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WHO WE ARE As a leading supplier of industrial and safety products, nothing is more important to us than helping you get the job done. Blackwoods has a proud history of supporting Australian businesses for over 140 years and have played a vital part in Australia’s industrial and workplace landscape from our inception in 1878 as a specialist supplier to the shipping industry. Today, Blackwoods is Australia’s largest supplier of MRO, industrial and specialist safety products, offering a complete end-to-end solution. More than 200,000 customers across 77,000 sites depend on Blackwoods for products in categories such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safety workwear, welding and gas, power and hand tools, lubrication and adhesives,
office, kitchen and hygiene, as well as specialist services such as inventory management, shutdown solutions, and technical support. Our customers represent a diverse range of industries including Mining, Construction, Manufacturing, Government and Defence. Over 5,000 suppliers provide Blackwoods with more than 300,000 products via our national network of eight Distribution Centres and over 50 branches. We leverage global sourcing capabilities and strategic partnerships with world-class brands and suppliers to source the best products at the most competitive prices.
BLACKWOODS EXCLUSIVE BRANDS Blackwoods offers over 10,000 exclusive products designed to give customers quality product alternatives at competitive prices. When you buy Blackwoods exclusive brands, you can buy with confidence. Our exclusive brand commitment is to continuously improve the quality, ethical and social compliance practices within manufacturing facilities and to deliver sustainable solutions that protect our brands and the well-being of workers and their communities. Blackwoods exclusive brands include Workhorse workwear, PROSAFE PPE and safety, JBS industrial tools and tool storage, Harveys hygiene and Strom electrical range, to name a few.
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We offer everything from PPE and safety apparel, hand tools, fasteners and abrasives through to office stationery, electrical, hygiene and cleaning products. You will also benefit from a dedicated team that manages the end-to-end process from manufacturing to market, backed by our ability to source customised products from international manufacturers.
LEVERAGING SCALE Our position within the Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety division allows us to leverage the expertise of other group companies while offering you peace of mind when it comes to supply chain security and financial stability. When you partner with Blackwoods you can be assured you are working with a business that adopts strong values, high ethical standards and takes environmental sustainability seriously.
Australia’s largest supplier of MRO, industrial and specialist safety products.
New Zealand’s leading supplier of safety equipment, engineering supplies, uniforms and packaging.
Largest Australian owned industrial and specialty gas company.
Specialist lifting, rigging, restraint, recovery and height safety products.
Renowned workwear manufacturer of quality brands including KingGee and Hard Yakka.
The leading integrated risk management company in Australia.
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BLACKWOODS SNAPSHOT AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST SUPPLIER
200,000+ CUSTOMERS across 77,000 sites depend on Blackwoods for critical products and specialist services
of MRO, industrial and specialist safety products
EST. 1878
OVER 260 YRS
as a specialist supplier to the shipping industry
products stocked, the largest range in Australia
combined experience across our technical safety specialist team
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OVER 5,000 suppliers support our market-leading product offer
deliveries annually
OVER 55
350,000 embroidered
OVER 300,000 m2
warehouse space nationally
8 Distribution Centres
branches nationally
& embellished garments supplied per year
OVER 2,500,000
10,000+ PRODUCTS
300,000+
on a full range of power tools
100,000,000+ fasteners sold annually
1,000,000+ 11,000
Orders per day processed by Blackwoods ‒ That’s about 1,500 per hour
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RANGE OF INDUSTRIES
MINING
GOVERNMENT
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RESOURCES
DEFENCE
signage products manufactured in-house by Blackwoods Signage annually
WORLD CLASS BRANDS ACROSS A
RANGE OF CATEGORIES
PPE
WORKWEAR
GAS, WELDING & ABRASIVES
POWER & HAND TOOLS
FASTENERS
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS
OFFICE, KITCHEN & HYGIENE
LUBRICATION & ADHESIVES
ELECTRICAL
CONSTRUCTION
MANUFACTURING
WHY CHOOSE BLACKWOODS? EXPERIENCE
SPECIALIST SOLUTIONS
Blackwoods is Australia’s largest industrial and safety product supplier with over 140 years of experience delivering end-toend solutions to meet customer needs.
