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Thales is a global technology leader for the Aerospace, Space, Defence, Security and Transport markets. In 2009, the company generated revenues of 12.8 billion euros (equivalent to A$18.8 billion) with 68,000 employees in 50 countries. With its 25,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers as local partners. Visit www.thalesgroup.com for more information Thales Australia is a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Force and is also present in commercial sectors ranging from air traffic management to security systems and services. Employing around 3,500 people in over 35 sites across the country, Thales Australia recorded revenues of more than A$1 billion in 2009. Our propellants are distributed under the trading name of ADI Powders to maintain our links to over 120 years of experience in ammunition manufacture and nearly 100 years of powder production. The company can trace its roots to the Colonial Ammunition Company (1888, Footscray, Victoria) and the Cordite Factory (1911, Maribyrnong, Victoria). Since then we have seen many changes, but one constant has been our commitment to providing quality ammunition and components for use in the defence of our country. Our ammunition and propellant capabilities have kept pace with rapid developments in applied technology. Our expertise and capability in energetic materials is second-to-none in our region. It now includes the production of:
Australia's sporting shooters who choose to reload have used ADI Powders for some years now. They are available on the Australian market as a direct result of our defence commitment; they are used by discerning shooters across the globe as a result of our international partnership. We are sure that our commitment to quality, innovation and our customers will see us at the forefront of powder development and manufacture for many years to come. ADI Powders ADI Powders cater for the full range of burning rate requirements from the fast burning handgun and shotgun powders to the very slow large calibre rifle powders. The shotgun powders are disc powders, double base in composition, covering a wide range of applications in 12, 20 and 28 gauge loads. All the shotgun powders are exceptionally clean burning. ADI handgun powders are smaller diameter disc powders manufactured for uniform metering through powder loaders. The faster burning powders are double base in composition for increased energy. The slower burning powders are single base for use in heavy loads. All the handgun powders are exceptionally clean burning when loaded correctly. The rifle powders are single perforated tubular propellants of single base composition. Thales Australia's experience in developing powders for the Australian Defence Force has shown that powders with these characteristics are suitable for use in extreme climatic conditions. Consequently, all the rifle powders have, as a feature, ballistic temperature independence; that is, velocities and pressures do not vary greatly with ambient temperature. This is a unique and major advantage over the performance of other manufacturer's rifle powders. In addition, the ADI powders all have good loading characteristics with respect to bulk density and uniformity of metering through powder loaders. They are also very clean burning at normal loads. The new Trail Boss propellant is single base in composition. It is shaped in discs with an obvious central hole which makes it easy to distinguish from other powders. The innovative propellant was designed to overcome the excessive space in your case for more consistent ballistic and safety performance. All ADI powders are packed as UN class 1, Hazard Division 1.3C (mass fire risk). ADI powders are packed in 500 grams, 1kg, 1.5kg, 2kg, or 4kg containers, depending upon the type of powder. Thales Australia Limited is Australia's leading manufacturer of high quality, proven powders for sporting applications. Choose ADI Powders and "SHOOT WITH THE BEST" |
