ATG Spring 2019

THE OFFICIAL EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER OF THE CFC GROUP

AROUND THE GROUP
Spring
2019

Launch of ‘Centurion Upstream Solutions’

Centurion is pleased to announce • Marine service providers to Centurion Upstream Solutions
a new entity called Centurion provide access to a versatile CEO Max Bergomi helped design
Upstream Solutions. fleet of vessels that cater the new division using his 20 years
to all clients’ operational of oil and gas experience.
UPSTREAM SOLUTIONS requirements, bridging the
gap between warehouse and “Centurion Upstream Solutions
This entity is an end-to-end supply platform logistics; and understands our clients’ needs,
chain solution designed by oil and and we have considerable
gas experts, using Centurion’s • Preservation and testing experience in operating in remote
logistics and warehouse assets service providers (exclusive locations, so we can safely and
and expertise. arrangement) to seamlessly efficiently manage and deliver
manage clients’ asset inventory, integrated logistics services for
The business is tailor-made for prolonging equipment life and complex projects in the oil and gas
large oil and gas companies so ensuring the equipment is sector,” he said.
that they can be confident their always ready for operation.
import through to onshore and “Using Centurion Upstream
offshore supply chain task is Centurion Upstream Solutions CEO Solutions allows oil and gas
project managed to maximise Max Bergomi companies to do what they do
safety and efficiency, while best – find, develop, produce and
ensuring their equipment arrives process oil and gas. They can do
at its destination ready to use this with the confidence that their
when required. supply chain is being managed
by oil and gas experts, with the
Centurion Upstream Solutions is experience and the infrastructure
supported by Centurion’s fleet of to ensure they have the right
1500 prime movers and trailers, equipment at the right time.”
14 warehouses around Australia,
and strategic alliances with: Visit http://centurionupstream.com.
au to find out more.

CEA annouces rebrand Centurion celebrates NAIDOC week
See more on page 12 See more on page 9

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT CAPE’S NEW PROJECTS? SEE PAGES 6 & 7

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Chairman’s message Team,

By: Philip Cardaci We are now well in to the 2020 financial year and

spring is upon us. Spring is a time of new beginnings, and as our business continues to

evolve, it is important to remember what our priorities need to be.

I would like to thank you personally for your continued endeavours in creating a safer
workplace for you and your colleagues, but sometimes incidents unfold which make us
reassess ourselves. Sadly on Wednesday the 4th of September I received a call that none
of us want or expect – one of our colleagues had lost their life at work. Alan Edwards, a
heavy haulage driver for Centurion, passed away in an accident at the Port of Brisbane. My
number one priority for all employees is to come to work, do your job well, and go home safely. Unfortunately
this was not the case for Alan on that Wednesday.

We know that accidents happen, but there is always a better way and we need to keep challenging ourselves.
Safety is our number one priority, particularly as we operate in very dangerous industries. My thoughts go
out to the team closest to Alan, and of course, most importantly Alan’s family.

Our group has been busy over the last few months and this has led to a number of investments.

In late August, BIRCHMEAD (the property arm of the CFC Group) formed a consortium with Linc Property
and the Fini Group to purchase Midland Brick, an iconic West Australian brickmaker. This will unlock
future commercial opportunities for us including the business assets and a substantial land portfolio.

CFC made a significant investment in a Victorian business based in Wangaratta, Dunstons. Murray Dunston’s
grandfather and father Ray, commenced business over 70 years ago and lead the way in large horizontal
drilling on projects all around Australia. We look forward to CAPE and DUNSTONS working together on
many projects across Australia. We also welcome Murray and his team at Dunstons into the CFC family.

In late August CENTURION acquired the Regal General Transport from K&S Corporation, further
strengthening our business in the commodity rich communities of Western Australia. Welcome on board
to all the new staff of Regal. Also CENTURION announced the commencement of CENTURION UPSTREAM
SOLUTIONS which will concentrate on custom solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Our distribution business CEA and Redstar have also gone through a rebranding. As of the 1st of September,
the Redstar business is now known as CEA Air and Power. In addition the distribution business will adopt a
new logo for each of the units, CEA JCB, CEA DYNAPAC and CEA Air and Power.

In September every year we welcome a new wave of trainees into the Frank Cardaci Traineeship Program.
This year we welcome 11 trainees and we are very pleased for them to be part of the Group and to give
them an opportunity to learn and contribute. Congratulations also go to our 2018 trainees who will soon
be graduating.

