Monday 15 October 2012

Branding


Let's consider for a moment the strength of a brand. How often do we find, after completing our need recognition, we enter the information search process of the purchasing cycle with the complete and utter faith that we know exactly what we need and want, only to find that we are swayed by a memorable tagline, well recognised brand and a positively swayed illusion; a brand that just because we recognise and have a positive recall of the its reputation and success, makes us pay that extra 30-40%. I, among all of you reading this, am guilty of over spending my defined budget on a product that I believe will bring greater overall value to myself or, in the corporate world, the organisation that I work for.  


Cramer and Koene hit the nail on the head in there published journal 23plusone, stating that “Although we think that decision-making about brands depends strongly on functional benefits, it all comes down to one question: how will this make me feel?” In Summary, the reason we purchase a product with a stronger brand isn’t because it will perform better on functional value, it is because the brand of the product makes us feel more satisfied with our purchase. This derives the question, where does price difference start to outweigh the value of the brand? The simple answer is that this relies on two factors, one intrinsic and the other extrinsic. The intrinsic factor is the overall strength of the brand, how well the company has grown the brand and been able to create value in its grouped target market. The extrinsic factor is personal preference and individual criterion, which is uncontrollable from a business perspective and cannot be changed through holistic attempts at strengthening the brand.

How does all this relate to PowerLink and the generator industry you say?

Recent strategic marketing initiatives have changed the intrinsic, controllable brand image that PowerLink wishes to portray about the company’s products. Instead of a prior holistic approach to marketing, forming mixed messages and recognisable flaws in the branding armour; marketing efforts are now defined by whether they are aimed at distributors, or aimed at end-users. By segmenting our marketing and branding initiatives, we are better prepared to shape more realistic value for both segments, growing the overall value of the brand by breaking it down into parts and then increasing the value of those parts. So in relation to Cramer and Koene’s 23plusone, each individual activity is assessed to consider how each segment can obtain value from it, and how the company can shape and manipulate the way in which messages are delivered, to increase the positive feelings towards the brand.
 
For more information on PowerLink power generation products visit our website at www.powerlinkworld.com     

Thursday 11 October 2012

PowerLink at the Goldfields Mining Expo 2012



Powerlink is a world leading manufacturer of industrial equipment, specialising in power generation and air compression machinery. Through more than ten years’ industry experience, Powerlink has become the most innovative and reputable brand in; Diesel Generators, Portable Generators, Lighting Towers, Air Compressors.

With production plants located in China and the UK, hosting over 100 engineers in the R&D department, Powerlink not only produces standardised products, but also customizes machinery according to client requests.
 
In the upcoming Goldfields Mining Expo Powerlink will be exhibiting three groups of new and innovative products.

Diesel Generators- GMS1375S-R
 

Powerlink offers a spectrum of diesel generators with output ratings ranging from 5.5kVA to 2250kVA. Powerlink uses Cummins, Perkins, Kubota and Powerlink engines in all diesel generators.

Mining Specs lighting towers- ALT6600A

The superior performance of this lighting tower ensures stable and reliable lighting for any mining or urban project site. Metal halide lights provide ample lighting with 12kW’s of power generated by the 15kVA rated engine.

Diesel Generated Air Compressors- PSA74KD

Powerlink provides a large range of Diesel air compressor (60CFM to 1011CFM) and Electrical Air Compressors (22CFM to 380CFM).

With over 60,000 Powerlink generator sets and other machineries used globally, Powerlink products are fast becoming the number one choice for commercial industries such as: mining, manufacturing, construction, telecom and military etc. Powerlink epitomises innovation, quality and large scale production in reaching current scales of economy.

 

Tuesday 18 September 2012

Never go unsatisfied with PowerLink Quality


Never go unsatisfied with PowerLink Quality


Powerlink is a world leading manufacturer of industrial equipment, specialising in power generation and air compression machinery. Through more than ten years’ industry experience, Powerlink has become the most innovative and reputable brand in; Diesel Generators, Portable Generators, Lighting Towers, Air Compressors.

With production plants located in China and the UK, hosting over 100 engineers in the R&D department, Powerlink not only produces standardised products, but also customizes machinery according to client requests.

In the upcoming Goldfields Mining Expo Powerlink will be exhibiting three groups of new and innovative products.  
Diesel Generators- GMS1375S-R

Powerlink offers a spectrum of diesel generators with output ratings ranging from 5.5kVA to 2250kVA. Powerlink uses Cummins, Perkins, Kubota and Powerlink engines in all diesel generators.
Mining Specs lighting towers- ALT15000A
The superior performance of this lighting tower ensures stable and reliable lighting for any mining site. Metal halide lights provide ample lighting with 12kW’s of power generated by the 15kVA rated engine.
Diesel Generated Air Compressors- PSA74KD
 
 
Powerlink provides a large range of Diesel air compressor (60CFM to 1011CFM) and Electrical Air Compressors (22CFM to 380CFM).
With over 60,000 Powerlink generator sets and other machineries used globally, Powerlink products are fast becoming the number one choice for commercial industries such as: mining, manufacturing, construction, telecom and military etc. Powerlink epitomises innovation, quality and large scale production in reaching current scales of economy.

