Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Bloc Construction
The Client Bloc is a project delivery, planning and construction firm, originating from Canberra. With operations in ACT, NSW and Queensland, Bloc specialises in high-end residential, commercial and retail projects. The Challenge Bloc is a specialist in building Hi Rise apartments in Canberra. They required a sweeper that was capable of sweeping up fine cement dust, without getting the dust airborne. The Result They chose the ASC MEP as their solution to keep the facility dust free. An ASC MEP was ordered.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Tadano Oceania Victoria
The Client Tadano Cranes is recognised as one of the world’s leading mobile crane manufacturers; they are Japan-based. No other Company has built more hydraulic cranes over the past 65 years, than Tadano. The Challenge Nathan from Tadano Cranes contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat, to purchase an additional two ASC Eureka E61 floor scrubbers, for their Melbourne and Sydney branches. The company had been using the ASC Eureka scrubber / driers in their other branches and were very happy with the quality, durability and reliability of the ASC Eureka product. Nathan wanted these additional machines for use in the clean-up of
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Hunter Express
The Client Hunter Express is a freight company that provides reliable, Australia wide, delivery service by road express, same day metropolitan door to door courier and same day door to door taxi truck services. Hunter Express depot is in the Brisbane Suburb of Pinkenba, Queensland. The Challenge Dena, Hunter Express’ Manager and her staff had been using brooms to clean their depot, prior to contact with ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad. Dena was looking for a more cost-effective way to maintain the cleanliness in the depot, without creating air borne dust. They were looking to invest in a strong and reliable sweeper,
Read MorePosted on Monday, November 13, 2023
Eilbeck Cranes
The Client Eilbeck Cranes is a 100% Australian owned private company, with over 115 years of experience. Each crane at Eilbeck Cranes, is quality engineered in response to individual needs. Eilbeck’s built cranes are used by well-respected civil and industrial developers, not just local to Australia but also around the world. The Challenge The company had opened a new manufacturing branch, in the NSW Suburb of Moss Vale. The plant was very large, as the site covered almost 7 acres of concreted floor span. The company required a heavy duty sweeper to maintain their site. The material to be swept
Read MorePosted on Sunday, November 12, 2023
Future Wholesale Timber
The Client Future Wholesale Timber is Queensland’s largest single site treatment facility and offers timber merchants dependable supply throughout the year. They offer a large range of pine and hardwood products, using state of the art technology and modern regulated treatment facilities to protect timber from infestation. The Challenge Future Wholesale Timber is in Meadowbrook, Queensland. Future Wholesale Timber had an ASC manual sweeper for many years and it was now time to upgrade to a ride-on sweeper. Warrick, the company’s Manager, was looking for a small, battery ride-on sweeper, with the ability to pick up timber saw dust, tyre
Read MorePosted on Sunday, November 12, 2023
Colormaker Paint and Dust Free Challenge
The Client Colormaker is a sustainable producer of eco-friendly house paints, swimming pool coatings, waterproofing membranes, floor coatings, textile screen printing inks, scenic paints and industrial coatings. An Australian owned family business, Colormaker has been manufacturing paint on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, for 65 years. The Challenge Colormakers have been a long-term user of ASC floors sweepers and scrubbers. The company was looking to invest in an additional floor scrubber. They wished to keep the public areas clean, where customers are free to roam their retail shop and select the appropriate paint. The floor is epoxy coated and requires
Read MorePosted on Friday, November 10, 2023
Idemitsu Australia – Boggabri Coal
The Client Boggabri Coal Mine is an open-cut coal operation. The mine produces up to 7 million tonnes per annum of saleable coal. The mine supports a workforce of about 600 employees and contractors. The Challenge The mine has a very large workshop, that services their fleet of large earthmoving equipment. The workshop gets a large buildup of coal dust and mud, due to the vehicles entering and exiting the workshop. The challenge was set to find a suitable sweeper that was designed to work in the mining sector, provide low maintenance costs and designed to cope with heavy dust
Read MorePosted on Thursday, November 9, 2023
CRE Solutions Tasmania
The Client CRE Solutions Tasmania are a Transport and Logistics company, based in Burnie, Tasmania. The Challenge CRE Solutions had already purchased an ASC M6 LPG sweeper, many years ago, for their Laverton branch in Melbourne. They were extremely happy with the machine’s long term performance and reliability. Chris Anderson from CRE called ASC’s Ken Pepyat and asked for another sweeper for his Tasmanian branch. It was required to clean up his large distribution centre, to ensure it would be free of dust and debris. The Result CRE Solutions Tasmania invested in another ASC Eureka M6 sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, November 9, 2023
Action Steel
The Client Action Steel are a third-generation family business specialising in designing, manufacturing and installing farm sheds across Australia. They are based in Western Victoria’s township of Stawell. The Challenge The company’s manufacturing plant at Stawell had previously purchased an ASC Eureka M1 sweeper, about 4-5 years ago. They were very pleased with its performance and reliability. Action steel extended their manufacturing space and built another large factory to cater for their expansive growth. The Result Given their positive experience in such a tough operating environment, the company decided to purchase another ASC Eureka M1 sweeper. ASC’s Ken Pepyat was
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Criterion Industries
The Client Criterion Industries is a major manufacturer of office fit out supplies, based in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. The Challenge Shawn from Criterion contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat, to see if the ASC Eureka MEP would pick up the dust and aluminium grindings, without creating dust whilst sweeping. The company has a lot of airborne dust, as they powder coat their products and the floor dust is detrimental to the finish of their product. Shawn had his Employees try the ASC MEP push sweeper. They were sceptical at first but after seeing it in action, they were amazed at
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, November 7, 2023
AngliCare Kirrawee
The Client Donald Robinson Village at Kirrawee is a retirement village in Sydney. The Challenge AngliCare Kirrawee has a large housing facility with an underground car park and a large roadway infrastructure surrounding the building. The facility’s roadways are lined with mature trees that shed leaves throughout the year. Anglicare were looking to invest in a sweeper that would reduce the labour time required sweeping and eliminate the use of blowers. The company approached ASC’s Scott Campbell looking for a solution. Scott suggested the investment of an ASC G5 battery sweeper, designed to climb very steep driveways with a high
Read MorePosted on Monday, November 6, 2023
Coles Perth Airport Delivery Centre
The Client Coles Supermarkets is a national, full-service supermarket retailer, operating more than 800 stores across Australia. Beginning as a variety store more than 100 years ago, Coles is part of Australia’s history. The Challenge Coles Perth DC had a requirement to procure a large capacity sweeper, to sweep clean their external grounds. The sweeper would be required to sweep the multi hectare site, ensuring it was clean of dust and debris. The Result An ASC M8 Disel was ordered.
Read MorePosted on Sunday, November 5, 2023
Coles Edinburgh South Australia
The Client Coles is Australia’s largest supermarket chain. The Challenge Coles DC in Edinburgh South Australia were part of a nationwide search for the provision of sweepers for all their DC Centres around Australia. The machine would be purchased to clean the external grounds free of dust and debris, at their multi acre site in South Australia’s suburb of Edinburgh,. The Result An ASC Eureka M8 was ordered.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, November 4, 2023
Devcon Development Construction
The Client Andrew and Nicole Santalucia founded Development Construction Pty Ltd (DEVCON) in 2009. Development Construction is based in Bundaberg, in the Wide Bay coastal region of Queensland. Development Construction caters for a diverse range of civil, earthmoving and land development services. From residential and commercial projects, road construction, bulk earthworks, to agricultural services including drainage, dam construction and pipeline installation. The Challenge Devcon were looking to invest in a street sweeper that could maintain their newly built roadworks, in pre released residential estates. Their roads required frequent sweeping, due to the continuous flow of trucks and machines entering and
Read MorePosted on Friday, November 3, 2023
Guardian Self Storage ASC MEP
The Client Guardian Self Storage is a Self-Storage company with locations in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. They have self storage locations in Redbank, Gympie and Deception Bay. The Challenge Richard, Manager of Guardian Self-Storage Qld, was looking for a cost-effective way to maintain the cleanliness in the storage sheds and units at his Redbank, Deception Bay and Gympie locations. Richard, being an existing customer, purchased ASC MEP sweeper for his Rockhampton site, a long time ago. Clearly impressed with the machine’s performance and being very easy to use and maintain, Richard decided to again, invest in the ASC
Read MorePosted on Thursday, November 2, 2023
Tafe NSW
The Client TAFE NSW Nepean – Kingswood is located in Sydney’s western suburbs. The Challenge Dean, the Nepean TAFE Manager, contacted ASC’s Scott Campbell to find a solution to combat the TAFE’s ongoing dust issues. The project materialised as the campus was building a new facility on their existing grounds. Prior to the TAFE’s involvement with ASC, the Tafe were using brooms to clean up their large areas. Scott recommended the heavy duty, ASC Eureka M2 sweeper, to mechanise their cleaning regime and guarantee them a dust free site. The Result After researching the market, the ASC M2 was chosen
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Visy Glass Recycling Celebrates 5 Years of Service
The Client Visy Glass Operations is a glass recycling and manufacturing facility, comprising integrated recycled glass cullet. The plant is based in Crestmead, Brisbane. The proposed plant process approximately 145,000 tonnes per annum, of recycled material, into furnace-ready cullet. The Challenge and the Result 5 years ago, the company entered into a rental contract with ASC, to supply a fully maintained road sweeper, capable of picking up glass pallet on the multi acre site. The machine was used to keep the plant’s roadways free of glass pallet 24/7. The pallet needed to be swept up to keep truck tyres from
Read MorePosted on Friday, October 27, 2023
Tadano Oceania Workshop Cleaning Challenge
The Client Tadano Group is a multi-national, world leading, Japanese manufacturer of mobile cranes. The company, starting their Oceania operations in 2010, now provides to a major part of the Australian market. The Challenge Steve, a member of the Tadano Group, contacted ASC’s Scott Campbell, looking to find a reliable scrubber washer. One that would eliminate the use of mops and buckets. The workshop faced the constant issue of forklift tyre dust and other debris, staining the floor. ASC’s Scott Campbell recommended the investment of an ASC E61 as the best machine for the application. The Result Tadano purchased the
Read MorePosted on Thursday, October 26, 2023
Liverpool City Council
The Client Liverpool City Council is located in the south-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The area encompasses 305.5 square kilometres and its administrative centre is located in the suburb of Liverpool. The Challenge The council recently moved into a new service facility and investigated their options to modernise their cleaning regime. The council had previously used the traditional method of mop and buckets to wash and sweep their workshop and surrounding areas. ASC’s Scott Campbell was contacted by the council, in search of a better cleaning solution. Scott recommended the best solution for the
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Europe Imports
The Client Europe Imports, over the last 19 years, have specialised in swimming pool construction materials and installations. The company has gained national recognition Australia wide and continues to provide for the industry. The Challenge Dean, the Manager, contacted ASC’s Nick Bilos looking for a solution to their dust issues. The company’s warehouse needed to be kept clean, as constant moving forklifts generated airborne dust on a daily basis. The company had previously purchased an ASC MEP and knew of the machine’s reliability and reputation. The Result Another ASC MEP was ordered. The warehouse now has two MEPs working alongside
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Bridgestone Mining Solutions
The Client Bridgestone Mining Solutions in Mackay is the key service hub to the Bowen Basin. Their facility is uniquely positioned to service all major pillars of their business, OTR sales, OTR repairs, new wheels and wheel repairs. The Challenge Bridgestone Mining Solutions warehouse is based in Mackay, Queensland. Running such a large Distribution centre, meant that their warehouse floors got very dusty with both external airborne dust as well as mobile forklift tyre dust generated while moving earthwork tyres. Graeme from Bridgestone Mining Solutions contacted ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad; he was looking for a solution for their warehouse, as well
Read MorePosted on Sunday, October 22, 2023
Hunter Galvanizing
The Client Hunter Galvanizing is a locally owned and operated business, with an all purpose built facility based in Tomago in the NSW Hunter Valley region. They boast two galvanizing baths on the one site and provide hot-dip galvanizing services to a multitude of industries across NSW. The Challenge The company required a very efficient sweeper for the pickup of their fine galvanizing dust. The machine would be used to sweep clean the whole site. Having already used an ASC sweeper for the past 14 years, the company were looking for an upgrade. The ASC Eureka M3 was recommended for
Read MorePosted on Saturday, October 21, 2023
Renteca Queensland
The Client Renteca is an industry leader in providing fully engineered welding and heavy equipment and service solutions for trans-Tasman industrial projects. They support clients in mining, resources, construction, manufacturing, defence, agriculture and more. The Challenge Based in Wacol, Queensland, Jordan, the Renteca Manager, contacted ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad looking for a sweeper that was designed to sweep up metal filing, dirt and shaving dust. The company have a large workshop and warehouse complex. Nathaniel advised Jordan that the best sweeper would be the highly proven and effective ASC MEP sweeper. The Result Renteca invested in an ASC Eureka MEP sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Friday, October 20, 2023
Sunpork Farms
The Client Sunpork farms is located at Warra, Queensland. They operate a Feed Mill at this location. The Challenge Sunpork farms were looking for a highly effective walk behind sweeper, with a broom and vacuum combination for an animal feed mill. They had recently completed a new building, which had smooth, concrete flooring. They required the machine to sweep fine dust and feed spill that would accumulate on the floor. ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad contacted the company and organised a demonstration of the heavy duty, ASC Eureka Mach 1 battery sweeper, at their new site. The Result Following an impressive demonstration,
Read MorePosted on Thursday, October 19, 2023
Cope Sensitive Freight Adelaide
The Client Cope Sensitive Freight is Australia’s largest independent specialist of sensitive Freight. The company is highly regarded in the transport segment and its South Australian facility is based in Royal Park, South Australia. They have a fleet of more than 350 modern trucks and trailers. The Challenge The company had a massive challenge to find a sweeper that could eliminate fine rubber dust and other pollutants from the warehouse floor and docking areas. They wanted to remove these pollutants before the dust settled on their cargo. Their other motive was to create a cleaner working environment for the benefit
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, October 18, 2023
UNIDAN Engineering QLD
The Client Unidan Engineering was founded by Daniel Mavin, in 2012. The company specialises in commercial and recreational vehicles. The company is based on the Gold Coast in Yatala, Queensland. The Challenge Daniel was looking for a cleaning solution to maintain the cleanliness in his workshop. The workshop carries out vehicle repairs, customising and custom building some of the world’s most impressive vehicles. Daniel was most interested in a floor scrubber that would to be able to scrub clean his painted floors. He wanted to eliminate manual mopping, while at the same time, hoping to find a machine that would
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Art of Kitchens NSW
The Client Art of Kitchens is a leading Sydney kitchen renovations and design company, based in Mt Kuring Gai, NSW. The Challenge Art of Kitchens has a very large manufacturing site, which cuts particle board and timber to create kitchen cabinets and benchtops. The site has very shiny floors and had a problem with the build-up and collection of timber and particle board dust on the floor. The company sought the expertise of ASC’s Scott Campbell to choose the right machine for the application. The Result Art of Kitchens elected to invest in an ex-fleet, ASC M1 sweeper. The machine
Read MorePosted on Monday, October 16, 2023
Coles Edinburgh South Australia
The Client Coles is the largest established supermarket chain in Australia. The brand is well supported and serves millions of customers every day. The Challenge Coles has set up a new distribution centre in Edinburgh, South Australia. The site required a large capacity sweeper, that was capable of sweeping their multi hectare site. Coles went to market to look at what was available. The Result Coles South Australia ordered a large Capacity ASC Eureka M8 sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Sunday, October 15, 2023
Your Choice Cleaning Services
The Client Your Choice Cleaning Services is a professional Body Corporate company, specializing in inner city apartment block cleaning. The Challenge The company was looking for a scrubber capable of cleaning foyer and car park paying station areas. The surface was a painted, epoxy-concreted area, soiled and stained by coffee and tyre dust. The company was looking for a reliable scrubber washer that would eliminate the use of mops and buckets. The Result They purchased an ASC Eureka E 46 scrubber, which was delivered by ASC’s Scott Campbell.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, October 14, 2023
Harris Civil
The Client Harris Civil is based in Carrum Downs; they are a civil contracting company carrying out sewerage and drainage projects throughout the South East of Melbourne. The Challenge Harris Civil’s Manager, Toby Harris, contacted ASC’s Victorian based Ken Pepyat. He was looking for a sweeper, after hearing about the ASC model M1, recommended from one of his Clients. The machine would be used to pick up clumps of dirt, dust and leaves, which build up in his facility. Ken organised an onsite demonstration for Toby so that he could see the ASC M1 working on his own floor. Toby
Read MorePosted on Friday, October 13, 2023
Ausreo Victoria
The Client Ausreo are a steel reinforcing manufacturer, located in Melbourne’s west. They supply REO to the bulk of the construction industry. The Challenge Ausreo have a very large warehouse in Melbourne that forms and makes Reo. They have very tight areas which required sweeping, throughout the facility. ASC’s Ken Pepyat suggested that the company invest in the ASC MEP push sweeper, as their most practical solution. The ASC Vacuumized MEP sweeper was the ideal choice of sweeper. Over the past ten years, Ausreo have purchase many of these machines throughout Australia, to keep their facilities clean. Ausreo Manager, Charlie
Read MorePosted on Thursday, October 12, 2023
Adelaide Retaining Walls
The Client Adelaide Retaining Walls is SA’s leading supplier and installer of retaining walls, for commercial and domestic users, as well as being a specialised contractor for replacing old retaining walls. Based in Golden Grove, SA 5125 The Challenge The company required a sweeper to maintain their material and machinery warehousing facility, in Golden Grove. They asked ASC’s Luke Skrinjaric for a sweeper that would be able to manoeuvre between machinery and stock and sweep clean, all their cement dust in a dust free and time efficient manner. The Solution The ASC MEP pedestrian, dust-control sweeper was ordered.
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Vision Freight Systems 3 x ASC ME
The Client Vision Freight Systems is a general freight service Company, delivering from Brisbane to North Queensland. The company’s headquarters are in Rocklea, Queensland. The Challenge Mark from Vision Freight Systems was looking for a cost-effective way to maintain the cleanliness in his warehouses in Mackay and Brisbane. The challenge was to discover a way to deal with everyday tyre dust and dirt. The staff had been using brooms to clean the warehouses, which created a lot of airborne dust. ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad contacted Mark and demonstrated the ASC Eureka ME manual push sweepers on site. Mark was very impressed
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Coronation Residences Public Area’s Cleaning Challenge
The Client Coronation Residences is an exclusive residential development, overlooking the Brisbane CBD. Based in Coronation Drive, Milton, the development is a very well known Queensland landmark. The Challenge Panayota, the Coronation Residences Manager, was looking for a reliable floor cleaning scrubber, capable of cleaning their car park and lobby areas. Having used an alternative brand prior to her association with ASC, Panayota was looking at getting out of the high maintenance, high ownership cost that she had experienced to date with her commercial floor scrubber. In this purchase she insisted on a heavy duty floor scrubber, that was fit
Read MorePosted on Monday, October 9, 2023
Stage FX Dust Challenges
The Client Stage FX is the number one stockist of Confetti Products, Holi Powder and CO2 FX in Australia. Whether it’s for a wedding, party, corporate event, awards night, photo shoot, colour run or school celebration, Stage FX products fill the air with spectacular effects. The Stage FX warehouse is in Hemmant, Queensland. The Challenge Chris, the Stage FX Manager, contacted ASC. He was looking for a solution to combat the dust blowing into his warehouse, from a neighbouring warehouse. Chris had areas with uneven surfaces to sweep and was concerned whether a manual sweeper would be able to clean
Read MorePosted on Sunday, October 8, 2023
Bridgestone Mining Solutions
The Client Bridgestone Mining Solutions warehouse is based in Oxley, Queensland. The company is widely regarded as one of the giants in the supply of earthmoving tyres. The Challenge Graeme from Bridgestone Mining Solutions was looking for a sweeping solution for his Oxley warehouse. He wanted to improve the floor cleanliness of the facility, in a cost-effective way and essentially eliminate costly manual sweeping. ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad consulted with the company and recommended the purchase of a heavy duty ASC M3 sweeper, as a 20+ year solution. The Result Bridgestone Mining Solutions invested in an ASC M3 sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, October 7, 2023
Top Strike Tube Growers
The Client Top Strike Tube Growers are based in Monbulk, in the Dandenong’s, outside of Melbourne. The Challenge Peter from Top Strike contacted ASC, after seeing an ASC MEP push sweeper in action, at a neighbouring warehouse across the road from them. Top Strike had the same problem that all plant growers have, with copious soil and leaves over the floors. Top Strike’s staff were amazed at how well the MEP push sweeper picked up the debris off the floors. They commented to ASC’s Ken Pepyat, that “this sweeper will save us a lot of time and stop dust being
Read MorePosted on Friday, October 6, 2023
Safer Storage Systems – Double Investment
The Client Safer Storage Systems manufacture pallet racking and storage systems, which are engineered to the highest standards. Based in Dandenong South (VIC) they are well known in the racking industry. The Challenge The company had a lot of dust build up on their floors, from steel beams being welded and ground, before coating. ASC Ken Pepyat consulted the group and met the Manager, Caine. Ken recommended they try the proven, heavy duty, ASC MEP manual push sweeper, with vacuumized dust control. Caine from Safer Storage Systems told Ken “ I had looked at push sweepers in the past but
Read MorePosted on Thursday, October 5, 2023
SRV Road Freight Services
The Client SRV Road Freight Services operate up and down the east coast of Australia and run around 80 very well presented Kenworth Trucks. The Challenge Errol Cosgrove, the owner of SRV, contacted ASC. He was looking at purchasing an ASC Eureka M3 battery operated sweeper for his Sunshine West depot. SRV has had a long partnership with ASC and have used ASC sweepers for many years; sweeping up spills and dust from around their warehouse complexes around Australia. The Result SRV purchased an ASC Eureka M3, heavy duty sweeper for their Sunshine (Vic) depot.
Read MorePosted on Monday, September 25, 2023
Aspen Pumps Asia Pacific
The Client Aspen Pumps Asia Pacific is based in Lonsdale, South Australia. They distribute a high quality condensate drain pipe, fittings, traps, pumps and associated condensate drain products specific to the HVAC/R industry. The Challenge The Management of Aspen Pumps asked ASC’s Adelaide based Manager, Luke Skrinjaric for a sweeper that could sweep their new Distribution Centre in Lonsdale, SA. They required a reliable sweeper capable of handling fine dust, rubber dust and other warehouse debris over a large area, in a timely and efficient manner. The Solution Luke suggested that Aspen invest in an ASC ex fleet TR heavy
Read MorePosted on Monday, September 25, 2023
Bundaberg Sugar QLD
The Client Bundaberg Sugar is a company involved in all aspects of sugar manufacturing, including growing and milling the sugarcane and refining and marketing the sugar. The Challenge Bundaberg Sugar was looking to upgrade their housekeeping standard, with a view of minimising labour whilst cleaning their ever expanding Millaquin facility. The company had a competitive sweeper scrubber in use that proved unreliable and very costly to maintain. Bundaberg Sugar sought the expertise of ASC, to guide them on how best to maintain their facility efficiently. It was suggested that investing in an ASC M6 LPG sweeper would cut down 73%
Read MorePosted on Sunday, September 24, 2023
Bundaberg Sugar
The Client Bundaberg Sugar’s Millaquin sugar mill is situated near the Burnett River, in Bundaberg, Queensland. Sugarcane produced in the nearby areas is crushed and processed at the facility, to produce raw and refined sugar. The Challenge The company was looking for a fresh start when it came to cleaning their production floors. They had in use, an extremely unreliable sweeper scrubber and asked ASC what they could offer in the way of a large capacity and reliable machine. The company had successfully used an ASC combo sweeper scrubber 9 years ago on a rental agreement and were keen on
Read MorePosted on Saturday, September 23, 2023
Southern Plants Dromana, Victoria
The Client Southern Plants (SAP) is one of the largest wholesale production nurseries in the state of Victoria. Based in Dromana Vic, they grow quality trees, shrubs, grasses, flower plants and succulents in different sizes. The Challenge The company was looking to invest in a quality sweeper that was designed to sweep up copious amounts of farm soil and dust. They trialled 6 sweepers from various companies to see what the market had to offer, over a period of 4 weeks. They carried out intensive examinations involving their maintenance and horticulture staff. Their market research found that the only machine
Read MorePosted on Friday, September 22, 2023
Coles Somerton Vic
The Client Coles Supermarkets is a national full-service supermarket retailer, operating more than 800 stores across Australia. Beginning as a variety store more than 100 years ago, Coles is part of Australia’s history. The Challenge Coles has a massive distribution centre in Melbourne’s Northeast Suburb of Somerton, Victoria. They process and distribute most of the food that feeds their local supermarkets. The company was in the market to replace their existing sweeper with a larger capacity sweeper, that would ultimately prove more reliable. The Result They invested in a new ASC Eureka M8 sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, September 21, 2023
Coles Truganina Melbourne
The Client Coles is Australia’s largest Supermarket chain. The company recently built a massive, new Distribution Centre in Victoria’s Western Suburb of Truganina. The Challenge The task at hand was to invest in a reliable sweeper, that could effectively sweep up to 15 acres of hardstand concrete and be comfortable for their operators to use. The Result Coles purchased an ASC Eureka M8 for this site.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, September 21, 2023
Coles Laverton Victoria
The Client Coles is Australia’s most recognised supermarket name. The Challenge The Coles Laverton Site covers a very large area. There is a very large carpark, hardstand and unloading areas to sweep clean. The company required a large capacity street sweeper to cover these areas and sought the expertise of ASC to guide them on their selection. The Solution They invested in an ASC Eureka M8 Diesel sweeper, fitted with a cabin and air conditioner.
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Complete Lintels Building Supplies
The Client Complete Lintels Building Supplies is a supplier of lintels, for small to mid-sized building projects. They are based in Riverstone, near Windsor in Sydney. The Challenge The company recently moved into a new manufacturing warehouse, where they manufacture and sell a variety of industrial, home, concrete and steel building supplies. It’s a harsh environment with both concrete debris and light dust lining their floors. ASC’s Scott Campbell recommended the construction grade, heavy duty ASC M1 sweeper for this site as the solution for their dust issues. The Result The company purchased the heavy duty ASC M1 sweeper. The
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Civil Construction Hire
The Client Civil Construction Hire is based in Queanbeyan, close to Canberra. The Challenge CCH hire out all types of large construction equipment. They operate a very large workshop, that sees very large earthmovers coming back to their workshop for both repairs and clean downs. These machines bring high concentrations of thick mud and dirt to the access workshop. ASC’s Scott Campbell visited the site to recommend the right sweeper for them. Scott organised a site demonstration of the ASC heavy duty model M3. The yard was uniquely dirty and harshly concreted yard full of dust, debris and clumps of
Read MorePosted on Monday, September 18, 2023
Viking Imports New Facility Challenge
The Client Viking Imports is based in Prestons, NSW. Run today, by Managing Director Ivan Markovic, Viking has grown its product lineup and supplier base and adopted an increasingly health conscious mindset, sourcing clean, nutrition-rich foods. The Challenge The company moved to a new facility and needed to clean their cool rooms clean from dust, as well as keeping clean their cold food storage areas. ASC’s Scott Campbell recommended the ASC M2 sweeper as their perfect choice, as it enabled the company to squeeze through some of their narrow areas, whilst efficiently sweeping clean all their larger open food areas.
