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MINING GLOBAL technology like machining and robotics , which the company believes will revolutionize the way they process steel components .
“ With the new facility and world firsts in machinery , we will continue to develop our own training programs and have people upskilled to utilize the equipment and technology we have ,” Gream said .
“ We worked with TAFE to develop our own course material because we felt like it could be improved . Training is something we pride ourselves in , and it ’ s something we ’ re investing heavily in .”
Furthermore , the company actively collaborates with industry experts on a various levels , including partnering with a number of organizations to push the envelope of innovation .
“ We ’ re collaborating with a range of companies and organisations that specialize in things like automation , hydraulics , and even vision technology ,” said Gream .
Monumental advancement for Australia manufacturing Opening in February 2016 , the expansion of Hedweld Engineer ’ s new Mount Thorley facility will propel the company into the future of manufacturing .
Hedweld is investing $ 8 million into the advanced manufacturing facility , including $ 2 million from the Commonwealth ’ s Manufacturing Transition Program , which seeks to encourage
Mark Gream Global Products Manager

“ With the new facility and world firsts in machinery , we will continue to develop our own training programs and have people upskilled to utilize the equipment and technology we have ”

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