I am delighted to see many great wins in the market on the back of people developing a strong understanding
of their customer’s needs, living the RIPPA values and working within and across the businesses to provide
a solution, further reinforcing the value of each of our CFC brands. I am sure our customers value what
you are doing as much as I do.

In closing I would like all of us to just take a silent minute in each of the businesses to remember Alan
Edwards and just how important it is to go home to our families.

Vale Alan and stay Safe to all,

Philip.

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Deadly Jobs Fair

The Deadly Jobs Expo, held in of work we do and what are the
conjunction with NAIDOC 2019 Family opportunities available now and into
Day, is Perth’s largest NAIDOC Week the future. We had almost 60 people
event; it provides a unique opportunity registered an expression of interest
for employers to engage with over to work for Centurion.
4,000 local Aboriginal people.
Indigenous staff came to the event
Jobs and Skills WA along with the giving information about the career
Town of Bassendean and Derbarl pathways for the Transport and
Yerrigan Health Service to host this logistics industry.
event. Our stall was also attended by the
Centurion Executive team from
A stall was provided for Centurion all departments, who were fully
staff to let people know the type supportive of the day and the event.

KERRY BOEHM RETIRES
AFTER 20 YEARS WITH CEA

This year was the 20th year of operation for the CEA
business in Adelaide. The initial team began with a group
of 6 people and one of them, Kerry Boehm, has been
with us from the start. Kerry also chose this occasion to
be his retirement.

Philip Cardaci congratulates Kerry Boehm on his retirement Philip Cardaci visited the Adelaide team to celebrate
Kerry’s 20 years length of service, and recognise his
determination and achievements over past 20 years.
While we are sad to see him go, we wish Kerry all the
best in the future. Enjoy retirement Kerry!

HENADEQWUCAERATERS

The latest drawing of the brand new CEA building currently under construction south
west of Sydney. To find out more, see page 12

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CEO electrical packages seek constant improvement. We
Corner • FMG Iron Bridge Construction are only as good as our last project
and we have an exciting amount of
By: Peter Water Supply new projects going forward at the
Rowles • Western Power Vic Park UPP moment.
Our operational teams have now We must continue to focus on what
Welcome to the CAPE CEO corner. started the process of mobilising to makes us better as we execute
I hope this message finds you well. these new projects and whilst it is on our strategy and build a great
always challenging launching many business that we can all be proud of.
It’s been a fantastic and frantic start new projects at the same time, I’m Kind Regards.
to the new financial year with a lot confident in our team’s ability to live Peter.
of activity across our business. On by our values, show persistence to
the back of our refreshed business make it happen, and ensure that Welcome Phil Scott
strategy for the next 3 years, we have these projects are set up for success.
some made some exciting progress In order to support the growth of In line with our business plan
against our plan and I’m pleased to the business we have appointed Phil and growth strategy we see
share the following achievements Scott as General Manager People & the recruitment of new people
with you. Process. We know that our ability to (team members) and their future
It gives me great pleasure to inform attract, retain and develop people training and development as
you that Cape is joining forces will be critical to our success. We are being an absolute critical factor
with Victorian design, engineering, excited to have Phil commence with for the overall success of CAPE.
construction and maintenance us and he will be responsible for
services contractor, Dunstans leading our HR and HSEQT teams. To ensure we give this our very
Construction Group, to expand our I am also very proud to say that best effort we have appointed
national footprint. This was made our utilities team was recently Phil Scott as General Manager
possible by CFC investing into the awarded 1st place at the 2019 CCF (GM) People & Process who
Dunstans business to harness the Earth Awards for the installation of commenced in July.
synergies of both companies. Our a 450mm PE Wastewater Pressure
two companies will continue to Main Upgrade utilising our Eco- Phil is qualified with a Bachelor
operate on a standalone basis, but Plough. The pipeline corridor passed of Commerce, Cert IV in HR and
will also work together through a through a Bush Forever site that is a Yellow Belt in SIX SIGMA, Phil
joint venture to provide an expanded also a wetlands catchment and had has extensive people and process
value proposition to existing and a high level of public interest. We experience having held senior
potential clients. In turn providing are very proud of this engineering positions at Brookfield, Lionel
additional work opportunities and innovation feat and our team’s Samson Sadleir’s Transport
for both companies and career passion and drive to excel and take and Assiano as well as running
opportunities for our staff. We pride in the results. his own HR and recruitment
are already pursing opportunities Last but not least, I am extremely consultancy for many years.
together here in Western Australia pleased to announce that our
but also in New South Wales and people have achieved 1000 Days LTI Please join us in welcoming Phil
Victoria. Free on the 23rd of August. This is to the Cape team.
tremendous milestone, and I wanted
On the work winning front, our team to personally thank our staff for their
have been successful in winning the accountability - taking ownership for
following new projects: their actions, results and everyone’s
• The Fibre Optic Cable installation safety. Our next target is 1,365 days
LTI free which will occur on the 22nd
for Rio Tinto’s new Koodaideri of August 2020.
Rail line The future for our business is very
• Newmont Boddington D6 bright and I encourage you all to
Pumping and Piping Package continue to work diligently and
• BHP South Flank piping and

