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Sydney Morning Herald
23-07-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
The warning sign about Chinese steel before Kew pool roof collapse
Lab testing detected 'inconsistencies' in the Chinese steel used to support the roof of a $73 million Melbourne public pool before it caved in during a construction collapse, a court has heard. A court heard imported steel used by construction company ADCO to build the Kew Recreation Centre was found to have a range of issues, including insufficient yield stress, tensile strength and excessive aluminium. The company's procurement manager, responsible for sourcing the steel, told the Melbourne Magistrates' Court that late changes to plans for the trusses were also not resubmitted for approval as it would have caused a 'big financial and time impact' for its client, the City of Boroondara. The roof of the $73 million Kew Recreation Centre redevelopment on High Street caved in at 10pm on October 20, 2022, causing a deafening bang locals likened to an explosion. Twisted metal members, which had been holding up the roof, fell from both sides. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has filed 18 charges against ADCO Group and its director John Conroy following a two-year investigation into the major construction collapse. After ADCO's procurement manager Richard Zhang failed to provide a witness statement, the VBA applied to the court to conduct a compulsory examination of him. Under cross-examination from VBA council Chris Carr, KC, on Wednesday, Zhang said senior ADCO engineers raised concerns about the accuracy of mill certificates for imported steel they had used on previous projects and, as a result, agreed the material for the Kew pool would need to be independently tested by Australian labs. He said the testing was undertaken when the steel arrived in Australia after his role on the project had finished, though he was still included in email chains that raised concerns about the steel before the collapse.
The Age
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Age
The warning sign about Chinese steel before Kew pool roof collapse
Lab testing detected 'inconsistencies' in the Chinese steel used to support the roof of a $73 million Melbourne public pool before it caved in during a construction collapse, a court has heard. A court heard imported steel used by construction company ADCO to build the Kew Recreation Centre was found to have a range of issues, including insufficient yield stress, tensile strength and excessive aluminium. The company's procurement manager, responsible for sourcing the steel, told the Melbourne Magistrates' Court that late changes to plans for the trusses were also not resubmitted for approval as it would have caused a 'big financial and time impact' for its client, the City of Boroondara. The roof of the $73 million Kew Recreation Centre redevelopment on High Street caved in at 10pm on October 20, 2022, causing a deafening bang locals likened to an explosion. Twisted metal members, which had been holding up the roof, fell from both sides. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has filed 18 charges against ADCO Group and its director John Conroy following a two-year investigation into the major construction collapse. After ADCO's procurement manager Richard Zhang failed to provide a witness statement, the VBA applied to the court to conduct a compulsory examination of him. Under cross-examination from VBA council Chris Carr, KC, on Wednesday, Zhang said senior ADCO engineers raised concerns about the accuracy of mill certificates for imported steel they had used on previous projects and, as a result, agreed the material for the Kew pool would need to be independently tested by Australian labs. He said the testing was undertaken when the steel arrived in Australia after his role on the project had finished, though he was still included in email chains that raised concerns about the steel before the collapse.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Scanfil Expands in Northern US by Acquiring ADCO Circuits
DETROIT, June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scanfil, Europe's largest public Electronics Manufacturing Service company, is excited to announce the acquisition of 80% of ADCO Circuits Inc. ("ADCO"), a leading Electronics Manufacturing Service company based in the Greater Detroit area, Michigan. This strategic acquisition enhances Scanfil's offering and geographical reach in the USA. Currently, Scanfil operates one electronics and system integration plant in Atlanta, Georgia. ADCO brings substantial expertise in electronics and box build manufacturing with a strong presence in Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. ADCO's focus on complex assemblies aligns perfectly with Scanfil's offering. The innovative ADCOproto web based platform delivers fast prototypes to support engineers' development work. It will significantly enhance Scanfil's service portfolio to existing and new customers. "We are thrilled to welcome ADCO and Marc to the Scanfil family. This acquisition allows us to expand our footprint in the USA significantly. Combined with our investments in the Atlanta plant's electronics manufacturing capabilities, we can more than double our turnover in the USA," says Scanfil's CEO Christophe Sut. "ADCO brings two generations of expertise, long-standing customer relationships, skilled employees, and modern manufacturing technology, which will create tremendous synergies with Atlanta operations." ADCO's team of 120 employees along with an advanced manufacturing facility will further enhance Scanfil's production capabilities. Automated inventory management, advanced production and test systems make it an ideal partner for demanding customers. "ADCO is excited to enter a new, long-term phase of growth that partnering with Scanfil allows. We share the same values, and together ADCO is better positioned to seize market opportunities. Customers and employees can expect business as usual, but with additional capabilities and growth opportunities," commented Marc Damman, President of ADCO The closing of the deal is subject to regulatory approval in the USA, which is expected to be granted in Q3 2025. The purchase price for 80% of the shares is USD 15.5 million. Marc Damman, the President of ADCO, will retain 20% of the shares. Scanfil will host an online presentation of the transaction at 8.30 a.m. CDT on 11 June. The online event can be accessed: Scanfil in brief Scanfil plc is Europe's largest listed provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), with a turnover of EUR 780 