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PVC price increase

2005-10-04T12:57:00.000+11:00

PVC price increase Effective November 1st.The following products will be subject to a price increase effective November 1st 2005.All PVC Non-Pressure pipe will increase by 5%All PVC Non-Pressure fittings will increase by a minimum of 5%All PVC Pressure pipe and fittings will increase by 5%All PVC Conduit and fittings will increase by 5%All Polyethylene pipe will increase by 5%All Polyethylene

Onga Pumps price Increase

2005-09-20T09:33:00.000+10:00

Pentair Water announcement.Onga have indicated that prices on their entire pump range will increase in the “near future” by as much as 10%.This is purely as an impact of the rising cost of petroleum product both in the area of freight costs and plastics raw material.To quote Steve Brooks, Pentair’s Managing Director;We’ve (Onga) been trying to hold back increasing our prices, but

Cable Cutting Fee

2005-09-19T14:24:00.000+10:00

Olex and Pirelli cables the two largest cable manufacturers in Australia are introducing a cutting charge effective October 1st 2005.A charge of $25.00 + GST will apply to all lengths of cable that have to be cut to specific lengths. IE: Not supplied in standard 100 mtr or 500 mtr lengths.We have no alternative but to pass this cost on to customers and as such you are reminded to include the

Grundfos Price Increase

2005-09-15T09:41:00.000+10:00

Grundfos Pumps have announced a price increase effective October 1st 2005.This will affect all models and will impact on our pressure pump special pricing.New price lists should have been sent direct to all Sales Personnel.Please contact me if you haven’t received your copy by the end of this week.Paul B

Sports Update

2005-09-13T13:31:00.000+10:00

Anthony Baker has continued his good recent sports form.Playing in the Kingston Indoor Cricket Competition the Rockets defeated the Fubars in a close game 97 – 86.After a slow start Anthony shared in a partnership of 35 and then chipped in with a couple of wickets.The Rockets with Anthony aboard have now made it into the final after being one run behind with three balls left.The final will be

Kermandie...Kings of SFL.

2005-09-05T08:00:00.000+10:00

Anthony Baker will be coming to work today with a winners medal.Congratulations to Kermandie who upset raging favourites Cygnet in the SFL Regional Grand Final on Saturday.Three time champions Cygnet were expected to easily account for Kermandie who had failed to beat them all season.With Anthony, Jamie Kaye, Todd Pepper and Leigh Savage leading from the midfield Kermandie ran out winners by 6

Football Tipping Round 22

2005-08-29T08:56:00.000+10:00

A nail biting finish to the tipping competition ended with James tipping against his beloved Demons to lose by 1 point. However his disappointment was more than compensated by the fact that the D’s qualified for the finals and he won the round on margin tipping 7/8.Standings: - FinalPaul B (7) 121 $250.00James (7) 120 $150.00Anthony (6) 118 $50.00Andrea (5) 116Rob (3) 112Matt W (4)

2005-08-24T08:53:00.000+10:00

Sports Roundup.Apologies for the delay in this week’s news.Our sports reporters have been combing the World for all that’s important in the World of Sport. Unfortunately this was the best they could find:Demons finish in fine form.James & the Latrobe senior side finished the season with a resounding victory, defeating Penguin in the NTFL 193 – 68. James was in fine form again kicking three goals

2005-08-22T08:34:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 21Paul B has regained the lead with one round to go after picking up this weeks money tipping 8/8.Standings:Paul B (8) 114James (5) 113Anthony (4) 112Andrea (3) 111Rob (4) 109Matt W (4) 108Lachlan (6) 105Ross (7) 105Jenna (5) 102Richard (7) 101Matt F (3) 100Dean (6) 95Paul C (1) 85Clint (7) 85Mark (4) 79Brent (3) 76

2005-08-17T08:06:00.000+10:00

Changes in Staff:Following the abrupt departure of three casual staff in the service department in recent weeks there is more news to report on staff movement.After 10 years with the Company Andrea Smith has decided to leave us for a new challenge. Andrea actually joined us in a junior sales position(not many of you knew that did you) but moved into an accounts vacancy within two weeks of

2005-08-16T13:16:00.000+10:00

Sports Roundup - August 16thYou won't find any of this on WIN or Southern Cross news and it seems to slip under the radar for SBS World Sports and Fox Sports news. Even Mike Gibson doesn't cover this on The Back page.The only place you'll find this news is right here right now on the JRS Sports Network.James and the Latrobe senior football side went to Ulverstone on Saturday for a tough encounter

2005-08-15T14:27:00.000+10:00

Price Increases:H R Products new price list takes effect from September 1st 2005. Hunter prices will increase between 3 - 5% on average.Iplex Pipelines have announced a price increase of 5% also taking effect on September 1st 2005.This increase affects all PVC products.Paul BucklessJ R Stephenson

