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Change of Ownership of United Surface Technologies

ust logoI am excited to inform you that United Surface Technologies is now part of the LaserBond group. 

LaserBond Limited is an ASX listed surface engineering company with facilities in NSW, SA and now Vic. The LaserBond and UST businesses are highly complementary in terms of technology, service offering, personnel, research and development and expertise.

The UST business will continue to operate as normal with its quality service and product offering. Existing personnel of UST will remain under the continuing local leadership of Chris Dempsey (General Manager) assisted by Maurice Valimberti (Operations Manager) and Mehdi Soodi (Technical Sales Manager).   

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Directors

Wayne Hooper GAICD

Chief Executive Officer, Audit and Risk Committee Member

Wayne is a professional engineer with significant technical and management experience within the surface engineering, general engineering and manufacturing industries. His engineering experience includes design, maintenance and project management. He started his career within the electricity generation industry, followed by high volume manufacturing. Prior to joining the company in 1994, Wayne also held senior roles in marketing within the building products industry. Wayne holds degrees in Science, Engineering (Honours Class 1) and an MBA.

 

Philip Suriano GAICD

Chairman / Non-Executive Director, Audit and Remuneration Committee Member

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Philip has been a director since 2008. He began his career in corporate banking with the State Bank of Victoria (Commonwealth Bank). He holds a degree in banking & finance (B.Bus (Bkg & Fin)). He spent 16 years in senior positions within the Australian Media industry. Philip has gained wide knowledge & experience to give him a strong background in operations, sales and marketing in such roles as National Sales Director, MCN (Austar and Foxtel TV Sales JV) and Group Sales Manager at Network Ten. Prior to joing MCN, Philip was employed within the Victor Smorgon Group. For the past 15 years he has been working in corporate finance.

Matthew Twist GIA (Aff.)

Company Secretary, Chief Financial Officer and Risk Committee Member

Matthew has over 25 years financial management experience, encompassing financial and operational control and systems development in manufacturing. Matthew has been the company's Chief Financial Officer since March 2007, and was appointed Company Secretary in March 2009. Matthew has a Certificate in Governance Practice, and is an affiliated member of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Senior Managers

Gregory Hooper

Technical Consultant & Founder

Gregory has a mechanical engineering background with over 35 years of hands-on experience, as well as sales and management experience, in the engineering, metallurgy, welding and thermal spray industries. Before founding LaserBond Gregory held key positions with multinational surface engineering equipment and speciality welding consumable manufacturers. Gregory founded the company with his parents in 1992 and has been responsible for the research, integration and development of the company's materials and Thermal Spray and LaserBond® cladding processes. Gregory provides technical support to the business related to Research & Development, Technology and Operations.

Carlie Junge

Human Resources and Workplace Health & Safety Manager

Carlie is responsible for the day to day management of LaserBond’s Human Resources operations. Carlie’s generalist background enables her to manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle including; recruitment, administration of policies and procedures, injury management, training and development and health and safety practices. Carlie holds a Diploma of Human Resources management.

Mike Walker

Sales Manager

Mike WalkerMike is a senior sales executive with international experience managing sales, marketing and business development functions. He has led teams across Australia, Asia and LAtin Amercia throughout his career. Mike has worked for several ASX listed companies including Orica, UGL and Aurizon over a combined 20 years, and has principally focused on value selling into B2B, industrial markets, covering both products and services. Mike has a degree in Business Management and is a qualified Chartered Accountant in New Zealand.

Steve Halloran

National Production Manager

Steve has led our NSW operations, including estimating, since 2012. Steve has recently taken the post of National Production Manager overseeing all of our locations. He joined LaserBond in 2007 as an experienced tradesman and is fully conversant in our diverse operational divisions. Steve holds a Cert III Mechanical Engineering Trade Certificate.