Read MorePosted on Sunday, September 17, 2023
AW Edwards Randwick Hospital
The Client A W Edwards Pty Limited is one of the most respected Construction Companies in Australia. The Challenge The company was engaged in the fit out at the Randwick Hospital, in Sydney. They required a low cost and efficient sweeper that could easily sweep up construction dust. They contacted ASC for a recommendation, after having successfully purchased from us for the past 19 years. The Result The company purchased an ASC MEP sweeper as a low-cost solution to a construction dust problem.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, September 16, 2023
Max Clean Corowa NSW
The Client Max Maclean & Co was established as a fully stocked hardware and building supplies company in Corowa, NSW. Their building is an undercover hardware and timber yard, spanning over 2,500 square metres. The Challenge The company had a very old sweeper where parts were hard to come by. They contacted ASC’s Scott Campbell to discuss a sweeper that was reliable and able to be moved site to site, with minimal maintenance. Scott recommended the ASC Eureka M3 petrol driven machine as their best choice. The Result The company purchased an ASC Eureka M3 petrol driven sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Friday, September 15, 2023
AW Edwards Lane Cove Data Centre
The Client AW Edwards is a multi-award-winning builder, with over 102 years of experience in Australia. The Challenge The company is involved in the fit out of a data centre in Lane Cove, NSW. They required two sweepers that could be used to sweep up internal dust, while the fit out was occurring. They wanted to keep the spend to a minimum but sought an industrial product that was proven to sweep up cement dust. Luckily, AW Edwards had known of the ASC MEP sweeper, as they had a history of purchasing this product line from ASC over the years.
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Boat Works Gold Coast
The Client The Boat Works is a boatyard, superyacht yard and marina services company, servicing the Gold Coast and surrounding areas. Boasting the cleanest and greenest Australian owned premium Boatyard and Superyacht facility, the company was looking to add to its sweeper fleet and again, asked long term partner, ASC, for sweeper advice. The Challenge Having already purchased two ASC M6 sweepers in the past 15 years, The Boat Works inquired with ASC, looking for a single sweeper that could sweep clean their entire facility. Covering almost 19 acres, the Boat Works were debating the concept of whether to invest
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Yancoal NSW Invests Again ASC M8
The Client Yancoal Australia is a leading coal mining company. Their NSW site is based in the Mount Thorley coal region of Warkworth, just outside Singleton. The company had previously purchased an ASC M8 diesel powered sweeper for their South Workshop. The Challenge Yancoal required an additional sweeper for their North Workshop. The machine would be sweeping a large maintenance facility that serviced mining dump tricks and bulldozers. The facility would be full of coal dust and dusty, powdery dirt. Yancoal required a heavy duty sweeper, designed to work in these brutal conditions and work without extensive downtime or maintenance
Read MorePosted on Monday, September 4, 2023
Industrial Installation & Maintenance
The Client Industrial Installation & Maintenance (IIM) offers a comprehensive fabrication and installation service for the resources and industrial infrastructure industries across Australia. The Challenge The company has a number of very large manufacturing warehouses where grinding and welding takes place. The floors get quite dusty from grinding dust, as well as general concrete dust. As an existing ASC user who purchased an ASC MEP 19 months ago, the company sought to increase their holding of labour-saving ASC sweepers, by placing an order for an additional two, heavy duty, manual dust free sweepers. The Result Two ASC MEP sweepers were
Read MorePosted on Sunday, September 3, 2023
Thales Australia Double Cleaning Investment
The Client Thales Group is a leading international company that specialises in the defence sector. Thales, as an industrial partner of the Australian Defence Force, supplies an extensive range of equipment to major bases over the world. The Challenge Thales, located in Orchard Hills, NSW, contacted ASC’s Nick Bilos seeking out a solution to their dust issues throughout the large and vast facilities on site. As an existing ASC Client, the company was well aware the of the quality of the ASC product. They reached out to ASC’s Nick for guidance, as to the appropriate machines for their site needs.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, September 2, 2023
Sheet Metal Solutions Metal and forklift dust issues
The Client Sheet Metal Solutions (SMS) are a manufacturer of high quality sheet metal products, serving a range of industries Australia-wide, from Mining to Transport. The Challenge Blake, a member of SMS, stated that they were previously using brooms to clean their site and wanted to make cleaning a quicker and more efficient task. The company sought the expertise of ASC’s Nick Bilos for a solution to their endless metal and forklift dust issues. Nick recommended the heavy duty ASC MEP sweeper as the best tool to combat their dust issues. The machine would achieve their desired outcome, as well
Read MorePosted on Friday, September 1, 2023
Perentie Brewing Company Sweeper / Scrubber Double Requirement
The Client Perentie Brewery was born from a passion for sessionable beers with a uniquely Australian flavour. Perentie Brewing Co. is helmed by Kenton Campbell, founder of Zarraffa’s Coffee and Tonken Property Group, with the support and guidance of renowned Burleigh Brewing’s Master Brewer and Founder, Brennan Fielding. The Distillery is located in Eagleby, QLD. The Challenge The Brewery was looking for a floor sweeper and scrubber that could easily clean the floors of both the bar and brewing areas. It was to be used in tight narrow areas and the machines had to be easy to maneuver and offer
Read MorePosted on Monday, August 28, 2023
Xavier Catholic College’s Multiple Sweeper Requirements
The Client Xavier Catholic College opened in 2003, with 90 students in Year 8. In this short time, Xavier has grown to a Kindergarten to year 12 facility. It is recognised throughout Wide Bay for its outstanding achievements across key areas of academia, vocational education, cultural activities and sporting participation. Xavier is a Jesuit Partner school owned and administered by Brisbane Catholic Education. The Challenge The School is based in Eli Waters, Hervey Bay, QLD. Brendan (the Grounds Manager) was looking for a ride on sweeper that the College could use for cleaning the corridors, footpaths, carparks and astroturf areas.
Read MorePosted on Sunday, August 27, 2023
Nexus Construction fine Dust Challenge
The Client Nexus Construction is a national supplier to the precast and tilt-up concrete construction industries. They provide a complete service from start to finish. Nexus offers a personalised service that includes a comprehensive product range of cast-in consumables, panel formwork, bond breakers, lifting clutches and brace hire, Australia-wide. The Challenge Located in Kingston Road, Loganlea QLD, Nexus Construction asked Qld based ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad, how to maintain their site. They were looking to upgrade from a small, manual push sweeper to a walk behind sweeper, that would be more efficient at maintaining the cleanliness in the warehouse and workshop.
Read MorePosted on Friday, August 25, 2023
Berg Engineering Workshop Requirements
The Client Berg Engineering, founded in 1972, has grown from humble beginnings as a single room operation, to the multi-million-dollar business it is today. Headquartered in Brisbane and with bases in the Asia Pacific, they strive to provide clients with intelligent asset lifecycle management solutions that reduce operating costs, maximise performance and extend asset life; all the while ensuring they meet our sustainability standards. The Challenge Located in Brendale, QLD, Company Manager, Bill, was looking for a machine to maintain the cleanliness of their painted walkways and floor in their workshop. They had been hiring a competitive branded floor scrubber
Read MorePosted on Thursday, August 24, 2023
SRC Bricklaying Unique Sweeper Requirements
The Client SRC Bricklaying is a bricklaying company that works on the high-rise construction sites in Brisbane. The Challenge Located in Mount Crosby, North Tivoli, QLD, the company were looking to invest in a sweeper that could be craned to work in high-rise building sites. It also had to be able to sweep fine dust, including silica dust without creating any air borne dust. Shane (Company Manager) visited ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad in the ASC Yatala warehouse and saw the ASC Mach 1 sweeper in action. The Result SRC Bricklaying purchased an ASC Eureka Mach 1 with M class filter bag,
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Gold Coast Sports and Leisure – ASC E36
The Client Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre is a multipurpose facility. It’s located in Carrara, alongside Heritage Bank Stadium. The centre offers 15 courts that can host a variety of indoor sports, as well as general indoor fitness activities. The venue has two large halls, split by a central hallway named ‘The Street’. The Challenge Gary from GCL, called ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad for suggestions on how to maintain a new Community Centre. Gary was looking for a floor scrubber that he could easily transport from site to site, to clean small Community Centre halls. It had to be compact,
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Hai Clean QLD Cleans Up With An ASC M8
The Client The Hai Clean is a professional company catering to all commercial and residential cleaning needs in the commercial, industrial, residential, builder and bond clean. Located at Adelaide Crescent, Ormeau, QLD they also specialise in contract sweeping and pressure wash cleaning. The Challenge Hai Clean had been using other branded sweepers in the past and were finding that they were having to sweep the same floor area 2-3 times to pick up fine dust. Ivan, being the Business Owner, was looking for a sweeper that would reduce labour time and increase productivity. He also wanted a sweeper with features
Read MorePosted on Monday, August 21, 2023
Tadano Oceania Scrubbing Challenge
The Client Tadano Oceania manufacture and distribute a wide range of new and used mobile, hydraulic cranes and genuine Tadano spare parts throughout Australia. They are based in Hope Valley, WA. The Challenge Tadano had purchased an ASC M3 sweeper many years ago and were very happy with its low maintenance and reliability. On this occasion they needed something to clean extreme grease spills, left over on the workshop after crane services. The machine would be required to scrub the workshop walkways, as well as slippery work bays. ASC’s Scott Campbell consulted the group and suggested that they invest in
Read MorePosted on Sunday, August 20, 2023
Allied Removals Invests With An ASC M3
The Client Allied Moving Services is the largest provider of local, country, interstate and international moving services in Australia and the world. The Challenge Based in Girraween NSW, Allied Removals needed to replace their 3-year-old, broken down sweeper they had purchased from another supplier. They did not want to make a mistake with purchasing another unreliable sweeper. The machine was required to sweep clean, high concentrations of forklift tyre dust. The company wanted to keep their investment to a minimum and asked the expert advice of ASC’s Sydney based Scott Campbell, for his recommendation. The Result Allied purchased an ASC
Read MorePosted on Saturday, August 19, 2023
Deicorp Cement Dust Issues
The Client Deicorp is a privately owned property development and construction group for residential, commercial and retail real estate. The Challenge Deicorp was in the process of building a new village and shopping centre at North West Village, Tallawong, near Rouse Hill. The company sought the expertise of ASC’s Scott Campbell, in combatting cement dust issues on the construction site. Scott recommended the heavy duty, ASC M2 sweeper as a machine that was able to fit in the lifts. This would allow them to sweep all the dust off the multi-level apartment block before tiling commenced. The ASC M2 machine
Read MorePosted on Friday, August 18, 2023
Advanced Precast Manufacturing & Distribution Dust Challenge
The Client Advanced Precast manufactures and delivers quality precast elements to the building industry. The Qld operation is based in the Brisbane Suburb of Salisbury. The company currently employs 160 people. The company has in house engineering, detailing, manufacturing and their construction expertise has enabled the company to promote and lead by example in the delivery of innovative and cost-effective precast solutions for building structures. The Challenge Any Precast manufacturing creates a lot of dust both in manufacturing and the distribution of the finished product. Tom from Advanced Precast was looking for an alternative to manual sweeping. He looked at
Read MorePosted on Saturday, August 12, 2023
Chipmunks Eliminates Excess Hours Cleaning
The Client Chipmunks Play Centre is situated in Caroline Springs, in Melbourne’s West. The play centre caters for Childrens’ activities and also has a cafe for Adults and Kids. The Challenge Hiren from Chipmunks contacted ASC. He needed a sweeper to clean up after functions; something with a vacuum to pick up small pieces of paper, as well as dust. He wanted to eliminate excess hours cleaning. The Result After seeing the ASC Eureka MEP sweeper in action, he was sold on the fact that he had found the right tool for the job.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Ground West ASC ME Sweeper
The Client Ground West Equipment is a service dealer for Wacker Neuson in Perth, Western Australia. They sell plate compactors and vibratory rammers to excavators, wheel loaders, skid steers, and Dingo loaders. The Challenge The company was looking for a reliable sweeper to maintain their grounds and workshops, to keep them free of sand, dust and debris. They asked ASC’s Ross Sheehan what the best machine for the application would be. The Result They purchased the heavy duty ASC ME manual push sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Monday, August 7, 2023
Alcoa Del Park Western Australia
The Client Huntly Bauxite Mine is the world’s second largest bauxite mine, supplying ore to Alcoa’s Pinjarra and Kwinana alumina refineries. It was established in 1976 and is located east of North Dandalup, in Western Australia (WA). The Challenge Alcoa was looking for a solution to clean their workshops. They needed a new system that would enable them to minimise labour and have technology available, that would 100% eliminate the build up of dust and debris in their workshop. They had for some years, used a budget manual sweeper, but this system was inadequate for their needs. They asked ASC’s
Read MorePosted on Friday, August 4, 2023
Unique Metal Laser
The Client Operating with a fleet of over 30 laser cutting machines, three tube lasers, large format high-definition plasma cutting capabilities and turret punching machines. Unique Metals Laser offer a wide range of additional services, supported by 18 press brake folding machines, precision welding and full fabrication operations, spread over eight sites. This makes Unique Metals Laser not only Australia’s largest and most advanced, but also a national steel processing service provider. The Challenge Unique Metals Laser looked into replacing an ageing, old, walk behind sweeper. They had several other brands visit and demonstrate sweepers. ASC were the last to
Read MorePosted on Thursday, August 3, 2023
Wattleup Tractors Heavy Duty Upgrade
The Client Wattleup Tractors has three dealerships covering Perth, Carnarvon and Kununurra, representing leading brands such as Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Iseki, Challenger and many others. They service all agricultural equipment. The Challenge The company had purchased an ASC MEP sweeper many years ago, from ASC’s Ross Sheehan. They liked the machine so much that they had asked Ross for a similar quality floor scrubber for their workshops. The Result They purchased the heavy duty, ASC Eureka E51 floor scrubber for their Wattleup Tractors in Kewdale.
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Ground West Warehouse Cleaning Challenge
The Client Ground West Equipment is a solution for all Wacker Neuson light equipment and construction needs. The Challenge The company had taken over a new warehousing facility and were looking for a solution to clean their warehouse. The Result They purchased a heavy duty, ASC ME manual sweeper, to clean their facility. ASC’s Ross Sheehan had delivered the machine for them in person.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Mitolo Group Packing Area Cleaning Requirements
The Client Mitolo Group is one of the largest produce growers, wholesalers and distributors in South Australia. The Challenge Mitolo Group contacted ASC’s South Australia Manager, Luke Skrinjaric, after just commissioning a large, brand new packing and produce storage facility in Nildottie, SA. The company was seeking an efficient and reliable sweeper to help keep their packing areas, storage areas and large yard loading docks free of dust, soil and produce pilings. After using an ASC M6 large rider dust control sweeper successfully for many years at their main facility in Virginia, SA, they called Luke to discuss the availability
Read MorePosted on Saturday, July 29, 2023
Seaton High School Outdoor Sweeper Requirements
The Client Seaton High School, located in Seaton SA, is a coeducational public secondary school based in Seaton, a suburb of the City of Charles Sturt in Adelaide, South Australia. The Challenge The school required a heavy duty, manual sweeper, to help them maintain their footpaths, outdoor sitting areas and carparks, clean of debris, dust and other pollutants. The Solution. They ordered an ASC EUREKA MEP pedestrian, dust control sweeper as their ultimate solution. ASC’s Luke Skrinjaric personally delivered the machine to the school.
Read MorePosted on Friday, July 28, 2023
Boutique Bottlers Dust Free Challenge
The Client Boutique Bottlers Pty Ltd are a wine bottling facility and spirit producer in Stockwell, South Australia. The Challenge To find a simple, yet reliable sweeper, that could keep their bottling and storage areas dust free and free of other pollutants. The Result After successfully using an ASC EUREKA MEP sweeper for over 10 years at their previous site, they have decided to purchase another one to use in their new extended facility.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, July 27, 2023
Inghams White Sands SA
The Client Inghams is Australia’s largest integrated poultry producer. Inghams, is operating a greenfield feed mill at Murray Bridge, to supply its poultry production in South Australia. It includes grains, meal and product silos and warehousing space. The whole facility spreads at over 2,3 ha sites, at White Sands, SA. The Challenge The challenge was to find a sweeper that could keep production areas, loading areas and their yard parameter free of dust and pollutants. The sweeper would also be required to clean accidental feed spillage inside the warehouse and around the loading bays. The Solution The company chose the
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Phoenix Lining Services SA
The Client Phoenix Lining Services is a provider of rubber lining, to building material such as pipes, tanks and other types of industrial coatings and linings. They are based in Direk, South Australia. The Challenge The company was looking to invest in a heavy duty sweeper, that offered value and reliability. They were looking to keep their warehoused stock materials and workshop areas free of dust and other pollutants, in their brand new facility in Direk, SA. The Solution The company invested in an ex-fleet ASC FC TR heavy duty, industrial dust control sweeper, delivered from the ASC Adelaide facility
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Wilson industries New Premises Dust Challenge
The Client Wilson Industries are manufacturers of copper and stainless steel boilers and other fabrication. The Challenge The company has just moved into new premises in Bayswater, Victoria. They were having a problem keeping dust levels from grinding, to a minimum. There were also external influences, with dusty air blowing in from neighbouring properties. Wilson Industries’ Noel Woods contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat, to demonstrate an ASC Eureka M1. They were interested to see if it could cope with the dusty conditions they had. The onsite demonstration proved very successful and passed the test with flying colours. The Result Noel from
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Drouin Secondary College Victoria
The Client Drouin Secondary College is a large secondary school in Drouin, Victoria, located outside of Melbourne. The Challenge Drouin Secondary College was in the market for a high quality sweeper. They were quite clear with their instructions when speaking to ASC’s Ken Pepyat. They did not want to purchase a sweeper that within 5 years, would need to be replaced, or spend copious amounts of money maintaining it. The machine would be required to maintain all the school grounds, including walkways, playing courts and carparks. The machine would have multiple users and be expected to have a service life
Read MorePosted on Monday, July 3, 2023
Sky High Safety Systems
The Client Sky High Safety Systems installs roof safety guardrail systems. They are competitively priced, engineer certified and designed to meet fall protection requirements, for trades working on domestic housing roofs. The Challenge Matt from Sky High contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat, stating that he had a lot of dirt, dust and debris that comes back with their equipment, then spread all over the floor. Matt needed a solution for his problem. The Site only needed a small, compact ride on vacuum sweeper. Ken had arranged a free onsite demonstration of the ASC M2 for Matt. The machine performed flawlessly, leaving
Read MorePosted on Sunday, July 2, 2023
PCYC Inner West Sydney Basketball Courts
The Client PCYC NSW is a charity, empowering young people to survive and thrive, in partnership with the Police and the community. The Challenge The Centre in Sydney Inner West required a floor scrubber to maintain and wash clean, their timber basketball courts. The machine would be used by all the staff as an effective means to keep the floors shiny and hygienically clean. The Result. The PCYC chose the ASC Eureka E 85 floor scrubber.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, July 1, 2023
Hornsby Mazda Workshop Challenge
The Client Established in 1975, Hornsby Mazda Centre is based on the Pacific Highway Waitara, NSW. Hornsby Mazda Centre is part of the Hornsby Automotive Group Pty Ltd. They sell and service new, used and demo Mazda vehicles. The Challenge The company called ASC after having previous experience with the ASC Brand. The automotive group were looking to replace an existing scrubber, for their busy service workshop. The scrubber had to be manoeuvrable, easy to use and free from electronics. Their workshop had an epoxy painted floor that required daily cleaning of oil and tyre marks. The Result. Hornsby Mazda
Read MorePosted on Friday, June 30, 2023
Benetas Dalkeith Village Outdoor Challenge
The Client Benetas Dalkeith Gardens is an aged care and retirement village, located in Traralgon Victoria. The Challenge Ed from Benetas wanted to invest in a quiet sweeper, that would pick up leaves and debris around his site. It had to be easy to manoeuvre around the buildings, with minimal fuss and be easy to operate. The Result ASC’s Ken Pepyat demonstrated the ASC M3 sweeper for Darren, the garden Maintenance Manager. The machine was tested in many different parts of the Dalkeith Village. Darren could see the machine being a great asset for them. They decided to purchase the
Read MorePosted on Saturday, June 17, 2023
Coles Parkinson Large Capacity ASC Sweeper
The Client Coles Distribution Centre has just opened their second large Distribution facility at Parkinson, in Qld. The Challenge The challenge was to find a sweeper that had the capacity to sweep many acres of open concreted areas. After careful consideration, the company made the choice to invest in a high quality sweeper. The Result. Coles ordered an ASC Eureka M8 Diesel powered air conditioned cabin machine, for this site. ASC’s Scott Campbell was there to commission the machine.
Read MorePosted on Friday, June 16, 2023
Coles Distribution Centre Redbank QLD
The Client Coles has announced the opening of its first automated distribution centres in Redbank, QLD. The Challenge Coles procurement team went to the market, looking a sweeper that could maintain many acres of external hardstand areas. The selection process included many stakeholders of Coles. The Result Coles ordered the ASC Eureka M8 Street Sweeper for the Redbank Site. ASC’s Scott Campbell and Nathaniel Prasad were on hand to commission the new machine to site.
