Conference 2024: Set Point 3 Degrees of Difference, Expert Dr Ian Jenson Presenting
Ian Jenson will unpack groundbreaking findings that challenge the long-held standard of -18°C for frozen food.
Dr Ian Jenson
We are on the brink of a Cold Storage Revolution.
Ian Jenson will unpack groundbreaking findings that challenge the long-held standard of -18°C for frozen food.
Discover how emerging scientific insights propose not only potential cost reductions and lower carbon emissions, but also foster global trade efficiencies.
Three degrees difference to make the cold chain a more sustainable sector is a robust international conversation taking place.
Dr Ian Jenson is a food microbiologist who has worked in the areas of industrial fermentation, fermented foods, and meat safety over his entire career.
He is the Principal of FIRST Management Pty Ltd, a consulting company dedicated to Food Innovation Research Science and Technology Management.
Enhance your experience of Victoria and extend your stay! More information here.
There is still time to book your spot for the RWTA Brisbane Golf Day!
Join us for an engaging day of golf, networking and fun.
QLD Golf Day 03 Jun 2024
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** Special GOLD Sponsorship Opportunity **
Join us for an engaging day of golf, networking and fun.
Enhance your visibility and become a Sponsor.
** Special GOLD Sponsorship Opportunity **
This popular option includes up to 2 teams of players and a dedicated hole you can customise with your brand + catering will be organised for you. That's right! gourmet sliders and drinks will be offered to all players throughout the day on your behalf!
More packages available, listed below.
Last Call for Pre-Conference Golf Booking
Bookings close tomorrow 8th May, get in quick. Payment must be made to RWTA, by 08MAY. Drop dead date.
BOOKING CLOSE TOMORROW!
*Pre-Conference Golf on Saturday 3rd August*
RACV Cape Schanck has undeniably one of the most beautiful Golf Courses in Australia.
This year, we have a pre-conference treat for a STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER OF PLAYERS. First in, best dressed.
18 holes of Golf will commence from 9am onwards: each group of 4 players will start on the same hole, 10 minutes apart (no shotgun start).
The price per person is $135 + GST (includes green fees + electric cart only).
Bookings close tomorrow on Wednesday 8th May COB
Payment must be received on booking
No bookings will be accepted after this time
PLEASE NOTE: Payment must be made to RWTA, by 8TH MAY. Drop dead date.
Your booking will be accepted only once payment has been made, submitting your name will not guarantee you a spot.
This is not a typical RWTA Golf Day. There are no meals served and no sponsored drinks cart. RWTA Staff will not be in attendance, RACV Cape Schanck Golf Club staff will look after you.
Enhance your experience of Victoria and extend your stay! More information here.
Book Now for the Mental Health First Aid Online Course - 15th and 22nd May
We have a few spots left, don't miss out!
Mental Health First Aid Online Course
We have a few spots left, don't miss out!
Wednesday, 15th May 2024 & Wednesday, 22nd May 2024
Online zoom sessions [QLD time]
Increase Freezer Temperatures and Reduce carbon Emissions
Storing frozen food at -15°C, instead of the industry standard -18°C can reduce freezer energy consumption by 10-11% without any noticeable impact on product safety, texture, taste or nutritional value.
Increase Freezer Temperatures and Reduce carbon Emissions
Storing frozen food at -15°C, instead of the industry standard -18°C can reduce freezer energy consumption by 10-11% without any noticeable impact on product safety, texture, taste or nutritional value.
Read the twelve-month results of a landmark study that could change the temperature at which we store frozen food, leading to significant carbon emission reductions and cost savings.
Pre-Conference Golf Opportunity at Cape Schanck, Limited numbers book now
This year, we have a pre-conference treat for a STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER OF PLAYERS. First in, best dressed. Bookings close 8th May, get in quick.
BOOK NOW! Strickly Limited Numbers Available!
*Pre-Conference Golf on Saturday 3rd August*
RACV Cape Schanck has undeniably one of the most beautiful Golf Courses in Australia.
This year, we have a pre-conference treat for a STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER OF PLAYERS. First in, best dressed.