Mike Christie

Projects Manager

Mike ChristieMike is a highly motivated and focused engineering manager with a strong record of providing first in world technological solutions. He provides a strong knowledge of process automation, complex operations and leading through fiscal and organisational change management. He brings to LaserBond the professionalism and versatility required to ensure strategic projects are delivered through to project completion, on-time and to budget.

Thomas Schlaefer

Research & Development Manager

Thomas is a materials and process expert out of Germany who leads our R&D department. He achieved his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at the Surface Engineering Institute of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, which is one of the leading research institutes for coating materials and processes. He has extensive experience and knowledge of materials and coating processes, and technical skills related to laser cladding, application oriented coatings development, materials development, and materials and composites analysis.

Chris Dempsey

General Manager (Victorian Operations)

Chris DempseyChris is an accomplished Senior Engineer Professional with extensive technical and management experience including manufacturing and oil & gas industries. He provides global experience in technical design, engineering, project management, operations management and senior leadership roles. He brings over 25 years of technical, business unit management and leadership to the LaserBond Victorian facility. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical (Hons). .

Tahnee Bathurst

Material Scientist

Tahnee is responsible for co-ordinating and conducting in-house and external R&D projects. Her background in Chemistry has enabled her to effectively maintain and run LaserBond's in-house laboratory since joining the team in 2014. She has a broad knowledge of surface engineering techniques, coatings and material selection, and metallographic examination techniques. She has attained certificates in Metallurgy and Metallography.

 

Jim McClymont

SA Operations

Jim leads our SA operations, joining LaserBond in 2017 bringing with him an extensive background in operations and production management. He is a qualified tradesperson and throughout his career has continued development in areas including training and assessment, and workplace health and safety.

Peter Oke

Quality Manager

Peter leads our Quality division focused on maintaining and continuously improving LaserBond's quality assurance and control strategies, documentation and procedures. He provides a wealth of experience from quality and project management roles in diverse industries including manufacturing and aviation.

Wayne Hooper (CEO) May 19 Presentation & Interview with Finance News Network

Wayne Hooper was invited by Finance News Network to present at their May 2019 Investor Event. Link to videos:

The Interview

The Presentation

 

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Compared to dense substances of similar composition, the spare parts you treat for laser cladding in SA will last many times longer, resulting in significant cost savings. Have no fear that the object you would send to us for laser cladding in NSW would be too big, too small or too anything-at-all. Our coating substances can be explicitly modified to any application requirements. Since we are way ahead of any competition regarding machines and know-how, we can offer you quick work, and generally at an affordable cost.
 
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Explore Laser Cladding Companies in NSW or SA: Contact LaserBond Today

 
If you are shopping for laser cladding companies in Sydney, Adelaide or anywhere else in NSW or SA, LaserBond can help. Our laser cladding process provides extremely high-performance surfaces for your parts or equipment, thus limiting wear and tear, extending operating life, minimising downtime and positively affecting your bottom line. If you are interested in learning more about our business, how laser cladding works or what types of parts or machinery can be surfaced with laser cladding, contact us today.
 

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We develop and manufacture an exclusive range of surface- engineered products, embedded with our patent technologies that will extend component wear-life by 3 – 7 times.

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Rather than wait for the inevitable, many savvy business owners seek ways to extend their machines’ lifespans. LaserBond heat treatments are easily among the most effective ways to do that for machines that encounter regular usage or extreme conditions. As we have over 25 years of experience, we can help you find the right vacuum furnace or stainless steel heat treating for your machines to ensure that you maximise their utility for your business.
 
How Can LaserBond Help You with Heat Treatments?
 
LaserBond is about treating your machines right. Our technology and procedures can help you in several ways.
 
