John Simons, Managing Director of Nulon Oil, was on hand to greet guests and welcome them to his facility.

“We are so happy to host this year’s launch. We’ve been involved in the Series for two years now and about to step into our third, which says it all really, the fact we keep coming back is a great testament to the category and the continued value to us,” said Simons.

Wanda Paint was announced as the “Official Paint Suppliers” for the year, which featured an unveiling of a Wanda branded Ute, that will participate in the first two rounds of the V8 Utes Season. Wanda’s General Manager South-East Asia and Pacific, Joe McFadries is looking forward to a healthy involvement with the V8 Ute Series.

“One of the key things for us, is the fan base of V8 Utes is so closely aligned with the Wanda target market. I think there is great synergy and we think they will really embrace the Wanda brand and really embrace Wanda herself. It is exciting what we’re doing in the industry and for the industry. We have been in the sport a long time and this is an extension of our commitment to the sport,” said McFadries.

The new Rodney Jane Racing wheel was on display, which will be on sale in all Bob Jane T-Mart stores, from early April. The retail wheel will be very similar to the race wheel, and will be branded as an official V8 Ute product.

Drummond Suspension was also announced as the new “Official Suspension Supplier” to the series and Make-A-Wish were confirmed as the Official Charity for the Season. The Albury based supplier has been working on the new V8 Ute control suspension for the past 6 months, and in testing the new package has proven to be better under brakes and more stable over the kerbs.

The Championship winning Ice Break Holden of Chris Pither was on display, with a tray of fresh milk handed out from the back, along with the new Coyote engined Ford FG of Ben Kavich.

“The day was a great success, it’s so good to see so many people come out and support us at such an intimate event. The Nulon facility is fantastic – it’s a great way to kick-start the year and I’m super keen to drive the Ice Break Ute again,” said Pither.

Other drivers on hand were Andrew Fisher, David Sieders, Ben Dunn and Warren Millet, who took part in signing sessions and stage talks, which were hosted by V8 Ute driver George Elliot.

Naming rights partners Armor All and Auto One were also represented at the launch, along with Official Exhaust Supplier Pacemaker Headers, and Official Brake Supplier DBA, joining the 300 strong guests attending the event.

The V8 Utes are gearing up for the first round of the Series at the Clipsal 500 in two weeks (1 – 4 March) time, and are all eager to hit the Adelaide Parklands track.

The 2012 Auto One V8 Ute Racing Series – protected by Armor All features 32 Ford and Holden production based V8 racing utes – covering 8 championship rounds, and 24 races through five states of Australia. The series is televised nationally on the SEVEN Network, through Fox Sports, TV3 New Zealand, Motors TV Europe and over 40 countries worldwide.

www.v8utes.com.au

Advanced Arbor Service has supplied and serviced the Arboriculture market since 1992.
It remains today a successful family owned and operated Australian business – visit our website
www.aasweb.com.au for more details.

The Company is growing fast and we urgently need to fill the following positions:
* Liverpool Area – Wood Chipper Operator
* Blacktown Area – Wood Chipper Operator
* Kuringai Area – Wood Chipper Operator
* Holroyd Area – Plant Operator/Driver

Only apply for these roles if you have:
* MR License (competent and confident)
* Copy of RTA Record
* Able to take vehicle and plant home
overnight

Turn over a new leaf in 2012 email your details to: willc@talentedpeople.com.au or call 0418 264 714

Honda Manufacturing Australia’s (HMA) new premises in Somerton, Melbourne has recently surpassed the half-million lawnmower production milestone.

This is no mean feat for the 25 local employees who assemble units on-site for both Australian and export markets including New Zealand, South Africa, Egypt, India, the Middle East, the South Pacific and parts of Asia.

Apart from lawnmowers, five brushcutter models are also assembled at the facility.

HMA moved into its purpose-built, 17,500 square-metre Somerton facility in 2009 to meet its growing manufacturing and warehousing requirements.

Honda Power Equipment National Sales Manager, Ray Briffa, said the brand was proud to support local business and create job opportunities for Australians in the manufacturing sector.

“Customers who buy Honda not only receive one of the world’s toughest and most durable lawnmowers, they invest in a product assembled right here in Melbourne by local workers,” Mr Briffa said.

“We also endeavour to use Australian parts where possible in all of our lawnmowers.”

Work carried out at Somerton includes sub-assembly of blades, catchers and smaller parts in readiness for full assembly on the production line. The end result is then subjected to Honda’s rigorous quality control procedures.

Honda operates 197 manufacturing facilities in 28 countries outside of Japan, producing motorcycles, cars, outboard engines and power equipment for the brand’s 20-million-plus customers each year.

Honda’s premium products are engineered to deliver the most advanced technology to operators thanks to a $5.5 billion worldwide research and development program.

“Here at Honda, we produce the most advanced lawn mowers in the world to ensure our customers receive the highest quality product that money can buy,” Mr Briffa said.

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Do you have the best ute in the country?

