Champion

Champion Compressors has launched its new 'PowerSave Options' suite - a selection of energy-saving systems that can be factory-fitted to any compressor in the company’s range. PowerSave Options allows users to customise their air compressor with specific energy-saving features best suited to their application.

Sullair Australia has redefined compressor portability and performance with the launch of the new PAC80 Evolution compressor and MX22, SX10 and SX5 breaker-tool package.

Champion has extended its compressor family with the V-Series' CSE37V and the CSE45V. Champion’s V-Series is the only VSD range of compressors made in Australia to suit Australian conditions, whilst delivering high levels of environmental performance.

Champion has officially unveiled its new headquarters and manufacturing facility. At a ceremony held today at the new state-of-the-art facility, Victoria’s Minister for Industry and Trade, Martin Pakula recognised this milestone and the company’s ongoing commitment to Victoria’s vitally important manufacturing sector.

Champion has introduced its new ‘Enviro’ range, a series of environmentally-friendly cost-efficient air compressors complementing their already comprehensive range of rotary screw compressors.

Champion Compressors has become the sole authorised distributor of Cameron’s comprehensive range of centrifugal compressors in Australia, providing industry with premium access to the companies’ compressed-air solutions..

Champion Compressors, will unveil its new national headquarters at an official opening for key customers, staff, industry partners and media in February 2009.

Based on the same in-depth technical training used to educate Sullair’s own engineers, Sullair's diesel compressor and drill training courses will be tailored to suit the requirements of individual workplaces.

Champion Compressor has appointed Peter Laws as Business Development Manager - Gas and Process Compression. Laws brings 37 years of compressor industry experience to the newly created role, along with an extensive résumé of compressor expertise in the mining and oil and gas sector.

Champion Compressors has won the ‘Recommended Employer’ honour at the 2008 Australian Business Awards.

Champion has recently chalked-up five years without a lost time injury. This means that for half a decade, all Champion Compressors’ work places - both its own manufacturing facility and its customers’ sites - have remained safe and free of serious injuries.

At the recent Drill 2008 conference in Auckland, New Zealand, leading compressor technology group, Sullair Australia, explored the crucial role of innovative and advanced compressed-air solutions in keeping Australian and New Zealand drillers online.

Sullair Australia will be presenting the paper ‘The Voice Of The Driller’ at the upcoming ADIA/NZDF Drillfest conference on Friday August 15 from 8.40 to 9.20 at the Langham Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand.

Air compressor service teams from Champion adopt a preventative maintenance approach to servicing and can help reduce the likelihood of experiencing unexpected costs and downtime. For when you need help most, Champion also offers a 24/7 breakdown repair service.

Champion Compressors' outstanding growth has fuelled its decision to relocate its head office to Melbourne’s south-eastern suburb of Dandenong, consolidating its manufacturing, sales and technical support centres into a single facility.

An expanding customer base and the growing emergence of sister company Sullair Australia has underlined Champion’s decision to move their South Australia operations.

Continued strong growth in Queensland’s industrial and resources sector has underpinned Champion Compressor’s decision to move their Archerfield offices to significantly larger premises.

Sullair Australia has adopted an iconic Australian expression as part of its new public identity: “She’ll be right mate. It’s a Sullair.” The slogan aligns the company’s public face with its industry-leading reputation, earned over 30 years of operations in the country.

Australian Made chief executive, Ian Harrison recently made a presentation to Champion Compressors managing director, Wayne St Baker, certifying the compressed air specialist as an official member of the ‘Australian Made, Australian Grown Campaign’.

Sullair Australia is to supply the rental division of Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA) with a range of Sullair diesel air compressors. Initial deliveries of the large-capacity compressors (rated from 425 to 1600 cfm) have been made in several locations nationally to date.

Delegates from the Victorian Government-backed Australian Engineering Network (AUSEN) trade mission to China have returned to Australia after ten days of solid trade talks with Chinese and Korean government officials and business leaders.

Champion has manufactured its 100th Australian-designed and built OEM marine and offshore compressor for Tanabe Compressors Singapore.

Located within Far North Queensland’s growing mining and drilling/exploration sector, Queensland Air Compressors rounds out Champion Compressor’s and Sullair Australia's presence in the region.

PremiAir lit up the annual Singleton Mining and Industry Expo recently held in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley with the support of Sullair Australia.

