Coregas services markets across Australia and New Zealand through a wide network of agents and distributors. UPDATED: 16 Oct 2020 11:48:24 AEST Latest News. During 2016, we carried out a rigorous process to prioritise the sustainability issues most relevant to the business’ key stakeholder groups and retained focus on high priority areas which include: This data does not include Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety's operations in Asia or the United Kingdom. Workwear Group has also been enhancing its product safety and quality frameworks. As a full-service provider, Blackwoods offers a wide range of product choices, supported by reliable advice and service, along with expert technical knowledge and solutions. All rights reserved. With more than 360 professional, technical and engineering staff based in 10 offices in Australia and Asia, Greencap service thousands of private and government clients in the education, property, resources, industrial, manufacturing, retail and services sectors. Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety businesses include Blackwoods, NZ Safety, Greencap, Bullivants, Coregas, Blackwoods Protector, Safety Source, Total Fasteners, Packaging House, King Gee, Hard Yakka, Stubbies and GotStock. Click here to visit the Blackwoods website. Progressing product safety and quality initiatives across our higher-risk product categories, such as own-brands, along with ethical sourcing audits of suppliers. In late May, David Baxby, Wesfarmers industrials division managing director, announced that Peter Kelly, Blackwoods’ CEO, would leave the company to “pursue opportunities outside of Wesfarmers”. In his message to staff, seen by Guardian Australia, Baxby said Kelly would be available in an advisory capacity until December, and “leaves the business in a much better place than when he arrived”. NZ Safety, Blackwoods Protector and Packaging House have joined forces to offer more than ever before. Workwear Group caters for small businesses to multi-national organisations with teams in place across the globe delivering the best workwear solutions. *This includes Workwear Group team member data which was not reported in 2015. Wesfarmers' managing director of industrial David Baxby is overseeing the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 360 at Blackwoods. In his place was long-time Wesfarmers exec Rachael McVitty as interim CEO, and then ultimately CEO. Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety (WIS) comprises four main operating businesses: Blackwoods Australia (and NZ Safety Blackwoods in New Zealand), Workwear Group, Coregas and Greencap. One of Australia’s biggest hardware chain stores, Blackwoods, has undergone wholesale changes with much of the senior management team either leaving or going on an extended break. Blackwoods is proud to provide products and services that are essential to the economic growth and prosperity of our country. The team at Blackwoods Scoresby is delighted that the new lighting system generates energy savings and cost savings. Our supplier compliance guidelines includes the requirement for suppliers to adhere to minimum performance standards for testing, restricted substances, inspection protocols, metal detection, needle controls and product packaging. As part of our drive for continual improvement, Blackwoods also reviewed and implemented an improved ethical sourcing audit template. With unrivalled expertise and the ability to bring together the best of the best, we have earned our place as Australia’s first choice for industrial and safety products and services including tools, safety, PPE, work wear, signage, welding and gas needs. Share Price. Wesfarmers 2020 Virtual Annual General Meeting. NZ Safety Blackwoods delivers the very best in safety, uniforms, engineering supplies and packaging. Headquartered in Western Australia, its diverse business operations cover: home improvement and outdoor living; apparel and general merchandise; office supplies; chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. Es ist überwiegend in Australien und Neuseeland tätig. Along with providing competitive pricing and a service enhanced by the use of modern technology, the national cleaning services and facilities management provider is committed to providing work and training opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the local area. THIS IS AN ARCHIVED REPORT  Please click here to view the current report, Blackwoods retrofits warehouse with LED lights, Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers, Officeworks runs successful go home safe campaigns across customer fulfilment centres, Coles Liquor introduces a safer approach to beverage handling, Kmart rolls out safety campaigns to protect team members during store refits, Wesfarmers Resources makes safety conversations part of day to day life at work, Kleenheat holds driver safety forums to embed a safety culture, Bunnings targets safety and reduces injuries by 10%, Wesfarmers Resources supports Indigenous women in mining, Coles supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander career development, Wesfarmers Resources recognised for gender programs, Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertiliser