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Press Releases
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Argonics Visits Kinder 2011
Kinder and Co is proud to invite Argonics Ltd - International Sales Manager Bob Welker to visit our premises in Braeside.
Bob spent a week training all technical sales staff in the up to date correct application and usage for all Engineered Polyurethane Components supplied to Kinder ensuring that all staff are able to provide the most accurate and best product to all of our customers.
Distributors from Queensland Power Transmission Supplies – Ipswich Queensland and Inquip from Western Australia ... both in person and via Skype were able to take advantage of his expert tuition.
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AIMEX & BULKEX 2011
Just in case you missed us, Kinder & Co Pty Ltd recently attended both AIMEX & BULKEX trade exhibitions. Both exhibitions were held at Sydney Olympic Park Showgrounds and attracted record numbers, AIMEX drawing in a total of 17,382 visitors over the 4 days. And 9,488 visits over 3 days for BULKEX.
Taking advantage of the current Mining boom we were able to meet with many visitors, national and international by putting on show our latest product innovations on our mobile conveyor rig - showcasing all products from motorised head pulleys, belt cleaners, skirting arrangements, impact and standard weight belt supports, belt scales, tru-trac return trainers, safety and belt drift switches and wing and spiral pulleys.
Sales Engineers Marc Selby, Peter Wei and David Burns were all there to assist visitors and provide on the spot technical advice to passersby.
To see us at our next exhibition join us at Queensland Mining & Engineering from 24th to 26th July at Mackay Showgrounds Queensland.
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Kinder Participates in Industry Training.
(3 August 2011)
Staff training and development in the Extractive Industry is as important as ever. Increased Government regulations and demand for up to date qualifications have seen the need for further training and information regarding the latest trends and equipment available in the marketplace.
“Peoples’ education can quickly fall behind on the more efficient ways of doing things and the importance of safety,” said Managing Director of Kinder & Co., Mr Neil Kinder.
Kinder and Co were delighted to be able to host a training day for the Box Hill TAFE Cert 4 In Surface Extraction Operations students...demonstrating the correct application of Conveyor Hardware, assessing the appropriate product for Conveyor Tracking/Spillage and Managing Safety issues surrounding Conveyors.
Certainly the OH&S bar has been lifted in recent years and the significance of keeping people in the loop was evident in the discussions.
Charles Pratt Operations Manager (DipME), Peter Wei Senior Sales Engineer (B.Eng CHEM) and Marc Selby Sales Engineer (B MechEng) presented sessions on Flow and Anti Wear, Conveyor Transfer Points, Dust Sealing, Belt Protection Conveyor Guarding and Belt Tracking.
Utilizing the Mobile Display Trailer proved a useful demonstration tool allowing each participant a close look at the correct positioning of equipment on a working conveyor, and demonstrating clearly what does what.
Kinder and Co has developed an excellent relationship with the IQA and CMPA since the company’s inception in 1985 and prides itself on its innovative products that provide Bulk Materials Handling Solutions to the extractive industry.
All Sales Engineers regularly appear as guest speakers at industry events and conferences, using their knowledge to educate the attendees.
As industry leaders they can be relied on to bring the latest technology to the marketplace.
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Kinder announces move to new Warehouse.
(29 June 2010)
There are exciting developments afoot at Kinder & Co with the opening of our new office and warehouse facility.
Reflecting our growth after 25 years of service to the mining, quarrying, grain and bulk material handling industries , our new facility at 7 Helen Kob Drive Braeside, Victoria, will deliver a further improvement in customer service.
Our actual contact details will remain unchanged.
The new facility will help us streamline our parts management systems meaning we can further speed our parts and service supply times to you. Of course, moving to a new 3000 square metre premises will mean we can also carry a larger inventory and wider selection of parts.
While our cross section of clients has grown over the past 25 years, we’re keen to ensure every client still receives the best possible support and that means parts when you need them to reduce production downtime.
Essentially the outcome and objective of our move is one that will be familiar to many of our valued clients – we’re making things better.
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Kinder announces supply agreement with Bi-State Rubber Inc.
(8 June 2010)
Kinder & Co is pleased to announce a supply agreement with one of America’s leading custom industrial rubber manufacturers, Bi-State Rubber Inc.
Bi-State Rubber manufactures custom conveyor belting for a range of industrial applications as well as weigh feeder belts, shot blast belts, magnetic separators.
Weigh feeder belts are available with a range of flanges and sidewall designs and can be mechanically spliced or vulcanised endless. In addition tumble and shot blast belts are manufactured.
The company’s cleated magnetic separator belting features an improved bonding process which hot vulcanises 25mm x 25mm cleats to the base belt making them an integral part of the belt top cover. The tough and reliable separator belts are available in a range of standard sizes as replacement belts for common brand separation equipment.
In addition Air Slide fabrics are constructed using the newer needled technology which offer cconsistent air permeability ensuring even flow of particulate compared to traditional woven constructed material.
The company also provides a range of custom designed flue duct and metal bellows expansion joints using a variety of materials making them suitable for many industrial applications. Metal bellows expansion joints are available in a range of configurations including single unrestrained, tied single, universal unrestrained, tied universal, pressure balanced or externally pressurised.
Founded in 1970 the privately owned company has customers and business relationships worldwide in the cement, quarrying, foundry and die-cast industries.
Kinder & Co managing director, Neil Kinder, said the relationship offered the Australian industry a high quality, reliable alternative.
“Together Kinder & Co and Bi-State Rubber have vast experience serving the bulk materials handling industry. We are pleased to be able to offer one of the belting and conveying industries best known brands exclusively in Australia as well as provide customers with our normal high levels of service and support.”
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Charles Pratt Operations Manager Appointment
(2 June 2010)
Leading independent bulk materials handling solutions provider, Kinder & Co, is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Pratt to the position of Operations Manager.
Previously Sales Manager with Kinder & Co, Mr Pratt will now assume combined responsibility for sales management, marketing, engineering, and warehouse in the new role which reflects Kinder’s continued growth in key mining, quarrying and bulk material handling sectors.
Mr Pratt said he was pleased the position would combine his engineering, marketing, sales and client relationship skills.
“Kinder & Co’s focus on product development and innovation has been evident in key market sectors for the past 25 years and I am keen to continue that program.
“This role provides a terrific opportunity to build on Kinder & Co’s past success and forges a pathway for a bright future. We have a range of exciting new developments and products in the pipeline as Kinder continues its focus on delivering bulk material handling solutions.
“We will continue to introduce a range of engineering solutions to material handling issues as well as supply some of the world’s best materials, ideas and products to ensure our clients realise their highest level productivity goals.” |
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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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