More than 60 businesses will be exhibiting their products at BULK2022
A jam-packed conference, exhibition and awards program is what awaits attendees at the 2022 Australian Bulk Handling Expo (BULK2022).
Organised and brought together by the Australian Bulk Handling Review, BULK2022 will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, running between August 24–26 as a standalone event. It will also benefit from being held adjacent to MEGATRANS, a major event that integrates the logistics and freight sector.
Supported by the Australian Society for Bulk Solids Handling (ASBSH), who will host an industry conference which brings together panels, keynote speakers and presentations, the trade expo will showcase the latest in bulk material handling equipment and technology.
BULK2022 promises to deliver valuable safety insights into the industry, with a number of events staggered over the course of what will be a big three days:
- Panel session: Mitigating risk and promoting safety onsite
- Technical session: Challenges and solutions of dust suppression during bulk materials unloading into intake hoppers,
- Technical session: Where science and awareness meet there is opportunity
- Technical presentation: Evaluation of bulk material dustiness and design of suppression systems
- Technical presentation: Digital inspection – Using mobile devices to manage compliance and maintenance in the bulk solids handling industry
The Australian Bulk Handling Awards that run as a part of BULK2022 are the only such program for the industry. The awards are being run in conjunction with MEGATRANS, and the awards gala dinner is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and successes of companies and individuals that have demonstrated innovative practices and superior performances across the year.
With the delays caused by COVID-19 forcing the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 awards, this year’s event will be a combined affair, with the winner determined from the pool of joint finalists.
The following categories and finalists from 2020 and 2021 are representative of the advancements made in the safety technology and development aspects of the industry:
Dust control technology, application or practice: A project that helps to keep dust creation in the bulk solids handling process to a minimum.
- M-Sens 2 in coffee roasting – Group Instrumentation
- Rotary Floating Shoe (RFS) Valves – Anval International Pte Ltd
- Sun Pharmaceutical: Bat Booth dust suppression system – Mideco Dust Control Pty Ltd
- VEGADIF85 – VEGA Australia
- Drillrig Dust Suppression System – Enviromist & Action Dril&Blast
Best practice in safety: A project or program that emphasises and upholds industry safety standards.
- Hi Roller and CMC collaboration – AGI
- Preventative Conveyor Maintenance Program – Kinder Australia
- “Splice without a knife” Solution – Fenner Conveyors
- Transportable Moisture Limit project – Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies
- Virtual Reality (VR) safety training platform – LINX Cargo Care Group
- Sparcric Belt lifter to change rollers – R.Brunone
These awards highlight the innovation and excellence that abound within the bulk handling industry.
In addition, there is a gala dinner which is set to occur following the awards, providing attendees an opportunity to interact and build connections within the industry.
BULK2022 is proudly supported by VEGA Australia, which will be showcasing its range of products that aim to be modern and up to date with the market but also simple and easy to use, as managing director at VEGA Australia John Leadbetter explained.
“We’re always working on new tech formats to keep ourselves ahead of the market. That means listening to our customers and finding out what their needs and plans are,” he said. “No system is the same and each industry has different requirements.
“BULK2022 is going to be a huge show and we’re all excited to boost our company’s profile through it.
“There’s a real opportunity here to develop a deeper understanding of the market while helping to grow the bulk handling sector through our latest innovations which are geared towards this industry.”
More than 60 businesses are exhibiting their products at BULK2022, encompassing the broad array of technology and innovation that exists with the bulk handling industry, from abrasive solutions to weighing systems.
As an event that targets those who deal with bulk materials in various different forms, Bulk Handling Expo is an opportunity for manufacturers and clients from a large swath of industries who would not normally meet to engage with one another at an event.
Visit bulkhandlingexpo.com.au/pricing-packages for information and to book tickets.
