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Join us in welcoming Escavox to the RWTA Family

Escavox provides independent and objective data on the performance of fresh food supply chains, from farm to retail shelf, so better informed decisions can be made about the management of product and investments in the supply chain.

Escavox provides independent and objective data on the performance of fresh food supply chains, from farm to retail shelf, so better informed decisions can be made about the management of product and investments in the supply chain.

For more information please contact Brad Cooper
bcooper@escavox.com
Mobile: 0407 590 930
https://www.escavox.com/

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Interview with Escavox

You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Escavox, New Members of the RWTA.

It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Luke Wood, CEO and Director of Escavox.

Chill out, sit back and enjoy!

You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Escavox, New Members of the RWTA.

 It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Luke Wood, CEO and Director of Escavox.

Chill out, sit back and enjoy!

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Arbon Drive Thru Loading Dock Design Virtual Demonstration

Here is a recording of a customised Drive-Thru Loading Dock Design virtual presentation with Arbon Equipment and Rite-Hite.

For RWTA Members they organised a live equipment demonstration to showcase their product solutions, answer questions and address concerns regarding your operations.

Topics Covered:

  • Preventing contamination at the loading dock

  • Controlling temperature and humidity to prevent spoiled or damaged goods

  • Solutions and ideas to address standards and inspections when it comes to food manufacturing and distribution facilities

  • Saving energy in refrigerated or cold storage environments

Here is a recording of a customised Drive-Thru Loading Dock Design virtual presentation with Arbon Equipment and Rite-Hite.

For RWTA Members they organised a live equipment demonstration to showcase their product solutions, answer questions and address concerns regarding your operations.

Topics Covered:

  • Preventing contamination at the loading dock

  • Controlling temperature and humidity to prevent spoiled or damaged goods

  • Solutions and ideas to address standards and inspections when it comes to food manufacturing and distribution facilities

  • Saving energy in refrigerated or cold storage environments

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Interview with Vative

You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Vative, New Members of the RWTA.

It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Theo Pappas, CEO for Vative.

Chill out, sit back and enjoy!

You would have seen recently the flyer introducing Vative, New Members of the RWTA.

 It is our pleasure today to share this 10-minute encounter with Theo Pappas, CEO for Vative.

Chill out, sit back and enjoy!

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Cold Storage Business Available For Acquisition – Melbourne’s Western Suburbs

A substantial cold storage business, based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, is now available for acquisition.

A substantial cold storage business, based in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, is now available for acquisition.

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We would like to welcome Symmetry Solar as a New Member of the RWTA

Symmetry Solar specialize exclusively in large-scale, commercial, and utility scale sales and installations. Offering a bespoke service that focusses not only on delivering an exceptional product, Symmetry is unique in providing customers with a tailored end-to-end experience.

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Mandatory Vaccination Advice for Employers

For those who missed it on Friday, here is the RWTA webinar regarding Mandatory Vaccination Advice for Employers.

John Sneddon, Partner at Shand Taylor Lawyers shed some light on this topic and we opened the floor to questions.
Put aside 40 minutes to learn more.

*We did not manage to pull Teams into line, so the format looks odd, we were unable to rectify this prior to going to air, apologies.

For more information and should you want to contact John Sneddon, Partner of Shand Taylor Lawyers, his contact details are below;

jsneddon@shandtaylor.com.au

(07) 3307 4504

https://www.shandtaylor.com.au/john-sneddon

For those who missed it on Friday, here is the RWTA webinar regarding Mandatory Vaccination Advice for Employers.

John Sneddon, Partner at Shand Taylor Lawyers shed some light on this topic and we opened the floor to questions.  
Put aside 40 minutes to learn more.

*We did not manage to pull Teams into line, so the format looks odd, we were unable to rectify this prior to going to air, apologies.

For more information and should you want to contact John Sneddon, Partner of Shand Taylor Lawyers, his contact details are below;

jsneddon@shandtaylor.com.au

(07) 3307 4504

https://www.shandtaylor.com.au/john-sneddon

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AMERICOLD ACQUIRES LAGO COLD STORES.

Americold has announced that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brisbane based Lago Cold Stores (“Lago”), an operator of three temperature-controlled storage facilities in Brisbane, Australia, totalling 6.8 million cubic feet, for a purchase price of A$106.4 million, including certain taxes and expenses.

Americold has announced that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brisbane based Lago Cold Stores (“Lago”), an operator of three temperature-controlled storage facilities in Brisbane, Australia, totalling 6.8 million cubic feet, for a purchase price of A$106.4 million, including certain taxes and expenses.

This acquisition will add three strategically-located assets to their footprint in Brisbane and increasing their presence in Australia to more than 56 million cubic feet. 

Lago Cold Stores operates three temperature-controlled storage facilities in Brisbane, Australia, totaling 6.8 million cubic feet and 30,000 pallet positions.  One facility is owned, totalling 5.4 million cubic feet, and the other two facilities are leased.  Lago serves approximately 60 customers. 

Lago is strategically located near the Port of Brisbane and is adjacent to one of Americold’s Brisbane facilities, and is complementary to the Company’s footprint in the local market. 

The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval, and is expected to close later in 2021.

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Should I be vaccinated?

Is there a difference between the two options of Astra Zeneca and Pfizer? Is COVID just like the flu?

These questions and more answered by a GP, Dr Louise Gardiner.

Take 10 minutes to learn more!

Is there a difference between the two options of Astra Zeneca and Pfizer? Is COVID just like the flu?

 These questions and more answered by a GP, Dr Louise Gardiner.

Take 10 minutes to learn more!

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Interview with NABERS Director, Carlos Flores

Today, Marianne Kintzel is speaking with Carlos Flores, Director of NABERS to discuss how the accelerate Program can benefit the Cold Chain. Take 20 minutes to learn more.

To participate in the program please register your interest HERE.

Today, Marianne Kintzel is speaking with Carlos Flores, Director of NABERS to discuss how the accelerate Program can benefit the Cold Chain. Take 20 minutes to learn more.

To participate in the program please register your interest HERE.

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Pandemic Drives Shift in Demand for Cold Storage in Australia

Although stock levels have risen markedly during the pandemic, the cold storage sector across Australia remains at 0% vacancy.

There is extremely limited cold storage supply in Australia.

Although stock levels have risen markedly during the pandemic, the cold storage sector across Australia remains at 0% vacancy.

The federal government’s $1.46 billion Modern Manufacturing Strategy, released late in 2020, could expand logistics activity in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage sectors and continue to grow demand for industrial floorspace, such as cold storage.

Please take the time to read this, it’s very timely information and supports the difficulty in finding space most places in Australia presently.

https://www.realcommercial.com.au/news/pandemic-drives-shift-in-demand-for-cold-storage

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