Site Visit to BOC Specialist Gases Production Facility
You are invited for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the new $20 million specialty gases production facility and $15 million automation investment in Wetherill Park, Sydney.
“Australian manufacturing going overseas!” This common phrase seen time and time again in news articles seems to highlight the inherent trends in the manufacturing industry. Contrary to this BOC have strong ties with the manufacturing community and commitments to produce locally manufactured industrial and specialist gases and robotic operation. Attending this site visit, JCEC visitors will have an opportunity to see a state-of-art specialist gases production facility.
The special gases market has changed, and BOC has risen to meet the change. The new facility is dedicated to producing safe, high-quality specialty gas products so you can count on BOC to have the knowledge and capability to meet your needs. By leveraging BOC’s global expertise world-leading expertise in specialty gases, this facility has been custom designed to locally produce exotic gas mixtures in Australia. These Australian made mixtures are equipped with Australian Standard valves, eliminating the complexity of international valve compatibility.
With leading edge technology and a highly skilled team of chemists, the new facility offers the best in quality, precision and safety, allowing BOC to supply many scientific and calibration gases in almost half the time and at higher packaging pressures. You are invited for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the new $20 million specialty gases production facility and $15 million automation investment in Wetherill Park, Sydney.
Your hosts: Chris Dolman (Business Manager, Analytical and Pharmaceutical) and Stephen Lam (Production Manager, Special Gases)
Transport: 4:30pm sharp mini bus departure from 8 Thomas Street Chatswood NSW 2068 (outside Engineers Australia office) and returning to Chatswood around 9pm. Booking is required for those who require transportation.
PPE: Personal protective equipment required are of steel capped shoes/boots, long sleeves and long trousers, eye and ear protection and Hi-vis vest. There are limited number of safety shoes available for students (booking required; as well as your shoes size). Photographs are NOT allowed.