  • Reduced Wear and Downtime – Vacuum heat treatment is a protective procedure, so naturally it will prevent wear. It helps you by prolonging the effective life of your stainless steel machines, which provides two significant benefits. First, you won’t need to have technicians repair or replace parts as frequently, reducing your overhead expenses. Second, your machines will remain in operation without interruption for longer periods, maximising your production.
  • Increased Performance – Even in situations where the wear is not immediate, extreme conditions can still reduce machine performance. Heat treatments can help stainless steel machines operate in punishing conditions at greater effectiveness and for longer times. Depending on your production conditions, we will select one of our expanding range of methods (including HVAF, arc, plasma, and vacuum furnace).
  • Reduced Safety Risk and Environmental Impact – Our technology keeps your machines functioning at optimum efficiency and conditions, reducing the risk of malfunctions, which keeps your employees safe and your products coming out the way they should. Additionally, stainless steel heat treatments result in machines that work longer, and we can even reclaim and repurpose faulty components. Our work here can save tremendous amounts of energy (up to 29GJ per ton of steel), significantly reducing the carbon footprint of industrial operations. You will see a saving in operating costs while also treating the environment with responsible stewardship.
 
Trust LaserBond’s Track Record and Experience
 
We founded LaserBond in 1992 with a focus on the development and application of materials. Our mission as surface engineers is to increase operating performance and wear life of capital-intensive machinery. We have extensively studied the conditions leading to and the impact of equipment surface failures due to abrasion, erosion, corrosion, cavitation, heat and impact. Each source or combination of source produces damage that is best prevented through different methods.
 
As we studied the problems, we developed the solutions. Tailored surface metallurgy results in heat treatments (including both vacuum furnace and stainless steel treating) that are useful in a broad spectrum of industries. Contact us today to learn how we can help you maximise the effectiveness of your machines and keep your production running at top capacity.
 

Vacuum Heat Stainless Steel Heat Treating Sydney

Benefits of Vacuum Heat Treatment for Stainless Steel Heat Treating in Sydney

 

If you manufacture parts, equipment or machinery for capital-intensive industries (those who rely on their machinery to do their job), you need to assure them your products are durable, easily repairable and extra reliable. Parts that are exposed to intense heat or abrasive chemicals can degrade quickly, and should they cause equipment to fail, the consequences can include diminished productivity, business downtime and ultimately lost profits. Fortunately, heat treatment in Sydney can mitigate such risks.
 
 

Technology we license

Much of our surface engineering technology and processes have been developed in-house through our R&D facilities. These technologies are available for licensing in a range of markets.

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Services we offer

Our capabilities incorporate a unique range of advanced surface-engineering technologies and processes designed to enhance the life and performance of machinery, equipment and production-vital components.

 

Products we make

We develop and manufacture an exclusive range of surface- engineered products, embedded with our patent technologies that will extend component wear-life by 3 – 7 times.

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At LaserBond, we offer an extensive range of heat treatments to manufacturers of OEM parts and capital-intensive companies. The industries we serve include mining, construction, industrial, rigging and even aviation, but we can treat stainless steel components for just about anybody who needs to maximise the performance of their machinery. We do all our research and development in-house, and we’ve become renowned for our ability to cater to all requirements.
 
In addition to heat treating in Sydney, our services and products include:
 
  • Laser cladding
  • Thermal spray
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Surface coating
  • Drilling tools
  • Composite carbide steel mill rolls
 
If you have any questions about heat treating or any of the services listed above, we’d love to hear from you. Call us on +61 2 4631 4500 to find out why we’re recognised as industry leaders in Sydney, wider Australia and beyond.
 

Why Stainless Steel Heat Treating in Sydney Is So Advantageous

 
You can feel confident that our vacuum heat treatment in Sydney will leave a long-lasting effect on the surfaces of your metal components or equipment, which is beneficial because you:
 
  • Minimise your environmental impact
    Because vacuum heat-treated stainless steel is extra durable, your customers can minimise their repair and maintenance requirements. Consequently, they can reduce their carbon footprint by adding years to the lifespan of their heavy equipment while saving money in the process.
  • Reduce business downtime resulting from problematic machinery
    Equipment and machinery failures can cost businesses in capital-intensive industries thousands of dollars in downtime. By ensuring your stainless steel products can put up stiff resistance to corrosion while improving their strength, you can reassure customers that downtime won’t be an issue.
  • Supply customers with quality product
    Stainless steel heat treating in Sydney can help you make your products a cut above the competition. Our heat treatments maximise the lifespan of your parts and equipment, allowing you to supply your customers with high-quality products which won’t let them down.
  • Improve the performance of stainless steel components
    Whether you want to improve the elasticity of your components or toughen the surfaces of your heavy equipment, we have the most suitable method of heat treating in Sydney for you.
 