Specialist capabilities in inventory management, vending and shutdown solutions for mining, construction, manufacturing and government projects. Blackwoods also have a dedicated export services team to supply offshore customers.
DELIVERY Australia-wide door-to-door delivery means Blackwoods can deliver wherever you are located across the country.
BREADTH & DEPTH OF RANGE Access to over 300,000 market-leading globally and ethically sourced products from world-class brands, backed by a strategic global supplier network allows us to meet customer product requirements, reduce total cost of ownership via supplier consolidation, range rationalisation, standardisation and substitution.
DIGITAL CAPABILITIES Advanced digital capabilities including a market-leading website and e-commerce solution ‒ We offer a complete procure-to-pay solution, EDI integration and customised web catalogues enabling customers to place orders, track order status, access invoices and manage user access.
ETHICAL SOURCING & HUMAN RIGHTS Blackwoods is committed to eradicating modern slavery risks from within its operations and supply chain and have in place a robust Ethical Sourcing Policy and Modern Slavery Risk Management plan. As a recognised leader in managing design, development and supply chains globally, we are committed to working with our supply partners to continuously improve ethical business practices by engaging with these partners to deliver sustainable solutions. We aim to not only better mitigate reputation risk to both our business and customers, but through stronger relationships with our preferred suppliers, we proactively promote responsible behaviour in our supply chain to protect our brands and the well-being of workers and their communities in the factories we work with.
TECHNICAL SAFETY EXPERTISE Our Assess, Inform, Equip approach and over 260 years combined experience across our technical safety specialist team allows us to assess the hazards in your workplace, provide you with a comprehensive solution, and equip you with the right gear.
PRODUCT SAFETY & QUALITY Since 2017, Blackwoods has maintained independent accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS). The scope of the Blackwoods QMS covers the procurement and supply of industrial and safety products via ourAustralian distribution network. The QMS is maintained and continually improved through the implementation of the quality policy and objectives, key performance indicators, internal and external audit findings, data and trend analysis, corrective and preventive action and management reviews. A supplier due diligence program is in place for strategic global and national brands with regular collaboration governed by our Category ensuring we deliver on our customer needs.
LOCAL CUSTOMER SERVICE A dedicated team of over 300 customer care representatives deliver localised, regional support to customers across our national network of over 55 branches and 8 Distribution Centres.
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY Blackwoods engages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander owned suppliers and contractors to help meet customer supplier diversity goals.
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WHAT WE DO Blackwoods gives you the ability to order everything from a single supplier. We’ll work with you to reduce total cost of ownership by rationalising your product range, consolidating vendors, aggregating spend, improving inventory control and leveraging a national and global footprint to provide reliable delivery. Aside from world-class brands and the broadest range of categories in the market, Blackwoods extends its full technical capability to your business. Our technical safety team will keep you abreast of industry, legislative and market developments, allowing us to deliver the highest level of technical expertise to all your applications. A summary of our core technical capabilities is outlined below.
SAFETY Knowledge is your best protection. Blackwoods has been in the business of safety for over 140 years, so our specialist knowledge is second to none. That’s why we can assess the hazards in your workplace, provide you with a comprehensive solution, then equip you with the right gear.
APPAREL & FOOTWEAR Blackwoods partners with leading suppliers to provide solutions that meet the challenges of the industrial sector. With a dedicated workwear team that can design and source product to suit the wide variety of job roles and fit comfortably for men, women and maternity. From off shelf to fully customised solutions, the team can provide the compliant range you need to stay safe. For a complete solution, Blackwoods has significant embroidery and uniform branding capabilities with operations in five locations around Australia, we have the experience, expertise, and structure to support the volume of workwear required.
LIFTING & RIGGING Blackwoods’ specialist lifting and rigging business, Bullivants, offers a complete solution with expertise to identify and assess your high-risk activities across rigging, lifting, restraint, recovery and height safety.
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FASTENERS Blackwoods Fasteners offer an extensive range of fasteners that combines our strategic branch network to ensure the products you need are available when and where you need them, at a highly competitive price.
