[hr]The who’s who of Queensland mining descended on Mackay in July to hear who would take home the gong at the inaugural Queensland Mining Contractor Awards…[hr]
SMW Group is Queensland’s first Mining Contractor of the Year after winning the title in July at a glittering award ceremony in Mackay.
The company, which has 165 employees and is based in Rockhampton, is an outstanding winner of the inaugural Awards, organised by the Bowen Basin Mining Club.
The Group’s invention of an innovative hydraulic lift system has been hailed as a major breakthrough that enhances quality, safety and speed, leading to customer savings of 25%.
Jodie Currie, Director of the Bowen Basin Mining Club, said the competition confirmed the vital contribution contractors and suppliers continued to make to Queensland’s mining sector.
“When we launched the awards we knew they would reveal some brilliant stories of enterprise, initiative and originality as well as old-fashioned practicality and dedication.
“The entries confirmed the magnificent efforts contractors make to ensure Queensland’s mining projects are globally competitive and at the cutting edge of productivity.
“I would like to congratulate all the winners and all those who submitted entries and I am sure they will all find the process of entering the awards will bring benefits in terms of future projects.
“Our mining sector is in a constant process of improvement and contractors and suppliers are responsible for many of the changes that make our mine sites safer and more productive.
“I’m confident that there are more wonderful stories out there and that they will emerge in future awards processes,” Ms Currie said.
SMW Group Operations Manager Frank Humphreys hailed the honour as a great recognition for the innovative work the company produces.
“We really do pride ourselves on being faster, smarter and more efficient,” he said.
“This award highlights that commitment. SMW has an amazing team; from our workshop crews fabricating and repairing heavy equipment to our field service teams, our engineers, electricians and office staff.
“To be named Mining Contractor of the Year is a wonderful recognition of their efforts and hard work on each and every project we undertake. I hope they feel the same level of pride that we felt getting up to claim the trophy at the awards dinner,” Mr Humphreys said.
The awards’ presentation dinner at the Queensland Mining Exhibition in Mackay was attended by 500 and honoured the achievements of 16 contractors and suppliers shortlisted for their brilliance, problem-solving, technical innovation and smart thinking.
As sponsors of the Queensland Mining Contractor Awards, Queensland Mining and Energy Bulletin congratulates all winners and finalists for their outstanding contribution to one of this state’s most crucial industry sectors.
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