Our Exhibitors
ANZ would like to thank for following trade exhibitors for their generous support
Trade Booth 1 – Golder Associates
Golder Associates is respected across the globe for providing consulting, design and construction services in our specialist areas of earth and environment, and the related areas of energy. Our highly skilled engineers, scientists, project managers and other technical specialists are committed to helping clients achieve project success.
Uniquely employee owned since formation in 1960, Golder has experienced over five decades of sustained growth. We now employ over 7000 people, operating from more than 160 offices across Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and South America.
Trade Booth 2 – Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS)
www.australiangeomechanics.org
New Zealand Geomechanical Society
Trade Booth 3 – Chadwick Geotechnics
Chadwick Geotechnics is one of Australia’s most diverse and experienced geotechnical testing companies, employing a team of highly experienced licensed drillers, technicians and support team.
We are a leading supplier of Field & Laboratory Testing, Drilling and Training Services to the Geotechnical, Civil, and Environmental Engineering disciplines, operating both Nationally and Internationally.
www.chadwickgeotechnics.com.au
Trade Booth 4 – Measurand
Measurand Inc. has been providing 3D shape instrumentation since 1993. Our geotechnical division design and produce “ShapeAccelArrays” (or SAAs) for automated 3D measurements for deformation monitoring of slopes, tunnels, dams, and other civil structures.
Trade Booth 5 – Monash Geomechanics Group
Information available soon.
Trade Booth 6 – Keynetix
Keynetix will be showcasing their renowned Geotechnical Laboratory Data Management Software at ANZ 2012 as well as conducting free bespoke geotechnical data reviews by appointment and speaking on the use of geotechnical data within BIM.
Keynetix specialise in developing and supporting geotechnical data management solutions worldwide and is the Autodesk AEC Industry Partner for geotechnical data in AutoCAD. Solutions cover every stage of the geotechnical journey from planning, through site work and reporting to 3D modelling, BIM and National archives. Their products are used in 20 countries around the world including many customers in Australia and New Zealand.
Places are limited, to book your bespoke data review, please email info@keynetix.com
Trade Booth 7 – Maccaferri Australia
Maccaferri Australia is a leading distributor of engineered environmental solutions, and is part of the 130 year old Italian based Maccaferri Group. Our expertise includes solutions in Retaining Wall Structures, Slope Reinforcement, Hydraulic Structures, Drainage Systems, Rockfall Protection, Erosion Control, Mine Dump Walls, Sludge Dewatering, Landscaping & Architecture and Steel Fibres for Tunnelling, Shotcreting and Flooring.
Maccaferri Australia can provide in-house design assistance, training for your design or field staff and develop alternative solutions to best optimise your project requirements.
Trade Booth 8 – Geotesta Pty Ltd
Geotesta Pty Ltd is well-respected in Australia for providing geotechnical consulting, design and monitoring services in our specialist areas of infrastructures, residential and commercial buildings and mining. We have completed successfully more than 1,500 projects in Australia. Our consulting group provide specialist geotechnical testing, investigation, design and engineering drawings.
Geotesta also supply and install geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems. Our core competence is in undertaking system integration for remote monitoring system, setting up automated data logging system utilizing the latest telecommunication technology and web based monitoring. We provide extensive monitoring and measurement solutions for infrastructures, mining, and building structures applications. Field and in-situ testing: ground movement, earth and rock stress, displacement and ground settlement; Remote monitoring and automated data logging; Supply, install and monitor geotechnical instruments and structural sensors, for tunnels, deep excavation and other construction activities; Web based monitoring software and its system integration; Field installation and supervision
Trade Booth 9 – Geobrugg
Trade Booth 10 – The Reinforced Earth Company
Trade Booth 11 – Techsoft
Techsoft is the sole representative of Plaxis in Australia and New Zealand. Under this brand Techsoft supplies a range of software tools, courses/seminars, and participates in events focused on geotechnical and civil engineering.
Plaxis software is based on the finite element method and is intended for 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional analysis of deformation and stability of soil structures. As well as groundwater flow, in geotechnical engineering applications such as excavations, foundations, embankments and tunnels.
Plaxis courses and seminars are primarily focused on knowledge transfer than on how to use Plaxis software. For further information please send an email to: inquiry@techsoft.com.au
Trade Booth 12 & 13 – Geotechnical Engingeering
Geotechnical Engineering (Geotech) is one of Australia’s largest and most diversely skilled civil contracting businesses. Formed in 1972, Geotech is uniquely experienced to undertake various specialist geotechnical construction works which include piling, slope stabilisation, ground anchors, basement construction, tunnels, irrigation systems, shotcreting, dam upgrades, hydro-electric power stations, offshore contracting and laboratory services. Our project management skills have developed such that we are able to undertake the role of head contractor as naturally as we take on a specialist subcontractor role. We pride ourselves on undertaking projects with our own direct employees and equipment.