For more information Contact our team on 02 8858 9688 OR visit our website at www.powerlinkworld.com

          9/8 Gladstone Road Castle Hill NSW 2154

Sunday 2 September 2012

Mining and Engineering NSW 2012: A Great Success for Power Link


On the 28th August 2012, PowerLink Australia exhibited a range of products to the New South Wales mining community  at the 2012 Mining and Engineering  Exhibition held in Newcastle.

The show was a great success with a large number of high profile and important members of the NSW mining community visiting Power Link at stand 5010. Essential to the success of the show was it’s ability to allow us access to the decision makers and influencers in the decision making process for a number of large distributors, rental companies and mining sites.

One of the key requirements of success at the show was based around how well we could display the Power Link brand to potential clients, as well as emphasise our growth and dominance in  the industry to existing distribution partners and end-users. After-all, security  and trust in the brand is one of Power Link’s main goals  to gain higher brand value among all customers and business partners.

Another important development was the quality of information that was collected over the three days. Local information for the Hunter region rental market and mining industry will become increasingly valuable  in modifying Power Link’s range of Australian specification products for these industries.

With the presence of experienced sales staff from Power Link Australia, as well as Powerlite sales representative Ken Fackler, the company was able to supply on site information to all queries and questions regarding Power Link’s product range.

As a whole, if  we take into consideration the site location, right next to the entrance and exit, and marketing activities, such as promotional girls and audio visual displays, the show was very successful from both a branding and leads generation perspective.

Thanks to Mining and Engineering New South Wales for organising an excellent event, that was well worth attending., and thanks to all the Power Link team for helping to strengthen the brand that we have created here in Australia.

 

Wednesday 15 August 2012

Customer Care


PowerLink Customer Care



Our promise at PowerLink is to provide you with the highest availability of equipment, delivered at competitive prices of the initial cost outlay, and the lowest possible cost of long-term operations and maintenance. In order to achieve this we provide the highest level of customer service and most efficient product and informational distribution system, centred on meeting the needs, objectives and requirements of all customers.

Our knowledgeable and friendly team are dedicated to delivering the most efficient response to any questions, spare part orders or extended product enquiries that may arise during the life time of any PowerLink provided product. A holistic approach to our customers enables PowerLink to provide the optimum level of support, regardless of whether we receive a simple ‘how to’ query or a large purchase order.

PowerLink aims to be your long term business partner, guaranteeing the most efficient, top performing and economical products with the highest lifetime value. 

‘PowerLink is your partner for all things power’
www.powerlinkworld.com

Achieving Sustainable Growth at PowerLink


Achieving sustainable growth at PowerLink

 

PowerLink takes strides to become a globally sustainable company. This is achieved through environmental, social and economic methods of sustainable development, with a focus on a shared vision and goals.

PowerLink’s vision is to become one of the world’s leading brands in generation and air compression equipment, whilst promoting the image and status of China’s industrial products in an international market.

You can follow PowerLink’s corporate responsibility initiatives as well as growth and development plan on our website www.powerlinkworld.com or alternatively through our social media pages at the below links.




Thursday 9 August 2012

The Power of YouTube and Social Media



According to YouTube.com, the website sees four billion video views globally every day with 1 hours worth of video uploaded every second. It is farfetched to think that such a simple concept of sharing opinions and views via an online video database, would be the second largest search engine in the world right after Google.

Based on the overwhelming size of the YouTube database, it would be senseless not to use this media channel as a brand building, brand strengthening and value distribution system. However, before diving straight into the abyss that is social media, it is absolutely essential to strategise and consolidate a group of core messages and values that you want customers/ potential customers to regularly assoicate with your brand. At PowerLink we have designed a four point check list to determine whether or not a message to be distributed through this channel will satisfy our ideal branding strategy and market position.

1. Does the message reflect our companies mission statement?
2. Does the message educate the core values of the product and brand?
3. Will this message strengthen the current brand message or possibly shape and change it? If so, to what extent will it be shaped and changed, and is this ideal?
4. Will this message create value?

Asking these four questions helps us to understand whether the content we are issuing to our market, is valuable to them as a consumer/client and/or does the collateral add value to our business.

Below you can find the link to PowerLink's YouTube channel which shows a series of videos that have been scrutinised under these 4 check list points, as well as thoroughly analysed on the value to PowerLink and customers.