April 2020

New Hydraulink Portland delivers family-style focus on top quality and enduring customer relationships

The new Hydraulink Portland vehicle with directorShane Sewell, left, and technician Jake Carter, right. A family business founded on decades of quality engineering for users of diesel transport and heavy plant and machinery is expanding its services to customers by establishing a full franchise in Portland of the national Hydraulink hydraulic hose and fittings group. Hydraulink Portland – led by husband and wife team Shane and Tamara Sewell of Skiddys Diesel Services – joins more than 400 Hydraulink service outlets throughout New Zealand and Australia operating 24/7 under the market signature “Best Under Pressure”. Shane Sewell says the new business in coastal southwest Victoria extends the range of services his complementary companies can offer market sectors in which he has built up a strong following (including transport, forestry, heavy machinery, marine, fleet maintenance, oil, gas, mining, truck and trailer repairs and maintenance, construction and infrastructure). Quality engineering is key to the family based company “This is a close-knit community that values quality, safety and reliability in engineering. We would rather our staff spent extra time ensuring the job is done right, so that when it goes out into the field it offers the best and longest-lasting performance, and avoids downtime,” said Mr Sewell, whose new Hydraulink mobile service truck joins his fleet of four vehicles (including 4wd) that range across the district. “Hydraulink is a good fit for us, because we are founded on the same family and service values of their franchise network, which backs its members and staff with outstanding training and resources. These help ensure proper and uniform compliance with quality and safety standards and traceability of components vital to performance and safety,” he said. “Our whole family is committed to the success of our business. We are customer-centric, just like Hydraulink. We all work in our […]

Australian Institute of Business partners with SEN to launch grant initiative

The Australian Institute of Business has partnered with Australian sports radio station SEN to launch the SEN Small Business Grant initiative. The initiative will see grants totalling $100,000 available in lots of $5000 for small businesses to communicate and promote their messages through a SEN advertising campaign. In light of current global circumstances, the Australian small business sector is facing unprecedented hardships. Small businesses are navigating through unseen economic challenges, with many at risk of permanent closure. SEN’s Content Director Sam Thompson said brands that sustain their advertising presence during a crisis typically reap the rewards. “Now, more than ever, consumers are wanting to hear from brands with relevant, timely information so we are thrilled to help SMEs continue to promote themselves via the SEN Small Business Grants,” Thompson said. Australian Institute of Business, a leader in higher education and Australia’s largest online MBA provider is committed to aiding small businesses during this time. Recognising that the present climate has generated a global spike in media consumption, providing new opportunities for businesses to engage with their audience. With a cumulative audience of 259,000 across Australia, SEN will enable small businesses to widely promote their message to potential customers. Small businesses account for 35% of Australia’s gross domestic profit and employ 44% of Australia’s workforce. Of the 877,744 total employing businesses, 823,551 are small businesses (93.8%).[1] Australian Institute of Business CEO, Paul Wappett said, “We are proud to partner with SEN we know this a tough time for businesses, people working in businesses and for everyone in the community these grants will really help,” The SEN Small Business Grant initiative will see a minimum of 20 businesses receive a $5,000 advertising package across the SEN network. TO ENTER: Businesses can register at: sen.com.au/grants and complete the online entry form detailing why […]

Manufacturers keep boosted sanitiser supply in local hands

South Australian companies are ramping up hand sanitiser production to fill local shortages While some are traditional manufacturers increasing production, a number of distilleries are also filling the void to supply emergency services and health staff as they try to slow the spread of COVID-19. Iconic South Australian hair and beauty guru Arturo Taverna is quarantining its increased supply of hand sanitiser and hospital grade disinfectant to fill local shortages. Before demand spiked in Australia last month, the company was scrambling to fill export orders for countries reeling from the effects of COVID-19 but now director Andrew Taverna said Artav Australia was doing its best to only supply Australian clients from its Regency Park factory. “From the moment we heard there was a need here we have moved production to supply locally,” Arturo’s son Andrew Taverna said. “The problem is we are struggling to get vital ingredients, so if we can only produce small quantity at a time we are trying our best to prioritise the product between the most in need.” A second shift has been added at Taverna’s family company Artav Australia to fuel the production increase as coronavirus empties Australian warehouses and supermarket shelves. The company has also reduced production levels of some of its other hair and beauty lines so it can focus on its its Dispel sanitising products. It now employs 60 staff and Taverna said it was committed to retaining and employing more people as many businesses closed their doors with new social distancing rules around the virus. “For us the importance of doing business is two-fold, we want to get as much product as we can produce to the most important places,” Taverna said. “We’re trying to understand and to identify the key places to provide our disinfectant and hand sanitiser.” Hand sanitisers […]