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Our team is based in four states in Australia, but we come together online daily to do The Age Daily Quiz, with 15 questions each comprising of three stages: easy, moderate and hard.The daily questions are compiled by different quizmasters, and if you are up for a real challenge, Wednesday is the day, when Harry Hollingsworth is the quizmaster – we call this “Harry Hollingsworth Horror.” At the end of the week, we do “Double Dip Friday,” when we tackle both the Superquiz and the Travel Quiz. Now this all meant to be a bit of fun, so we do engage in some “active encouragement” to help

In this blog post, we discuss the importance of product quality and how ADM determines whether a product is suitable for sale to our customers. From the day Glenn Bates formed ADM Systems in 1986, the quality of customer service and products has been at the heart of what we do. We are not just about getting the sale. We want any solution we offer to be fit for purpose and to be able to offer that solution at a fair price. This means product assessment and quality testing are of a high priority to us. Before we introduce a new product to the market, we assess the supplier to ensure that they

In today’s fast-paced world, we spend a significant portion of our lives at work. While performing our everyday tasks, the presence of our furry companions can alter our work environments in ever better ways. Here at ADM, we understand that our pets are more than just fun, furry colleagues; they can enhance our general wellbeing and satisfaction in our work. Why should companies introduce pets at the office? The shift towards pet-friendly offices isn't just a passing trend; it's a response to the growing understanding of how animals can enhance our daily experiences, especially in the

As we officially bid winter goodbye, let's wrap up with the biggest industry news the tech world has recently seen. The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) – no, this is not a computer game. If you are a PC user and have not yet encountered this, consider yourself lucky. BSOD is a blue screen displayed by Microsoft Windows if the PC meets a fatal error that it can’t resolve quickly. On 19 July 2024, the world saw an IT catastrophe that would cost the Fortune 500 companies an estimated $5.4 billion in damages. CrowdStrike, a US-based cybersecurity firm, released a problematic update for its Falcon

This month, ADM celebrated a milestone with the QLD branch relocating to a brand new office and warehouse at 1/22 French Avenue, Brendale. As we continued to expand, we recognised the need for a larger space to accommodate the growing team and meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our new facility allows us the extra space to deliver high-quality service, making sure that you receive the best support from ADM. Our new location is not only more accessible, but also enables us to stock a wider selection of power supplies, industrial sensors and other essential items. At ADM, we take pride in

Sometimes an off the shelf product just isn’t quite right. Did you know that ADM is able to offer a bespoke solution or customised products.To give you an idea of what we can do, here are some of the ways that we have recently helped customers: 3D printed terminal covers for DIN rail power supplies. Modified irradiator cradle to ensure backward compatibility of a new model dosimeter. 3D printed bespoke mounting for temperature and level sensor to be mounted in locomotive gearbox. Customised output and input cables on power supplies. Presetting equipment prior to dispatch. These are just a few

LED Drivers can last a long time under the correct conditions, so we’ve put this article together to highlight what conditions users need to adhere to ensure their LED drivers can live a healthy life and avoid premature failures in outdoor conditions. Key Takeaways Use weatherproof Cable Joiners MEAN WELL CJ04 series Weatherproof Cable Joiners or the Power Source WCC20-2-SC cable connectors. Avoid Risk of Corrosion. Avoid mounting LED Driver near weather exposure. Avoid mounting LED Driver on surfaces in contact with weather e.g. brick or concrete walls with exposure to rain. Preventing

One of the positives to come from the last 2 years of COVID has been an increased focus on how we best create and maintain healthy and comfortable work environments for staff.At ADM, this has led to several changes in our workplaces (which has included some building modifications in our VIC and WA offices) – but also an enthusiasm for looking to looking for ways to improve all aspects of workspaces. We have recently completed the ‘rollout’ of Delos air purifiers at all ADM locations – using a combination of large area purifiers (in our large Victorian reception, customer service, and office

How Did it all Begin? On 18th November 1986 ADM Systems Pty Ltd was born.The company was originally a partnership between the owner of Analogue and Digital Measurement and Glenn Bates hence the name. Glenn had worked for 13 years for a company importing electronics, called Parameters, before deciding that he would like to set up his own business. In the beginning Glenn would visit many international trade shows, looking for quality industrial products that were suited to the Australian market and early on the product line up included: Powerline filters. Load Cells. Level Gauges. Magnetic

ADM Systems has a long and proud tradition of supporting our local communities.ADM is a firm believer in creating strong communities, which only happens when we all play our part. Here are some of the initiatives we have taken: Supporting Local Schools For many years ADM has sponsored several local primary schools in our local community.This is an ongoing commitment, and it is an honour and privilege to support schools in our local community. As a result of ADM’s sponsorship, schools can finance the purchase of books, uniforms, and special equipment for their students, as well as financially