Sharing best practice and growing the Chess network On May 6, 2014, Chess Engineering hosted a breakfast at their workshop site as part of their recent membership of the Southern Strength Agile Manufacturing Network. The Southern Strength Network is a group of manufacturers which has been formed to enhance the economic development of the manufacturing […]
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Chess Industries Acquires JV Engineering, Perth Chess Industries Ltd has recently expanded its engineering offering across Australia, with the acquisition of JV Engineering Pty Ltd based in Perth. The deal forms part of Chess Industries’ strategy for growing their engineering division Chess Engineering Pty Ltd and strengthens the national capabilities of both businesses to provide […]
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Chess Engineering were recently subcontracted by the PM Design Group to design, build and install a highly specialised access platform at Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)’s Bragg Institute in Lucas Heights, Sydney.ANSTO’s Bragg Institute leads Australia in the use of neutron scattering and X-ray techniques to solve complex research and industrial problems in […]
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Chess’ focus on efficiency Recently Chess was engaged to replace 76 standard electrical motors with new high efficiency models for a major national food manufacturer in their Sydney factory. Fernando Hila, Electrical Engineer of Chess Engineering says, “this is a new type of project for Chess and it helps to demonstrate our growing capability in […]
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Improving safety and efficiency in pipe cutting Material handling is a safety issue raised by many industries and in particular, manual pipe cutting. To control and support this process, Chess Engineering has designed a pipe cutting cradle to improve workplace safety, ease of use and convenience. The Chess Pipe Cutting Cradle allows the pipe to […]
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Chess appoints full-time welding inspector Steel structure works have become a speciality for Chess Engineering in recent years, and more particularly sign structure works and gantries on roads and freeways. Elham Haddo, Project Manager at Chess Engineering says, “a recent project providing gantries for Visual Messaging Signs (VMS) on a major Sydney freeway highlighted our […]
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Chess wins supply panel placement In early November, Chess Engineering was granted a supply panel agreement with a major rail network to supply services for Heavy Plant Maintenance and Fabrication. Bryan Pieper, Chess Engineering Rail said, “Chess is ideally suited to provide these rail services. Our staff brings to the market many years of knowledge […]
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This has been a tough year for many and we empathise with those businesses we know that have not made it to the end. Although this calendar year has probably seen the greatest fluctuations in sales from month to month, the financial performance of Chess was very good. The overall observation from many outsiders is […]
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Steven Howarth has recently joined Chess Engineering taking up the role as the Responsible Welding Coordinator. Having 30 years of experience within the industry as a boilermaker, welder, supervisor and welding inspector, Steven brings a great depth of knowledge and ability to ensure Chess’ welding standards are up to ISO 3834 requirements. Steven’s local and […]
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