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PRIVATE MEMBERS STATEMENT - Ms Jodi McKay
4 December 2007

On 4 Dec 07, Ms Jodi McKay, State Member for Newcastle gave a Private Members Statement to the House of Representatives regarding HunterNet’s achievements.  Read More >>



HMA - Hunter Manufacturing Awards Inc
Embargoed: 11pm 19 October 2007

Award winners announced

The Hunter’s manufacturing sector has recognised GH Varley Pty Ltd for its world class work and named it as the 2007 Energy Australia Manufacturer of the Year.

The prestigious award was one of 11 categories winners announced tonight in the 2007 EnergyAustralia Hunter Manufacturing Awards. Read More>>


TOMAGO ALUMINIUM

October 17, 2007

New Safety Record at Tomago Aluminium – 2 Million Hours LTI Free

Tomago Aluminium will roll out the red carpet and celebrate the significant achievement of two million hours without a Lost Time Injury, today (Wednesday, October 17).

Celebrations will begin at the Plant this morning and continue until Friday to acknowledge the significance of the event and recognise the commitment of everyone on-site.


In acknowledging this milestone, Tomago Aluminium Chief Executive Officer Andre Martel said, “Hazards and associated risks are inherent in an operating environment such as an aluminium smelter and this new safety record is proof of everyone’s complete dedication to reducing risks, preventing injury and maintaining safety at the highest standard. Read More >>


PORT WARATAH COAL SERVICES LIMITED

20 June 2007

NEW REGIME AND SITE EXPANSION WILL CREATE CERTAINTY FOR
PWCS AND ITS CUSTOMERS

Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) today announced details of a long-term commercial framework intended to provide greater certainty for PWCS and its long term customers.
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Manufacturing Awards - a new direction for 2007

June 2007

A new award category line-up that will profile the role of manufacturing in the Hunter is the driving force behind the 2007 Hunter Manufacturing Awards.

At the launch function today Hunter Manufacturing Chairman, Bob Cowan, also announced that young talent from TAFE Hunter would also play a key role in the production of the Award presentation event. Read More>>


Hi-Point Personnel joins the Integrated Group of Companies

June 07

Dear Hunternet Members

I am pleased to announce that Hi-Point Personnel recently joined the Integrated Group of companies to continue to provide customers with reliable, affordable and tailor made recruitment, labour and managed labour service solutions. Read More>>


A J Mayr and Leighton India to establish a state of the art fabrication facility in India

Media Release - May 28, 2007

International contractor and project developer Leighton India and Australia’s Newcastle based engineering company A J Mayr have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a state of the art fabrication facility in India.

Leighton India is a subsidiary of Leighton Holdings which is Australia’s largest construction group. Read More >>


New international markets in TUNRA CEO's sights

Wednesday 14 February 2007

Breaking into new international markets will be a key driver for the new CEO of The University of Newcastle Research Associates (TUNRA).

Dr Brent Jenkins has been appointed to lead TUNRA, a rapidly growing enterprise linking the government and business sectors to expert knowledge at the University of Newcastle. TUNRA has a worldwide reputation in engineering and scientific research. Read More >>


EDI Rail guarantees regional PPP employment

Tuesday, 14 November 2006

Downer EDI Limited (Downer EDI), a leading engineering services group, has had two major successes recently in the Hunter, confirming its position as one of Australia's premier infrastructure providers.

As part of the Reliance Rail consortium, Downer EDI was selected as the preferred tenderer for the $3.6 billion New South Wales Government's Rolling Stock Public Private Partnership (PPP) to finance, design, manufacture and maintain for 30 years 72 available eight-car train sets for the CityRail network. Read More>>


HunterNet Group Training Company Gains Accreditation

HunterNet Group Training Company (HNGTC) was notified recently by the Department of Education and Training that it has been approved as a Registered Group Training Organisation.

Registration is an accreditation process for Companies operating as a Group Training Organisation.  In order to become registered, Group Training Companies must demonstrate to an approved Auditor that it carries out its responsibilities in accordance with the National Quality Framework established in 2002, and revised in early 2006.  Read more>>


HunterNet Group Training Company to Develop Business in the Upper Hunter

HunterNet Group Training Company (HNGTC) has become the first Hunter-based Group Training Company to establish a physical presence in Muswellbrook, after an agreement was reached between HunterNet Cooperative and the Hunter Institute of TAFE.

On 16 October 2006, HunterNet and HNGTC entered into a lease arrangement to rent a small office on the grounds of the local TAFE Campus in Muswellbrook.  Read more>>


Welcome, Awards and Graduation Evening 2006
“The Apprentice of the Year for 2005 is.......

HunterNet Group Training Company marked another successful year at its annual Welcome, Awards and Graduation Evening.

HunterNet Group Training Company commenced operations in 1997 with its first intake of apprentices and trainees. Since then, eighty-two apprentices and trainees have graduated from the Company since its inception. Read More....


Innovate the Hunter - Hunter Valley Research Foundation Final Report

Innovation in Engineering-Based Manufacturers in the Hunter Region: 2005 - Abridged Executive Summary Read More...


Lovells Springs Changing Tide!
Springing leaks as tide turns

The problem facing Lovells Springs at Carrington is fairly straightforward.
Some time in the very near future a wave of imported Chinese products will arrive in Australia, in direct competition to the metal springs produced at the Carrington factory.

Newcastle Herald article

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EMA Group in Growth Mode

Newcastle based EMA Group has taken another step forward with the registration of their new consulting engineering company – EMA Consulting Engineers P/L


ATSA Defence Services new underwater vehicle

ATSA Defence Services and The Australian National University form Strategic Alliance to manufacture a new type of underwater vehicle.

Sydney, 31st January 2006 – ATSA Defence Services are showing the prototype of a miniaturised unmanned submarine that leapfrogs existing technology.

“70% of the earth is covered by water, yet we know less about what’s down there than we know about the other side of the moon”, says Darren Burrowes the Engineering Manager at ATSA.

Contact Darren Burrowes

Office : 02 4964 3502
Mobile : 0404 485 948

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