such as Mainetec. Weld Australia’s regional committee will help support these businesses and advocate for their interests.” The event was a great opportunity for the local industry to see how the latest in welding technology can make a difference to their productivity. Time and again, members tell us that, more than anything, they value the networking opportunities that our events deliver. In our last member survey, an overwhelming number of respondents indicated that they’re eager to return to face-to-face events.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE LAUNCHES WELD AUSTRALIA’S MACKAY SUB-COMMITTEE Weld Australia recently celebrated the launch of our newly formed Mackay Committee with a technology showcase at BOC Mackay’s centre of welding. The event was co-hosted by BOC, Independent Welding Supplies, Diverseco and the Mackay Manufacturing Hub. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia) who opened the event, followed by a panel of welding industry experts who delivered interactive and engaging demonstrations featuring welding cobots, EWM welders, EWM Xnet welding management software, and Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulators. According to Crittenden, “Weld Australia is excited to launch its newest regional committee in Mackay. Manufacturing already contributes $20 billion a year to Queensland’s economy. We want to see this contribution expand as much as possible, and believe that regional areas have a key role to play.” “Mackay is already home to many first-class, innovative fabricators that service global markets,
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Many of our members tell us that the network, or community, aspect of membership is one of the key reasons they joined Weld Australia, or renew every year. That is why Weld Australia is reinvigorating its local State Committees and has already increased the number of technical events being held. We are also in the process of running smaller member events more often by establishing Regional Committees, such as that in Mackay. If you would like to help Weld Australia establish a Regional Committee in your local area, contact membership@weldaustralia.com.au.