2005-08-15T14:02:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 20Nigel was the money winner this week, tipping 6/8 and winning on points from three others.The pressure continues to mount at the top with only 4 points separating the top 6.With a couple of staff leaving recently and dropping out of the competition, just a quick reminder of what's at stake.1st place winner receives $250.002nd place receives $150.003rd place receives

2005-08-10T08:39:00.000+10:00

Sports roundupDemons R BackJames and the Latrobe seniors got back on the winners list with a solid win over the Wynyard Cats at Latrobe on saturday in wet conditions. James had a solid game at center half forward booting 1 goal. score 72 to 51While Matt was first emergency for the seniors he played in the Reserves who notched up a nice win in the wet conditions and kicked 1 goal. score 89 to

2005-08-08T08:46:00.000+10:00

Footy Tipping - Round 19Anthony has won this round tipping 8 of 8.Anthony (8) 103Andrea (7) 103James (7) 103Paul B (7) 102Rob (7) 101Matt W (7) 100Lachlan (95)Ross (6) 94Jenna (5) 92Matt F (6) 91Richard (4) 89Nigel (5) 87Dean (5) 83Paul C (6) 78Clint (6) 73Mark (4) 70Brent (1) 70

2005-08-02T12:02:00.000+10:00

Sport roundupMatts back but demons go down.James Wescombe and the Latrobe seniors had a day they would rather forget not registering a goal until late in the third quarter, the South Launceston Bulldogs were just far to strong. the score is too bad to post.In the reserves the score line was not quite as bad but still bad enough with Matt Freshney making his comeback for the red and blue with best

2005-08-01T14:13:00.000+10:00

Footy Tipping - Round 18Matthew Whelan won this round. He forgot to put in his tips was given all home games and ended being the only person to get 6 right.Andrea (4) 96James (4) 96Paul B (4) 95Anthony (3) 95Rob (5) 94Matt W (6) 93Ross (5) 88Lachlan (4) 88Jenna (5) 87Matt F (5) 85Richard (2) 85Nigel (4) 82Dean (4) 78Paul C (5) 72Brent (4) 69Clinton (5) 67Mark (5) 66

2005-07-25T09:01:00.000+10:00

Footing Tipping - Round 17Anthony has won this round by tipping 7 and beating Lachlan on points margin.Andrea (6) 92James (6) 92Anthony (7) 92Paul B (4) 91Rob (6) 89Matt W (6) 87Lachlan (7) 84Ross (4) 83Richard (4) 83Jenna (4) 82Matt F (4) 80Nigel (5) 78Dean (4) 74Paul C (5) 67Brent (2) 65Clinton (4) 62Mark (4) 61

2005-07-18T09:12:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 16This weeks winner was Ross Jones.Paul B (5) 87Andrea (6) 86James (5) 86Anthony (6) 85Rob (5) 83Matt W (5) 81Ross (7) 79Richard (6) 79Jenna (6) 78Lachlan (5) 77Matt F (5) 76Nigel (6) 73Dean (3) 70Brent (4) 63Paul C (6) 62 Jason (3) 61Clinton (2) 58Mark (3) 57

2005-07-11T13:17:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 15The winner of this round was Lachlan. He was the only person to get all the tips right this week.Don't forget Prize Money on the end of the season goes to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last place.Paul B (7) 82James (7) 81Andrea (7) 80Anthony (7) 79Rob (6) 78Matt W (7) 76Richard (5) 73Lachlan (8) 72Jenna (7) 72Ross (6) 72Matt F (6) 71Nigel (6) 67Dean (5) 67Brent (1) 59Jason (1)

2005-07-08T10:41:00.000+10:00

Hunter Price IncreaseEffective September 1st 2005 there will be a price increase in all Hunter product.Most product will increase by 3% with the exception of;SVC valves which will rise by 5%ICC & ICM controller range which will increase by between 8 - 9%

2005-07-04T08:32:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 14Judging by the high quality of tipping, it must have been an easier round to pick this week.Three people tipped 8/8 and two tipped 7/8.Paul B just edged out Matt F and Anthony on margin to take home the cash.Standings - Round 14.Paul B (8) 75James (6) 74Andrea (7) 73Rob (6) 72Anthony (8) 72Matt W (5) 69Richard (5) 68Ross (5) 66Jenna (7) 65Matt F (8) 65Lachlan (5) 64Dean

2005-06-27T09:08:00.000+10:00

Price Rises Continue.Effective July 1st 2005 Vinidex have announced the following price increases:PVC pressure & non pressure pipe & fittings +2.5%PVC electrical conduit & fittings +2.5%Polyethylene pipes +2.5%Ductile iron fittings +4%Effective July 1st 2005 Philmac have announce the following price increase:Approx 4% entire range.