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Cape Wins 2019 CCFWA Earth Award

The Earth Award for projects was chosen as the most sensitive ecosystem with no
valued up to $2 million was won environmentally friendly option to environmental damage.
by Cape Utilities for the 450mm install the pipeline underground.
PE Wastewater Pressure Main Cape achieved a first for WA by Cape is proud to be the first to be
Upgrade. The pipeline corridor installing a large diameter, high the first in WA to install DN450
passed through a Bush Forever wall thickness PE pipeline with a pipe via plough methodology
site that is also a wetlands high degree of accuracy. which is a great engineering and
catchment. innovation feet. To our knowledge
Through the constant diligence this is also the first time pipe of
To minimise the need for clearing of all involved, the Cape team this size has been ploughed in
and disturbance of potential acid accomplished the complicated to grade for sewer/waste water
sulphate soil, Cape’s EcoPlough project through a highly important applications within Australia.

From left: Greg Hutchinson, Murray Dunstan, Peter Rowles and Bryce Morrow Although the two companies will
continue to operate as separate
entities, they will work together on
larger projects, sharing expertise
and equipment to seek and deliver
larger projects across Australia,
while offering greater career
opportunities for staff.

CAPE AND DUNSTANS Collectively, Cape and Dunstans
JOIN FORCES TO EXPAND! now have the largest fleet of
operating horizontal directional
Cape are pleased to announce that to expand our service offering to drilling equipment in Australia,
two of Australia’s leading utilities clients. as well as an impressive pipeline
infrastructure and mining services and cable ploughing fleet. This
companies, WA-based Cape The formation of the JV was made is underpinned by an imposing
and Victorian-based Dunstans possible after the CFC Group made project resume.
Construction Group (Dunstans), an investment in the Dunstans
have formed a joint venture (JV) business. Clients from both companies
will benefit from the operational
and cost synergies that will be
achieved through an integrated
national leadership team and
sharing of best practice, systems
and innovation.

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KCU JV Secures Rio Tinto Koodaideri
Rail Optical Fibre Project

The Kurtarra Cape Joint Venture 170km of optical fibre as part of continues to grow. It’s a great
(KCU), a fully incorporated 50/50 the construction of a new rail spur result for all involved and positions
joint venture, was established in to connect the Koodaideri mine to the business for exciting times
2015 and is currently registered the existing Rio Tinto Rail network. ahead”.
with Supply Nation and qualifies
as a Pilbara Aboriginal Business. The fibre optic cable will be Cape’s CEO Peter Rowles said it is
installed utilising Cape’s Eco pleasing to see the JV continue to
Kurtarra was established in 2012, Plough which adopts an efficient diversify its customer base.
and is a 100% aboriginal family trenchless technique, minimising
owned company by the Jaffrey ground disturbance especially in “KCU has been delivering
Sam family who originate from environmentally sensitive areas. sustaining capital and dewatering
the Palkyu area in the Pilbara contracts in the Pilbara for the
of Western Australia. Kurtarra KCU’s director Garry Jaffrey said past 5 years, it has been satisfying
provides aboriginal recruitment it was a great achievement for the to see the business continue to
and labour services as well as JV. grow and diversify its customer
training, mentoring, coaching base.”
and pastoral care for Aboriginal “We are delighted to secure
employees this project with Rio Tinto and “The project award with Rio Tinto
participate in the development of is a significant milestone for the
The (KCU) has announced it has the Koodiaderi project. KCU has team and one we are all very proud
secured a contract to install been operating for 4 years and of.”
In 2013 Centurion finished the very proud of how they have been
WOODSIDE construction of the Perth Distribution able to provide valuable support to
CONTRACT Centre, a 30,000m2 warehouse on our client who has been extremely
EXTENSION the Perth Airport site. impressed with the quality of the
contribution.
Centurion’s contract with Woodside Around half of this facility currently
Energy Ltd has been extended provides warehousing, consolidation, Woodside has a very busy year of
through until November 2022. This loading and preservation services for operation in 2019/20 with multiple
is a very strong commitment from Woodside’s Sub-sea and Offshore shutdowns/turnarounds scheduled.
our partner client and is testament assets. Daily linehaul services are Centurion services, which ensure
to the hard work and dedication provided to Woodside’s King Bay materials are available in a timely
of the Centurion team to continue Supply Base in Dampier. fashion for these activities, are
developing world class services critical to our clients success. We
in a very challenging operating During the course of this year are looking forward to the challenge
environment. Centurion has also been asked to and are appreciative of the continued
provide personnel to work on the confidence Woodside instil in our
King Bay facility and we have been business.

