C&S Lightweight Competitors

The primary objective of Composites Australia is to increase the awareness and general usage of composites in Australia. We do this by managing a strong and proactive industry association. The association promotes and connects the industry. Composites Australia is a member based organisation that promotes and facilitates: - employment - education and training - growth to the skills base - improved technology utilisation - product quality - forums for discussion by members on subjects of common interest and concern - liaising with other relevant industry groups and institutes, both within Australia and overseas - health and safety practices - a high standard of ethics within the composites industry in Australia With nearly 200 members that operate and manufacture within a wide range of product areas, the association provides a forum for the industry to exchange information and promote the development of new markets for composite products. Members include fabricators, suppliers of raw materials and equipment, providers of services within the composites industry, educational institutions and students, other associations and government, research, and consulting groups.

Aerolite is involved in the quarrying of scoria based aggregates from its quarry sites to the south west of Melbourne. Extraction is performed using excavators and bulldozer s with the material processed through three crushing plants and one washing plant . The operation usesa number of Hyundai loaders for sales loading and general use. The company has been in operation from 1996. Reserves of un-quarried material are estimated to last for at least 100 years. Current total employment in the company is 20 people in direct employment supported by a range of other contractors.