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| November 2008 |
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Welcome to the November edition of the ATS NSW newsletter |
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Congratulations to Peptech Animal Health, winner of the Australian Technology Showcase NSW Patrons' Award for Outstanding Export Achievement.
Please see news story below for full details, including our other finalists.
Pictured: The Hon. Ian Macdonald (MLC) and Dr Tim Trigg (Peptech Animal Health). |
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Latest news |
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ATS NSW Patrons' Award |
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The winner of the 2008 NSW ATS Patrons' Award was North Ryde biotechnology company Peptech Animal Health Pty Ltd for export market success with its innovative animal contraceptives, Suprelorin® and Ovuplant®.
The Award represents the culmination of more than 20 years of research and export market development by Dr Tim Trigg and Dr Paul Schober, and was presented to Dr Trigg by NSW Minister for State Development, The Hon. Ian Macdonald, at Government House on 29 October.
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GL McGavin |
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Hunter-based ATS member GL McGavin Pty Ltd has announced that electricity retailer Country Energy has begun using their Modiewark product to detect electrical leakage in power poles to improve work safety for its electricity network field employees. GL McGavin has developed a hand-held device that can detect the presence of electrical leakage from 20volts ac to 750kV from a distance.
Country Energy manages more than 200,000 kilometres of powerlines – including around 29,700 kilometres of single wire earth return (SWER) lines – and maintains 1.4 million power poles across urban, coastal, mountain, tableland and outback environments.
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Solar Sailor Holdings |
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Sydney technology company Solar Sailor Holdings has reported a series of recent international business wins with its unique solar and wind power systems for marine vessels.
Solar Sailor, an Alumni member of the ATS program, develops technology which consists of solar panels shaped like “wings” that are fitted to vessels and are capable of generating solar energy as well as capturing wind power.
The technology allows marine vessels to supplement the use of fuel with renewable energy, cutting their environmental emissions and fuel costs and improving passenger comfort.
Pollution from the world’s shipping is a major issue, and adoption of the Solar Sailor technology would be a step in reducing it. For example, world shipping consumes 2 billion barrels of oil per year, and contributes 5 to 6% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. This is double the output of the aviation industry.
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Nuix |
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ATS member and advanced email and data analysis investigation software developer Nuix Pty Ltd has announced three contract wins in the US and UK as a result of assistance provided through the ATS Export Support Grant. Nuix develops advanced email and data analysis investigation software. The company also believes that the added credibility of membership of the ATS has assisted it in winning these contracts.
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Zorg Industries |
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ATS Alumni member Zorg Industries Pty Ltd has signed a mutually exclusive partnership for development, manufacture and distribution in North America of its parking sensor technology and automotive backup camera systems with US-based Audiovox Corporation. The multi-million dollar agreement is the basis of an ongoing collaboration that will combine the development and manufacturing expertise of Zorg Industries with Audiovox’s marketing and distribution capability.
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Docbanq |
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ATS Alumni member Docbanq Pty Ltd has won an important contract with the Queensland Government. With channel partner Salmat BusinessForce, Docbanq will use its web-based electronic document and record management system for inbound physical mail to be receipted by the service provider, scanned, processed and uploaded using the Docbanq system. The physical mail will then be transferred directly to a storage provider. It is expected that around 20,000 articles of inbound mail from all except two Queensland Government agencies will be processed per day by the new system, resulting in significant efficiencies and cost savings.
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Fluorotechnics |
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ATS Alumni member and ASX listed company Fluorotechnics Ltd has signed a binding agreement to acquire US-based The Gel Company Inc (GelCo). GelCo is a profitable company providing over 250 products for applications such as proteomics, cell culture, DNA sequencing, liquid handling, microarray and PCR. Its customers are global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and the products are complementary to Fluorotechnics’ product portfolio of fluorescent labels and stains for use in research, biotechnology and diagnostics.
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Fairlight AU |
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ATS Alumni member Fairlight.AU Pty Ltd , designer and manufacturer of digital media production systems, has been awarded two Scientific and Technical Academy Awards for its innovative production processes. This unique knowledge of digital audio has been the platform for the company to become the world leader in professional audio editing, recording and mixing. Fairlight systems are used by broadcasters, commercial post facilities, music studios and film production studios, and their audio technology was used at the Sydney Olympics opening and closing ceremonies.
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Debraneys |
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ATS Alumni member Debraneys Pty Ltd was recently awarded a contract by NSW Maritime to install their award winning “Debraneys Security Management System” (DSMS) software in its Maritime Property Division.
The DSMS software will enable greater utilisation of existing core IT software services such as mapping, finance and content management while informing Maritime staff with the prevailing policies and procedures of NSW Maritime and other agencies. Each user within the Maritime Property will be provided with software tools and access to information that supports their role and particular perspective on the managed assets of the organisation.
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Anthill Cool Company Awards |
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This annual award recognises companies which are using innovative management practices to achieve business success. Several ATS members were among the winners and finalists this year.
They were:
- Flip Screen Australia, Innovation Award Category Winner for its novel method of materials handling and separation. Flip Screen was the winner of the 2007 ATS Patrons’ Award for Newly Commercialised Technology.
- Atlassian, Global Growth Award Finalist for its web delivered project management software. Atlassian was the winner of the 2007 ATS Patrons’ Award for Outstanding Export Achievement.