Read MorePosted on Sunday, June 11, 2023
Sila Australia Time Saving Facility Sweeper
The Client Sila Australia is an advanced materials manufacturer that specialises in high temperature applications. The Challenge The company were looking to purchase a new sweeper to replace an old walk behind unit. On this occasion, they were looking to invest in a ride on sweeper. The idea was that using a ride on sweeper would reduce the time taken to sweep their facility. The machine would be used to clean their driveways and carpark areas, as well as dust concentrations from the production of cement-based products. The Result The company purchased an ASC Eureka M2 dust free sweeper, from
Read MorePosted on Friday, June 9, 2023
St Mary and St Mina Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
The Client St Mary and St Mina Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is based in the Sydney suburb of Bexley and is one of the first Coptic Orthodox Churches outside of the Nile Valley. The Church is also home to St Mary and St Mina’s Coptic Orthodox College . The Challenge The Church made inquiries with ASC’s Scott Campbell, to discuss a way to mechanise their cleaning regime. They wanted to clean a food court and kitchen area, whilst at the same time, have the flexibility to scrub their indoor, vinyl football pitch clean. Scott recommended the fully optioned ASC Eureka E
Read MorePosted on Thursday, June 8, 2023
Earthcare Recycling Challenge Oil and Grease
The Client Earthcare recycling is 100% West Australian owned and operated. Since their inception in 2010 they have become WA’s largest separation-at-source recycling business. They provide a cost effective and sustainable service to over 1,250 houses a year, working with some of WA’s largest home builders and developers. The Challenge The company was looking to invest in a small, walk behind floor scrubber, to scrub their workshop clean. Their floors were painted epoxy. They required a machine that would ensure the removal of oil and grease, as well as tyre marks off the floor. The workshop services heavy vehicles, as
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, June 7, 2023
FO Franchising ACT
The Client FO Franchising is based in Springrange, NSW. The company runs an agistment business, where they cater to, as well as breed horses. The Challenge The company purchased two sweepers from ASC. A large rider machine to sweep clean many kilometres of roadways, as well as an ASC Eureka M1 walk behind sweeper, to clean out the stables and walkways. The challenge was to reduce the labour required to sweep clean leaves and twigs off the roads, as well as copious hours sweeping clean horse stables. The Result. An order for two machines was placed with ASC.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Wesfeeds (WA) George Western Foods
The Client George Western Foods owns locally based Wesfeeds. Their new 4.7ha site houses one of the largest animal feed producers in Australia. It’s based at Hope Valley. The Challenge The challenge was to find a sweeper that could sweep up grain throughout the site, without creating any dust discharge while sweeping. The company has very large internal roadways. Large trucks come to site to unload huge volumes of grain. The facility also has very large production areas where they receive grains, then manufacture chicken and pig pelleted food. Their biggest challenge is the capture of dust, grain, husk and
Read MorePosted on Monday, June 5, 2023
Fielders Multiple Warehouse Sweeping Requirements
The Client Fielders manufacture a comprehensive range of roll-formed steel products, that are supplied to commercial, industrial and domestic building markets. They have sites throughout South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria. Fielders’ operations have been servicing Australia’s residential, industrial and commercial construction industries, for over 115 years. The Challenge The company has a very large facility that includes two very large warehouse and manufacturing facilities. The premises had a need for daily sweeping of these warehouses. Sweeping up of airborne dust and steel residue was the main concern. ASC’s WA Manager, Ross Sheehan, recommended the heavy duty,
Read MorePosted on Sunday, June 4, 2023
Water Corp Northam – ASC M5 EB Cleaning Investment
The Client Water Corp is based in Western Australia’s Northern region of Northam. They are owned by the State Government and are accountable to the Minister for Water. The challenge The company started their journey with ASC, by purchasing a walk behind MEP sweeper 12 months ago. In the new year they were keen to build a business case for the larger, ASC M5 sweeper. Their endeavours were successful and the funds were raised to purchase a new ASC M5 EB sweeper. The site in Northam is responsible for the manufacturing and storage of steel pipe/flanges and other pieces, to
Read MorePosted on Saturday, June 3, 2023
The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
The Client The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, restoration and display of Armoured Vehicles and Artillery, from the 1800’s to the present day. The collection includes armoured vehicles and artillery from both world wars, with a particular focus on WWII. The Challenge The company has a very large warehouse which houses its armoured vehicles. The floors get quite dusty and require frequent sweeping. The tanks are at times taken outside for public exhibition, which consequently brings a lot of dirt and dust into the facility. The challenge was to find a sweeper that could
Read MorePosted on Friday, June 2, 2023
Townsville Marine Logistics
The Client Founded in Townsville, North Queensland, TML provide efficient stevedoring services for most cargo types, including break bulk, bulk products and containers. The Challenge The company unloads cargo from ships, which includes livestock, grain and bulk cargo. The berths need frequent sweeping as each ship gets unloaded, to minimise any debris entering the ocean. They required a highly manoeuvrable, heavy duty sweeper that was designed to sweep uneven floor surfaces, as well as all kinds of debris without any dust discharge. The Result The company invested in an ASC Eureka M3 sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, June 1, 2023
Bay Timber NSW M6
The Client Beresfield based Bay Timber, are a Roof Trusses and Wall Frame company. They offer a range of products and services, including wall and prefab roof frames. The Challenge The company has a large site that requires daily sweeping. Assembling roof trusses is quite a dusty process, as it requires a lot of wood cutting. Mobile plant is constantly in use, which leaves tyre dust and debris on the floor. The company was looking to invest in a heavy duty, fit for purpose sweeper, that is designed to withstand a harsh working environment. A sweeper with the capacity to
Read MorePosted on Monday, May 22, 2023
Geelong Port ASC M8
The Client Geelong Port is Victoria’s second largest port, located within Victoria’s largest regional city, Geelong. Managing close to 12 million tonnes of cargo and 600 vessel visits per year, Geelong Port supports the agriculture, construction, energy and tourism sectors. Situated on Corio Bay, Geelong Port is located 75 kilometres south west of Melbourne in Geelong, Victoria. Operating over 90 hectares of land and comprising of 15 berths over two primary precincts, Corio Quay and Lascelles, Geelong Port provides land, infrastructure and services to facilitate trade for some of Victoria’s largest businesses. The Challenge Due to the variety of products
Read MorePosted on Sunday, May 21, 2023
Kilcoy Global Foods Effective Hygienic Clean Challenge
The Client Kilcoy Global Foods Australia is located in Queensland’s hinterland and has a long history in the beef industry. Kilcoy Global Foods expanded its focus to fully cooked meal solutions, side dishes, and other value-added raw items. Kilcoy Global Foods relentlessly pursues new and better ways to source, prepare and serve wholesome, great-tasting beef. The Challenge Kilcoy Global Foods have a high standard when it comes to hygiene. On this occasion they wanted to invest in a floor scrubber that would clean and maintain their processing factory, lunchrooms and corridors. They were looking to reduce the labour time cleaning
Read MorePosted on Saturday, May 20, 2023
Meyer Timber’s Multiple Warehouses Cleaning Challenge
The Client Meyer Timber is a private company, proud ownership of the Meyer Family. Meyer Timber has become one of the largest timber wholesale operations in Australia and continues to grow. The company had recently moved into their new warehouse facility in Luscombe, Queensland. The Challenge To deal with everyday timber and tyre dust. Meyer Timber wanted a heavy duty and proven reliable sweeper, to maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse. They had a lot of dust blowing into their warehouse from external construction work, in their surrounding area, as well as day to day dust generation. Meyer Timber needed
Read MorePosted on Friday, May 19, 2023
Heat Tech Altona Factory Floor Challenge
The Client Heat Tech Australia is a privately owned Australian company. Heat Tech Australia Pty Ltd produces heat treatment and associated engineering service levels to the construction, petrochemical manufacturing and power generation sectors of industry. The Challenge Heat Tech were looking for a reliable solution to pick up grinding and welding dust off their factory floors. The company has a very large engineering shed that requires daily sweeping. ASC’s Ken Pepyat suggested that the company invest in the highly manoeuvrable, ASC Eureka M2 sweeper, as their best solution. The sweeper is very easy to use and is designed to pick
Read MorePosted on Thursday, May 18, 2023
Ray Hasan Potato Farmers Nilma North
The Client Ray Hasan Potato Farmers is based in Nilma North, near Warragul, Victoria. The company’s prime business is growing and packaging potatoes. The Challenge Ray Hasan had a very large packing shed, which required sweeping. The company had been manually sweeping for years. ASC’s Ken Pepyat suggested that there was a better way to sweep a potato shed clean, free of farm soil. The solution he offered was more productive than the mighty hand broom. Ken suggested that Ray invest in the tried and proven ASC MEP manual sweeper, with dust control. The Result Ray Hasan Potato Farms purchased
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Kingswood Cabinets Fine Timber Dust Challenge
The Client Kingswood Cabinets is a family-owned business, based on the North side of Brisbane, in Narangba. Kingswood Cabinets supply and install the highest standard of quality cabinetry. The Challenge The company has a large manufacturing facility, that involves cutting and assembling kitchens. The challenge was to find a solution that would effectively sweep up fine timber dust. They were looking for a better solution to sweeping their factory floors. ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad consulted the company. The company wanted to reduce labour time sweeping floors and reduce their airborne dust. They also wanted to eliminate the use of push brooms.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Gold Coast Performance Centre QLD
The Client The Gold Coast Performance Centre is a premier sporting facility located in Runaway Bay, on the northern Gold Coast. The sports performance centre is unrivalled as a destination for the community, athletes, sporting teams and school groups, allowing people to train, play and stay. The Challenge The GC Sports Complex is massive as far as sporting centres are concerned . The facility is used 15 hours per day 7 days a week. It has a vast array of sporting facilities, including an Olympic size swimming pool, gymnasium, and gymnastics section. There are many floor surfaces, including rubber matting,
Read MorePosted on Monday, May 15, 2023
Pirovic Family Farms
The Client Pirovic Family Farms is proud to be one of the largest independent egg producers in NSW. They supply Australian families farm fresh eggs, such as caged, barn laid, free range and certified Organic free range eggs; also supplying a variety of catering eggs and egg products for the commercial trade, directly from the Pirovic Family Farms. The Challenge Pirovic Farms has a large sorting facility in the Sydney town of Llandilo. The factory is very large and the floors are scrubbed twice a day, to maintain what are arguably Australia’s cleanest food grade floors. CEO, Mr Franko Pirovic
Read MorePosted on Thursday, May 11, 2023
Allwood Timber Supplies
The Client Allwood Timber Supplies in Welshpool, Western Australia, is a family-owned business supplying a range of timber and hardware to the general public, the mining industry, businesses, engineering companies, builders, schools/colleges, trade customers and resellers. The Challenge Murray, the General Manager of Allwood, witnessed his staff pushing the orange Haaga sweeper and was unhappy with the amount of dust coming out from its use. He saw an advert on social media, regarding the heavy duty, ASC MEP and asked for a demonstration. ASC’s Perth based Manager, Ross Sheehan, organised a demonstration of the ASC MEP and he was amazed
Read MorePosted on Monday, May 1, 2023
GrainCorp Port Kembla (Wollongong)
The Client Grain Corp is an Australian agribusiness and processing company. They store and handle agricultural commodities and manage a wide range of grains and pulses. The Challenge Grain Corp were looking to invest in an industrial grade sweeper, that offered a dust free sweeping solution. They were looking to sweep many materials on the perimeter of their site, ranging from thick, heavy grain, to the finest of powdery dust. The company needed to abide by strict environmental restrictions with airborne dust, as well as debris contaminating the south pacific ocean. The Result Graincorp liaised with ASC’s Scott Campbell, who
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Macarthur Adventist College
The Client Macarthur Adventist College is a co-educational Christian college, located in Macquarie Fields in south-western Sydney. It caters for students from pre-Kindy to Year 12. The Challenge The maintenance staff of the school were challenged every day, by having to spend hours of hard labour using heavy and loud blowers, to clean the entire school. The school was looking for a quieter and more efficient way to clean their basketball courts, rubber matting on playgrounds and artificial grass. ASC’s Scott Campbell visited the school and suggested that they invest in some leading-edge ASC technology, that would address their issues.
Read MorePosted on Monday, April 17, 2023
Sims Metal – Hume Canberra
The Client Sims Metal is a world leading, publicly listed, metal recycler, which encompass the buying, processing and selling of ferrous and non-ferrous recycled metals. The Challenge Sims Canberra required a robust, quality built, sweeping machine, that was designed to cover large areas and be capable of picking up heavy and bulky debris. The company was looking to replace their old ASC M6 sweeper, that had served the site well for the past 11 years. Rather than trade in their old ASC sweeper, the Sims Management Team had decided to transfer their 11-year-old ASC M6 sweeper, to their other site
Read MorePosted on Friday, April 7, 2023
Ajax Foundry Extreme Environment Challenge
The Client Ajax Foundry are producers of cast irons that perform under conditions of temperature and friction, in accordance with individual customers’ requirements. The Ajax Foundry is a family owned and operated company, with over 80 years experience in the foundry industry. The Challenge The company runs a site in the Sydney suburb of Silverwater. The site is very old and has undulated concrete throughout the facility. The floors are covered with thick cast sanding dust. Waste foundry sand (WFS) is a by-product from the production of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal castings. It is high quality silica sand. This
Read MorePosted on Thursday, April 6, 2023
Edge Drilling WA Maximises Labour Output
The Client Edge Drilling is based in Wangara, Perth. Their administration and workshop headquarters provide and supply drill rigs, service and support vehicles, throughout WA. The Challenge The company has a large facility and workshop in Wangara, that needs daily sweeping, to cope with the build-up of airborne dust. In addition to the workshop, there are in excess of 10 carparks, as well as a large, concreted holding area, where drill trucks and drilling equipment are stored. These areas also require sweeping. Prior to ASC’s Ross Sheehan’s consultation, the company’s employees were tasked with sweeping the facility, when time permitted.
Read MorePosted on Monday, April 3, 2023
Yancoal Australia Hunter Valley NSW Large Capacity Requirement
The Client Yancoal Australia Ltd operates out of Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW). It is an integrated operation of two open cut mines, located adjacent to each other, 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales. They use a dragline truck and shovel method. Employees work in shifts to keep the mine operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. After being washed and prepared for sale, the coal is loaded onto trains for transportation, 90 kilometres to the Port Waratah Coal Terminal in Newcastle. This site is also swept by ASC sweepers. The
Read MorePosted on Sunday, April 2, 2023
Team Global Express – Limited Spaces Challenge
The Client Team Global Express is an Australian-owned business, built on a 130-year history. Team Global Express has unrivalled and seamless networks across road, rail, air, and sea. They provide transport, logistics and business solutions to customers throughout Australia and New Zealand. The Challenge With day-to-day freight( pallets and parcels) inbound and outbound, TGE were looking to find the right sweeping machine to work in and around limited spaces in their distribution centre. The debris included tyre dust and packaging labels and the sweeper was to be used in every 12-hour shift. ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad visited the warehouse in Murarrie
Read MorePosted on Saturday, April 1, 2023
Scaffolding Australia Extreme Dust Challenge
The Client Scaffolding Australia provides innovative access and support solutions. They specialise in the initial stages of design and installation, through to the efficient dismantling and removal of scaffolding equipment. The Challenge The company has a large holding yard in Sydney’s Western suburb of Minchinbury. The yard is extremely dusty, with all types of concrete dust on the floor, due to scaffolding arriving on and of the site. Debris like mud, wire, rocks, extremely fine cement powder and thick, heavy, hard clumps of mud are a daily process to sweep and clean up. ASC’s Scott Campbell consulted with the company
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Tridon Australia ASC M1 Sweeper Investment
The Client Tridon Australia specialise in the distribution of products to the industrial and automotive markets. It is a 100% Australian owned and managed company. They are based in Silverwater, Sydney. The Challenge Tridon were looking to purchase a new sweeper, as their existing 4-year-old sweeper that they purchased from another company, was at the end of its life. The task was quite simple. The new sweeper had to pick up dust without spreading it and making a mess. Having already purchased a sweeper previously, the company was looking for a quality brand. One that would this time around, last
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023
EGS Projects Major Sydney CBD Site Challenge
The Client EGS Projects provide quality demolition services. They are based in Camden, NSW. The company embraces the Environmental, Safety and Quality Assurance to all its demolition services. They undertake demolition services, removal of non-Friable Asbestos, strip outs, penetration and Structural modifications, complete demolition, as well as bin and rubbish removal. The Challenge The company was in the midst of reconstruction and demolition work on a major Sydney CBD site. Under their charter of providing environmental, Safety and Quality Assurance on every job site, the company required the use of a wet wash floor scrubber on a loading dock, where
Read MorePosted on Monday, March 27, 2023
Buildcorp ASC M1 Construction Sweeper
The Client Construction has been Buildcorp’s core business for over 32 years. As a major developer in both the commercial and government sectors, the brand continues its strong growth, solidifying its position in the marketplace. The Challenge Buildcorp had a major construction project at 201 Elizabeth Street, Sydney. They required a construction grade sweeper that was 100% compliant with the latest Workcover standards, now applied in the NSW construction field. The company values its stance on delivering high OH&S standards. Buildcorp’s proactive safety system had received the industry’s highest honours, in winning the 2021 Master Builders Australia (MBA) National Award
Read MorePosted on Sunday, March 26, 2023
West Morton Health – Environmental Maintenance Team Clean Up
The Client West Moreton Health provides health and wellbeing services to more than 320,000 people across the Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Ipswich communities. Its borders stretch to the north of Esk, west of Gatton, east of Ipswich and Springfield and south of Boonah. The Challenge West Morton Health operates a very large Hospital in Ipswich, QLD. The hospital has a wide array of roadways and underground car parks to clean. Being located in the windy CBD of Ipswich, the hospital grounds can get very messy, quickly. Airborne paper, broken bottles, leaves and car tyre dust are the most
Read MorePosted on Saturday, March 25, 2023
Ingenia Holidays Sunshine Coast Holiday Park Sites Challenge
The Client Ingenia Holiday Parks has over 40 holiday parks and resorts, positioned along the East Coast of Australia. Accommodation options include cabins, caravan sites and camping grounds, which include powered, unpowered and ensuite sites. The Challenge The site is based on many acreages of land. The park was using a traditional method of sweeping, by using petrol blowers to clean the walkways, driveways and car parks. The problem was that this method was both inefficient and too loud, while creating a lot of dust in the process. Ingenia Holidays called ASC, looking to purchase a ride on sweeper that
Read MorePosted on Friday, March 24, 2023
Masterplanners MDF Dust Challenge
The Client Masterplanners are a cabinet making business, based in Osborne Park, Perth WA. The Challenge The company was in need of a manual sweeper, to sweep their factory production areas clean, of MDF dust. ASC’s Ross Sheehan presented the dust free ASC Eureka MEP sweeper as a low cost, yet highly effective, solution. The Result The company took Ross’ advice and placed an order with ASC. In the end they decided to double their investment with Ross. They placed an order for an ASC MEP with dust control for their factory and an additional order of an ASC ME
Read MorePosted on Thursday, March 23, 2023
Barrier Group Warehouse Dust Issues
The Client Barrier Group manufactures safety bollards and pedestrian protection products, at its North Geelong (Vic) facility. The Challenge Site Manager, Paul Williams, contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat, looking for a quality vacuum sweeper to keep the dust at their warehouse, to a minimum. The Site was quite large and they wanted a reliable machine that was designed to not require too much servicing, which would also maintain their factory to a dust free status over the long term. The Result Barrier Group decided on the ASC Eureka battery M3 sweeper. This was the ideal ride on sweeper size to maintain
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Cosentino Centre Perth
The Client Cosentino is a Spanish manufacturer and distributor of high-performance stone surfaces, for both residential and commercial buildings. The Challenge The company was looking for a simple, cost-effective solution, to help sweep the fine dust build up in their new warehouse. They were specifically looking to invest in a basic sweeper, that had an inbuilt dust control system, within the machine. The intention was to help eliminate the build-up of fine dust and ensure their warehouse was always clean and dust free. The Solution. The company awarded ASC’s Ross Sheehan an order, for a heavy duty ASC MEP manual
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Gecko Contracting WA
The Client Gecko Contracting is a Perth based provider of quality commercial garden landscaping renovations. They also provide lawn mowing and slashing services. They have many hallmark sites around Perth. Gecko Contracting places a high focus on cleanliness. The Challenge The company was looking to invest in a mobile, ASC ex fleet rider sweeper, to help them clean up grass clippings and leaves on grounds, once lawn mowing and slashing was completed. They wanted a device that was a lot more effective than traditional leaf blowers. The Result The company contacted ASC’s Ross Sheehan and asked what he had available
Read MorePosted on Monday, March 20, 2023
Qube Port – Bunbury WA
The Client: Qube Port Bunbury is the pre-eminent provider of wharf-side port logistics and port management services in Australia. The Challenge The challenge was put to ASC’s Ross Sheehan, to help Qube find a solution for their port cleaning. They wanted a walk behind sweeper that could be used 24 hours a day and be capable of sweeping narrow areas. The main area of concern was their Coal loading ramp. The Solution Ross suggested the ASC Eureka petrol, heavy duty M1 sweeper, as their requirements were ad hoc. A battery option was not a good alternative, as it was a
Read MorePosted on Sunday, March 19, 2023
Matt Hall Premium Servicing Bunbury WA
The Client Matt Hall Premium Servicing is an independent mechanical workshop, that services and repairs motor vehicles, vans and light trucks. The Challenge It appears that not all sweepers are the same. The company had previously purchased a budget sweeper, that was not cut out for maintaining workshop floors. Fed up, they had to re-invest money for a second time and came across the heavy duty, ASC MEP workshop sweeper. The company wanted a proven solution, that was designed to clean workshops. The Result As a provider of premium services, they invested in a premium sweeper. This time, an ASC
Read MorePosted on Saturday, March 18, 2023
Milne Agri Group ASC M2- Rockingham WA
The Client Milne Agri Group is the leading stock feed producer in Western Australia. The Challenge The company recently reached out to ASC’s Ross Sheehan, for a rider sweeper. They had previously invested in an ASC Eureka E 81 floor scrubber, which they were very happy with. The new acquisition was destined for a new warehouse, that was to store all their packaging for their range of meat products. The machine was to be used for internal and external sweeping, to keep dust and gravel dust to a minimum. The Solution. The ASC Eureka M2 rider sweeper was ordered.
Read MorePosted on Friday, March 17, 2023
Comfresh Group – Virginia SA
The Client Comfresh is one of the largest South Australian Suppliers of fresh produce; growing and distributing produce to Retailers, Providores, Supermarkets, and Wholesalers nationally. The Challenge ASC’s SA branch office in Adelaide was approached by Comfresh site Manager, Mr. Jamie Dodds, to provide a sweeping solution for their new multi-million dollar cucumber and herb packing and processing plant, in Virginia, SA. The task of the sweeper was to ensure their plant, processing and storage areas were to be totally free of soil dust, rubber dust and other pollutants. The Solution: The ASC Eureka Mach 6 large capacity, Battery rider
Read MorePosted on Thursday, March 16, 2023
Cooper & Oxley M1- East Freemantle WA
The Client Founded in 1952, Cooper & Oxley have a distinguished history in Western Australia. They are a leader in the commercial construction sector, specialising in the commercial, infrastructure, civil and resources sectors. The Challenge The company was undertaking construction works at the East Fremantle oval. During the demolition process, they were getting negative feedback from residents, regarding dirt and dust coming on to the road. The Solution The Company spoke to local ASC representative, Ross Sheehan, for a solution to mitigate complaining neighbours. After looking at both the ASC Eureka M3 rider sweeper and the ASC M1 walk behind
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Bremick MEP
The Client Michael Hawksford founded Bremick Pty Ltd, in 1965. The company has been in the Engineering Supplies industry, for four generations now. They specialise in the Industrial, Roofing, Building, Construction, Petrochemical and Retail Trade markets. The Challenge The Bremick Fasteners division in Wangara were looking for a sweeper to maintain their site. Tim, the company’s General Manager, had prior experience with the ASC MEP sweeper, from a previous job. Tim wanted to invest in the MEP sweeper, for use in their warehouse, to sweep dust and debris. The Result An ASC MEP sweeper was ordered.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Revolution Sports – Perth
The Client Revolution Sports has become the leader of indoor sports, sports training, fitness and family fun in Western Australia. The Challenge Neil, Revolution Sports Founder, asked ASC’s Ross Sheehan for a low maintenance, sports facility sweeper. The machine was to be used for sweeping clean his indoor courts, as well as the sporting centre’s grounds. The Result. An ASC Eureka MEP sweeper was ordered.
