We rarely hear good stories nowadays about manufacturing in Australia. Historically, we had a robust Australian manufacturing base but in recent times most manufacturing has moved off shore. Cheaper imports may seem like a good idea but as the story goes ‘if a deal seems to be too good to be true, it probably is’. […]
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Wilson & Gilkes has been using Dulux powder coatings for many years. Initiatives by Dulux with Green star rating is just one of the many reasons why Wilson & Gilkes chooses to use this range of powder coats. [space] Powder coatings are renowned for being environmentally responsible. They are 100% solid – this is the paint
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Australian ingenuity is legendary. From early settler furniture made from wooden crates, to improvised water timers that saved countless live at Gallipoli, and on to the lawn mower and aircraft black box. Necessity has enabled Australians to innovate. Why shouldn’t this proud design heritage be part of the digital revolution. [space] Apple’s iPad is quickly
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In the following 5 decades Australians eagerly embraced the emerging technologies of slideshows, super 8 film & home movies, personal tape recorders followed by video, CD, DVD and eventually full digital delivery technology with advanced audio technology. High definition, 3D projection and virtual interaction technology are just the latest in a long line of audiovisual
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You may wonder why there seems to be such a difference in pricing when it comes to laptop trolleys. Though looking different, most seem to have the same capabilities and features. They all hold laptop and appear to secure them from theft. [space] Unfortunately, looks can be decieveing. To unlock the mystery you need to
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We all understand the benefits of recycling. It reduces strain on natural resources, decreases landfill and reduces greenhouse emissions…or does it? [space] When you look closely and the processes and energy consumption of many recycling processes, recycling doesn’t always make sense. Some process involves so much extra energy consumption; to produce such low-grade products they
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