SMW Group snags Out of the Box award innovative, remote-operated hot wash truck
A mobile, remote-operated hot wash truck was among the standouts at this year’s awards in Mackay.
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A mobile, remote-operated hot wash truck has won the Out of the Box Award at the 2021 Resource Industry Network Awards.
Mackay METS company SMW Group snagged the award for its creative thinking in delivering an innovative, remote-operated hot wash truck to the market, taking home the Out of the Box Award.
The judges commented on how the company had historically demonstrated a systematic approach to 'out of the box' thinking to develop both a product and service that offered real solutions to industry, while diversifying its business to create a new income stream.
SMW Group's remote-operated hot wash truck is used for industrial cleaning and delivers total elimination of proximity risk and injury risk for the operator.
It also offers mobile flexibility and versatility where the truck can approach equipment almost anywhere on-site, and wash anything from solar panels to draglines.
Whether it is a unique business strategy or an out-of-the-box METS solution, the 2021 RIN awards recognise the achievement and enterprise local businesses are demonstrating across seven categories including safety, leadership, export, innovation, diversity, and community connection.
Resource Industry Network chairman David Hartigan said this year's awards night was a huge success with more than 300 people at the MECC to celebrate the people, the innovation, and the successes of the resource services sector.
Mr Hartigan said the awards recognised excellence in business and the significant contribution those businesses made to the regional economy and community.
"This year was even more special given we were unable to host the event in 2020 due to COVID," he said.
"But as a sector, we have been very fortunate to be able to continue mostly uninterrupted and help keep our region's economy going strong."
Fitzroy Australia Resources took out the Champion Culture Award for its team membership program, designed to take the best from high performance sport and apply it to leadership within the company.
What resulted was transformational for the organisation with leadership programs no longer viewed as finite, but an ongoing journey about who they are and how they do business.
The judges unanimously agreed the submission was a compelling one, providing a great overview of the Fitzroy culture change journey, their connection with all employees including contractors, and demonstrating belief and improvement in safety and production.
This year, the DRA Global sponsored RIN Awards also included a special segment acknowledging 10 individuals as part of Resource Industry Network's 20-year anniversary.
Allan Ruming, the late Tony Britton, Peter Van Iersel, Margaret Cameron, Karen McIntyre, Narelle Pearse, Julie Boyd, Mick Crowe, Tony Caruso, and Adrienne Rourke were all recognised for their role in championing the resources supply chain in the Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday region during the past two decades.
Formerly known as Mackay Area Industry Network, RIN is also planning a 20-year anniversary celebration event in September.
The evening was made even more entertaining with keynote speaker Bernard Salt providing a thought-provoking presentation on the future of Australia, and MC Kat Davidson adding comedy and character to the night's proceedings.
FULL LIST OF 2021 RIN AWARDS WINNERS:
Safety Foremost Award - sponsored by CQ Field Mining Services
• QCCS - Winner
Champion Culture Award - sponsored by Mastermyne
• Fitzroy Australia Resources - Winner
Standing Out from the Crowd Award - sponsored by Onsite Safety Training Compliance
• Mastermyne (Tony Zahra) - Winner
Striving for Diversity Award - sponsored by BMA
• Ignite Up HQ- Winner
Chasing the Foreign Markets Award - sponsored by Trade and Investment Queensland
• 2Censor - Winner
Out of The Box Award - sponsored by METS Ignited
• SMW Group - Winner
Connecting in the Community Award - sponsored by Local Buying Foundation
• CQ Field Mining Services - Winner
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