Is your toolbox the envy of everyone?

Maybe you have a magic pair of tight shorts that help generate word of mouth business?

Whatever it is send us a photo of video of yourself (or a workmate) that show why you’re Australia’s Coolest Tradie.

Every entry will go into the draw to win one of five totally awesome TWW Man Pools, which is a man-sized inflatable kids pool.  Plus the first 1000 tradies to upload a photo will receive a $10 voucher to use at the TWW online store.

To enter and for more information head to www.totallyworkwear.com.au now

Terms: Promotion runs 23/1/12 to 26/2/12. ACT Permit Number TP 11/04834. NSW Permit Number LTPS/11/10597. SA Permit Number T11/2533. For full terms and conditions visit www.totallyworkwear.com.au

Boyle made his debut on the Gold Coast last year, and although he was held up in an unlucky incident in Race 3, the part-time actor couldn’t get enough of the racing and has decided to come back for more.

“The Series is a lot of fun and I’m ready to make the next step from state to national racing. It’s much more professional in the Utes and I enjoyed it a lot more than state competition. I’m looking forward to having a lot of fun this year and can’t wait to go racing,” said Boyle.

Boyle will drive James Brock’s Holden, which was raced last year by Brendan Cook, who will step down from the Series this year. Cook’s 2011 Teammate Ryan Hansford will be joined by fellow Queenslander Kris Walton in the Series. Walton drove in two rounds in 2012 after winning a race on debut in Sandown. Walton will also drive a Truckline backed Ford and the two will be managed by Queensland based Rod Dawson.

Danny Buzadzic is looking forward to a full year in the Series after testing his V8 Ute skills at Sandown and Sydney last year. Buzadzic is expecting some good advice from his cousin, former V8 Ute Champion Marcus Zukanovic.

“Marcus will come to a few rounds and I’ll definitely call on him for some advice. I’m extremely excited about everything. I can’t wait to get the Western General Body Works Falcon on the grid. It has all new parts and we are working hard to get it ready for Clipsal,” said Buzadzic.

Buzadzic will also be backed by Matt Harvey, head mechanic from the winning 2012 V8 Ute of Chris Pither.

“We’ve got some good support for the car. All of the guys in the V8 Utes are great and I know the guys from Big Gun Racing will also always be there for support,” he said.

Buzadzic bought his car off long-time V8 Ute supporter turned driver Gary Carson, who will step out of the Utes after driving for three years.

Motorsport veteran Charlie O’Brien will also hang up the gloves from V8 Ute driving and recently sold his car to 2011 runner-up David Sieders.

2011 debutants Nathan Pretty and Cameron McConville will also be back for another year in the Series along with the V8 Ute Wildcard Ute, which saw the likes of Tony Longhurst, Dean Canto, Marcus Zukanovic, Tim Blanchard, Marcus Marshall, Adam Macrow, David Besnard and Charlie O’Brien steer it last year.

The V8 Utes first round will kick-off at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, 1 – 4 March.

The 2012 Series consists of 24 races over eight rounds raced throughout Australia covering six states and one territory.

Australian Car Mechanic Magazine Proud Media Partners of the V8 Utes Series. www.trademags.com.au/acm

The company is looking to employ construction and project managers, engineers, safety personnel and skilled labourers for projects between Mackay and Townsville.

BMD Executive Director Scott Power said the recruitment drive was in response to a tightening labour market and the affects of the mining boom.

“We’re winning new contracts almost on a weekly basis and we need more skilled workers to deliver these exciting projects,” Mr Power said.

“There is a lot of demand for the type of workers we are looking to recruit but we are confident that we will attract highly experienced staff to fulfil the vacancies.”

“The company has established offices in key regional areas and it offers family-friendly workplaces that deliver ongoing career development and training and a range of health and wellbeing activities.”

One employee who knows first hand the opportunities that exist within BMD is Dale Byrne.

Mr Byrne joined BMD in Townsville in 2003 as an undergraduate studying Construction Management at James Cook University.

He was aware of the company and its respected reputation.

“I was so excited to have the opportunity to work with BMD.  I started working in an administration role with the company in the Townsville office and at the Lavarack Barracks and I then had five months working on Christmas Island.

“Soon after in 2007, I was appointed to manage the new office in Mackay and I was promoted to Project Manager in 2008.  Now I am back in Townsville and I’m responsible for approximately 60 employees.

“Working for BMD and having the opportunity to hold additional responsibility has improved my skills. It’s not about working on big projects, it is the range of projects that I work on which is most valuable.

“For me, it’s the diversity of the roles on offer which is what makes BMD so attractive ,” he added

To find out more about the positions on offer or to apply for a specific role, send your CV and covering letter to qldjobs@bmd.com.au

Has she hacked into a military website? No, she is on the Australian Property Centre Rally website following your progress.

During the rally the riders and drivers will have their skills tested by some of Australia’s most famous destinations including the Simpson desert, Flinders ranges, NSW High Country and 2000 km of the Great Dividing Range.