SIGNAGE Blackwoods offers a complete signage and graphics solution. Our team of specialists with access to the latest technology, enables us to customise a solution specific to your needs. Save time and improve efficiencies by combining your safety and signage needs all in the one place.
ELECTRICAL Blackwoods offers a comprehensive range of more than 50,000 products in the electrical space. Our brands and products are carefully selected for industrial applications to maximise performance and durability.
WELDING & GAS Blackwoods has a standout offering in gas, welding and abrasives. With the backing of a highly experienced technical support team and all the products you need in one place, Blackwoods provides end to end solutions tailored to your business requirements.
TOOLS Our dedicated specialists do more than just sell tools ‒ they provide an end-to-end solution, leverage our vast range of market leading products and make sure you have the right tool for the job
SPECIAL PURCHASING At Blackwoods, over the past 140 years, we have prided ourselves on being able to source whatever Australian businesses need to get the job done. We have a unique ability to source whatever our customers need with the support of a dedicated team of sourcing specialists.
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OUR COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY APPROACH As Australia’s leading industrial and safety equipment provider, we focus on ensuring workers are protected when it matters most. But our approach extends far beyond supplying safety products. We invest time and expertise in our customers and share our broad depth of knowledge, so clients have the confidence to perform at their best. It’s what we refer to as our assess, inform, equip model. At each stage of the process, we collaborate with clients to ensure they get the right product, technical knowledge, and training, at the right time.
We work with customers to understand the specific hazards they face. Drawing on the knowledge of our technical team, we share the expertise needed to review, test and manage safe work practices. Where stock is critical and time is limited, we can provide streamlined solutions using smart technology to help you better manage inventory, reduce cost, free-up capital and improve productivity.
When managing safety on worksites, knowledge is the key to prevention. Our goal is to stay abreast of the latest safety standards, recommendations and technology so we can keep our customers informed. Our Technical Safety Specialists are experienced in a wide range of industries, from mining and construction to manufacturing and government. They offer a wealth of hands-on practical knowledge and a passion for helping customers stay informed and protected.
Our global sourcing expertise and capability coupled with longstanding relationships with market leading manufacturers throughout the world ensures our customers are provided with any best-practice developments and innovations in the safety space. With fit-for-purpose product selection guidance, sourcing, delivery and post purchase support in line with applicable standards, we have everything you need to get the job done safely, and if we don’t have it, we can get it. Visit blackwoods.com.au/safety to connect with our safety team today.
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Our holistic approach to safety is what sets us apart and it’s something we’re incredibly proud of. Because when our customers can do their job safely and confidently, then we know we’ve done ours. Together we’re helping build a better Australia.
DIGITAL CAPABILITIES From specialist products and tailored solutions, to streamlining operations through smart technology, partnering with an industry-leading supplier is integral to business success in an evolving market. As a valued Blackwoods customer, you will benefit from our world-class B2B digital platform. The Blackwoods website reflects our continued investment in data and digital capabilities, as well as improving the way we support our customers online. It’s all about offering a convenient online solution that drives cost efficiencies and increased order accuracy. Improved functionality is at the heart of its design delivering an easier, faster and more accurate ordering experience. We can customise your online features and functionality to suit different employee ordering and serviceability requirements. In alignment with our investment in the web platform and procurement technology, we continue to enhance the
functionality and automation of our online solutions. Our system offers a wide range of control measures including workflow approval processes, cost centre allocation, and custom baskets by user profile, all of which aim to improve operational efficiencies and cost savings. Combining the right products at the right price within an online platform, we also help improve the way in which our customers can manage and track their inventory. • Wide range of products from leading brands • Exceptional online services, accessibility of account details, transaction history and invoices • Convenience, cost reductions and increased order accuracy
Blackwoods.com.au – DIRECT WEB
Placing orders on the Blackwoods’ website is a non–integrated order channel where internet is the only requirement for all customers. • • • •
No integration requirement ‒ Works on any mobile device Quick and easy to search for products you need Ability to govern users and spend online Order and invoice summary at your fingertip
PUNCH-OUT WITH BLACKWOODS Blackwoods offers an e-Procurement solution enabling users to access Blackwoods website through their ERP application. • • • •
Online e-Catalogue Seamless Data Capture Real Time Pricing Order Accuracy
EDI INTEGRATION WITH BLACKWOODS Blackwoods offers EDI Integration to enable a complete Procure to Pay functionality. • Multiple VAN Options (e.g. B2Be, ARIBA) • Secure Network Transactions and Automated Purchasing Process • Streamlined Procure to Pay Process • Foundation to Develop SLA and KPI’s
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OUR KEY CUSTOMERS MINING & RESOURCES
GOVERNMENT & DEFENCE
Blackwoods understands that having what you need, when you need it, is critical to getting the job done safely and on time. We supply essential products and services to Australia’s largest mining companies with a focus on both protecting your people and keeping them productive, both above and below ground. We also provide unique expertise and solutions to support shutdowns across mining, power generation, oil and gas and infrastructure projects.
