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Episode 55 -- Leigh Rust from Safetyline Jalousie
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Welcome to this special episode of @AuManufacturing Conversations with Brent Balinski, one which we're running as part of our quest to identify Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers.
Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers is a new campaign by @AuManufacturing. It has been made possible by the generous support of MYOB, SMC Corporation Australia, and Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions. Be sure to check our website and social media channels for regular updates, including profiles of nominees and other information.
In this episode we hear from Leigh Rust, Co-founder and Director at Safetyline Jalousie.
Rust tells us about innovation at a small (40 - 50 people) family-owned business and the benefits of an "open-door" approach, the importance of staying ahead of standards for the construction industry, and more.
Episode guide
1:15 – An introduction to Leigh Rust and Safetyline Jalousie
3:07 – Size of the company.
3:50 – French designs from Technal for Australian customers.
4:58 – The two parts to innovation, plus why so much of it is to do with sustainability at SJ.
7:02 – What R&D involves, and keeping ahead of the curve with performance requirements.
8:03 – The SmartAir project and the problem of classroom ventilation. “We can actually thank Covid for that, if we can thank Covid for anything.”
9:58 – Automated window systems and the construction industry’s demand for building management system (BMS) solutions.
11:38 – Australia is quite behind in CO2 monitoring for buildings, plus building a local set of data around SmartAir.
13:16 – The importance of collaboration for a smaller businesses.
14:40 – Three new products to be released this year.
16:30 – Government needs to do a better job by manufacturers, and can start by sourcing more Australian content in projects.
Relevant links
Safetyline's website
https://safetylinejalousie.com.au/
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