2005-06-27T08:39:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 13The split round of football served to drag out the agony over two weekends. Congratulations to Richard and Paul B who both tipped 8/8. Richard got the money on points margin.Standings after 13 rounds.James (7) 68Paul B (8) 67Rob (6) 66Andrea (6) 66Matt W (6) 64Anthony (4) 64Richard (8) 63Ross (5) 61Lachlan (4) 59Jenna (5) 58Dean (6) 58Matt F (4) 57Nigel (4) 55Brent (7)

2005-06-14T08:23:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 12The big guns came out to play this week with 3 people tipping 8/8. Congratulations to Lachlan, who took the cash on points margin from Rob & Anthony.Standings after Round 12:James (6) 61Rob (8) 60Anthony (8) 60Andrea (6) 60Paul B (4) 59Matt W (6) 58Richard (5) 55Lachlan (8) 55Ross (6) 55Jenna (5) 53Matt F (6) 53Dean (6) 52Nigel (5) 51Clint (3) 46Paul C (3) 46Jason (5)

2005-06-06T08:49:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 10Is it just me, or is this tipping getting harder week by week.Paul Castley, Dean & Lachlan all tipped 6/8 with PC winning the money on margin.Standings after Round 10:Paul B (3) 55James (4) 55Andrea (5) 54Rob (4) 52Matt W (4) 52Anthony (4) 52Richard (4) 50Ross (3) 49Jenna (5) 48Matt F (3) 47Lachlan (6) 47Nigel (4) 46Dean (6) 46Paul C (6) 43Clint (2) 43Brent (3) 42Mark (

2005-05-30T08:41:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 10This tipping lark is getting too hard !!!.Matt Whelan snuck in like a thief in the night and stole the money from under everyones noses this week. With the best result being 5/8 and eight people tipping that it was down to margin and Matt W came up trumps and took the cash.Standings after Round 10: (This weeks result)Paul B (5) 52James (5) 51Andrea (4) 49Rob (5) 48Matt

2005-05-23T08:30:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 9A difficult week for tipping winniers in this round. Richard & Clint tied with 6/8, Richard taking the money on margin.Standings: (Figures enclosed are results from this weeks round)Paul B (3) 47James (3) 46Anthony (4) 45Andrea (5) 45Rob (4) 43Matt W (4) 43Richard (6) 42Ross (3) 41Matt F (2) 41Jenna (3) 38Clint (6) 38Dean (4) 37Lachlan (5) 37Brent (4) 37Nigel (4) 37Mark

2005-05-16T08:35:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 8Paul castley and James Wescombe came out on top this week, both tipped 6/8 in what proved to be a difficult round. Paul takes the money tipping the closest points margin in Fridays game.Standings after Round 8Paul B 44James 43Anthony 41Andrea 40Rob 39Matt W 39Matt F 39Ross 38Richard 36Jenna 35Mark 33Dean 33Lachlan 33Brent 33Nigel 33Paul C 32Clint 32Jason 28

2005-05-09T08:38:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping Round 7Andrea and James were the top two this week tipping 6/8. James takes the money on points margin.Standings:Paul B 40Anthony 37James 37Matt F 36Andrea 36Matt W 35Rob 34Ross 33Jenna 32Richard 32Nigel 30Brent 29Mark 28Dean 28Lachlan 28Clint 27Paul C 26Jason 26

2005-05-02T10:02:00.000+10:00

Football - Round 6A terrific round for Nigel this week tipping 7/8 and making up some lost ground.Standings after Round 6Paul B 35Anthony 32James 31Matt W 31Matt F 31Andrea 30Rob 29Ross 29Jenna 28Richard 27Brent 26Nigel 26Mark 25Dean 24Jason 24Clint 23Lachlan 23Paul C 21

2005-04-27T15:36:00.000+10:00

Football - Round 5 JRS employees at Latrobe are struggling this year. Results for the Latrobe and Turners Beach sides have been too bad to publish the last two weeks. Suffice to say both James and Matt suffered heavy defeats. Football tipping after Round 5. Round 5 winning tipster was Andrea with 6/8. Andrea defeated Paul B & Anthony on points margin, Andrea being the only one to tip Geelong

2005-04-11T09:33:00.000+10:00

New Product from GrundfosWherever there's a need there's a SOLOLIFT +Introducing the new range of Grundfos lifting stations.The new Grundfos Sololift+ range is specially designed to handle wastewater in private homes. It efficiently removes wastewater from bathrooms, laundries, or kitchens. Sololift+ is to be used where the wastewater cannot be led directly to the sewer by means of a fownward

2005-04-11T08:43:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup - Week 3 Matthew Freshney made his debut for the Turners Beach Seagulls against Rosebery in the opening round of the NWFA competition. Matthew, recently appointed vice captain helped the team by kicking 5 goals to lead them to their first win since the 2003 season. 44 points down at half time it looked like more of the same for the seagulls but a stirring comeback saw them win

2005-04-06T16:08:00.000+10:00

Grundfos Newsline - April 05New submersible wastewater pumps.Grundfos' new range of submersible cast iron wastewater pumps has arrived.The DP, EF, SE and SEV pumps use the latest Grundfos technology including that which is incorporated into Grundfos' larger and widely acclaimed SEG grinder pump.The new pumps share the Grundfos attribute of easy installation, while their sealed cable plug system

