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TCRT SHOWCASES WORLD-FIRST RUBBER PRODUCT IN US
AUSTRALIAN company TCRT has returned from the US with extensive interest in its ground-breaking, fire-retardant ballistic rubber product.
Sydney-based TCRT showcased its world-first Linagard Ballistics Fire Retardant (FR)TM rubber at the recent AUSA (Association of the US Army) Exposition in Washington, which was attended by in excess of 30,000 visitors.
TCRT Chief Technical Officer Clive Blair said the company had more than 200 engaged stand visits during the three-day conference, as well as three major requests for quotes on potential contracts, alongside a multitude of strong follow-ups.
“The level of interest was outstanding, and far beyond our expectations,” Blair said. “We had a range of US and overseas governments interested, as well as primary military suppliers and manufacturers.
“The feedback we received was extremely positive, with numerous delegates telling us there is no other rubber like ours on the market.
“Overall, we had a superb response, with a lot of excitement around the different applications using our product.”
The rubber product, which is manufactured for TCRT by Weir Minerals, has undergone successful trials with both the US Army and the Australian Army. It was initially intended to be used for
shooting range curtains and wall linings to reduce the number of incidents where shooting ranges and shoot houses have caught alight and suffered fire damage.
The US Army is utilising Linagard Ballistics FR rubber on the XM Spartan, a two-person tracked vehicle. ■
ABOVE: The company had more than 200 engaged stand visits during the three-day conference.
PENSKE POWER SYSTEMS TO REPRESENT QINOUS IN AUSTRALIA AND PACIFIC
PENSKE Power Systems has been appointed as the new partner of Qinous throughout Australia and the Pacific.
A provider of smart energy storage solutions and microgrid energy management systems, Qinous designs plug and play solutions for on and off-grid applications.
Founded in Germany in 2013, Qinous has gathered experi- ence through more than 50 projects integrating renewable
energy sources, such as wind and solar, with traditional fossil fuel power generation. This is done through Qinous Energy Storage Solutions in off-grid applications as well as utilising the stabilis- ing functionalities of the grid and supply systems for electrical vehicle charging projects.
Through an extensive branch network, Penske Power Systems will provide project development support, and sales, parts, and service functions for the Qinous product range. Penske will represent the Q Compact series (rated up to 200 kVA power output and 355 kWh storage capacity), the Q Medium series (rated at 500 kVA and 837 kWh), and the Q Large series (rated up to 1,500 kVA and 2,344 kWh).
“We are very excited to be bringing the Qinous brand to the Australian and Pacific market,” Matthew Smith, general manager of off-highway for Penske, said. “Qinous comes with a wealth of experience in on and off-grid applications that would benefit our customers greatly.”
“The Qinous product range is perfectly complemented by Rolls Royce Power Systems’ MTU portfolio, which Penske Power Systems also represents,” Steve Turton, business manager of energy solutions for Penske, said. “And as an investor in Qinous, Rolls Royce Power Systems is actively working to provide cleaner solutions for customers seeking robust systems.” ■
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