Specialised Textiles Association

Make a real difference to the lives of students, Holmesglen are looking for an Automotive & Marine Trimming teacher for their Chadstone VIC campus. #specialisedtextiles #textilemanufacturing

We are thrilled to announce and introduce you to our SpecTex25 exclusive Platinum Sponsor, GALE PACIFIC LIMITED! We look forward to working GALE in delivering an exceptional experience for all SpecTex25 attendees throughout the event. Their commitment to excellence and community involvement aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are proud to have them as our partners for this event. Along with GALE Pacific, we would also like to welcome our Silver Sponsors to date: HVG Fabrics, and our Bronze sponsors: Rivertex Australia – Spicers – Defab - Miami Stainless - Rainbow Shade. Sponsorship for SpecTex25 continues to remain open for Gold, Silver and Bronze until 17th November. #spectex25 #specialisedtextiles #textilesmanufacturing

Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is hitting the road to visit each capital city in November and December to share key products and discuss their future direction with industry stakeholders. Each roadshow event will include panel discussions and Q&A sessions on localised areas of interest from the Jobs and Skills Report. Hear directly from national and local experts from a range of policy, operational and research perspectives and take advantage of networking opportunities with industry professionals and representatives. The roadshow is a way to gain deeper insights on the direction of JSA and how they are positioning themselves to deliver improved participation, productivity, wages and equity for Australia’s workforce. https://lnkd.in/gZvvTmBp

We have been sharing with you the individual award winning projects each week, and today we have released the video showcasing all the 2024 Award Winning projects from the the STA Awards for Excellence! The STA Awards recognise and celebrate projects in a range of categories that have featured the highest quality of technical skill, design excellence and innovation within the Australian specialised textiles industry. As always, this year's entries were of an extremely high standard and show the world-class standard of design and manufacturing excellence from our members in Australia. Thank you to everyone who entered the awards for helping to showcase the quality of the work we do in our industry! Check out the full details on the 2024 award winning project entries here: https://lnkd.in/gJ9rKuGz The 2025 awards will be opening for entries in early 2025, so start thinking about which of your fantastic projects you would like to enter. We will be using an awards specific online platform for you to complete your entries, so look out for the announcement concerning that later this year. #specialisedtextiles #textilemanufacturing #atfia https://lnkd.in/g4iSByrh

Celebrating our 2024 Awards for Excellence winner of the Internationally Fabricated Projects category… MakMax Australia for their Link @ Langley - ETFE Atrium project. The architectural vision for the Link @ Langley ETFE Atrium was clear (in more ways than one). The clear purpose was to create a visually striking, yet functional feature skylight element to enhance the appeal of the riverside redevelopment. The aesthetic vision was to have a visually clear atrium roof, to create a sense of open sky, while still protecting patrons and visitors from the elements.   The Link@Langley ETFE Atrium not only enhances the visual appeal of the riverside redevelopment but also demonstrates the successful fusion of modern design with practical engineering solutions. Massive in size and scope, the Link@Langley ETFE Atrium structure is 65 meters long and 40 metres wide and sits atop a former office building between seven and eight storeys above the atrium floor. The canopy seamlessly integrates into its surroundings while offering a captivating architectural aesthetic.   Fabric used: Fluon P46D16 Supplied by: AGC Components supplied by: Hilti Australia, MPQ plastics, United Fasteners (QLD) p/l, Prorig Hardware PTY LTD, Akzo Nobel PTY LTD Textile Fabrication: In-house #makmaxaustralia #awardsforexcellence #specialisedtextiles #awards #industry #design #manufacturing #textiles #excellence #innovation #quality #australianmade #customshadesails #shade

What does health and safety mean in your business? As you may already know, one of the key aspects of risk management is training and supporting workers to identify and report hazards and understand the control measures in place to keep them safe. Check out the link below for steps on how to make hazard reporting simple for small businesses. #specialisedtextiles #textilemanufacturing #SafetyIsOurBusiness #SafeWorkMonth

Celebrating our 2024 Awards for Excellence winner of the Tension Structures 250sqm to 2000sqm category… MakMax Australia for their Tumbalong Green Amphitheatre Roof project. Creating a showpiece architectural structure in Darling Harbour, the Tumbalong Green Amphitheatre is a remarkable marriage of beautiful elements and engineering expertise. The soundshell curves up and over the stage, allowing sound to wash over the audience like a breaking wave.   An example of architectural design meets functionality, the combination of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) structural elements supporting an 1100 square metre PCV membrane have created a lightweight, and visually appealing stage roof.   Fabric used: Xtrem TX30-II Supplied by: Serge Ferrari Components supplied by: Tramstar Pty Ltd (Reglin Rubber), Ridgewood (Powdercoating), Steelman Fabrications (Aluminium Extrusions) Textile Fabrication: 100% Outsourced to Copelands & Pickers #makmaxaustralia #awardsforexcellence #specialisedtextiles #awards #industry #design #manufacturing #textiles #excellence #innovation #quality #australianmade #customshadesails #shade

Celebrating our 2024 Awards for Excellence winner of the Tension Structures - Less than 250sqm category… Versatile Structures for their Kawana Waters Structure project. Transforming dining into an experience. Our mission: design, craft, and install an all-weather marvel for Kawana Waters Hotel's outdoor dining, offering unparalleled views of the stunning nautical marina. The project called for an all-weather and fire-proof, non-combustible canopy, designed to emulate ocean waves and to be attached to a deck overseeing a marina, and weatherproofed up against the hotel infrastructure. Full engineering, fire engineers sign off, council and town planning certification. Complete with guttering and retractable blinds on the perimeter. From concept to reality, we've sculpted a sanctuary where guests can savor every moment, rain or shine. Our solution seamlessly merges functionality with aesthetics, ensuring diners delight in the scenery, come rain or glorious sunshine.   Fabric used: Chukoh FGT-600 Supplied by: CHUKOH FLO Components supplied by: MakMax Australia Textile Fabrication: 100% Outsourced to MakMax #versatilestructures #awardsforexcellence #specialisedtextiles #awards #industry #design #manufacturing #textiles #excellence #innovation #quality #australianmade #customshadesails #shade

Australia’s Skills Ministers are looking to reshape the qualifications system to better support the variety of people choosing to engage in vocational education and training.  They have tasked all ten JSCs to demonstrate how reform can be achieved and how qualifications could be streamlined by their various purposes. A number of JSCs proposed different qualification reform concepts and collaborated to identify the commonalities between them.  With our project to demonstrate reform, we tested a purpose 3 qualification concept on Certificate II in Rural Operations, which aims to help learners attain more transferable skills and capabilities and reduce duplication of learning. Project outcomes have been compiled into a final report that was submitted to the Skills Ministers’ Qualification Reform Design Group at the end of September.  ⬇️Read more about Skills Insight's contributions on our website! ⬇️

Safety is an important aspect of many industries, ours included. We’re taking the opportunity to help spread the message during safe work month.  Have you thought about health and safety in your business recently? Tasks like working with potentially dangerous machinery and working at heights need extra thought and the Safe Work Australia (SWA) website contains templates and tips that can help business plan for roles where these tasks are undertaken. We encourage you to think about health and safety in your business. You can check out tips and templates at safeworkmonth.swa.gov.au #specialisedtextiles #textilemanufacturing #SafetyIsOurBusiness #SafeWorkMonth