In the event the participants have to use a GPS unit to navigate through a large number of private properties as well as state forests and national parks. Just like the Dakar race, satellite tracking devices are used so the public can follow the bikes and cars on the internet.  There were 100,000 hits on one internet site alone during the 2011 event which many have described as a life-changing experience.

There are seven starting points on the course so the riders and drivers can start and finish the loop close to where they live. There are starting points in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Australian Capital Territory.

Everyone must carry camping gear because they are traveling through very remote areas where they will have to camp for the night and continue the next day until they reach civilisation.

This is  not a race; it’s an adventure. To get the Tony Kirby completion medal the participants must complete all of the designated route. In 2011 only 50% of starters completed the course and many advised if it wasn’t for the help of other riders and drivers they would have failed.

For more information to join our What Tradies Want Team in this years APC Rally contact Kurt Quambusch (02) 9452 4517 or email  kurt@trademags.com.au

For more photos please use the following link. http://apcrally.smugmug.com/

For details and entry forms please go to http://rally.australianpropertycentre.net.au/

Martin Eade – Aspac Group

By Martin Eade - ASPAC GROUP – www.aspacgroup.com.au

During November I was fortunate enough to embark on the trip of a lifetime as I followed in the footsteps of a legend, and an inspiration to many including myself, Sir Edmund Hillary, to the base camp of Mount Everest.

While Sir Ed and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay stood on the top of this majestic and powerful mountain for the first time on May 29^th 1953, my goal was much less ambitious , satisfied with getting to the bottom but still in rarefied air at 5340 Mtrs.  (Everest summit is at 8850 mtrs)

To put it in to perspective Australia’s tallest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko is 2228 Mtrs, less than half the height of Everest base camp, New Zealands highest peak, Mount Cook is also well short at 3754 Mtrs.

Throughout the 25 day, 300km trek  I was joined by 12 other intrepid travellers, 30 sherpas, porters and cooks as well as a copy of the country’s most influential magazine.. The Australian Arbor Age !!

See Full Article in WTW, The Australian and United Kingdom Arbor Age’s in Feb 2012

www.arborage.co.uk www.arborage.com.au

Civil Works Expo 2012 at Lardner Park is more than just a trade show. Thousands of patrons will attend  the three-day event in February, to see and operate the millions of dollars of equipment showcased.

Retaining its position as the premier industry exhibition of its type in Victoria, the Civil Works Expo is specifically tailored for the growing civil construction industry, and incorporates the ever-popular Trucks in Action event.

Civil Works Expo is held from Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 February 2012, at Lardner Park near Warragul, just east of Melbourne. All aspects of equipment and services relevant to the civil construction public works sector, and the associated industries will be on display.

The event is set to transform the rolling green paddocks into a virtual work site, with the most comprehensive range of options being both showcased and demonstrated in one place.

For an industry that owns some 40,000 items of plant and equipment, the Expo provides a cost-effective way to demonstrate and compare machinery.

The Expo has a proud tradition of being a pivotal date in the industry calendar. “The Lardner Park Civil Works Expo will be the key Victorian civil construction trade event for 2012,” said Mr Cullino, the CEO (Victoria) Civil Contractors.

There are both static and interactive exhibits at the 2012 Civil Works Expo. The popular machinery demonstration area, again sponsored by Saferoads, allows prospective purchasers to “trial before you buy” on a large range of popular machines such as excavators, skid steers & backhoes, within three areas fully enclosed with safety barriers. There are also a number of exhibitors such as Case & Supergroups (with the Kubota brand) where you can trial machines on their individual sites.

The Trucks In Action component of the Expo has its own Pit-Lane at Lardner Park, for the huge array of trucks of all sizes and makes, determined to prove they have the performance to match their shiny duco.

The winning format continues today, putting trucks and trucking equipment to the test under typical load and road conditions.  Prospective buyers can choose from a range of trucks supplied by leading manufacturers, and join the driver around a 9 km test route.

The diversity of activities offered at Civil Works Expo will be further expanded in 2012, with 4-hour “Spotters” & “Traffic Management” refresher courses being run by the Victorian Civil Contractors Federation “Civil Train”, during Civil Works Expo. For more  information email civiltrainvic@civilcontractors.com, or phone Christina Froelich (03) 9819-5770. You can visit the Expo and update your skills on the same day.

The 2012 Civil Works Expo is again supported and endorsed by key industry bodies, including the Civil Contractors Federation, Municipal Works Officers Association, Institute of Public Works Engineering and the Road Marking Industry Association of Australia.

In recognition of their members’ ever-increasing use and purchase of earthmoving equipment, the plumbing and electrical industry peak bodies have become new supporters of Civil Works Expo.

Master Plumbers & Mechanical Services Association of Australia, and the National Electrical and Communications Association, have come on board this year to endorse the Expo to their members, along with the Construction Materials Processors Association, and Austab – the Australian Stabilisation Industry Association.

