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1 COMPRESS EDITION SPRING 2018 sullair.com.au

2 CONTENT FEATURE ARTICLE In the fields and on the ground A LETTER FROM THE MD A warm welcome to the Spring edition of Compress. You may notice that the marketing team have brought a new look and feel to our quarterly magazine to make it more interesting and accessible for our readers. Spring will see the Sullair Sales team out visiting our customers and promoting our range of compressed air solutions at a number of trade shows in Australia and New Zealand. A listing of events in the next quarter is included so if you are planning to attend any of these events please do drop into the Sullair stand and say hello. With much of the eastern half of Australia is suffering through a severe drought, it is more important than ever to drive efficiency in every aspect of farm operations. In this edition we talk to some of our customers in the agricultural sector about how they are using compressed air to enhance their operational efficiently. Air Compressors have been used on farms and in Australia for decades. They do everything from keeping dust away, inflating tyres and painting sheds to keeping down weeds. In this article we take a look at the farming and agriculture industries in Australia and how Sullair s products provide support across the farm. PRODUCT FEATURE More performance with less energy, the VOC 250 VSD Our product range supports multiple industries and have many different uses across each industry. In this article, we take a look at the VOC 250 VSD and how it s variable speed drive and output control can create efficiencies and higher performance. CUSTOMER PROFILE Catching up with Charlie from Springhill Farm We speak with Charlie McCuish from Springhill farms on how the our 185 portable compressor has helped him and his team. We found some of the 185 s uses surprising. COMPANY NEWS Keeping up with all things Sullair Keep up to date with the latest news. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Teamwork makes the dream work Keep up to date with our efforts on corporate social responsibility. Compress September 2018

3 IN THE FIELDS AND ON THE GROUND Dust is no friend of the farmer. It gets over and into everything, blanketing crops and jamming equipment. Dust turns an efficient farm into a maintenance nightmare that comes on top of the usual cost-return worries. Not to mention the unrelenting presence of drought the very thing that sets the dust swirling in the first place. Southeast Australia is in the grip of a drought worse than many can remember, with well over a year of below average rainfall right across New South Wales, central Queensland, and large parts of Victoria and South Australia. Given how important farming and agriculture is for every Australian the sector is worth about $60 billion a year and brings in about $45 billion in export revenue according to ABARES our farmers deserve every edge they can get. One edge can come out of thin air. Compressed air. Air compressors have been used on farms for decades to do everything from inflating tyres and painting sheds to keeping down weeds. So if you want your farm to run more efficiently, an air compressor could be the answer. It certainly was for crop farmer, Brian Feder, from Bordertown area in Victoria, who dropped into see the team at the Mallee-Speed Machinery Field Days Show. Brian attended the show in 2017 and purchased a new Sullair 185A Diesel Portable compressor, together with the Sullair Air Gun kit. Brian farms a variety of crops including barley, maize, beans and lentils, and was in the market for a reliable compressor to blow down and clean his header machinery during harvesting season. Dirty headers affect product quality, harvesting efficiency and pose a fire hazard. It has never missed a beat, and starts first time, every time he said. Brian is happy with his Sullair 185A compressor purchase and he has been using it regularly over the past 12 months. Used with a bit of know-how, an air compressor should cover a whole range of tasks. The key is quality. Without an air compressor that is robust and reliable, no task gets done. Instead, you get a list of time wasting (often expensive) problems to add to the ones you were trying to tick off in the first place. Quality means buying equipment with a proven record for delivering under all sorts of conditions. Plus the responsive support you need to keep everything on track. That means Sullair Australia. Sullair Australia is a global expert and a major supplier of portable industrial diesel compressors and industrial drill compressors, as well as utility and open frame compressors. The extensive global product suite is engineered to perform in tough Australian conditions across hard working industries from small workshops and the mining industry to farms of all kinds. So when it comes to making the most of air on your farm, Sullair Australia is sure to have an air compressor solution to meet your on-farm requirements. HERE S A FEW OF THE MORE INNOVATIVE USES: Orchard protection Mount an air compressor to the back of a ute, and with the right attachments you ve got a sprayer to reach the highest-growing fruit trees. Moving grain Compressed air can power conveying systems to move grain into silos. The use of a pressure vacuum in an enclosed pipeline is a safe way to move dry goods without risk of contamination or damage. Pumping water Submersible water pumps can run on compressed air, giving you a great backup to electrically powered pumps. Storing wind energy Air compressors can even be used to store excess energy generated by wind turbines. p 3

4 PRODUCT FEATURE VOC 250 VSD Combining the energy efficient high turndown Variable Speed Drive (VSD) with the Variable Output Control (VOC). Unlike standard on/off load compressors, which create swings in pressure, wasted energy and high wear and tear, these models deliver stable, reliable pressure at lower operating temperatures with Optimal Flux Technology. That s good news for the environment and good news for your bottom line. And if a fault ever occurs, there s minimal fuss just call the Sullair customer service team to get it sorted it out. PRODUCT BENEFITS SPECS Meets OH&S standards with full guarding of moving parts and quiet operation MAXIMUM PRESSURE PSI BAR L/S Built for easy servicing, with full factory warranty and genuine parts Keeping torque up and temperatures down for maximum efficiency CAPACITY-FREE AIR DELIVERY L/S M 3 /MIN CFM DIMENSIONS L x W x H (mm) 5190 x 1780 x 2165 Customisable with features including dirty environment packs, outdoor option and modulating control and stainless steel panels APPROX WEIGHT Kg 6300 See VOC Series Brochure for more information Compress September 2018

