Baker & Provan Industry Event Night Success

Baker & Provan Industry Event Night Rain

Baker & Provan Industry Event Night Rain

What started with a bang followed by a massive down poor of rain which had Baker & Provan staff looking at each other and wondering if anyone would turn up. Fortunately the clouds dispersed at 5:05pm, the car park was full and we were off.  Attendees networked for the next 20 minutes that followed. There was a positive vibe in the air and a general interest to see the Baker & Provan facility.

Baker & Provan Industry Event Night Attendees

Baker & Provan Industry Event Night Attendees

Capability presentations by Baker & Provan, Precision Oxycut and Advanced Spiral Technology (AST) followed soon thereafter. It was great to see the passion from all 3 presenters talking about their companies. This passion was not lost on the audience as people were interested in what they presented.  With the presentations over, people were separated into 4 groups. Each group went their separate way to tour the 6800sqm Baker & Provan facility. We were pleased with the interest in our capabilities.

During the tour, another team setup the light meal to welcome the guests back from their tour. For the hour that followed networking resumed and cold drinks were consumed. Lucky door price giveaways follow (hampers with wine and Lindt chocolates).

Baker & Provan were delighted with the level of positive engagement and the fact that everyone stayed until nights end, and yes some beyond. The feedback we receive on the night was fantastic saying that there should be more events such as these for our industry. We could not agree more.

Thanks to everyone who turned up and a special thanks to AST and Precision Oxycut for presenting your respective companies. In addition thanks to the staff that assisted on the night. They ensured it was a success. Baker & Provan will be doing this again

2018 Festive Trading Times- Merry Christmas

As the 2018 draws to a close, Baker & Provan wish to thank everyone for your continued support. Wishing you all a joyful festive season, safe travels and the best in the new year.

Baker & Provan

Festive Trading Times

Closed: 12 pm 21st December 2018

Reopens: 7am 7th January 2019

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Baker & Provan Awarded AS/NZS ISO3834 Certification.

Baker & Provan made the Weld Australia NSW division news in September after being awarded AS/NZS ISO 3834 Part 2 Certification for meeting the Comprehensive quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials both in workshop and at field installation sites. It was a long and rewarding process for Baker & Provan, one which adds an additional layer to our quality system and in turn provides our customer with confidence. Congratulations Team!

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High Quality Bogie Wheels Manufactured by Baker & Provan

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Baker & Provan were recently engaged to manufacture bogie wheels. By our customer choosing to manufacture these wheels in country, provided them with the confidence that they were manufactured to specification and to the highest quality.  Results of which speak for themselves. 

High Quality Bogie Wheels Manufactured by Baker & Provan

High Quality Bogie Wheels Manufactured by Baker & Provan

Sydney Metro 2 - Tunnel Moulds

Baker & Provan have been assisting with the refurbishment of concrete moulds which will be used to manufacture the tunnels, part of the Sydney Metro 2 project. As detailed within the video below, construction starts this year with planning approval received for Sydney Metro between Chatswood and Sydenham. The project includes new twin rail tunnels under Sydney Harbour and through the CBD. Program completion is 2024

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Luke Stanton-Mount Blitzes My Gateway's Apprentice of the Year!

 

Baker & Provan wish to congratulate Luke Stanton-Mount for winning two My Gateway apprentice of the year awards. Luke walked away with both third year apprentice of the year and the overall My Gateway apprentice of the year. 

Luke was nominated by Baker & Provan's Management Team, for recognition of his enthusiasm, eye for detail and overall work ethic. Luke then had to undergo competitive assessment by My Gateway which included management interviews, assessments and review of references.  The result of this process crystallised when he was both third year apprentice of the year and the overall My Gateway apprentice of the year in late November. 

For over 30 years My Gateway employs apprentices and trainees and places them with a host business to receive training in their chosen industry. In Luke's case, Baker & Provan was the business which fulfilled the requirements for his career development.

