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Shadbolt Group Since 1981, Shadbolt Group has provided cost-effective engineering solutions throughout Australia. They are involved in pipework projects, tank manufacturing, structural works, machine building, site work and more. Shadbolt Group is committed to delivering a high level of expertise and delivering genuine value for money on every project. They provide fabrication services for mild steel, stainless steel, copper-nickel and aluminium to various industries including defence, mining, transport, construction, energy and more. For further information, visit: shadbolt.com.au

SP McLean Based in Bayswater, Melbourne, SP McLean manufactures high-quality stainless steel and carbon steel filtration solutions. They service a variety of industries across Australia, including fuel and aviation filtration, pressure vessels, architectural and general metal fabrication, and rolling stock components. SP McLean also designs and manufactures bespoke components to support their filter equipment. Established in 1999 as a small family business, the company now has an impressive team of design engineers, project managers, welderboilermakers and more. For further information, visit: spmclean.com.au

Thales Australia Thales Australia is a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Force and is also present in commercial sectors ranging from air traffic management and ground transport systems to security systems and services. With 35 sites across the country, Thales Australia employs around 3,800 people directly and supports over 2,000 jobs along its Australian supply chain. Thales Australia has a history of patient investment to build advanced in-country capability across manufacturing, critical systems and services. For further information, visit: thalesgroup.com

TWK Steel Steel fabrication specialists, TWK Steel services large scale civil and infrastructure projects across the country. TWK Steel specialises in architectural steel, specialised formwork systems, temporary and structural steelwork, aluminium, Corten weathered steel, and civil, marine and rail construction. Combining innovation with exceptional quality products, TWK Steel has over a decade of experience and a capacity of over 10,000 tons per annum. TWK Steel is also a stockist of Nippon Steel sheet pile, manufactured in Japan. For further information, visit: twksteel.com.au

Uneek Bending Co Based in Dandenong, Melbourne, Uneek provides state of the art engineering solutions in the design, manufacture and application of complex metal bending, rolling and welding throughout Australia. Through extensive research and development, Uneek’s team of engineers, designers and researchers have built impressive structures that push the limits of engineering to incredible lengths. Since 1964, Uneek has established themselves as Australia’s leading bending, rolling and welding engineering company. For further information, visit: uneek.com.au

Weld Australia’s Certification Services

Weld Australia is Australia’s premier welding certification body. We understand the value of ongoing professional and business development and are committed to upskilling the next generation of welders and safeguarding the future of local welding businesses.

Our comprehensive range of certification services are designed to help Australian welders, fabrication and manufacturing companies and the industrial sector at large achieve and maintain a competitive advantage. As the International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised National Body (ANB) and the Authorised Training Body (ATB), we are able to provide internationally recognised qualifications and certifications, to the following Standards: • AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials • EN 15085 Railway applications – Welding of railway vehicles • DIN 2303 Welding and allied processes - Quality requirements to be met by production and maintenance companies for military products

WHAT WELD AUSTRALIA MEMBERS AND PARTNERS HAVE TO SAY

Weld Australia’s members and partners are made up of individual welding professionals, as well as companies of all sizes. In fact, Weld Australia members are involved in almost every facet of Australian industry and make a significant contribution to the nation’s economy. We recently spoke with a number of our members and partners, eliciting their feedback on our activities, services and membership benefits.

Chris Ross (Asset Integrity Specialist, CS Energy) “CS Energy has been corporate members of Weld Australia for some time now—already being a member when I started in my current role as Asset Integrity Specialist two years ago. The company was already a part of Weld Australia’s Power Generation Group, which is made up of power station operators and maintainers from around Australia. This includes sub-groups for different focuses such as Process Safety, Asset Integrity and PG9 (welding).”

“These Groups bring everyone together from similar areas of the industry and provide a really good learning and sharing platform for the industry, and are one of the main reasons for CS Energy’s membership. The networking opportunities are great and allow us to reach out for advice or connect with engineering services that may be presenting during the meetings. For example, the PG9 group specifically is great for developing, qualifying and sharing weld procedures amongst the members.”

“Weld Australia is also a great body to bounce questions off—they have a team of experts on-hand who are easily contactable and very helpful.” “Personally, I am finding the career development services that Weld Australia offer to be great and provide a clear pathway. There are a lot of courses available that I’m interested in, particularly in the welding coordination and inspection space.”

“Weld Australia has been really positive and accommodating throughout all the study I’ve done with them so far. Recently, I’ve completed the International Welding Inspector - Basic course through Weld Australia. I found it a really positive, flexible experience. I was able to do most of the study online from home, with just the practical and exam done on-site. All the course content was very relevant, and the lecturer Cornelis was very knowledgeable.”

“Australia is transitioning into the renewable energy era. With that comes a lot of new projects, which require a highly skilled workforce. I think Weld Australia is leading the way in terms of upskilling the next generation in the welding industry. Their programs with the welding simulators, and partnerships with the TAFEs and schools are playing a big role in securing the skills needed for Australia’s renewable energy transition. This will go a long way to having a quality workforce and keeping jobs in Australia.” Mathew Billman (Quality Manager, UNEEK) “Uneek joined Weld Australia because they are the peak industry body—they are the number one go to for welding.”

“We recently undertook a range of certifications with Weld Australia, including AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials, EN 15085 Railway applications — Welding of railway vehicles and components, and DIN 2303 Welding and allied processes - Quality requirements to be met by production and maintenance companies for military products.”

“I had actually worked with Weld Australia in my previous role for certification to AS/NZS ISO 3834. The whole experience was trouble free. I had such a good experience with the certification process the first time, I enlisted the help of Weld Australia again.”

“The auditor, Victor Blain, was very professional, easy to work with, and had great knowledge on the subject. He was able to provide meaningful feedback on improvements in the business. The whole auditing process was a pleasure, right from the beginning. The entire team is very responsive and always happy to help.”

“Weld Australia also benefits the welding industry as a whole. Weld Australia, and their CEO Geoff Crittenden, are pushing the importance of Australian content and skills in welding. We are operating in an industry where the go to is always offshoring, from places like India and China. It is impossible to compete on price with product from these countries. What Geoff is doing— making it known how important local content is for major projects—is good for all Australian businesses.”

Weld Australia Membership Types • Individual Membership: Open to apprentices, tradesmen, inspectors, supervisors, technologists, engineers, academics and others with an interest in welding. • Corporate Membership: Best suited to micro, small and medium businesses. Corporate members have access to a range of exclusive and valuable resources, opportunities and events. • Premium Corporate Membership: Ideal for larger businesses, and businesses of any size wanting to take advantage of the premium offering to increase their exposure and visibility in the marketplace. • Technology Networks Membership: Technology Networks share resources for engineering innovative solutions to enhance safety, manage risk, reduce cost, and optimise operating efficiency. Technology

Network members are primes and Tier One contractors, major asset owners and state authorities. • Free Student and Apprentice Membership: As part of our commitment to nurturing the next generation of skilled welders in Australia, Weld Australia is offers free membership to students and apprentices. • Free TAFE Membership: Weld Australia is proud to support, and encourage development of, Australian

TAFEs and their teachers, which is why we are pleased to offer free membership to both.

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