Industry seminars and luncheons are popular events during the three-day Expo program. An impressive range of interesting and entertaining seminars & luncheons will take place in the new Lardner Park Exhibition Centre during each day of the event (for further information www.lardnerpark.com.au )

Both exhibitors and visitors alike highly regard the Civil Works Expo and recognise the event as a valuable opportunity to assist in making informed purchasing as well as renewing or establishing contacts and sharing industry information.

Mobil Oil and the Commonwealth Bank & the Baw Baw Shire Council continue their valued support as Strategic Partners of the 2012 Civil Works Expo.

For more than 37 years Kubota Japan has been manufacturing Hydraulic Excavators.  Starting back in 1974 with the KH-1 and now comprising of a product line up that is second to none in engineering concept and design as well as operator comfort and performance.

At the forefront of the Kubota Design is information that is sourced throughout the world from Kubota Excavator Owners.  This sees Kubota Engineers travelling the world surveying Kubota Excavator Owners on what they like about their machines and what improvements that they would like to see done for future models.

This was the case for several Kubota Customers this year when Kubota Japan despatched 2 of their employees to conduct customer surveys of the owners of the recently released KX057-4 and U55-4 series.

The survey was headed by Mr Haruhiro Yabuuchi Section Manager Customer Technical Support Department Construction Machinery Division, accompanying him was Mr Shinsuke Kamada Manger Marketing Construction Machinery Division.  Both Staff are based in Hirakata at the Kubota Construction Equipment Factory about an hour out of Osaka.  Also accompanying them were representatives from Kubota Tractor Australia, Mr Kzumei Suehira –Executive Co-Ordinator Engineering and Mr Warren Green – Industrial Product Manager based at the Australian Head Office for Kubota in Melbourne.  The survey was schedule to coincide with 18 month anniversary of the newly released -4 series excavators.

With the machines being 18 months old it presents the perfect opportunity for the engineers to see any issues that may occurred and also provides a chance for the owners and operators to suggest any improvements that they feel would enhance the overall performance and operation of the excavator advised Mr Green.  Kubota has always had a reputation for designing a machine that is highly efficient whilst not compromising on operator comfort.  Kubota feels that to have an efficient machine you must first make sure the operator is comfortable; by keeping the operator comfortable operating the machine becomes a pleasure resulting in a more productive operator advised Mr Green.

With a more productive operator jobs are accomplished both quickly and easily resulting in the ability to complete more jobs in a day giving the owner a greater return on his investment in the new -4 series excavator.

The survey looks at excavator applications and also looks at features owners and operators feel could be improved for the future generations of excavators.   It also looks at basic things such as the ease at which the front windows can be opened and the way the bonnets and side cowlings open and close after the machines have been in operation to ensure reliability and quality remains synonymous with the Kubota name.

The journey started in Cairns and worked its way down the East Coast stopping off in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to speak with owners and operators of the newly released -4 series excavators.

The results will be collated with the results from around the world and these will be used to influence the design of any future models that Kubota developed advised Mr Green.

IRWIN Racing is ready to go full steam ahead into 2012 after recently announcing that Lee Holdsworth will drive for the team and today revealing its livery for the impending season.

IRWIN Racing is the first team to show off its new season war paint, taking advantage of a big crowd at the weekend’s Sydney Telstra 500 to wrap the new car and pull the covers off.

Team sponsor, IRWIN Tools, ran a nation-wide competition searching for the perfect design to showcase its colours. Bathurst based apprentice sign writer Sam Dwyer submitted several designs, and was a runaway winner.

For IRWIN Racing Team Principal Ross Stone, launching the 2012 colours early means that after the end of season Christmas break he can hit the season running.

“The IRWIN Racing Ford is looking really good, young Sam (Dwyer) has done an outstanding job designing it,” said IRWIN Racing Team Principal Ross Stone.

“We’ll tweak it a little, but I think everyone agrees that the IRWIN Ford will look really good when it hits the track next March.

“We’re really looking forward to next year, it’s almost like a fresh start, but we carry on with all the hard work that we’ve done this year.

“The homework’s all been done, we’ve just got to make sure we cook the cake right and it comes out good, which I am confident it will.”

Bathurst apprentice sign writer Sam Dwyer could not contain his excitement when he saw his artwork on the IRWIN Racing Ford.

“The car looks unbelievable, I can’t believe what I’m seeing,” said Sam Dwyer.

“I’m really pleased with how it’s turned out, it looks fantastic.

“I was trying to give it that corporate look. I wanted to keep it clean, simple, but effective. I wanted to give it a racey look but didn’t want to go over the top

“I’m looking forward to seeing the IRWIN Ford on the track at the Clipsal 500; I think that’s when everything will sink in. It’s been a whirlwind.”

IRWIN Tools Managing Director Nick Pritchard likes what he sees. With the announcement of IRWIN’s new driver and the livery revealed he is looking forward to the 2012 season.

“V8 Supercars is a big sport, to achieve success you’ve got to get well ahead of the game,” said Pritchard.

