MESCA is an Australian Industry Association purely focused on assisting companies with their business development activities. MESCA, with 330+ members and growing, is primarily involved in assisting members in accessing up to date information on mining, mineral processing and energy projects via briefings, updates and leads and referrals.

MESCA, the peak mining suppliers and services organisation for the mining and energy sector, will be a major exhibitor at QME.

Its exhibit at the show will feature at least 20 of its members; Kador Engineering, Multi Skilled Resources, OBM International, Ear-O-Tec, Laser Central, SAM Technology, Skeltons, KSB Pumps, Groutech, Specialised Equipment Design, MATO, Ostwald Bros, i Power, United Fasteners, O'Donnell Griffin, Townsville Engineering Industries, McFee and Crocodile Tyre Sales.

MESCA executive officer David Wallis said the MESCA pavilion at QME will be designed to create a destination for visitors to the show.

“Exhibitions such as QME provide the ideal opportunity for suppliers to the mining industry to gather under the one roof,” Wallis said.

“The MESCA pavilion will enable our members to invite current and potential customers, to an environment that is relaxed and social yet designed to encourage business discussions and networking opportunities.”

Wallis also expects a substantial degree of cooperation between exhibiting MESCA members.

“A key part of MESCA’s role is to facilitate the engagement and exchange of ideas – and we see this as a key strategy with the pavilion,” he said.

“That means that if one supplier is not able to service a particular enquiry its representatives can pass it onto a person who is. It’s about increasing exposure, particularly for our smaller members, letting them take advantage of a larger corporate profile and adding to their value proposition,” said Wallis.

What does MESCA provide its Members? We provide project updates and monthly bulletins on Australia and Asia. These are a coordinated effort from sources within the government, outside contacts and the mining companies themselves. We also deliver approximately 25 industry specific project briefings each year.

NATIONAL BULLETINS – We provide our members with monthly current, noteworthy articles gathered from several reliable sources covering the home front,

INTERNATIONAL BULLETINS - We provide our members with monthly up to date, noteworthy articles also gathered from several reliable sources from South East Asia, Africa, South America and Papua New Guinea,

NATIONAL PROJECT UPDATES – These are also compiled and distributed to members. They cover: Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria / Tasmania, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia. These are issued bi-annually,

INTERNATIONAL PROJECT UPDATES - These are issued annually to provide valuable insights into South East Asia and it’s mining and energy markets,

MESCA PROJECT BRIEFINGS – These are conducted by and for the mining, mineral processing & energy companies and their service and equipment suppliers at regular intervals from Townsville to Adelaide. Informative speakers are comprised of Managing Directors, General Managers, Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Procurement Managers and EPCMs. These are all followed by a networking session allowing you the opportunity to meet and chat with other like-minded industry professionals,

INDUSTRY CONTACTS - This has to be one of the most important deliverables that MESCA offers members. Just what progressive companies and their suppliers do and need, and who the key contacts are within in them is one of our primary deliverables, and

THE MESCA WEBSITE - Our website provides you with three main opportunities. You can create your own mini web site in our search for a supplier function. Complete with company details capability, locations throughout Australia and links back to your own website. Inclusion on the Capability Matrix. Thirdly all the information we distribute listed above is available in the members area of the website to all of our members.

Membership is company wide, therefore the more people that get involved the better return for your investment. All employees of member companies are able to access MESCA information by simply registering on the web site. They will have a password sent to them and from then on they to will be able to access any and all information MESCA provides and stores in the member’s area of the website.

If you are after information about the industry, their thoughts and strategies, looking to access senior contacts within the sector and be a part of a dynamic association then please contact MESCA.

If you are trying to tap into the mining & energy equipment and services market, understand their needs and meet more contacts to further your business needs then please contact MESCA.

"What better way to solve the world's problems, or at least our slice of it, than over a coffee or beer – we look forward to seeing you at the MESCA Hospitality stand # 2033 at the Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition 2008."

www.mesca.com.au

MESCA

Australian Industry Group

Phone - 07 3244 1777

Fax - 07 3244 1796