5 Ways to Make a Farmer’s Day Easier

Being a farmer can be tough. There are so many variables that men and women of the land have little to no control over; the weather, the habits of native wildlife and the prices that their produce is sold for, to name a few.

But there are a few everyday changes that can be implemented to make your life that little bit easier!

1. Rig up a tractor canopy

Australia is hot, we know. Working outside in Summer can be a real struggle when temperatures rise past 35. One surefire way to put a hot and bothered farmer in a slightly better mood is to attach a canopy to your tractor. Instant shade!

It’ll not only provide shelter from the heat of the sun’s beating rays but also reduce the risk of skin cancer related to sunburn, which plagues many people who spend every day out in the elements. Look for a UV stabilized canopy, designed specifically for Australian conditions.

2. Invest in a toolbox that won’t rust

It’s the simple things that really make a difference. Like having a plastic toolbox that won’t rust when exposed to wet weather. If it’s constantly chucked in your ute tray bed, you want it to outlast the elements. It’ll house the tools of your trade, and any other knick knacks (snacks, even; farming is hungry work) from the weather and last years longer than a metal one!

3. Download a weather app

The weather is completely out of our control, but being able to prepare accordingly for whatever comes your way is an invaluable resource. The Weatherzone app is one of the most accurate weather apps in Australia, sourcing information from the Bureau of Meteorology and Weather Zone’s own meteorologists to make forecasts. Make plans to protect what you can against the weather, and make informed business decisions ahead of time, with a reliable app.

4. Install an insert mounted tank

Insert mounted tanks can be installed in the back of a ute or truck as they hold any easily manageable amount of liquid. Global’s range of insert mounted tanks come in 50L, 100L, 150L, 200L, 300L and 400L. They can be used for a range of liquids including chemicals, or water as they are food grade safe. They’re ideal for carrying around a little extra of something you need as you move about the farm and are easy to install.

5. Provide support

This might be the most obvious tactic, but one that can make a real difference in the life of a farmer. Support from friends, family and colleagues is essential in an industry where stress is an everyday reality. When so many variables can change at the drop of a hat, constant support is a real lifesaver. This might be provided through lending an ear, cooking a hearty meal at the end of a long day, or simply being there to encourage relaxation time. Any which way you decide to give it, support will definitely ease the load!

Global are committed to manufacturing plastic products that make life on the land easier. See our range of transportable tanks and agricultural products or read up on why we believe roto-moulding is perfect for agricultural products. While you’re here, why not take a look at one of the custom solutions we have manufactured for Trymak and Croplands Equipment too; the Quantum Mist Fan Cowl.

Eco-Friendly, Sustainable, Multi-Use Plastic Products

Here at Global, we’re proud to manufacture our products with a material that’s fully recyclable. In fact, low-density polyethene is one of the most recycled plastics around. But most importantly, our products are manufactured to last.

This means that they aren’t single use plastics, like the bags at the grocery stores or cling film. This is important because it means that our products have a long lifespan before they’re sent to the recycling plant.

There are many plastic products that are designed for use time and time again. These products are integral in reducing humankind’s carbon footprint. They are used instead of disposable products that cannot be recycled, products that add to the massive piles of landfill which take decades to decompose. Here are a few of our favourite multiple use plastics that you can incorporate into your everyday routine to assist in caring for the environment.

Reusable take away coffee cups

Plastic take away coffee cups are super popular right now! Brands such as Keep Cup, Joco and Frank Green are trendy favourites in Australia for ditching paper, wax coated takeaway cups that cannot be recycled. Australians use approximately one billion take away coffee cups per year! And they can’t even be recycled! So next time you go to do the office coffee run, make sure everyone has their reusable plastic cups at the handy. Looking for further incentive? Many cafes offer discounts for bringing your own cup!

Fruit containers

When you only use half an avocado on your sandwich, it’s hard to keep the other half fresh without wrapping it in cling film. You could try fitting it into a container, but often these aren’t optimised for the shapes of fruit and veg. Cue, fruit shaped containers. Sick of your banana getting squished in your kid’s school bag? Chuck it in a banana shaped container! Need to keep half a tomato fresh for your salad tomorrow? Don’t put it in a single use snap lock bag, put it in a specific tomato shaped container instead! These can be used time and time again, and simply washed in between to keep them fresh.