“We’ve learned over the years that the more prepared we are the better we will be during the year.

“Were probably more prepared this year than we have ever been before. Next year is an important year for us, so we are getting as many things as we can organised before we hit 2012 and the first event in Adelaide.”

Stone agrees with Prichard. With the 2011 season coming to an end, plans are already underway for the up and coming 2012 V8 Supercars championship.

“At the moment we go into the last event ninth in the championship, which is solid, but not spectacular,” said Stone.

“We always set goals, the goal for the team this year was to have all three cars in the top 12, which we are on target to do.

“I have a lot of ideas in my head in regard to next year already. We will sit down and talk about 2012 next week where I expect we’ll have high expectations.”

The all new 2012 IRWIN Racing livery will debut at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, March 1-4, 2012.

The world-leading technology on which the products are based was developed by the CSIRO, which is a founding shareholder in HySSIL.

HySSIL is now seeking partners to help it accelerate commercialisation of its revolutionary product range, comprising cellular precast panels and roof tiles.

HySSIL geopolymer panels and roof tiles reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60-70% when compared with conventional products.

Other benefits include:

-          Eligibility for carbon credits in both developed and developing countries

-          Lighter and stronger than conventional panels and tiles

-          Superior fire and chemical resistance

-          Improved thermal performance

-          Manufactured on conventional equipment

CEO Gary Bertuch said the introduction of the Australian carbon pricing scheme would accelerate the need for Australia’s building materials companies to reduce embodied energy ratings for their products.

“Bricks and cement-based products in particular will come under pressure,” Mr Bertuch said.

“HySSIL and the CSIRO are at the forefront of development of sustainable building products for global markets using Geopolymer technology, which substitutes fly ash for ordinary Portland cement.”

HySSIL is seeking licensees in Australia and New Zealand to manufacture products based on the technology. It is also interested to talk to potential equity partners.

“Our target markets are Australia, New Zealand, US, Europe, China, South-East Asia and the Middle East.

“Ideally, we want to attract a development partner or partners that will contribute development capital and can provide access to large-scale manufacturing facilities.

“They might also be able to bring to the table good marketing competence and well-developed distribution networks that offer the prospect of efficient introduction of the technologies to our target global markets.”

Super-Click International, the marketers of the most versatile click flooring system in the world has announced Teams4U as the company’s charity of the year for 2012. Due to Super-Click International’s new presence to emerging markets in The Middle East, Africa, South East Asia and Eastern Europe, the innovative flooring firm wish to support Teams4U’s efforts in these countries, aiming to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children.

During 2012, Super-Click will embark on a number of events aimed at raising funds, sporting equipment and awareness for Teams4U. Rachel Coleridge-Smith, Marketing and Events Manager at Super-Click International said, “We at Super-Click International recognise that there are a number of charities doing wonderful things and we are delighted to be working with Teams4U who help children throughout the world. The team will be doing their upmost to raise awareness, support the charity’s key objectives and hopefully make a real difference to children’s lives.”

Teams4U’s aim is to make a difference to the lives of children around the world who find themselves in desperate and hopeless situations. Teams4U work alongside local people and organisations all around the world who are seeking to relieve distress. The charity is also supported by teams of people in-country who help with logistics, managing projects and co-ordinating trips. These teams play a vital role in helping operations run smoothly so that Teams4U can ensure support reaches those who need it. 90p from every £1 (GBP) donated to the charity goes directly into the overseas community.

IRWIN Racing will kick off next season earlier than any other team when it shows off its 2012 livery at the Sydney Telstra 500 this Sunday.

The IRWIN Ford Falcon will be wrapped over the course of the weekend live in the V8 Supercars paddock, with the final design being revealed at 12.45pm, just prior to the final race of the season.

The design of the car has been kept a secret after IRWIN Tools went to the community asking for people to submit designs through its ‘Create Something Great – Design the IRWIN V8’ competition.

Run throughout October and November, designs were sent in from all over Australia, with the winning designer coming from Bathurst.

Sam Dwyer, an apprentice sign writer, submitted his design and after careful consideration the judges from IRWIN Tools and Stone Brothers Racing agreed that it was the best.

Dwyer, who dreams of working in V8 Supercars, was thrilled to have won.

“I can’t believe it, I am lost for words, designing a V8 Supercar and seeing it on the grid is like a dream come true,” said Sam Dwyer.

“I’ve been drawing cars since I was little so to be told that my design would be on the IRWIN Racing Ford is a pretty good feeling.

“I’m looking forward to seeing it; I can’t wait to see my design in the flesh. I can’t believe that my car design will be on the grid at the Clipsal 500 next year.”

Coming from Bathurst, Dwyer has been a fan of V8 Supercars for as long as he can remember. Having done graphic design at school, his dream is to become a full-time designer for one of the V8 teams.

“I did a bit of graphic design in school and always wanted to be a sign writer,” said Dwyer.

“Winning this competition gives me a start. I will definitely be putting my design into my portfolio and on the resume.

