Grants now available for food and beverage manufacturers
Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers can apply for a grant of up to $25,000 each to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program.
Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers can apply for a grant of up to $25,000 each to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program.
The grants can be used to replace existing equipment with more energy efficient models, carry out energy audits, or improve energy monitoring and management – helping manufacturing businesses lower their power bills and emissions.
The food and beverage manufacturing industry is the largest manufacturing sector in Australia, contributing around $22.4 billion to the economy. The Australian Government is supporting this vital sector of the economy as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Assistant Minister to the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Tim Wilson said the program targets food and beverage manufacturers, which include some of the most energy intensive small and medium businesses in Australia.
“It’s because they’re the engine room of the economy employing 1 in 4 manufacturing workers, that the Morrison Government is backing food and beverage manufacturers to be competitive through grants to lower their power costs and slash emissions as part of the solution to Australia’s carbon neutral future,” Assistant Minister Wilson said.
“We’re supporting fantastic Aussie manufacturers like Bellevue Orchard based in in Officer, Victoria. Businesses like this and others around the country will benefit from investing in new energy efficient technologies and by understanding their energy consumption more thoroughly.
“Reducing needless energy consumption also cuts emissions and is at the heart of the Morrison Government’s focus on technology, not taxes, because it boosts competitiveness, creates new jobs and reduces Australia’s environmental footprint.”
Applications close on 18 February 2022 or earlier if funding is exhausted prior.
More information, grant guidelines and application forms are available at www.business.gov.au/EECFB, or telephone on 13 28 46.
Americold is the newest Member of the RWTA!
Please join us for 5 minutes to watch the interview of Richard Winnall, Managing Director APAC and LATAM and new RWTA Board Member.
Please join us for 5 minutes to watch the interview of Richard Winnall, Managing Director APAC and LATAM and new RWTA Board Member.
We discuss the opportunity for industry training, engagement and bringing a fuller representative contingent to the Australian Cold Chain.
VTA Agreement Schedules Updated
The VTA /TWU Sub-Contractor Agreement Schedules have been updated to reflect the updated costs effective 1st July 2021 and fuel effective 1st February 2022.
Our friends at the VTA have sent out information to alert people that the VTA /TWU Sub-Contractor Agreement Schedules have been updated to reflect the updated costs effective 1st July 2021 and fuel effective 1st February 2022. These schedules include the updated wages that are effective 1st July 2021.
Average Diesel Prices, Fuel Levies and VTA (VWMA)/TWU Sub-Contractor Agreement Schedules
The latest edition of the following documents are now available on the member’s portal of the VTA website.
The following documents are available:
Average Diesel Price (including graph)
Forecast Diesel Price (including graph)
VTA / TWU Sub-Contractor Agreement schedules (Schedules 1, 2 and 3)
Customer Fuel Surcharge Levy
Municipal Fuel Surcharge Levy
Over Dimensional Fuel Surcharge Levy – base date 1/1/2008
Over Dimensional Surcharge Fuel Levy – base date 1/1/2010
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the VTA on 9646 8590.
Interview with Bendi Australia
You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Bendi Australia, part of the Hubtex Australia group, New Members of the RWTA.
It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Bruce Peatman, Managing director of Bendi.
Chill out, sit back and enjoy!
You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Bendi Australia, part of the Hubtex Australia group, New Members of the RWTA.
It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Bruce Peatman, Managing director of Bendi.
Chill out, sit back and enjoy!
Welcome to Bendi Australia, New Members of the RWTA
From container to cold store room, Beni Forklifts do it all.
EOI : Substantial cold storage business based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.
Substantial cold storage business based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.
This business would particularly suit:
Current cold storage and cold chain operators seeking to expand capacity and footprint; and
Freight, transport, warehousing, 3PL and integrated logistics companies seeking to diversify, expand services to existing clients and access a whole new customer base.
For Sale by Expression of Interest
Substantial cold storage business based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.
This business would particularly suit:
Current cold storage and cold chain operators seeking to expand capacity and footprint; and
Freight, transport, warehousing, 3PL and integrated logistics companies seeking to diversify, expand services to existing clients and access a whole new customer base.
Please contact Michael Thompson at Bespoke Business Brokers to discuss.
Consultant & Business Broker, Bespoke Business Brokers
Phone: 0451 373 454 Email: michael@bespokebb.com.au
Join us in welcoming Escavox to the RWTA Family
Escavox provides independent and objective data on the performance of fresh food supply chains, from farm to retail shelf, so better informed decisions can be made about the management of product and investments in the supply chain.
Escavox provides independent and objective data on the performance of fresh food supply chains, from farm to retail shelf, so better informed decisions can be made about the management of product and investments in the supply chain.
For more information please contact Brad Cooper
bcooper@escavox.com
Mobile: 0407 590 930
https://www.escavox.com/
Interview with Escavox
You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Escavox, New Members of the RWTA.
It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Luke Wood, CEO and Director of Escavox.
Chill out, sit back and enjoy!
You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Escavox, New Members of the RWTA.
It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Luke Wood, CEO and Director of Escavox.
Chill out, sit back and enjoy!