5 CATCHING UP WITH CHARLIE It s an essential farm tool. When I first got my 185 I took it up to the house to please my wife by blowing out the pagoda and cobwebs around the outside of our house. She was very happy with me for doing that. We caught up with Charlie McCuish from Springhill Farms for a quick chat Q. What is your favourite Sullair product? A. We ve got the 185 off the trailer. I think it s about 12 months old now. We ve made a couple of modifications on the front with adding a tool box for our safety gear. It uses a diesel engine which is really reliable. We needed to use our warranty last month to the fix a minor valve leak in the water trap. We received the new part, no questions asked, within 3-4 days. Denver and the Sullair regional support team do an excellent job, we love working them. Q. How would you describe your business? A. Basically we own and operate on a 5,000 acre property near Horsham. We grow and harvest wheat, barely, canola, lentils and faber beans. We re a family run business so everyone chips in. We ve been operating for over 20 years with no intentions of slowing down, weather permitting. Q. What is your background? A. I grew up on a small farm. When I left home, I went out and got some work experience on other farms before getting married to my wonderful wife. We moved in with my father in law on to Springhill Farms and have been here ever since. Q. And how s your farm doing? A. We ve had two good years since 2016, but we ve also had our fair share of droughts. We re always dealing with weed control and dust during the harvest. You ve got to be really dynamite on the weeds. Crop rotation and is crucial so that you re not allowing the weeds to build up resistance. Q. What is the most difficult job you ve had involving compressed air? A. We mainly use portable compressed air for blowing down the harvest. It s a constant battle getting dust off the crops. Compressed air is also great with blowing down hay bailers and cleaning the floors of my workshop. Q. Where do you see the industry moving in the next 5-10 years? A. There are challenges all the time but I can see improvements happening all around the farming and agriculture industry here in Australia. We re getting access to far better technology and machinery such as satellite imaging to pin point bio mass in the products and the yield monitors are getting better as well. Q. What is your proudest Sullair moment? A. Teaching my son to use the compressor. He s 22 and uses it 3-4 times a day. Sullair products really help us to manage the farm on a daily basis. I d recommend Sullair to any farmer, It s a top product. p 5

6 NEWS Keep up to date with the latest news HIANZ CONFERENCE Sullair A Hitachi Group Company plays an important role in another successful HIANZ event marking HIANZ 40th year anniversary. Conference is a wonderful meeting place and opportunity for business owners, CEO S, senior managers and employees to get together in a non-competitive environment to discuss industry trends, legislative issues, talk with suppliers, attend workshops and catch up with friends within the industry HIANZ was a very successful event, and our presence was certainly noticed. Our local distributor Gough Power systems, greatly appreciated the support of Sullair in representing the brand, stated Brent our regional sales manager. QME EXPO Sullair participated in the recent Queensland Mining and Engineering Expo 2018 held at the Mackay Showgrounds. This event marks the 25th year of the QME event. The mining industry in northern Queensland is growing and QME was the right event to be participating to showcase our products and services to the market. Sullair displayed the Champion range CSA30 stationary air compressor and the portable range 425HA air compressor. Both machines are designed to be used in mining applications and are suited to the harsh environmental conditions and duty cycles that they can be exposed to. Key customers and industry experts visiting the Sullair stall to discuss requirements. Upcoming Events Please book them into your calendars SEPTEMBER Henty Field Day 265 Henty-Cookardinia Road, Henty NSW 2658 (Stand Number L455) FoodTech PackTeck ABS Showgrounds Auckland 217 Green Lane W, Epsom, Auckland 1051, New Zealand (Stand Number 3074) SEPTEMBER 5 7 New Zealand Drillers Federation Inc (NZDF) Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill, New Zealand OCTOBER 25 Albury Automation Expo Albury Exhibition Centre 525 Swift Street, Albury NSW 2640 Compress September 2018

7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Keep up to date with our efforts on corporate social responsibility RUN MELBOURNE EVENT Sullair Australia participated in the 11th year of Run Melbourne has once again. The streets of Melbourne were filled with more than 20,000 entrants, people running or walking with the goal to raise over 2 million dollars for Australian charities. Our HR Manager Sonya participated along with her husband, Matt and son, Nick. John Sculac in Manufacturing completed a half marathon and achieving a personal best. An Du our Spare Parts Coordinator and Wayne Liddell our Customer Service Manager completing the 10km run event. Rochelle Bennett our Customer Service Coordinator and Tracey Liddell completed the 5km walk. Congratulations to the staff at Sullair and their family who participated in the day! What a great cause and wonderful event shared with family and friends of the Sullair team. BUY A BALE Buy a Bale Sausage Sizzle which ran simultaneously with Bunnings to support and raise fund for our struggling farmers Another great cause that is completely supported by the Staff at Sullair. Amy suggested a Buy a Bale Sausage Sizzle which ran simultaneously with Bunnings to support and raise fund for our struggling farmers. A great team effort An being the cook for the day, Rochelle, Stephanie and Blair helping to serve. Raising fund to help buy 12 small bales of hay. JEANS FOR GENES Friday 3rd August marks Jeans for Genes Day What is Jeans for Genes? Jeans for Genes was established in 1994 by Children Medical Research Institute to fund revolutionary research that helps diagnose, understand and find cures or treatments for conditions affecting kids, including genetic diseases, cancer and epilepsy. Did you know 1 in 20 Aussie kids face a birth defect or genetic disease. An opportunity for a little double denim fun. The generosity of staff at Sullair support the community and various fundraising activities. p 7

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