Read MorePosted on Monday, March 13, 2023
Roleystone Community College Perth WA
The Client Roleystone Community College is based in Roleystone, Perth, Western Australia. The Challenge The School were looking to invest in a rider sweeper that was able to maintain their grounds and pathways. They have a high fire risk rating and were looking for a fast and effective sweeper, that would pick up leaf litter more efficiently, than traditional leaf blowers. ASC’s Ross Sheehan suggested that they invest in the ASC Eureka M3 petrol sweeper, as the run time on this model is unlimited. The Result The School purchased the proven, ASC Eureka M3 petrol variant. They are located in
Read MorePosted on Sunday, March 12, 2023
Seatram WA invest in an ASC M3
The Client Sea Transport Management WA was established in Western Australia in 1990, to service container traffic from Italy to Australia. Their facility is in Bibra Lake. Seatram is a global provider of freight for Eureka Sweepers globally and the brand needed very little introduction to the group. The Challenge Seatram had asked ASC’s WA based Ross Sheehan, to help find a sweeper solution to decrease dust and debris build up in their warehouse. They were hoping to eliminate the use of dust spreading push brooms and leaf blowers. Ross had suggested that they invest in the heavy duty ASC
Read MorePosted on Saturday, March 11, 2023
DSI Underground WA
The Client DSI Underground is Australia’s largest manufacturer and supplier of specialist strata reinforcement and support products, to the underground coal and metalliferous mining sectors. The Challenge DSI’s Kewdale facility in Perth, recently contacted ASC for a solution to sweeping their facility clean. Tyre dust, metal shaving and off cuts were all daily problems for the company’s staff to manage. Prior to the engagement of ASC, the company was using a contract sweeping service a few times a week, to maintain its site. The process, over time, proved futile, as the site’s OH & S standards were not being maintained,
Read MorePosted on Friday, March 10, 2023
Hiker Brewing Concern QLD
The Client Hiker Brewing Concern is a Brewery and tap room, that operates in Salisbury, Brisbane. The Challenge Finding the right machine to maintain the cleanliness of a Brewery floor, was the aim of Hiker Brewing, when they consulted ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad for advice. After a big night at the brewery serving customers, the company wanted a solution that could clean beer spills and pick up water residue quickly and efficiently, leaving the floor dry within seconds of a clean. The Result. The company purchased an ASC MEP manual sweeper and a heavy duty ASC Eureka E51 floor scrubber, as
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Vennings New Dust Free Working Environment
The Client Vennings was first established in 1904. The Company has diversified into farm machinery, fuel distribution and vehicles, amongst other things. Vennings is a major employer within the Kadina district, employing a constant 35 employees. The Challenge The company manufactures a huge range of farm augers. In the process of manufacturing, they had a major issue with the clean up of dust, metal shavings and rubber offcuts. They asked ASC SA’s locally based representative, Luke Skrinjaric, for advice on how to minimise their time cleaning and deliver a dust free working environment. The Result Luke recommended that they invest
Read MorePosted on Monday, February 27, 2023
The Distributors Mt Gambier
The Client The Distributors, located in Mt Gambier, is an Australian Family owned and operated Wholesaler, located in South Australia. They specialise in confectionary, snacks, beverage and commercial catering equipment. The Challenge The company has a very large warehouse. They required a solution to help pick up tyre dust, outdoor dust and general debris, from settling on their stock. They asked Adelaide based ASC Representative, Luke Skrinjaric, to help them invest in a quality, long term floor solution. Luke recommended the heavy duty ASC M1 sweeper as their best choice. The Result The company’s Directors awarded Luke with an order
Read MorePosted on Friday, February 24, 2023
Marley Transport Industrial ASC M6 Investment
Client introduction Marley Transport is located in the industrial suburb of Hope Valley, Perth. Marley Transport started in the late 1960’s with one truck. The business has grown to a fleet of over 70 trucks, carrying grain, lime, livestock, raw materials and finished animal feed. They also have intermediate warehouse facilities too. The Challenge Marley Transport has a large property. A large workshop to maintain the fleet, multiple open warehouses, large laydown/parking areas for vehicles and trailers. They needed a reliable sweeper. The existing sweeper was getting old, access to parts was getting hard and it was time to look
Read MorePosted on Thursday, February 23, 2023
Shalom College Bundaberg QLD
The Client Shalom College is an independent Catholic secondary school, located in Bundaberg Queensland, Australia. The college was established in 1984, by merging the Christian Brothers’ College for Boys and the Loyola College for Girls. The Challenge The College had an old sweeper that required replacing. The College’s maintenance crew went to market, to see what kind of sweepers were available on the market. There was a requirement for daily sweeping of walkways and playing fields. The College also run weekend market stalls that need sweeping, before and after the markets close. Being such a large school, the College has
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Meshworks NSW New Premises Requirements
The Client Meshworks provide steel welded wire mesh for the mining, construction, rural, fabrication, safety, storage, temporary fencing and materials handling industries. Their wire mesh is manufactured in Australia, using high grade wire obtained from 100% recycled steel. The Challenge The company recently moved into new premises. The facility is a manufacturing plant that has wire mesh, metal shavings, swarf and metals dust scattered across the plant’s floors. They also have a large thoroughfare that needs daily sweeping, so that inbound trucks don’t suffer punctures. ASC’s regional Area Manager, Luke Skrinjaric, advised the company that the best solution would be
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, February 21, 2023
REMONDIS Australia Rocklea QLD ASC M8 Purchase
The Client With over 1,100 employees and 39 business locations in Australia, Remondis has grown and diversified to become one of the largest waste and recycling companies in the country. The Challenge Remondis has been using ASC machines for many years, on multiple sites. Their Rocklea site had an ASC Eureka M6 Diesel sweeper for the past 8 years and were looking to upgrade to a much larger machine. The site required the capacity of a street sweeper, yet the key was to achieve great manoeuvrability, to allow the machine to work while dump trucks and front end loaders were
Read MorePosted on Monday, February 20, 2023
CS-K-Tec Engineering Workshop Challenge
Client introduction: K-Tec Engineering is a medium sized engineering workshop, located in Malaga WA. It has a team of engineers, boilermakers and installers. They can fabricate at the workshop or on site. They specialise in structural steel and industrial metal work, platforms, and stairs. The Challenge Keith, the owner of K-Tec, saw the ASC social media advert for the ASC Eureka MEP push sweeper with dust control. He clicked on the link and was contacted by ASC WA’s Area Manager, Ross Sheehan. Keith explained they have a medium sized workshop with a cement floor and it was swept by broom,
Read MorePosted on Sunday, February 12, 2023
Brennans Welding Wellington NSW
The Client Brennans Welding is a welding engineering shop, that has been catering to the mining industry since 1998. They specialise in underground mine VCD’s and equipment supply pods. Wellington, NSW, is 30 minutes from Dubbo. The Challenge Brennans Welding had previously purchased an ASC Eureka M2 for their Emerald Queensland site and required a sweeper for their NSW site. They had a similar situation to their QLD facility, with the build-up of dust causing disruptions to their production process. Too much labour was being diverted to sweeping, which was both inefficient and created dust clouds when manually sweeping. ASC’s
Read MorePosted on Saturday, February 11, 2023
PGH Bricks NSW
The Client PGH Bricks & Pavers is one of Australia’s largest clay brick manufacturers. They offer a broad range of bricks and pavers for residential, architectural and commercial applications, all over Australia’s East coast. The Challenge The company’s Cecil Park centre had previously used a large, budget diesel sweeper, which blew dust. ASC’s Scott Campbell had consulted the group, offering a dust free solution to their sweeping needs. Scott suggested a smaller, fume free electric machine, that was able to sweep narrow areas, where the dust had built up. He recommended the heavy duty, ASC Eureka M3 as the best
Read MorePosted on Friday, February 10, 2023
Powerlink
The Client Powerlink is the exclusive distributor and service provider for Baudouin engines and generators. They are based in Smithfield NSW. The Challenge Powerlink has a large facility, including a warehouse and workshop. They have large driveways and a loading dock, which all required daily sweeping. Rocks, forklift tyre dust, wood and general debris were a sweeping challenge for the company. Scott Campbell, ASC’s sweeper specialist, assessed the site and recommended that the company invest in the heavy duty ASC Eureka M2 sweeper. The Result Following an onsite demonstration, the company decided on the heavy duty, narrow and nimble M2
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Bundock Farming Thick Red Dust Challenge
The Client Bundock Farming is a large agricultural producer of potatoes and cotton, based in Wee Waa, regional NSW. The company is widely known as leading producers of potatoes, that are used in packaged chip making in NSW. The Challenge Company owner, Matt, wanted to invest in a heavy duty sweeper. The sweeper would be used to sweep clean his sheds, where his produce and machinery are stored. The sheds were large in size and covered in 6mm thick, heavy, red farm dust. He wanted a sweeper that offered long life and was designed to sweep this kind of large-scale
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Liverpool Plains Shire Council
The Client Liverpool Plains Shire Council is located in the New England, North West region of New South Wales. They are based 45 minutes South of Tamworth The Liverpool Plains Shire local government area is home to a permanent resident population of approximately 7,870 and covers an area of 5,086 square kilometres. The Challenge As an existing user of ASC sweeping machines, the council asked ASC’s Scott Campbell, about a replacement machine for their aging 9 year old ASC footpath sweeper. The council’s main issue was finding a better solution than a conventional street suction sweeper, that was designed to
Read MorePosted on Monday, February 6, 2023
Thiess Hunter Valley
The Client Thiess mining operates in the field of open-cut and underground mining. They have substantial operations in the NSW Hunter Valley region, mining coal. The Challenge The Thiess group runs large scale maintenance workshops, that have painted, high gloss, epoxy floors. These floors require frequent cleaning, after their staff have serviced large caterpillar mining trucks, like the model Cat 798. The fact they these huge earthmovers are so large, means that large amounts of grease, oil and coal residue, spill over onto the floor, regularly. The floors need to be cleaned hourly, to pick up the residue, after a
Read MorePosted on Sunday, February 5, 2023
Midwest Sweeping Productivity Challenge
The Client Midwest Sweeping Contractors are based in Geraldton, Western Australia. The company is well established and has a strong reputation of being reliably able to sweep any site clean, regardless of size. The Challenge The company recently went to market, looking for an alternative option to their existing sweeper supplier. They wanted a sweeper that offered reliability, was easy to service and be built in a manner that they could source both OEM and aftermarket parts easily. ASC’s Ross Sheehan suggested the ASC Eureka M8 sweeper. A machine that offered street sweeper productivity, with the added benefit of having
Read MorePosted on Saturday, February 4, 2023
Fox & Lillie Warehouse Dust Issues
The Client Fox & Lillie is an Australian agribusiness, operating in the wool, aquaculture and seafood trading industries. The Fox & Lillie Group is a 100% Australian, family-owned and operated Company. The Challenge Brett from Fox & Lillie contacted ASC, as they had a dust issue, where dust was blowing in from surrounding properties. ASC’s Ken Pepyat recommended the entry level MEP push sweeper with dust control, as their best solution. After seeing a demo of the ASC MEP sweeper, Brett was convinced that this was the machine for his application. The Result Brett from Fox & Lillie said, “we
Read MorePosted on Friday, February 3, 2023
Cheeky Foods Warehouse Cleaning Challenge
The Client Cheeky Foods is the first direct importer of frozen fruits and vegetables in Melbourne. Established in 2009, the aim of the company has been to open a cultural trade through the experience of exotic and distinct Hispanic food. The Challenge Ricardo, from Cheeky foods, contacted ASC for a walk behind sweeper for their warehouse in Laverton North. He wanted a simple machine that would sweep their warehouse, ensuring the area would be dust free, with minimal labour required. ASC’s Ken Pepyat organised a demonstration for him and Ricardo loved how easy the MEP push sweeper was to operate.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, February 2, 2023
Master Performance Horses Say Goodbye To Brooms
The Client Master Performance Horses is based in Glenorie, NSW. They have 5 Star facilities for horses, including a fully lit Soiltex arena, 20 metres of wall mirrors, viewing platform and a stunning, state of the art barn. The Challenge Prior to their involvement with ASC, the employees of Master Performance Horses, used brooms to manually clean their stables free of small rocks, dust, dirt and hay, which covered their stable floors. ASC’s Scott Campbell had suggested that they invest in a relatively low cost, ASC MEP dust free push sweeper, to make easy work out of the very labour
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Lithgow Public School NSW
The Client Lithgow Public School, with approximately 450 students, is located at the western gateway to the Blue Mountains, in the Bathurst network of the NSW Department of Education. The Challenge The School has approximately 3000sqm of playground, which is in constant use. The surface areas are covered by concrete and artificial turf. Leaves, sticks, dirt and garbage are continually covering the playgrounds, which require daily cleaning. The School reached out to ASC’s Scott Campbell for a solution, to help minimise the time required to maintain and clean these problem areas. Scott suggested that the School should look to invest
Read MorePosted on Monday, January 30, 2023
BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Labour-Saving ASC M3
The Client BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Bonny Hills (NSW) is a beachfront holiday park just 20 minutes south of Port Macquarie, in the quiet ‘burb of Bonny Hills. They have a vast array of cabins, as well as rentable sites. The Challenge Any caravan park is normally surrounded by trees, offering patrons a reprieve from the sun. The Big 4 at Bonny Hills was no different. With an array of roadways scattered around the park, build-up of leaves and sticks was a daily challenge. Prior to their association with ASC, the park was using a team of groundsmen with petrol blowers,
Read MorePosted on Sunday, January 29, 2023
Primo Fine Foods 2000sqm Warehouse Challenge
The Client Primo Fine Foods Pty Ltd is an Australian owned and family operated business. They service a large and diverse range of clients throughout NSW. They deliver the highest quality of food products, delivering their foods on a daily basis. The Challenge Primo Fine Foods had just built a very large distribution facility in Somersby, 5 minutes from Gosford. The site has a 2000sqm warehouse, with a cold storage room attached, for their fresh dairy and meat products. Owner, Buddy Mawad, wanted to invest in a cleaning machine that would help him maintain a very high standard of dust
Read MorePosted on Saturday, January 28, 2023
Tampitt Forks Manufacturing Environment Cleaning Challenge
The Client Tampitt Forks are located in Tamworth, inland Northern NSW. They specialise in forklift repairs, as well as being a large Hyster Forklift Dealer. The Challenge Tampitt Forks hire forklift and cleaning machines to companies in the Hunter Valley and Tamworth region. Tampitt had a large customer near Quirindi, who needed machines to sweep dust, debris and also scrub spills, in the manufacturing environment. They were looking to invest in a low maintenance and reliable sweeper and scrubber. The Result They chose to invest in an ASC heavy duty Eureka M6 electric sweeper and an ASC Eureka E 100
Read MorePosted on Friday, January 27, 2023
Cement Australia Railton Tasmania Cement Dust Challenge
The Client Cement Australia’s Railton plant is the largest cement company in Tasmania and has been in operation, since 1923. The plant produces in excess of one million tonnes of cement per annum, the majority of which is transported to Victorian and New South Wales markets. The Challenge ASC’s Ken Pepyat was asked by the management of Railton, to recommend a sweeper designed for and capable of sweeping up copious amounts of cement dust. Railton cement had a competitive band of sweeper that blew a huge amount of dust while in operation and was extremely unreliable; to the point where
Read MorePosted on Friday, January 27, 2023
C & M Built Scrubber Machine Purchase
The Challenge C & M Built are a building company, specialising in the construction of warehouses. Their headquarters are in the Sydney suburb of Gregory Hills. The Challenge After purchasing an ASC Eureka M1 sweeper many months ago, the company asked ASC’s Scott Campbell for a floor scrubber, to help clean the final finishes upon completion of their brand new factory units. Scott suggested the heavy duty ASC Eureka E61 as the ideal machine, as it was transportable site to site, had tie down points and was easy to use. The Result After a successful demonstration, the company purchased the
Read MorePosted on Thursday, January 26, 2023
Newgate Stud Farm New Stable Sweeper
The Client Newgate Farm was founded by Henry Field in 2010, with only a handful of mares, on a 250 acre leased property. Today, Newgate is one of the leading farms in Australia, encompassing 1,700 acres of prime Hunter Valley land. Newgate Stud Farm is based in Aberdeen, 10 minutes out of Muswellbrook, NSW. The Challenge. The Farm stable required a sweeper that was capable of sweeping horse droppings, dust and hay, both inside and outside their stables. They required a machine that was both quiet and dust free, while in operation, as the machines would be used while the
Read MorePosted on Thursday, January 26, 2023
Aspect Furniture New Warehouse Requirements
The Client Aspect Furniture had built a brand-new facility in Kemps Creek, Sydney. They specialise in the design and manufacture of modern workplace office furniture. Their furniture has a reputation for being robust, ergonomic and comfortable. The Challenge The company had just built a brand-new facility in the Sydney suburb of Kemps Creek. The facility is a warehouse of approximately 10,000sq. metres. They wanted two machines that would prove to be both reliable and fit for purpose. They wanted to be able to scrub and sweep their newly laid concrete, to maintain their floor sheen. ASC’s Scott Campbell demonstrated ASC’s
Read MorePosted on Thursday, January 26, 2023
Master Built Pools Manufacturing Facility Sweeper Requirements
The Client Masterbuilt Pools are one of Australia’s leading fibreglass pool manufacturers and designers. They design modern and functional pools. They are based in Braemar, 1 hour south of Sydney. The Challenge The company has a brand-new manufacturing facility. The management of the company wanted a new system of cleaning, which would ensure both high air quality and keep the spread of debris to a minimum. The manufacturing areas had dust, resin and epoxy, all of which needed sweeping in one pass. ASC’s Scott Campbell recommended the heavy duty ASC Eureka M3, which is used successfully in the most abrasive
Read MorePosted on Thursday, January 26, 2023
Melrose Cranes Heavy-Duty ASC MEP Dust Dree Vacuum Purchase
The Client Melrose Cranes & Rigging Pty Ltd, provides a comprehensive crane hire service to the Sydney Metropolitan region. They are located on a 20,500m2 purpose-built facility, at Seven Hills. The Challenge The company has a large warehouse facility and were looking to save time in labour, when manually cleaning their workshop and parts department. They asked ASC’s Scott Campbell for a low-cost, long-life sweeper solution, that would be simple to use and require very little, if any, maintenance. The Solution Melrose Cranes purchased the heavy-duty ASC MEP dust free vacuum sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Roo Attachments Metal Shavings, Swarf And Warehouse Dust
The Client Roo Attachments is an Australian owned company, that designs, engineers and manufactures top quality excavator attachments and loader buckets. Their attachments are utilised in construction, agriculture, forestry, oil and gas and mining industries around the world. The Challenge The company had just moved to a larger workshop in Port Kembla, NSW. They required a sweeper to clean metal shavings, swarf and dust from their warehouse floor. ASC’s Scott Campbell organised a free, on-site demonstration of the heavy duty, ASC Eureka M1 battery sweeper, for the company to see what a clean facility could look like. The Result Roo
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Metal Roofing & Building Supplies Warehouse
The Client Operating out of its Smeaton Grange facility, Metal Roofing & Building Supplies offers a broad range of products and light steel fabrication. The Challenge The company was looking for a solution to help with the removal of metal debris, mixed with dirt, rocks and forklift tyre dust, which covered both warehouse floors. ASC’s Scott Campbell consulted the company and suggested that should they be looking for a 20-year lifespan of a sweeper, then the ASC Eureka M1 would be a great investment. Whilst the company had looked at and had many demonstrations of sweepers on the market, Scott
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Power Kart Raceway Tyre Dust Challenge
The Client Power Kart Raceway (ACT) is an exhilarating racing experience, featuring world class electric go-karts on an F1 style indoor circuit. The indoor facilities ensure perfect racing conditions every day of the week. The company has a 14-lap indoor go-kart track, arcade games, ice skating and glow-in-the-dark mini-golf. They are based at 125 Canberra Ave, Griffith ACT 2603. The Challenge Power Kart were using a competitive brand sweeper that proved unreliable, hard to source parts, and had broken down too many times. They went to the market to potentially find a well-respected brand of sweeper, as they were required
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Abela Haulage NSW Heavy Duty Sweeping Challenge
The Client Abela Haulage is based in Lakesland, 10 minutes from Picton, NSW. They are both a haulage business as well as an agricultural producer of beetroot. The Challenge The company had owned an old walk behind sweeper, which needed upgrading. They have two large sheds, housing agricultural and haulage equipment. The sheds were always filling up with farm dirt and mud. They were looking for a solution and asked ASC’s Scott Campbell to visit them and recommend a solution. The Result The company purchased a heavy duty ASC Eureka M1 sweeper, after Scott had provided them with an onsite
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Wheeler Greyhound Kennels ASC Double Cleaning Solution
The Client The Wheeler enterprise started way back in the 1960’s, by Brendan’s Grandfather, Allen Wheeler. He grew up in Eastern Creek, NSW, moved to The Oaks, NSW and finally ended up at the 3000-acre property near Young, at Murringo. The company breeds upwards of 300 pups each year. Very few organisations come near to what Wheeler Greyhound Kennels have achieved, worldwide. The Challenge The company is based in Murringo, near Young, 4.5 hrs south of Sydney. They required a floor solution that would clean kennels, food and processing areas. There were many concrete corridors that required a complete clean,
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Castle Mountain Zeolites Super Fine Dust Solution
The Client Castle Mountains Zeolites is based in Quirindi, 45 minutes from Tamworth. Over 300 million years old, Castle Mountain Zeolites (CMZ) is one of the oldest natural Zeolite mineral deposits in the world. Zeolite is a ‘marvellous mineral’ utilised for both its physical and chemical properties. Our Zeolite finds application for animals and birds, plants and soil, fish and aquatic creatures, water and air filtration and treatment, as well as for industry. The Challenge The company operates a small mine site, quarry, and manufacturing facility. Super fine dust powder is created, whilst crushing minerals used for plants and animal
Read MorePosted on Monday, January 23, 2023
Auto Retail Group Double ASC Cleaning Machines Investment
The Client Auto Retail Group sell and service Renault and LDV. The Challenge The company has just set up a brand-new workshop facility, to service all cars sold from Chatswood Renault and Chatswood LDV. Their painted floor required daily cleaning, to maintain a polished look. The company had previously used other branded floor scrubbers and asked about the ASC product, as a result of many industry referrals. ASC’s Scott Campbell suggested the ASC Eureka MEP and Eureka E 81 walk behind floor scrubber as the best solution, for maintaining such a facility. The machines would be able to deliver a
Read MorePosted on Sunday, January 22, 2023
Paul Bennet Airshows Hangar Cleaning Solution
The Client Paul Bennet Airshows is based at the Maitland (NSW) airport. The Challenge The company is expanding to a larger hangar and currently have multiple hangars that need cleaning. They requested a floor cleaning solution, as their planes are known to leak oil and fuel, whilst being serviced by their specialist Staff. Paul Bennet wanted an aviation grade floor scrubber, that had sufficient down pressure to scrub clean the hangar floors and leave it perfectly clean and dry in one pass. The Result Paul purchased the heavy-duty ASC Eureka E 61 scrubber with the guidance of ASC’s Scott Campbell.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, January 21, 2023
Rob Carr Labour Time Saving Cleaning Workshop
The Client Rob Carr are leaders and pioneers in micro tunnelling. The Rob Carr group specialises in design and construction of utilities infrastructure projects, in the water, energy and transport sector. They are located in Yatala, on the Gold Coast in QLD. The Challenge They have dirt blowing into the workshop. They cut, weld and grind steel. They wanted to minimise the labour time spent cleaning the workshop with brooms. The company wanted to invest in a heavy-duty push sweeper. The Result The company purchased an ASC MEP push sweeper, with the dust control system.
Read MorePosted on Friday, January 20, 2023
Berkeley Engineering Investment ASC Eureka E 50
The Client Berkeley Engineering has forged an enviable reputation in the manufacture of precision quality custom components. Their technical expertise is backed up with over 80 years experience in the industry. Berkeley Engineering provide its customers with customised components of unparalleled quality. The Challenge. The company had used a scrubber in the past, to maintain its floors. Whilst acceptable, the company was looking for an industrial floor scrubber that was able to make their floor perfectly dry and glow, with every use. They asked ASC to visit their facility and recommend the appropriate cleaning solution. The ASC Eureka E 50
Read MorePosted on Thursday, January 19, 2023
Novus Precast Eradicates Cement Dust
The Client Novus Precast specialises in manufacturing a wide range of concrete products, including conventional precast, bespoke precast, prestressed and APTUS precast elements. Based in Toowoomba (QLD), they are a well-known and established business. The Challenge Novus Precast has a large concrete manufacturing operation and were looking to invest in a sweeper, to help eradicate the build-up of cement dust throughout their plant. The sweeper was required to maintain three sections of their plant. The debris included concrete chips, metal filings and a large amount of thick cement powder. The goal was to find a machine proven to work in
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, January 18, 2023
JJ Waste & Recycling Molendinar QLD
The Client The JJ Richards Molendinar depot is about 4 kilometres from the City of the Gold Coast. They offer industrial bin and wheelie bin services, liquid tanker and skip services. The Challenge JJ have a very large workshop, servicing their fleet of trucks and mobile plant. Oil spills, grease build up and dust, stain any painted workshop floors. JJ have invested in many ASC Scrubbers over the past 18 years and on this occasion, were looking for a new scrubber for their Gold Coast facility. They inquired about the heavy duty ASC Eureka E 81 automatic scrubber. This is
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Studio Steel Manufacturing Plant Facility
The Client Studio Steel, part of the Evolution Industries Group, has been a cornerstone business of the Sunshine Coast for over 20 years. They specialise in structural steel, sheet metal, stainless steel, abrasive blasting, protective coatings, crane, scissor lift and equipment hire. The Challenge The company has a very large manufacturing facility in Cooroy, QLD. They cut steel, weld and sandblast all day. Tyre dust, metal shavings and shot blast are spread over the floor, in the process of manufacturing. The company sought to invest in an industrial floor sweeper, that would reduce the amount of manual sweeping required to
Read MorePosted on Monday, January 16, 2023
McKenzie Transport Big Dust Warehouse Challenges
The Client McKenzie Transport Company is a country Victorian based local and interstate transport company. They have service depots in St Arnaud and Melbourne. They specialise in general freight, wool, hay and machinery cartage. The Challenge Tracey from McKenzie Transport contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat, to see if there was a solution to eliminate big dust build-ups in warehouses. Their warehouse had continual inbound and outbound truck movements, creating a lot of dust as well as exterior dry soil dust finding its way into the depot. Tracey had seen the ASC Eureka MEP in action and was surprised at how well
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Chem-Pack Supplies Dust Free Warehouse
The Client Chem-Pack Supplies is a family business, established in 1996 and is an importer and wholesaler of healthcare, hospitality and hygiene supplies to Australia and New Zealand. The Challenge How do you keep a large warehouse dust free without having to spend 8 to 10 thousand dollars? There is a solution and Chem-Pack, like thousands of warehouses around Australia, has taken advantage of that. They chose a dust free ASC Eureka MEP sweeper, as their tool of choice. The Result. They invested in this proven dust buster, to keep their warehouse floors dust and tyre dust free. No licence
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Mulberry Furniture Company Dust free Challenge
The Client Mulberry Co Pty Ltd is a lounge manufacturing company, based in Milperra NSW. They specialise in quality locally made furniture. The Challenge Having recently moved to a very large manufacturing warehouse, the company needed a highly productive, yet low cost sweeper. The aisles were quite small and at times, quite dusty. The idea was for everyone in the facility to be able to use the sweeper. They asked for a heavy-duty product that could handle the inevitable knocks and crashes into beams and blocks of timber. The machine had to be dust free while operating, in order to
Read MorePosted on Monday, January 9, 2023
Medalist/Test-Rite Western Australia
Client introduction: Medalist/Test-Rite are a national company, supplying everything from tools, power tool accessories, hardware, gardening and household, to hardware, industrial, auto and horticultural retail stores. The company has recently purchased a new, larger warehouse in Wangara (Perth WA) and were in the process of moving, when they contacted ASC to enquire about sweeping machines. The Challenge: Neil, the company’s General Manager, was informed by the Medalist/Test-Rite head office that they had already purchased several of the ASC Eureka MEP push sweepers with the award-winning dust control, in the last two years. Head Office informed the Staff in WA, that
Read MorePosted on Sunday, January 8, 2023
Jar Furniture NSW Clean Up With ASC
The Client Jar Furniture is an international trading company, primarily involved in the import / export of furniture. They have offices in Asia and Australia. The Challenge The company had recently moved to a very large warehousing facility in Greenacre, NSW. They were looking for an ex fleet heavy duty floor sweeper, that could sweep their 10,000 Square metre facility. They wanted a machine that was easy to use and that would last at least 15 years. The Solution. The Company invested in an ex fleet ASC Factory Cat TR heavy duty floor sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, January 7, 2023
Cabarita Custom Clean Invests In a ASC E61
Client Introduction Cabarita Custom Clean is a cleaning company, based in the Southern Queensland region of the Tweed Coast. The Challenge Ken, the Director of Cabarita Clean, was in the market for a low maintenance floor scrubber to use in his contract cleaning business. Ken met up with ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad at the ASC warehouse in Yatala, to discuss his options. The Result Ken bought the ASC Eureka E61 floor scrubber to help him tackle his cleaning problems. The ASC Eureka E61 is designed with traction drive and able to drive over ramps, driveways and different levels of any building
Read MorePosted on Friday, January 6, 2023
Avondale Foods NSW
The Client Avondale Foods, based in Orange, NSW, specialise in the manufacture of sliced, diced and pureed apple products to the food trade across Australia. The company is a 5th generation family owned and operated orchard, manufacturing 100% local ingredients. The Challenge ASC’s Scott Campbell was contacted by the Avondale Foods management team, as they were in need of a heavy-duty scrubber for cleaning their large storage sheds. They required the machine to scrub the floor clean of acidic apple residue, left on the floor in the processing cycle. The company had previously invested in an ASC Eureka E50 scrubber
Read MorePosted on Thursday, January 5, 2023
Hardware & General Eliminates Dust Build Up
The Client Hardware & General is one of Sydney’s largest independent hardware companies. The company, located in Brookvale, supplies to the building, plumbing and industrial sector Australia wide. The Challenge The company contacted ASC’s Scott Campbell, to find a solution to eliminate the dust build up in their stores area. They required a sweeper that was heavy duty and able to navigate through tight spots within the premises. ASC’s Scott Campbell advised the group that the ASC M1 was the best machine for them. The Result ASC’s Nick Bilos was there to install and deliver the machine. The staff no
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Spar Supermarket NSW Celebrates 10 + years With ASC
The Client Spar Supermarket is a locally based Supermarket, located in North Parramatta, NSW. The supermarket is a well-known supermarket chain, which is globally based. The Challenge More than ten years ago, the North Paramatta Supermarket purchased an ASC Eureka E 51 heavy duty floor scrubber. The machine has now been used for more than ten years and continues to scrub the floors clean, daily. Back in 2012, ASC’s Davide Logo helped the then owners select and purchase the right machine for the job. The Result. A very happy client having invested such a long time ago and knowing the
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Quest Apartments Cleans Up Their Carparks & Open Spaces
Client Introduction Quest Apartment Hotels is a member of the largest serviced apartment network in the world, The Ascott Limited. The Challenge The Quest Robina location had a need to clean their basement and above ground car park. The group asked ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad for a solution. Nathaniel recommended the ASC Eureka M1 car park sweeper as the best solution. The Result The Robina complex purchased the ASC M1 sweeper to maintain their facility. The machine will be used to maintain the cleanliness of the basement and above ground car parks.