2005-04-04T08:42:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup - Week 2A bye for the Latrobe Demons this week in the NTFL, so nothing to report there. Matt Freshney played for the Turners Beach Seagulls in the NWFA Lightning Premiership on Saturday. An early finish meant that the rest of the day was spent at the bar. Better luck next week in the first round proper.I know you're all anxious for the footy tipping results, so here they

2005-03-29T08:45:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup - Week 1 The opening round of the NTFL competition saw James' Latrobe Demons take on a astrong Devonport side on Good Friday. A 60 point defeat probably wasn't the start James would have liked but he got on the score sheet with a goal. A surprise leader in the JRS footy tipping competition after round 1, what can I say really. Standings after Round 1 Paul B 7 Rob 6 James 6

2005-02-28T13:54:00.000+11:00

Football UpdateAs the new season approaches I thought it might be a good opportunity to run through a pre season update.Footy Tipping. The Latrobe staff will again conduct their own football tipping competition this season on AFL regular season matchesJames Wescombe. James will feature for the Latrobe Demons once again this year in the NTFL competition.James will play as Rover in what appears to

2005-02-28T10:16:00.000+11:00

Prices continue upward spiral. The following text is an extract from a release issued on Feb 25th by Steve Brooks the Managing Director of Onga - Pentair water. Despite heavy increases in commodity prices during 2004, which we have managed to absorb until now, we advise that we can no longer maintain this position due to further increases. This has been brought about by the continued growth in

2004-12-21T08:59:00.000+11:00

Prices continue to rise Continuing pressure on commodity prices has continued to see prices right across the irrigation industry continue to rise. Latest price notifications are :- Netafim Dripline: + 5 to 10% effective December 15th 2004. Philmac: + 3.5% effective January 1st 2005. Electrofusion poly fittings: + 4% effective January 1st 2005. PVC primer and cement: Effective January 1st 2005.

2004-11-17T09:02:00.000+11:00

New Staff New staff members have joined us in our Hobart branch. Anthony Baker started a couple of weeks ago and has settled in really well. Dean Brittain who has worked for us as a casual on service work has taken up a full time position in the Hobart branch. Return of an old face. Brent Pendrey has returned to the Prospect branch on a casual basis over the summer period. Welcome to all of

2004-11-11T10:19:00.000+11:00

On it goes Further changes have taken place with staff members in the last week or so. Kallan Muir decided to leave us on Friday November 5th for personal reasons. Kallan was with us for 3 1/2 years starting as a storeman and progressing to sales representative during that time. I worked with Kallan for all that time and personally wish him well in the future. Gerard Ransom has left our Hobart

2004-10-15T15:42:00.000+11:00

More changes to staff Job interviews for the Hobart position were completed this week and the successful applicant begins work with us on Monday October 18th. Please welcome Anthony Baker to the Company. On a sadder note Andrew Stephenson has decided to move on to 'greener' pastures. Andrew finished work today, Friday October 15th and our best wishes go with him to his new job.

2004-10-08T08:48:00.000+11:00

Staff Changes Shannon Gill left our Hobart premises for the last time on Thursday September 30th. Shannon joined J R Stephenson in a junior position back in March 2000. He has decided it was time for a change and we wish him well in his new position. Matthew Whelan joined us on a casual basis nearly two years ago. Matt has had experience in a variety of areas including construction of centre

2004-10-04T08:43:00.000+11:00

Launceston Show Day In an endeavour to minimise disruption to business for the taking of the Launceston Show day Public holiday set down for Thursday 07/10/04, Iplex Tasmania has made a commercial decision to close the warehouse on Friday 08/10/04. Iplex trust this decision will not inconvenience trading. Orders muast be placed with the call centre prior to midday Thursday 07/10/04 to enable

2004-09-30T08:12:00.000+10:00

Prices continue to rise As the World struggles to come to terms with continuing rises in the price of oil and oil based products prices will continue to rise. PVC and Polyethylene products rise by an average of 10% effective October 1st. We have written confirmation that a similar increase will also take effect from November 1st.

2004-08-31T14:33:00.000+10:00

Prices continue to rise Iplex and Vinidex prices continue to rise because of overseas influences on oil and raw material prices. Both suppliers are playing hard ball this time and will not accept any orders at the old price for product not in stock. No orders placed after today [31/8/04]will be accepted at the old prices. PVC and Poly pipe all increases by 10% effective September 1st. 2004.

