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WITH its domestic, international long-haul and international short-haul services, Virgin Australia is putting the magic back into flying. “Together with our expanding network of partner airlines such as Air New Zealand, Delta Air Lines, Ethiad Airways, Singapore Airlines and Skywest, we’re taking our guests to more destinations than ever before,” the airline stated. Virgin Australia offers its guests three cabin classes on international long-haul flights (business class, premium economy and economy) and both premium economy and economy on international short-haul trips (business class is only available on limited flights). On domestic flights, passengers can choose from either business class and economy or premium economy and economy cabin classes. The modern and stylish Virgin Australia lounge can be accessed when travelling...

FOCUSSING on engineering and design excellence, Constructatruck provides a diverse range of companies with innovative and interchangeable modules for the efficient use of truck fleets. Servicing the mining and construction industries, the company provides an extensive range of standard and customised modules to suite a range of requirements. Built to industry specifications, fully-enclosed modules can be equipped with hose reels, generators, pumps, air compressors, tool boxes and other ancillary equipment. Available in two sizes, the Constructatruck modules fit standard tray sizes and are easily lifted on and off tray top trucks, enabling the same truck to be used for many different tasks. Constructatruck has supplied modules to major mine sites throughout WA’s Pilbara and is constantly upgrading its designs to...

THOSE in the industry know that the importance of managing employee safety and wellbeing is of paramount concern to every business. Not only does legislation demand that all businesses provide their employees with a safe place to work, but employers should also strive to ensure that every person that comes to work goes home safely to their family at the end of the day. All employees, no matter what position they hold, should ensure they are aware of their safety obligations. A good safety management plan is just like insurance for a business – it may never be needed, but it will protect a business and its employees in the event that something should happen. Those that have concerns about...

GENERALLY, a company’s name change does not warrant headline news; but when the company in question is the mining industry’s leading truck and bus hire company, people want to know. A transport industry leader for more than 21 years, McLarens Hire & Drive began as a small family-owned business servicing schools, sports clubs and small private functions such as hens and bucks parties. As WA’s mining and construction industries have boomed, so has McLarens’ business and the company was very proud to recently announce a change of name to McLarens Fleetspec Hire. The company now boasts a fleet of more than 100 trucks and buses, all of which meet the strictest specifications of mining and construction clients – every vehicle...

SERVICE body manufacturer XL Industries took its name from the letters in ‘excellent’, a standard the company has held itself to in the 20 years since its establishment. XL makes service bodies for a wide range of end users world-wide, manufacturing mine-compliant service bodies to uncompromising standards. XL’s service bodies are designed to handle tough mining conditions – each of the company’s designs can be supplied with or without Roll-over Protection (ROP) bars – and are fully compliant with BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance safety standards. The XL ROP service body weighs less than 300kg, lighter than similar aluminium bodies on the market, which allows operators to carry an extensive  range of equipment and tools without exceeding a vehicles load rating....

AS one of the largest suppliers of buses to the Australian mining industry, IVECO designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of small, medium and large buses and coaches, including four-wheel drive buses. With extensive experience in providing vehicles for remote operations, it currently supplies buses to numerous resource projects Australia-wide, for various applications. As the only original equipment manufacturer that produces bus chassis in Australia, IVECO has its own manufacturing base in Dandenong, Victoria, where it designs and manufactures two types of bus chassis specifically developed for the harsh Australian conditions. To further complement its Australian range, the company also imports three additional chassis models from IVECO Europe, covering rear engine and front engine configurations. IVECO creates employment in...

SINCE 1998, Lubricant Specialist Australia (LSA) has been supplying oils and greases to the Australian mining, automotive and agricultural industries. Now based in High Wycombe, WA, LSA has steadily grown to include warehousing and distribution centres in Wingfield, South Australia, and Yatala, Queensland. LSA’s products are manufactured in Singapore, the US, and Australia to meet the highest international specifications for plant and equipment manufacturers. LSA supplies a complete range of competitively priced synthetic and mineral based engine, hydraulic, gear, transmission, air compressor and rock drill oils to meet equipment manufacturer’s specifications. It also supplies a premium range of lithium complex greases that cover most applications, including all mining plant and equipment. The company has experienced increasing demand for bio-degradable lubricants,...

AS specialised vehicle company McLaren Hire celebrates continued strong growth, it has announced its name change to McLaren’s Raw Hire. The company began business 14 years ago with only one vehicle; it now has a fleet of 1000 vehicles and is a preferred supplier for short-term vehicle hire for resource giant Chevron. Raw Hire director Sean Clarke said the company had experienced sustained and rapid growth and there were no signs of slowing down. “Every year, McLaren’s Raw Hire has consistently doubled its fleet,” he said. “We’ve gone from renting a single vehicle from a caravan park in Karratha, to running two north-west branches, an airport facility and a corporate office in Perth. “This year will see us open additional...

LEADING multinational energy company TOTAL, incorporating its Australian lubricants division TOTAL Oil Australia, has more than 96,000 employees and operations in 130 countries. Together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, TOTAL is the fifth largest publicly-traded, integrated, international oil and gas company in the world, commanding a strong market presence for the supply of fuels and lubricants to its mining customers. TOTAL’s commitment to innovative solutions and products encompasses all areas of mining operations, from the supply of fuels and lubricants to expert technical support and world-class service. The company develops new automotive and industrial lubricants with high performance levels to extend engine life and improve performance. Not only do these lubricants protect the engine, they transmit power and facilitate gear...

ONE of Australia’s largest manufacturers of rotary screw air compressors, Sullair Australia, designs, engineers, and manufactures its industrial range at its Melbourne-based production facility. Sullair has established a widely-recognised brand, synonymous with reliability and innovation. The company’s depth of local engineering knowledge and support uniquely positions it to design robust products for Australia’s hot, humid and harsh conditions. Customised compressed air solutions can be built from the ground up, to meet exact customer specifications while ensuring peak performance and product longevity. Sullair’s engineering team is able to design and provide a solution for each customer’s needs, ranging from weather-proofing, underground mine operation, dust protection, heat recovery, enhanced corrosion protection, skid-mounting, containerisation and specialised air storage and handling options, to major...

WITH vehicle accidents on mine sites rising, there is a strong demand from operators seeking products that will help decrease the current high rate of vehicle interaction and injuries. According to WA’s Mines and Petroleum department, vehicle collision has been one of the most common types of accidents on a mine site during the last five years. The Employment, Economic Development and Innovation department has reported that 75 per cent of fatalities at Queensland mines were vehicle related. Due to these alarming statistics, government and private mining bodies are encouraging the industry to increase implementation of safe vehicle practices. “In the past six years Minecorp has seen a sharp increase in demand from operators and contractors seeking products to help...