“THE BIGGER PICTURE” Wednesday 24Th July 2019 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
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TASMANIAN MINERALS, MANUFACTURING AND ENERGY CONFERENCE 2019 The Tailrace Centre, 1 Waterfront Drive, Riverside, Launceston “THE BIGGER PICTURE” Wednesday 24th July 2019 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Welcome and Introduction 8.30 am Ray Mostogl, TMEC Chief Executive Officer Welcome to Country 8.35 am Dr Aunty Patsy Cameron AO Patsy Cameron grew up on Flinders Island and can trace her Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage through her mother's line to four ancestral grandmothers: Pleenpereener, Wyerlooberer and Teekoolterme from the northeast Coastal Plains nation and Pollerelbener from the east coast Oyster Bay nation. At the head of her family is Teekoolterme's father, the revered Pairrebeener clansman and formidable warrior leader, Mannalargenna. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Archaeology and Geography, and a Master of Art in Tasmanian Aboriginal History. Her thought- provoking book Grease and Ocher: The blending of two cultures at the colonial sea frontier was published in 2011. In recognition of over three decades of dedicated work in Aboriginal education, community affairs and promoting cultural heritage Patsy was inducted onto the Tasmanian Women's Honour roll in 2006. Patsy received a prestigious Honoury Doctor of Letters from the University of Tasmania in 2016. She was invested with an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) on September 8, 2017, for distinguished service to the Indigenous community of Tasmania through the promotion of educational participation and achievement, and to the preservation of culture, custodianship and traditional knowledge. TMEC: Working Hard to Add Value 8.50 am Kent Wyllie, TMEC, General Manager Kent Wyllie has been with TMEC since 2017. Prior to his time with TMEC, Kent successfully ran KAW Training, a lifestyle and personal coaching business for 11 years. He has a Bachelor of Education from UTAS along with the University of Cape Town. Kent is continuing to support TMEC members by developing programs and partnerships to address key issues in TMEC membership sectors. Kent is also a keen amateur adventurer; these interests have led to the development of TMEC’s social responsibility events such as the Tassie is Better with Balance Multi Sport Event and this year’s Trans Tasmanian Challenge. Ongoing TMEC projects include Advanced Manufacturing Committee, Regional Insights Tour, “Tassie’s Better with Balance” Multisport Event, Advanced Welding, Training & Assessment Centre, Regional Employment Trial, Cert IV Leadership & Management course, Career Awareness in Fabrication, a joint project with TasTAFE on workforce skills development and the “Voice of Industry” football match. SESSION ONE Scaling the Heights – Collaborating to Solve an Issue 9.10 am Chris Johnson, Jayben Group, General Manager and Matthew Anderson, Grange Resources, Mining Manager The Savage River Mine has long battled geotechnical instability and steep walls to keep operators safe from rockfall utilising the innovative application of technology. This includes remotely controlled drill rigs, bulldozers, large excavators and a bespoke explosive loading machine. Following an incident in 2017 the site embarked on a journey to develop a method to scale the loose rock from walls and benches without putting personnel at risk. Through a collaborative approach with local engineering and fabrication firm Jayben, this dream is becoming a reality and a global opportunity. Chris Johnson leads a team of advanced manufacturers and product developers from Burnie focused on bringing world’s best practices and technology to Tasmania in the mobile plant industry, focusing on the mining and civil sectors. He is especially passionate about systematic approaches to product development and lean manufacturing as these systems will create long term sustainable development for the community. Matthew Anderson is the Mine Manager for Grange Resources and has been involved with the Savage River site for the last 15 years. During this time, he has been instrumental in devising and implementing much of the highly specialised, bespoke equipment in use at the mine and in developing systems of work to more fully utilise the unique capabilities available on site. Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing & Energy Council – Conference Program 2019 Page | 1 Blundstone – A Global Brand with a Local Heart 9.35 am Andrew Dickinson, Blundstone Australia, Senior Product Designer In 2020 Blundstone will celebrate its 150th anniversary, however their history goes back to the 1800s when the Blundstone family settled in Tasmania and set up a boot manufacturing business. The company manufactured leather footwear in Hobart up until 2007 and to this day continues to produce gumboots at its new factory in Moonah. After facing many challenges Blundstone is now a rapidly expanding global brand with an international supply chain, a worldwide market presence, and a growing workforce - it remains a proud Tasmanian family business, living up to its moto to “never stand still”. Andrew Dickinson has been a Senior Designer at Blundstone since 2017 and will be presenting on where Blundstone is now, and where it is heading as a Tasmanian design led company. BALT – Business Resource Efficiency Program 10.00 am Genevieve Cother, The Action Learning Institute, Business Development Manager The Business Resource Efficiency Program (BREP) is a partnership between the Tasmanian Government and BALT and is funded by the Tasmanian Government. It is a key action of Climate Action 21: Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2017-2021. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form small groups, learning with and from each other, to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and operating costs, and drive productivity gains. BREP commenced in April 2018, with 11 SMEs participating from across the north and north-west regions of Tasmania. Representatives from each business are pursuing individual projects, based on opportunities identified during a preliminary waste audit of operations. This presentation will include the lessons learnt so far and highlight opportunities for the manufacturing industry to reduce waste and support circular economies in the region, through the identification or creation of markets for secondary products and materials. Genevieve Cother is an action learning facilitator with Business Action Learning Tasmania (BALT) Ltd, an industry-based action learning cluster. Genevieve is an industrial designer and management systems consultant, specialising in sustainability and social innovation. Morning Tea 10.30 am Morning Tea is proudly sponsored by pitt&sherry SESSION TWO – TASMANIAN INDUSTRY, GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE Minister for Advanced Manufacturing & Defence Industries 11.00 am The Hon Will Hodgman MP Premier, Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Minister for Trade, Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Will Hodgman is Tasmania’s 45th Premier. Will was born and educated in Hobart, Tasmania. He graduated in Arts and Law at the University of Tasmania in 1993 and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania in 1994. In 1995, he worked in the United Kingdom with the Wiltshire County Council, prosecuting cases of child abuse and neglect. In 2002, Will was elected as a Liberal Member for Franklin in the Tasmanian House of Assembly and was appointed Deputy Leader of the Opposition. In March 2006, he became Leader of the Liberal Party and the State Opposition. At the 2014 State Election, Will led the Liberal Party to Government, securing the largest majority for any Government since the 25 member Parliament was established in 1998. He again led the Liberal Party to victory in 2018. He serves as a member or patron of numerous sporting and community organisations. Opportunity Abounds… 11.20 am Rear Admiral (Retired) Steve Gilmore, AM, CSC, DSG Defence Advocate As our Defence Advocate Rear Admiral Gilmore provides a strong and trusted voice for Tasmanian industries and service providers. Rear Admiral Gilmore provides strategic advice on focusing our engagement activities to further attract Defence, public and private investment whilst also identifying opportunities and knowledge of the sector in general. He works closely with Tasmanian industry to identify capability, better match industry to defence needs and to share advice and information with potential contractors. This role is invaluable in assisting government and industry stakeholders in navigating the Defence processes and practices in order to be at the forefront of future contributions and participation. The Blue Economy CRC and the Maritime Defence Innovation & Design Precinct 11.40 pm Michael van Balen AO, Australian Maritime College, Principal A capacity for generating, absorbing, and implementing scientific and technological advances, both basic and applied, is essential to the economic competitiveness of firms, regions, and nations. The emphasis on knowledge has led to heightened attention to the role of research universities as sources of new scientific and technological discoveries and of the skilled scientific, engineering, and technical personnel who will populate the new occupations and positions needed to transform ideas and blueprints into processes, products, and services. Mr van Balen will present on AMC’s contribution to the ‘knowledge economy’ in support of the bigger picture, highlighting the future potential of the Blue Economy CRC, and the development of the Maritime Defence Innovation and Design Precinct in