“I’m an apprentice at the moment, but I’ve always wanted to do sign writing for a V8 Supercar team.

“I spent some time at DJR (Dick Johnson Racing) watching their graphic designer to get an idea as to what they do.

“I sort of see winning this competition as a step towards a full-time career in V8 Supercars design – that’s where I want to go.”

Dwyer approached the IRWIN Racing design considering the look and feel of the IRWIN Tools logo, and the designs of the past.

“I pretty much thought of the colours that I had to use, came up with some concepts, started off with some shapes and then added the logos from the car,” said Dwyer.

“I was trying to give it that corporate look. I wanted to keep it clean, simple, but effective. I wanted to give it a racey look but didn’t want to go over the top.”

IRWIN Tools was impressed by the designs that Dwyer submitted and was thrilled to learn that he is involved in a trade.

“Sam (Dwyer) was one of the few people that submitted several designs, each of which was unique and different,” said Laura Turnbull, IRWIN Tools’ Marketing Director.

“It was a tough, but three of his designs made the final list really making Sam stand out from the rest. His artwork designs were excellent.

“For IRWIN Tools, which offers products to a wide range of industries and trades, it was also pretty exciting to hear that Sam is an apprentice sign writer who has an interest in not just V8 Supercars as a fan, but is keen to work within the industry.

“It’s nice to reward someone applying his trade, and an apprentice at that. He was elated when we told him that he’d won, and we are thrilled to be taking him to Sydney so that he can see his design on a real car.”

An IRWIN Racing car will be wrapped from Friday in the V8 Supercars paddock, next to the Stone Brothers Racing transporter, at the Sydney Telstra 500.

The livery will be revealed in full and Sam Dwyer’s signature added to the car at 12.45pm on Sunday.

In addition, as part of the prize, Dwyer will receive VIP treatment at the event. This includes entry to all three days of the Sydney Telstra 500, accommodation at the Park Royal in Parramatta, corporate hospitality on Sunday and a hotlap in the IRWIN Ford.

The design will feature on the starting grid at Adelaide’s CLIPSAL 500 – the first event of the 2012 V8 Supercars championship.

Niche media powerhouse, Mayne Publications has inked a deal forming an alliance with the online classifieds site tradingpost.com.au.  The agreement outlines the group’s mutual commitment to driving industry growth in the classifieds marketplace through Mayne Publications brands.

Focusing on pre-owned plant and equipment for all Industry sectors Mayne work within, this partnership creates a framework to drive increased audience engagement and leverage from Mayne’s print media and online assets and Tradingpost’s reach and classifieds engine.

“This strategic move is in the right direction for us and our customers as sellers get a huge audience whilst buyers get to engage with a category specific world class marketplace via Tradingpost”, said Mayne CEO Kurt Quambusch.

“The deal is a win-win for all.  Tradingpost will leverage and enrich our 18 years of industry focus and loyal audience, whilst Mayne Publications gets thousands of quality private and commercial listings for our websites”.

“Tradingpost puts ads for equipment in front of millions of Australians every month and if you’re a private seller you can take advantage of their ‘Good as Gone’ Guarantee – sell it in 4 weeks or your ad’s free.”

The classifieds section of the magazine’s websites (www.trademags.com.au) will be reformatted to display relevant listings from Tradingpost, where users can take advantage of Tradingpost’s search and viewing engine specific to their industry of interest.

Tradingpost has been helping Australian’s buy and sell since 1966 and currently has over 240,000 online classified advertisements.  This includes over 100,000 listings in the automotive categories and 20,000 listings of plant, machinery and rural equipment.  Mayne Publications is a niche industry media supplier with print and web assets across the construction, earthmoving, arbor, landscaping and automotive industries.

If you’re a commercial supplier and would like to discuss having your listings appear online and in print, then email your details to classifieds@trademags.com.au

Or Call Mayne Publications Office on (02) 9452 4517

Containing exclusive industry news, product reviews, technical editorial from some of the industry’s biggest names and in-depth reports on business development for tree industry professionals, the United Kingdom Arbor Age (UKAA) promises to provide subscribers with information they cannot get anywhere else.  In an industry where practical methodology makes for a successful business and can even save lives; the magazine will become a vital training resource and knowledge base.

The UKAA is a new trade magazine from Mayne Publications.  It follows the Australian Arbor Age, having cemented its position as the voice of local industry down under, after 16 years in print.  Following a trade mission by company founder Kurt Quambusch and positive market feedback, the UKAA Age is set to take off, and with your help, we look forward to growing it to become the most authoritative Arboricultural trade publication in Europe.

Mayne Publications has a reputation for excellence – crafting relevant and respected content for niche industries.  We continue to dominate publicly listed media companies, because we always aim to maintain a personal connection to our readers.  We will be working to make the UKAA accessible to all the major industry participants and stakeholders, including contractors, local councils and governments, arboriculture educators and students and suppliers.  We hope you enjoy it.

