Champion News Room

The latest news from Champion and Sullair Australia.

Champion: New HQ To Be Unveiled In February 2009 (06/11/08)

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

Champion: Purchasing Energy Efficient Air Compressors (20/10/08)

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The “environmental revolution” is here, presenting a massive opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce waste, save operational costs and improve the bottom line. Champion suggests the following points should be part of your next air compressor purchasing decision.

Sullair: New Hands-On Compressor Training Package (07/10/08)

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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: New State Manager For NSW (29/09/08)

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In his new role as NSW state manager, Ross McNamara will oversee Champion’s day-to-day operations in the region, and introduce a range of innovative programs aimed at enhancing the company’s technological edge and enviable track-record of customer care.

Champion: New Gas & Process Compression Manager (17/09/08)

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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: Wins 'Employer Of The Year' (11/09/08)

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

Champion: Achieves 5 Year Safety Milestone (02/09/08)

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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.

Sullair: Takes To The Podium At Drill 2008 (27/08/08)

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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

Champion: Australian Made Compressors Stand Tall (14/08/08)

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With each air compressor proudly carrying the Australian Made symbol, Champion Compressors has reassured its many customers that its compressed air products are made to the highest standard and are ideal for Australian use.

Sullair: Presenting Paper At Australian Drill Conference (08/08/08)

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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.

Manufacturing Needs Customised Air Compressors (05/08/08)

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In the majority of manufacturing applications, ‘standard’ air compressors along with regular options will meet the application’s needs. But in a growing number of situations and environments this isn’t the case.

Champion: Complete Air Compressor Servicing (25/07/08)

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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: Significant Growth Underlines H.O Relocation (14/07/08)

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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.

Champion: Making Air Compressors Energy Efficient (12/07/08)

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A properly designed and maintained compressed air system that is energy efficient can save the company thousands of dollars each year. Here, Champion offers a checklist to save you thousands of dollars on your compressed air costs.

Champion: New Offices Open In South Australia (17/06/08)

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

Champion: New, Larger Premises In Queensland (28/05/08)

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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: Rebrand Depicts Local Reputation (23/05/08)

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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.

Champion: Expands Asia Pacific Presence (15/05/08)

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Servicing the domestic and South-East Asian markets, Champion Compressors Hong Kong extends the company’s global reach, providing an international compressed air solution.

Champion: Air Compressor Servicing Makes Cents (01/05/08)

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Leading compressor manufacturer, Champion Compressors, is warning companies against reducing maintenance budgets and extending periods between servicing, in order to cut running costs.

Champion: Welcomed Into Australian Made Campaign (16/04/08)

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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: Signs National Supply Agreement With EPSA (11/04/08)

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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.

Sullair: New Concrete Breaking Compressor And Tools (04/04/08)

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Redefining compressor portability and concrete breaking performance, the new Sullair PAC80 compressor and MX22 and SX 10 breaker tool package is designed for concrete-and asphalt-breaking applications.

Champion: AUSEN And Champion Tap Chinese Markets (26/03/08)

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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: 100 OEM Tanabe Compressors (14/03/08)

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

Champion: New Cairns Compressed Air Distributor (05/03/08)

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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

Sullair: PremiAir Lights Up Singleton (28/02/08)

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

Champion: New Townsville Air Compressor Distributor (20/02/08)

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

Champion: New Geraldton, Western Australia Distributor (14/02/08)

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