Skill, quality, and professionalism took centre stage last night as the winners of the 2024 Queensland and Northern Territory Welding Excellence Awards were announced in Brisbane.
Hosted by Weld Australia, the Excellence Awards are the most prestigious event on the welding industry calendar. These awards honour and highlight the exceptional work of local welders, fabricators, and educators contributing to the industry's growth.
This year's ceremony was held at Waters Edge in Hamilton, drawing together the brightest talents from the Queensland and Northern Territory welding sectors. The event celebrated the outstanding achievements and workmanship demonstrated over the past year.
Geoff Crittenden (CEO of Weld Australia) said, "The 2024 Welding Excellence Awards showcase the exceptional talent of welders and fabricators across Queensland and the Northern Territory. We are excited to honour both individuals and businesses who are driving advancements in welding through their commitment to quality, safety, and innovation."
"The winners this year embody the pursuit of cutting-edge, sustainable solutions that enhance project outcomes while reducing risks, alongside initiatives that broaden and deepen the skilled workforce within the welding sector," Crittenden said.
Russel Mineral Equipment won the 2024 Company of the Year Award - Fabrication. RME is the world's trusted original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of fast, reliable, safe grinding mill relining technologies. They are committed to helping customers achieve the peak concentrator performance by delivering exceptional care, technical support, and customised engineering solutions. RME's innovative mill relining system is designed to improve safety by reducing the need for manual labour and working at heights, as well as decreasing traditional mill relining time to save customers on downtime costs.
Rockpress won the 2024 Project of the Year Award for the LAND 907 project. Rockpress is a privately-owned Queensland-based manufacturing powerhouse with a proud history dating back to 1972. The LAND 907 Phase 2 program, led by Thomas Global Systems, aimed to enhance the training capabilities of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) through advanced simulation technology. Rockpress' role was crucial in the development and delivery of the M1A2 Immersive Tactical Trainer (ITT) Mission and Support System, creating a synthetic combined arms training environment that mirrors real-world combat situations.
Monadelphous won the 2024 Health and Safety in Welding Award. Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Monadelphous is dedicated to setting the highest standards for health and safety in the welding industry. Through proactive health monitoring practices, comprehensive training programs, and investment in top-tier protective equipment, they demonstrate their commitment to the wellbeing of their workforce.
Aitken Welding Supplies won the 2024 Company of the Year Award - Supplier. Aitken Welding Supplies is an independent Australian family-owned company with nearly 40 years' experience in the welding and industrial supply business. With seven branches servicing Northern NSW through to Central Queensland, Darling Downs and the Tablelands, their vision is to keep expanding to meet the growing demands of their valued customers. Aitken's focus is on customer service, supported by experienced staff, backed by a large network of reputable suppliers and the ability to source worldwide – to get the job done on time and within budget.