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Cape has been awarded further piping and electrical works as part of NRW’s bulk earthworks civil and
packages at BHP’s South Flank Iron Ore Project concrete package and follows earlier works in
120km north west of Newman in the Pilbara region which Cape were engaged to install electrical and
of Western Australia. communications conduits as well as HV power cable
The overall project scope includes: earlier in the year.
• Installation of Approximately 30km of PE conduit
Cape looks forward to continuting their involvement
up to DN800 on the South Flank project, particularly their
• Approximately 8km buried 33kv Cable and 5km relationship with NRW. Cape’s onsite performance
earlier in the year ensured their success in securing
earthing cable the larger second phase of the works.
• Installation of all required fittings and

approximately 6km of additional conduit.

The project will take 6 months to complete with a Cape is currently mobilising to site and it’s pleasing for

workforce peak head count of 30. all at Cape to continue to deliver career opportunities

Cape have been engaged by NRW to deliver the for all staff.

Cape has also announced it has
been awarded the D6 Dam and
Mine Infrastructure Project at
Newmont’s Boddington mine, a
contract valued in excess of $30
million dollars.

The overall project scope is to
deliver a seven gigalitre water
storage facility and includes:

• supply and construction of five
pumping stations complete
with more than 15 pumps

• electrical works
• supply and install a 2000m3

panel storage tank
• civil and bulk earthworks; and
• supply and construction of over

30km of large bore HDPE and
MSCL pipelines up to DN800.

The project will take 12 months to
complete with a peak headcount
of 50.

CAPE has been engaged at the Boddington site Newmont is a great client to work for and our
undertaking trenching and drainage works and team’s performance in relation to project delivery
it is pleasing to be awarded a large 12 month and safety at Boddington has strengthened our
construction project. relationship with Newmont, culminating in this new
project award.

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CEO Corner A triple road train travelling though the Pilbara, featuring
artwork created for NAIDOC Week 2018 by youth and
By: Justin Cardaci indigenous program staff and trainees

Team,

On the 4th of September one of
our employees, Alan Edwards,
a heavy haulage driver from
Mackay didn’t return home from work. This was a
tragic accident that touched our workforce in an
unexplainable way. Safety is at the core of Centurion’s
culture. Our expectation is that our team, clients,
suppliers and anyone else we interact with will go
home to their families without injury, every day.
Sadly this did not happen in early September. Our
thoughts and prayers are with Alan’s wife Lesley and
his wider family.

Each year Centurion recognises R U OK? Day. This
year it was held on 12th September. Out of a tragic
event it was heartening to witness our team in
Queensland getting together and supporting each
other during this difficult time.

