Coal Mining machinery has undergone enormous changes in design and complexity of controls in the past 10 years._x000D_
Specialised, high productivity equipment has been manufactured in Australia, in sufficient volume, to satisfy the local mullet needs._x000D_
Local manufacturers face greater challenges from overseas competition, as well as increased customer demands to improve machine performance, productivity, quality, reliability and safety._x000D_
In order to meet these demands now and in the future, it will be necessary to review work practises, and restructure production and quality systems to incorporate the latest principles and philosophies.