Drink bottles

The throwaway plastic water bottles that you find at the service station or grab on the go at the supermarket aren’t sustainable for the environment. Plastic water bottles can be recycled, it’s true. But wouldn’t it be better if they had a longer lifespan? Drink bottles are made from sturdier plastic that will last longer, and save you a decent chunk of money, too! Keep one in your car to refill with water when you need it, or carry it around in your handbag while you’re out.

All-in-one travel utensil

All-in-one travel utensils aren’t just for campers! They’re great for carrying around, for those take away lunches on-the-fly. Disposable knives, forks and spoons are dished out like candy at fast food shops. But with a little preparedness, you don’t need to contribute to the piles of waste they end up in. All-in-one utensils are compact and easy to carry around. Never be caught trying to use a fork to eat your soup again!

Interested in manufacturing a plastic product that has a long lifespan, and can be responsibly recycled when its time is up? Contact Global today!

For Light & Durable Products Choose Global Rotomoulding

So you want your product to be strong and durable, but easy to lift and manoeuvre at the same time? You may think this is impossible to achieve but we’re here to prove that it isn’t! You can have the best of both worlds! How? With rotational moulding!

What makes rotational moulding so special?

Rotational moulding utilises the best methods to produce a consistent, strong but light product. Low-density polyethene plastic is the material of choice. It’s melted in high-temperature ovens that spin the product mould at speed until it is evenly coated with the plastic. This means superior consistency in the wall thickness of your product.

One mould instead of many

Most roto-moulded products use just the one mould. This means there’s less chance of stress cracks, as there are no weld joints. Unlike injection moulding, roto-moulded products are easy to assemble and less likely to break under pressure.

But isn’t plastic a bit flimsy?

In short, no. Plastic can be incredibly strong. Roto-moulding is what transforms plastic into a reliable material for any industrial, agricultural and even medical product. Rotational Moulding can be used to produce anything from water tanks to box trailers, engine casings to cartage tanks.

Convenience

Having a light yet strong product is also incredibly convenient. It makes installation a breeze. Global’s bunded troughs, for example, can be moved by a single person. That means a farmer doesn’t have to call in ten hands to help move it across a paddock. Once it’s placed in position, it can then be weighted down with water, so it doesn’t move when livestock buffet it while drinking or feeding.

Is it going to set me back an arm and a leg, though?

The beauty of roto-moulding is that once the initial mould is made, costs run relatively low for manufacturing. Reproduction is simple, and most importantly, consistent with the original design. Plastic is much cheaper than steel. And the added bonus? It won’t rust or corrode like steel will, over time.

Interested in producing a product that is both light and strong? Contact Global today to discuss how plastic rotational moulding could be the best option for you!

Why rotomoulding is perfect for plastic manufacturing at scale

So you’re planning on turning your concept design into an actual product, but you’re afraid that you’ll be limited by production runs and costly parts when it comes to manufacturing. Have you considered manufacturing with plastic, using rotational moulding?

Why enter the world of plastic manufacturing? Plastic is the perfect material for roto-moulding. It’s lightweight, durable and easy to manipulate. Here are the top reasons why roto-moulding is perfect for mass-production of products, and won’t break your wallet!

Once you make the mould, it’s full steam ahead!

With rotational moulding, making the mould is the most important part of your manufacturing process, and can often take up quite a bit of time. But when you think about it, you want this to be the most detailed step. The mould will define every product that you pump out, so basically, it needs to be perfect. After the mould has been stringently tested to ensure that you’re 100% satisfied with the prototype, the manufacturing process is efficient and cheap!

Roto-moulding will save your bottom line.

When manufacturing with metal, or using methods such as injection moulding, your product often needs to be made piece-by-piece, and then constructed. This both time-consuming and costly as it means that each piece of your product requires a different mould. And let’s be honest, this quickly gets EXPENSIVE!

With rotomoulding plastic manufacturing, because the process utilises the hollow parts of a product, you only need one mould. This means less time spent constructing the final product, and less money spent on various mould pieces. Plastic is also generally much cheaper than metal, and more durable as it won’t rust. Basically, it’ll be a quicker manufacturing process, and your customer will get a longer lifespan out of their product. This is why we believe that manufacturing using roto-moulding is win-win!