There have been several significant developments

recently for Centurion over the quarter, most

notably the completion of the Regal Transport’s

General Freight business acquisition in Western Services (JMS). This will give Centurion Upstream

Australia. Through purchasing the Regal business Solutions a complete value-add offer to the oil & gas

we will utilise our existing transport capacity and industry. I am very excited about the diversification

infrastructure to service Regal’s customers and of the business and the opportunity to provide a

contracts. Regal has a substantial presence in the niche offer to a new segment. Max Bergomi will be

Pilbara and Kimberley, and the additional business heading this new subsidiary of Centurion.

will give us increased scale and efficiency to continue

to meet the requirements of our clients in the North We have also experienced success in winning and

West. retaining several new contracts, these include

winning our first contract with Santos where we

We now have an additional 80 ex-Regal employees will be delivering condensate from the Devil’s

who have become part of Centurion and CFC, and we Creek onshore processing facility to the BP refinery

welcome them to the Group. in Kwinana. We have also secured the freight

services contract with St Barbara Limited and we

We have also expanded our Perth footprint into have extended our existing contract with Woodside

Depot 2 which will allow for expansion of our linehaul through to the end of 2022. Thank you to all involved

operations and give us greater ability to execute our in the winning and the on-going execution of our

growth strategy. partnerships.

In late August, we launched a new entity called I would also like to welcome our 11 new trainees to

‘Centurion Upstream Solutions.’ the Frank Cardaci Traineeship Program. We look

The new entity will be set up as a subsidiary of forward to seeing their development over the course

Centurion and will work with clients and strategic of the next year.

partners across the energy sector, as full end-to-

end servicing both onshore and offshore. This is a This is an exciting time for Centurion as we continue

very exciting new business model which will leverage on the path of delivering our strategic vision and

our existing capabilities within Centurion and the mission.

broader CFC Group businesses, along with our new

strategic alliances with PSM and Jetwave Marine Justin.

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Centurion Celebrates NAIDOC Week 2019

Andrew Yarran also joined the Brisbane team as
they witnessed traditional dances from the TRIBAL
EXPERIENCES dance group.

Paul Doherty, Andrew Yarran and Justin Cardaci with the about how the ongoing commitment Centurion has
Mungart Yongah Dance Group at the Perth Branch to “changing people’s lives” is best represented
by providing employment opportunities for young
Centurion Celebrates NAIDOC every year and Indigenous people.
this year we were fortunate enough to bring the
celebration to both our Perth and Brisbane branches. Justin also thanked the NAIDOC working Party which
consisted of Indigenous Staff for their contribution
For the Perth Branch we had Nigel Wilkes for to the event.
the Welcome to Country and Shannon Ruska for
Brisbane Branch. The NAIDOC WEEK theme for this year is “VOICE.
TREATY. TRUTH.” and Andrew Yarran the Indigenous
Centurion also had the TRIBAL EXPERIENCES group Affairs Manager said “I am, you are, we are Australian.
and the Mungart Yongah Nyoongah dance group My culture is your culture, and Voice, Treaty & Truth
along with food being provided by local Aboriginal is a shared path and we walk the journey together.”
Catering Companies.

During the Perth event Justin Cardaci spoke to staff

CITY TO SURF 2019

12, 21 and 42 km participants at the start Lilly Greensill, Lauren Kiamtia, Tayla Participants race to the finish line at City
line in the Perth CBD Tomlinson, Tiaana Di Cicco, Stephanie Lim, Beach oval
and Alex Freemantle enjoying the activities
In August, 33 Centurion employees at the finisher’s oval
participated in the 4, 12, 21 and 42
km events at the annual Chevron
City to Surf for Activ!

Our team fundraising this year went
toward the Telethon Kids Institute.
Over $3,000 was raised and will go
towards the institute’s life-saving
paediatric disease prevention
research.

It was lovely to see “Team

Centurion” having a great time while

contributing to a fantastic cause.

We look forward to participating Eldin Vucelj was our only team member Tim Nash poses with his medal at the
in an even bigger and better event to take on the full 42 km marathon. Well finisher’s oval. Tim was also our highest
done! fundraiser!
next year!

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FIVE minutes with Rhianne Bell

Name and position?
I’m Rhianne Bell, the Youth & Indigenous Affairs
Program Assistant.

What is the most interesting thing about your job?
Being in the Transport industry is the most
interesting as its completely new to me.
And mentoring the trainee’s just makes it that little
bit more interesting and exciting.

What is the most unusual thing to happen in your Rhianne Bell
career? Youth and Indigenous Affairs Program Assistant
Nearly became a relationship coach/counsellor by
accident.

