Inventor Hein Wins Westpac Agriculture Innovation Award for Shearing Products
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Updated Oct 9
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What happened
Steven Hein was named the South Australian Westpac Innovation in Agriculture winner at the 2026 Australian Agriculture Awards. The award was a joint initiative between ACM Agri and the National Farmers' Federation. Hein was recognized for developing practical innovations, such as a cordless handpiece and counter, through his SheerSpeed Shearing Products business.
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Why it matters
The judging panel noted that Hein's innovations have the potential to provide financial, production, and safety benefits to the wider shearing industry. The cordless handpiece, which was developed after a three-and-a-half-year safety certification process, is now available for purchase.
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