MINING GLOBAL
Australian manufacturers to invest in more sophisticated and knowledge-intensive manufacturing .
The new Mount Thorley manufacturing facility will incorporate state-of-the-art CNC machinery and robotics .
“ Some of the technology we ’ re investing in is not only a first in Australia , but also a first in the world ,” said Gream . “ It ’ s going to allow us to be fully automated and push us to the next level of manufacturing .”
The innovative new machinery includes : Mazak FabriGear 400 Beamline Laser Tube cutter ; Mazak Super Turbo-X 3Kw sheet laser cutter ; Kinetic K5000 Plasma & Oxy Machine Plateline Cutter ; and Okuma U4000 .
According to the company , the new equipment means that Hedweld will be able to offer its advanced manufacturing services to , and collaborate with , other Australian manufacturers - producing their high volume products locally , to help keep them globally competitive .
The Mount Thorley facility in New South Wales is expected to usher in a new era of manufacturing in Australia , and will become the driving force for keeping Hedweld competitive with product development and advanced manufacturing techniques .
“ We want to become the manufacturing benchmark for the future and help other Australian organisations and manufacturers to learn from us ,” said Gream .
Company Information
INDUSTRY
Mining & manufacturing
HEADQUARTERS
13 Russell Road , Mt Thorley Singleton New South Wales Australia , 2330
FOUNDED
1980
EMPLOYEES
85
REVENUE
Confidential
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