Learn More about Vacuum Heat Treatment in Sydney

 
We continually develop and improve our services by utilising the skills of our highly experienced professionals and our range of state-of-the-art equipment. Thanks to having our own advanced metallurgy lab, we’re leaders in R&D innovation and enjoy an enviable reputation. We also commit to contributing to a sustainable environment and always comply with the most stringent safety and quality regulations. If you want to discuss your needs or find out how we can help you, call us on +61 2 4631 4500.
 

LaserBond Heat treatment in Adelaide, SA and Sydney, NSW

We owe much to inventions such as the open-hearth furnace and the Bessemer process to remove the impurities from molten pig iron and transform it into versatile steel. Once an object is manufactured with this strong and sturdy material, it's not necessarily ready yet. To use it in a wide variety of applications, it may require additional heat treatment, not only to improve its strength but just as importantly, its durability. Protecting parts against wear and tear is crucial for productivity and keeping down manufacturing costs.
 
 

Technology we license

Much of our surface engineering technology and processes have been developed in-house through our R&D facilities. These technologies are available for licensing in a range of markets.

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Services we offer

Our capabilities incorporate a unique range of advanced surface-engineering technologies and processes designed to enhance the life and performance of machinery, equipment and production-vital components.

 

Products we make

We develop and manufacture an exclusive range of surface- engineered products, embedded with our patent technologies that will extend component wear-life by 3 – 7 times.

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Make LaserBond your partner for a steel-hard, yet flexible service with more than 25 years of experience. One of our services is the heat treatment of a metal surface or component. Technology, skill and innovation go hand in hand here so that any object or its surface is heated to exactly the right temperature for the accurate duration, and consequently, cooled at precisely the correct moment.
 

LaserBond Heat Treatment in Adelaide or Sydney to Play a Global Role

 
A glance at our customer list would cause many a viewer to raise their eyebrows. Why do manufacturers from all over the world have their components transported to Australia for heat treatment in Adelaide or Sydney? What do LaserBond's facilities for heat treatment in SA or NSW have that surface engineers in their own country cannot offer?
 
At LaserBond, we have honed our techniques over the years, and we offer extensive experience and know-how. In this respect, we do not differ greatly from other companies. What distinguishes us from our competitors, however, is that we do more than merely invest in meeting present-day demand. In fact, thanks to our highly efficient R&D department, we have our say in the design of better machines and methodologies, ensuring us a leadership position for the future. We do not only stay informed about the newest technologies, but we are right on top of them, creating them. We do not follow high standards; we set them!
 
Our top-notch equipment, the integration of robotics, advanced automation and artificial intelligence ensure unwavering quality. Evidently, manufacturers from the United States and Europe remain keen to entrust their materials and components to our company for heat treatment in NSW or SA. Only we can provide them with the necessary guarantees against cracking, brittleness, distortion, material warping or deterioration.
 
The Benefits of Our Active Engagement Are for You
 
As our customer, you profit from improved resistance to wear and corrosion along with dramatically increased reliability and service life. The restoration of fatigued and worn industrial components will also gain you considerable time. Best of all, you feel the results of our constant strive for perfection in your pocket. Thanks to our progressive strategy, our prices are highly competitive. You will no longer need to keep a vast stock of replacement parts, which will reduce your costs even more.
 
Contact us to know more about our techniques for surface heat treatment in Sydney or Adelaide. As soon as we know all the necessary characteristics of the industrial components which require heat treatment, we can get to work.