Capable of large product runs.

At Global Rotomoulding, we run seven ovens over two sites. We’re experienced in rotational moulding processes, and know how to pump out quality products at a quick rate. We manufacture the TuffMate2000 trailer for retail sales in companies like Bunnings, and we know how to work efficiently for companies with a high demand for products. If you need to fulfil even bigger orders, we have global contacts for manufacturing that can assist us in making your products promptly.

Want to know more? Contact us today to discuss your product idea!

How Plastic Allows You To Think Outside The Box | Global Tanks

Plastic is an extremely versatile and malleable material when it comes to manufacturing. If you’re designing a product with plastic in mind, a whole world of possibilities are open to you. Plastic is used in a wide variety of industries, from medical to engineering to agriculture. It can solve existing product design restraints, be used to fill gaps in the market and produces truly unique results.

The top qualities of plastic

Here at Global, we’ve assisted in bringing a lot of unique product designs to life. These products have all benefited from being manufactured out of plastic and here’s why.

  • It’s incredibly strong
  • It’s UV resistant
  • It doesn’t rust like metal and isn’t susceptible to corrosion
  • It costs less to manufacture than products made from metal
  • It’s recyclable

Rotational moulding and plastic

Plastic is the perfect material for rotational moulding. Rotational moulding makes use of hollow objects for increased durability and swift production. This process of manufacturing melts plastic evenly inside a mould as it rotates within a massive industrial oven. Not only does it sound impressive, but the product results are something to write home about, too! There’s no need to waste time manufacturing and assembling multiple parts because your entire product will be made using just one mould. This means no welding, and no stress placed on joints. The result? Superior strength and increased reliability.

Producing truly unique designs

If you want to spend less time worrying about the strength of your product, how long its lifespan will be, and if it will hold up against outside elements, plastic rotational moulding is the way to go. Spend more time harnessing the positives of plastic to improve your product instead of worrying about constraints.

Products that solve problems

Need plastic to solve a problem you’re experiencing? Global have your back! We’ve done this on numerous occasions. Our plastic tool boxes were produced in conjunction with Booth Transport, to ensure that their hoses were safely stored without water leaks corroding their company vehicle’s metal ute tray beds. We also collaborated with Trailers2000 to produce the TuffMate2000; an incredibly strong plastic trailer that won’t rust when left out in the rain, and won’t fade due to the hot Australian sun, either!

Innovating with plastic allows you to think outside the box

Products that make work easier

Designing a cutting edge product that will make daily activities more efficient? We can help you out there too! Global specialise in plastic rotational moulding, and can really chew your ear off about how it works, and how to harness its benefits to make a truly unique and efficient product. The Quantum Mist Fan Cowll is exemplary of this. When approached by Trymak and Croplands Equipment to design a product that would make spraying crops quicker and easier for farmers, Global knew how rotomoulded plastic would solve all their design problems. Not only is it water-resistant, but it would also mean that the final product would be easy to assemble with minimal parts. It allowed farmers to spray multiple rows of crops simultaneously, thereby saving time and increasing productivity.  

Innovating with plastic allows you to think outside the box

Global know how to incorporate the very best features of plastic into your product, to make it truly one of a kind. Use plastic to solve problems, find a gap in the market for a new and innovative product, or to create a product that makes work more efficient. When you manufacture with plastic, you don’t need to worry about the essentials such as strength and durability. Instead, you can focus on design a product with features that will knock the socks off your customers!

How to Beautify Your Yard with Planters

Is your yard, courtyard or balcony starting to look a little bland? Spice things up with a few choice planters!

Planters are ideal because they require minimal effort to install and are no-fuss when it comes to your plant’s upkeep. Plus, you can utilize them to create some pretty innovative backyard feature pieces.

Succulent your way to success!

Succulents are trending among green thumbs, and not just because they’re near impossible to kill! They come in so many truly unique shapes and colours, and when mismatched together, create captivating feature pieces for your garden. We love these haphazard displays of chaotic colour. Get the look by investing in large, round planters.

Create a magical fairy house

This one’s pretty popular with the kids. Everyone loves a little fairy house in the garden! Why not make your planter the home of a fluttery friend? It’s a great project for the school holidays and will jazz up your pot plants in no time. Choose a round plastic planter, all the better to hot glue your favourite stones and twigs onto.

