ABHR recounts the industry’s night of nights and winners of the Australian Bulk Handling Awards.
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre was the setting to a momentous night for the Australian Bulk Handling Awards.
The gala dinner and awards ceremony returned to Melbourne in September as companies and industry figures from across the bulk-handling industry gathered to celebrate the achievements of the sector’s best and brightest.
The Australian Bulk Handling Awards were held alongside the 2024 Mercury Awards, which recognised achievements of the Australian logistics industry. The dual awards night was hosted by television personality Sarah Jones.
“We saw some very well-deserving winners in the Mercury and Bulk Awards who have worked very hard in the logistics and bulk handling sector for the past couple of years. We can’t wait to see Bulk Conference and awards continue to grow going forward,” said Lauren Chartres, events manager and show director at Prime Creative Media.
Dr Jon Roberts was recognised with the 2024 A.W. Roberts Award for his achievements and contributions as a young engineer in the bulk solids handling industry.
The Australian Society for Bulk Solids Handling bestowed its award to the organisation’s deputy chair, Professor Craig Wheeler, for his achievements in the field of belt conveying and bulk solids.
The entry from Sugar Terminals Limited, Gladstone Ports Corporation and Linear Engineering was crowned the Bulk Handling Facility of the Year Award winner. Jenike & Johanson, TUNRA Bulk Solids and Allied Grain Systems were also nominated.
The project saw Linear Engineering work in collaboration with the Gladstone Port Corporation and Sugar Terminals Limited to create a common user facility capable of exporting more commodities. Linear Engineering was engaged to design modifications to existing equipment and new equipment necessary for the operation of the existing shiploader with other commodies.
“It is a tremendous honour. We’ve worked hard for three or four years to develop this project in Bundaberg, and we’re very pleased with the result,” said Richard Hughes, assets and engineering manager at Sugar Terminals Limited.
Control Systems Technology won the Innovative Technology Award.
The company’s Mass and Volume Measuring System packages a Lidar volumetric laser scanner with high-accuracy belt weigher and CST-integrated software.
“We are honoured to be recognised for our innovation in bulk handling. Our Mass and Volume Measurement System exemplifies CST’s commitment to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance operational accuracy, productivity, and safety for our clients worldwide,” said Ian Burrell, chief executive officer of CST.
Jenike & Johanson, Anval International and E.M.S Tech were also nominated for the category.
The final Bulk Award winner was TS Global with the Supplier of the Year award. Lincom Group was the other finalist. TS Global specialises in high-quality conveyor and polyurethane accessories which help mines, quarries, ports and more sectors across Australia.
“TS Global is a privately owned Australian company and we compete with some of the bigger companies from around the world. I think we serve our clients and the conveyor industry quite well. For a small team, we do an exceptional job, and it is my job on a daily basis to lead an incredible team that are motivated and committed to a common goal,” TS Global general manager Graham Holford said.