How do you fill your spare time? What is your most valuable possession and why?
Spending time with friends and my dog. Reading & I have a necklace that is pretty important, used to be
watching movies. my mother’s until she passed.
I wear it every now and then as that’s when l feel
What is your favourite type of music (artist and closest to her. She truly was an amazing woman.
song) and film?
I listen to all type of music. Rock, jazz, blues, If you had a time machine what historical period
classical to cultural to most recent hits. would you go back to and why?
I love the 1920s everything was so much simpler
What single item would you take with you if you back then, the clothing, art and music would have
were marooned on a desert island? been amazing.
My dog, can he be countered as an item?
What is your favourite holiday destination and
What is your favourite food and do you cook it? why?
Favourite thing to cook is lasagne. I’m in love with Canada, the mountains, the greenery
Favourite food to eat is Salmon. and snow are all just breathtaking.

The Journey Begins for New FCTP Trainees!

The intended outcomes of the Frank through Sustainable Employment, start on the 5th of August.
Cardaci Traineeship Program (FCTP) Increased Cultural Understanding,
is to provide disadvantaged Youth Leadership and the mission to All participants have followed a
with life changing Employment “To change the course of lives by process of face to face interview and
opportunities, whilst providing these providing an opportunity.” meeting with the CEO Justin Cardaci
youth with employment and ensuring and now will develop their skill sets
they have support, guidance and The Indigenous Affairs team has for both the work place and their
direction. delivered information sessions to lives.
the Clontarf foundation, Atwork
These youth can go forward and be Australia, Matera foundation the Mentoring Programs will also help
valuable members of society and David Wirrpanda Foundation and the FCTP participant along the way
role models to their peers. Status employment. with Buddy Mentoring, Corporate
Mentoring and face-to-face one-on-
These outcomes are achieved Centurion had 11 New FCTP trainees one mentoring.

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In July we celebrated ‘Centurion
of the Quarter.’ We were lucky
enough to again have two winners.

A huge congratulations goes out to
Danielle Panos and Paul Jones.

Danielle has been with Centurion Craig Gavin, Danielle Panos
since July 2011. She is currently and Ben Murphy
the Heavy Haulage Adminstrator.
Danielle received this award for Centurion of the Quarter!
continuously embodying our RIPPA
values, her professionalism, hard above and beyond in achieve his
work, dedication to her role and responsibilities and duties.
her respectful manner.

Paul is an MC Driver for our Port Thank you Danielle and Paul for
Hedland Branch. Paul has been your dedication and loyalty to not
a Centurion employee since July only your work but Centurion.
2014. Paul received this award
for his strong leadership and It is people like you who help
exceptional customer service contribute to making Centurion a
which he demonstrates on a pleasant environment to work in.
daily basis. Paul always displays
the RIPPA values and goes Once again, congratulations!

OSR Stretch Champions! Luke Holden and Paul Jones

Twice daily, team members • increased muscle OSR team members performing a range
at Centurion’s OSR have been coordination; and of daily stretches
running a warmup program -
Stretch Champions - to help make • stress relief!
sure veryone is warmed up and
stretched prior to starting their The stretchces are targeted for the
shift. type of work being undertaken and
presented in an easy, sustainable
The health benefits of stretching at and engaging format. There has
work have been found to include: been very positive feedback on the
• prevention of injury program from the OSR team.
• reduced stress on the body and
A special thank you to those
joints who have lead the program and
• increaed blood and oxygen flow encouraged participation by
• better posture their coworkers. Your efforts are
• improved prosture appreciated and have already had
• reduced fatigue a significant positive impact on the
• increased flexibility OSR team.

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CEO Corner The market has certainly tightened in many areas around
Australia with the local industry statistics between retail
By: Hylton sales and imported machine numbers claiming a drop
Taylor in the market size of around 15%. Our sales teams have
done a wonderful job in reversing this trend year to date
Over the past quarter CEA has invested heavily in people with some record sales coming out of major accounts and
with the aim of putting a structure in place that will allow specifically the large rental companies. The team secured
for the next period of growth to occur in our business. a milestone deal from Coates Hire for 82 telehandler units
Senior roles with a specific focus on parts, service, as well as some big wins through the rental sector for
logistics and marketing have been employed all of which Redstar.
are critical to keep our growth trajectory in line with our
five-year plan. People have and always will be our most Congratulations are in order to Glenn McLeod our
precious asset, so adding targeted skill sets to an already National Product Manager who has spent the last three
great customer focused team will drive our growth. As years bringing a new concept Roadmaster backhoe to the
part of the protection of our number one asset FY2019 Australian market (as mentioned in the last newsletter)
was our best result as far as safety was concerned and the and despite many initial setbacks went on to claim the
team is particularly proud of this with more improvement Australian Paving Associations safety innovation of the
still to come. year award at a recent industry event.

