Author: Chris Dengate

Raptors and Power Lines

November 8, 2022

A recent trip to Tasmania included a visit to https://www.raptorrefuge.com.au/. This was an amazing opportunity to see a multitude of bird species up close. Including species such as the iconic Wedge-tailed Eagle, White-bellied Sea Eagles, Gos-Hawkes and Masked Owls amongst others. Bird diverters are an effective mitigation tool used by utilities to assist in the […]

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Tiger Tails in Mexico!

July 8, 2022

Tiger Tails™ are a well known site decorating power lines in Australia and New Zealand, but Mexico is catching up! For Balmoral Engineering Pty Ltd product inquiries in Mexico, our distributor Sistema Eléctrico Profauna Internacional SA de CV can provide great service and support! #powerlines #safety

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Ansell Marigold Gloves Now ACTIVARMR

June 28, 2022

  In 2021, Balmoral Engineering started to receive gloves from the Ansell factory in Malaysia that were now branded ACTIVARMR. This aligns with the Ansell category branding initiatives. The gloves have been previously labelled as Marigold Industrial, which has become a leading brand in the Australian and New Zealand insulating gloves market. No material changes […]

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Industry Mega Event – IEEE T&D Conference – New Orleans

June 16, 2022

Sicame Corp, part of the Sicame Group of companies, put on an amazing event! The booth and display was generous in proportion and interactive allowing utility engineers and staff to try out product solutions with their own hands. On display were Balmoral’s range of bird diverters, warning markers, power line and wildlife protection products. Alongside, […]

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IEEE PES T&D New Orleans April 2022

March 16, 2022

We are excited to announce our presence at the IEEE PES T&D conference happening 25th to the 28th of April 2022 in New Orleans! Our partners Sicame Group have a comprehensive display and demonstration planned for this big event. Come and visit us at booth # 6929. See you there! Attendee Landing

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Free install gives Aerial Marker Program lift off – Essential Energy

March 1, 2022

Free install gives Aerial Marker Program lift off The below article is courtesy of Essential Energy and can be found on their website: https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/media-centre/media-release/mr-18032021 Regional energy distributor, Essential Energy, has launched a new Aerial Marker Program to help combat a dangerous rise in the number of safety incidents across New South Wales. Last year’s welcome […]

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Endangered Wildlife Trust South Africa Update – Bird Diverters help Pelicans!

December 16, 2021

The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and their partnership with ESKOM are leading the way in South Africa with conservation initiatives like below. This one showcases the effectiveness of bird diverters on a particularly troubling location for a species with a locally dwindling population. Referenced from: https://www.ewt.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2020-2021-EWT-Integrated-Report.pdf

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Sicame Corp Exihibit Balmoral Products At Utility Expo 2021

October 7, 2021

Sicame Corp representing their growing array of utility grade products at this years Utility Expo in Kentucky. Considered one of the biggest events on the US utility calendar, this one is a must to attend for all industry players. It was a good opportunity for Sicame to showcase their growing portfolio. One of these areas […]

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Energy Queensland and the Queensland Farmers’ Federation combine forces on power line safety initiative

September 16, 2021

During 2020-2021, there were 54 agricultural incidents involving overhead powerline contacts in Queensland, including sadly a number of fatalities and serious injuries. Powerlines are difficult to see as there is no immediate and persistent reminder of their location, even in situations where farmers or vehicle operators know where they are. Hazard recognition is essential, and […]

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New UAV drone solution perfect for utilities with difficult to access power lines

June 17, 2021

Thanks to V-Tol Aerospace, an exciting new frontier emerges giving utility companies more options and more cost effective solutions when it comes to mitigating power line strikes. Whether it be difficult to access power lines due waterways, jungle, bush or mountainous regions, a UAV solution for installing bird diverters and power line markers is become […]

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