Any enquires about the publication, you can email associate publisher Steven McDonald on steven@arborage.co.uk

web: www.arborage.co.uk

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In the first issue of 2012 Earthmoving Equipment Review Magazine exclusively Test Drive “New Holland’s” new articulated dumpers.

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2012 V8 Ute Racing Calendar Announced

The 2012 calendar for the Auto One V8 Ute Racing Series – protected by Armor All has been confirmed with eight rounds, 24 races (at least 12 of which will be telecast live) along with eight post produced TV shows all locked in for next season.

All rounds of the V8 Ute Series will again be telecast on the Seven Network, SPEED Channel, TV3 New Zealand, Motors TV Europe, Telenova Italy, Motorworld and SPEED Channel 2 in the USA.

The V8 Utes will visit six states and one territory kicking off the Series for the 12th year in a row at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, 1 – 4 March where the series will celebrate its 300th race start.

Category Manager, Bill West of SPHERIX is pleased with the Calendar and is looking forward to another exciting year of V8 Ute Racing.

“We are really happy with our calendar. It takes us back to a few places we haven’t been to in a while like Tasmania and Winton Raceway, where we have a fairly large fan base. The Utes put on a great show in 2011 and will continue to do so in 2012,” said Mr West.

For Round two, the Series will return to Symmon’s Plains in Tasmania for the first time since 2009, then head to Perth for the second year in a row which will showcase local brothers, Jake and Rhys McNally.

Round four, the V8 Utes will return to the top end at Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin for the seventh year running.

“We really enjoy Darwin, the fans love us, the atmosphere is always spectacular and you can’t go past the weather,” West said with a grin.

50 years of motor racing will mark the halfway point of the year at Mount Panorama in Bathurst. This will be the V8 Utes ninth appearance at the track and the Series is keeping something exciting up its sleeve to celebrate 50 years of motor racing at the famous track.

The Series will head back to the Armor All Gold Coast 600 for the penultimate Round before crowning the 2012 champion at the Sydney Telstra 500.

See below the full V8 Ute racing calendar for 2012

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Pomaus Earthmoving Sales and Service has changed it’s company name to Earthmoving Equipment Australia P/L or EEA.

This is not the only change for EEA, Michael Smith one of the companies owners states “My partner in the business Chris Newton has now joined the business on a full time basis. Chris was with Moody Kiddell and Partners for 15 years and was one of their leading finance brokers. Chris’ experience in the earthmoving finance field and also of managing larger businesses will assist EEA in growing to become Australia’s largest site dumper dealer.

EEA remains as the National Distributor for Thwaites site dumpers. Thwaites site dumpers with their unique 4×4 swivel dumpers ranging from 300kg to 10 tonne carrying capacity are becoming  more and more popular with the civil and landscaping industries due to their versatility and flexibility that they bring to sites.

EEA have a factory backed special offer that runs till the end of the year, for every client that purchases a 3 tonne or larger site dumper before the end of the calendar year will receive free a Micro Dumper valued at $6,600.

Call Chris on 0400 988 920 or Michael on 0447 306 556 and ask about the three day free demo of any of their site dumpers and see for yourself the increased productivity that the site dumpers can bring to your worksite or simply drop into their yard in Penrith for a demo.

Last night, Kimberly-Clark Australia was awarded the FSC Large Chain of Custody Operation of the Year at the annual 2011 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Australia Excellence Awards held in Melbourne.

The FSC Awards reward and recognise organisations that exemplify the spirit and intent of the FSC certification system, the world’s most rigorous environmental and social standard for responsible forest management.

In 2010 Kimberly-Clark Australia achieved FSC certification for its leading Kleenex range including Kleenex facial tissues, Kleenex Cottonelle toilet tissue and VIVA paper towel. Since mid-2011 these essential products have showcased the FSC label on pack communicating to consumers that the fibre in the products comes from responsibly managed forests.

Following this the Kleenex Cottonelle brand, which sells 30 million packs of toilet tissue each year, formed a partnership with WWF and launched the ‘Love Your Forests’ integrated marketing campaign to help consumers realise that small choices like the brand of toilet tissue they purchase can help protect the world’s protected forests and species that depend on them.

Consumer research confirmed that in a short time the campaign has already achieved great results:

• Reached every Australian at least once.
• Received a strong response to the television commercial after only two weeks on air with 68% of survey respondents saying the FSC certification and branding made the Kleenex Cottonelle brand more appealing and 75% saying the association with FSC gives a better impression of Kimberly-Clark.

As well as winning the FSC Large Chain of Custody Operation of the year, Kimberly-Clark was a finalist in the FSC Responsible Procurement category.

Glen Watts, Managing Director Kimberly-Clark Australia and New Zealand said “We’re very proud to achieve this prestigious award as it recognises our deep commitment to sustainable forestry practices and the responsibility businesses like ours have to ensuring our supply chain sets the standard for ethical fibre sourcing in the market both for our suppliers, our customers, and our consumers.”

