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25th hallmarked by new image
As 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of Kinder and Co delivering bulk material handling solutions, clients will note a minor variation to the brand image and a major recommitment to delivering the best products, service and support in the industry, according to director, Neil Kinder.
Focussing on systems that deliver measurable increases in efficiency and productivity in a range of applications, Kinder has evolved to become on of Australia’s most innovative and responsive suppliers.
“Over the past decades Kinder’s range has grown to include solutions to just about any bulk materials handling issue,” Mr Kinder explained.
“While our products are noted for their advanced, but simple design, our client relationships have endured as a result of philosophy of doing things right – resisting taking short cuts or using cheaper options that may damage our reputation.
“To mark our anniversary year our branding will undergo subtle change – most notably the introduction of our new brand promise: ‘Made Better’,” Mr Kinder said.
“This proposition reflects what Kinder and Co is about and readily captures what dealing with us means. It is a promise of our service, of our products and our staff.
“ ‘Made Better’ is more than simple words - it is our guarantee to you: our products and service will continue to solve problems; and will make things better for your business.”
You will soon begin to see ‘Made Better’ adorn all our advertising and marketing materials as the business enters the coming decade.
“Our product range also continues to evolve,” Mr Kinder commented. “As innovation in design has long been a hallmark of our range we are pleased to continue that tradition with the recent introduction of the Haute range of magnetic separation equipment.
“Produced by the Shandong Haute Group and distributed in more than 20 countries, Haute magnetic separation equipment is notable for its reliable performance,” he said.
Available in several models for conveyor and chute applications in even the most arduous conditions, Haute magnetic separators will deliver reliable performance with minimal maintenance requirements.
In suspended or drum type, and in a range of sizes and configurations with manual or automated cleaning options, Haute magnetic separators are suitable for many applications in powder handling industries as a primary level risk management solution.
“Combined with other Kinder products, magnetic separators assist in maintaining consistency of product flow and minimised downtime – a combination that ensures productivity you can rely on,” Mr Kinder said. |
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Argonics named one of Michigan's 50 Companies to Watch
Argonics were presented with this award by the Edward Lowe Foundation.
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Supplier of the Year
At the third annual Australian Bulk Handling Awards, held in Sydney on 26 November 2008, Kinder & Co founder and Managing Director, Neil Kinder and Christine Kinder , proudly received the 2008 Supplier of the Year Award, presented in recognition of exemplary service, performance and customer commitment by a supplier to the Australian bulk handling sector.
Established in 1985, Kinder and Co is still a privately owned, family operated business, which has today grown to become a leading independent supplier and manufacturer of end-to-end solutions for the mining and manufacturing industry in Australia.
As a company that places family values as a high priority, company founders Neil (Managing Director) and Christine Kinder (Marketing Services Manager), are still very much a part of the day to day operations of the business, guiding the staff and sharing their own family values to build a culture that has been the envy of the industry for over 20 years.
“With an intimate understanding of the heavy process industry, our constant contact with the maintenance, planning and procurement specialists of our customers, keeps us tuned in to their every need” says Neil. “This has led us to become a solution driven company, offering lateral and out-of-the-box thinking, as we build ongoing partnerships with our customers.”
Committed to ‘corporate citizenship’, Kinder & Co has been busy initiating and implementing many new initiatives. This includes a greater environmental awareness, with an ongoing commitment to the introduction of environmentally friendly, longer life products and taking a proactive stance to choose sustainable and recyclable products. This commitment also led to the introduction of what is believed to be an industry first initiative. Once plastic components supplied by the company come to the end of their life cycle, by arrangement, clean and palletized components can be returned for recycling. This “cradle-to-cradle” solution prevents Kinder plastic conveyor components from ending up on a landfill tip.
With a continuous commitment to improve supply lines and support growing industries with reliable and on-demand parts and solutions, Kinder & Co now offers the most comprehensive range of stock belt conveyor hardware in Australia.
Looking towards the next 20 years, Neil Kinder said “we will remain committed to serving our customers and supporting the local industry, by being innovative and offering global solutions, introducing new product efficiencies, focusing on environmental benefits and continuing to strive for the service excellence our customers have come to expect.”
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Charles Pratt Sales Manager Announcement
After 3 years of loyal service as Sales Engineer with conveyor solutions specialist Kinder & Co, the company is very pleased to announce the promotion of Charles Pratt to Sales Manager.
Charles, a qualified engineer, quickly proved his abilities with the company and his technical knowledge, contribution and reliability has earned him a great deal of respect not only from the management and staff at Kinder & Co, but also from the company's clients.
Kinder & Co is recognised as a leading independent supplier and manufacturer of innovative and practical solutions to improve and maintain the running efficiency of conveyor and bulk materials handling equipment. |
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The Importance of Proper Conveyor System Maintenance Inspections
There is little doubt that belt conveyors and bucket elevators are two of the most reliable and economical ways to move materials from A to B. However, to ensure the longevity of this type of equipment, the issue of proper care and maintenance must be fully considered.
There are many reasons for conveyor failure, but regular inspection and subsequent planned preventative maintenance is always far more efficient and less costly than breakdown downtime and repair. And it should be noted that both conveyor belt and bucket elevator maintenance, not only includes proper care of the belt, but also includes care and maintenance of the hardware, which includes idlers, pulley, belt cleaners etc.