18 holes of Golf will commence from 9am onwards: each group of 4 players will start on the same hole, 10 minutes apart (no shotgun start).
The price per person is $135 + GST (includes green fees + electric cart only).
Bookings close on Wednesday 8th May COB
Payment must be received on booking
No bookings will be accepted after this time
PLEASE NOTE:
Payment must be made to RWTA, by 8TH MAY. Drop dead date.
Your booking will be accepted only once payment has been made, submitting your name will not guarantee you a spot.
This is not a typical RWTA Golf Day. There are no meals served and no sponsored drinks cart. RWTA Staff will not be in attendance, RACV Cape Schanck Golf Club staff will look after you.
Enhance your experience of Victoria and extend your stay! More information here.
GridBeyond closes €52M Series C funding round to continue its platform evolution and invest in new & existing markets
GridBeyond closes €52M Series C funding round
Smart energy company GridBeyond has successfully concluded a €52M Series C financing round to support the scale-up of the business. The company will use the funding to support its international expansion, expand its existing US presence significantly and continue its investment in R&D to facilitate the delivery of a global zero-carbon future.
For more information please read the press release
RWTA Conference and Exhibition 2024: Rob Edwards to present on 4-6 August
We are thrilled to have Rob Edwards OAM CSP present at our upcoming conference in Cape Schanck, 4-6 August 2024.
Looking after the most important asset in your business - People!
We are thrilled to have Rob Edwards OAM CSP present at our upcoming conference in Cape Schanck, 4-6 August 2024.
With the pressures of modern business, looking after people’s well-being has never been more important. While entertaining and motivating, success comes from the immediate actions audiences take away to look after their most important asset – themselves! It’s a seriously valuable time-out for people to refocus and it’s also a powerful ‘we care’ signal from the organisation.
Rob’s experience working with people at all levels of business, cardiac patients, elite athletes, remote island communities and women’s groups has evolved a communication style that genuinely connects with audiences.
Rob has been speaking professionally for over 20 years with the purpose of providing meaningful and memorable experiences that motivate people to focus on getting the best out of themselves.
RWTA New Member Alert: Welcome to PENSA Doors!
We are pleased to introduce PENSA Doors, specialising in high-performance doors for the cold storage sector. With innovative designs like the HYPERFREEZE and HYPERCHILL, PENSA Doors enhances efficiency in cold environments with advanced insulation and automatic features.
Welcome to PENSA Doors, New Member of the RWTA
We are pleased to introduce PENSA Doors, specialising in high-performance doors for the cold storage sector. With innovative designs like the HYPERFREEZE and HYPERCHILL, PENSA Doors enhances efficiency in cold environments with advanced insulation and automatic features.
Click here to download their brochure.
For more information:
Contact Mike Turbull
T: +61 422 761 121
E: mike.turnbull@pensadoors.com
VIC Networking breakfast 24th May on Burnout Prevention BOOK NOW
Your favorite Networking Breakfast is coming up soon, book now!
Your favorite Networking Breakfast is coming up soon, book now!
Liz Tully will talk about mental health in the workplace, changes in legislation and how to lead individuals and companies through the process to be compliant.
Details are below.
Last Call for Early Bird Registrations for RWTA Conference and Exhibition
**Last Call Early Bird Registrations. These great rates offered for the early bird registrations close strictly on the 15th April. Book your accommodation, don’t miss out on limited rooms.
Last Call Early Bird Registrations
** These great rates offered for the early bird registrations close strictly on the 15th April. Book your accommodation, don’t miss out on limited rooms! **
1. Please ensure that you, register:
2. Book your accomodation at the hotel here:
3. Book in your Partner here:
Partners are invited to attend all the social events and have a daily event to attend while you are in the conference. There’s a Hands-on Tapas and Gin inspired cooking extravaganza the first day and then a luxurious Thermal Springs Experience on the second. To book them in you just need to include them in your own conference registration.
Enhance your experience of Victoria and extend your stay! More information here.
