*Before Reading: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website article may contain images of deceased persons in photographs. Conplant and DEUTZ form a heavenly partnership, sharing versatility, multi-talents, a sense of adventure, and a deep commitment to the environment. Established in 1961, Conplant stands as Australia’s largest compaction specialist, boasting…
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It’s all about the engines at EIP Diesel, whose staff have a combined 100 years’ service in the diesel engine and generator industry. Managing Director Alister Lawrence took over the business in 2004 with 50 per cent shareholder Douglas St George. It now has six staff, an apprentice and a reputation as one of the…
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Andersen Truck and Tractor P/L is a real family affair. Shaun Andersen and his wife Suzanne started the business in 2000 when their son Tom, 19, was a toddler. Tom is now a qualified diesel fitter in their Goondiwindi business, where Suzanne works full-time and “runs the show”. Their team, which includes eight mechanics, repairs…
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Since moving around New South Wales as a child with his dad’s dam maintenance job, Paul Bedford has had his feet firmly on the ground. The engine specialist has been with Tamworth’s Retorque Engine Reconditioning and Engineering since he started as an apprentice in 1995. Now Managing Director, Paul purchased the business, which opened in…
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Bill Gracie’s relationship with DEUTZ has helped him to see the world. Bill, who started a machinery business in his Rotorua garage in 1981, has visited the DEUTZ Cologne headquarters and branches in Singapore, South Africa and Australia. One epic trip took in Cologne, Poland, Russia, Latvia, South Africa and Australia. Bill says that when…
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John and Donna White have run their respected Toowoomba family business, Queensland Fuel Injection Service, since 1984. Originally in a partnership with four staff, John and Donna took over in the mid-1990s and now have seven long-standing staff who have been with them for up to 30 years or more. Their son Travis also works in…
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Women play an important role at DEUTZ Australia Dealer CD Power, which boasts a female CEO and engineers. With female employees in management, engineering, procurement, stores, manufacturing, finance and administration, CD Power sits well above average for gender diversity in power companies. Appointed in 2016, CEO Nikki Cheesman-Dutton is a rare find as a female…
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The fully overhauled BF6L513RC engine is prepared to make its return to Port Hedland, destined for the Water Corporation in the bore fields. Euro Diesel Services has been a steadfast supporter of the Water Corporation, providing comprehensive engine overhauls and supplying new DEUTZ engines. What sets Euro Diesel Services apart is its commitment to good…
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Ted Kuhlwind, who previously worked for DEUTZ in Germany before moving to Melbourne and marrying his Australian wife Lorna, naturally gravitated towards selling DEUTZ products in his diesel engine business. In 1967, Ted, along with his business partner Lloyd Lang, established LK Diesel Service Pty Ltd after arriving in Australia to contribute to the bus…
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James Smith wants to change the perception that quality European products are expensive and lack service support. As Company Director at Blueprint Diesel, a DEUTZ key dealership in East Tamaki, Auckland, he feels Blueprint Diesel is well on its way to changing this perception. James has worked with DEUTZ engines since starting a Mechanical Engineering…
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