Earlier in the year, Luke competed and came third in the World Skills Regional Competition 2017. Since 1981 World Skills have been the leading voice for skills excellence in vocational, technological and service oriented careers in Australia. It has raised the awareness of hundreds of thousands of young Australians and their parents, industry and employers, that our nation’s future depends on effective skills training systems.

Baker & Provan are delighted with Luke's achievements as he progresses to master his craft. 

 

Baker & Provan recognised for supporting and developing apprentices and trainees

At a recent My Gateway awards night, Baker & Provan were recognised  for supporting and developing apprentices and trainees within our industry. 

Baker & Provan, being a fabrication and machining business, understands that our industry will not survive unless we continue to foster and support new apprentices. Whilst more and more of our work is going off shore, we believe that it's imperative as a nation that we continue to mentor, develop and grow our industry to ensure Australia retains this capability.

We are extremely humbled to be recognised for this.    

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Luke Competes at World Skills Regional Competition 2017

Baker & Provan apprentice Luke Stanton-Mount competed in the World Skills Regional Competition 2017.

Since 1981 World Skills have been the leading voice for skills excellence in vocational, technological and service oriented careers in Australia. It has raised the awareness of hundreds of thousands of young Australians and their parents, industry and employers, that our nation’s future depends on effective skills training systems.

We are proud of Luke's achievements to date and look forward to watching him develop in his carrier. 

Director of Defence, NSW Department of Industry visits Baker & Provan

Baker & Provan were honoured to provide NSW Department of Industry Director of Defence - Peter Scott, a presentation of our defence manufacturing and service capability follow by a tour of our facility. During the visit, Peter provided insight into the NSW Government Defence and Industry Strategy.

Baker & Provan General Manager – Bob Findlay welcomed Peter Scott’s visit and thanked him for providing time out of his busy schedule.

Picture courtesy of NSW Department of Industry - Paul Clark, shows right to left: Peter Scott, Bob Findlay and Malcolm Cazier inspecting a functional and load test being conducted on a spare hoist assembly prior shipping to our customer.

Picture courtesy of NSW Department of Industry - Paul Clark, shows right to left: Peter Scott, Bob Findlay and Malcolm Cazier inspecting a functional and load test being conducted on a spare hoist assembly prior shipping to our customer.

Baker & Provan hosts WTIA Members Networking Event

Baker & Provan welcomed the opportunity to host the Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA) networking event on the 20th July 2017. Members were provided with a brief presentation on Baker & Provan's history and capability followed by a facility tour and refreshments. 

Baker & Provan wish to take this opportunity to thank WTIA employees and members for attending this event. We enjoyed networking with you all and look forward to future events. 

Baker & Provan Newsletter May & June 2017

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Dynamic Couple of Months At Baker & Provan

  • Tyro Machine

  • New Website and Social pages

  • Davits Support

  • Stress Relieving 

  • Setting up the Big Nomura

Tyro Machine

Successful delivery of another Tyro machine. This is the 31st machine delivered to the supplier on the back of their successful You Tube advertising campaign. Click to watch video

 

New website and social pages

On the 15th May, Baker & Provan launched its new website and social pages; Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. "Its been a long time coming. The old website has served us well but now it's time to modernise and also improve our social presence" said General Manager, Bob Findlay. As we move forward, more content will find its way on to the website to improve overall experience. 

Davit Support

Inspecting our quality workmanship onsite, Baker & Provan continue their relationship with the OEM's to be preferred support provider for Davits installed on the LHD and FFG naval vessels. We not only offer onsite service, we also remove, provide complete refurbishment and installation services. A complete support service. 

Stress Relieving

Not taking any risks associated with machining, Baker & Provan stress relieves each bogie prior to machining. Without stress relieving, the potential for error when machining increases due to metal movements. The furnace has been a great investment, it gives us the capability to increase our production and improve our quality.

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The Big Nomura

The Big Nomura being setup to machine a crane slew ring. This is one of several which will be machined at Baker & Provan over the coming month.