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Welcome New Member – Innvotech Solutions P/L

We welcome new member Mr Robert Frazer from Innvotech Solutions Pty Ltd.

Innvotech has developed and manufactures the innovative and revolutionary BacLoc Flooring System; a simple and easy dry-laying system for floor tiles.

BacLoc comes in a range of sizes and can be used with a wide range of tile types including ceramic, porcelain, granite, marble and engineered stone.

Results of the ASAA Ballot to Elect New Directors

The votes were counted on 28th May at the office of Rennick & Gaynor Solicitors, please see the attached pdf which confirms the results. The new board will be sworn in at the AGM.

The latest edition of (INSIDE) – Australian Design Review, on sale at news agencies cross Australia, features a substantial feature on stone written by ASAA CEO Anthony Stock. The publication also contains a full page ASAA advertisement focusing on local stone. Future advertisements will feature a variety of stones available from members and images of complete projects. Plus information regarding ASAA initiatives.

Nominations for ASAA Directors

NEW NOMINEES FOR ASAA DIRECTORSHIP

Rolf Offerhaus
Rolf Offerhaus is the new Technical Services Manager at ARDEX Australia. He started his career with ARDEX Germany in 1995, when he joined the company as a Chemist. During his 12 years at ARDEX Germany, Rolf has progressed extremely well and holds a varied role including being Team Leader of a development group looking at special cement-based tile and stone adhesives for fixing sensitive natural stones without deformation or colour changes, special screeds and terrazzo with reduced tendency for cracking, also other dispersion-based tile adhesives and epoxy-based adhesives and grouts. Rolf was also the Head of Quality Control and Team Leader for chemical analysis.

To support this extensive knowledge and experience, Rolf has a Diploma and PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry obtained from the University of Bochum, Germany. ARDEX Germany were reluctant to let such an integral person as Rolf leave, but were happy to keep him within the Global ARDEX Group, and he will prove to be a great asset for ARDEX Australia and hopefully for the Australian Stone Advisory Association.

Richard Mackenzie
Richard Mackenzie is the managing director of Ocean + Merchant a Sydney-based wholesaler of tile and stone. Richard regularly visits tile and stone shows in a variety of countries. He is a founding member of ASAA, who actually provided the name for the association. Richard’s company sells tile and stone, including local stone quarried by Kanmantoo Bluestone. He is dedicated to representing the broad interests of the industry.

CURRENT DIRECTORS – RENOMINATED

Ian Lamble
Ian Lamble of Melocco Stone has made a significant contribution to the development of ASAA. He is a founding member and key contributor in terms of ideas for future development.

Gary Hargreaves
Gary Hargreaves of Gosford Quarries is committed to the development of industry. A founding member, he takes particular interest in promoting stone to specifiers.

Jim Mann
Jim Mann’s background in geology and testing of stone is invaluable. He frequently provides generic information for specifiers.

David West
David West’s background with Arup Engineering provides valuable information at a time when specifiers are giving greater consideration to using stone externally. David regularly contributes ideas in relation to industry development.