2004-08-23T14:07:00.000+10:00

Footy Tipping - Week 21 One week to go and the money's still up for grabs. Matthew Freshney finally shows some form when it's all too late, tipping 6/8. Standings. Rob 112 Jenna 110 James 110 Jyi 108 Paul B 107 Andrea 105 Matt F 102 Rodney 101 Matt W 99 Andrew 97 Kallan 96 Paul C 95 Clint 80 Mark 76

2004-08-16T08:43:00.000+10:00

Aluminium Price Increase Capral and Toro announced a 5% increase in the price of aluminium back in May. Due to us holding stock at the time this increase wasn't implemented. A further increase of 5% takes effect from August 23rd. Before quoting any aluminium please confirm current pricing. Aluminium irrigation pipe has almost reached the point of being un-economical. Paul Buckless Supply

2004-08-16T08:39:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 20 With only two rounds to go the money winners look to have just about sorted themselves out in the tipping contest. It's just a matter of who finishes where. Congratulations to Rodney and Jyi who both tipped 8/8. The big interest now is whether Mark can catch Clint and avoid the wooden spoon. Mark has come with a late season rush and only missed the Carlton result

2004-08-11T12:31:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup - Week 19 A dismal week of tipping with the exception of Paul Castley. In a round of upsets Paul tipped a magnificent 6/8. Standings after Round 19 Rob 100 James 99 Jenna 98 Paul B 96 Jyi 96 Andrea 94 Matt F 90 Rodney 90 Kallan 88 Matt W 88 Paul C 88 Andrew 87 Clint 75 Mark 67 Apologies for this weeks late posting, time off for holidays and sickness haven't helped.

2004-08-02T08:50:00.000+10:00

Football roundup - week 18 The mighty Latrobe Demons won in all three grades against Penguin on Saturday. Strongly influenced by JRS staff with James playing seniors, Kallan making his official debut in the reserves and Matthew coming back after injury to lead the Under 19's by kicking six goals. Results seniors: Latrobe 32.18 210 Penguin 9.8 62 Reserves: Latrobe 16.9 105 Penguin 5.6 30

2004-07-26T10:13:00.000+10:00

Footy Tipping - Round 17 It must have been an easy week for tipping this round. The worst result was 6/8 and four people tipped 8/8. Congratulations to Kallan, James, Rob and Paul C who all tipped the max. Standings after Round 17 Rob 93 Jenna 91 James 91 Jyi 89 Paul B 89 Andrea 88 Rodney 84 Matt F 83 Kallan 82 Matt W 80 Paul C 79 Andrew 78 Clint 70 Mark 59

2004-07-20T09:07:00.000+10:00

Price Rises Continue A World wide shortage of steel is continuing to have an effect in the irrigation market. Galvanised steel irrigation fittings rose by approx. 10% in May and will rise by a further 10% from the 1st of August. Galvanised mild steel nuts and bolts will increase by approx. 22.5% on August 1st. Onga Pump prices also increase effective August 1st.

2004-07-19T08:38:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup - Week 16 Latrobe Demons came back from a 40 point deficit to defeat Launceston in the NTFL. Reserves and under 19s both got flogged. Matthew is still out with his injured shoulder and has been joined on the sidelines this week by James with a dislocated thumb. Won't be any fit staff left at Latrobe if this keeps up. Footy Tipping. Tipsters of the week are Jenna & Paul

2004-07-12T09:00:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup - Week 15 Latrobe Demons senior side struggled to victory over a belligerent Smithton side on Saturday to remain firmly entrenched in the top four. Matthew Freshney was best on field in the U19 game , however backing up for the reserves he suffered a potentially serious shoulder injury and is at work today looking like a one armed penguin. Medical checks later in the day will

2004-07-03T14:00:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup The Latrobe Demons reserve side have been having a horror season. It culminated this week with the news that unless more players could be found they would forfeit Saturdays game at Burnie. Rallying to the flag a number of the under 19 side including Matthew [The Mauler] Freshney have agreed to back up and play a double header. Our own basketball legend Kallan Muir who hasn't

2004-06-28T08:36:00.000+10:00

Football Tipping - Round 13 Following the completion of Round 13 in the AFL there is a split in the field. Jenna excelled again with a magnificent 7/8 correct tips this round. Standings. Jenna 69 Paul B 67 Rob 67 Andrea 66 Jyi 66 James 65 Rodney 65 Matt F 64 Kallan 60 Paul C 58 Andrew 56 Matt W 56 Clint 54 Mark 46

2004-06-21T08:26:00.000+10:00

Matthew the Mauler> Latrobe storeman Matthew Freshney enhanced his growing reputation in the Tasmanian amateur boxing ranks at Smithton on Saturday. In a split points decision Matthew prevailed over his more experienced Queensland opponent in his fight at Tall Timbers Hotel. Giving away nearly 15cm in height Matthew rocked his opponent putting him on his back in the first round to be followed by

2004-06-15T08:33:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup - Week 12 James made his senior debut for the NTFL side in the rep game on Saturday against the NTFA. Played at York Park in Launceston James had a solid game with the NTFL winning by 28 points. The NTFL round was played on Monday in atrocious conditions. Matthew made his debut for the Latrobe senior side kicking the first two goals before conditions worsened and made

2004-06-15T08:14:00.000+10:00

Important announcement from Philmac IMPORTANT NOTICE - NAAN DAN DISTRIBUTION CHANGES Some three years ago Philmac entered into an agreement with Naan, and subsequently Dan, to exclusively distribute their irrigation products throughout Australia. Throughout the past three years Philmac has worked diligently to successfully build a credible market position for Naan Dan products in Australia in

2004-06-08T09:15:00.000+10:00

POLYETHYLENE RAW MATERIAL - PRICE INCREASE Iplex Pipelines and Vinidex have advised that due to increasing costs of raw materials and instability in oil prices that they are expecting a world-wide shortage of Polyethylene feedstock. As a result of these shortages all polyethylene product will increase by 8% effective July 5th 2004.

