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
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today's business environment is ever changing. To be recognised, you need to stand out from the crowd. Responding to customer requirements as far as managing a projects scope, time, cost and quality is the key to delivery. But the challenge is, how do we engage with the community at large?
At Baker & Provan we have analysed this very problem. Whilst we specialise in Heavy Engineering, Fabrication, Maintenance and Support within the Defence, Rail and Industry sectors, project managing our projects to meet our customer requirements. Historically, since 1946, our business has been based on performance, exceeding our customers needs from connections (word &/or mouth). Now, whilst maintaining our historic client base and our cultural performance ethos, we’ve made it easier, convenient and timely to connect with us.
Today we (Baker & Provan) enter a new era. Today we are excited to announce that we have launched our new Website and Social media pages ( LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter).
The Baker & Provan's new website helps you stay informed of our achievements and developments through the New Feed page and connect with us through the Contact Us page. In addition, the social media platforms will provide an easy way to stay informed and engage with us.
To this end, welcome to Baker & Provan, we are here to meet your Heavy Engineering, Fabrication, Maintenance and Support needs.