As the country enters what is expected to be yet another bumper harvest season, Motion Australia is busy getting back on the ground, connecting with farmers nation-wide in a series of agricultural field days. “Harvesting is very much a tactile business,” says Grant Gray, National Manager...
In order to offer a broader selection of cutting equipment to Australia’s agricultural industry, Motion Australia has partnered with Webb Cutting Components – a U.S. based manufacturer of premium quality sickles, knife assemblies, guards and other related components. “We have customers from areas of Western Australia...
In agricultural environments, equipment such as compressors and engines can generate a lot of toxic run-off, which can seep into the ground or waterways and pose a risk to the surrounding ecosystem. A large contributor to this is harsh chemical cleaning products often used to...
Jack Hine began pioneering the no-till movement in Australia in 1963 from his farm in Mansfield, Victoria. Today, his grandson Stewart Mactaggart is just as passionate about innovating new ways to promote the long-term benefits of stubble retention and soil cover through the family business,...
When Diamond® Chain was acquired by leading industrial manufacturer Timken in 2019, it already had an extensive history at the heart of countless revolutionary innovations. Among these were in Henry Ford’s first automobile drive assembles, and the Wright Brothers’ debut flying machine. Flash forward to today’s...
Respiratory disease and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) are the most common health conditions sustained on Australian farms. The noise pollution emitted by heavy machinery can cause irreparable damage to inner ear cells, but this can be prevented by the use of comfortable and effective noise...
As Area Manager for Melbourne at Advanced Industrial Products (AIP), Stephan Panczel is focused on working collaboratively alongside local business in the food production industry. Fostering close relationships is a key priority, he says, as rural areas continue recovering from the impacts of Covid-19. “After working...
Contamination of lubricants is a major concern for the food and beverage manufacturing industry. According to Alemlube, it present health hazards when dealing with consumables, and is also the leading cause of machinery failure on most industrial sites. To combat these challenges, the 100 per cent...
Following a record-breaking flood season in the first half of 2022, Queensland and New South Wales have been left with extensive damage to industrial machinery and infrastructure. Motion Australia is working to engage with affected communities, ensuring that supply of vital parts and servicing continues. “We...
For the last 34 years, family-owned business Gulf Western Oil has been developing the best in tractor lubrication to the Australian agriculture market. Their AGRITRANS Universal Tractor Transmission and Fluid (UTTF) gets the OEM tick of approval, having been rigorously tested for quality on applications...