2004-06-07T08:37:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup - Week 11 A round of upsets this week and none more than our tipster of the week. This weeks winner is Mark Jones with a mighty 7/8 correct tips. Standings after round 11. Jyi 57 Rodney 56 Andrea 55 Jenna 55 James 55 Paul B 55 Rob 55 Matt F 54 Paul C 51 Kallan 49 Andrew 48 Matt W 46 Clint 46 Mark 39

2004-06-02T09:15:00.000+10:00

Don't Argue with Matthew . TRAINING: Central Coast Boxing Club member Matthew Freshney is preparing for a major bout against Queenslander Luke Barclay. Picture: Stuart Wilson. SOME of Tasmania's best boxers will pit their skills against Queensland's elite in a tournament at Tall Timbers, Smithton, later this month. Bernie McFadden, president of Global Boxing, which will bring a team of 14

2004-05-31T15:11:00.000+10:00

PVC Price Increase - July 1st Vinidex and Iplex Pipelines have both announced a price increase of 3.5% on all PVC product to take effect from July 1st 2004. Increases in the cost of raw material and the falling Australian dollar have both influenced this decision. Both suppliers regret the necessity for this price increase, which has been kept to a minimum. All deliveries made on or after

2004-05-31T08:38:00.000+10:00

Round 10 Football roundup NTFL team the Latrobe Demons continued their winning ways with a convincing win over Wynyard on Saturday. In the form of his young career James again kicked 4 goals 2 and again featured prominently in best on field awards. Latrobe Seniors 33.19 217 defeated Wynyard 15.4 94 Matthew again led from the front as Latrobe U19's recorded a solid win. Latrobe U19 15.16 106

2004-05-24T08:30:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup - Week 9 One up, one down at the weekend. James had a major influence in Latrobe's 7 point win over the Northern Bombers in the NTFL. James took a screamer in the goal square to clinch the game and finish with 4 goals for the game. Matthews U19 team failed to hold on to a lead and lost by 4 points. Matt also backed up with a couple of goals for the reserves. Footy Tipping.

2004-05-19T15:17:00.000+10:00

Grundfos Newsline - May 2004. The following information is provided courtesy of Grundfos Pumps Newsline May ’04 edition. New MeCR Range. The new medium CRs (CR10, 15 & 20) have replaced the CR8 & 16 and closed the gap to the CR32 by offering great sales opportunities with the CR20. The new MeCR range offers improvements in efficiency, reliability, serviceability and provides a wider range in

2004-05-19T09:26:00.000+10:00

Aluminium Price Increase Capral Aluminium and Toro Irrigation have announced an increase in the price of aluminium pipe. Effective May 17th prices on all aluminium pipe increase 5%

2004-05-17T08:33:00.000+10:00

Footy Roundup - Week 8 How would you feel !!!. In the NTFL at the weekend the Latrobe Demons plucked, cooked and demolished a hapless Penguin side. The senior side set a club record winning 38.22 250 to 9.6 60. James who left the field after two quarters with cramp kicked 5.3 and was still named amongst the best on ground. U19's led by Matthew Freshney returned to a semblance of form, winning

2004-05-11T08:42:00.000+10:00

PVC Prices on the rise again Iplex Pipelines have announced a further increase of 3.5% on all PVC pipes and fittings effective July 1st 2004. Over the past 6 months raw material costs have increased in the region of 20%. With the further weakening of the Australian dollar and the increasing cost of oil this may not be the last price rise we see this year.

2004-05-10T10:17:00.000+10:00

Football roundup – week 7 A disappointing week for every one involved with a local football team this week Josh’s Dodges Ferry sharks lost by a single goal in both reserves and seniors to Kermandie away. Josh made his debut in the seniors playing various positions in the back line. then re-injuring his shoulder again in the last 5 minutes of the game, he will now miss next weeks game. Another

2004-05-06T09:18:00.000+10:00

A Star is Born News has finally filtered through that we have a rising footy star in our midst at Latrobe. James has been selected in the NTFL representative senior squad to play against the NTFA over the June long weekend. James who plays all over the park for the Latrobe Demons has been rewarded for his excellent early season form and hopefully this is a stepping stone to greater honours

2004-05-03T14:46:00.000+10:00

Virus Information A new virus 'Sasser' is out and about. When did you last update your anti virus definitions.? When did you last download Windows operating system patches. ? Keep your system up to date. The following information is provided about the Sasser Worm. Sasser Internet worm on the loose. As predicted, the Sasser Internet worm was discovered spreading early on the morning of May

