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Bradken Limited

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布蘭肯徐州公司名稱：

Bradken (Xuzhou) Metal Equipment Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.

布蘭肯（徐州）金屬設備製造有限公司

Bradken (Xuzhou) International Trading Co., Ltd.

布蘭肯（徐州）國際貿易有限公司

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Bradken® is a leading supplier of differentiated consumable and capital products to the resources, freight rail and power generation industries.

Bradken’s product range includes differentiated consumable parts, capital equipment and associated maintenance and refurbishment services. The company is headquartered in Newcastle, Australia and employs around 6,200 people in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, China, the United States of America, Canada and key international locations. To ensure all customers have access to regional expertise of the very highest calibre, Bradken employs experienced sales and service teams, complemented by in-house product development groups, offering customers high quality products, local service and technical support. This in turn promotes a culture of continuous improvement and personal development. Bradken’s Management Systems which has been recognised by SAI Global for its excellence in continuous improvement is based on the International Quality System Standard, ISO 9001:2008. Bradken’s 21 Step Plan supports our health, safety and environmental philosophy, which is that all injuries and incidents can be prevented. Through the involvement, commitment and education of all employees, a reduction of injuries and incidents continues to be achieved. Management recognises that health, safety and the environment are its highest priority and to reinforce the Company’s commitment to environmental sustainability holds certification to ISO14001 at all of its major facilities. Bradken has a long and proud history that started with true entrepreneurial spirit and a dedicated commitment by its founders over 85 years ago. Today, Bradken stands as a leading manufacturing company with sales over AU$1.2 billion and is a publicly listed company on the Australian Stock Exchange.

1922	Bradford Kendall Limited incorporated as a company. Jim Kendall appointed Managing Director.
1926	ASF & GSI railway equipment licences signed.
1927	First one piece cast passenger frame completed. Rail systems begin the change to auto couplers.
1932	First dredge buckets and components shipped to Malaysia.
1942	Bill Kendall appointed Managing Director after the death of his father, Jim.
1946	ASF Ride Control freight bogie introduced.
1948	The Cast Armour Plant purchased from the Government, known as No.2 Plant. Business listed on Stock Exchange.
1950	Adelaide Plant commissioned.
1953	Fremantle Plant commissioned.
1954	Wodonga Plant commissioned. ESCO Manufacturing Licence signed.
1955	Port Augusta Plant commissioned.
1956	Runcorn Plant commissioned. Port Augusta Plant closed.
1963	Griffin Wheel Plant commissioned.
1964	ESCO Marketing Licensee, Equipment Distributors Pty Ltd acquired. Purchased Wilkinson Callon Plant, NZ.
1969	New moulding line commissioned at Wodonga Plant.
1970	Purchased marine equipment merchant, W. L. Bassett & Son Pty Limited. Port Hedland Plant commissioned.
1971	Bradken Malaysia 45% joint venture foundry commissioned.
1973	Purchased Ascot Iron Foundry, Sydney.
1974	Purchased Steel Company of Australia (SCOA), Melbourne.
1976	Purchased McKelvey's Bankstown Foundry. Purchased Silverwater Plant Hire.
1977	Singapore Steel 40% joint venture foundry commenced operations.
1978	Runcorn KW plant commissioned. George Bradford (son of Leslie) retired after serving 35 years as a Director. Bradken jointly owned by ANI and Comeng.
1979	Bill Kendall (son of Jim) retired after 36 years as Managing Director. Bruce Meekings appointed Chief General Manager and Chief Executive.
1982	ANI acquisition of Bradken completed.
1984	Bruce Meekings retires after 37 years. Evan Rees appointed as Chief Executive. Ipswich Plant acquired. Introduction of CAD/CAM design and pattern making.
1985	Singapore Steel closed.
1986	Evan Rees moves to ANI Corporate Office as Executive Director. Ian Bonnette appointed as Chief Executive of Bradken. Bankstown Foundry closed.
1987	Salisbury Plant acquired. No.2 Plant Alexandria closed.
1989	Acquired the North British foundry in UK. Consolidated Press Securities Limited acquires a 48% holding in ANI Limited.
1990	Bradken Head Office moved to Newcastle in a dramatic ANI restructure. ANI Products formed to merge Bradken and ANI Ruwolt mining businesses. NO.1 Plant, Alexandria; Mascot Plant; and Griffin Wheel Plant closed. SCOA Plant in Melbourne closed.
1991	Consolidated Press sells its ANI shareholdings.
1992	Marion Plant, USA commissioned.
1995	Bob Irving appointed as Chief Executive on resignation of Ian Bonnette. ANI Products disbanded. Bradken name changed to ANI Bradken.
1996	ANI Strategic Review. ANI Bradken becomes part of the new Resources and Rail Group. Marion closed.
1997	ANI Railway Transportation Group formed. National Castings Welshpool and Launceston Plants acquired. Brian Hodges becomes the new Chief Executive.
1998	Beginning of market focused business. Fremantle & Salisbury closed.
1999	Overhead reductions to return to profitability.
2000	Acquisition of ANI by Smorgon. Sold Malaysia. Sold Edgar Allen (North British foundry). Mineral Processing & ANI Engineering folded into Bradken, sites of Karrabin & Bassendean now included. Inclusion of ANI Chile.
2001	December 21, Bradken sold by Smorgon to CHAMP/ESCO/Management consortium becoming again a private company.
2002	January 29, approved capital expenditure upgrades across most plants. Bradken set the benchmark for Australian Freight Wagon manufacture at a rate of 28 wagons per week for Pilbara Rail Company.
2003	February 12, acquired assets of the Westcut business from Bucyrus Blades of Australia. October 15, acquired assets of Belford Engineering (known as Singleton).
2004	August 18, Bradken Limited listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Sales reach $400 million with 2000 employees. ESCO/Bradken celebrate 50 year prosperous relationship.
2005	April 1, acquired Roche Castings Foundry, Western Australia (known as Henderson). April 22, Mackay manufacturing facility officially opened. June 29, 2,000th iron ore wagon manufactured
2006	March 16, acquired G.W. Brown Pty Ltd, Western Australia (known as Cannington) August 7, 250th dragline bucket delivered to BMA Saraji Mine. September 21, Runcorn Foundry celebrates 50 years of manufacturing. November 14, acquired Wundowie Foundry in Western Australia. November joined Castle Harlan, Inc in acquiring 20% of AmeriCast Technologies, Inc. December 11, acquired Firth Rixson Castings Limited in Sheffield and Darlaston, United Kingdom.
2007	March 30, acquired Boogan Implement Company in Innisfail, Queensland (known as Innisfail). June 27, 4,000th iron ore wagon manufactured and delivered to Rio Tinto Iron Ore. August 6, acquired TMS Engineering in Launceston, Tasmania. September 11, acquired Roll Neck Rings in Sheffield, United Kingdom. October 18, acquired 75% of Cast Metal Services Pty Limited in Brisbane, Queensland. November 9, opened new manufacturing facility in XuZhou
2008	July 29, acquires remaining share of AmeriCast Technologies, Inc.

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