Thinking vertically

For anyone working with limited space, thinking vertically with your planters is essential! It might require a bit of repurposing of scrap wood, or thrifting your way through the charity shop to find the right ladder, but your proud handiwork will produce even more fulfilling results! Try using plastic planters so that when one plant’s runoff drips into the one below, it won’t rot the planter as a wooden version might.

A Life Aquatic

Why limit yourself to soil when you can use your planter as a water feature? One of our nifty customers made a delightful water garden out of one of our round planters. Plastic planters are ideal for water features as they won’t rot or rust. If you’re looking for pretty floating plants to add some colour to your tiny pond, you can’t go past waterlillies. However, there are also some lovely floating ferns that will add texture, such as azolla or water lettuces.

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Make Your Concept Ideas a Reality With Rotational Moulding

Do you have an idea for a product that’s been keeping you up at night? If your idea is begging you to be turned into a physical object, you should consider the benefits of using rotational moulding in the manufacturing process. Not only that, think about the clear advantages of using plastic as your material of choice.

Design

First thing’s first – designing your product and pondering on its capabilities. Does your product need to be sturdy, strong, long-lasting and weather resistant? Designing your product with plastic in mind will open up a whole new realm of possibilities. Did you know that plastic products can be made so light that even massive agricultural equipment, such as this bunded trough, can be moved by just a single person?

Good design can minimise or completely eliminate a problem that you’ve experienced with an existing product that has severe design flaws. In many cases, redesigning an existing product with plastic has saved businesses both time and money. Take this toolbox Global designed with Booth Transport, for instance. Their previous toolbox was made of steel and would rust quickly from hose leakages. Plastic, however, proved to be just as sturdy, and would not rust. As a result, Booth Transport’s new plastic toolboxes have a much, much longer lifespan now!

Mould creation

If you decide that the best way to manufacture your product is through the use of a mould, you’ll be needing one that’s extremely precise. This will ensure that the replication of your product is top notch every single time. Another way to ensure the consistency of your product is to use the rotational moulding method. This method expertly controls the thickness of your product so that it is both lightweight but super strong! Don’t believe us? Check out this plastic trailer we made with Trailers2000 – it’s practically indestructible!

Manufacturing

If you’re after precision manufacturing for your product, then you won’t go past a company that is ISO 9001:2015 standard certified. This standard ensures a quality of service, which extends to complete quality of product. If your product relies on exact measurements and assembling, you can trust that Global have a keen eye for detail. We’ve manufactured products with many versatile parts such as the AquaPro. This commercial, underground water storage system was designed so that parts can be reconfigured for optimum installation in tight places, without having to recreate new moulds every time.

Want to discuss your product idea with rotational moulding experts? Contact Global today!

What to look for in a product development team

A huge amount of time, effort and financial investment go into developing an original product. That’s why we understand when it begins to feel a little like an extra child in the family. We also understand that when this happens, you only want experts looking after your business baby. Queue, a professional product development team. Here’s what to look for to ensure you’re getting the very best services.

Experience

You want a product development team that knows the biz. Consider what material and manufacturing method you’re going to use for your product and find the experts in these fields. A surefire way to check a business’ experience is to view examples of their work on their website, any certificates or awards they may hold, and customer reviews on their social media pages. For innovative plastic design and cutting-edge rotomoulding technology, look no further than Global Rotomoulding.

A varied team

You want a team with a diverse skillset. Being able to source every step of the design and manufacturing process in-house will speed up the process and improve communication. You’ll need product engineers and designers who know how to reduce your production costs while producing a consistently high-quality product.

Turnkey services

Alongside a diverse team, your product development will run more smoothly with full turnkey services. This means that your team are with you every step of the way from concept design to installing the final product exactly where you want it. You’ll receive drawings, mock-ups, mould manufacturing, test runs and in-depth quality control – everything you need from start to finish.

High-capacity manufacturing

If you’re producing a product in large runs, you’ll need a business that can handle high-capacity manufacturing. It’s also essential to look for a product development team that undergo manufacturing in several locations in order to minimise risk.

World-class standards

If you really want the cream of the crop when it comes to a product development team, look out for businesses certified to the ISO 9001 standard. This standard ensures that a company offers the best possible services by consistently satisfying customers’ needs.