Blackwoods prides itself on building partnerships with Local Government and the communities in which they operate. We are an approved contractor for multiple Government bodies, offering an unrivalled commercial and technical solution to meet Government requirements.
MANUFACTURING We offer the complete solution to help you drive a safer, smarter and more productive manufacturing operation. We understand the complexities of operating a manufacturing facility, and the need to maintain high standards when it comes to engineering and safety requirements. By partnering with Blackwoods you can depend on us for quality, trust and experience. From fabrication workshops to food manufacturers, and everything in between, Blackwoods has you covered from head-to-toe. We supply an ideal range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), industry-leading hand and power tool brands, and protective clothing designed for different environments. Our range is second to none and instrumental in keeping your business performing at peak productivity. CONSTRUCTION From supporting the construction of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, to Australia’s largest tunneling projects, Blackwoods has been at the forefront of building critical infrastructure for over a century. We understand that higher productivity and minimised downtime on large-scale construction projects demands the latest technology and equipment, combined with an experienced team capable of delivering it quickly, wherever it is required.
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Combined with our end-to-end ownership of the supply chain, alignment with the Workwear Group and our preferred supplier program, we can deliver fit-for-purpose equipment, apparel, footwear and personalised protective products that support your safety agenda and complex contractual compliance. Blackwoods supports our customers’ procurement needs through serving as a panellist in critical LGP/NPN contract categories. NPN1.16: Industrial, construction, electrical and general hardware and materials. LGP114-2: Road and traffic signage, associated hardware and roadside products LGP1007-3: Office supplies & janitorial (inc. heavy duty cleaning) and associated products LGP219: Corporate clothing, workwear and PPE Blackwoods has played a critical role in building Australia’s infrastructure for over 140 years, becoming one of the most experienced providers of sourcing and sustainment of commodity supplies, warehousing and logistics services. We have built a strong partnership with the Australian Defence Force over a century, supplying critical products and equipment, infrastructure, as well as onsite stores and commodity management across Defence sites. We are committed to our ongoing partnership to ensure this collaboration delivers the best outcomes in supply chain management sustainability and innovation.
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SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Blackwoods utilise cutting-edge technology and the support of qualified professionals to help you better manage inventory, reduce costs, free-up capital and improve productivity. From vending machines and mobile warehousing, to stores management and inventory control, Blackwoods Inventory Solutions can be tailored to your needs, no matter how big or small your business. • • • • •
Stores Management Vending Machines Scanning Technology Streamlined Inventory Management Mobile Warehousing options
SHUTDOWN SOLUTIONS When you shut down, we ramp up. Blackwoods offers an ideal range of specialised products combined with proven expertise to meet your project needs and tight deadlines. Our solution helps you save time and money by eliminating the need to pre-purchase critical inventory. Our specialist team will be onsite for the duration of the shutdown, managing the sourcing and distribution of goods, attending daily project meetings and providing full reporting on stock usage, spend allocation and budget tracking. • Dedicated national onsite team with 30 years’ experience servicing shutdowns • Expert advice to determine stock profiles and drive supply of approved and compliant inventory • Provide information to help you manage costs and deliver an on time, on budget project • Procurement and sourcing support of unplanned and ad hoc items • Blackwoods-owned product onsite limits capital outlay upfront, ensuring you only pay for product consumed
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1 MILLION+ Man hours onsite
24/7 SUPPORT
to maximise onsite productivity
EXPORT SOLUTIONS From South-East Asia to Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and the South Pacific Islands, Blackwoods have supported large-scale mining, construction, infrastructure, refinery and power generation projects to overseas customers for over 25 years. Our unprecedented expertise lies in our ability to provide a one-stop sourcing solution for major mining operations. We understand the challenges and complexities of sourcing the right products in a timely manner ‒ Having what you need, when you need it, is critical in managing your inventory levels, project deadlines, keeping costs down, and most importantly keeping your people safe. Blackwoods will make the procurement and supply process as seamless as possible. Our dedicated team offer a single point of management for every stage of the process, from project scope through to delivery.
