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ICN “adventure” pays big dividends for NSW bulk haul company

Manufacturer's Monthly

project fit the bill. And this project has led to other general freight work with Snowy 2.0. So we’ve got quite large fleets of trucks running around, he said. At the time, I was looking for some government contracts to add to what we do. The Snowy 2.0 Thats our ICN adventure. Find out more about Resources NSW. Visit the Snowy 2.0

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Crafting sustainable outdoor play for Australian communities

Manufacturer's Monthly

Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out how a Queensland business is working with Capral Aluminium to create 100 per cent recyclable children’s playground equipment and fitness systems. Jared Silcox, WillPlay design manager said he challenges his team to constantly dream up the next big thing in outdoor fun and fitness.

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Proudly Australian by Vawdrey

Manufacturer's Monthly

With customers including Australia Post, StarTrack, Freight Lines Group, and Mainfreight (NZ), the business produces everything from parts to curtains and signwriting and has repair and service workshops in Queensland and New South Wales. It fits our purpose – it flexes, so it works with everything.

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Catching wind of a new sovereign manufacturing industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

million tonnes of CO2 emissions through a reduction in sea freight. Wind tower production would also significantly increase demand for specialist non-corrosive coatings and large diameter bolts and fittings. The sovereign industry would also bypass 2.6

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Working together: How pallet networks help drive efficiency

SMMT

Pallet networks are cost-effective and environmentally efficient co-operative organisations made up of hauliers across the UK collaborating to provide next-day freight delivery services, enabling customers to benefit from economies of scale. ft warehouse using sub-contracted transport. “It

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Top 10 robots seen at CES 2024

Robotics Business Review

LAS VEGAS — CES 2024 featured a wide range of emerging technologies, from fitness devices and videogames to autonomous vehicles. Gatik first demonstrated fully driverless, freight-only commercial deliveries on the middle mile with Walmart in 2021. But robots always have a significant presence in the sprawling exhibit halls.

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Government platform offers British businesses decarbonisation advice

E&T

The platform provides a complimentary carbon calculator and lists ways to reduce a company’s environmental impact, including procuring items from eco-friendly suppliers, cutting freight emissions and implementing cost-efficient strategies for installing solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

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