Read MorePosted on Monday, January 2, 2023
Sundown Pastoral Company – Gold Coast Airport
The Client Sundown Pastoral Company is a privately owned Australian agricultural and pastoral enterprise. They recently asked ASC how to maintain their hangar at the Gold Coast Airport The Challenge Cleaning an airport hangar is not easy. Dust blows into these hangars daily. Hangars also suffer from bird droppings that fall over the vast span of painted floor and are problematic. Grease and sykrol oil are known to land on the floor, which must be cleaned quickly before it stains the floors. The company asked ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad to walk them through the process of efficiently cleaning their hangar, minimising
Read MorePosted on Sunday, January 1, 2023
EcoFlo GRP Australia Fibre Glass Dust Challenge
The Customer Ecoflo Wastewater Management is a manufacturer and retailer of domestic and commercial waterless composting toilets, that are environmentally smart and cost-effective. They manufacture a wide range of waterless toilets and greywater systems for domestic, commercial, off-grid, camping and accommodation-based purposes. The Challenge The company had a major challenge in their manufacturing facility, with a lot of dust generated from drilling and cutting fibre glass products. The company wanted a solution to be able to pick up dust on their floor efficiently without spreading the dust back into the air. ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad suggested the heavy duty ASC Eureka
Read MorePosted on Friday, December 23, 2022
Reomart’s Steel Dust and Forklift Tyre Dust Solution
Client introduction: Reomart is in the industrial suburb of Canning Vale, Perth. They are a leading manufacturer and supplier of reinforcing products, such as weld mesh and rebar, for the construction industry. The Challenge: Reomart’ s Operations Manager, Sharieff, contacted ASC’S Ross Sheehan, to discuss a sweeper. The company occupy a large facility that serves the wire and steel needs of the construction industry. Steel dust and forklift tyre dust is constant at this site and needs to be swept up constantly. The Solution: ASC’s Ross Sheehan gave Reomart three sweeper options to consider. The company chose to stick to
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Nutrien York MEP
Client introduction: Nutrien Ag Solutions, York, is located approx. 1.5 hours east of Perth. It is the historical and agricultural town of York. They provide the area with many products from the agricultural sector, including livestock supplements, wool products, water/irrigation and fertilisers. The Challenge: Branch Manager, Jono, remembered that ASC’s Area Manager, Ross Sheehan, had dropped off a sweeper brochure many months ago. Jono was setting up a new premises for Nutrien Ag Solutions, at 46 Avon Terrace in York and asked about the ASC MEP sweeper. The new site needed a machine capable of sweeping both the warehouse and
Read MorePosted on Monday, December 19, 2022
Mackellar Groups Secure An ASC Eureka E 83
The Client MacKellar Group is a privately-owned family business, operating in Australia since 1966. The MacKellar Group provide heavy earthmoving equipment solutions for tough and uncompromising environments, with a proud history working on both mining and civil earthwork projects around Australia. The Challenge The group has a new facility in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The floor is 1st class with a 3-part epoxy floor finish. The company wanted a high quality floor scrubber, that was able to maintain the shine on the floor, keep it free of stains and maintain its cleanliness at all times. The Result. A new ASC Eureka
Read MorePosted on Sunday, December 18, 2022
Maroochy Sands Holiday Apartments Eliminates Manual Sweeping
The Client Maroochy Sands Holiday apartments are located in Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. The Challenge The Body Corporate was looking to eliminate manual sweeping and the vacuum cleaners, with a much more versatile and labour-saving device. They needed a sweeper that was capable of sweeping their corridors free of dust and maintain the outer perimeter of the grounds adjoining busy cafes. Their daily challenge was picking up debris, which included fine dust, leaves, paper and cigarette butts. The Result They purchased an ASC Eureka MEP floor weeper.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, December 17, 2022
Ballina Car Wash 10th Birthday Reinvestment
The Client Ballina Car Wash is located in the Northern NSW region. The site is a very busy car cleaning facility. The Challenge The company had been using an old ASC Eureka MEP for the past ten years. After so much use, it was decided that they should look at investing in a new, upgraded machine. Given they had used the machine 7 days per week, for the past 10 years with very little maintenance, they called ASC an ordered a new one. The Result. A new ASC Eureka MEP sweeper was hand delivered from the ASC Yatala (Qld) facility.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, December 15, 2022
Sydney Badgerys’s Creek Airport – Multiplex
The Client Global construction company, Multiplex, is the appointed developer of the new Western Sydney International Airport Terminal and Specialty Services. The company has plans to complete the project by 2026. The Challenge The company was looking to precure a sweeper that was proven to work in very heavy cement dust. Given the magnitude of the project, the sweeper was expected to keep the whole of the cemented areas of the airport terminal clean, whilst construction was taking place. Debris included cement, offcuts of steel and general debris, including plasterboard. The machine was expected to be used 24/7. ASC’s Scott
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, December 14, 2022
ODN Forklifts Double ASC Investment
The Client ODN Forklifts specialises in delivering new and pre-owned forklift trucks. They are a comprehensive forklift sales and rental company, based Australia-wide. The Challenge The company had a need to fulfill a floor scrubbing requirement, for one of their Sydney based clients. The warehouse was large and very dusty. ODN required a cost-effective solution, to help their customer wet scrub their warehouse floors clean. The Result They purchased an ex-fleet ASC Eureka E 75 floor scrubber.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, December 13, 2022
SKU Logistics Airborne Dust Challenge
The Client SKU Logistics excels at providing professional third-party logistics, transport and warehousing solutions for their clients. Their NSW warehouse facility is based in the Sydney suburb of Yennora. The Challenge The company wanted to scrub clean their warehouse floors. The idea was to wet wash their floors in order to eliminate the build up of airborne dust in their facility. SKU sought the expertise of ASC’s Scott Campbell, to guide them through their decision making process. Scott suggested that the base line ASC Eureka E 75 floor scrubber would meet their performance and budgetary requirements. The Result The company
Read MorePosted on Monday, December 12, 2022
Brobrik NSW ASC MEP Warehouse Sweeper
The Client Brobrik NSW Pty Ltd was established in 1994 as a family owned and operated business, by the Englezos Family. They are specialists in commercial buildings, high-density residential buildings and major infrastructure projects spanning across all of the Sydney Metropolitan area. The Challenge The company’s NSW depot required a sweeper that was capable of reducing the amount of time taken to clean their warehouse facility. Their facility has a concrete floor that at times gets very dusty. The Solution. A heavy duty ASC Eureka MEP sweeper was ordered.
Read MorePosted on Sunday, December 11, 2022
Andritz Geelong Yarn & Dirt Challenge
The Client Andritz Geelong are manufacturers of fabrics and yarns. Andritz is a worldwide company, employing more than 7000 employees. The Challenge Wai Leung from Andritz Geelong contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat, to see if we had a solution to clean up dust, embedded dirt and small bits of yarn from his factory floors. Ken’s suggestion: The ASC Eureka M3 ride on sweeper, to sweep and vacuum the floors free of dust and debris. This would sweep the floor areas effortlessly and with minimal downtime, ensuring they are clean. He also suggested that following the use of the ASC M3 sweeper,
Read MorePosted on Saturday, December 10, 2022
CS-Qube Mt Keith Mine Site’s Dusty Conditions
Client introduction: Qube Bulk is located in the remote mining town of Leinster, in the northern Goldfields of Western Australia. They have a contract with BHP, to assist with providing bulk and general handling facilities around the nickel mine. Qube Bulk operate a large range of heavy vehicles and have a larger service workshop, to ensure their fleet of machines and vehicles are able to cope with the harsh environment of the WA desert. The Challenge: Qube Bulk run a fleet of road trains and have a long workshop, nearly 100m long. A huge amount of dirt and debris gets
Read MorePosted on Thursday, December 8, 2022
Cub Campers Double ASC MEP Performance
The Client Cub is a large manufacturer of camper trailers, based in Sydney. They have a very large facility which is based in North Rocks in Sydney’s West. The challenge The company had been using an ASC Eureka MEP for the past 11 years. They called us recently looking to upgrade their sweeper. The Result. They were so impressed with the machine’s performance that this time around, they purchased two ASC MEP sweepers.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Gold Coast Performance Centre’s Winning ASC MEP Act
The Client The Gold Coast Performance Centre is a premier sporting facility, located in Runaway Bay, on the northern Gold Coast. The sports performance centre is unrivalled as a destination for the community, athletes, sporting teams and school groups to train, play and stay. The Challenge The sports centre had a need for a low maintenance machine to help sweep their astro turf and running fields. Prior to their contact with ASC, they had used brooms and petrol blowers to clean their tracks and surfaces. ASC’s Nathaniel Prasad showed the sports organisation just how effective such a low maintenance solution
Read MorePosted on Monday, December 5, 2022
Boulia Shire Council’s Outback Dessert Sweeper ASC M8
The Client The Shire of Boulia is a local government area in Central West Queensland, bordering the Northern Territory. The township has a population of 485 and is a township that attracts people from all over the world. The Challenge The Boulia Council had been wanting a sweeper for many years. The township is based in the desert. The roads are full of gravel and red dust. The sweeper, when working, needs to pick up tonnes of rock and dirt, in order to keep the roads and gutters clean. The ASC Eureka M8 was the perfect choice for the council,
Read MorePosted on Sunday, December 4, 2022
Sunripe Tomatoes QLD ASC M3 Sound Investment
The Client Sunripe are the largest producer of field-grown snacking tomatoes in Australia . Based in Meadowvale, QLD, they operate massive growing and packaging farms that distribute their produce through the supermarket chains across Australia. The Challenge The company recently asked ASC for a recommendation to solve their packaging and distribution dust issues. They wanted a sweeper that was able to sweep clean, acres of concreted apron as well as their internal washing and packaging sheds. The result. An ASC Eureka M3 heavy duty farm grade sweeper was ordered and delivered to site, with a full induction given.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, December 3, 2022
Midland Brick’s Dusty Facility Challenge
Client introduction: Midland Brick is a large producer of quality building bricks, concrete blocks, clay and masonry pavers, as well as retaining wall units, roof tiles and cultured stone. They have been leading the way for over 75 years and have a strong brand. Their main site is at the South Guildford plant, in WA. They have a large showroom and outdoor area as well as the huge production sheds. The Challenge: Midland Brick has a large production area, the dust is fine and there is a lot of it. Large kilns, lots of vehicle movements and high quantities of
Read MorePosted on Friday, December 2, 2022
Safescape WA Double ASC ME Investment
Client introduction: Safescape is a national design and manufacturing company, with a warehouse and production site in Perth. They deliver products and systems that are practical and smart, to promote safer and more sustainable mine sites. The Challenge: Safescape had already purchased an ASC Eureka ME push sweeper, for use in their Forrestfield facility. It had been such a great addition to the equipment used to keep the production and distribution site clean, that when they opened a second site around the corner, it was an easy decision to make. The Solution: A call to the ASC Perth office was
Read MorePosted on Monday, November 21, 2022
Bourke Bros Welding Clean Up Solution
The Client Bourke Bros Engineering, Moama, is based in country NSW. They are manufacturers of aluminium canopies and work bodies for trucks and utility vehicles. The Challenge Quinton Bourke contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat, seeking a solution to the cleaning of the company’s welding dust, grinding dust and swarf. Ken recommended the ASC Eureka M1 as the ultimate solution. A demonstration was organised, to show how easy the ASC M1 was to manoeuvre and clean debris around the tight areas around their machines. The Solution As Bourke Bros are moving to a larger premises in the near future, Quinton Bourke agreed
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Paramount Safety Products Dust & Debris Challenge
The Client Paramount Safety in Rowville, Victoria, is a supplier of all types of safety equipment. The Challenge Stuart Dunk from Paramount contacted ASC’s Victorian Manager, Ken Pepyat, to discuss a sweeper. Stuart had asked Ken to recommend a sweeper that would help keep the dust and small debris in check, as cleaning with brooms was both inefficient and created a challenging work environment for their staff. The Solution Paramount Safety Products purchased an ASC Eureka M1 to eliminate their dust problem.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, November 10, 2022
St Mary’s School Low Running Cost ASC Eureka E 51 Scrubber
The Client St Mary’s School, Goondiwindi, is a co-educational Catholic School with a current enrolment of 400 students in the Primary (P-6) and Secondary School (7-10). The school has a long tradition of providing quality education and care for children in Goondiwindi and the surrounding districts. The Challenge The school required a sturdy floor scrubber that was capable of cleaning their large vinyl foyer areas. The scrubber also had to be capable of cleaning painted and tiled areas. Given their location, they requested a heavy-duty machine that would prove to be reliable and have a very low cost of running.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Maxipoint Steel Grinding & Welding Dust Issues
Client introduction: Maxipoint has been providing high quality seed drilling equipment, since the start of modern cultivation technology. They have a huge range of long lasting tungsten points, seed boots, seeder system and accessories for all tillage systems. In WA they have been doing this for over 25 years. The Challenge Maxipoint’ s Edward Judd made contact with ASC, enquiring about a floor scrubber to help remove the steel dust and other debris. Maxipoint fabricate all the equipment on site at the Canning Vale workshop and the floor is concrete but covered in dust from steel grinding and welding. Not
Read MorePosted on Monday, November 7, 2022
G & M Forklifts Unique Dust Issue
Client introduction: G & M Forklifts are located in Bassendean, Perth and have been providing manual lifting solutions since 1993. The Challenge: G & M Forklifts have been purchasing sweepers and sweeper parts from ASC for over a decade. When a customer of G & M Forklifts presented a particular issue when sweeping, Graham Goddard contacted ASC’s WA Area Manager Ross Sheehan, to discuss the issue. The customer was a leading pigment producer, they have a warehouse in Kwinana and have a fine white powder like product that challenges all sweepers. Ross was able to gain access to the site
Read MorePosted on Saturday, November 5, 2022
Chicks Scrap Metal MEP
Client introduction Chicks Scrap Metal is based in Bibra Lake, WA. They are in the metal recycling business. Their goal is to recycle as much as they can and get it back into production. The Challenge: Chicks Scrap Manager, Bill, called locally based Manager Ross Sheehan to discuss his cleaning issue. Bill wanted to collect as much dust and debris as possible off their facilities warehouse floor, to reduce trip hazards. They face the Fremantle Doctor winds, which blows dust and dirt from neighbouring sites into his shed. The benefit was also to keep the site cleaner for their customers.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, October 29, 2022
Mt Isa Irish Club
The Client Mt Isa Irish club is a well known entertainment and accommodation venue, located in Mt Isa, North Queensland. The Challenge The club was looking to invest in a ride on sweeper that could sweep their accommodation grounds, as well as the club’s car parks and adjoining walkways. Prior to their involvement with ASC, the staff at the club were using brooms and leaf blowers to eliminate the facility’s leaf, dust and aggregate issues. The management of the club asked ASC for a heavy duty, yet very reliable, sweeper recommendation. ASC’s Nick Bilos guided the group. Nick suggested the
Read MorePosted on Friday, October 21, 2022
New West Foods
Client Introduction New West Foods have been supplying the Perth catering and take away market since 1988, with frozen foods, cooking oils and by products of the food industry. They have joined the NAFDA as their business grew, with their expansion of food products. In 2021 they amalgamated with Elite Food Co and moved into a larger, new premises. They now have a drive in freezer, cool rooms and dry goods areas. The Challenge Managing Director of New West Foods, Damon Venoutsos, had seen ASC on social media. He was intrigued enough to press the button, to find out more
Read MorePosted on Thursday, October 20, 2022
Royal Flying Doctors Broken Hill Cleaned Up ASC Eureka E 83
The Client The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS, informally known as The Flying Doctor) is an air medical service in Australia. It is a non-profit organisation that provides emergency and primary health care services, for those living in rural, remote and regional areas of Australia. For people who cannot access a hospital or general practice, due to the vast distances of the outback. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. RFDS base in Broken Hill (South-eastern Section) is located at Airport Road, Broken Hill. The Broken Hill facility covers the vast
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, October 18, 2022
C&M Built Group’s Labour Saving ASC Eureka M1 Sweeper
The Client C & M Built is a commercial construction company that specialises in the developing of Industrial warehouses. The Challenge The company was erecting a new development at Gregory Hills, in Sydney’s Southwest. They inquired about a sweeper that would be able to sweep up dust and debris from their construction floors. Prior to inquiring with ASC, they were hand sweeping, which was far too expensive in labour time and also inefficient. The Result The company purchased an ex fleet ASC Eureka M1 sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Monday, October 17, 2022
Key Pharmaceuticals NSW ASC Machine Upgrade
The Company Key Pharmaceuticals is an Australian-owned consumer healthcare company, committed to over-the-counter (OTC) consumer healthcare products within Australia, New Zealand and export markets. The Challenge The company has a large distribution centre in Lane Cove Sydney (NSW). Until recently, the company has been using an old ASC walk behind sweeper to clean their facility. The company asked ASC for a recommendation for a larger and more productive unit. ASC’s Scott Campbell suggested the ASC Eureka M2 sweeper. The Result An ASC Eureka M2 sweeper was ordered.
Read MorePosted on Sunday, October 16, 2022
GSM Helicopter Sparkling Clean Hangar
The Client GSM Helicopter Pty Ltd are based in Bilinga (Gold Coast Airport) QLD. The Challenge The company has a large fleet of helicopters which it maintains in its hangar. The company recently had their ASC Eureka E 51 Floor scrubber serviced by ASC technician, Nathaniel. The machine has been cleaning their hangar floors successfully, for more than 11 years now. https://www.sweeper.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/VID-20221017-WA0002.mp4
Read MorePosted on Friday, October 14, 2022
A-Civil Invests In A ASC M8 True Dust Free Sweeper
Client Introduction A-Civil is a company which specialises in civil contracting services, such as demolition, bulk, and detailed earthworks, asbestos removal, soil remediation, road works, land subdivision, shotcrete, minor concrete works, piling, anchoring and machinery hire. A-Civil use specialist plant and equipment together with highly qualified and experienced staff, which allows A-Civil to deliver reliable service to builders, developers, and government agencies. The Challenge The company’s construction sites needed sweeping, to eliminate rising risks from airborne dust. Historically, the company would hire road sweepers to clean various sites but this proved not only expensive for A-Civil but they found these
Read MorePosted on Thursday, October 13, 2022
Anchorage Apartments – Hope Island
The Client Anchorage Apartments is an address of distinction, located in the Southeast Queensland suburb of Hope Island. The Challenge Anchorage Apartments have a multi-story car park, as well as grounds they need to maintain on a daily basis. Greg, the Apartment’s Manager, was looking for a suitable machine to collect tyre dust and debris in his multi-storey carpark, as well as leaves around the outskirts of his complex. The Result. The company spoke to ASC’s Tony Rowe, who guided them in choosing the right machine for their application. On this occasion, the ASC Eureka M2 tyre dust sweeper was
Read MorePosted on Thursday, October 13, 2022
Smart Resources Cost Effective ASC M8 Solution
The Client Smart Recycling and Smart Pallets operate from a 35-acre, family-run recycling depot in Dandenong South. The businesses are owned by Mr Ward Petherbridge. The company runs four businesses, that divert over 50,000 tonnes of waste from landfill, annually. The site transforms 95% of waste received into useful, cost-effective, environmentally friendly products and provides a net carbon benefit of 14,500 tonnes from timber recycling alone. The Challenge The company has an endless array of trucks entering the premises to drop waste off. Debris and dust are a constant battle. More and more of the yards are being concreted. The
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Dawsons Moving and Storage Rowville Vic
The Company Dawson Moving and Storage is an Australian family owned and operated company, who have been dedicated to moving Australia, since 1927. The Challenge The company was looking for an efficient way to sweep their large warehouses, without going to the expense of buying an electric sweeper. They sought the assistance of ASC’s Melbourne based Ken Pepyat, as to what machine would work best in an enclosed environment, without creating dust. The Solution. The ASC MEP was recommended and purchased. This is a walk behind sweeper with as much sweeping power as an entry level electric sweeper, without any
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Lovett’s Cessnock Earthmoving Cuts Labour Time Cleaning
The Client Lovett’s Earthmoving are based in Cessnock, Hunter Valley, NSW. The company handles a wide range of commercial, industrial and domestic earthmoving projects. The Challenge The company has a large depot which houses its vast array of mobile plant, excavators, rollers and graders. The maintenance shed was quite new and had a lot of dust and dirt that dragged its way into the facility daily. The company was looking for a battery sweeper that could reduce the labour time spent cleaning and keep the shed clean and dust free. The Result. The company spoke to ASC’s Nick Bilos, who
Read MorePosted on Monday, October 3, 2022
Wangaratta Bowling Club Bowen QLD
The Client The Wangaratta Bowling Club is a fully covered lawn bowls club, located in Bowen, North QLD. The Club has a full-sized playing surface, which is made from synthetic carpet. The Club has a very large bowling green, as well as an attached function centre. The Challenge The Club was looking for a solution to clean their artificial turf. The surface was quite old and brittle, and they were looking for a cost-effective solution, to minimize the time spent cleaning the playing surface. Despite being so far away from Brisbane, ASC made a journey to inspect the court at
Read MorePosted on Sunday, October 2, 2022
Croatian Catholic Centre’s ASC M2 Universal Cleaning
The Client The Croatian Catholic Centre is located at St Johns Park, in Sydney. The Church and community Centre is a major gathering point for the Croatian community in Western Sydney. The Challenge The Church had a need to keep their outdoor carpark and paved areas clean. Having such a large land mass, meant that a lot of dust and leaves would build up and accumulate around the perimeters of the grounds. Confetti in Church environments can be problematic, so the machine was required to pick it up, eliminating countless labour hours in cleaning. The Church sought the expertise of
Read MorePosted on Saturday, October 1, 2022
Goonyella Riverside Mine BHP Mitsubishi Alliance QLD
The Client Goonyella Riverside Mine is a large mine site in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The mine is an open cut coal mine, located 30 kilometres north of Moranbah. Coal is exported on the Goonyella railway line to Hay Point, from where it’s sent to markets worldwide. The Goonyella Riverside mine is a part of BMA, the 50:50 joint venture between BHP and Mitsubishi Development. The Challenge The mine site required a sweeper that could sweep the site’s large roadways and workshop areas. The roadways had steep inclinations which were very dusty, with high concentrations of embedded coal dust and gravel.
Read MorePosted on Friday, September 30, 2022
Oz Design Furniture Rouse Hill ASC Service Upgrade
The Client OZ Design Furniture is a family-owned and operated business, that prides itself on quality furniture and homewares collections. They are focused on providing quality and beautifully designed furniture and homewares to Australians. The Challenge Their existing Rouse Hill distribution centre had been using a battery powered ASC M3 rider sweeper for the past 15 years. The machine had proven to be both reliable and efficient. The group were looking to replace the old ASC M3 sweeper and buy a new one. Rather than trading the old ASC M3 in, they chose to have the old ASC M3 serviced
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, September 27, 2022
United Wambo Hunter Valley
The Client United Wambo is located 16 kilometres west of Singleton in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. The company is a 50:50 joint venture between United Collieries (Glencore and CFMMEU) and Wambo Coal (Peabody). The Challenge The group had a large stores / distribution area that is epoxy painted. Naturally, a lot of dust builds up in these areas, due to the nature and sheer volume of stock that rotates in this area. The company also had issues with external dust that blew in from the surrounding areas. United Wombo were looking for a low maintenance solution to sweep
Read MorePosted on Monday, September 26, 2022
Kane Construction’s ASC MEP Investment
THE CLIENT Kane Constructions are a multi award winning, privately owned, commercial construction company, active in all sectors of the industry. With a turnover of more than $1 billion and over 450 full time employees, they operate throughout the east coast of Australia and overseas, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Canberra. The challenge Kane Construction’s Site Manager, Luke (Logan Hospital site) contacted ASC for a solution to their dust problems . Luke personally visited the ASC Yatala warehouse, had seen the ASC MEP push sweeper and inquired about it. ASC QLD’s Area Manager, Tony Rowe, explained
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Colas Tomago ASC’s Low Maintenance Solution
The Client The COLAS Group is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail, and maritime transport infrastructure. Roads – the Group’s core business, account for more than 80% of its total activity. The Challenge The Colas Group has a large workshop facility in Tomago, NSW. The floor is an epoxy painted, grey floor finish. They required a low maintenance solution to keep the floor clean and minimise laborious manual cleaning. The Solution. An ASC Eureka E 50 low maintenance scrubber was purchased by the group.
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Kacy Fogden Racing
The Client Based out of the Gold Coast Turf Club, Kacy Fogden Racing operates a small team of both horses and staff. She has 15 boxes to house horses, a horse walker, treadmill, the racecourse pool and access to the Gold Coast beach. The Challenge Kacy had challenging cleaning requirement that needed addressing. Running a horse stable means that the walkways between the stables must always be clean. Prior to Kacy contacting ASC, the walkways were hand swept which was consuming too much labour time. The horse stables needed to be cleaned during daylight hours and the biggest issue they
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022
JJ Richards Rockhampton Epoxy Painted Floor Challenge
The client JJ Richards is one of Australia’s leading Waste companies. Established more than 90 years ago, the brand has expanded to the regional area of Rockhampton, North Qld. The Challenge JJ Richards has a large workshop facility in Parkhurst, North QLD. This facility houses and services the company’s fleet of mobile waste vehicles. The facility has a large epoxy painted floor. Being a service facility that repairs trucks, their floors get coated with grease, oil, dust and debris after servicing. JJ Richards has a strict policy of keeping all their facilities clean. The company required a floor scrubber. The
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Grinna’s Hire Mackay Celebrates 16 years with ASC
The Client Grinna’s Hire is an established Hire business based in the city of Mackay, North Queensland. The ASC Benefit The Grinna Hire group originally purchased sweepers from ASC in early 2007. As a rental organisation the bulk of the group’s business is short term rental. Their rental fleet includes forklifts, skids steers, tractors and AS rider sweepers. The company started investing in ASC sweepers way back in 2007. The company still runs equipment they purchased way back when, which has proven to be both reliable and profitable to rent out, due to its industrial build quality.
Read MorePosted on Monday, September 19, 2022
Emmaus College Solid ASC Sweeper Investment Since 2016
The Client Emmaus College Rockhampton is a co-educational Catholic College, providing a unique educational opportunity for middle and senior school students. The college is based in North Queensland’s Rockhampton region. The Challenge Way back in 2016, the College wanted a sweeper that would clean their school pathways and playing court areas. Way back then they chose the heavy-duty ASC Eureka Mach 1 battery sweeper. Recently, ASC Representative Nick Bilos visited the school to check on the machine’s performance. The resulting free inspection revealed that the school’s groundsmen were happy with the machine’s sweeping performance and reliability after 8 years of
Read MorePosted on Sunday, September 18, 2022
Diplock’s Trouble Free ASC M1 Nine Years Strong
The Client Diplock’s Collision Repair Centre is based in Rockhampton, North QLD. They specialise in the repair of damaged vehicles. The Challenge Way back in 2013, the company purchased the heavy-duty ASC Eureka Mach 1 sweeper. The sweeper was purchased to clean their workshop floors and keep them free of paint resin, epoxy filler and overspray. The group has now been successfully using the ASC Mach 1 sweeping machine for 9 years, trouble free. The machine is used daily by the company’s apprentices and is a key tool used to make sure the facility is kept clean. The Result. The
Read MorePosted on Saturday, September 17, 2022
Dobe Farming Packing Sheds Cleaning Challenge
The Client Dobe Farming company is a large fruit and vegetable organisation based in Bowen, North Queensland. The Challenge The company has large packing sheds which require frequent sweeping. The build-up of farm dust and debris in the packaging sheds was quite challenging for the company and the group was looking to automate manual cleaning, with a high efficiency dust free sweeper. The Result The company chose the heavy-duty ASC Eureka Mach 5 sweeper as a means of reducing labour and eliminating their dust issues.
Read MorePosted on Friday, September 16, 2022
Crown Apartments Mackay Invests With ASC
The client The Crown Apartments are beautifully positioned, high-rise apartments and Hotel facilities, that overlook the Pioneer River, CBD and surrounding areas in Mackay, North Qld. The challenge The Directors of the complex required a sweeper that was capable of picking up black tyre dust in their underground carpark. The group had many sweeper options to choose from. The local ASC representative suggested the heavy-duty ASC Eureka Mach 1 car park sweeper, as a long-term, low maintenance solution. The ASC Mach 1 walk behind is specifically designed to sweep clean, large amounts of carbon back (tyre dust) effortlessly. The Result.
