Do you ever use an excavator to load a road truck? If so and you don’t weigh the load, now’s the time to consider adding machine scales to your excavator. Not only will it minimise the risk if something goes wrong, but it will also help to reduce machine wear, save time and reduce wasted material. Incorrectly loaded or overloaded road trucks carry significant risk for your business and strict road weight laws that help to keep everyone on the road safe could come crashing down on you if your trucks are not legal. In Australia and New Zealand, chain of responsibility law holds that all parties involved in the transport of goods on our roads are accountable,
Martin Nix, CEO, pictured left with David McCarthy, Tasmania Manager David McCarthy, who manages Aptella’ Tasmania branch in Launceston, has been awarded the Brian McLoughlin Employee of the Year Award 2016-2017. Presented in recognition of an employee that has gone above and beyond in their role and responsibilities, all employees were asked to cast their vote based on the following criteria: Personal outstanding performance, Best lives the company’s values, Teamwork with fellow colleagues and/or partner companies David was chosen because he has achieved a significant gain of new customers in Tasmania since he started with the company in September 2009,” said Martin Nix, Aptella CEO. “Being outside the major offices requires a “multi-tasking” capability of sales, support and administration
The agreement will see the integration of fleet management software and high precision machine guidance, locally supported throughout Australia, and New Zealand. Geospatial and positioning company Aptella announces an alliance with iVolve, a leading provider of real-time intelligent machine software solutions. The partnership will combine iVolve’s Fleet Management System (FMS) with Aptella’ expertise in machine guidance technology to offer integrated, locally supported, high precision mining solutions for the resources sector. “Combining iVolve’s software development capabilities with our extensive services network and experience in machine guidance technology will ensure customers receive a comprehensive solution, backed by local support,” said Andrew Granger, Mining Product Manager for Aptella. Under the agreement, iVolve will focus on research and development for its
“Panasonic Australia has announced a battery recall for affected FZ-G1 Mk1-2-3 battery units. Affected units may present a risk of overheating, causing smoke or ignition, presenting a potential hazard to users. Despite only a single documented case in Australia, Panasonic are acting in line with our shared commitment to user safety. End-user, partner and distributor stakeholders have been advised and will receive ongoing updates until the issue is addressed. We now request that end-users contact our team to register affected devices as a next step. Full details and expanded FAQ’s are available at our dedicated issue website www.panasonic.com.au/FZG1productissue The model number of the battery pack is FZ-VZSU84U. Affected batteries can be identified by the lot number, which is
Cairns-based construction firm chooses Topcon for accuracy, ease of use and flexibility Kenfrost is a mid-sized construction company that specialises in residential building development in Cairns, with a civil construction division that offers road and other earthmoving services. The company operates two graders and runs 3-4 construction and survey crews. Grader operator Matthew Byl has worked for the company since 2009 and explains why they opt for Topcon and how upgrading to the latest mmGPS machine control technology, along with a brand new CAT 120M AWD grader, has resulted in huge productivity improvements for the business. Why Topcon comes out Top Mr Byl explained that although he’s been loyal to the Topcon brand for many years, he hasn’t
