Pneumatic Conveying, Bulk Materials Handling, Industrial Vacuum
and Dust Collectors Systems Specialist

Covid-19 update

Offices still open, however onsite staff reduced in Victoria

With the Victorian Government's recent announcement on Stage 4 restrictions for Melbourne, in its fight against the pandemic, we would like to let you know we are still open.

Melbourne head office & factory to have reduced onsite staff

Our head office will remain open but operate in sync with the factory (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm). We have, however, reduced our onsite staff to only those dedicated to manufacturing, repair and maintenance, to service the 'permitted industries' stipulated by the Victorian government.

Possible delays in response to service queries or requests

Due to this staff reduction there may be some delays in our response time to service queries or requests. So please be patient; we shall return calls and emails as quickly as we can.
For any queries or requests during this period, please contact us on:

• Phone +61 (03) 8470 3088
• E-mail sales@pneuvay.com.au

Brisbane branch office remains fully manned for quotes

This newly-opened branch office is manned by Chris Morse and will continue to remain open as usual (Monday to Friday,9:00am to 5:00pm). For any queries or requests for quotes during this period, please contact him on:

• Phone +61 (07) 3031 3669
• Mobile 0455 554 579
• E-mail sales@pneuvay.com.au

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and, if necessary, implement other measures in response to the situation.

What are the permitted industries?

Under Stage 4 'Stay at Home' Restrictions the default is that workplaces in metropolitan Melbourne are closed unless the workplace is part of a permitted industry as set out in the information sheet we have made available online.

Victoria Stage 4 restrictions for business August 2020

The permitted industries serviced by Pneuvay are listed below. We may cover other industries not itemised in this list, so please check the information sheet in the link above.

Mining industry

Open (for on-site work) - Covid safe plan

• Coal mining
• Oil and gas extraction
• Metal ore mining
• Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying
• Petroleum production

Manufacturing

Open (for on-site work) - Covid safe plan

• Food and beverage production manufacturing
  
  • Meat and meat product manufacturing
    
  • Seafood processing
    
  • Dairy product manufacturing
    
  • Fruit and vegetable processing
    
  • Oil and fat manufacturing
    
  • Grain mill and cereal product manufacturing
    
  • Bakery product manufacturing
    
  • Sugar and confectionery manufacturing
    
  • Other food and beverage product manufacturing
    
• Medical equipment and PPE including cloth masks
  
• Petroleum and coal product manufacturing
  
• Basic chemical and chemical product manufacturing
  
• Coffin and casket manufacturing
  
• Aluminium smelting
  
• Cement and lime manufacturing
  
• Pharmaceutical products
  
• Sanitary products
  
• Telecommunications infrastructure
  
• Goods and material necessary for or related to supporting defence or security industries
  
• Manufacturing to support residential building industry
  
• Pulp, paper and converted paper product manufacturing
  
• Printing and support services
  
• Fertiliser and pesticide manufacturing
  
• Cleaning compound and toiletry preparation manufacturing
  
• Glass and glass product manufacturing, including lens
  
• Computer and electronic equipment manufacturing
  
• Heating and ventilation manufacturing
  
• Manufacturing to support critical infrastructure public works
  
• Manufacture of polyethylene and resins
  
• Heavy truck manufacturing
  • Specialised machinery and equipment
    
  • Microelectronics and semiconductor products
    
  • Heating and cooling equipment
    
  • Household paper products.
    
• Transport equipment manufacturing (critical to public transport service; spare parts manufacturing critical to continuity of service)

Restricted operations or industry specific obligations

• Meat, meat product and seafood processing and distribution centres are considered a high-risk industry and subject to industry tailored High Risk
  • Requires 33% reduction from peak capacity
  • Statewide - regions included
  • Single site only - no site-hopping
• Supermarket distribution centers will implement a 33% reduction of peak workforce will be implemented upon commencement of the directions

The following manufacturing may maintain skeleton staffing to ensure facilities and equipment are managed safely and in line with environmental requirements and EPA advice, or continue where they provide an ancillary service critical to the operation of a permitted activity or industry.

• Polymer and rubber production
• Polymer product and rubber product manufacturing
• Other basic chemical product manufacturing
• Primary metal and metal product

Electricity, gas, water and waste services

• Electricity services
• Operation of energy systems
• Gas services
• Water supply, sewerage and drainage services
• Waste and resource recovery services including collection, treatment and disposal services, and transfer stations to remain open for commercial contractors
• Liquid fuels and refinery services
• Services to support ongoing provision of electricity, gas, water, sewage and waste and recycling services and their maintenance.