Zoo News: December 2024

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From Tom Atherton – CEO

CeoWelcome to the December edition of Zoo News

Is it just me or does it feel like the older we get the faster the years seem to go!! As 2024 draws to a close, firstly I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful customers for your ongoing support and of course our wonderful staff for their tireless efforts throughout the year.

As we strive to stay ahead of the curve and continue to improve the services that we provide, 2025 will see vast improvements to many areas of the business which include service and manufacturing scheduling optimisation, remote AV training capacity for both staff and customers, product refinements reducing downtime just to name a few. We also eagerly anticipate some new product and services releases throughout the new year so be on the lookout for these.

From me to you, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hopefully you can enjoy some time off to spend with friends and family as we look forward to working with you all again in 2025.

Tom Atherton | CEO

 

Join our popular CSSD Study Days

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Our resident CSSD Experts, Leyenda Barrett & Brett Benz

 

Offering an opportunity for new and experienced CSSD staff to learn about steam and low-temperature sterilisation, mechanical decontamination and validation while getting hands-on with the equipment. The day also includes a tour of the facilities where our world-class sterilizers are manufactured.

Plus, you’ll have the chance to meet our dedicated customer service team!

Location:

Atherton Head Office, 372-376 Darebin Road, Alphington. Victoria

Limited Numbers: Reserve your spot!

Call our Clinical Education Specialist Leyenda Barrett on 0472 809 637 or email; lbarrett@atherton.com.au

Dates for 2025

  • Thursday 6th March

  • Thursday 5th June

  • Thursday 11th September

  • Thursday 4th December

Additional Information:

Tea and coffee along with a light lunch will be provided.

 

 

 

What’s Been Happening at Atherton?

Jon Walton’s Retirement – Tasmania

Jon Walton is retiring after contributing 10 years of dedicated service to Atherton in Tasmania.

It’s clear that Jon has been a valuable member of the team, fostering growth and building strong relationships with customers throughout his time with the company. We’re sure he will be greatly missed, but we hope he enjoys a well-deserved rest and many exciting adventures ahead.

Congratulations to Craig Chad on taking over as the Service Manager in Tasmania. We wish him all the best in his new role, and we are confident that he will continue to uphold the high standards set by Jon and contribute positively to the team.

Tasmania Service Team (L to R) Ben Zalmstra, Craig Chad, Jason McNally and Jon Walton

Tasmania Service Team (L to R) Ben Zalmstra, Craig Chad, Jason McNally and Jon Walton

 

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(L to R) Ben Zalmstra, Craig Chad (Manager), Jason McNally, Alison Little (Account Manager TAS), Tom Atherton (CEO), Jon Walton and Martin Harrison (National Service Operations Manager)

 

 

 

ACIPC 2024 International Conference – Melbourne Conference Centre

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ACIPC 2024 International Conference – Melbourne Conference Centre

 

Atherton were proud to join the action this year, alongside some of the world’s leading experts in Infection Control and Prevention, showcasing the Duck bedpan and Platypus IQ3 utensil washer disinfectors and consumables.

 

 

 

Australian Health Design Conference

A big thank you to the organising team for delivering a stellar lineup of speakers who truly inspired us to stay “ahead of the curve” in healthcare design and technology.

A special shoutout to Ashish, our NSW State Account Manager, for his outstanding presentation on Atherton’s autonomous robot range at the event—it was great to see such positive engagement from the audience!

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(L to R) Ashish Bhatia, Scott Tattersall – (Account Managers NSW), Jean Danre (National Sales Manager)

 

 

 

 

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During the holiday Season we will be closed on:

  • Wednesday December 25th

  • Thursday December 26th

  • Wednesday January 1st

Atherton Sales and Service will be available 24/7 throughout the holiday period including public holidays.

Phone 1300 580 870

For sales enquiries email: salesandservice@atherton.com.au

Wishing you a happy & safe festive season from all the team at Atherton

Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS

2025 Atherton Study Days

Melbourne

Date: Thursday 6th March 2025

Date: Thursday 5th June 2025

Date: Thursday 11th September 2025

Date: Thursday 4th December 2025

Location: Atherton Head Office, 372-376 Darebin Road, Alphington. Victoria

 

 

 

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