Trade Booth 14 – Geovert
Trade Booth 15 – Piling Contractors
Piling Contractors is one of Australia’s premier specialist engineering companies offering design and construction solutions, value engineering, Alliancing, partnering and construct only services for a wide range of load bearing, retaining or ground improvement foundation applications. We work for a variety of client types on projects associated with road, rail, port and airport transport infrastructure as well as utilities, commercial building, heavy engineering, resources and mining industries. Piling Contractors is one of the largest piling companies in Australia, with operational bases in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.
www.pilingcontractors.com.au
Trade Booth 16 – Southern Geosynthetics Supplies (SGS)
Southern Geosynthetics Supplies (SGS) is a specialist distributor of quality geosynthetic products. SGS represents some of the biggest names in the industry including Huesker soil reinforcement geogrids, DUX geotextiles, ABG drainage geocomposites and Rainsmart stormwater modules. Huesker has recently celebrated the 2010 IGS award for the development of geosynthetic reinforcements made of innovative polymers. Huesker offers specialist design advice on cutting edge soil reinforcement techniques.
Visit our trade stand and see well known products including Fortrac geogrid, Stabilenka high-strength woven polyester Geotextile, Hatelit C asphalt grid as well as new products including Fortrac 3D, Robutec and Ringtrac.
Trade Booth 17 – Australian Calibrating Services & GDS Instruments
Australian Calibrating Services (ACS), part of the Australian Calibrating Services Group of companies, has been servicing Australian and International customers for over forty years since its formation in 1969.
ACS is a family owned and operated business with a strong focus on providing outstanding customer support and service
ACS has three specific service offerings:
- The Design, manufacture and Sale of Materials Testing Equipment and Instrumentation
- The Calibration of testing Machines and assorted measuring equipment
- The Service and maintenance of Materials testing equipment
ACS products and services are used throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region.Product sales, Customer service, advice and calibrations are supported by offices across the region. ACS will jointly be exhibiting products and systems for GDS Instruments whom they represent in Australia and New Zealand and are world leaders in software based Geotechnical Systems for Laboratory and Field.
Trade Booth 18 – Datgel
Trade Booth 19 – Durham Geo Slope Indicators (DGSI)
Durham Geo Slope Indicator (DGSI) manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of geotechnical instrumentation under the SLOPEINDICATOR brand. This includes permanently installed sensors used to monitor tilt, displacement, pressure and strain in soil, rock, concrete and steel structures. DGSI can provide system integration of sensors, data loggers, communications, and web-based monitoring. Slope Indicator is a well-respected brand since 1958 with instruments integrated in the measurement schemes for some of the world’s most important construction projects.
Trade Booth 20 – SoilVision
SoilVision Systems provides cutting-edge software products to geotechnical engineers, hydro-geologists, soil scientists, and geological engineers worldwide. We offer both database and finite element and limit equilibrium modeling products which allow the professional to move data seamlessly from the lab to the model. Our finite element modeling packages offer leading-edge features such as automatic mesh generation and automatic mesh refinement which greatly reduce convergence problems as well as model creation time.
Trade Booth 21 – Kwik-ZIP Centralizers
Kwik-ZIP Centralizer and Spacer Systems are used extensively on Rock Bolts, Soil Nails, Anchors and other small diameter bar.
Manufactured from high grade thermoplastics, each unit is designed with price effectiveness and rapid on site assembly in mind.
Customers can cater to bar diametres from 18mm OD up to 240mm OD. In addition, models come in bow heights of 10mm up to 50mm to handle various annular clearances.
Trade Booth 22 & 29 – Global Synthetics
Global Synthetics is a wholly owned Australian Company and is a leading independent distributor and manufacturer of Geosynthetics to the engineering, construction and building industries in the Australasia and Pacific Regions.
Global Synthetics is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and service with Global Expertise. Our qualified staff and experienced engineers have a wealth of knowledge in providing proven, cost effective solutions to Environmental, Civil Engineering and Hydraulic issues. Our products incorporate the latest technology and state of the art materials.
Trade Booth 23 – CPTS
CPTS is preferred by engineers who value an efficient and professional service that delivers high quality, reliable CPT data every time. Owner, Yvo Keulemans has more than 20 years hands-on CPT experience and an enviable reputation for solving unique soil testing and site access challenges. He established ATV Hire to transport personnel, sensitive equipment and machinery across tailings dams, marshland and swamps, reclamation sites, tidal mud flats and more. For amazing site videos, visit cpts.com.au and atvhire.com.au.