RWTA Mental Health First Aid Online Course in May
(Online) Courses in May, Wednesday 15th & 22nd
Reserve your spot now!
Wednesday, 15th May 2024 & Wednesday, 22nd May 2024
Online zoom sessions [QLD time]
Time is Ticking: Early Bird Rates Available until 15APR Only
Take advantage of our Early Bird rates. Book and Pay before the 15th of April to save on your registration! Quick link to registration
RWTA Conference and Exhibition
Take advantage of our Early Bird rates. Book and Pay before the 15th of April to save on your registration!
We can't wait to welcome you to Cape Schanck in the Mornington Peninsula, Sunday 4th to Tuesday 6th August
Enhance your experience of Victoria and extend your stay! More information here.
RWTA New Member Alert: Welcome to SLR Trans!
Welcoming RWTA’s newest Member, cold chain warehouse and logistics company, SLR Trans! 250+ refrigerated vehicles and 8, 000 pallets of temperature-controlled storage at their state-of-the-art facility in Archerfield, Brisbane.
Welcoming RWTA’s newest Member, cold chain warehouse and logistics company, SLR Trans!
SLR Trans have 250+ refrigerated vehicles and 8, 000 pallets of temperature-controlled storage at their state-of-the-art facility in Archerfield, Brisbane.
Opening in May 2024, they will be servicing Australia from their main distribution centre.
Their capability includes X-Docking freight, storing palletised refrigerated freight, pick/pack customer orders, unloading reefer containers and specialising in last mile delivery space.
Ranging from one carton to FTL, they have a large fleet of refrigerated vehicles ranging from a MR/HR Trucks to B-Doubles that service both local and linehaul customers freight across all major cities in Australia.
For more information, click the link here.
Call Godwin Bastion now!
0432456707
sales@slrtrans.com
RWTA New Member Alert: Interview with SLR Trans
To welcome new member of the RWTA, Marianne went to visit SLR Trans at their site at Archerfield in Brisbane, which is to open a few weeks after Easter.
To welcome new member of the RWTA, Marianne went to visit SLR Trans at their site at Archerfield in Brisbane, which is to open a few weeks after Easter.
It’s always a pleasure to fostering strong connections within our industry, and face to face is always best!
Take a couple of minutes to meet Godwin Bastion, National Sales Manager of SLR Trans.
A Message from the Australian Refrigeration Council
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has recommended inclusion of a refrigerant analyser as an essential item of refrigeration and air conditioning workshop equipment, even though it is not a legal licensing requirement.
The importance of refrigerant analysers
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has recommended inclusion of a refrigerant analyser as an essential item of refrigeration and air conditioning workshop equipment, even though it is not a legal licensing requirement.
The national licensing body for Australia’s refrigeration technicians and businesses says refrigerant analysers are a sound investment in protecting against the hazards of inadvertently using contaminated refrigerant.
ARC chief executive officer Glenn Evans
ARC chief executive officer Glenn Evans said it was vital for both commercial and safety reasons that climate control technicians know what gas they are handling.
“This applies to everyone working in climate control, but it’s a particular challenge in the automotive sector, where you might not know a vehicle’s service history,” he said.
“Having an analyser is insurance against the potentially serious consequences for you, your staff and your customers that having contaminated gas can cause.
“Consider the workshop that unknowingly recovered contaminated refrigerant from a customer vehicle, and thereby contaminated its workshop equipment and several other customer cars.
“That’s a costly problem to fix, but an even greater risk is where a system might have been illegally charged with a flammable refrigerant, and that can lead to serious injuries.”
Mr Evans said there was a wide range of analysers available, some at surprisingly low cost, which would prevent such problems before they happened.
“People who bring in a car with contaminated gas might not know it, but the damage will be done just the same, unless you analyse the gas before working on it” he said.
The QLD Golf Day is on 3rd June - BOOK NOW
QLD Golf Day 2024
03 Jun 2024 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Brisbane Golf Club, 70 Tennyson Memorial Ave, Yeerongpilly QLD 4105
The QLD Golf Day is being held on the Monday 3rd June 2024
This is a great opportunity to network with other professionals from the Cold Chain Industry. Enjoy a round of golf in a beautiful setting, and win some amazing prizes.