2004-05-03T09:34:00.000+10:00

Footy Roundup - Week 6 Not a good weekend for the Dodges Ferry Sharks who were beaten convincingly by Port Sorell in the SFL Regional League. Josh made his comeback after injury in the reserves. Hoping for an easy return Josh finishwed up playing the entire game in the centre in a side beaten by 21 points. How are the legs today Josh ? In the North James kicked 4 in a Latrobe victory which

2004-04-28T12:22:00.000+10:00

Targa - Tasmania As I work here at Latrobe listening to and occasionally watching the Targa cars go through the round-about outside it reminds me why Andrew is on holiday this week. Andrew is away on his annual Targa pilgrimage. As well as being a volunteer fire-fighter he also works each year as a volunteer marshall for Targa. Along with 100's of other volunteers it's people like Andrew that

2004-04-25T17:18:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup - Week 5 Dodges Ferry Sharks really put the bite on the Huonville Lions in Round 4 of the SFL Regional League. A first quarter blitz kicking 6.5 to 2.1 set up a convincing 37 point win. The result sees the sharks sitting second 3.1 with a 141.38%. Josh I hope your in good form when you return, you may struggle to break into the 1sts if they continue with this kind of form.

2004-04-19T08:56:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup Dodges Ferry had a big win at home against Claremont in the SFL Regional League on Saturday. Former Brisbane Lion racked up 36 possessions to help the Sharks kick 15 goals to 5 in what was a comfortable win. Josh is hopefull of making his comeback in the Seniors on May 1st against Sorell. A poor weekend for Latrobe has seen all three grades losing at home to Burnie. Seniors

2004-04-13T09:57:00.000+10:00

Football Roundup A mixed weekend for all our staff involved in football. In Hobart Josh is still out injured and had to watch from the sideline as his Dodges Ferry Sharks went down at home to back to back Premiers Cygnet. A controversial umpiring decision paying a disputed mark to Cygnet cost the Sharks a hard earned win at Shark Park. Josh is still recovering from a shoulder injury and tells

2004-04-13T08:43:00.000+10:00

Latrobe Footy Tipping - Round 3 Tipster of the week - Jenna 8/8 Standings after Round Three James 18 Rob 18 Matt W 18 Andrea 17 Jenna 17 Jyi 16 Matt F 15 Clint 15 Kallan 13 Paul B 13 Paul C 13 Rodney 13 Andrew 11 Mark 8

2004-04-07T10:02:00.000+10:00

Onga - AquaTank Pressure Tanks Onga Pumps wish to advise that the AquaTank range of pressure tanks are no longer available. All models in the range are being phased out. AT4 AT8 AT18 AT24H AT24S This information is an extract from Product Update Bulletin W73 issued on April 1st 2004 by Simon Coupe - Product Manager, Onga Water Systems

2004-04-05T13:00:00.000+10:00

Sport - Ups & Downs. Well the football season is under way in all districts and it's probably time to let you all know who's doing what with whom. James Wescombe is turning out for the Latrobe senior side in the NTFL. A first up win last week was undone with a surprise loss to Ulverstone in Round 2. Matthew Freshney is skippering the Latrobe U19 side also in the NTFL. Same as above, with a

2004-04-05T08:40:00.000+10:00

Footy Tipping - week 2 Andrea Smith achieved legend status this week tipping 7 from 8. Standings after Round 2 James 12 Matt W 12 Rob 11 Andrea 10 Matt F 10 Jyi 10 Jenna 9 Clint 9 Kallan 8 Paul B 8 Paul C 7 Rodney 6 Andrew 5 Mark 5

2004-04-02T13:19:00.000+10:00

Onga - Organisational Changes Onga are pleased to announce the following changes within the company. Effective March 1st, 2004, John Collins has been promoted to and accepted the position of Regional Manager for the Northern Region which includes his present responsibility for Townsville as well as all Queensland and northern New South Wales. With 12 years service to Onga, John brings an

2004-04-02T09:54:00.000+10:00

Price Increase - Philmac Primarily as a result of cost increases in raw materials Philmac have found it necessary to review prices, particularly on manufactured items. Accordingly they advise that effective May 1st 2004 pricing for products will increase by 3.8%. Most imported product will not increase in price. This information is provided by Philmac Pty Ltd Mal Brown General Manager, Sales &

2004-04-01T14:55:00.000+10:00

Price Increase - Ductile Iron Iplex / Crevet announce that following a significant increase in raw material costs that:- Ductile Iron / Ancilliary Metal products prices will increase by 5.5% effective May 1st 2004.

2004-03-31T12:49:00.000+10:00

Poly Pipe Price Increase Both Vinidex and Iplex have announced that effective May 1st prices on all PE polyethylene product will increase by 5%. This has again been caused by the strengthening of international prices on imported resin. May 1st All PE pipes increase by 5% A timely reminder that all PVC product increases by 7.5% tomorrow April 1st.