Read MorePosted on Sunday, September 4, 2022
Gold Coast Tow Trucks Light & Heavy Debris Challenges
The Client Gold Coast Tow Trucks Light & Heavy has been a dominant towing force within the industry on the Gold Coast and throughout Queensland for the past 20 years. The challenge The company required a sweeper to clean their large warehouse and smashed vehicles storage areas. The debris included broken taillights, rocks, scrap metal, broken headlights and shredded tyre offcuts. ASC’s Qld Manager, Tony Rowe, suggested that they invest for the long term and buy the heavy-duty ASC Eureka MEP sweeper. The Result An order was placed for an ASC Eureka MEP sweeper, which was delivered from the ASC
Read MorePosted on Saturday, September 3, 2022
Kane Constructions Commitment To Reduce Airborne Dust
The Client Kane Constructions is a major commercial construction company, specialising in large multi level buildings, such as the Northern hospital extension and Melbourne University additions. Kane Constructions has previously invested in multiple ASC Sweepers, such as the industry leading ASC MEP push sweeper and the ASC Mach 1 battery powered walk behind sweeper, for their various construction sites. Their continued investment in the ASC brand is geared to reduce airborne dust on their large-scale projects. Silica dust reduction is a major concern for their group. The Challenge Kane Constructions Manager, Mitch Hobbs, contacted ASC’s Melbourne Representative, to purchase another
Read MorePosted on Friday, September 2, 2022
No More Dust Clouds For Mt Pleasant Produce
The Client Mt Pleasant Produce is a specialist potato grower, catering to the gourmet restaurants market. They supply and grow different types of potatoes, which are grown at their Rocklyn sites in Victoria. The Challenge Rod from Mt Pleasant had a huge dust and dirt problem in his packaging sheds. He could no longer keep on top of it by using brooms and shovels. Manually sweeping the dust would result in dust clouds landing on everything. Rod contacted ASC after seeing an online video of the ASC Eureka MEP push sweeper. The Result Rod ordered the ASC MEP and has
Read MorePosted on Thursday, September 1, 2022
Hamilton Marino Constructions Dust & Dirt Challenge
The Client Hamilton Marino are a Melbourne based commercial builder, specialising in multi-level buildings. The Challenge Peter from Hamilton Marino had just moved into a new storage facility, based in the Melbourne suburb of Brooklyn. This facility houses a lot of mobile equipment. The challenge was to address the issue of dust and dirt being brought into the facility by trucks, forklifts and machinery. Peter contacted ASC to ask whether an ASC Representative would come out to inspect his site, and recommend the correct sweeper for their application. The Solution Upon discussion with the ASC, Peter decided the heavy-duty ASC
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, August 31, 2022
BIG4 Holidays Reliable ASC Solution
Client Introduction BIG4 Holiday Parks, stylised BIG4, is a network of holiday parks that are located throughout Australia. These parks offer various accommodation, including cabins, caravan and camping sites, and even glamping facilities. The Challenge Large Caravan Facilities have a vast array of bitumen roadways. These roadways are surrounded by large trees and shrubs. Leaf matter quickly builds up, making the lawns and roadways look messy. The Group was looking for a simple, yet reliable solution to solve this issue. They asked the ASC Representative to assess their site. He recommended the ASC Mach 3 street sweeper as an alternative
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Concrete Sleepers Canberra Dust Challenge
Client Introduction Concrete Sleepers Canberra have been manufacturing precast concrete since 1961. Concrete Sleepers Canberra hand make these high-quality sleepers, to engineers’ specifications. The Challenge Concrete dust can carry high volumes of silica which when inhaled, can cause lung damage. This dust is talcum powder fine and ends up airborne quiet easily. They have a drive through pick up system with a showroom, which needed sweeping to eliminate the silica dust build up. The Solution A demonstration was organised with the heavy-duty ASC Eureka Mach 1 sweeper. Many questions were asked, and careful consideration was made in choosing the right
Read MorePosted on Monday, August 29, 2022
The Pastry Lounge Scrubs Up Effortlessly
The Client The Pastry Lounge is a commercial catering company, specialising in boardroom catering. Fiona Richardson, an accomplished chef, is the Owner and Founder of The Pastry Lounge. The Challenge Prior to reaching out to ASC, Fiona had been using another brand of floor scrubber. She wasn’t happy with its performance, or the service she had received. She went searching for a reliable cleaning partner that could deliver a clean floor for her, with minimal mechanical trouble. Running a food facility is generally very messy. As any baker would know, preparing pastries requires the use of flour, breadcrumbs, starch and
Read MorePosted on Sunday, August 28, 2022
SRV’s Facility Double Clean With ASC
The Client SRV are a very large interstate transport company. They have in excess of 100 Kenworth trucks and are a very familiar brand seen on most highways, carting goods throughout Australia. They are renowned for safety, reliability and value, with their HQ based in Ormeau, Queensland. The Challenge SRV has a facility in Ormeau QLD. The company wanted a sweeper that would be able to sweep their entire facility, ensuring there would be no dust build up in their warehouse. The sweeper would also be used to clean their large concreted external areas, where the trucks are parked. The
Read MorePosted on Saturday, August 27, 2022
HVG Say Goodbye To Saw Dust Issue’s
The Client HVG are manufacturers of MDF timber board. They are based in Craigieburn (Vic), the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. The Challenge The major problem they face, is thick sawdust, that not only sticks to the floor, but builds up around their machinery. Gerges Fadel, HVG’s Production Manager, had looked at many other ride on sweepers, to sweep and vacuum his polished concrete floors. The many sweepers that had been demonstrated at his facility, swept his floors well enough, but were lacking strong dust control. ASC’s Representative suggested the heavy-duty Eureka Mach 3 as an alternative to the generic sweepers
Read MorePosted on Friday, August 26, 2022
Remondis Celebrates 7 years With ASC
The Client Remondis is regarded as one of Australia’s leading waste collection companies. The company runs a series of water transfer companies around Australia. The Challenge Cleaning a waste transfer station is quite challenging. With millions of tonnes of waste that passes through these centres, there is a need to sweep clean the roadways and unloading areas. These must be swept, in order to prevent tyre punctures for incoming traffic and eliminate debris flying around the facility. With garbage trucks and private cars dumping a vast array of debris into the oversized dump pits, the company must ensure a dust
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, August 10, 2022
JJ Richards Glendenning Cleans Up
The Client JJ Richards & Sons was established in 1932 and is the largest privately owned waste management company in Australia. The Challenge JJ Richards is a household name in the water collection business. Running a fleet of trucks also means the company has an array of service depots around the country, to support and maintain their refuse vehicle. The workshops each have a number of service bays, to service each truck. These bays get dirty from oil and grease dropping off the vehicles and onto the shop floor. These workshop floors require daily floor scrubbing to keep their areas
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Berendsen Clontarf Epoxy Painted Floor Challenge
The Client Thirty minutes north of Brisbane’s CBD, Berendsen Clontarf provides comprehensive fluid power sales, repair and maintenance support. Clontarf specialises in repairs to large and complex hydraulic cylinders. The facility boasts powerful disassembly rigs, heavy overhead cranes, pinpoint accurate milling and honing machines, fast, precise automatic ID welders and everything else needed to serve Queensland’s most heavy-duty customers. The Challenge The company has a large facility which features an epoxy painted floor. The company required a mechanised solution to replace mop and bucket cleaning. The recommendation was made for a heavy-duty ASC Eureka E 51 floor scrubber. The machine
Read MorePosted on Monday, August 8, 2022
Kevron Constructions Cleans Up Their Factory & Driveways
The Client Kevron constructions are large concreting and civil business, based in Tyers (Traralgon) Victoria. The Challenge Kevin and Rhonda from Kevron Constructions contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat, asking for a demonstration of the ASC Eureka M3 sweeper. They wanted to see if it would clean their factory and driveways. They had issues with dust and dirt blowing into their facility and landing on their earthmoving machinery. The Result Rhonda loved the ease of driving and operating the Mach 3, stating it will make life a lot easier, than sweeping the driveway by broom. They followed up by placing an order
Read MorePosted on Sunday, August 7, 2022
Edencraft Boats Fibreglass Clean Floor Challenge
The Client Edencraft Boats International is a prestige fibreglass boat builder in Moolap (Geelong ). Edencraft boats are custom built boats for offshore fishermen and divers. The Challenge Grant from Edencraft recently contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat. The company were users of a 10-year-old ASC Eureka M2 and were very happy with it. They were after an additional sweeper to help pick up fibreglass off their floors. The Result The company decided to invest in a new ASC Eureka Mach 2 and an ASC Eureka MEP walk behind sweeper. They would be used to clean their production areas, to reduce their
Read MorePosted on Saturday, August 6, 2022
Prime Euro Service
Client introduction Pritesh found ASC via a social media post. He runs Prime Euro Services at Ellenbrook, in the northern suburbs of Perth. He has a great business in this growing area, surrounded by The Vines Resort and the ever-expanding northern corridor of the city. Pritesh is the owner and mechanic of Prime Euro Services and is experienced in logbook services, mechanical and electrical repairs, as well as performance vehicle servicing. He runs an honest and transparent workshop. The Challenge Pritesh is surrounded by other small businesses and a streetscape of maple and eucalyptus trees. He is very motivated to
Read MorePosted on Friday, August 5, 2022
AGD Auto Wave Goodbye to Mops & Buckets
Client introduction ADG Auto is owned by Aaron Doust, who has operated this high-quality servicing business for over 10 years. Aaron works on all makes and models of vehicles and offers old-fashioned service that you can reply on. The Challenge Aaron services local businesses fleet of vehicles and was discussing the cleaning of the workshop. He sat down to calculate the time and cost of this technicians using a broom and mop over 12 months and was staggered at the cost. It was recommended that he visit the ASC Perth warehouse. He made the time to visit the ASC warehouse
Read MorePosted on Thursday, August 4, 2022
Animal Health Perth Warehouse Sweeper Investment
Client introduction Animal Health Solutions is based in Canning Vale, WA. They are a local WA company that supports the huge range of pet products to the specialty retailers, including vets, rural and produce stores. They have been providing this service for over 30 years. Animal Health Solutions have a large and very busy logistics side, plus the warehousing of many types of animal health items. The Challenge Brent, the Operations Manager, had used a contract sweeping company to visit the site, on a scheduled sweeping arrangement. This meant moving an incredible amount of stock each time, to allow the
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Department of Fire Services WA
Client introduction The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) was established on 1 November 2012. It performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents, that threaten life and property. It comprises more than 1600 operational personnel and corporate staff members. It also has an extensive network of more than 27,000 volunteers, engaged in the delivery of services to the community. DFES works in collaboration with Western Australian communities and other government agencies, to help prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from diverse hazards. This includes fires, cyclones, and floods, to
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
City of Gosnell Bush Fire Brigade
Client introduction City of Gosnells Bush Fire Brigade is made up of approximately 60 volunteers, who respond to emergencies every year, from their Beckenham station. They respond to bushfires, assist other emergency services, conduct reduction burns, attend school and community groups, and provide information at community events. The Challenge Andrew is one of the longest serving volunteers and had purchased a sweeping machine from ASC, for his day job, back in 2019. When the Bush Fire Brigade started looking for machines to assist the volunteers in keeping the station cleaner, quickly, he contacted ASC WA’s Area Manager, Ross Sheehan. They
Read MorePosted on Monday, August 1, 2022
7 Eleven Hangar 8
The Client 7 Eleven Hangar 8 is a private Hangar, owned by the 7 Eleven Group. They recently asked ASC for advice to procure an aviation grade floor scrubber. The company had been using an ASC sweeper happily, for many years. The Challenge The company stores its planes in a strategic location, at Essendon Airport (Vic). The floors are a very shiny epoxy coating, which require cleaning daily. The company insisted that the floors, when washed, had to be clean enough to eat off. ASC’s Victorian Manager, Ken Pepyat, suggested the super reliable ASC Eureka E 81 floor scrubber. The
Read MorePosted on Sunday, July 31, 2022
Computer Recycling Scheme Covers Its Site Sweeping Requirements
The Client Computer Recycling Scheme (Department for Education) is a SA Government Organisation, and their core activity is recycling and refurbishing used IT equipment. They are based in Burton, SA. The Challenge The company works with precise electronic equipment and need their work and storage facilities to be kept clean and most importantly , dust-free at all times. ASC’s South Australia Representative, Luke Skrinjaric, approached CRS’ Manager Mr. David Staunton, with an offer to demonstrate the ASC Eureka MEP, dust-control pedestrian sweeper. The Result Following an onsite demonstration, the company purchased an ASC MEP (optioned with vacuum/dust-filter) as an adequate
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Altona Cold Storage
The Client Altona is a newly opened cold storage facility in Victoria. The Challenge Peter from Altona Cold Storage was looking to purchase a heavy-duty sweeper, one that was robust and would clean up general dust and small bits of rubbish in his cool room facility. After an onsite demonstration of the ASC Factory Cat TR sweeper was performed by ASC’s Ken Pepyat, Peter was suitably impressed. The Result Peter decided that it was the right machine for his Facility and purchased the ASC Sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Sunday, July 17, 2022
Pipemakers Challenging Dust Issues Solved
The Client Pipemakers are based in Deer Park, Victoria. The company is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of PVC piping, to the construction and building industry. This industry is one of the biggest growth industries on Australia’s business landscape. The Challenge Stuart Percy from Pipemakers contacted ASC’s Area Manager, Ken Pepyat, to request that a demonstration of an ASC Eureka Mach 3 sweeper, be conducted. The machine was recommended by another company. Pipemakers has a large facility and dust is a major issue that needed to be addressed. A sweeper was sought so that the company could not
Read MorePosted on Saturday, July 16, 2022
Proquip Clean Up Their Workshop Areas
The Client Proquip are a leading earthmoving equipment rental and sales company, based in Ravenhall Victoria. The Challenge The company asked ASC’s Ken Pepyat for a low-cost solution to a big cleaning challenge – how do we keep our workshops clean? Prior to Ken’s arrival, the Mechanics previously kept their large workshops clean, with hand brooms. Ken advised them to invest in the ASC Eureka MEP vacuumized manual sweeper. The Solution Following Ken’s visit, Erin from Proquip placed an order for two Eureka MEP walk behind sweepers, for sweeping their workshop areas. Using the two MEPs has proven to be
Read MorePosted on Friday, July 15, 2022
Fine Form Pre Cast Eliminates It’s Airborne Dust Issues
The Client Fine Form Precast Solutions are based in Coffs Harbour and have an experienced team that can manufacture anything in concrete. They offer a specialised service that starts at our smallest product, right up to large civil projects. The Challenge Jukka Ylinen, the business owner, contacted ASC looking for a solution to eliminate his airborne dust issues, while manufacturing prefabricated concrete. The Solution He invested in the ASC manual dust free MEP Eureka sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, July 14, 2022
14 Years On Manag Distributors Reinvests With A New ASC MEP
Client introduction: Manag Distributors are based in the popular industrial suburb of Osborne Park on the north side of Perth. Manag Distributors are a locally owned warehouse, fully stocked in top flooring supplies, such as Crain, Diplomate and Ardex to name just a few. They carry commercial Vinyl, Carpet tiles, hybrid planks, synthetic turf and adhesives for each. The Challenge: Manag Distribution is a very busy place; the warehouse has a constant flow of goods in and out, with the building industry being in a building boom. The walkways in the warehouse were soiled by forklift rubber, making a mess
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Dimension 1 Upgrades & Reinvests With ASC
The Client Dimension 1 are Australia’s largest paper, film and board converters. Their NSW facility located in Smithfield NSW, is the most sophisticated slitting, sheeting and allied services operation in Australia. The Challenge Having purchased an ASC M2 sweeper some 20 years ago, the Management decided it was time to upgrade their old ASC sweeper. The company asked ASC if there was a new model with the same reliability and it was suggested that they upgrade to a slightly larger ASC M3 model. The Solution. Following a demonstration, the decision was made immediately to purchase the ASC M3 sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Quatro Design Conquers Dust Issues With ASC Eureka M1
The Client Quatro Design are Australia’s leading manufacturer of GRC concrete planter boxes, pots and street furniture products, for the landscape industry. They are based in Murwillumbah, NSW. The Challenge The company has a high concentration of dust that is required to be eliminated from their facility. The Solution. The company ordered an ASC M1 sweeper, with a high-capacity dust filter to eliminate their problem.
Read MorePosted on Sunday, June 19, 2022
Mitre 10 Trade Centre
Client introduction: Versatile Mitre 10 Trade Centre is a long-established business, specialising in supplying the roofing and ceiling trade for many decades. Based in Malaga, (Perth) the facility stocks many hardware items and has a large drive though area, so customers can safely enter off the busy Alexander Drive Road with trucks, utes and tailers. The Challenge: Warehouse Manager, Damien, saw an ASC advert about a push sweeper, with a battery free dust control system. He thought it would be the simplest solution to sweeping the dust and debris from his shop aisles and floor space, inside their facility. The
Read MorePosted on Friday, June 17, 2022
CNW Electrical Wholesale
The Client CNW Electrical is a 100% Australian owned distribution and supply chain manager, for a wide variety of local and international customers. They are based in Murarrie, QLD The Challenge Find a solution to clean their very busy warehouse and distribution centre. The Solution. They purchased the ASC MEP to perform their cleaning and general duties, including the removal of dust and dirt in their store areas.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, June 16, 2022
ASC MEP Cleans Up At All Aspects Painting
The Client All Aspect Painting Group provides painting services and construction cleaning and are based in Clontarf, QLD The Challenge The company’s Business Manager was looking for a solution to eliminate the use of labor-intensive vacuum cleaners, with something much faster and low maintenance. The Solution. The ASC MEP managed the litmus and worked well, sweeping construction and silica dust. The company purchased the machine, which saved a lot of time and money whilst preparing their floors. ASC’s Rafael Rodrigues assisted the company in their purchase.
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Bishops Atom Scrub Up Clean With An ASC E46
The Client Bishops ( Atom group) is a safety supplier, based in Eagle Farm, Brisbane The Challenge The Challenge was to find a compact scrubber, which had to be easy to transport and low maintenance. The Solution. The ASC E46 proved to be the best solution.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Wood Tech & Rogers Group Welcomes Their ASC M6
The Client The Wood Tech Group provides industrial machinery sales and service throughout Australia. They are based in Hemmant, Brisbane The Challenge The challenge was to find a reliable and strong machine that could clean inside their manufacturing area, as well as be able to sweep their adjoining large external carpark areas. They preferred a machine with minimal electronics and proven low maintenance. The Solution. After searching the market, they found that the ASC Eureka M6 was the only machine that met with their requirements of a simple drive train. The machine also met their build quality standards, as the
Read MorePosted on Monday, June 13, 2022
Aquadig Invest in 2 x ASC MEP’s
The Client Aquadig is a South Brisbane company, offering a range of services such as vacuum excavation, drain cleaning, CCTV, Pipe repair. The Challenge Aquadig has three open sheds and workshops, surrounded by gravel areas. With constant movement of large machines and trucks, the dirt, rocks and debris find its way into their maintenance and storage sheds. The Solution. The company chose to invest in two industrially built, heavy duty ASC MEP sweepers, as their labour-saving devices, to keep their facility dust free. ASC’s Rafael Rodrigues delivered the machines to the group.
Read MorePosted on Sunday, June 12, 2022
Chelmstone Eradicates Their Extreme Concrete Dust Challenges
The Client Chelmstone is an Australian manufacturer of tactile pavers, paving and specialty precast concrete products and are based in Seventeen Miles Rock, QLD The Challenge With a heavy concrete dust production area, it was a challenge to find a low price machine, able to pick up large amounts of concrete dust. The Solution. The MEP was the only push sweeper that did not struggle to pick up such large amounts of concrete dust, resulting in a dust free sweep. ASC’s Rafael Rodrigues guided the company on their selection process.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, June 11, 2022
SIMS Metal Takes On An ASC Heavy Duty M6
The Client Sims Limited is a world leading publicly listed metal recycler. Their operations encompass the buying, processing, and selling of ferrous and non-ferrous recycled metals. This branch is based in Nerang, Gold Coast- QLD. The Challenge Sims Metal Nerang needed to replace the old problematic sweeper, that they had been using at their site. Working in a scrap metal facility is quite challenging, as the materials size can vary from a 2 mm piece of tin to an oversized piece of steel. They chose an ASC Heavy Duty Mach 6 for this site as a replacement for their existing
Read MorePosted on Friday, June 10, 2022
Perides Art Projects Cleans Up With ASC
The Client Perides Art Projects is a specialised fine arts foundry, casting bronze and aluminum sculptures and are based in Geebung, Brisbane. The Challenge With a busy and dusty manufacturing workshop, the company’s idea was to find a solution to replace manual sweeping. Mechanizing this process would help to maintain a healthier working environment and save valuable labour from hours of cleaning. ASC’s Rafael Rodrigues suggested that the group invest in a heavy-duty ASC MEP manual sweeper, as a long-term dust prevention solution. The Solution. The ASC MEP vacuum was then ordered.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, June 9, 2022
Edward Group Solves Their Warehouse Tyre Dust Issues
The Client Edward Group is a distribution company based in Murarrie, Brisbane. The Challenge The company’s Warehouse Manager was looking to find a solution to clean tyre dust off their busy warehouse floors. The Solution. They chose the ever-popular ASC MEP sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Intercontinental Sanctuary QLD Dual ASC Machines
The Client Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove is a 5-star resort based in Hope Island, Gold coast – QLD. The Challenge The Service Manager was looking for two different types of machines. One to sweep narrow footpaths and one for larger areas with large amounts of leaves. The Solution. The company chose to invest in two MEP Push Sweepers for the footpath areas and two heavy duty US Built Elgee Power Vac machines. Locally based ASC representative Rafael Rodrigues consulted the group, to deliver a great solution for their outdoor cleaning needs.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Hitachi Welcomes The Cleaning Power Of The ASC M6
The Client Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia is a distributor of Hitachi excavators, wheel Loaders, rigid dump trucks and Bell articulated dump trucks based in Wacol, QLD The Challenge The challenge for the company, was to find a large ride-on sweeper to clean their busy concreted yard and workshop areas. Mining trucks can be very messy by leaving a lot of dirt and debris along their tracks and wheel arches, constantly requiring sweeping. The company had another brand of sweeper on this site that was not doing the job. The Solution. The proven mining sweeper model ASC Eureka M6 was chosen
Read MorePosted on Sunday, June 5, 2022
MAZ Group’s Concrete Dust & Gypboard Challenges Solved
The Client MAZ Group are a Melbourne based construction company, based at Melbourne Airport. They specialise in airport building construction work. The Challenge Lachlan from MAZ Group contacted ASC, to see what type of small ride on sweeper would be suitable for cleaning tight construction spaces they need to operate in. ASC’s Ken Pepyat recommended the industrial built ASC Mach 2 sweeper, which is designed to pick up concrete dust and gypboard. Ken organised a demonstration of the ASC Eureka Mach 2 and Lachlan was very impressed with the sweeping performance. The Result An order was placed with Ken for
Read MorePosted on Saturday, June 4, 2022
Vision International Forwarding Eradicates Issue
The Client Vision International Forwarding, a 100 percent Australian owned company, the provider of solutions and management in the ever-expanding field of transport logistics based in Pinkenba, QLD. The Challenge The company has a high volume of truck traffic that enters the building. Dust generated from the company’s fleet of trucks, combined with forklift tyre dust, was an issue the company wanted to eradicate. The Solution. The ASC M3 electric sweeper was ordered. It was not only the perfect size but the right machine for the application.
Read MorePosted on Friday, June 3, 2022
Built Acquires M1 Cement Grade Construction Sweeper
The Client Built is one of Australia’s largest private construction companies. With ongoing projects, they take OH & S very seriously. The Challenge The company recently approached ASC’s Rafael Rodrigues, asking how they could overcome the challenge of sweeping up floor laden cement dust, from their Toowong Shopping Centre project in QLD. In all construction sites silica particles are present. This is caused by activities such as cutting, grinding, sanding, drilling, loading or demolishing products. This dust can generate particles of crystalline silica and may be harmful to breathe, as they cause respiratory problems. Dust control on all building sites
Read MorePosted on Thursday, June 2, 2022
JJ Richards Grows Their ASC Fleet
The Client. JJ Richards operates waste management facilities across Australia. They are one of Australia’s leading waste companies. The Challenge. The Company looked to invest in a new scrubber for an expanded operation in Yandina, Queensland. They requested ASC to provide a machine which delivered low running costs and could clean a greasy floor, cost effectively. JJ Richards has many ASC Scrubbers in their fleet. Given the proven performance of their existing ASC fleet, they naturally chose the brand they knew worked well, in their tough environments across Australia. The Solution. They choose the ASC Eureka E 81 heavy duty
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Colas Say’s Goodbye To Grease And Oil
The Client Colas has built a reputation as a leader in the manufacturing and application of sophisticated products and services, to the road and airfield industry. Their regional site is based in Yatala QLD. The Challenge The Company owns and services a wide variety of equipment in their workshops. They required a machine that would clean grease and oil from their workshop floors. The Solution. ASC’s Queensland representative, Rafael Rodrigues, consulted the company and delivered a new ASC Eureka E50 from the local ASC Yatala warehouse.
Read MorePosted on Monday, May 30, 2022
Bayton Group Site Clean Cchallenge’s Solved
Client Introduction Bayton Group provide cleaning services to manufacturing and mechanical workshops, food processing, warehousing plants, along with mining and drilling operations. Baytons have also been awarded the contract to maintain the large areas of Barangaroo in central Sydney, which surround the Casino up to Millers Point. The Challenge Baytons faced many new challenges cleaning this site, as this area had many obstacles. Copious pedestrians walking the paths each day was the first challenge, followed by a requirement that the machine they used had to be whisper quiet. The site encompassed many forms of debris, including broken glass, paper cups,
Read MorePosted on Sunday, May 29, 2022
BaptistCare – Canberra Cleaning Solution
Client Introduction BaptistCare is a leading not-for-profit Christian based care organisation, that has been serving the aged and people living with disadvantage for 75 years. Their new Griffith Centre is a brand-new energy efficient and environmentally sustainable building, built in Canberra. The Challenge The new facility was a massive investment and required a solution to clean their walkways and carparks. The facility had open landscaped gardens, walkways and pedestrian areas that needed cleaning daily. A constant flow of delivery trucks and vehicles entering the site, was also marking the epoxy painted carpark floors. BaptistCare knew exactly what they needed. A
Read MorePosted on Saturday, May 28, 2022
Australian Paving Centre Double Unit Purchase
The Client Australian Paving Centre (APC) is based in South Australia and is a distributor and supplier of premium quality home landscaping and improvement materials. Some of their products include pavers (concrete and natural stone) tiles, retaining wall blocks, garden walls, etc. The Challenge: The company has a problem with fine cement dust and debris in their indoor storage areas. They also needed a system to be able to clean their outdoor areas. They asked ASC Adelaide based Manager Luke Skrinjaric for a manoeuvrable, dust-controlled sweeper machine, which could sweep up fine dust indoors and be strong enough to pick
Read MorePosted on Friday, May 27, 2022
Chadwick Forklifts Purchases An ASC Eureka M3
The Client Chadwick Forklifts are a LARGE independent forklift Dealer. The Challenge Steve Wells, the Manager of Chadwick’s, contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat as he had seen the ASC Eureka M3 at one of their client’s facilities and was very impressed with its performance. Steve thought it would be a great addition to add to their rental fleet, to allow them to hire it out to their regular customers, while also being able to sweep their own premise with it. The Result. Chadwick Forklifts placed an order with Ken Pepyat for an ASC M3 sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, May 26, 2022
Semco St Mary’s NSW
The Client Semco Group is a full-service, heavy equipment sales and service organisation. They specialise in major brands like Takeuchi excavators and crawler loaders, Fiori mobile mixers and dumpers, Terex loader backhoes, CP Hammers, Toro mini loaders/trenchers, Faresin telehandlers and Engcon tilt rotators. The Challenge The company has a massive workshop and display area in the Sydney suburb of St Marys. A high percentage of its facility is concrete, with roadways and large heavy workshop areas. Trucks enter the facility hourly with deliveries of both heavy vehicles and parts, so dust and mud are a big issue on this site.
