Good news stories from the manufacturing sector are always welcome but even more so when it relates to a regional area that has suffered with high unemployment in recent years.
Shepparton based Jmar Engineering was founded by Mark and Janice Hooper and recently celebrated 25 years in business. Its ongoing success is based on a commitment to providing outstanding customer service, staying abreast of local trends and ongoing diversification.
JC Butko Engineering Pty. Ltd., located in Wodonga, was established in 1976 by John and Carolyn Butko. Now employing 128 tradespersons and 30 contractors, the company has experienced continual expansion – particularly over the last ten years. Recent growth has come about as a result of working on larger projects throughout Australia (mostly the East Coast) and overseas (including the USA, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea).
Applied Machinery has recently completed an installation of a new Genox BH1500L heavy duty shredder at Corex in Dandenong.
This massive 150kW (2 x 75kW) shredder plays a critical role in their Corflute®, PP film and BOPP recycling processes.
Fiber laser cutting has revolutionised the metal-cutting industry and Alliance Metal Solutions has taken the initiative and jumped on board the growing trend.
