CMEIG introduces new Sustainability Guide
The Construction Mining Equipment Industry Group (CMEIG) has introduced a guide for industry to project manage initiatives that delivers environmental, social and governance (ESG) change. David Birrell, Chief Executive Officer at CMEIG, commented that “the objective was to produce a template that could be used by industry for sustainability [...]
CMEIG measures industry wide injury and illness statistics as a basis of improving outcomes
As part of understanding the causes of injury and illness in the industry, CMEIG’s HSE Working Group members have contributed to a summary of statistics over the past few years. Chair of the CMEIG HSE Working Group, Alison Stewart, commented that objective data, on an aggregated industry basis, is [...]
CMEIG reviews industry skills training
CMEIG has undertaken a review of the current skills training packages for apprentices. Key outcomes of the review are that whilst the training packages provide a solid foundation urgent future collaboration is required between Government and Industry (Skills Reform Australia Government) to address key developments such as `Autonomous Driver [...]
Equipment distributors warn about pitfalls of buying “grey market” machines
Australia’s construction equipment distributors have issued a warning about the potential risks of purchasing “new, “unused” or low- hour – often referred to as “grey market” – equipment imported outside of authorised OEM distribution channels. While the “grey iron” iron imports might be ok, there can be risks people should [...]
New Regulatory Advice on light to medium heavy vehicles released
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released new regulatory advice about identifying and managing the safety risks of light to medium heavy vehicles. This follows the regulatory advice piece to help industry and the supply chain better understand Chain of Responsibility laws. Operators or owners of light to medium [...]
Adblue supply stabilised
Over the Christmas through February period, CMEIG has been actively involved with the National Co-ordination group to ensure the availability of Adblue supplies. Adblue is a critical additive to diesel engines and ensuring supply availability is consistent with CMEIG member’s aims of reducing emissions. With circa 200,000 pieces of equipment [...]
Chairman’s Address – February/March 2022
I trust that you had a relaxing summer break and are ready for the fresh challenges a new year brings. 2022 promises many uncharted waters as we face a disturbing and unsettled political environment in Europe, become better attuned to Omicron, prepare for a Federal election in May, and consider [...]
Chairman’s Address – November 2021
Welcome to the November CMEIG Newsletter The recent COP26 UN Climate Change Conference is a salient prompt as to our changing world. These challenges are pertinent to us and our customers and is pleasing to see our industry at the forefront of change. We will continue to engage with the [...]
Skills Development Survey
CMEIG have historically had an active role in the development of skills training and the development of curricular for the heavy vehicle sector. There is concern that core skills and future technology skills are not being identified and included in apprentice training courses. There is presently a skills shortage that [...]
Non-Road Diesel Emissions Update
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 [...]
CMEIG Queensland Lunch – Recap
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 [...]
Toward a Zero Carbon Environment
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 [...]