In the context of the current global pandemic and the escalation in international tensions, the Australian Government has stated that as a nation we need to reduce our reliance on imports and increase support for Australian Manufacturing. Of course, we all want to support Australian manufacturers, but as individuals what difference can we really make? The answer is clear, if we choose to buy Australian made, the effect is far reaching, not only are we supporting the company that manufactures the product, but we are supporting a whole supply chain.
Take Cathodic Anodes Australasia for example. We are an Australian Anode manufacturer, over 95% of our Anodes (by weight) are cast in our Queensland
foundry. If you choose to buy CAA manufactured anodes, you are supporting:
• CAA staff (and their families)
• Australian mining and refining industries
(Aluminium, Zinc and Steel)
• Australian energy producers
• Numerous small businesses who provide
support services such as furnace maintenance, scale calibration services, engineering, steel fabrication and tool sharpening just to name a few.
This is critical to the long-term health of the Australian economy but more importantly for the sustainability of jobs, apprenticeships and trade skills for Australian workers and their families. The world has changed a lot and we do not know how this global crisis will continue to unfold, but what MARINE INDUSTRY TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURERS has become clear is that we need to support each other now more than ever.
When you next research a product or make a decision on a purchase, having “Australian Made” in mind can be very enlightening. Often there is very little price difference and more often than not, the quality of the Australian made product is
superior. Also, Australian manufacturers tend to be fair dinkum and honest about their products, not needing to rely on questionable marketing tactics.
A recent example, there is a company that imports Aluminium anodes. In attempting to gain market share, they advertise that their imported Aluminium anodes are environmentally friendly because they are “Cadmium Free”. Their anodes have been independently analysed and they clearly contain Cadmium.
CAA cast tonnes of Aluminium anodes every year, but we do not claim that they
are Cadmium Free, because they are not. If you see any marketing for Aluminium anodes which claims to be “Cadmium Free”, it is well documented that this is factually incorrect, as Cadmium is a naturally occurring element present in most Bauxite deposits, which is the primary ore mined to make Aluminium.
Please consider buying Australian made next time you are heading to your local chandlery to pick up some anodes or paint. Support Australian boat builders, sail makers and any number of Australian manufacturers in the marine industry.
These companies are made up of people who have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that must be passed on to ensure that these trade skills and services are never lost. Each of us as individuals can make all the difference if we support Australian manufacturers.
Brent Linde
Cathodic Anodes Australasia
Take Cathodic Anodes Australasia for example. We are an Australian Anode manufacturer, over 95% of our Anodes (by weight) are cast in our Queensland
foundry. If you choose to buy CAA manufactured anodes, you are supporting:
• CAA staff (and their families)
• Australian mining and refining industries
(Aluminium, Zinc and Steel)
• Australian energy producers
• Numerous small businesses who provide
support services such as furnace maintenance, scale calibration services, engineering, steel fabrication and tool sharpening just to name a few.
This is critical to the long-term health of the Australian economy but more importantly for the sustainability of jobs, apprenticeships and trade skills for Australian workers and their families. The world has changed a lot and we do not know how this global crisis will continue to unfold, but what MARINE INDUSTRY TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURERS has become clear is that we need to support each other now more than ever.
When you next research a product or make a decision on a purchase, having “Australian Made” in mind can be very enlightening. Often there is very little price difference and more often than not, the quality of the Australian made product is
superior. Also, Australian manufacturers tend to be fair dinkum and honest about their products, not needing to rely on questionable marketing tactics.
A recent example, there is a company that imports Aluminium anodes. In attempting to gain market share, they advertise that their imported Aluminium anodes are environmentally friendly because they are “Cadmium Free”. Their anodes have been independently analysed and they clearly contain Cadmium.
CAA cast tonnes of Aluminium anodes every year, but we do not claim that they
are Cadmium Free, because they are not. If you see any marketing for Aluminium anodes which claims to be “Cadmium Free”, it is well documented that this is factually incorrect, as Cadmium is a naturally occurring element present in most Bauxite deposits, which is the primary ore mined to make Aluminium.
Please consider buying Australian made next time you are heading to your local chandlery to pick up some anodes or paint. Support Australian boat builders, sail makers and any number of Australian manufacturers in the marine industry.
These companies are made up of people who have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that must be passed on to ensure that these trade skills and services are never lost. Each of us as individuals can make all the difference if we support Australian manufacturers.
Brent Linde
Cathodic Anodes Australasia