STAGE 1 CONSULT Review project scope and product requirements, engage dedicated export team and centralised contact points to support all stages of the export process.
STAGE 2 SOURCE Leverage a global supplier network and our own distribution network to source products. Our technical specialist team provide selection advice for approved products that meet strict quality, compliance and safety standards.
STAGE 3 COORDINATE Manage transportation and logistics, including local and international stakeholders, freight forwarders and relevant government authorities.
STAGE 4 DELIVER Dedicated product packaging team consolidate stock and pack in accordance with your specific requirements, and complete necessary documentation.
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SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE Blackwoods continually strives to reduce our environmental impact through waste and carbon awareness initiatives such as: • Continually reviewing energy footprint through innovation and technology with LED lighting projects within warehouse operations; • Future assessments to expand on Solar Panel opportunities, building on the already successful energy generation in 5 Distribution Centres across the country; • Blackwoods has achieved meaningful reductions in carbon emissions in the last five (5) years and continues the journey to further reduce its carbon footprint by setting phased reduction targets out to 2025 and longer-term strategic plans towards net zero emmisions • Monitoring and governance measures in achieving our Sustainability Plan. This is reported in the Wesfarmers Annual Report and online via www.wesfarmers.com.au/sustainability
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
PRODUCT SAFETY & QUALITY
We strive to create an inclusive work environment.
We maintain an accredited quality management system.
OVER 3% EMPLOYMENT PARITY Indigenous employees Blackwoods has taken great steps in creating a culturally safe and diverse workplace. We continue to build beyond employment parity (over 3%) with team members identifying as Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders.
Blackwoods has maintained an effective quality management system accredited to ISO 9001 for many years, and works closely with suppliers across operational areas such as regulatory compliance, sustainability, quality systems and inspections to ensure products and services meet relevant standards and industry based requirements.
ETHICAL SOURCING
WASTE & PACKAGING
We are committed to working with our supply partners to continuously improve ethical business practices.
We are partnering with our Waste Management Providers to further implement waste management and stewardship initiatives.
186 Factories in our audit program (FY20) Blackwoods is a recognised leader in managing design, development and supply chains globally. We utilise SMETA 6.1 audit methodology developed by Sedex, to continually evolve and align with global best practice, and improve the transparency of our supply chain and supplier sites for our exclusive brands. We hold our suppliers accountable in a range of areas including safety practices, legal compliance, labour and human rights, modern slavery, anti-bribery and environmental impact.
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
BLACKWOODS DIVERTED OVER 250T FROM LANDFILL IN 2020 As members of the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO), Packaging Initiatives for 2021-2024 include: • Review and assess Blackwoods packaging footprint as a B2B business and establish targets and continuous improvement initiatives; • Through range reviews, assessing packaging components across leading brands PROSAFE, JBS and Workhorse, gaining a better understanding of the types of packaging used, and conducting a risk review to identify and further implement improvement initiatives; • Extending engagement to National brand suppliers to deliver education and guidance to ensure awareness and common commitments to sustainable procurement.
We make positive contributions to the communities in which we operate. Community contributions Blackwoods donations directed toward improving Indigenous health exceed $2,000,000 over the course of the program. A proportion of the proceeds from the sale of PROSAFE eye wear, face shields or related accessories in Australia are donated by Blackwoods to The Fred Hollows Foundation’s Indigenous Australia Program.
HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING We maintain a relentless focus on providing safe workplaces.
↓36% Total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) Blackwoods recorded a TRIFR of 3.47 across the Blackwoods business as of June 2020.
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SUPPORTING YOUR SUPPLIER DIVERSITY AND PROCUREMENT GOALS SUPPLIER DIVERSITY Blackwoods is a founding and active member of Supply Nation, an organisation focused on introducing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned and operated businesses to organisations where supplier diversity is a priority. Blackwoods and Wesfarmers have committed to the objectives of the 2019 Raising the Bar procurement targets and have programs in place to engage Indigenous businesses in the supply of goods and services. Blackwoods itself collaborates with a stable of outstanding Indigenous owned businesses, suppliers and contractors each playing a vital and growing role in our operations and the range we offer customers.
AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE Our commitment is to make our business a great place to work, where everyone is valued for their contribution. Indigenous engagement, cultural awareness, cultural competence, and safety are significant elements of that commitment. As a supporter of the Federal Employment Parity Initiative. Blackwoods is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and in developing sustainable talent pipelines, including hosting paid University Interns of CareerTrackers and the School Based Trainees of The Clontarf Foundation. From initial online induction Reconciliation Action Plan introductory learning programs, through to face-to face Cultural Awareness and Inclusion training sessions, and at events significant within Indigenous culture, our people learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and our commitment to Indigenous engagement. Since 2017, over 1,100 team members have participated in Blackwoods’ interactive face-to face Cultural Awareness sessions, with another 1000 also completing online awareness programs. A key priority for us is building a world-class, diverse team, one where suppliers, contractors, service providers and customers, as well as Indigenous and non-Indigenous team members are valued for their contribution.
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PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION Blackwoods’ long-standing support of The Fred Hollows Indigenous Australia Program has been bolstered by donations generated via sales of select PROSAFE eye and face protection products. Blackwoods donations directed toward improving Indigenous health exceed $3,000,000. Not only do our customers receive quality safety equipment that is tested and compliant with Australian standards, but a portion of their purchases are directly assisting The Foundation and their work within the Indigenous community. Blackwoods also facilitates a workplace giving program so that team members can contribute to the valuable work of the Fred Hollows program. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults are three times more likely to go blind than non-Indigenous Australians, yet 94% of their vision loss is preventable or treatable. The Fred Hollows Foundation works to put an end to these alarming figures by focusing on education, screening and treatment. The Foundation’s Indigenous Australia Program, bolstered by Blackwoods and our customers donations, supports culturally appropriate eye care services in remote and underserviced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING SUPPORT CAREERTRACKERS
CLONTARF FOUNDATION
CareerTrackers supports pre-professional indigenous university students and links them with private sector employers like Blackwoods, to participate in paid multi-year internships, with a view to taking up full-time roles upon graduation.
Blackwoods involvement includes work experience, site tours, attending Clontarf Employment Forums, hosting paid 2 year school-based traineeships. We have a growing group of Clontarf Academy Graduates and Alumni working for Blackwoods full time. Similarly, Blackwoods is reaching out to representatives of the STARS Foundation and others involved in educational and employment opportunities for girls.
Blackwoods was delighted to be awarded the CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program Corporate Plus Award for 2020. The Award is presented to an employment partner who strives to create best practice in the implementation of the CareerTrackers program, and who go above and beyond in embedding the program across many arms of their business.
CAREERSEEKERS CareerSeekers is a non-profit organisation supporting Australia’s humanitarian entrants into professional careers providing preparation and support to both refugees and people seeking asylum who are either currently studying at university, or mid-career professionals looking to restart their careers in Australia. Blackwoods is pleased to offer opportunities to CareerSeekers. A number of CareerSeeker program graduates and mid-career professionals now occupy important roles within the Blackwoods team.