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Kinder & Co Looking to the Future With Component Recycling
Instead of paying to dispose of this waste in landfill, it makes much better business sense to recycle. The environmental benefits of recycling are undisputable and the economic benefits are clear.
Neil Kinder, Managing Director of Kinder & Co. said “with this scheme, we are taking a responsible approach to environmental leadership and in conjunction with our customers looking towards the future”... website
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Power Station roller revamp earns industry award
Conveyor component specialist Kinder & Co has played a pivotal role in an inaugural ‘Bulk Handling Award’ made recently to Alliance Yallourn (Truenergy / Silcar)
The power station is a 1,480 megawatt power station in the Latrobe Valley in Victoria that produces 23% of Victoria’s electricity. It is owned by Truenergy.
A High Commendation for Best practice in OH&S recognises Alliance Yallourn’s efforts to not only improve its conveyor operations, it also rewards the implementation of OH&S and risk management practices and policies that enhance the safety and health of employees and/or the general public
Kinder & Co’s innovative K-Polymer rollers are replacing the plant’s traditional heavy steel conveyor rollers in the 9km of fuel distribution conveyor systems.
With traditional steel rollers, Alliance Coal Delivery Team found the high potential risk of injury could be accredited to the manual handling of the steel rollers up long steep conveyor galleries. Maintenance teams routinely change out approximately 50 conveyor rollers a month. In fact one of Yallourn’s experienced team members actually suffered a lost time injury whilst conducting routine conveyor maintenance, so the company took positive action immediately.
This injury could be accredited to the weight factor of steel rollers multiplied by the amount of rollers changed out on a typical conveyor maintenance routine.
Inclines are steep, conveyor galleries narrow, some have stair access points, so lifting techniques and trolleys proved inadequate.
For Yallourn’s application, the weight reduction was generally 6kg less per roller (a traditional steel roller used by us weighs 12 .7kg). Team members handling and installing them were very impressed by the light weight benefit (50% lighter than steel rollers traditionally used).
What has been discernibly noticeable is the significant noise reduction in the trial area within the conveyor gallery.
Another noticeable safety and asset protection aspect gained was fire protection. Traditional steel rollers have been known to cause fires when the bearings fail and the collapsed rotating outer steel shell of the roller impacts on the roller frame, causing sparks and ignition with product residue(coal dust).
If the bearings were to fail on a polymer roller, the impact would be insignificant as the outer polymer shell has different characteristics than steel.
Durability was tested over a year, and there were no failures. The durability of the glass filled polymer casing has proven itself over time and not deteriorated in any way at all.
Kinder K-Polymer rollers are also fully recyclable and show power efficiencies during operation that are far superior to metal roller alternatives.
Now more than three years down the track, Alliance Yallourn has not had a single manual handling incident or roller failure with more than 1500 Kinder K-Polymer rollers installed to date .
The plant is now at trial stages with the application of Kinder K-Polymer 1800mm wide return rollers which weigh only 25kg as opposed to 85kg for traditional return rollers.
Noise reduction benefits not only both maintenance and operations personnel who work in and around the vicinity of conveyor galleries, but also contributes to keeping noise levels down to the surrounding public. |
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Polymer rollers produce savings, OH&S benefits
The 21-year-old Kinder & Co is recognised as a leading independent supplier and manufacturer of equipment used to improve and maintain the running efficiency of conveyor and bulk materials handling equipment. Its products are used for ore, quarried materials, grain, sugar, salt and coal....By Charles McDonald - Editor Bulk Handling Review
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New generation polymer conveyor rollers are fully recyclable
The successful penetration of polymer rollers as replacements on conveyors for traditional metal rollers has highlighted a new question. Are the rollers recyclable? “Yes most definitely “, say’s Neil Kinder, Director of Kinder & Co.
Even though the rollers are made of composite materials, these can be separated and shredded to be put into the recycling chain to produce, for example, fence posts as an alternative to CCA treated posts. The rollers do not contain PVC which is considered toxic and carcinogenic.
Due to the light weight construction of the product compared to steel, the new generation K-Polymer conveyor rollers are said to be much safer for manual handling and installation, particularly along conveyor inclines.
Considering that the Federal Government's Department of Employment Workplace Relations has publicly stated that back injuries account for about one third of all workers compensation costs and one third of all workplace injuries, site managers see lighter alternatives as a major benefit. They are also quiet with field reports showing a 10dBA reduction.
Because the roller is 50% lighter than steel the rollers they draw less energy. Rim drag is also low so savings can be made in the actual running of the conveyor. In terms of efficiency they are “New Generation”.
The head of US Boeing predicts many future travellers will be flying in plastic planes. All Boeing's popular 737 planes would be made from non-metal materials, or composites, in future, the BBC quoted Boeing's president Alan Mulally. Ahead of Britain's Farnborough Air Show, the US plane giant boss said "all future planes will be made out of composites" that do not corrode, and are strong and light.
Mr Kinder says the lighter properties of this new generation release of polymer rollers further reduces prospects of the archaic habit of employees lugging steel rollers up steep conveyor gantries and then manoeuvring them under structures into awkward positions.
"As the technology is light, maintenance crews can position them with far greater ease and with less risks of personal injury," said Mr kinder.
"But they are also robust - a truly heavy duty alternative to the steel shell roller and just as tough.
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