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Balmoral Engineering - Leland Snow Innovation Awards Night 2018

24 August 2018

Hosted annually by The Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia, this is a multi day event which includes a Trade Show, Workshops and Key Note Speakers and brings together much of the Aerial Agricultural Industry providing an important source of new ideas and information.

The event culminates in a Gala Dinner and Awards night. Jim Hirsch from Air Tractor USA flew out to be a part of the proceedings and presented the prestigious Leland Snow Innovation Award to Balmoral Engineering for their commitment to the field of safety and innovation with their new Warning Marker (ROTAMARKA) product seen adjacent. Its three dimensional rotating design can be seen from any angle of approach and increases the level of perception for pilots and industry when installed on Power Lines as a visual indicator.

Jim Hirsch seen below (left) presenting the Leland Snow Innovation Award to Gordon Hedges of Balmoral Engineering.

Phil Hurst, the CEO of AAAA (Aerial Application Association of Australia), is the driving force behind the event, the success of which is testimony to his passion and commitment to the industry.

The Trade Show was beneficial to both suppliers and industry participants with new products and concepts on offer.

Below, Enzo Mesiti (centre) from Balmoral Engineering "talking shop" with Jim Hirsch - Air Tractor USA (left).

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