ISO certification indicates that a business takes immense pride in their work and will go above and beyond the average standards of customer service. By doing this, they will ensure that your product is the absolute best quality it can be.

Global Rotomoulding are leaders in plastic design and rotomoulding, certified to the ISO 9001 standard. Contact us today to discuss product ideas and concept designs.

Keeps Manufacturing Costs Down With Rotational Moulding

Rotationally moulded products are cost effective to reproduce because once you make the mould, production costs are relatively low. All you need is polyethene and ovens to manufacture in. Keep reading to find out more.

How Rotational Moulding Works

The process of rotational moulding (roto-moulding) is quite straightforward. First, you need a hollow mould which is filled with granulated plastic that is then heated. The mould is then slowly rotated around two axes until the softened plastic has stuck to the walls of the mould. The mould rotates throughout the heating and cooling phase to avoid sagging or deformation. At Global, we use low-density polyethene plastic as it’s stress crack resistant, UV resistant, strong and durable.

Affordable manufacturing

Manufacturing plastic products by using rotational moulding keeps costs down because moulds are relatively affordable to make and the process is highly scalable. With just the use of an oven and plastic material (unlike injection moulding) roto-moulding offers a fast and economical way to manufacture products. There is also a minimal amount of waste material during production, and whatever is leftover can be recycled.

Design advantages

Rotational moulding has design advantages over other moulding processes that also keeps costs down. Complex shapes can be moulded as one part, rather than many different parts that need to be joined together, which eliminates high fabrication costs. Experimentation with thinner wall thickness can also mean lower costs (the thicker the wall, the more costly and timely to produce).

Benefits of plastic

Plastic is cheap, easily accessible and able to be roto-moulded into all kinds of shapes and designs. It is also 100% recyclable. Products made by rotational moulding at Global Tanks are durable because the wall thickness is consistent and the corners are strong. Additional structures can be added to the mould for further reinforcement, such as for larger tanks and heavy duty equipment.

Global Tanks is involved in the entire manufacturing process, from concept design to distribution. Contact us today to find out more.

See Global at Farmfest Toowoomba!

It’s Farmfest week in Toowoomba and Agricultural professionals from all around Australia – and the world – are grabbing their Akubras and scrubbing up to attend.

Showcasing the finest in rural equipment and farming solutions since 1974, Farmfest is a leading industry field day. One that you definitely don’t want to miss!

Over 2000 companies, including Global, will be showcasing from June 6th – 8th. Over 60,000 visitors are expected to attend, browsing and comparing a vast array of cutting-edge agricultural technology. There will be increased exposure to the benefits of drone technology for crop imaging, with the expansion of Farmfest’s demonstration sites. More room to play, test and illustrate the benefits of technology in the industry!

You won’t wanna miss a chance to do the following:

Fly a drone on the demonstration site.
See a driverless tractor in action.
Browse more exhibits with 45 new sites added since last year.
Navigate Farmfest with the new site app to maximise efficiency (and save more time to spend flying drones!).
Be featured on Farmfest’s very own radio station – did someone say celebrity farmer? Move over Farmer Wants a Wife!
Win an entire trailer of Agri-products.
Meet Caitlyn Nevins and Gemma Mimi; Netball legends of the QLD Firebirds.
See songstress Sue Ray perform live.

Come chat with Global

Global will be amongst all the action at Farmfest 2017! Look out for us on your event site map or app. Come see us to browse our latest products, view demonstrations and discuss the benefits of plastic rotational moulding.

We make everything from high-quality, UV stabilised water tanks to strong, sturdy plastic troughs and feeders, to cartage tanks for molasses, fertigation and feed (and everything in between). We’re always up for a good old yarn too, so if you have any product design ideas that you want professional advice on, bring them along. We’d be happy to talk rotational moulding and manufacturing with you!

Essential event info

Dates: Tuesday June 6, 9am-5pm, Wednesday June 7, 9am-5pm, Thursday June 8, 9am-4pm
Address: 11465 Warrego Highway, Kingsthorpe, Queensland 4400
Entry Costs: Adults $5, Children enter for free!
Further information: Visit Farmfest’s Facebook Page or email farmfest@fairfaxmedia.com.au