Trade Booth 25 & 26 – IDS Australasia
IDS is an independent engineering and systems technologies company, offering innovative products and radar systems in civil and structural engineering, geology, geophysics and the environment. For many decades, IDS has specialized in the design and production of ground penetrating radar products and IBIS interferometric radar products.
IDS is an international company with over 400 professional employees. Its headquarters are in Pisa, Italy and it has subsidiary companies in Australia, the UK, Canada and Brazil.
Trade Booth 27 – GroundProbe
GroundProbe Geophysics provides economically essential high-resolution geophysical data to Geotechnical Engineers. Providing vastly superior decision making confidence, pre-emptive knowledge of unexpected subsurface conditions can often prevent the disputes and litigation that arise from the avoidable uncertainties that often attend civil engineering contract work. GroundProbe’s technologies and solutions mitigate these risks risk by providing cost-effective non-invasive ways of measuring critical geotechnical parameters, thereby reducing geotechnical uncertainty.
The GroundProbe Geophysics team has decades of proven expertise in land, marine and airborne infrastructure surveys and has supported Geotechnical Engineering studies of numerous ports, LNG plants, roads, railways, pipeline routes and mine sites.
Trade Booth 28 – Geotechnical Systems Australia
Geotechnical Systems Australia was incorporated 25 years ago to design, manufacture and distribute instrumentation for the geotechnical and mining industries. All of our instruments are created from a combination of research, development and practical field experience whilst maintaining the highest possible quality.
Our portfolio is extensive and provides the following products and solutions for geotechnical, mining, dam and structural engineering applications.
- Pressure Monitoring
- Stress Monitoring
- Displacement Monitoring
- Inclination Monitoring
- Data logging and Telemetry communication systems
- Project management and “turnkey” services
- Comprehensive Field Installation and Supervision
- Workshop Repairs, Service and Calibration
- Short and long term hire instrumentation
- Evaluation of existing systems and installations
- Consulting and Technical Advice
- Custom Instrumentation
Trade Booth 30 – Keller Ground Engineering
Keller Ground Engineering is an Australian based company working throughout Australia and neighbouring countries.
Our business is the improvement and treatment of soil and rock to solve foundation challenges covering the whole spectrum of industrial, commercial, environmental and infrastructure projects.
As part of the international Keller Group, where many ground engineering techniques now widely accepted in the construction industry were successfully developed, we offer our local knowledge and presence in combination with Keller’s worldwide experience.
Trade Booth 31 – Itasca
Itasca is an engineering firm that solves hydrogeological, geomechanics, and microseismological problems in many fields including the mining, civil, petroleum, waste isolation, and environmental industries.
The state-of-the-art numerical modeling codes that Itasca develops and sells for solving problems in geomechanics and hydrology are among the most widely used, widely respected tools of their kind. Operating as both consultants and software developers creates dynamic interplay: the technical capabilities of the consultancy are extended via direct access to the internals of the software tools it uses. In turn, the software is continuously developed, improved, and proven in the real-world problem-solving environment of the consulting practice.
Itasca is dedicated to providing its clients better insight into the behavior of the engineered earth environments where they operate. To do so, it maintains a staff of leading engineers in the fields of rock mechanics, hydrology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, mining engineering, petroleum engineering, geophysics, and software engineering.
Trade Booth 32 – Earthmate
Earthmate Geosynthetics has been established to provide dedicatedly the world class technical solutions in the area of geosynthetics applications. Earthmate Geosynthetics is the leading manufacturer and supplier in Chin and full lines Earthmate Geogrids are awarded with CE Marking by BTTG,U.K.
The production of reinforced geosynthetics at Earthmate began at the start of the 2000s. An effort by Earthmate Company a.s. to diversify its production program into the production of reinforcing geosynthetics was the cornerstone in production and development of geosynthetics materials.
Trade Booth 33 – WorleyParsons
WorleyParsons recognizes that our customers face an increasing number of challenges, driven by a highly competitive operating environment in a world with increasing pressure to develop quickly, efficiently and sustainably. Continual innovation and flexibility is required to deal with the geotechnical risks inherent in the ground.
We recognise the need for:
- Developing holistic solutions with innovative multidisciplinary and experienced teams
- Rapid access to world class expertise
- Pressure to shorten investigation and development times, while also providing quality, best value, and a safe working environment
- Development of brownfield and marginal ground in congested environments
- Reducing risk and implementing sustainable approaches in design and construction
Operating from within the larger WorleyParsons organization, the team brings a unique blend of technical expertise and extensive practical and on-site experience. They are involved in diverse projects globally, providing geotechnical solutions to projects in the transport, marine, power, mining and hydrocarbons sectors.