Together with this we are rebranding our business to With only four months left till Christmas and a relatively
incorporate Redstar under the CEA banner which will slow market the team are determined to keep on track
streamline our distribution business into one “CEA” that with our budget requirements and I am confident that
will certainly give our customers a clear message of who they will come through with the Persistence and Passion
we are and add valuable brand equity to this already well- that they always display.
known industry name. The new logo that has been chosen
has a modern look with the outline of Australia around Take Care,
CEA. Watch out for this in the month of September. Hylton.

The Sydney team have been planning the move to our new
premises in November which is going to take a concerted
effort by all to make this happen. In real terms, we are
moving four existing locations into one and the logistics
of this is going to be significant. We will update you on the
progress of this in the next Around the Group edition.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Construction continues at the brand new $27 million
state-of-the-art CEA facility in Horningsea Park. The
new facility is a total of 22,000sqm and will house a
workshop, warehouse and operational areas including a
showroom space for the sale of products from JCB, Atlas
Copco and Dynapac.

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SEBASTIAN SZYMANSKI winter it’s only 16 to 20 people.”
MOVES TO ANTARCTICA
He adds, “There is a small crew over
winter to keep the station going, all
of the science work is done over
summer.”

Sebastian Szymanski has taken 15 “I was always interested in Since 2008, scientists based at
months leave from CEA to work Antarctica, ever since I was a kid,” Casey have contributed to research
at the Casey Station in Antarctica. says Sebastian. He adds, “I am into study of the Law Dome, the
The Casey Station, is one of three looking forward to going out on bedrock geology and structure of
permanent bases and research expeditions and exploring Antarctica the East Antarctic ice sheet and its
outposts in Antarctica managed by on the weekend.” glaciological processes. In more
the Australian Antarctic Division. recent years, Casey has served
The Australian Antarctic Division as a base for marine biologists to
Sebastian applied for the contract comes under the Department of examine changes to polar seafloor
role of station mechanical supervisor. Environment and Energy. Sebastian communities exposed to different
The role involves managing 4 diesel had to pass rigorous testing in order carbon dioxide concentrations.
technicians in the summer and to get the job. Adélie penguin research is conducted
possibly covering the work when at Casey. Scientists are also studying
the rest of the staff go home during “I was lucky to get a contract for the the influence of climate change and
winter. Sebastian will be responsible whole season, usually people only get human impact on extensive and well
for managing the workshop including a summer contract,” says Sebastian. developed moss beds that grow at
repairing snow equipment such as “The population over summer is and near Casey.
tracked buses know as a huggland. between 120 and 150 people, in
Sebastian will be living in the red
shed at Casey Station.

“The red shed has a music room,
theatre room and gym,” says
Sebastian “They grow their own
vegetables hydroponically at the
station and brew their own beer.”

Sebastian says he is looking forward
to seeing the whales, seals and
penguins.

Kennards FutureFit19

Hylton Taylor visiting Roger Vater at
his new dealership in the barrossa
(above left); Roger also had a visit
from CFC Group chairman Philip
Cardaci (bottom left); Phil Withell,
Owen Parker, Jason Lyall and Wes
Hanshall at the 2019 Kennards Hire
managers Conference and Supplier
Expo (above); CEA puts equpment
on display at the Kennards Hire
Conference and supplier Expo (right).

Around the Group Spring 2019 14

International

Men’s Health

Week

This year, International Men’s
Health Week was celebrated from
June 10-16. Thank you to all of the
extraordinary male employees for
their hard work and commitment to
this company.

Men’s Health Week is also a reminder
to all men of how important it is to
speak up and put their personal and
mental health first.

St Barbara Tender Win For males, there is often a stigma
attached to seeking help but
remember: you’re not alone, you’re
not a burden, and you’re not “weak”
for reaching out.

NBeownaBnazbay!