Arbon Drive Thru Loading Dock Design Virtual Demonstration
Here is a recording of a customised Drive-Thru Loading Dock Design virtual presentation with Arbon Equipment and Rite-Hite.
For RWTA Members they organised a live equipment demonstration to showcase their product solutions, answer questions and address concerns regarding your operations.
Topics Covered:
Preventing contamination at the loading dock
Controlling temperature and humidity to prevent spoiled or damaged goods
Solutions and ideas to address standards and inspections when it comes to food manufacturing and distribution facilities
Saving energy in refrigerated or cold storage environments
Here is a recording of a customised Drive-Thru Loading Dock Design virtual presentation with Arbon Equipment and Rite-Hite.
For RWTA Members they organised a live equipment demonstration to showcase their product solutions, answer questions and address concerns regarding your operations.
Topics Covered:
Preventing contamination at the loading dock
Controlling temperature and humidity to prevent spoiled or damaged goods
Solutions and ideas to address standards and inspections when it comes to food manufacturing and distribution facilities
Saving energy in refrigerated or cold storage environments
Welcome to Vative as a New Member of the RWTA
They are a dedicated business optimisation consultancy and training organisation. They have a team of highly talented process improvement specialists dedicated to driving tangible outcomes for your business.
Interview with Vative
You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Vative, New Members of the RWTA.
It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Theo Pappas, CEO for Vative.
Chill out, sit back and enjoy!
You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Vative, New Members of the RWTA.
It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Theo Pappas, CEO for Vative.
Chill out, sit back and enjoy!
The RWTA welcomes new member Coolclean, an Australian-owned, cooling hygiene specialist.
Coolclean have HACCP certified technicians to provide a complete service to ensure that both your plant and equipment run as efficiently as possible.
Cold Storage Business Available For Acquisition – Melbourne’s Western Suburbs
A substantial cold storage business, based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, is now available for acquisition.
A substantial cold storage business, based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, is now available for acquisition.
We would like to welcome sa food express as a New Member of the RWTA
Located at Torrensville SA, sa food express started out by transporting chilled and frozen seafood and linking producers to fish markets across southern and eastern Australia.
We would like to welcome Symmetry Solar as a New Member of the RWTA
Symmetry Solar specialize exclusively in large-scale, commercial, and utility scale sales and installations. Offering a bespoke service that focusses not only on delivering an exceptional product, Symmetry is unique in providing customers with a tailored end-to-end experience.
Mandatory Vaccination Advice for Employers
For those who missed it on Friday, here is the RWTA webinar regarding Mandatory Vaccination Advice for Employers.
John Sneddon, Partner at Shand Taylor Lawyers shed some light on this topic and we opened the floor to questions.
Put aside 40 minutes to learn more.
*We did not manage to pull Teams into line, so the format looks odd, we were unable to rectify this prior to going to air, apologies.
For more information and should you want to contact John Sneddon, Partner of Shand Taylor Lawyers, his contact details are below;
(07) 3307 4504
For those who missed it on Friday, here is the RWTA webinar regarding Mandatory Vaccination Advice for Employers.
John Sneddon, Partner at Shand Taylor Lawyers shed some light on this topic and we opened the floor to questions.
Put aside 40 minutes to learn more.
*We did not manage to pull Teams into line, so the format looks odd, we were unable to rectify this prior to going to air, apologies.
For more information and should you want to contact John Sneddon, Partner of Shand Taylor Lawyers, his contact details are below;
(07) 3307 4504
We would like to welcome Fire Protection Equipment as a New Member of the RWTA
Fire Protection Technologies is the leading independent supplier of special hazard product, design and engineering services in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific.
We would like to welcome Arbon Equipment as a New Member of the RWTA
Arbon Equipment offers solutions you didn’t know existed, improving industrial safety, security and productivity worldwide through Quality and Innovation.
AMERICOLD ACQUIRES LAGO COLD STORES.
Americold has announced that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brisbane based Lago Cold Stores (“Lago”), an operator of three temperature-controlled storage facilities in Brisbane, Australia, totalling 6.8 million cubic feet, for a purchase price of A$106.4 million, including certain taxes and expenses.
Americold has announced that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brisbane based Lago Cold Stores (“Lago”), an operator of three temperature-controlled storage facilities in Brisbane, Australia, totalling 6.8 million cubic feet, for a purchase price of A$106.4 million, including certain taxes and expenses.
This acquisition will add three strategically-located assets to their footprint in Brisbane and increasing their presence in Australia to more than 56 million cubic feet.
Lago Cold Stores operates three temperature-controlled storage facilities in Brisbane, Australia, totaling 6.8 million cubic feet and 30,000 pallet positions. One facility is owned, totalling 5.4 million cubic feet, and the other two facilities are leased. Lago serves approximately 60 customers.
Lago is strategically located near the Port of Brisbane and is adjacent to one of Americold’s Brisbane facilities, and is complementary to the Company’s footprint in the local market.
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval, and is expected to close later in 2021.
We would like to welcome Linfox as a New Member of the RWTA
Linfox is the largest privately-owned logistics company in the Asia Pacific, employing more than 24,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.