2004-03-29T16:29:00.000+10:00

Pond Pump Special Offer With new model pumps coming onto the market from Project Green Pumps to replace the popular PJC range we are able to offer the model PJC401 pump at a sensational sell out price while stocks last. Normally $89.00 + GST, this model is now available for a fabulous $60.00 incl. GST Contact your nearest J R Stephenson branch to obtain this special offer as soon as possible.

2004-03-29T08:58:00.000+10:00

Footy Tipping Competition - Latrobe Results after Round 1 of the Latrobe Footy tipping are :- Rob 6 James 6 Jyi 6 Matt W 6 Jenna 5 Paul B 5 Clint 5 Matt F 4 Andrea 3 Kallan 3 Paul C 3 Mark 3 Rodney 3 Andrew 3

2004-03-23T11:30:00.000+11:00

Mixed Fortunes on Final Night The A.M.C.A V8 State titles were held at Carrick on Saturday, the final meeting of the Year in this class. Kallan ran 3rd and 5th in his heats whilst Andrew ran a competitive 4th in both of his qualifiers. A different story in the final as Kallan starting from grid position 7, one place behind Andrew crunched another gearbox whilst running 4th and Andrew broke a

2004-03-20T09:21:00.000+11:00

Web Site Modified Following requests from some of our suppliers I have modified the web site again. It seems keeping their web site in our frame was detracting from the look of their web site ans I have been asked not to do it. Request granted and now all the links open in a new window.

2004-03-16T13:06:00.000+11:00

Web Site Updated Our Company web site has been constantly changing in the last couple of weeks. It is now nearing completion and will continue development as and if required. In it's new frames format the viewer stays on our web site whilst having access to all the information posted by our suppliers. There are new links to provide information on Pivots and also a link to service tips on pumps

2004-03-15T08:31:00.000+11:00

Muir makes podium After an inconsistent season Kallan Muir finally came up trumps at the Latrobe speedway on Saturday night March 13th. Competing in the Tongs Sheetmetal Australian V8 AMCA National Cup, Kallan performed strongly through the heats to qualify for the final, starting 6th on the grid. In a highly charged and competitive final Kallan drove with the skill and panache we have all

2004-03-12T13:35:00.000+11:00

Saturday night is fight night Our very own purveyor of the pugilistic art Matthew [Ajax] Freshney travels to Melbourne for a fight night on the Easter long weekend. Matthew is competing in the heavyweight division [ 81 - 91kg ]. Matt will be sponsored to travel to Melbourne by local Latrobe businesses, The Lucas and Macky's hotels. Probably explains why he's a heavyweight. A fund raising bar b

2004-03-11T16:31:00.000+11:00

PVC Price Increase Vinidex and Iplex have both announced a price increase effective from April 1st. As a result the following product will be affected. All PVC non pressure (DWV & stormwater) pipe & fittings will increase by 7.5% All PVC pressure pipe & fittings will increase by 7.5% All PVC conduit and fittings will increase by 7.5% Due to these increases, all deliveries of the above

2004-03-01T14:04:00.000+11:00

March 1st Bulletin J R Stephenson branches have ceased opening on Saturday mornings. All branches will commence Saturday trading again next summer. Stay tuned for details nearer the time. On the local cricket front Matthew Freshney opened the bowling fot the Latrobe 3rd's on Saturday and took a wicket first ball. In his own words "it was a once in a lifetime delivery". mmmmmmmmmmm. Meanwhile

2004-01-23T16:35:00.000+11:00

SUMP PUMP SALE During February all J R Stephenson stores will be offering the highly reliable Onga Vipvort180/6 domestic sump pump at the special price of $165.00 including gst. This pump normally retails for $330.00 incl. gst. This represents a 50% saving off the manufacturers recommended retail price. To see if the Vipvort180/6 suits your needs contact any of the three J R Stephenson stores in

2004-01-20T14:26:00.000+11:00

Viton Seal Kits - Blazemaster We are pleased to advise the release of complete viton seal kits for the Blazemaster range of engine driven pumps. These kits include all elastomeric components and some internal components. Drain plug O ring. Discharge gasket. Suction gasket [including clacker]. Casing O-ring. Suction/diffuser O ring. Second stage diffuser O-ring. Stainless steel stub shaft.

2004-01-20T14:17:00.000+11:00

Enginemaster 350 range Due to the successful September launch of the high performance Blazemaster engine driven range, the 350 models will now become obsolete. Stocks of the 350 models are now basically zero, and there will be no further sales of these products. In line withour policy of providing comprehensive spare parts back-up all 350 spare parts will continue to be available for many years

2004-01-19T11:23:00.000+11:00

Expensive weekend Andrew and Kallan were both subject to the vagaries of motor racing at the Carrick speedway meeting on Saturday night. In seperate racing incidents both received severe damage to their vehicles which put a bit of a dampener on the night. Both guys are un-injured and Andrew tells me he will be racing again on Saturday and Sunday in Hobart. Return to J R Stephenson web site