December 2003 Oxley WWTP Stage 1
The Brisbane Water Enviro Alliance (BWEA) has embarked on an upgrade of the wastewater treatment plants at Oxley, Sandgate and Wacol. RPC Technologies has been awarded a contract for Oxley Stage 1 being the Odour Containment covers for the Anaerobic and Sludge Tanks and the Ductwork system connecting to the Odour Treatment Plant. All the covers, aluminium support structures and hatch covers are fabricated in RPC's workshops and installed by RPC tradesmen at site. The contract is valued at $ 1,200,000 and installation is due for completion in June 2004.
November 2003 ANZAC Frigates Sonar Domes
Thales Underwater Systems has ordered 4 new Sonar Domes for the ANZAC Frigate programme. The domes are required as replacements for damaged domes and as spares. RPC's order is valued at $ 1,300,000 and delivery is progressive over 15 months." (DSC00183)
October 2003 BHP Biliton Acid Storage Tank
RPC received an order for an 80 m3 horizontal storage from BHP Biliton for their Boodarie Iron plant at Port Headland. The tank will be used for storing Hydrochloric Acid (32%) and is valued at approx. $100,000. The tank was delivered on schedule in December 2003." (image to follow)
September 2003 Quality Assurance Program Recertification
RPC Technologies is currently undergoing recertification of their Quality Assurance Program under the new ISO9001:2000 and ISO 9002:2000. The program of recertification includes audits by Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI) for each of RPC's facilities at Seven Hills, Newcastle and Batam. Recertification is expected to be complete by November 2003.
July 2003 Upgrade & Relocation
RPC has taken the opportunity to upgrade its metal fabrication capability during its relocation to our new premises at 24 Powers Road, Seven Hills, NSW. The new group will be known as "RPC Technologies - Speciality Fabrications" and is located in a 1500m2 workshop facility and 1500m2 yard. Both areas were upgraded to service any specialist fabrication needs. See our capability statement for more information.
June 2003 New Lightweight Mine Vent duct
Research and development and testing has just been completed for RPC's new lightweight mine vent duct. The new duct has been developed in response to industry demand for lighter ducting with equivalent strength to address Occupational Health and Safety requirements. The duct is manufactured in the Newcastle plant and distributed through Uni Rod mining products. Production is underway.
May 2003 Defence Ballistic Curtains
RPC has been awarded a contract by Defence Materiel Organisation - Land Combat Systems Branch for additional ballistic spall liners for the M113 Upgrade Program. A number of the personnel carriers are being 'stretched' to accommodate additional personnel and require infill liners. All vehicles will also be fitted with the attachments points for liners such that when required for combat the liner system can be quickly attached. The award value was for $260 k. The work has begun and delivery is planned for October this year.
January 2003 Defence Underwater Composites
ADI ordered a trial Sea Tube for the sonar equipment on their FFG Upgrade Project. Whilst not a high dollar value order it is significant in so far as the very tight dimensional tolerances for both the inside and outside diameters. The job required that a special mandrel be manufactured and that the component be machined on the outside prior to demoulding. The tube is currently undergoing trials and may be the forerunner of several more.
