This month we would like you to meet one of ovesco’s newest team members, Mark Homann. Mark started with ovesco 15 months ago and was employed here with us as an Assistant Warehouse Manager.Mark is still in the starting stages of his career with ovesco but as a natural people person he has enjoyed getting to know his team mates and customers. As a strong self-learner and with an eagerness to get the job done, we can see Mark already offering benefits to the ovesco family and know he will exc...
By Simon Gibb
6 July 2018
The Huck BobTail’s military-grade design has not yet existed for a decade, but it already has revolutionised industrial fastening uses, from trucking to wind power to defence. The industry continues to find new uses for this versatile product every day. We proudly now offer the ultra durable and cost-effective Huck BobTail Fastener in Australia.Who Uses the Huck BobTail?For almost a decade, the Huck BobTail has proven its mettle (and metal) in the harshest industry conditions and outdoor envir...
9 April 2018
When you're choosing a latch for your lock and securing needs, you want something sturdy but easy to use. User-friendly, reliable latches are not easy to find. Luckily, we've got you covered with the Ojop 703L Over Centre Catch. Produced by renowned Swedish manufacturers, Ojop, the 703L is a highly popular medium-duty latch, complete with a base plate and 5mm countersunk holes for screwing down or riveting to a surface. For your confidence and security, the 703L comes with a safety latch - the...
By Simon Gibb
26 March 2018
Anti-Slip Tapes and Plates Should be the first step in any workplace safety plan. Slips and trips are among the top three most common workplace injuries, causing harm to thousands of Australians each year.Of course, it is the employer's responsibility to keep workers safe. Slips and trips can result in serious injuries to employees or even fatalities, so this responsibility is a serious one. What's more, a company's bottom line can be affected by lost days at work, compensation claims, lawsuits,...
By Simon Gibb
29 January 2018
Your lifejacket, or Personal Floatation Device (PFD), is the most important piece of safety equipment on your boat. Even the strongest swimmer could tire and drown after extended time in the water, and that is if you are conscious when you go in. If you fall out of the boat and hit your head on the way overboard your lifejacket will be the only thing keeping your head above water. Wearing the correct PFD for the conditions and activities you are undertaking is essential, and as such there are re...
By Simon Gibb
28 November 2017
There is always a moment you need something in the home, business, UTE or toolshed easily and quickly clamped down and safe. Strong, durable, long-lasting and easy to use The Quick Fist Ratchet Clamp is the go-to Clamp.QUICK FIST clamps are made of heavy-duty materials, and are not affected by hot or cold climates. They UV resistant which makes them perfect for all climates here in Australia.The Ratchet is a self-contained one-piece clamp with 910mm webbing has been break tested with over 90...
By Simon Gibb
28 November 2017
Strength, material type and product style all come to mind when choosing a hinge for a job. The ovesco hinge range is predominately focused towards the industrial, marine and transportation applications. Because of this focus our hinges are well suited to service trucks, RV trailers, industrial machinery, plant and equipment, agricultural machinery and various other vehicles and trailers. From Southco plastic position locating hinges through to stainless steel piano hinges ovesco stocks a co...
By Simon Gibb
20 September 2017
Your dog is your best friend. He’s been with you through thick and thin. He’s there for you through good times and bad. He’s your loyal companion, no matter what. Given all of the things your dog is to you, and all of the things that he does for you, it only makes sense that you want to bring him along on the road of life - both literally and figuratively. Think of all the adventures you will have, just you, man’s best friend, the open road, and your ute.Before you load your dog into the...
By Simon Gibb
14 September 2017
Listening to your customers is important in any business. Our customers told us that they wanted an easy system to put all of the products they needed together with minimal waste. After surveying many, and different, manufacturers and assemblers we decided to try kitting. So…what is kitting? Kitting is having all of your products customised to your needs, in one easy to access case, ready to install on your vehicle or project.How it worksAfter engineering have passed on their requirements to p...
9 August 2017
Varley is one of Newcastle’s oldest and most advanced engineering companies. They have consistently provided their customers with innovative solutions and quality in design and manufacture for over 125 years.They are in an extremely competitive market and needed a way to reduce costs, come under budget and deliver on time to meet their customers’ expectations. ovesco was able to work with the engineers to ensure that what was needed was able to be supplied. Varley and ovesco are both local c...
By Simon Gibb
8 August 2017