47%
of indigenous Australian university students make it to graduation
89%
of CareerTrackers students graduate university
69%
of Australian university graduates secure fulltime employment within 4 months of graduating
95%
of CareerTrackers Alumni are in full-time employment within 3 months of graduating
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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SOURCED THROUGH INDIGENOUS ORGANISATIONS Blackwoods constantly strives to build strong ties and business engagements with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. Our range of products and services, sourced through Indigenous organisations, continues to expand helping our customers satisfy their supplier diversity and social procurement aspirations. By purchasing these Indigenous sourced products, you can help drive Indigenous business success and growth, whilst meeting your own supplier diversity and procurement goals. We also offer a range of products that feature Indigenous design elements, or products aligned to a specific social benefit program.
ABRASIVE DISCS, WHEEL & DIAMOND BLADES
BOTTLED WATER
Fresh Start Australia – Norton & Clipper Products
Yaru Water
Fresh Start Australia, the first Indigenous owned and operated wholesaler to have partnered with globally recognised brand Saint-Gobain to supply a range of Norton Clipper products. Norton and Clipper brands offers diamond tools for cutting and grinding, as well as a range of masonry saws.
Premium Australian spring water bottled at its pristine source in Bundjalung Nation, Northern NSW – both Still and Sparkling varieties.
Fresh Start also supplies Blackwoods with a range of abrasive wheels, discs and blades.
HYGIENE & CLEANING Boolamarr Industrial Cleaners & Hygiene
DUST SUPPRESSION Kapture
A highly concentrated solid block used as an additive to water for the suppression of dust. Designed for the mining industry, it can be applied using existing site water trucks, tankers or sprinklers, as well as injected into water supply lines. Kapture is also a cost-effective solution for a range of industries including the oil and gas, civil construction, city councils, railroad and military sectors. 18
A range of industrial cleaning products that are inspired by traditional Aboriginal use of native plants for modern applications – Industrial Hand Cleaner with Dual Grit, Industrial Degreaser and Industrial Truck Wash.
CORPORATE GIFTS & AWARDS
PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE & APPAREL
Aboriginal Steel Art
Geared Up Culcha
Aboriginal Steel Art creates and supplies a range of Acknowledgment plaques, corporate gifts and gift lines, awards and trophies, fine art and structural and public art installations. It is wholly owned and operated by Indigenous man Wayne McGuiness. All pieces are handcrafted in Kuranda, Queensland, giving customers a piece of authentic Australian Indigenous art.
Geared Up Culcha is a Promotional Merchandise, Design, Signage & Banner, PPE and Apparel company with local and overseas manufacturing capability. Geared Up Culcha has a commitment to quality service and sustainable social and ethical outcomes.
HAND PROTECTION
SUNSCREEN
Ironclad Gloves
Ochre Sun
Ironclad gloves offer a premium range for specific industrial applications and are supported in the market by the team at Fresh Start Australia. Fresh Start is an Indigenous diversified business with a strong reputation in the Industrial, Construction and Resources sectors.
Ochre Sun is a 100% Indigenous Australian owned PPE sunscreen company that offers the highest grade of sun protection whilst also delivering hydration, recovery and healing benefits to all skin types. Ochre Sun provides a full range of skin health PPE sunscreen that contains sustainably and ethically sourced Indigenous botanicals.
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Adhesives, Sealants and Fillers
Automotive
Bearings
Building and Construction Materials
Clothing
Electrical
Eye Protection
Fasteners and Fixings
Footwear
Gasket Materials, Packing and Fluid Sealing
General Tapes and Packaging Supplies
Hand Protection
Hardware
Head and Face Protection
Health and Wellbeing
Hearing Protection
Hose and Hose Fittings
Hygiene and Cleaning
Ladders and Platforms
Lifting and Rigging
Lubricants and Lubrication Equipment
Manual Handling and Storage
Office Stationery and Kitchen
Paints, Marking and Spray Equipment
Pipe and Tube Fittings
Power Tools
Power Transmission
Pumps
Retail Merchandising
Safety – PPE
Safety – Site and Environmental
Steels and Metals
Tools – Cutting, Threading and Carbide
Tools – Hand, Measuring and Precision
Tools – Machinery, Workshop
Vales and Flow Control
Welding and Gas
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