16 December 2005
Issue 49 – 2005
1. Regional Councils for 2006
As the year comes to a close, we thought it would be a good time to thank our 2005 councillors and announce who will be representing your interests for 2006 on the Victorian and Tasmanian Regional Councils.
Victoria Tasmania
Ray Keen, President Jim Atkinson, President
Mark Reid, Vice President Martin Guilliamse, Hon Secretary/Treasurer
Peter Barker, Hon Secretary/Treasurer Adam Colgrave
Roy Aldrich Keith Dunham
Dennis Couch Jim Percival
Alan Ferguson Rod Viney
Trevor Hone Tom Wardrop
Ron Patterson Robert Winterbottom
Mark Randles
Steve Strang
Mannie Stub
2. PIAA participates in National Manufacturing Summit.
With strong representation from all State Governments, and about 150 attendees representing Businesses, Associations, Unions and Research Providers, the Summit provided a focus for discussion on Australia’s Manufacturing future. (Australia is not the only OECD country with concerns; the US has lost 15% of its manufacturing jobs in past 5 years.
There were 4 workshop streams at the summit – Globalisation, Investment, Innovation and Skills. Generally the inputs and outcomes were predictable – and action points from each stream will be on the website. www.nationalmanufacturing.org
They will include:
- More flexibility is required in training options – new and existing employees, cross state TAFE level co-ordination, developing higher level tech skills.
- Promotion of Manufacturing in Australia and with key overseas purchasers - particularly those involved in global supply chain purchasing decisions.
- Practical support for companies employing older workers e.g. insurance / workcover for pre-existing injuries.
- Better access to risk capital.
- Review of tax system – including depreciation schedules.
- Greater promotion of Government subsidies / grants – particularly to small and medium sized businesses.
With the clear message for all manufacturers – whether exporting or just supplying the domestic market: “understand and recognize the intensity of the global challenge”, whether this be skills, finance or customers.
A number of themes from successful manufacturers (large and small) kept coming through …..
- Competing on time is a key success factor (reducing inventory, turnaround times)
- Become globally competitive (even as a domestic supplier)
- Keep investing in workforce skills
- Integrate product and service
- Mass production is inefficient
- Build capability in agility - ability to react quickly
- Reputation and trust are critical.
And finally, some quotes from presenters
“Exporting is easier than selling into a small domestic market”
“The poor image of manufacturing is not a perception, it is a reality - there are still too many dirty, dark and dangerous manufacturing sites”
“Manufacturing is only a small part of what a manufacturer does”
“In the next 25 years more cars will be built than in history to date” (and virtually everything else = opportunity)
Comments / queries / questions to Tony Duncan.
3. Student Seeking Work
The Careers Teacher at Whittlesea Secondary College has contacted us this week regarding a year 12 student for 2006 that is seeking casual work over the holiday break and possibly 1 day per week as a school based new apprentice in 2006. He lives in Bundoora and is comfortable travelling and using public transport. The student has studied Multimedia and has achieved Cert 3 this year and would like to work with machinery in the printing industry. The teacher describes him as an excellent student. If you would like to organise an interview please contact Michelle Eeles
4. Printing Industry Growing Once More
The Australian printing industry has been confirmed as being in an expansionary growth phase according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures released today. In seasonally adjusted terms the printing industry grew by 2.5 per cent during the September 2005 quarter and by 1.2 per cent during the year to September. In trend terms it grew by 1.3 per cent during the quarter but growth was down by 1.8 per cent compared to 12 months ago. To read more go to Printnet
5. Print Super's Ancillary Benefits
Apart the obvious superannuation benefits of Print Super membership, you and your employees can benefit from competitive business loans and housing loans plus low cost banking services through Members Equity. If you want to know more either visit Print Super' s website www.printsuper.com.au or phone Craig Snowling 03 9291 5399 or Brian Towers 03 9291 5345.
6. Industry Expenditure Spectacular
Printing industry capital expenditure for 2005-2006 is likely to be in the vicinity of $604 million - $733 million. For the 12 months to September 2005, the industry spent some $706 million - a rise of 38 per cent over the previous year. The figures are confirmed in the September 2005 quarter private capital expenditure data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). To read more go to Printnet
7. Training Courses
OH&S 1 Day Refresher Course for previous 5 day people January 31, 2006
The New Manager February 7, 8 and 9, 2006
Print Sales March 9, 10, 30, 31
Print Production Management April 11, 12, 13
Costing and Estimating for Printers July 10, 11
Go to Printnet or contact Michelle for a complete list of our upcoming training courses.
8. What’s On
To find out What’s on in the world of print go to What’s On.
And Finally
The policeman was interviewing the
man whose store had jus been robbed.
“It’s bad,” said the owner, “but it’s
not as bad as it would have been if he’d robbed me yesterday.”
“Why is that?”
the policeman asked
“Because today everything was on
sale.”
The Team at Printing Industries Association of Australia
18 - 20 Queens Avenue
Hawthorn Vic 3122
P 61 3 9819 6144
F 61 3 9819 6292
michelle@printnet.com.au
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