Tag: COVID

A conditional extension to the Instant Asset Write Off scheme will provide a once in a generation opportunity to improve road safety outcomes and productivity all whilst stimulating the economy and saving jobs. Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) and the...

The Australian Government’s new voluntary COVIDSafe app is an important public health initiative designed to keep the community safe from further spread of coronavirus through early notification of possible exposure. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australians are doing an extraordinary...

The prospects for machinery sales in the agricultural sector have improved considerably in recent weeks despite the current troubles associated with the  COVID 19 virus. First and foremost, we have seen considerable rainfall in most parts of drought-affected Australia which...

These are unprecedented times and it can be confusing for owners to make sense of how the business could be affected. Bill Gillespie, General Manager of Brand and Franchise Development at Hino Australia gives his perspective of the future of...

Byrnecut and OZ Minerals successfully implement automation upgrade for Sandvik development drill despite challenges of COVID-19. Leading contract miner Byrnecut Australia has become the first underground operator in the world to successfully use a new automation and tele-remote package for...

Along with Volvo Group Australia, UD Trucks Australia is passionate about protecting people. All staff able to work remotely are doing so. At all VCV dealerships, the following measures to fight the spread of COVID-19 have been implemented: They have set...

Linfox Logistics is seeing increased demand for grocery products in its Australian, New Zealand and Asian operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conversely, there have been sharp declines in fuel and industrial operations as well as a drop...

On March 30, the Caterpillar Foundation announced an $8.5 million (USD) donation to support global COVID-19 relief efforts. This commitment included a limited time 2:1 Foundation match on eligible U.S. employee and retiree donations. The response was overwhelming. And, as...

Isuzu Trucks has thrown its weight behind recently announced government economic stimulus support, welcoming measures designed to insulate Australian businesses from the unfolding COVID-19–led economic downturn. The federal government has committed to a significant business stimulus package, totalling upwards of...

Boral is closely monitoring and responding to developments in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Their focus is to the health and safety of employees, customers and communities. They continue to take measures to help manage the risk of spreading the...