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| 59 listening to feedback from contractors RURAL SERVICES » JWE Ltd Debbie Fisher and Karen Avery in the JWE reception area. Another benefit the technology provides to con- tractors is regarding Health & Safety as it monitors and documents how an operator is using the equip- ment they are driving. “Too often you hear about Work Safe coming down really hard on the owner of a contracting business because of an accident that is not their fault. This is where the cameras come into play.” JWE Ltd developed one of the first hopper controls for the fixed wing aircraft sector back in the early 1990’s. When Government funding became available Ballance Agri-Nutrients approached JWE and asked us to develop a system that would prove quantities of fertiliser being spread over a specific geography. BULK SPREADERS AND TRAILERS Peter Harrison 06 278 3054 or 027 448 0802 Regent Street, Hawera Made in NZ with NZ components for NZ conditions • Prompt backup service • Drawbeams • Roll bars • Bumpers • Chassis alteration Congratulations to John, Debbie & the staff at JWE on their success at the 2021 NZGFA awards Custom built bins and trailers & all associated truck and trailer work “We developed the Spread Smart system for Bal- lance, as a result Ballance is now offering variable rate spreading from fixed wing aircraft.” For John, after so many years serving the ferti- liser spreading industry, he still admits to being a bit of a dreamer when it comes to developing new technologies. “We have smoko-time think-tanks where every- one can input their ideas. For the roading industry we’re working on some new innovations right now.” John says he especially values the pool of knowl- edge his team has accrued over the years. “As the team grows so your resource grows. I believe all our staff enjoy working here.” Proud to support JWE Ltd. “We are proud to have workedwith John since 1995 and look forward to our continued relationship in the future.” www.windusthydraulics.co.nz 07 847 6888 sales@windusthydraulics.co.nz 11 Kells Place, Frankton, Hamilton Parts & Products • Training • Advice • System Design • Engineering & Servicing Hydraulic Solution Specialists It’s who we are and what we do. Windust Hydraulics is one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned hydraulic wholesalers providing parts and products to both national and international customers in partnership with some of the world’s leading hydraulic manufacturers. Hydraulics is embedded deep in our DNA and our commitment is very clear – the right technical advice, coupled with the right product, in stock, at the best price possible.