All levels welcome!
Badger Corporate Wear Available Now
Badger is excited to announce the launch of their new corporate range tailored specifically for the needs of busy logistics professionals.
Badger is excited to announce the launch of their new corporate range tailored specifically for the needs of busy logistics professionals.
As an RWTA member and trusted partner in providing workwear and PPE solutions, Badger understand the importance of keeping your team looking professional and on brand.
Badger's new corporate range includes a wide selection of corporate shirts, jackets, vests, trousers, and shoes, all available at special pricing exclusive to RWTA members.
Badger offer customised options such as embroidery and heat press methods to brand with your logo, ensuring a polished look for your team.
Visit the Badger website to explore the range and elevate your corporate attire.
For pricing and samples, please contact the Badger team at sales@badgeraustralia.com.au.
RWTA New Member Alert: Aliro Group
Aliro is a property development, investment and funds management group that works with wholesale capital partners to establish, grow and actively manage predominantly sector-specific property funds, delivering enduring value for both customers and partners.
Welcome to our Newest Member Aliro Group!
Aliro is a property development, investment and funds management group that works with wholesale capital partners to establish, grow and actively manage predominantly sector-specific property funds, delivering enduring value for both customers and partners.
Their success stems from partnering with aligned investors, tenants and asset owners. They deliver prime industrial warehouses and estates across the eastern seaboard with a current value on completion in excess of $7.5 billion.
To date, Aliro has delivered four specialised cold store facilities (~68,000sqm of GLA) with a desire to expand their cold store facility portfolio. Aliro is proud to support the continued development of the world class Australian Cold Chain.
Current Tenants of Aliro’s cold store developments include Woolworths, Chobani, Harris Farm, Bread Solutions and Karras Cold Logistics.
Aliro’s confidence in Australia’s Cold Chain has led to the current speculative development of three freezer facilities (~35,000sqm of GLA) in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
These figures are as at 31st December 2023, and relate to both Aliro’s investment vehicles and development mandates.
For more information, contact
Jason Blake
Development Director (VIC)
jblake@aliro.com.au
Mobile: 0438 733 560
GridBeyond’s latest white paper looks at risk and return for battery storage
GridBeyond’s latest white paper looks at risk and return for battery storage. The paper also looks at the battery storage models, associated risks and potential profitability.
Battery storage investors are witnessing a shifting landscape in the sector, navigating the complexities of tolls, floors, and merchant models. As the energy storage market matures, there is a discernible trend suggesting increasing investor comfort with associated risks.
While tolling arrangements and floor prices act to provide a predictable income, the merchant model, where revenues are tied to market prices, introduces an element of risk but also the potential for higher returns. As stakeholders gain a deeper understanding of the risk-return dynamics within the battery storage sector, a more balanced and informed investment landscape emerges.
This trend signifies a maturing market where investors are progressively embracing the potential of battery storage assets while strategically managing associated risks, says GridBeyond’s latest white paper ‘Tolls, floors and merchant models: Do higher risks mean higher returns for battery storage investors?’ by Scott Berrie, Asset Development Director at GridBeyond.
The paper also looks at the battery storage models, associated risks and potential profitability.
There are numerous financing options available for battery storage assets including tolling model, merchant model and trading opportunities like Frequency Response Services, Capacity Market and Balancing Mechanism (BM), and wholesale market trading. High energy prices, capacity market auctions, new frequency response products, local flexibility tenders and pathfinder projects have further increased investor appetite for energy storage technologies. Investors are also getting more comfortable with the associated merchant risk and understand that in the absence of long-term or government-backed contracts, the market has created mechanisms that allow a route to market for battery systems says Scott Berrie.
Scott Berrie, Asset Development Director at GridBeyond commented:
“Storage assets are a great opportunities for businesses which can increase their revenues according to their strategy and objectives while moving towards net zero goals AI together with a suite of trading services, allow businesses to generate revenues allowing full access-to-market and to the most lucrative balancing services”.