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HOME & GARDEN Aussie still needs more fitters Local company, Australian Pump Industries, is still keen to hire more fitters and assemblers to strengthen their team at the Castle Hill factory. The huge increase in demand for their industrial pressure cleaners has the company is pushing ahead with ambitious plans to double production this financial year. “Sales of our industrial blasters is out-stripping our ability to build at the moment so we’re looking for more qualified fitters fast,” said Aussie’s Hamish Lorenz. “Come and join our dedicated team and be part of our success,” he said. Australian Pump leads the field in pressure cleaner development with innovative, class leading designs and improvements in safety. The production Michael Moran wiring a new Vanguard Aussie Jetter, just part of a huge run last month in response to demand from plumbers. team play a key role in driving efficiency in assembly with a constant push to improve the way in which machines are built. The company has always had a strong belief in employing staff from the local community. Qualified fitters and assemblers with a strong mechanical aptitude are urged to apply directly to Hamish Lorenz at Australian Pump Industries. ALL DAY HIRE JUMPING CASTLES FROM AS LITTLE AS $180! Check out our website for the full range! Fire prevention... saving the urban interface With one million plus homes in the urban interface around Australia’s major capital cities, it’s critical that we start acting now to get prepared for the coming summer. Lessons of last year teach us that a combination of global warming and consistently higher temperatures mean we can reasonably expect another catastrophic fire season from hell. Australian Pump Industries is preparing to double its production of high-pressure fire pumps and to send out tens of thousands of fire survival guides early this year. “We know that the volunteer brigades are doing the best they can all around the country”, said Aussie Pumps; Product Manager, Brad Farrugia. “There’s no way they can contain or even backburn the huge amount of fuel that survived last year’s fires. That fuel load is now bigger than ever, thanks to the recent rain”, he said. The fire survival guide is continuously updated by Australian Pump based on the feedback from fire authorities and users. It shows how to prepare house, farm, outbuildings and even deals with crop and stock protection. Properties around powerlines are particularly susceptible and Ausgrid’s Chief Operating Officer, Trevor The winter months are ideal to prepare now for the next fire season. Aussie’s Bushfire Survival Guide is full of crucial information to keep your property safe. Armstrong said that this year’s bushfire safety program has more importance than ever. Ausgrid are already using two helicopters to patrol powerlines as one of the most efficient ways to take preventative action against powerline generated fires. Living on the outskirts of the big cities and towns, amongst the trees is a wonderful environment except when the fires come. Further information on the Aussie Fire Chief and the Aussie Survival Guide range from their websiteAustralian Pump Industries [phone] or https:// aussiepumps.com.au A safe, flameless, wickless alternative to scented candles and so much more! JUMPING CASTLES INFLATABLES SNOW CONE MACHINES The concept uses decorative warmers that have a heating element to slowly melt specially formulated wax. The wax is only warmed so it won’t reach a temperature that could cause injury and the wax is made from food grade paraffin wax that is gluten, toxin and animal cruelty free. WE ALSO OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS FOR CLEANING, LAUNDRY, BODY LINES, DIFFUSERS AND OILS. Call 0403 583 412 www.partytimecastles.com.au A lifetime warranty is offered against manufacturer defects. Call Shalisa on 0490 245 956 to order or email [email protected] shalisa.scentsy.com.au THE HILLS INDEPENDENT www.hdinews.com.au ISSUE 62 // AUGUST 2020 31