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Semco Derrimut Mud & Dry Dust Challenges
The Client Semco is a full-service, heavy equipment sales and service organisation that is Nationally based. They sell both construction and agricultural equipment. The Challenge The company’s Melbourne facility required a sweeper that could sweep up mud and dry dust. ASC’s Ken Pepyat visited the company and recommended the ASC Heavy Duty M6 sweeper. The Solution. The company placed an order with Ken Pepyat for a ASC M6 Diesel sweeper, which was despatched from the local ASC Sunshine West warehouse.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Barkuma Not for Profit SA
The Client Barkuma is a SA based not for profit organization, that assists in finding and managing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The Challenge Ms Robin Lambert contacted the ASC SA branch to obtain suggestions for a suitable sweeper machine for one of their sites. They required a sweeper to keep their manufacturing site clean and free from air-borne dust and debris. To achieve this, they requested a machine that is maneuverable, easy to use & requires very little maintenance. The Solution. They purchased an ASC MEP manual sweeper with dust control. The machine was delivered and commissioned by
Read MorePosted on Monday, May 23, 2022
Winston Express Haulage Clean Away With An ASC M2 sweeper
The Client Winston Express Haulage is a truck distribution business and is continually growing with 50 plus vehicles in the fleet. The Challenge They are currently building a new warehouse beside their existing warehouse, to make way for more stock holding capacity. Managing director, Dean Smith needed a dust solution for his new facility. Truck and forklift movements were creating airborne dust in the facility, which was blowing back into their warehouse and onto their stock. The Solution The company purchased a brand new ASC M2 sweeper, to keep both their warehouse and external concrete aprons clean. ASC’s Scott Campbell
Read MorePosted on Sunday, May 22, 2022
PSA Group Challenging Dust, Dirt & Metal Shavings Issues
The Client PSA Group is an installer and manufacturer of new fuel tanks and fuel bowsers, to fuel stations like Caltex, Ampol, Shell and many more. The Challenge The company had dust, dirt and metal shavings building up in their Sydney facility. The Result PSA run ASC sweepers in many of their other regional sites. Given the positive feedback, they decided their Sydney site needed the ASC MEP manual walk behind sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, May 21, 2022
Zodiac Challenge Cleaning Reinvests With ASC
The Client Zodiac Challenge Cleaning is an established cleaning service that services the Sydney market. They have been cleaning residential homes and commercial facilities for over 20 years. The Challenge The company recently expanded their service clientele to maintain large commercial supermarkets and restaurants. They required a scrubber which would ensure low running costs, save time and clean intensively. The Solution. Patrick, the company’s owner, had previously purchased and used the ASC Eureka Heavy Duty E51 scrubber, so asked ASC’s Scott Campbell for a new machine for a new site.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, May 21, 2022
New Directions To An ASC Eureka E 50
The Client New Directions manufacture and supply home spa and wellbeing essential oils and many other natural, organic products. The Challenge The company had previously purchased another brand of scrubber, which failed to clean and dry their factory floors, causing safety issues. Following that, the company made a substantial investment to investigate suppliers of scrubbing machines, to see if they could pick the market’s best and most reliable product. The Solution ASC’s Scott Campbell organised to demonstrate the ASC Eureka E 50 scrubber to the group. The machine performed flawlessly. Following the demonstration, the company told ASC’s Scott Campbell of
Read MorePosted on Friday, May 20, 2022
Department of Defence, Port Wakefield
The Client Department of Defence, Port Wakefield is located 83 kilometres north, north-west of Adelaide. The Defense property is used for weapons research and testing for the Australian Army and Royal Australian Navy. The Challenge The Port Wakefield Defence site has many storage facilities within its grounds that had a dust build-up problem. They were looking to rectify this as well as eliminating grease and oil stains that finds its way onto the floor over time. The Solution The Defence Department consulted ASC’s locally based Adelaide representative Luke Skrinjaric for a solution. He recommended the heavy-duty ASC Eureka E 100
Read MorePosted on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Berlian Timbers Cleans Up It’s Concrete Floors
The Client Berlian Timbers are a wood and building supplier North of Sydney in Mt Kuring-Gai. The Challenge Being a large wholesaler brings with it many logistical challenges. The primary one, is the continual through traffic with customers driving in and out of the complex. Dirty vehicles and delivery trucks drag soil and dust into the complex, making the company’s concrete floors difficult to clean. The company had been using a generic push sweeper, which merely stirred up and placed the airborne dust onto their stock. The Result After an onsite demonstration by ASC’s Scott Campbell, they purchased the heavy-duty
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Ozwall Says Goodbye To Metal Debris Dust
The Client Ozwall prefabricate internal and external vertical formwork for walls. The Challenge The company has a new facility in Sydney’s suburb of St Marys and needed a solution to pick up metal debris dust. They realised that manual sweeping would create too much dust and be too time consuming with their available labour. They needed a cheap and effective dust solution. ASC’s Scott Campbell recommended an ASC MEP sweeper for them. The Result The company purchased an ASC MEP dustless Manual sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Navia Freight Cleaning Challenge Solved
The Client Navia Freight is a fully integrated freight and logistics company, offering all aspects of freight forwarding logistics, including sea freight, air freight, customs clearance, 3PL and e-commerce. The Challenge The Company is involved in quarantine services and were looking for a cleaning solution that would deliver their depot a high degree of cleanliness. The Result The company purchased the ASC M2 after careful selection from many different machines available on the market.
Read MorePosted on Monday, May 16, 2022
ASC EUREKA Machine 22yo & Going Strong At Jocon Construction
The Client Jocon Construction is a South Australian Building Company with over 50 years’ experience in the construction sector. The Challenge Way back in 1999, the company purchased its first ASC Eureka E 500 Petrol driven sweeper for their Glynde depot. The company’s Administration Manager Claire Morris recently contacted ASC’s Adelaide based representative Luke Skrinjaric, requesting an inspection of their 22 years old ASC Eureka 500 sweeper. They requested an overdue inspection of their tried and tested sweeper, to see whether replacing their current machine was warranted, considering it had been was in operation for more than 22 years. The
Read MorePosted on Sunday, May 15, 2022
GNT International (Fine Wine & Spirits)
The Client GNT Fine Wine and Spirits is an Australian Wine Trading company. The Challenge GNT were opening a new bottling and packaging facility in Tanunda (Barossa Valley). They required an efficient sweeper that would keep their production facility and stock free of dust and dust-based contaminants. The sweeper had to be manoeuvrable enough to work around packing lines and palleted stock in storage rooms and had to be able to sweep without lifting up and spreading dust around their stock. The Solution ASC Adelaide representative Luke Skrinjaric organised a demonstration of the ASC EUREKA MEP to the Group. Following
Read MorePosted on Friday, May 13, 2022
Semco Equipment Sales
The Client Semco Group is a full service heavy equipment sales and service organisation, based in New South Wales Australia. They have three outlets and several Sub dealers. Semco Group specialises in new and used heavy equipment, construction equipment, used Caterpillar equipment, used backhoes, used dozers, earthmoving, loaders, excavators, skid steers, compactors, graders, scrapers, tractors and crawler machines. The Challenge Semco has a large operation in Sydney. They required a low coast solution to sweep in between their high rack parts and packaging areas. The Solution. An ASC MEP was purchased.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, May 5, 2022
Tweed Valley IGA Heavy-Duty long-Lasting Scrubber
The Client Tweed Valley IGA, located in Murwillumbah, is a large supermarket chain based in Northern NSW. The Challenge Recently the company asked for ASC to recommend a Heavy-Duty long-lasting scrubber that could clean both urethane and tiled floor surfaces. They required the machine to be sturdy, have an inbuilt heavy duty cleaning action and something that had minimal electronics. They were looking to replace an existing floor scrubber. Their other brand scrubber simply that had too many problems and proved uneconomic to keep repairing it. The Result. The group purchased a Heavy-Duty ASC Eureka E 51 scrubber. While the
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Kounis Group Secures Ultimate Solution ASC M3
Client introduction Proudly West Australian owned and operated, Kounis Group Head office is located in Booragoon, Western Australia. They are renowned for their precision sheet metal work, electrical switchboards, cable support systems, mining enclosures, dewatering skids to name a few as well as service and maintenance audits. The Challenge Kounis Group have a large workshop that has been extended many times over the 60 years at this one location. The facility consists of three warehouse / production areas & a large dispatch area where large vehicles move all the steel and products in and out of their site. Operations Manager
Read MorePosted on Monday, April 25, 2022
General Diesel Services Scrubs Up With An ASC E51
Client introduction General Diesel Service is in the eastern industrial WA suburb of Bellevue. It’s been owned by the Parora family since 1983 and has now grown to now service, the Automotive, Farming, Mining, and Exploration sectors. Their workshop has technicians experienced in truck and bus repairs, engine rebuilds and replacement, gearboxes, brakes, and they also have field service team. The Challenge Craig Parora has been using a ASC floor scrubber for the past 10 years and it was time to replace the tried and proven machine with something new. He made connection with ASC head office in Sydney, and
Read MorePosted on Sunday, April 24, 2022
Arch Engineering Carbon & Blowing Dust Challenge
Client introduction Based in the southern industrial sector of Bibra Lake is Arch Engineering. They Specialize in steel fabrication for the Mining, Process, Oil and Gas industries. With customers like BHP, Rio Tinto and FMG, they are well known in the fabrication sector. The Challenge Arch Engineering is a sister company to HD Plasma, who have purchased several sweepers from ASC Area Manager Ross Sheehan in recent years. Site manager, Bradley South, had borrowed these sweepers on several occasions and decided as they were doing a clean-up that they needed to buy their own machines. They had a large open-air
Read MorePosted on Saturday, April 23, 2022
Famous Logistics Won Over By ASC MEP Sweeper
The Client Famous Pacific Shipping is a global transportation company with its HQ based in Brisbane. Managing Director Miss Michele Dougal has grown the Famous Logistics brand to become an international brand name. The brand specialises in global air, sea, overland transportation, freight and logistics network now represented in more than 46 countries. The Challenge The company has a large warehousing and distribution centre in Hemmant near the Port of Brisbane. Michele Dougal asked ASC for a solution to help her employees remove dust & debris from their facility to ensure only clean & dust free outgoing cargo leaves the
Read MorePosted on Thursday, April 21, 2022
K-TIG Adelaide Invests in an ASC MEP Pedestrian Dust-Control Sweeper
The Client K-TIG is the developer and manufacturer of a patented, high quality, high productivity and repeatable welding technology known as Keyhole TIG. K-TIG is an advanced GTAW technology that reduces multi-hour welds to just minutes whilst retaining the sort after high quality of conventional TIG processes. The Challenge Mr Greg Wills (K-TIG) contacted ASC’s locally based Adelaide Manager Luke Skrinjaric to discuss how he could improve his housekeeping standards. As a high precision engineering company, it was very important to keep working areas dust free and clean of any debris. Greg also expressed interest in keeping his outdoor areas
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Simply Fresh Distributors Conquers Settling Warehouse Dust
The Client Simply Fresh Distributors is a South Australian privately owned food marketing and distribution business. They have a strong focus on supplying the Independent Supermarkets in South Australia. Some of their brands are: COCOBELLA, IMPRESSED (cold pressed juices), Bard Valley Natural Delights (fresh medjool dates), ph8, REAL JUICE COMPANY, ROKEBY FARMS, WHITTAKERS, MR. BROWNIE, VITA MELON, NUTRIENT WATER, KOMMUNITY BREW, to name just a few. The Challenge The efficient elimination of dust & debris from their warehouse and cool room areas. These areas needed to be kept clean to prevent dust from settling on a warehoused food stock. The
Read MorePosted on Friday, April 15, 2022
The Haggarty Group Welcome ASC M6 LPG
The Client The HAGGARTY GROUP Qld is located in West Ipswich. The Haggarty Group Qld has been recycling ferrous and non-ferrous metals since 1949. Their activities include the collecting, buying, processing and the selling of all scrap metals into various markets. The Challenge Haggarty needed a heavy-duty machine that was able to clean & maintain their busy recycling yard. The area that required sweeping included rough concrete surfaces. The sweepers’ role was to clean sweep their carpark areas as well as their large indoor and outdoor recycling plant. The Solution. In order to keep their operating cost to a minimum,
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Renascent Australia Cement Dust Free Floors
The Client Renascent Australia (NSW) are leaders in quality fit outs, refurbishments and construction. Establishment in 1995, they have completed nearly 2 billion dollars’ worth of work across Australia. The Challenge The company is currently undergoing a major construction fit out in Pitt St Sydney. They required a sweeper that was capable of sweeping cement dust off their internal floors. The areas being swept were corridors and office rooms. They were using a vacuum cleaner prior to their consultation with ASC, which was proving far too time consuming and costly. The Result. They invested in ASC MEP vacuum sweeper for
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Striker Crushing Maintenance & Workshop Facility
The Client Striker is an Australian owned mobile crushing, screening and conveying manufacture for use in the quarry, mining, construction and recycling industry. The Challenge The company had a need to sweep dust and dirt that come of their components after being returned to their site for maintenance. Fine red dust was scattered all through their maintenance and workshop facility. The Result The company purchased a ASC Eureka MEP dust free sweeper from Ross Sheehan, the ASC Perth based Branch Manager located at Wangara.
Read MorePosted on Monday, April 11, 2022
Westgyp Building Supplies WA Warehouses and Carparks Cleaning Challenges
The Client Westgyp Building Supplies is a leading Perth Based supplier of building products to the residential & commercial construction industry. The Challenge Matt Hudston (Managing Director) contacted ASC’s Perth based Manager Ross Sheehan to discuss the purchase a sweeper. The company has large premises based in the Perth suburb of at Balcatta. The site attracts a lot of gypsum dust and tyre debris which needs to swept a few times a day to ensure a clean and dust free facility. The site cleaning includes the warehouse as well as their large external carpark. Matt Hudston mentioned to Ross Sheehan
Read MorePosted on Sunday, April 10, 2022
Southcott WA Warehouse Forklift Tyre Dust & Debris
The Client Southcott is the largest manufacturer of hydraulic couplings and adaptors in Australia. They have a reputation for precision machining & quality manufacturing of hydraulic components to meet the demands of Australian industry. The Challenge Southcott have a small warehouse in the suburb of High Wycombe (Perth). They had an issue with forklift tyre dust & debris blowing in from their south facing dispatch doors. They required an easy and simple operating sweeper for their very busy workshop & stores area with the specific requirement of no battery charging. The Solution. ASC’s Ross Sheehan delivered to them a new
Read MorePosted on Saturday, April 9, 2022
Reiner Earthmoving WA Double ASC Machine Investment
The Client Reiner Earthmoving provides hire services to the construction and mining industry for high quality Earthmoving and Construction Equipment in Perth, Western Australia. The Challenge The company had built a new workshop facility in Perth suburb of Forrestdale. The group had commissioned local builders, Alita Constructions, who were using ASC sweepers while construction took place. Reiner were so impressed with the machines performance that they contacted ASC’s Ross Sheehan to supply them with both a sweeper and a scrubber. The Result Ross was given an order to supply one ASC Eureka Heavy Duty walk behind Floor Scrubber and a
Read MorePosted on Friday, April 8, 2022
Camtrans invests in a Combo order
The Client Camtrans is a West Australian based Transport Company. They run two depots, one in Albany and the other in Perth. The Challenge. The company has busy warehouses with forklifts and trucks constantly running through their facilities. Black tyre dust and general debris was becoming an issue and the company wanted to automate the removal of this black dust. The companies forklift drivers were challenged daily with working in airborne dust and Managing Director Mr. Phillip West was quoted as saying “If I’m going to get rid of this problem, I’ll do it right by buying the right equipment”.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, April 7, 2022
CS-WA Direct Plasterboard 3 Times Happy With ASC MEP
The Client WA Direct Plasterboard is a family owned and operated business specialising in the provision of plasterboard and building materials throughout Western Australia. Established in 1950, they have grown to become one of WA’s most trusted suppliers of plasterboard, building systems and wall and ceiling materials. The Challenge Running a large plasterboard facility is not easy. Constant traffic and dust is a given. The Company had purchased and used 2 ASC MEP manual sweepers 8 years ago and were very happy with their performance. They needed a new additional sweeper and their choice was made very easy. Invest in
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Calderys Fine Dust Control Challenges
The Client The company is a global industry-leading provider of personalised refractory solutions. Calderys form precast concrete for mine sites to blow furnaces making them the rolls Royce of concrete mouldings. Based in Unanderra NSW they asked ASC’s Scott Campbell to address their dust issues The Challenge Calderys required a heavy-duty sweeper that could cope with sweeping very fine cement and mining dust. Their dust was talcum powder fine. They had purchased many other sweepers in the past only to discover that none of them worked in their facility. They needed the best dust control possible after failures with other
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, April 5, 2022
ASC Machine’s Onsite For RAAF Williamtown Hangers
The Client RAAF Base Williamtown is a Royal Australian Air Force military air base located 8 nautical miles north of the coastal city of Newcastle in the local government area of Port Stephens, in New South Wales. The Challenge RAAF Base Williamtown Squadron 2 maintains Boeing 737 MESA radar planes in multiple hangars on site. They required a market leading cutting edge battery driven rider scrubber that was able to clean their aircraft hangars. The brief was that the floor had to be completely dry within 2 seconds of machine use and the floor finish had to be uniform and
Read MorePosted on Monday, April 4, 2022
Dardanup Bobcat Services Bunbury WA Large Capacity Sweeper Requirement
The Client Dardanup Bobcat Services is a specialist machinery and services supplier in the Banbury area of WA. They operate both sweepers and industrial plant. The Challenge The company has a significant logistics contract with the Laminex Group to supply specialist services. As a long-term user of ASC sweepers John (Managing Director) from the Dardanup Group asked ASC’s Perth based Ross Sheehan for a recommendation to procure an additional ASC sweeper. It had to be a large capacity sweeper that would sweep the Laminex grounds their large production floors. Extremely fine timber dust was the main issue the plant had
Read MorePosted on Sunday, April 3, 2022
Bell Bay Aluminum (Rio Tinto) ASC M40
The Client Bell Bay Aluminium is situated on the Tamar River, approximately five kilometres from George Town and 45 kilometres from Launceston. The smelter produces around 190,000 of aluminium each year and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The Challenge The company requested another ASC sweeper for its pot line sweeping operations. ASC has been supplying the group sweepers for more than 20 years. The material being picked up is very dusty alumina and carbon. There are also spills of molten aluminium that require sweeping. A check was conducted for elecromagnetic compatibility which the machine passed due
Read MorePosted on Saturday, April 2, 2022
Hoffman Construction Industrial Dust Challenge
The Client Hoffman Building Construction and Maintenance Pty Ltd is a bathroom remodeler based in Seventeen Mile Rocks, Queensland. The Challenge The company invested a significant amount of money in re coating their warehouse floors in a grey epoxy finish. These newly painted floor presented a new challenge to the group. Dust and debris was now settling on their floors much quicker compared to when they had unsealed floors. When it rained water and dust combined to make their floors slippery which needed preventative action. They also had industrial dust from their daily workshop grinding and woodworking that required frequent
Read MorePosted on Friday, April 1, 2022
HVK Trading Dust and Debris Challenges
The Client HVK Trading is part of the Health and Personal Care Stores Industry. They are a large distributor of freight and logistics with products varying from toys to pharmaceuticals. The Challenge The Group had been happily using the ASC MEP manual sweepers for many years in their previous warehouses. As a result of continuous growth, the company moved to a much larger warehouse in Sydney’s suburb of Fairfield. They required a much bigger sweeper to combat their dust and debris challenges in their carpark & warehouse. The company requested the machine to have a dedicated vacuum cleaner so that
Read MorePosted on Thursday, March 31, 2022
SCT Logistics Dust Challenges Solved
The Client SCT Logistics is an Australian interstate transport company operating rail and road haulage with facilities in all states. The Challenge SCT had a sweeper from another supplier that was not doing the job and was very maintenance intensive. They decided to upgrade to a product that would meet their needs. The company is based in Parkes NSW and is a large operation. They move freight from Sydney via road to Parkes then from Parkes to Perth via rail. It’s a very unique freight company. Dust is a constant challenge and sweeping is a necessary part of running their
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Hutchinson Builders Meeting Their OH&S Dust Regulations
The Client Hutchinson Builders, commonly known as Hutchies, is Australia’s largest privately owned construction company. The Challenge With a busy construction site in Newstead, Brisbane, Hutchies needed to replace one of their old sweepers. They requested a manual sweeper with and optional M class to satisfy new OH&S dust regulations. The Solution. The ASC MEP was ordered. It handled silica dust extremely efficiently and managed to cover all small areas around the construction site with ease. ASC’s Rafael Rodrigues organized the local delivery from the ASC Yatala warehouse.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Patrizicorse Efficiently Cleans Up Their Warehouse
The Client Patrizicorse is one of Australia’s largest Karting distributors and kart racing teams. They are importers and distributor of Alpinestars, Ricciardo Kart, Birel ART, Vortex Engines, Vrooam Lubricants, Bridgestone tyres, NEK seats, EXGEL products and Gatel tents. They are based in Hope Island, Gold Coast. The Challenge The challenge was to find a low investment sweeping machine that could sweep their warehouse and workshop areas faster & more efficiently than the traditional hand broom. The Solution. The ASC MEP was purchased & proved to sweep amazingly well and very fast The purchase alleviated staff wasting time hand sweeping &
Read MorePosted on Monday, March 28, 2022
Pratek Automotive Cleans Up Their Large Workshop
The client Pratek Automotive is an Arndell Park (NSW) Truck repair business that carry out repairs & issue Pink and Brown slips, RMS defect repair and clearances. The Challenge The company has a large workshop that naturally attracts a lot of dust and debris during truck services. Pratek previously purchased a cheap ALDI sweeper that failed dismally at cleaning the workshop floors. They had approached ASC’s Scott Campbell to ask for a high-quality workshop sweeper that has been proven to work successfully in heavy dust workshop conditions. The Result The company purchased a ASC Eureka MEP manual dust sweeper with
Read MorePosted on Sunday, March 27, 2022
Orange Equipment Welcome The ASC M6
The Client Orange Equipment Hire is located in Pinkenba, QLD. They offer the largest fleet of Earthmoving, Attachments & Traffic Management equipment on the East Coast for hire. The Challenge The challenge was to find a quality built ex-fleet sweeping machine that could sweep large amounts of stones and dirt of the yard without creating dust while sweeping. The Solution. The company did their research and decided on the ASC Eureka M6 Diesel powered sweeper. It was the only machine that was proven in numerous other environments that could handle such a dry environment without blowing any dust for the
Read MorePosted on Saturday, March 26, 2022
Mark’s at Oatley Shoe traffic Challenge Solved With An ASC E46
The Client Mark’s At Oatley is a warm and welcoming Italian restaurant. Based at Mulga Rd Oatley (Sydney), the busy restaurant is famous for great pizza, pasta, Mark’s famous ribs and churros. The Challenge This high traffic restaurant attracts a constant stream of customers. Shoe traffic brings into any restaurant high volumes of dust, mud, scuff and dirt. The restaurant before the arrival of ASC were manually mopping their floors and after many years of labour intensive work they sought a solution to not only save time & water consumption but give the floor a super clean and streak free
Read MorePosted on Friday, March 25, 2022
DVS Tuning Labour-Intensive Challenge
The Client DVS Tuning provides unique tuning and workshop services and is a high-performance automotive workshop based on the NSW Central Coast. They service high performance cars and have a rebuild workshop offering dyno tuning, mechanical upgrades and custom fabrication work all in-house. The Challenge Picking up concrete dust in their workshop facility was a never-ending labour-intensive challenge. They were looking to replace the hand broom and make sweeping dust easier. The Result. They purchased the ASC MEP sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, March 24, 2022
Logan Hospital (QLD) Carpark Sweeper ASC M8
The Client Logan hospital is the major health centre servicing the Logan region in the state of Queensland. They provide a range of speciality services for children and adults. The hospital is located at the corner of Armstrong and Loganlea Roads in Meadowbrook, Queensland. The Challenge The hospitals challenge was to find a sweeper that could sweep paper, glass, tyre dust and general debris in their new large multistory carpark. Both the carpark and roadways have numerous speed humps scattered across the site to reduce mobile traffic speed. The Hospital was looking to invest in a trouble-free sweeper designed to
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Patty’s Hire Warehouse Cleaning Challenges
Client Introduction Patti’s Hire is by far one of the most experienced event hire and marquee hire rental companies of its type in Australia. Patti’s Hire specialise in marquee hire, event hire, party hire, festivals, field days, exhibition hire. The Challenge Patti’s occupies a warehouse of 15,000sqm internally and 7’500sqm externally. The facility has ongoing incoming traffic entering the building which brings dirt and dust into the facility. As forklifts move the stock to different locations within the parameters of the building a lot of tyre residue ends up on the floor making it difficult site to maintain. They had
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Dardanup Bobcat Services Bunbury WA Large Production Floors.
The Client Dardanup Bobcat Services is a specialist machinery and services supplier in the Banbury area of WA. They operate both sweepers and industrial plant. The Challenge The company has a significant logistics contract with the Laminex Group to supply specialist services. As a long-term user of ASC sweepers John (Managing Director) from the Dardanup Group asked ASC’s Perth based Ross Sheehan for a recommendation to procure an additional ASC sweeper. It had to be a large capacity sweeper that would sweep the large production floors of Laminex. Extremely fine timber dust was the main issue the plant had to
Read MorePosted on Monday, March 21, 2022
Sims Metal Management ASC M6 Welshpool WA
The Client Sims Limited is a world leading publicly listed metal recycler. Their operations encompass the buying, processing and selling of ferrous and non-ferrous recycled metals. The Challenge Having had an old and problematic sweeper at their Perth Site the group required a replacement machine to maintain the companies’ environmental responsibilities. Sims Metal has had a long-lasting & fruitful relationship with ASC on the Eastern seaboard for the past 15 years and were looking for a quality solution to eliminate their sweeping challenges. They consulted many of their sites in NSW and decided on the ASC M6 Heavy Duty Smelter
Read MorePosted on Sunday, March 20, 2022
Marchem Chemicals Cleans Up With ASC
The Client Marchem Australasia Pty Ltd is a privately held, family owned business, with its headquarters in Brooklyn in the western Suburbs of Melbourne. It imports a wide range of quality chemicals to meet the needs of chemical manufacturing and the Australian Manufacturing industry in general. Its also a producer of AdBlue. The Challenge The company suffered from a lot of dust blowing in from Geelong Road and neighbouring sites. General pollutants, trash and diesel sut was a daily challenge which found its way on to the site and needed frequent sweeping. Michael Riquelme (Managing Director) had a ASC Eureka
Read MorePosted on Saturday, March 19, 2022
The Grout Guy WA Won Over By ASC’s MEP Cleaning Power
The Client The Grout Guy is a specialist maintenance provider that fixed grouting issues in homes and business. The Challenge The company has a warehouse facility in Perth and wanted an industrial quality long life sweeper. They contacted ASC’s Ross Sheehan and asked if he had stock of the popular ASC MEP manual sweeper. The Solution The Grout Guy purchased the ASC MEP sweeper over the phone & with no demonstration. Trusting the research they had done on the product and the professionalism of ASC’s Ross Sheehan they purchased the machine. They now use it to sweep debris/dust in their
Read MorePosted on Friday, March 18, 2022
Metro Cemeteries Board WA Upgrades & Reinvests With ASC
The Client Metro Cemeteries are the caretakers of Perth’s cemeteries. The Metropolitan Cemeteries Board manages and maintains seven cemetery and memorial garden sites around Perth. The Challenge The Board had been using 3 x ASC M3 sweepers for the past 7 years without any issues. As their scope of work increased, they were looking to upgrade to a larger sweeper to cover their entire grounds. ASC’s Ross Sheehan had been working with the Board for many years recommending ways they could save valuable labour time with larger machinery. Ross suggested the ASC M6 Diesel sweeper as a great alternative to
Read MorePosted on Thursday, March 17, 2022
Moki international Airborne Dust Solved
The Client Moki International, in Braeside Victoria, is a leading manufacturer of electronics. The Challenge Michael Smit contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat as he had a dust problem in his warehouse. Michael had dust landing on his products after his floor was manually swept. The Result The solution was a ASC Eureka MEP push sweeper to keep the floors clean without all the airborne dust.