Centurion recently tendered largest ASX listed gold producers
for and won the St Barbara and explorers and its assets
consolidation and freight delivery include its Leonora Operations
services contract. in Western Australia which this
contract is for.
This includes the provision
of Intrastate and Interstate Stella and Audrey Conrad, born May 23rd
general freight services such as
pickups, delivery, consolidation The Leonora Operations, around 2019
and line haul services to and Congratulations to Greg Conrad and
from site consisting of general 850 kms north east of Perth, Mark Stone on becoming new fathers!
consumables, reagents, mill balls include the Gwalia 1.2 Mtpa Parenthood means sleepless nights,
and dangerous goods. processing plant and the Gwalia messy rooms, diaper changes and
Underground mine. constant laundry, but that’s nothing
The Gwalia mine site was originally
established in 1897 by Herbert men like you can’t handle. Good luck
Hoover, who later became the 31st St Barbara’s redeveloped Gwalia on your new journey! All the best.
President of the United States. gold mine was successfully re-

The main decline, called the commissioned in October 2008
Hoover Decline, has been extended
to 1,600m below surface in 2016 to and is the cornerstone asset for
allow production from a range of
ore sources. The contract is for 3 St Barbara with an indicative mine
years with a 2 year option.
St Barbara is one of Australia’s life exceeding nine years. The

operations include an underground

mine, processing plant and

associated infrastructure, which

also includes the bore fields and

power station. The mine operates

as a fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) operation,

with some staff residential in

Leonora. Ellyse Marie Stone, born July 1st 2019

Around the Group Spring 2019 15

HIRE19 EXHIHBITION

In May the Redstar Equipment team attended the HIRE19 he ultimately came to the decision to become a mentor
exhibition at the MCEC in Melbourne. The Hire and and the importance behind encouraging woman in the
Rental association offers an important meeting point hire industry. Overall it was a successful and informative
for the entire industry in Australia, with two full days of discussion.
uninterupted face-to-face sales and exhibition as well as
keynote speakers and seminars. Redstar believes there is a clear competitive advantage
to be gained from having a truly diverse and equitable
One of the many programs the HRIA offers is the WIH workforce. A diverse workforce means having diversity of
Program. The Women in Hire Mentoring Program is the ideas, perspectives and experience, leading to enhanced
first of its kind in our industry. The program is designed methods of problem solving. It also results in better
to give women opportunities to develop their leadership internal decision-making and a distinct competitive
skills, build confidence and pursue a successful career advantage. Organisations that reflect the realities of the
within our industry. Kevin Ennis was asked to speak at world around them are far better placed to understand
the HIRE19 WIH Breakfast as he has been a mentor in the needs of their customers and deliver on their
this program over the last 2 years. He was asked how strategic aims.

Redstar wins best new Topping off the HIRE19 event was the Hire Industry
Excellence Awards and gala dinner. The dinner brought
product award attention to high achieving members of the industry.
Redstar Equipment was nominated and won this year’s
Best New Product Award for the E-Air H250 portable air
compressor!

Left to right (above): Matt Le Conrnu (Atlas Copco), John
Fitzpatrick (Atlas Copco), Phil Ryan, Richard Crowe, David
Buttigieg, Kevin Ennis & Johann Stadler
(Below) Braden Murrin (Kennards Hire) shakes hands with Kevin
Ennis

Left to right: Kevin Ennis, Richard Crowe, David Buttigieg
& Paul Morgan at the Kennards Hire Conference 2019

The Redstar team has accomplished many achievements
in the past 6 months. As a group Redstar has been
involved in multiple exhibitions such as HIRE19,
Kennards Conference, Farmfest & Farm Fantastic. We
have been able to showcase our products whether it be
as a sole company or as a joint re-seller relationship.
This has helped us make key connections within the
industry resulting in great business growth & rapport.

MILESTONES

Congratulations to all the employees who have reached
significant milestones within the group of companies.
Your hard work and commitment is appreciated.
Let’s hope there are many more years to come!

5 Years

5 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Luke Vella David Green Kevin Joynes
Danielle Ryan Clarence Hall
Brendan Clarke Gregory Heuston 20 Years
Gordon Sharp
Paul Jones Deborah (Debbie) Snell
15 Years Geoffrey Morgan
Glenn McLeod 5 Years
Mark Murphy Mark Omodei
20 Years
Kerry Boehm 10 Years
Graham Mcdonald Billy Wade

15 Years
Jim Canning

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