Naming Rights Sponsor

Downlands Art Exhibition 2019-2024

Russell Mineral Equipment – RME Global

John-Russell

It is always a great privilege for RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) to support the Downlands Art Exhibition which showcases our creative community.

Our community is very important to RME. It holds a prominent place in RME’s history and future. Founded here in 1985, our company has thrived due to the contributions of countless individuals from our community. Over the past 40 years, their dedication and hard work have enabled RME to become the trusted OEM and supplier of mill relining systems globally.

Our Toowoomba community has also been instrumental in driving innovation at RME. The contributions of our team members have led to numerous inventions and patents that have transformed the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of mineral processing operations world-wide.

We recently won the innovation award at the Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference for our new robotised system that moves reline crews out of the hazardous confines of the mill and out of harm’s way during relining – a first in the world safety capability.

It is advancements like these that continue to create fulfilling employment experiences and career opportunities for our staff, who are based in 13 regional centres worldwide.

There are a great many synergies between RME’s work and that of our artists. At the outset, the vibrant colours used by artists come from our ground. From the rich hues of red oxide, ochre, and umber, to the brilliant blues of lapis lazuli and cobalt blue, paint pigments, and indeed most of their ingredients, originate from minerals extracted through mining and processed through grinding.

Moreover, both art and engineering also reflect the human spirit. Artists create to tell important stories, bridge cultural divides, evoke emotion and capture life’s beauty, while engineers embrace creativity in shaping practical solutions that drive progress and discovery. Both disciplines are essential for improving the human condition and the world around us. This shared endeavour is why we are grateful for our partnership with Downlands.

In closing, we would like to pay tribute to the remarkable artists showing their works at this year’s event, as well as the organisers and numerous sponsors who make the Downlands Art Exhibition possible year after year. During this Carnival of Flowers, we encourage everyone to visit this wonderful exhibition and support our talented artists.

 

Dr John Russell – Founder, Executive Chairman and Chief Engineer

 On behalf of everyone at RME