Australian Meat Processor Corporation

AMPC recently launched a range of tools to support processors in adopting water recycling for non-potable uses. 💧♻️ AMPC partnered with All Energy Pty Ltd to conduct a series of award-winning water recycling pilot trials which delivered positive outcomes. You can find the outcomes in the guidebook and case study to help you determine how best to produce non-potable recycled water for use within your plants and the associated savings. 🌐 Head to the AMPC website to download the guidebook and pilot case study today: https://hubs.la/Q02WWjTw0

AMPC R&D update 🔬 Collaborative robots developed by TME Systems Pty Ltd are now being trialled at JBS Australia Pty Limited Brooklyn. The trials are evaluating the use of these robots to pick and pack beef primal cuts into cartons, in a production environment. The robot features an AI-enabled sensing system to identify the correct product. It also includes a product orientation feature that ensures correct placement within cartons and ultimately improves accuracy. 🔗Read more about the trials at the AMPC website: https://hubs.la/Q02Wz10Y0

Last week, AMPC Program Manager Amanda Carter attended the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza. 🥩 As part of the program, AMPC conducted sessions on technology in the red meat processing industry. More than 300 students actively engaged in the latest innovations from our R&D including the AMPC Careers Portal, virtual reality training headsets, and exoskeletons. We received fantastic feedback from the students and teachers who attended the event, opening their eyes to all the career possibilities in red meat processing. #AMPCCareersPortal #thefutureofredmeatprocessing

AMPC is seeking innovative solutions for protective equipment🚀 Current solutions that exist in the red meat industry can be heavy, uncomfortable, expensive, and sometimes not reusable. What are we looking for? 🔍 We are looking for a solution that is utilised in other industries, is cost-effective, lightweight, meets hygiene and QA standards, is robust, and meets high levels of cut resistance or cut protection. For more information about the challenge we have listed on LEO, head to the AMPC website: https://hubs.la/Q02TWcQD0

Mark your calendars for 10-11 September 2025! The AMPC Innovation Showcase is heading to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Get ready to soak up the sunshine as we bring you the latest research, technologies, and innovations to offer new ideas for the future of red meat processing. If your business is interested in partnering with the AMPC Innovation Showcase, head to the AMPC website to download the partnership and exhibitor prospectus. https://hubs.la/Q02TWd890 #AMPCShow25

This week, AMPC hosted an industry seminar on workplace safety, employment law, and workers' compensation. The event included professional development in influencing claims liability, engaging sessions from Biosymm on exoskeletons, emerging safety technologies with Longitude6, and understanding and managing bullying and harassment with FCW Lawyers. Thank you to EML Group for supporting the events and Aegis RMS for providing industry-relevant programs and content.

AMPC released its 2023-24 Annual Report today. The 2023-24 financial year saw AMPC complete the fourth year of its strategic plan, demonstrating progress across our five strategic pillars. AMPC continues to deliver strong value for its levy payers. Head to the AMPC website to download the report: https://hubs.la/Q02TKXd80

AMPC R&D update 🔬 Researchers are currently looking at developing a set of criteria for saving offal from being condemned following plant breakdowns, which could result in significant savings for processors. The criteria will be presented to The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry along with other regulators for approval for the disposition of offal following a plant breakdown exceeding two hours. For more information about the project and how your plant can get involved, head to the AMPC website: https://hubs.la/Q02TlThy0

Calling all processors 📣 Does your processing plant want to trial new exoskeletal devices to support better safety and wellbeing outcomes? AMPC is seeking expressions of interest from 10 processors to participate in a project where you will welcome an expert on-site to better understand the technology and how it can improve your business productivity and the safety of employees The project will occur over 12 months with the expert monitoring usage of the devices in that period to assist with adoption. 🔗 For more information and how to get involved, head to the AMPC website: https://hubs.la/Q02TlThH0

Final call 📣 Are you interested in learning more about workers' compensation, employment law, and workplace safety and how they can affect your business? Join AMPC, Aegis RMS and EML Group at next week's seminar in Wagga Wagga to explore these areas. The event contains workshops and presentations from industry experts designed to help you learn and apply new skills to improve the management of your company’s people risk. For more information and to register to attend, visit: https://hubs.la/Q02STNJT0