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KG2000 taking civil by storm

06/08/20200

After launching our KG2000 Polypropylene civil piping system onto the market in November last year, we have experienced a better than expected uptake and acceptance of the product. KG2000 was first developed by Ostendorf Kunstoffe, a leading German pipe manufacturer, in 1999. KG2000 is a medium density Polypropylene with additional mineral compounds to increase the ring stiffness allowing the system to accept extreme forces. All fittings are manufactured to meet a rating of SN16 and pipes come in 2 forms being either SN10 or SN16.

KG2000 is unique in the fact that it has a complete system with pipes and injection moulded fittings from 110mm to 500mm meaning than no special fabrication or additional manufacturing of fittings is required. Being a push-fit type system, no special tooling or welding is required and being light weight, it is easy to handle and has less OH&S issues compared with much heavier alternatives such as concrete.

The facts:

  • Sizes available from 110mm to 500mm
  • Full range of injection moulded bends, junctions & reducers
  • All fittings rated to SN10
  • Choice of pipe rating of SN10 or SN16
  • Suitable for pH levels 2-12
  • Simple, fast push-fit installation
  • Lightweight and easy to handle
  • Suitable for use in civil, trade waste, sewer, stormwater and directly under airport runways!

For a full introduction to our KG2000 system, contact your local State Representative, view our technical information and view this overview video.

General News

AusPress strengthens ties with TAFE

29/06/20200

Thanks to The Master Plumbers Association of South Australia for their recent feature on our association with TAFE SA and our continued support in the development of South Australian Plumbing Apprentices with their article entitled: Working with TAFE SA to Develop Future Skills

AusPress Systems are proud to be involved with the South Australian TAFE colleges and frequently assist as part of their continued product and technical knowledge development.

With the past supply of stainless drainage pipe and fittings plus stainless press-fit product for the fire services training area, the latest supply of the new civil product “KG2000” polypropylene drainage to TAFE continues our support in providing lecturers and apprentices with the latest product offerings to train with.

We have working models set up at the leading Tonsley TAFE campus to help apprentices be familiar with the correct installation and handling of the latest products for the transition from classroom to trench.

These same products are being used extensively across Adelaide with an increase in commercial and industrial projects specifying their installation, particularly in healthcare, food, meat and beverage processing.

Each year AusPress contribute to the leading Certificate 4 apprentice, awarding them a press tool set including the SPM24 tool and their choice of jaws to suit copper, stainless or pex press systems. This tool was developed to be the ‘go-to’ tool for press systems up to 32mm and an excellent addition to the toolbox.

Established in 1992 (originally named Blucher Australia Pty Ltd), we’re based in Adelaide and supply commercial and industrial projects Australia wide.

Over the years, our product range has grown, as has our knowledge and technical expertise. Today we remain 100% South Australian owned and operated; and we continue to be the market leader in the supply of drainage and press-fit products when hygiene, performance and reliability are critical.

For more information call 1300 287 773 or visit us at www.auspress.com.au

General News

2019 – A year in review

23/12/20190

As 2019 comes to an end, we took the time to review our year and reflect upon the year that was.

In what proved to be a challenging year for AusPress, we were pleased to have finished the year on a high note with growing sales across the country, welcoming new staff to our team and introducing new products. Our warehouse has grown and we have introduced  KG2000 SN10 & SN16 Polypropylene Drainage System which has proven very popular with our current customers for trade waste and opened a new market sector for AusPress, Civil Drainage. We have also increased our support to various industry associations across the region, including Master Plumbers, Australian Water Associations, ASSDA, AHSCA, HCAA, Civil Contractors Federation and Pacific Water & Waste Water Association

After Introducing Blucher Stainless Steel drainage to Australia in 1992 and spending the next 26 years developing the market and supporting the industry, our distribution agreement with Blucher Denmark came to an end. To fill this gap, we entered into a new agreement with ACO to distribute their range of stainless steel drainage pipe and fittings. With this change, we expected some market turbulence and a drop in our sales. But we were pleasantly surprised when not only did we maintain our core customers and projects, but sales in this category for us actually slightly increased. We must thank our loyal and faithful customers as well as ACO Australia staff and management from Germany & Czech Republic for their support and assistance in getting special products made, certified and ready for the transition. We look forward to working with everyone in 2020.

During this time, we also said goodbye to a couple of our Sales team that went to work directly for Blucher. As much as we saw this as a challenge in the market,  sometimes fresh beginnings are exactly what everyone needs for both personal and business reasons. We scoured the country to find suitable people to join our team and have experienced a very positive transition. We are breaking company records in the NSW market and we have found the need to employ an additional sales person for Queensland. Effective January 2020, we will have 2 Sales people nurturing and supporting our great customers in Queensland to ensure we can maintain the rapid growth we have seen over the past few months. We also appointed and trained a new distributor in New Zealand that has opened up some new doors and new markets for us across the ditch.

So, as we reflect, we are very happy with our progression and growth in 2019 and we look forward to continuing to grow and support our loyal customer base into 2020 and beyond.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our clients for their confidence in our abilities and loyalty this year and wish you and your families a wonderful and relaxing Christmas and New Year period.