We offer:
- Engineering Geology – desk study; aerial photo interpretation; site reconnaissance; onshore, nearshore and offshore site investigation; in situ testing; geophysics; laboratory testing; site instrumentation and monitoring
- Geotechnical Engineering – onshore, nearshore and offshore foundations; excavations, slopes, retaining structures, tunnels, ground improvement
- Numerical Analysis in 2D and 3D for the optimized design and assessment of ground displacements and soil-structure interaction
Trade Booth 34 – Macquarie Geotechnical
Established in 2001, Macquarie Geotechnical is an independent NATA accredited testing authority with four offices and over 45 staff. We are one of the largest independent testing facilities with Engineering/Geology support for our clients.
Some of our current testing capabilities includes;
Rock – UCS, Youngs Modulus, Poisson’s Ratio, Slake Durability, Tensile Strength, Peak & Residual Shear strength & Point Load
Soil – Triaxial, Consolidation, Peak & Residual Shear Strength, Dispersion, Permeability & Material Assessment
Coal – Calorific Value, Ash, Moisture, Sulphur, Volatiles, Fixed Carbon, Float sink, Drop Shatter, Wet Sizing & Dry Sizing
‘We are Engineers that undertake testing for other Engineers’.
Trade Booth 35 – Insitu
IGS is one of Australia’s leading specialist in situ testing contractors.
The company started in the year 2000 under the vision of its owner, Allan McConnell, to introduce up-to-date in situ testing technology into the market with the objective of “reducing geotechnical uncertainty”.
IGS is based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Townsville, but works almost anywhere you want to go.
Trade Booth 36 & 43 – Coffey Geotechnics
Coffey Geotechnics is a specialist ground engineering business renowned for solving complex technical challenges, pioneering new solutions and sharing knowledge on a diverse range of ground conditions to provide a customised solution for every project.
We have some of the world’s best thought-leaders working across the mining, energy, infrastructure, property and government sectors. We pride ourselves on creating client value by reducing risks and providing exceptional quality work from our specialist knowledge.
Our services encompass high-end geotechnical design as well as site investigation, geotechnical interpretation, analysis, and design and construction advice from our offices across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Considering your future with a high calibre Geotechnical Consultancy? Excited by a global practice acclaimed for excellence on interesting projects around the world? ….Consider a career with Coffey.
For more visit coffey.com
Trade Booth 37 – Uretek
Trade Booth 38 – Geofabrics Australia
Geofabrics® has been providing geotextiles and geosynthetics solutions to engineering problems since 1978. Our core products, bidim® and Megaflo® are manufactured in Australia to the highest quality standards.
Our broad product range and geosynthetics expertise support designers, contractors and asset-owners across Australia, offering the highest level of technical support and technical tools; including design assistance, project specific testing, design software and installation detailing or advice to ensure we solve all our customers engineering problems.
Trade Booth 39 – Aurecon
Aurecon provides world-class engineering, management and specialist technical services to government and private sector clients.
With more than 6,500 staff and over 80 offices worldwide, Aurecon has a presence in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Southeast Asia, China, and the Middle East.
Aurecon’s client centric business model gives us the agility to deliver our full range of services globally. We create best teams for our key clients, develop strong client relationships and deliver market leading solutions.
Trade Booth 40 – ITM-Soil
ITM-Soil Pty Ltd supply geotechnical and structural monitoring systems. Our product range covers piezometers, inclinometers, extensometers, load cells, crack meters, tiltmeters, pressure cells, settlement monitoring systems, vibration monitoring systems, strain gauges, and robotic total stations. All these are furnished with state of the art data acquisition systems and data presentation software packages.
Our field experience allows us to provide you with relevant data efficiently and conveniently. Our clients understand the value of high quality data in:
- measuring the performance of their design
- advancing their methods
- ensuring their project is completed as efficiently and as safely as possible.
We offer a spectrum of systems and services. Full turn-key solutions – from bed rock to desktop – supply, install, monitor and maintain, if required.
Trade Booth 41 & 42 – IPC Global
For 15 years, IPC Global has been the leading designer and manufacturer of technology for performing advanced cyclic testing on soils. IPC advanced IMACS digital controllers and UTS software have been the driving force behind advanced soils testing systems from ELE, Wykeham Farrance and Controls.
IPC Global has developed equipment that enables researchers and engineers to perform advanced tests simply and to understand the critical behaviours and performance of soils under dynamic and vibration loading conditions.