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THE world’s third largest corporate travel management company, BCD Travel, will soon be opening an office in Perth to address the increasing travel demand from the natural resources sector. Currently servicing the mining, infrastructure and construction industries, BCD Travel expects its number of clients in this sector to double this year. “BCD Travel is already well-versed in the resources industry nationally; we are excited to be in a position to grow our Australian presence to support our expanding client base,” BCD Travel general manager Louise Wheeler said. “Our clients in the resource sector are predicting exponential growth with several high profile projects set to boom in 2012.” As an organisation with strong links to emerging markets within Australia and the...

MOST mines sites are in remote areas and harsh environments, posing safety risks on multiple levels. It is therefore important to reduce travel risk as much as possible by using a reputable, safety conscious aviation company with intimate knowledge of the region. With a growth in the mining sector, there is a growing need for aviation services, including executive transportation, shift rotation, aero-medical and spare parts delivery. It is important to select an aviation operator which aspires to the same stringent safety policies as most mine sites. ExecuJet Aviation Group undergoes regular internal and independent aviation safety audits and rates among the best in the industry. The independent safety audit organisations that have rated ExecuJet include: BARS, Wyvern, Hart Aviation...

ACCORDING to business travel specialist Corporate Traveller, mining companies have been able to chip hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars off their annual travel spend by incorporating best fare of the day (BFOD) and best rate of the day (BROD) strategies into their companytravel policy. When using a BFOD and BROD strategy, a company’s travellers will be advised to select the cheapest airfare or hotel rate of the day across a range of suppliers. Corporate Traveller’s general manager WA Stephan van Arnhem said companies using a BFOD rule in their travel policies were saving between 20 and 30 per cent on their annual airfare expenditure. “Their overall spend is generally less and they’ll also be seeing the cost benefit of...

NOW in its 22nd year of operation, Independent Aviation specialises in aircraft charter procurement throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific region. With the most sophisticated aviation database in Australia, it arranges hundreds of aircraft charters every month, using aircraft of all sizes and types for every kind of mission. Independent Aviation has significant buying power in the market and an enviable reputation for providing prompt, reliable and innovative solutions to air transport problems. The company’s 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week flight desk team backs this up with detailed management of every charter to ensure a successful operation and customer satisfaction. In accordance with international best practice, all Independent Aviation charter flights are 100 per cent carbon offset, at no additional cost...

FOR more than 10 years Australian manufacturing company Ute Safe has been perfecting the manufacture and supply of aluminium boxes for mining applications. Found at a number of mines sites in Australia and overseas, Ute Safe boxes are made from non-sparking aluminium to keep dangerous goods safe and dry. The boxes also have solid housings to take care of sensitive measurement equipment and robust compartments to allow safe storage of electrical plumbing and mechanical tools on service vehicles. Ute Safe now offers a new standalone sliding door product, which can be made in a range of dimensions, from 450mm to 1500mm slide extension. Designed to be water resistant with a triple-sealed opening and fully-welded case design, these sliding door boxes...

POWER tools pioneer Bosch has raised the bar on innovation when it comes to the safety and wellbeing of Australian workers, by stocking a range of angle grinders fitted with high-tech safety features. Bosch’s range of lightweight angle grinders is the lightest on the marke in its category. The grinders are fittedwith revolutionary Bosch technology,which reduces the amount of vibratio experienced by the user by up to 50 per cent. Along with reduced vibration, selected Bosch angle grinders are equipped with the following safety features: ‘Kickback Stop’, which detects a jammed disk and automatically stops the grinder; ‘Restart Protection’, which forces the operator to restart tools that are unplugged whilst still engaged; the ‘Bullet Proof Guard’, which protects against flying...

ESTABLISHED in 1991, Ultracut Tools is one of Australia’s leading designers and manufacturers of specialised cutting tools and tooling equipment, supplying quality products to Australian and international markets, including the aerospace and automotive industries, government agencies and industrial merchants. Manufactured at its state-of-the-art facilities in Victoria, products are designed to client specifications using premium quality high speed steel and the finest micro-grade carbide. All cutting tools are designed using the world’s best practice methodologies and once a satisfactory tool design is achieved it is further developed and enhanced using highly advanced 3D Cimulator technology which ensures precise tooling geometries.From the design to the finished product, Ultracut has the experience and reputation for providing the best quality cutting tools in the...

PREMIER supplier of ice and tool boxes, Big Terrain, has eliminated rust issues with its tough trunk locker range, which are made from linear low-density polyethylene. The tool boxes can be hard-bolted to the back of a ute, which makes them appealing to the mining industry. The strength and safety attributes of polyethylene have lead to Big Terrain becoming the brand of choice for many mining companies. The company’s range of smart designs allows for multiple stacking and the lockable, heavy-duty latches enable secure gear storage. Trunk lockers are a military-style design, which means they are made to withstand harsh conditions and terrains. The thicker polyethylene outer provides superior impact and shock resistance, while the grooved interlocking slot design provides...

AUSTRALIA’s mining boom has sold reams of newsprint and remains a constant topic of conversation, but many big questions, such as what the mining sector means for the economy, what drives its growth, and its potential benefits, can be hard to answer. The mining industry has some unique communications challenges which call for result oriented,measureable, and out-of-the-box strategies to create high impact. It requires specialist communication experts with in-depth industry knowledge, who see the potential in media and community engagement. McClusky & Co is a full service communications consultancy offering a broad range of services, including video production. The company provides creative solutions to cover company profiles, corporate events and training needs. Its video production team has significant commercial broadcasting...

From creative solutions to project management, ipso-facto Productions provides a complete in-house solution for its clients to present their business, message or services, producing award-winning creative business communication tools for major clients throughout the Australian resources sector. The results are cost effective solutions to meet the clients’ budgets and their audiences’ needs. “We create and support marketing, product support, public relations, investor and promotional materials for minor and major projects,” a company spokesperson said. Regardless of the location or size of a project, ipso-facto Productions ensuresthat every requirement is met and delivered cost effectively, whether for a product or project launch, a training DVD, or material for online viewing. The company’s broadcast professionals deliver effective communications solutions across a spectrum...

JOURNALIST, political advisor and public relations practitioner Steve Cropper created Reputation Australia, and its video and audio production branch Reputation TV, to help companies and individuals create compelling visual and audio content for an online environment. Reputation TV uses conventional video and audio creation techniques to produce television programs, corporate videos, documentaries and specialist training programs for clients across the globe. Veteran television producer and technical director Chris Young heads up the TV arm of the company, which can also produce video content for trade shows, presentations and sales packages to add vibrancy and value. The Sydney-based team works with both the government and private sectors in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne, as well as other Australian cities and regional centres....