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Usher Group Dual Purpose ASC MEP Sweeper
The Client Usher Group is one of the largest commercial painting and associated services companies in Australia located in Arundel, Gold Coast. The Challenge To find a suitable product that could sweep clean the interior of the warehouse floor and pick up leaves in the carpark. The Solution. The ASC MEP was ordered. It was very easy to work with & managed to sweep in tight corners of the warehouse where dust generally settles. The bonus was the machines’ ability to sweep clean the carpark area.
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Total Fleet Maintenance Excessive Dust Challenge
The Client Based in Stapylton, Gold Coast, QLD. Total Fleet Maintenance is a family owned heavy vehicle and automotive repair and maintenance business servicing the South Each Queensland area including Brisbane, Gold Coast and Ipswich for over 13 years. The Challenge The company has both a workshop and a warehousing facility. Their floor suffered from excessive dust build up. Their idea was to find a machine to use on a daily basis that was easy to operate and had good dust control. The Solution. The MEP nailed the built up dust and left everyone in the workshop very impressed. ASC’s
Read MorePosted on Monday, March 14, 2022
Auteur Industries NZ Won Over By ASC M6
The Client Located in Yatala, QLD, Autex Global are designers and manufacturers of innovative acoustics and insulation products. The Challenge Autex just moved to QLD from New Zealand and wanted to invest in the best equipment available in the market to maintain a high standard of cleaning inside of the warehouse and their carpark. Autex was one of ASC first NZ customers in the early 1990’s purchasing their first push sweeper in their Avondale (Auckland) manufacturing branch so many years ago. The Solution. ASC Rafael Rodrigues consulted the Group from ASC’s base in Yatala Qld. Rafael showed the management the
Read MorePosted on Sunday, March 13, 2022
Logical Line Marking Challenge Solved
The Client Logical Line Marking is a Brisbane based line marking company that covers all of QLD and NSW. The Challenge Logical Line marking requested a small ride on petrol sweeper that could help them cleaning the floors before and after painting the line marking. The machine they required had to be robust, easy to transport from site to site and be able to climb steep inclines. The Solution. The ASC M3 petrol was the perfect choice. It had enough torque and offered amazing dust control for the job at hand. The simplicity and the quality of the machine justified
Read MorePosted on Saturday, March 12, 2022
Giffen Removals Secure Their ASC MEP
The Client Giffen Removals are a furniture removalist company that provides a range of local removal, storage and packing services based on Brisbane’s Northside, Zilmere The Challenge Occupying a larger warehouse, Giffen Removals had the same dust build-up problem as most warehouses in Australia do. The idea was to find a push sweeper that would replace brooms and clean the floor without generating any dust on their storage racking. The Solution. The MEP was the only machine that could vacuum the floor without blowing dust. Qld based ASC’s Rafael Rodrigues organized a delivery to group.
Read MorePosted on Friday, March 11, 2022
T.T.D -LE Penfield Gardens Solves Their Dusty Packaging & Cool Rooms
The Client T.T.D. – LE are a South Australian Fresh farmers produce company specializing in capsicum, cucumbers & tomatoes. They are based in Penfield Gardens, South Australia. The Challenge. Mrs. Trang Le and Mr. Charlie Le (owners) asked ASC’s local South Australian Representative Luke Skrinjaric to recommend a solution for their dusty Packaging & Cool rooms. Their problem was dust, and a lot of it. Rubber tyre dust and farm soil was entering their packing areas & cool rooms. They requested an efficient and dust-free sweeping solution in order to prevent dust from accumulating and settling on and around packaged
Read MorePosted on Thursday, March 10, 2022
Arhardis Brothers dust, farm soil and tyre rubber Challenge
The Client Arharidis Brothers are grocery producers based in Virginia, SA. They are well known as one of largest capsicum farms in the Adelaide region who supply both Coles and Woolworths. The Challenge Terry and John Arharidis (Owners) had a dust problem in their packing sheds. The nature of farming means a high exposure to dust, farm soil and tyre rubber dust entering from the farm to the packing, storage & cool rooms. The pair asked locally based Adelaide ASC Representative Luke Skrinjaric to attend their site and recommend a simple and reliable solution to their cleaning issues. The Solution
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Image Linemarking Dandenong Welcomes Their New ASC M2
The Client Image Linemarking, based in Dandenong, South Victoria, is a major player in the local line marking business. The Challenge Having a large fleet of vehicles coming and going out of their factory left plenty of dust and debris for their guys to clean up each week. Craig, from Image Linemarking contacted ASC’s Victorian Based Ken Pepyat to see if we had a sweeper to do the job. ASC’s Ken Pepyat organised a demonstration of a Eureka M2 and it proved to be the ideal size sweeper for their premises. The Result Their guys can now keep on top
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Nutrien Wongan Hills Out With The Old
The Client Nutrien Ag Solutions provide a huge range of products and services from crop protection and plant nutrition products to detailed advice on livestock. The Challenge Murray from Nutrien purchased a ASC MEP sweeper many years ago for his original warehouse. Having moved to new premises at Wongan Hills, he wanted to replace an old yellow sweeper he found in his new facility with a product that actually worked. The Result. An order was placed for a new ASC MEP.
Read MorePosted on Monday, March 7, 2022
Boyne Smelter (Rio Tinto ) Invests Again
The Client Boyne Smelters (Rio Tinto) is located on Boyne Island, Queensland, Australia and activities include manufacturing carbon anodes in the carbon plant, aluminium production (smelting) in reduction lines, and casting of molten metal into aluminium products. The Challenge The challenge was to find a machine that could sweep the large external grounds of the site. Having already run an existing ASC Eureka M8 sweeper for the past 18 months the choice was made easy as the company was happy with the Eureka product and its performance. The choice Boyne Smelter had to make was a choice was to either
Read MorePosted on Saturday, March 5, 2022
M&N Coatings Welcomes Their Labour Time Savings
The Client M&N Coatings based in Laverton North are a spray coating company that supplies 2 pack painted kitchen doors and cupboards for a lot of cabinet makers in Victoria. The Challenge Dat Trinh (Managing Director) was tired of his employees manually sweeping up kitchen dust from his factory floors with brooms only to have the swept-up dust landing somewhere else on his freshly painted products. He called locally based ASC Manager Mr Ken Pepyat asking for quality solution to address his dust problems. Ken met with Mr Trinh & arranged to demonstrate the ASC Eureka M2 sweeper as a
Read MorePosted on Friday, March 4, 2022
Campbells Wines Sweeps Up Clean
The Client Campbells of Rutherglen are a brand who celebrate more than 150 years of family winemaking. Based in Rutherglen (Vic) they both produce and sell wines to the Australian and International market. The Challenge Recently David Black from Campbells Wines contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat to conduct a demonstration of the MEP push sweeper. He wanted a sweeper that that could sweep up his Rutherglen vineyard storage sheds free of dust. The Solution. Following a successful demonstration an order was placed for a ASC Eureka MEP Sweeper. David was very pleased to see a sweeper that actually does what it
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, March 2, 2022
ASC M3 Handles EasyShed’s Dust & Debris Issues
The Client EasyShed, produce a wide selection of steel construction sheds for sale suitable for a variety of purposes. From garden sheds, farm sheds, hay sheds, and sheds for bike storage. The Challenge EasySheds had a continuous problem of dust build up in their facility. Dust was coming into their factory from a dirt road behind their manufacturing plant & the constant challenge of manufacturing dust created while shaving metal. Craig Suggate from Easy Sheds asked ASC’s Ken Pepyat for a trial of the Heavy Duty ASC Eureka M3 sweeper. The Result The demonstration proved the ASC Eureka M3 sweeper
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Twin City Truck Centre Clean’s Up Their Workshop Areas
The Client Twin City Truck Centre specialises in New and Used Trucks and Truck Rental. They are a Kenworth dealership. They are located near the border towns of Albury and Wodonga and service local and interstate trucks travelling the Hume Highway from Sydney, NSW to Melbourne, Victoria. The Challenge David Burns, Dealer Principal of Twin Truck City recently contacted ASC’s Ken Pepyat to discuss ways he could efficiently clean his workshop areas. The issue the company had was dust and debris building up on their workshop floors. His mechanics were sweeping the floors manually, up until Ken’s arrival. The Solution
Read MorePosted on Monday, February 28, 2022
Core Project Group M2 Takes On Board ASC Eureka M2
Client Introduction Core Project Group are located in NSW Central Coast city of Newcastle. Core Project Group are an award winning commercial building company, who handle all sorts of projects for all sorts of clients. From high-rise commercial buildings, to churches, universities, office fit outs and everything in between. The Challenge Core Project Group are building a multi-level high rise parking lot, behind their office in the centre of Newcastle’s CBD. Building and developing such a large carpark, is delicate with many environmental challenges. Construction site dust is typically talcum powder-fine and in some cases can be up to 1.3
Read MorePosted on Saturday, February 5, 2022
Just Country Double Warehouses Double ASC M3’s
The Client Just Country is a distributor of internationally recognised Apparel brands based in Willawong, Queensland. The Challenge Just country is expanding rapidly and needed a sweeper. The criteria was that it had to be easy to drive, a good turning circle to navigate sharp corners and complete with a great dust filtration system. The company operates two warehouses and the priority was to find two sweepers that were reliable, with proven low running costs. The Solution. The solution was to invest in two x ASC M3 sweepers with full body protection. Just Country operates a large facility where multiple
Read MorePosted on Friday, February 4, 2022
Hong Australia Eliminate Warehouse Dust Issues
The Client Based in Salisbury QLD, Hong Australia Corporation Pty Ltd (HAC) has been supplying groceries to local supermarkets and eateries across QLD for many years. The Challenge The idea was to find a practical solution to eliminate dust from their warehouse floor with a small investment. The Solution. Having been a ASC user for many years, Hong Australia’s Founder John Yee purchased the ASC MEP.
Read MorePosted on Thursday, February 3, 2022
Aveo Retirement Clean Up & Save Time & Money
The Client Aveo Retirement Community is based in Ashmore, Gold Coast. The Challenge The Community Manager was looking for a solution to replace their noisy petrol leaf blowers. Leaf blowers were no longer an option for Aveo Retirement, as the wind would always blow the leaves back into the walkways. The Solution. ASC’s Rafael Rodrigues recommended the ASC MEP sweeper, a much more sensible and cost-effective solution which minimises labour. The ASC MEP was ordered. It performed flawlessly cleaning all the leaves, rocks and debris from the pathways and pool areas. Now they have a quiet and effective device that
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, February 2, 2022
CSR Says good bye to airborne gypsum dust
The Client CSR Gyprock is located in Coopers Plains, QLD, and are Australia’s leading manufacturer of gypsum based products. CSR Gyprock offers a variety of products such as plasterboards and cornice, as well as compounds, adhesives, specialty plasters and associated finishing materials and accessories. The Challenge The facility had a build-up of dust due to manufacturing in the facility. The challenge was to find a machine that could sweep large amounts of gypsum dust, without getting it airborne. CSR specified that the machine needed to be able to sweep in narrow corridors. The Solution. The MEP was ordered as it
Read MorePosted on Sunday, January 30, 2022
Essence Group Purchases ASC’S Double Reliability
Client Introduction Essence Group is a leading Australian-owned contract manufacturer of infant nutrition products, listed medicines and dietary supplements. Essence Group work with some of Australia’s largest brands and private label customers, to create a wide variety of products, including tablets, capsules, powders and sachets. Essence Group have a large state of the art facility in Nowra, two hours south of Sydney. The Challenge This facility has many challenges. The process of manufacturing these products is complex, with many obstacles such as oddly shaped rooms with sliding doors and fixed equipment, surrounding the floors and walls. Essence Group have employed
Read MorePosted on Saturday, January 29, 2022
ADCO Construct Purchases The Mighty ASC MEP
The Client With nearly 50 years’ experience, ADCO is one of Australia’s oldest and most established construction companies. ADCO is one of the top 100 private companies in Australia The Challenge ADCO called ASC’s Qld based Area Manager, Rafael Rodrigues and requested a sweeper that was capable and designed to clean a construction site. It had to be able to sweep silica dust. The Solution. The ASC MEP was recommended as a solution. ADCO purchased the machine which was fitted with an optional M Class cartridge dust filter. The fact that Hutchies (Hutchinson Builders) and Multiplex were long time users
Read MorePosted on Thursday, January 27, 2022
Bodman Transport Challenging Dust and Debris Issues
The Client Bodman Transport is a family owned and operated company based in Albury (NSW) servicing southern NSW, North East Victoria and the ACT. They cater for anything from a single carton to full semi loads. The Challenge Mick Bodman (Owner) had a dust and debris issue in his large Albury premises. Mick is a well-known Transport identity in the Albury area. He was looking for a solution to keep his facility clean. Rather than googling a bunch of companies with pretty pictures displayed in their websites, Mick decided to contact people he knew in his industry that had sweepers
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, January 26, 2022
1 Call Facility Management Welcomes Their New ASC M1
The Client 1 Call Facility Management Pty/Ltd is a service provider to Owners Corporations. They are the operational backbone to several residential/commercial complexes, located in Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs. The Challenge Tony Constable (owner) had major dust issues (black tyre dust) in carparks that he manages. Tony was aware of other cheaper sweepers but was keen on investing in a reliable and proven product, that would cope well with large quantities of black dust. The dust was a combination of both tyre and Diesel soot, which is extremely difficult to remove from floors. ASC Melbourne based sweeper specialist, Ken
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Oceania Container Services Clean Up With a New ASC M6 Diesel
The Client Oceania Container Service is located in Pipe Road, Laverton North, VIC. The company is essentially a clearing hub for unloading and storing containers. The facility is the sole Melbourne site for Oceania in Melbourne. The Challenge Bob Ivanovski, (Site Manager of Oceania Container Services) went to market to source a heavy duty and reliable sweeper that was capable of sweeping a large container yard. Bob was having huge problems keeping the site’s dust control down to a minimum, which was compounded by small bits of rubbish blowing in to his yard from neighbouring sites. Bob sought the expertise
Read MorePosted on Monday, January 24, 2022
FABWORX ❤’s Their Maintenance Free Push Sweeper
Client Introduction FABWORX Steel and Fabrication is located in Goulburn, two hours south of Sydney. They offer Laser cutting, steel supplies, welding and fabrication of steel, stainless steel and aluminium. The Challenge FABWORX wanted to eliminate the build-up of steel dust in the manufacturing and fabrication areas in their facility. The idea was to make the factory as dust free as possible, to create a healthier and safer workplace environment. The Solution After doing their research, they contacted ASC’s Scott Campbell looking for a robust maintenance free push sweeper. A quick demonstration was performed and immediately after, an order was
Read MorePosted on Saturday, January 22, 2022
Core Supply Group In Control Of Their Dirt, Dust & Debris
Client Introduction Core Supply Group imports cooking appliances from well-rounded brands. They stock and supply a large amount of wood and gas fired portable pizza ovens. The large facility is located in Bowral, one hour south of Sydney. The Challenge This busy warehouse has dirt, dust and debris consistently blowing through the warehouse doors. Core Supply Group’s Owner, Mr. Garrick Clarkson, sought a proven and industry tested product, which was easy for his staff to use and maintain. The only other request was, that it needed to have the best dust capture system available, with a vacuum cleaner kit attached.
Read MorePosted on Friday, January 21, 2022
Cordina Farms Maintains A Constant Cleaning Regime
Client Introduction Cordina Chicken Farms is an Australian owned family business with 75 years experience in the Poultry business. Founded in 1948, Cordina were privileged to be among one of Australia’s only exporters to supply chickens to England after WWII. The Company produces a complete range of fresh chicken products to major supermarkets like Woolworths and Coles as well as delicatessens, restaurants and other food outlets. Cordina Farms still occupies its original site today and now exports worldwide. The Challenge The company has many different production sections. This includes a processing plant converting chicken into well-known nuggets, popcorn and many
Read MorePosted on Monday, January 17, 2022
ReoSteel NSW Tackles & Conquers Its Dust Issues
The Client ReoSteel is an emerging reo supplier in the NSW market. The Challenge The company had located to new premises in Penrith, NSW and the floors were very dusty. The management of the company wanted a proven sweeper, that would work in cement and steel dust without getting the dust airborne. The Solution. ReoSteel purchased an ASC MEP sweeper.
Read MorePosted on Saturday, January 15, 2022
Prisbel Concrete Pumping Efficiently Cleans Up With ASC
The Client Prisbel Concrete Pumping Pty. Ltd. was founded in 1987. The company’s line of business includes providing concrete works and asphalt. The Challenge Mike Gusman (owner) has a large facility in Tullamarine Victoria. The location stores all his plant and trucks. His floors were quite dusty due to the high volume of trucks and machinery that enter and exit the facility. He required a sweeper that would sweep his premises efficiently without creating any airborne dust. The Solution. ASC’s Ken Pepyat attended his premises and recommended an ASC M1 sweeper. After the consult, Mr Gusman decided to place an
Read MorePosted on Saturday, January 15, 2022
M&M Engineering Sydney purchases 3 x ASC MEP Sweepers
The Client M&M Engineering is a company specialising in the Steel Fabrication. Founder Mick Nocera has developed M&M Engineering into a strong, reliable and high quality organisation. The Challenge Mick had placed a call with ASC to find a solution to his dust problems. He had invested in a battery sweeper from another organisation that had proved less than fruitful. He had his heart set on investing in a proven product that would work efficiently sweeping up galvanised dust, paint and grinding dust. He was sceptical yet excited by the prospect of a demonstration provided free of charge by ASC
Read MorePosted on Friday, January 14, 2022
Pirovic Family Farms Invests In a ASC M1
The Client Pirovic Family Farms is one of the largest independent egg producers in NSW supplying Australian families farm fresh eggs such as Caged, Barn Laid, Free Range and Certified Organic Free Range Eggs. They also supply a variety of catering eggs and egg products for the commercial trade directly from the Pirovic Family Farms. The Pirovic name is well known in the Egg Industry and a very identifiable brand name in the Supermarket chains. The Challenge The company had previously owned a competitive brand sweeper in their Sydney distribution centre. Unfortunately, the machine had become problematic, highly unreliable and
Read MorePosted on Thursday, January 13, 2022
SGS Subsea Global Solutions
The Client For over 70 years, SGS Sydney (formerly Gray Diving Services) has been providing underwater engineering and construction solutions to major construction companies and government departments, in the demanding marine and submarine industry. SGS Diving provides services including inspection, consultancy, specialist fabrication, underwater welding and non-destructive testing in marine, sub-marine, offshore and inland locations throughout Australia, South East Asia and the Pacific Rim. The Challenge SGS has a large stores facility located in Caringbah NSW. This houses its specialised diving equipment. The challenge was to sweep up their dusty floors before the air laden dust got a chance to
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Phoenix Packaging Central Coast NSW
Client Introduction. Based on the Central Coast of NSW, Phoenix Packaging (Berkeley Vale) is the coast’s only manufacturer of packaging materials. The Challenge Phoenix Packaging has a large production and stores facility within a large complex. They store hundreds of pallets of cardboard in their warehouse, which is sorted and converted to customer print. The facility is constantly on the move with packaged carboard being transferred from the dock to the production areas. Paper dust and off cuts of cardboard find their way on to the production floor and need to be swept up in order to minimise dust build
Read MorePosted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Kent Removals WA Invest In an ASC M1
Client introduction Kent Removals are in Welshpool (WA). They are part of a national removal business which is still a family-owned company, the largest in the moving sector. They have been moving, storing, and packing homes and businesses across Australia and beyond, since 1946. The Challenge Kent Removals use a contract sweeping company to keep their outside concrete areas clean but needed a new sweeper, to help keep their internal warehouses clean and dust free. Their Welshpool facility has a large warehouse which has a smooth concrete floor. Their roller doors face directly into the south westerly winds that Perth
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Austwide WA – Out With The Old & In With The New
Client introduction: Austwide Consumer Products are a large Australian owned company who have an enormous warehouse in Canning Vale, Perth. ACP were the first Australian company to use a fully picture online website for customers to have a visual on hundreds of products. The Challenge: ACP have two large warehouses, side by side, with a covered dispatch area in between. There are many forklifts operating at this site. Tyre dust and debris is a constant challenge. Their existing sweeper had aged and it was no longer easy to find parts to repair it. It was now parked up in the
Read MorePosted on Monday, December 20, 2021
Tradeware Townsville Tyre Dust & General Debris
The Client Tradeware Townsville is a well known distribution company based in Townsville North Queensland. Tradeware Group is an importer and distributor of building supplies products, adhesives, cleaning chemicals, metal protection chemicals, pest control chemicals, sprayers, some hardware tools, fibreglass kits, industrial cooling fans, etc. The Challenge The company has a large distribution Warehouse in Townsville. Forklifts tyre dust and general debris was a big problem. The Solution. ASC Townsville locally based representative Luke Skrinjaric was asked to recommend an appropriate low cost sweeper that would eliminate the companies dust problem. He recommended the ASC MEP sweeper which he held
Read MorePosted on Sunday, December 19, 2021
HD Plasma Invest For 3RD Time In An ASC MEP
Client introduction: HD Plasma & Laser Cutting WA are a leading WA company, located in the busy industrial suburb of Bibra Lake. They specialise in multi-functional steel processing, manufacturing, and supply solution across Australia. They offer laser and plasma cutting, oxy cutting, drilling pressing and ancillary service to the mining, marine and industrial industries. The Challenge: HD plasma had purchased two ASC Eureka MEP push sweepers with dust control previously; 2019 and 2020. One for the workshop and one for the owner’s private home. Now they wanted to add another ASC MEP to the workshop, as they, like a lot
Read MorePosted on Saturday, December 18, 2021
Jason Windows Perth Welcome Their New Ex Fleet ASC M3
Client introduction: Jason Windows has been supplying quality window products to the WA building industry for over 50 years. They pioneered the introduction of aluminium windows and doors to the Perth market, back in the 1960’s. The Challenge: Jason Windows has a very large warehouse/store and production site in Welshpool. It has a high traffic area both inside and outside as materials arrive, get produced, then dispatched to various sites. They also have a variety of materials to be swept up including aluminium offcuts, glass, forklift tyre dust and general debris brought in via vehicles and the wind. The Solution:
Read MorePosted on Friday, December 17, 2021
The Mighty ASC M8 Arrives At Aurizon Port Services Townsville
The Client Aurizon Port Services is based in Townsville North Queensland. The company has a strong reputation as one of North Queensland’s most trusted providers of stevedoring, transport and warehousing solutions. Based at the Port of Townsville, Aurizon Port Services offers tailored end-to-end supply chain management services throughout North Queensland. The Challenge Running a Port faces many challenges. Swirling winds, dust and debris build up and constantly moving mobile plant 24 /7, leaves the grounds in need of hourly sweeping. The Port had an ongoing debris problem both sweeping large storage sheds, open concreted yard areas and roadways. The Solution
Read MorePosted on Friday, December 10, 2021
Tempe Tyres Derrimut Eliminates Dust
The Client Tempe Tyres is one of the largest wheel wholesalers and distributors in Australia. The Challenge The Tempe Tyres warehouse facility in Melbourne’s suburb of Derrimut is large. The company had a severe dust problem that needed addressing. Debris was being blown in from adjoining warehouses & roadways creating a dust build up in and around the stored tyres and racks. The solution was to get a sweeper that worked in this environment as manual sweeping was no longer an option. The Solution. John Taleb (Tempe Tyres Manager) asked ASC’s locally based sweeper expert Ken Pepyat to provide a
Read MorePosted on Thursday, December 2, 2021
Allwood Solve Their Saw Dust & Debris Issues
Client introduction Allwood WA Cabinet Making is based in the WA City of Bunbury. They are a small, dedicated team of experienced cabinet makers producing high quality kitchens, wardrobes, vanities and storage units for the local housing market. The Challenge Allwood’s owner Chris knows that breathing in MDF dust used in the manufacturing process, is not ideal. He required a simple and easy to operate machine to work alongside the vacuum suction system used for his saws and planers. There is always excess saw dust and other debris landing on the floor, so he was looking to sweep it with
Read MorePosted on Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Safe Central WA Cleans Up Safely
Client introduction Safe Central is a supplier of safes for multiple applications including banks, firearms, and homes. From traditional models to the bespoke, Safe Central have been delivering the Dominator Safes since 2011. The Challenge Safe Central had recently moved into a new premises in Wangara (Perth). The new warehouse faces into the southerly direction, where the westerly winds that Perth is famous for brings dust, leaves and debris into the facility. This debris has a negative effect on the safe’s mechanisms as well as the overall aesthetics of the facility. The Solution ASC’s WA Area Manager Ross Sheehan was
Read MorePosted on Sunday, November 21, 2021
Eden Life’s Multiple Use Of Their New ASC MEP
Client introduction Eden Life is a lifestyle village in the leafy southern town of Australind, Western Australia. The village has a great set of facilities including a bowling green, woodworking shed and function room. The village is still in the early stages of development and has still a few vacant undeveloped blocks of land. The Challenge With the WA windstorms and vacant lots, the Eden Life facility gets coated with white sand. Village Supervisor, Kelli, was looking for a simple machine that the staff and residents could use, to sweep the sand off the footpaths and the driveways. Most important
Read MorePosted on Saturday, November 20, 2021
Mamre Anglican School Astro Turf & Concreted Ground Area Cleaning Requirements
Client Introduction Mamre Anglican College is a co-educational, kindergarten to year 12 day school. The school sits on a 22hectare (54 Acre) site in rural Kemps Creek (Western Sydney). The Challenge Mamre Anglican College is a massive school w