PEOPLE | Meet the Team | Introducing Kelly Buckler

Over the course of the last few issues of MMT News, we have introduced staff members who were either new to our business or who may have not been as well known to you all. This issue we like to introduce Kelly Buckler who look after parts and deliveries.  Kelly has had a diverse professional life to date having worked as a production scheduler at Cadbury Schweppes, 8 years at Ansett Airfreight, working in the stores at WesTrac up at Mt Keith and their Sth Guildford branch, and being employed by Thiess Pty for over 10 years in procurement and logistics for the mining and civil construction sides of the business. Bringing with him that diverse work-life experience, in addition to having some experience around the mining and construction games, will be beneficial as Kelly takes on the role of streamlining and improving our parts system. The result of Kelly’s works will be the ability of our production team to get customer jobs out on time, with the availability of parts at the right team being critical in maintaining workflow. Kelly says, ”I’m really keen to be able to get in here a make a difference. Having just starting exploring some of the things we can do, I’m confident using some of my background experience we can streamline what is already in place.” Already Kelly can feel a good vibe about his new workplace, ”Sure I haven't been here long, but so far this place is great to work at. It's just like a big family environment to be honest, and it makes you even more motivated to get in there and get the job done.” Chris Bush, General Manager of Modern Motor Trimmers is glad to have Kelly on board. When asked what specifically Kelly will bring to the business, Chris replied succinctly, “that’s simple, being able to access the right part, for the right job at right time.”

PRODUCTS | What's new in Cribbing

​In August of 2015 we first introduced you to our range of Cribbing Blocks, products manufactured from recycled tyres that are used for stabilising heavy loads while at the same time optimising operator safety. Given almost two years has passed, we thought it was time to provide an update as there have been a number of developments since our last communication. Over the last two years we have had a number of conversations with customers about their exact needs when it comes to the cribbing product. This has allowed us to add to our range with a customer need firmly at the front of mind, while even offering​ customised solutions. Recently we had a request to modify existing product, while at the same time ensuring the integrity of the cribbing ​was maintained. Our customer needed a custom fit to a specific width and depth in order to use the cribbing within a set of jacks. These jacks were being used to hold up some large motors, so it was critical that we got the job right. Trevor Hutchinson, MMT’s resident cribbing specialist ​said, "the cribbing we put together worked great and importantly the customers was really happy." Trevor reckons that ”cribbing is actually a really important OHS tool. It is much safer to use this product than to use large heavy sleepers. I guess it’s just about taking the time to look at it with a long term view."​ Trevor also knows that justifying the cost of buying cribbing is the first thing that comes up when he is first talking to a prospective cribbing customer. “Again the long term view is important here, sure you can buy some wooden blocks cheaper, but with replacement costs and the like over a number of years, the cribbing product will always come out on top.” Keep an eye out for our new cribbing catalogue due out in the next few weeks, featuring our current range that includes : Cribbing Locking blocks Wedges Storage Blocks and Gluts Cog and Step Chocks Cable Hose Covers Car Wheels Stops Coil Pads Hose and Cable Crossings

PRODUCTS | Teaming up with MIDLAND 4WD CENTRE

Modern Motor Trimmers have recently teamed up with Midland 4WD Centre to offer an even greater product range for all of our customers.

For those of you unfamiliar with the Midland 4WD Centre, they offer a wide range of 4 Wheel Drive products and accessories as they are the home of Opposite Lock Midland, Roof Rack City and M4C Tuning.  Some of their range includes bullbars, lighting, winches, canopies, suspension products, all sorts of towing hitches, fridges, camping products, communications, roofing and exhaust systems.

M4C Tuning is a WA based tuning company doing varying work including fleet management, ECO Tuning, REV Limiting and Power Tuning.  They are able to remote on site work as companies require to provide DPF and AD Blue solutions.

Many of our customer’s love getting into their 4WD’s and heading bush for the weekend.  We’re excited that this partnership allows us to expand our product offering for those customers, which in turn helps us develop an even stronger relationship with them.

If you have an existing account with Midland 4WD Centre, that's great, you can keep sourcing your product directly through them.  For those of you who don't, or you just find it easier to deal with us, then let us know what you need and we can supply anything that is in the Opposite Lock catalogue - for exactly the same price.

This also saves you the hassle of running around town.

Simon Ash, Director of Midland 4WD Centre, says he is excited about what this partnership can bring to his business.  ”This partnership will allow us to not only expand our customer base, but it will expose us to different people, different businesses and possibly differently ways of doing things.  The great thing about that, is it helps us to get better, innovate and seek out more solutions that will in the long run, be of benefit to the people we already deal with.”

Garry Spouge of MMT agrees.  ”By now having the ability to offer such an additional range of products, this helps us engage new people and just get into conversations that we may not have had before.  This will in all probability open our eyes to new things which I reckon will reinforce our mantra of being problem solvers.”

Both Modern Motor Trimmers and Midland 4WD Centre want to continue offering the very best service for all of our customers, so let us know what you think.  In the meantime, have a look at the current Midland 4WD offering you can now get from us.

www.midland4wdcentre.com.au