Mr Norman has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry and has been a board member since 2008.  Formerly the Vice-President, he replaces Mr Bryan Hillier who has retired from the Board.

The President of Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria, Mr Glenn Fenton, is the new Vice President of NGIA. Mr Fenton is Managing Director of Nationwide Trees Pty Ltd and joined the industry 10 years ago after a distinguished career in the Australian Defence Forces.

The new Board was elected at the Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting held in Hobart this week.

Elected representatives for the other states are:

• Michael Mehigan, New South Wales.  Mr Mehigan is co-owner of Elegant Outdoors Retail Nursery in Sydney.
• Simon Smith, Northern Territory, who is owner of Girraween Nursery near Darwin.
• Colin Groom, Western Australia, Manager of Domus Wholesale Nursery in Perth.
• Russ Higginbotham, Queensland, principal of Asset Horticultural Consultants, based in Brisbane
• Mark Geeves, Tasmania, from the Tasmanian Polytechnic learning centre.

Retiring directors who had completed their terms were Mr Gary Eyles, NSW, Geoff Richards, WA, Mr Fergus Higson, NT, and Mr Bryan Hillier from Queensland.

“ I am delighted to take on the position of President and continue to keep the industry moving in the right direction. Our new Board is focussed on ensuring that the industry is recognised for the products it grows and sells, and our contribution to the Australian environment and lifestyle,” said Mr Craig Norman.

“We are also committed to meeting the aim and objectives of our Industry Strategic Plan to ensure that our industry is productive, profitable and sustainable,” Mr Norman added.

This new model is part of the MHT range which offers enhanced versatility and safety compared with cranes and forklifts. The ability to handle oversize loads as a forklift, instead of having to lift as a suspended load means less stability concerns than a crane, and when compared with a forklift the load management system and pre programmed loads charts for each attachment ensure that lifts are carried out in complete safety.

When it comes to versatility the MHT range can handle freely suspended loads either with a single hook system or it can be offered with a fully integrated winch system. Other attachments offered include work platforms up to 1000kg all fully compliant with AS1418.10.

Other mining specific attachments include tyre handlers for all size tyres, hub and strut handler, hydraulic cylinder handler, suspension strut handler etc.

MANITOU Australia Managing Director Stuart Walker said,”Designed to operate on very rough terrain, the MHT range can handle very heavy and bulky loads. The machine / accessories torque is key for applications requesting both versatility and capacity. Far from being ‘just another loader’ the MHT offers maneuverability, precision and versatility for a true operating performance.”

For further information please contact:
Stuart WALKER
General Manager
Manitou Australia Pty Ltd
Email: s.walker@manitou.com

Of the many tractor brands available in Australia today few can match the range of premium quality tractors offered by Kubota.

From the 18 horsepower lawn mower to the flagship 135 horsepower farm tractor, there is sure to be one for every application.

For tractor buyers on a budget or for those that don’t require a “high spec” tractor, the availability of a Kubota economy model means they can enjoy the peace of mind of owning a reliable Kubota tractor as well as the additional benefit of affordable pricing.

Kubota Australia is running a very interesting sales campaign until 30 December for the two main selling M-Series budget tractors, the MX5100 – 50 horsepower and M7040 – 67 horsepower complete with a Kubota manufactured front end loader.

These tractors are perfect for the likes of lifestyle or hobby farmers, fencing contractors or livestock operations.

Kubota’s mid size basic tractor MX5100 features a 4 cylinder Kubota turbo diesel engine that produces 50 horsepower. The tractor is available with either hydrostatic or manual transmissions with the manual model featuring a shuttle for forward and reverse operations, which is so ideal for frequent direction changes. This comes in really handy for example when operating the performance matched LA854-B Kubota manufactured loader.

With mechanical self-levelling this loader can achieve a phenomenal 2.8 metres lift height to the pivot point. A third function valve and 4-in-1 bucket are optional equipment while the skid steer type quick coupler is standard.

The largest basic model – the M7040SU – is the perfect “all rounder” utility tractor suited to both the lifestyle and professional tractor markets.

The M7040SU is available with hydraulic shuttle, which means quick direction changes can be performed without clutch operation, which again help manoeuvring the tractor around the farm when slashing or performing loader tasks.

For operator comfort all basic tractor models have a flat or semi flat operator’s platform. These types of operating platforms make for easy mounting and dismounting as well as provide ample leg room. Gear levers are conveniently located so as not to obstruct the operator. Standard hydrostatic power steering takes the strain out of front end loader operations even when the front bucket is fully loaded. Comfortable well padded seats are fitted to ensure comfort during longer hours of operation.

Both models feature hydraulic PTO engagement for the smooth engagement of rear mounted PTO driven implements such as a slasher.

As with all Kubota tractors full open bonnets and slide out radiator grills make servicing a breeze. The budget M-Series tractors are backed by a 3 year / 3000 hour factory warranty.

With the very interesting tractor and loader package currently on offer, it was never as easy to own a reliable Kubota tractor.