Townsville-based Northern Controls and Engineering joins Champion’s nation-wide air compressor service and maintenance network.

Champion Compressors has recently appointed Maicon Engineering, based in Geraldton, Western Australia to join Champion’s nation-wide air compressor service and maintenance network.

The Champion Compressors, Australia’s premier compressed air specialist, has unveiled a new web site, www.championcompressors.com.au. It features industry focussed content, and delivers quick and useful tips to the desktop, together with company news, and all the details required to access Champion Compressors' service and support facilities.

The Zander WVM vacuum adsorption dryer from compressed air specialist, Champion Compressors, delivers unmatched levels of operational and energy-efficiency, eliminating the need to purge air and increasing throughput.

Champion Compressors revealed its secrets for manufacturing success to representatives of over 30 manufacturing companies on November 15.

Champion Compressors has released a CD-based customer service resource called AirXpert.

Champion Compressors has unveiled an entirely new public image, comprising a new company slogan, a refreshing new colour scheme, and a company mascot - Champ, the Blue Heeler.

A high-performance compressor lubricant. Sullube, is minimising the environmental impact of compressed air condensate. It's biodegradable formula (when mixed with water), high viscosity index and 'shear stability' make it the first-choice 'green' lubricant for oil-injected rotary screw compressors.

Sullair Australia recently celebrated it's first anniversary of the establishment of its Australian manufacturing facility. Established in June 2006 and located in Victoria, Sullair Australia's local manufacturing plant continues to go from strength to strength.

Sullair Australia has appointed Goughs Power Systems/Goughs Cat as its exclusive diesel compressor distributor in New Zealand. Goughs Cat has a network of 16 branches across the country, and is the authorised distributor for construction and mining equipment manufacturer, Caterpillar.

Champion's commitment to achieving key environmental, economic and social outcomes associated with all aspects of its business activities is underlined with the achievement of 1 million hours without a lost workday case.

Orders are now being taken for Champion Airxpert, an all-new interactive training package. Featuring animations detailing how you can improve workplace safety and save your business thousands, this highly anticipated CD will soon be finally available to the general public.

Champion Compressors, has been made a licensee of the Australian Made Campaign, earning the right to display the famous ‘green and gold kangaroo’ logo on its range of industrial rotary-screw air compressors. [Jun 15, 2007]

Champion celebates the production of it's 10,000th Australian-designed and built air compressor at a ceremony held today at the company’s headquarters in Melbourne with Victoria’s Minister for Industry and State Development, Theo Theophanous.

At Auspack 2007, Australian compressed air specialist, Champion Compressors, will showcase its compressed air solutions to Australia’s packaging community.

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Australian compressed air specialist, Champion Compressors , has consolidated its five-year relationship with Tanabe Compressors Singapore, with a recently-secured export order for 76 marine-customised rotary screw air compressors.

It was a double birthday bash at Champion Compressor offices all across of Australia. As parent company Sullair USA celebrated 40 years of global manufacturing, Champion Compressors celebrated 36 years of Australian manufacture.

Leading Australian compressor group, Champion Compressors, has launched a major export initiative, in response to growing global demand for its products.

Champion will be displaying its range of locally made compressors on Stand 1906 during the 2006 Queensland Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (QMan), at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, from October 17-19.

Condensate drains need no longer squander precious compressed air, with the recent introduction of the auto-drain ED3000 series from leading compressor technology group, Champion Compressors.

Customer service has been taken to a whole new level with the release of 'Champion InnerWorx', the new interactive training program from leading compressed air supplier, Champion Compressors.

Sullair Australia has announced a compressor industry world’s first - a dual-capacity portable air compressor housed in the form-factor of a conventional compressor.

Australian compressor manufacturer, Champion Compressors, has delivered a Sullair-badged skid-mounted compressed air package for the upgrade of an off-shore oil platform in the Caspian Sea. In line with the critical nature of the supply and the requirements of Turkmen oil group, Dragon Oil, the skid was engineered and delivered in record time.

To minimise energy costs and environmental impact, Australian compressed air manufacturer, Champion Compressors has developed a new breed of Hybrid Air Compressors. The new line of air compressors provides optimal reliability and efficiency at part and full loads.

Sullair Australia has released stainless steel portable air compressors that provide long-life and peak performance in the harsh northern Australia climate.