FRANK VALE TECH TOUR 2022

Earlier this month, the RWTA, in conjunction with Swisslog and ASKIN Performance Panels, launched the inaugural 'RWTA Frank Vale Tech Tour'.

This tour gathered Frank Vale Award participants, emerging leaders in the Australian Cold Chain,  to attend multiple automated sites in Sydney. Not without difficulty, this was an exercise in patience as COVID affected many attempts to proceed over the last 2 years.

This opportunity was to encourage these cold chain future leaders to meet one another, network, and experience first-hand the future of their careers in automation.

Companies visited included the likes of Blum Group, Linfox, Bevchain and Coles. Experiencing the use of how automation can improve the working processes of warehouse and maximising the output of the existing labour force to promote safety and productivity was incredible for all who attended.  

"The tour was a fantastic opportunity to see automation in a variety of sites. It was beneficial having Swisslog present to provide insight into the technology and how it might be integrated into our existing operations.”

Liam Neilly, Frank Vale Award Winner 2021

“Thank you for hosting a fantastic day that was insightful and a great opportunity to catch up with the Frank Vale participants.”

Demi Hiriaki Frank Vale Award Winner 2019

The Frank Vale Award has been awarded annually since 1993.

This award is to acknowledge driven, emerging leaders within the industry. They must be 35 years of age or younger, have worked in the cold chain industry for a minimum of three years and have demonstrated to their employers that they have the potential to become future leaders; to make a positive contribution to the development of the Australian Cold Chain Industry.

State Finalists and their partners travel as special guests of the RWTA to attend the Annual RWTA Conference and Exhibition, with all travel, conference registration, accommodation and meal expenses of the State Finalist’s, and their partners, being met by the RWTA.

Attending the RWTA Conference and Exhibition provides State Finalists with an outstanding opportunity to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the Australian Cold Chain Industry, along with the opportunity to meet many of the key players.

This prestigious award, now in its 28th year, provides a unique opportunity for employers to acknowledge the contributions and talents of outstanding young professionals, our future leaders of the Australian Cold Chain. Participation in the Frank Vale Award is a truly rewarding experience for all involved. Previous candidates speak of the great sense of personal pride they experienced, upon learning that their employer had nominated them for this acclaimed Industry Award. They also speak of the personal and professional growth that accompanies the experience.

The National Award Winner is flown to the United States of America to compete on an international stage annually.

The RWTA would like to acknowledge Swisslog for organising their automation partners to create an unforgettable day and to ASKIN Performance Panels for the sponsorship and the continued support of the RWTA Frank Vale Award.