Evaluation of non-road diesel engine management options Following extensive consultation and the input from several industry stakeholders over the last 12 months, EMM Consulting have commenced modelling studies, in collaboration with the CSIRO, on the evaluation of non-road diesel engine management options for our industry. The information gathered during the [...]
Almost 30 industry professionals recently attended our luncheon in Queensland to discuss industry issues. It was a great opportunity to gather together in person. Andrew Moir, Fred Carlson, Simon Turnbull and Dean Gaedtke presented some of CMEIG’s activities, including the outstanding work our Engineering & HSE working groups are [...]
The construction and mining equipment industry is the quiet achiever on carbon emissions reduction, according to the head of the industry’s peak body. David Birrell, CEO of the Construction & Mining Equipment Industry Group (CMEIG), says the sector is working closely with government on an analysis of non-road diesel [...]
Recently CMEIG communicated to members following an approach by ASIO and the Australian Cyber Security Network on cyber based threats directly targeting our industry. This prompted the example, provided below, as to one member’s actions to counter cybersecurity threats over the past year: CMEIG Member examples: Example 1: Last [...]
We recently interviewed Chair of the HSE working group, Alison Stewart from Komatsu for insights into the groups progress and what we can expect from them as members of CMEIG. What is the CMEIG Health & Safety working group? CMEIG has been operating health and safety initiatives for a [...]
CMEIG industry subscribers recently had a presentation from Carsales on the proposed new reporting formats and new additions to industry reports. Changes include the new online visual reporting being trialled along with the addition of reporting of machine autonomy to be termed `Factory Grade Control’ and the inclusion of [...]
I am very pleased and thankful to be elected Chairman following the CMEIG Annual General Meeting. First, I wish to acknowledge and thank my predecessor Ranil Tennakoon, for his extensive contribution and the legacy that I now look to take forward. In many respects the work that CMEIG undertakes [...]
We encourage members and their staff to follow the CMEIG LinkedIn page for important updates from the industries we represent across Australia. We would also like to encourage you to make a comment or share our posts on your own profile. The more our posts are shared, the more [...]
An Atlas custom-designed 5.2m3 light material bucket makes its way to a customer Atlas is an innovative attachments, metal fabrication and welding business, established in Queensland in 1985 and known for its hallmarks of innovation, quality and service. From one-off custom designed projects, to a global supply agreement [...]
The Engineering Working Group (EWG) has been active in a Standards Australia project to harmonise Australian earthmoving machinery standards internationally (more information on this activity here). This project is essentially withdrawing the vast majority of dated Australian Standards and replacing them with contemporary, international best practice standards, as appropriate. To [...]