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INSTANT ASSET WRITE OFF EXTENSION TO ASSIST AUSSIE BUSINESSES IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

21st October 2020 • While Australian businesses are still facing the challenges of the global coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Government has announced an extension to the Tax Break – Instant Asset Write Off Scheme during the handing down of the Federal budget on October 6th 2020.This extension continues the support that allow businesses the cash flow to invest in […]

WHY BUY AN INGERSOLL RAND COMPRESSOR FROM CAPS?

30th January 2015 • Company We are often asked what the benefits are of buying our Ingersoll Rand reciprocating, rotary screw and centrifugal compressors, so we have developed this quick overview for your reference, along with a video about our range! TIME-PROVEN TECHNOLOGY Over its 110 year history, Ingersoll Rand has firmly established itself as a global frontrunner in the design […]

THE FALSE ECONOMY OF AIR COMPRESSOR NEGLECT

18th May 2015 • Company The old adage that prevention is better than cure appears to be relevant when considering the topic of air compressor maintenance and service.  In the 70s, US car filter manufacturer, FRAM, aired a memorable ad campaign featuring a mechanic in grease-stained overalls standing next to a car with a burned out engine. As a prospective […]

KOHLER POWER GENERATORS IMPLEMENTED IN LANDMARK PROJECT

06th May 2014 • Company We’re proud of the service that we provide to many of our happy customers, here’s a case study from one of our power generation clients. BACKGROUND Our client was the world’s first Shariah-compliant data centre fund, and has formed a joint venture with a leading telecommunications company to own, managing and operate a data centre […]

PORTABLE MINE COMPRESSOR SAFETY IN A BOX

07th November 2012 • Company The Airman PDS185 box type portable air compressor is designed to improve safety and ergonomics in the arduous mining, construction and rental industries and is available exclusively from CAPS Australia, the largest independently-owned compressed air company in Australia. The Airman PDS185 features a control panel situated at the operator’s chest height when the machine is mounted on […]

CAPS AWARDED BIGGEST CONTRACT IN COMPANY HISTORY

08th July 2014 • Company CAPS Australia is positioning itself as a growing force in power generation, having just announced a landmark contract win for providing a turnkey supply of generators and associated systems for the entire Barangaroo South precinct—the commercial centre of Sydney’s largest redevelopment project this century. The contract, conceivably the most significant in CAPS’ 34 year history, […]

WHAT’S YOUR BACKUP POWER PLAN THIS CYCLONE SEASON?

10th December 2015 • Company Do you live in an area affected by cyclones? Although there are many well-documented ways you can prepare your home or business for the storm season, one thing that is often overlooked is the impact that power outages can have on your comfort, livelihood and safety. Power outages are an inevitable and frustrating side-effect of the storm […]

10 ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR

24th August 2020 • Company With the end of the financial year in the not too distant future, it is almost certain that your company’s accounts department will be asking you to look at possible cost savings with all of your plant and equipment. With 10 to 15 percent of all industrial electricity used generates compressed air, and servicing and […]