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Telford Smith // Machinery & Engineered Solutions For 100 years Telford Smith has supplied new & used processing machinery for extrusion, moulding.

“Just collect more organics” sounds simple.Processing contaminated food waste at scale is a very different story.As FOGO...
11/06/2026

“Just collect more organics” sounds simple.

Processing contaminated food waste at scale is a very different story.

As FOGO programs expand, many facilities are running into the same operational problems:
• plastic contamination
• packaged food waste
• inconsistent feedstock
• downstream processing pressure

This is why more operators are reassessing preprocessing and depackaging infrastructure.

Telford Smith explores what’s changing across the sector.

Read the article: https://www.telfordsmith.com.au/blog.asp?blog=How-FOGO-Expansion-Is-Increasing-Pressure-On-Organics-Infrastructure&PreviewID=324

10/06/2026

The cheapest recycling system can sometimes become the most expensive decision long term.

Why?

Because operational costs rarely show up clearly in the original machine quote.

Commissioning, contamination variability, labour requirements, downtime and future expansion often determine whether a system performs well years later.

This practical guide explores what businesses should really consider before investing in waste management equipment.

Read the article: https://www.telfordsmith.com.au/blog.asp?blog=How-Much-Does-Waste-Management-Equipment-Really-Cost-A-Practical-Guide-For-Australian-Businesses&PreviewID=326

The most interesting part of the instant asset write-off conversation isn’t the tax deduction.It’s why so many businesse...
08/06/2026

The most interesting part of the instant asset write-off conversation isn’t the tax deduction.

It’s why so many businesses suddenly feel pressure to upgrade equipment.

Labour shortages, downtime, maintenance costs and workflow inefficiencies are forcing many operations to rethink “getting by” with ageing machinery.

This article explores what’s driving EOFY equipment discussions across Australian manufacturing and recycling industries.

Read the full article: https://www.telfordsmith.com.au/blog.asp?blog=How-The-$20000-Instant-Asset-Write-Off-Could-Help-Australian-Manufacturers-Upgrade-Equipment-Before-EOFY&PreviewID=325

04/06/2026

A lot of Australian businesses are delaying equipment upgrades right now.

The problem is ageing machinery rarely gets cheaper to maintain.

Downtime, labour pressure and inconsistent production can quietly cost far more over time than many businesses realise.

With the proposed $20,000 instant asset write-off attracting attention before EOFY, many manufacturers and recyclers are reassessing equipment upgrades they previously pushed aside.

This article looks at what businesses should actually consider before making EOFY decisions.

Read more: https://www.telfordsmith.com.au/blog.asp?blog=How-The-$20000-Instant-Asset-Write-Off-Could-Help-Australian-Manufacturers-Upgrade-Equipment-Before-EOFY&PreviewID=325

03/06/2026

FOGO volumes are growing fast across Australia and New Zealand.

But many processors are discovering the real challenge starts after collection.

Contamination, packaged food waste and inconsistent feedstock are putting serious pressure on downstream organics infrastructure.

For councils, composters and waste operators, preprocessing and depackaging systems are becoming a much bigger conversation.

This article explores why.

Read more: https://www.telfordsmith.com.au/blog.asp?blog=How-FOGO-Expansion-Is-Increasing-Pressure-On-Organics-Infrastructure&PreviewID=324

“How much does recycling equipment cost?”It sounds like a simple question.Usually, it isn’t.The real long-term cost ofte...
01/06/2026

“How much does recycling equipment cost?”

It sounds like a simple question.
Usually, it isn’t.

The real long-term cost often has less to do with the machine itself and more to do with:
• contamination
• labour
• downtime
• maintenance access
• throughput bottlenecks
• scalability

This article breaks down what businesses commonly underestimate when investing in waste and recycling equipment.

Read more: https://www.telfordsmith.com.au/blog.asp?blog=How-Much-Does-Waste-Management-Equipment-Really-Cost-A-Practical-Guide-For-Australian-Businesses&PreviewID=326

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