million in 2024. The company serves global sector leaders in the customer segments of Industrial, Energy & Cleantech, and Medtech & Life Science. Scanfil's services include design services, prototype manufacture, design for manufacturability (DFM) services, test development, supply chain and logistics services, circuit board assembly, manufacture of subsystems and components, and complex systems integration services. Scanfil's objective is to grow customer value by improving their competitiveness and by being their primary supply chain partner and long-term manufacturing partner internationally. Scanfil's longest-standing customer account has continued for more than 40 years. The company has global supply capabilities and eleven production facilities across four continents. ADCO Circuits ADCO Circuits, Inc., established in 1981 in Rochester Hills, Michigan, provides electronic design and circuit board assembly services to a wide range of companies in the industrial, medical, automotive, telecommunications, and aerospace/military equipment markets. ADCO is ISO 9001, AS9100D, and IATF16949 certified, and compliant to ISO 13485. As a full-service turnkey supplier of custom electronics, ADCO offers support from design and prototyping to new product introduction and full-rate production. View source version on Contacts For additional information:Christophe Sut, CEO of ScanfilTel. +46 721 51 75 Pasi Hiedanpää, Investor Relations and Communications Director of ScanfilTel. +358 50 378 Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Scanfil Expands in Northern US by Acquiring ADCO Circuits
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scanfil, Europe's largest public Electronics Manufacturing Service company, is excited to announce the acquisition of 80% of ADCO Circuits Inc. ('ADCO'), a leading Electronics Manufacturing Service company based in the Greater Detroit area, Michigan. This strategic acquisition enhances Scanfil's offering and geographical reach in the USA. Currently, Scanfil operates one electronics and system integration plant in Atlanta, Georgia. ADCO brings substantial expertise in electronics and box build manufacturing with a strong presence in Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. ADCO's focus on complex assemblies aligns perfectly with Scanfil's offering. The innovative ADCOproto web based platform delivers fast prototypes to support engineers' development work. It will significantly enhance Scanfil's service portfolio to existing and new customers. 'We are thrilled to welcome ADCO and Marc to the Scanfil family. This acquisition allows us to expand our footprint in the USA significantly. Combined with our investments in the Atlanta plant's electronics manufacturing capabilities, we can more than double our turnover in the USA,' says Scanfil's CEO Christophe Sut. 'ADCO brings two generations of expertise, long-standing customer relationships, skilled employees, and modern manufacturing technology, which will create tremendous synergies with Atlanta operations.' ADCO's team of 120 employees along with an advanced manufacturing facility will further enhance Scanfil's production capabilities. Automated inventory management, advanced production and test systems make it an ideal partner for demanding customers. 'ADCO is excited to enter a new, long-term phase of growth that partnering with Scanfil allows. We share the same values, and together ADCO is better positioned to seize market opportunities. Customers and employees can expect business as usual, but with additional capabilities and growth opportunities,' commented Marc Damman, President of ADCO The closing of the deal is subject to regulatory approval in the USA, which is expected to be granted in Q3 2025. The purchase price for 80% of the shares is USD 15.5 million. Marc Damman, the President of ADCO, will retain 20% of the shares. Scanfil will host an online presentation of the transaction at 8.30 a.m. CDT on 11 June. The online event can be accessed: Scanfil in brief Scanfil plc is Europe's largest listed provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), with a turnover of EUR 780 million in 2024. The company serves global sector leaders in the customer segments of Industrial, Energy & Cleantech, and Medtech & Life Science. Scanfil's services include design services, prototype manufacture, design for manufacturability (DFM) services, test development, supply chain and logistics services, circuit board assembly, manufacture of subsystems and components, and complex systems integration services. Scanfil's objective is to grow customer value by improving their competitiveness and by being their primary supply chain partner and long-term manufacturing partner internationally. Scanfil's longest-standing customer account has continued for more than 40 years. The company has global supply capabilities and eleven production facilities across four continents. ADCO Circuits ADCO Circuits, Inc., established in 1981 in Rochester Hills, Michigan, provides electronic design and circuit board assembly services to a wide range of companies in the industrial, medical, automotive, telecommunications, and aerospace/military equipment markets. ADCO is ISO 9001, AS9100D, and IATF16949 certified, and compliant to ISO 13485. As a full-service turnkey supplier of custom electronics, ADCO offers support from design and prototyping to new product introduction and full-rate production.
Perth Now
30-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Perth stadium to get waterslide, aquatic facility
The latest overseas imports for WA cricket have been revealed. More than 450 fibreglass and steel components imported from Turkey are being put in place at the WACA Ground to form its new waterslide. The red fibreglass sections will form the shape of a cricket ball, complete with white stitching along the loop. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Each piece will be meticulously craned-in and then secured by contractor ADCO in the four-week operation, with the arch alone weighing more than 800 kilograms. The waterslide will be tested once installed and is expected to open to the public in November. It is intended to be the centrepiece of the aquatic facility being developed as part of the WACA Ground Improvement Project. Other features will include a six-lane outdoor 50m pool overlooking the pitch, an indoor learn-to-swim pool, and a family-friendly splash pad. The WACA Ground Improvement Project is jointly funded by the Federal and State governments and the City of Perth in partnership with WA Cricket and Cricket Australia as part of the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal.
