Smart Fab Employee "Alex Kennedy" talk with "Derek Rodgers" from Akaroy Films about Smart Fabs recent success online in the months following the "NWBDC" online marketing cource "GYBO"
SMART FABRICATION EMPLOYEE FISHING CHARTER 2010!
Saturday the 8th of May 2010 a handful of lucky employees set out on a once in a life time fishing trip with Sea Ranger Fishing Charters. The pictures speak for themselves.
SMART FAB NOW A DEFENCE RECOGNISED SUPPLIER!
In recognition of its record of supply to the Australian Defence Organisation and the contribution it has made to the continued sustainability of the Australian Defence Force. This logo acknowledges its status as a DEFENCE RECOGNISED SUPPLIER
This comes exactly one month before the final audit is scheduled for certification as a Quality Endorsed Company ISO9001:2008 for Smart Fabrication.
Congratulation to Smart Fab on being recognised as a Defence Supplier and good luck with the ISO audit next month!
MELBOURNE CUP SHUFFLE ENDS IN A CURFUFFLE!
This year there was more controversy over the Smart Fab Melbourne Cup Shuffle with the shuffle's organiser, (Alex), accidently jotting down the later to be winning horses number, next to the wrong contender's name. Trouble erupted after horse # 21 ( Shocking ) came first in the race that stops the nation leaving the 2 punter battling it out to see who is the rightful winner.
Results have since been settled and the winners are as follows:
1st: #21, Shocking - Chris Moncrieff ($50) 2nd: #8, Crime Scene - Jason Penfolds ($30) 3rd: #5, Mourilyan - Bill Kelly ($20)
Smart employee takes first place in state welding comp!
To Daniel Wilson for his outstanding efforts in the state championship weld skills competition. Daniel was entered into the 3E/8G welding competition and strongly finished 1st out of the 15 hand picked apprentices from throughout the state of South Australia . An outstanding effort indeed for a 2nd year apprentice. Daniel has now qualified himself for the National weld skills championship to be held in Brisbane early next year. His achievements have made all the staff and management at Smart Fabrication very proud and we eagerly await your results at the National Championships. Good luck with the nationals Daniel and Congratulation again for taking out 1st place at the State Championships.
Smart Employee takes first place in world karate comp!
To Nik McDonald for his recent success at the 2009 World Cup 5 Tournament for Go Kan Ryu Karate. Nik picked up 1st place & a gold medal for his brilliant efforts in his 3rd Kyu and above ages 18-34 category for point sparring. This competition was held in Melbourne recently. Nik also picked up a 4th place in his Kata Competition as well at the same tournament. Not only has Nik made his club proud but he has made everyone at Smart Fabrication proud as well. Well done Nik.
Building Bridges: Company debt free and looking ahead
An extract from The Portside Messenger April 29th 2009| by Heather Kennett
GROWING: Smart Fabrications owners Tracey and Simon Kennedy.
A CHALLENGING economic climate presents numerous opportunities for growth, an enterprising Port business says.
Smart Fabrication managing director Simon Kennedy said he expected his family business, which grew from a single person operation in 1999 to employing 23 staff with a multi-million dollar annual turnover, would continue to prosper in the downturn.
“When I first started all I had was a 6x4m enclosed trailer behind my car,” he said.
“Our goal was to turn over $1 million in the first five years but we did that in under three years. Now we operate out of a 1000sq m premises, the company is debt-free and we have just achieved total business of $10 million.”
Mr Kennedy was upbeat about the prospects for his business, which specialises in the design, construction and installation of a range of steel fabrication products. “A recession can allow you to grow. Businesses should be looking out for the openings which get missed when people are too busy during better times.”
He would use the slowdown to continue to develop new products, ensuring his workforce remained busy to avoid staff lay-offs, while also focusing on offering a high level of customer service. Working with the North West Business Development Centre Business (NWBDC) had provided support and confirmation that his business was on track
Monday the 20th April 2009 the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addressed 120 of South Australia 's VIP's at an Adelaide Jobs Forum at the Mawson Lakes University . The topic of the day was the current crisis with global recession and what needs to be done to help Australia out of it. The PM and Simon discussed the positives and opportunities that can be taken advantage of during this seemingly negative economic downturn, before grabbing a business card and racing off the next conference at the Edinburgh RAAF Base.
CONGRATULATIONS