- Gammasonics Institute for Medical Research, Innovation Award Finalist for its medical applications technologies.
- Monkey Steel, Innovation Award and X-Factor Award for its unique steel reinforcing technology.
- Lindsay Piemaking Equipment, Innovation Award Top 50 for its flexible small-scale piemaking equipment.
- Paymate, Online Business Award Top 50, for its global logistics payment system.
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New members |
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Clearwater Technology Pty Ltd |
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The "Aquacell membrane bioreactor water recycling systems" technology, developed by Katoomba-based Clearwater Technology Pty Ltd, has been accepted into the ATS program. Clearwater's technology is suitable for wastewater recycling in commercial and residential situations. It combines primary and secondary treatment with ultrafiltration and UV and chlorine disinfection. The technology is able to be monitored remotely and uses control logic to minimise energy use. It has been installed in a number of public and private sector premises. The company's website is www.aquacell.com.au |
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NuFlora International Pty Ltd |
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The "Drought Tolerant Landscaping Plants" technology, developed by Cobbitty-based NuFlora International Pty Ltd, has been accepted into the ATS program. NuFlora has adapted advanced and traditional breeding techniques used to develop drought-resistant cereals such as wheat to produce drought-resistant landscaping plants. These techniques include advanced screening, advanced hybridisation and water-deficit field trialling. NuFlora will target the domestic and overseas commercial landscaping markets which are increasingly demanding plant varieties that are drought resistant. The company's website is www.nuflora.com.au |
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Albatech Pty Ltd |
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The "Environmental electrical conduit and fittings" technology, developed by Dural-based Albatech Pty Ltd, has been accepted into the ATS program. Albatech has developed electrical conduits and fittings that are free of PVC, halogens and heavy metals. This offers advantages over competing products containing these hazardous chemicals in fire situations and during disposal. The product has been used in buildings and infrastructure projects in Australia and overseas, including the Epping - Chatswood rail link. The company's website is www.evcco.com.au |
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Quipoz Ltd |
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The "Automated conversion and documentation of legacy code" technology, developed by North Sydney-based Quipoz Ltd, has been accepted into the ATS program. The technology takes legacy system code such as COBOL on mainframe, and using a sophisticated engine, automatically converts and documents the system to a new target system. The technology modernises existing software technology, enabling it to exploit the technological advances of modern languages. The company has already established markets locally and overseas. For information can be found at www.quipoz.com |
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Upcoming Events |
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Christmas Networking Hour- Parramatta |
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Establish more business contacts to generate more leads
5 December, 2008
5.45pm-7.00pm
Department of State and Regional Development
Level 2, 470 Church Street
North Parramatta
Come and play networking bingo, and get to know people you have been seeing at courses, seminars and events. You are welcome to do an elevator pitch or share a good news story while enjoying Christmas cocktails and festivity with business friends.
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2009 Australia India ICT partnership program |
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18th November, 2008
4.00pm to 6.30pm
NSW Department of State & Regional Development
Level 47, MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place
Sydney, NSW, Australia
And at other capital cities.
Austrade invites you to attend briefings on opportunities for Australian companies in the Indian IT sector and to learn more about the 2009 ICT partnership program.
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Funding Connect NSW 2008 |
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Tuesday 16th December, 2008
2.00pm - 7.00pm
The Mint
10 Macquarie Street, Sydney
cost: $220 inc. GST (50% discount for entrepreneurs and employees of public funded research institutions & start-ups)
This December, SlatteryIT is holding a series of Funding Connect events across four states - Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide - to enable a greater understanding of the ins and outs of funding, as well as providing an excellent opportunity for networking.
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International ICT Expo 2009 |
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The World Marketplace for ICT
13-16 April, 2009
Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong
Application Deadline: 13 February 2009
In 2009 AIMIA will lead its seventh trade mission to the International ICT Expo and invites members and industry to participate in the Australian Pavilion.
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UK Trade and Investment- Expand into the UK |
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Tueday, 9th December 2008
12 noon to 2pm
British Consulate-General
Level 16, The Gateway
1 Macquarie Place
Sydney
Attend a seminar introduce the British Government Organisations here to help you enter the UK and European markets. Regions represented include South-East England, North of England and Scotland.
Click here for more information. |
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Management Pitfalls |
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Assign controls to mitigate business risks
20 November 2008
8.30am – 10.30am
Department of State and Regional Development
Level 2, 470 Church Street
North Parramatta
Understanding the risks to your business and how these can be managed is of paramount importance for all business owners and managers regardless of business size.
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Nanotechnology and Advanced Manufacturing |
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Seminar & Networking Reception
Tuesday 25 November ‘08
5.30–7.30pm
NSW Trade & Investment Centre
Level 47, MLC Centre
19 Martin Place, Sydney
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and discuss the commercial opportunities nanotechnology presents
for Australian industry!
This networking seminar will explore the opportunities for application of nanotechnology for advanced
manufacturing organisations in Australia, and current research and development being undertaken in
this field. Join us for presentations, followed by a networking reception with the speakers–RSVP Essential.
For more information and to register, contact kellee.dooley@anbf.com.au or phone (03) 9654 9700.
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| Contact Us |
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If you are a NSW ATS Member or Alumni and have some news that you would like to share with our subscribers, please send your document to Greg Ross greg.ross@business.nsw.gov.au.
More information about the ATS, including details on membership, can be found at www.ats.business.gov.au. |
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