Centre at 45 Watt Street, Newcastle (near Newcastle beach).

Area: 368 sq m

Rental: $295/sq m + GST + outgoings

Car spaces available

For further information contact Grant Sefton, Moray & Agnew Ph (02) 4911 5400 E: gsefton@moray.com.au or Chris Chapman at Colliers International Ph (02) 4926 4888 E: chris.chapman@colliers.com

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Hunter Defence Conference 2014

Attendance Cost 2 Day + Dinner : $500 Day 1: $250 Day 2: $150 Dinner: $150

Registration and Ticket Purchase www.stickytickets.com.au/15850

Contact Ian Dick 02 4908 7304 or ian@hunternet.com.au

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Learn more about the HunterNet Co-Operative

If you want to know more about what HunterNet can do for you or if you have some news for us to feature in ‘What’s On’ please get in touch with a member of the team.

Karl Putnis

Phone:0438 287 909

Email: karl@hunternet.com.au

Robert Masterson

Phone: 0409489790

Email: robert@hunternet.com.au

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“Get Chase to Orlando” Golf Day

The CJGF Get Chase to Orlando Golf Day is attended by 140+ players, representing businesses in the Hunter Region. The day is structured to allow maximum exposure and networking opportunities for you and your organisation.

When: 23rd May 2014

Where: Stonebridge Golf Course, Cessnock

Sponsorship Packages:

Major Sponsorship: $1,600.00

Hole Sponsorship Package: $750.00

Hole Sponsorship: $350.00

For more information on tickets and sponsorship please contact

Christie Walandouw 0428 566 994 christie.walandouw@det.nsw.edu.au Rohin Walandouw 0419 954 550 rohin@westtankers.com.au

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Sausage Sizzle: $250.00

Drinks Cart Sponsor: $250.00

Putting Competition: $250.00

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Time to Consider Influenza Vaccinations with

Humanomics

There is clear evidence that flu vaccinations can reduce absenteeism in the workplace. The Humanomics team of health professionals are committed to providing the best service in occupational health possible for both employers and workers and are offering a flu vaccination service at a discounted rate for HunterNet members.

For further enquiries please contact Kristen Elloy on 40658199 or email: business@humanomics.com.au

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Host a HunterNet Members Meeting

HunterNet invites member companies to host one of our monthly Members Meetings. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the wider HunterNet membership. For more information or to register your interest in hosting a meeting please contact Adrienne.

Phone: (02) 4908 7380

Email: adrienne@hunternet.com.au

Disclaimer HunterNet is a business development network focused on championing the combined capability of our network and promoting the Hunter region as an international centre for manufacturing and engineering excellence. The views expressed in What’s On are those of the authors, not our membership as a whole. The information herein is provided in good faith. Hunternet does not guarantee the accuracy of information provided or assume any responsibility arising from the publication for any damages costs or claims.

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