leaders learn about Aboriginal culture and history, Coles builds long-term relationships with suppliers to provide fresh Australian produce, Kmart works with stakeholders on ethical sourcing, Coles commits to 100 per cent Certified Sustainable Palm Oil by 2015, Target makes a difference to children in need, Blackwoods gets fit with ‘Live Life Get Active’, Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Leadership Program, Officeworks collects school supplies for children in need, Curragh brings a new partner to Life Education, Wesfarmers Managing Director Chairs the B20, Coles award-winning Hallam store reduces energy consumption by 20 per cent, Coles recycles soft plastic packaging for customers in 500 stores, Australian Vinyls invents flame shield decking for buildings in fire prone areas, Officeworks becomes a participant in WWF's Global Forest and Trade Network, Our 10 community and environmental impact principles. Product Safety & Quality. Our diverse business operations cover: home improvement and outdoor living; apparel and general merchandise; office supplies; and an Industrials division with businesses in chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. Blackwoods, part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety (WIS) is a recognized leader in managing design, development and supply chains globally, as such we are committed to working with our supply partners to continuously improve ethical business practices. Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety continues to progress investment in climate change initiatives. Workwear Group is Australia’s largest provider of industrial and corporate workwear, featuring iconic Australian brands such as Hard Yakka, King Gee and Stubbies. ©Copyright 2020, Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the page you requested. Vivid Indigenous Services was appointed as the cleaning contractor for the office space at our Greystanes distribution centre in Western Sydney. The Blackwoods sales and branch team use Toyota hybrids, replacing less energy efficient vehicles and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Our online AGM will be held on Thursday 12 November 2020 at 1:00pm (Perth time). The company has more than 5,000 staff in 200 outlets across Australia. Wesfarmers' managing director of industrial David Baxby is overseeing the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 360 at Blackwoods. Wesfarmers … Blackwoods has shown that LED lights not only reduce carbon emissions and save money, they also improve lighting quality. Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers, Telethon Kids ear health researcher takes out top science prize at 40Under40, Bunnings: low emissions are just the beginning, Officeworks rounds up to make a $1M difference, Opening up: New stores create jobs and local investment. ... NZ Safety Blackwoods is proud to be official partner of the KidsCan raincoat program that offers coats to children in need across the country. The result of our approach is showcased in our biggest 'Greener Workplace' range in the latest Blackwoods catalogue, with … Available for everyone, funded by readers. The company’s business-to-business and internet ordering solutions are supported in-house by Blackwoods’ dedicated e-business team, catering for all business sizes, types, needs, technology and processes. We have plans in place to further reduce carbon emissions through installing solar panels in selected sites around Australia. Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety (WIS) comprises three main operating businesses: Blackwoods Australia and NZ Safety Blackwoods; Workwear Group; and Coregas. Blackwoods has shown that LED lights not only reduce carbon emissions and save money, they also improve lighting quality. Promoting gender diversity and women in leadership initiatives. Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety seeks to source products in a responsible manner, while working with suppliers to improve their social and environmental practices. This year, a significant consolidation of its operations took place through the merger of 17 branches and four distribution centres, simplifying its structure and brands offered to the market. Workwear Group developed a similar compliance guideline suppliers need to endorse, covering terms and conditions for manufacture and supply, the Ethical Sourcing Policy, Supplier Code of Conduct and all manuals pertaining to product quality. Greencap is the largest integrated risk management and compliance company in Australia. Industrial and Safety operates four main businesses: Blackwoods which distributes tools, safety gear, workwear and industrial supplies; Workwear Group which provide industrial and corporate workwear; Coregas a supplier of industrial specialty and medical gases; and Greencap, an integrated risk management and compliance company. A spokesperson for Wesfarmers said the restructure was “not unusual” with a new CEO coming into the business and while two general manager roles were removed, there were four new regional general manager jobs across Queensland, Western Australia, south-eastern Australia and NSW/ACT to shift the company’s focus on regional sales.