Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN National)

AIDN is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 AIDN 3rd Quarter Newsletter - just time for some light 'holiday reading'. Inside you'll find updates from the AIDN National Board, AIDN Chapters from around the country, events, Young Achiever Awards and a final farewell to members from AIDN CEO, Brent Clark. Our sincere thanks go to everyone who contributed advertisements and articles in this, and all other editions in 2024. We want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a fantastic festive season and look forward to working with you again in 2025. #AIDNNSW #AIDNQLD #AIDNNT #AIDNSA #AIDNACT #AIDNWA #AIDNTAS #AIDNVIC #EnhancingIndustryAndDefence #StrongerTogether

MEDIA RELEASE: AIDN NATIONAL BOARD ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW NATIONAL CEO

Please join us in sending our sincerest congratulations to AIDN Member EPE. Trusted To Protect for this huge achievement! https://lnkd.in/ew3vn4bQ

🎄 Out Of Office 🎄 The AIDN team will be taking a well-deserved holiday break from 20th December to 6th January, with the full team returning by 15th January. During this time, our inboxes will be on holiday too! We look forward to connecting with you when we’re back — refreshed, recharged, and ready for an exciting 2025! Wishing all our members, partners, and supporters a joyful holiday season and a Hoppy New Year! 🎉✨ Thank you for your continued support. See you in 2025! Australian Industry & Defence Network Victoria (AIDN VIC), Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) QLD, Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) - Western Australia, Australian Industry & Defence Network - South Australia (AIDN SA), Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) - Northern Territory, Australian Industry & Defence Network - NSW

This week's AIDN Member in the Spotlight is... Galvins Plumbing Supplies! Galvins Plumbing Supplies is a #familyowned Western Australian company founded in 1933 and has grown to be the leading #plumbing supplier with 24 branches located throughout Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Galvins has been servicing the Plumbing and #Mining industries for over 90 years and in more recent times branched out into the #Marine, #Food Service, HVAC/R sectors. With over 500 years of experience currently working for us and our network of manufacturers and suppliers worldwide we offer experienced service and quality products at competitive prices. To find out more about Galvins Plumbing Supplies, get in contact with them and see their company details below: MEMBER DETAILS Head office location: Perth, Western Australia, Osborne Park, 3-5 Sundercombe St Locations you service: Bassendean, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Clarkson, Ellenbrook, Geraldton, Karratha, Kelmscott, Kununurra, Manudrah, Nedlands, Newman, Osborne Park, Perth, Port Hedland, Rockingham, Spearwood, Wangara m Welshpool, Willetton, Yanchep Main contact (And national) phone number: 08 9441 8544 Website address: https://galvins.com.au Link to LinkedIn page: https://lnkd.in/gp6Pp-cj Interested in becoming an AIDN Member? Visit our website to find out more: https://aidn.org.au/ #AIDNWA #AIDNNT #MemberSpotlight #EnhancingIndustryandDefence #StrongerTogether

🎄✨ What a fantastic evening at the AIDN NSW Christmas Party! ✨🎄 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the season and another incredible year. The atmosphere was buzzing with great conversations, laughter, and the joy of coming together as a community. Your support and enthusiasm continue to drive our shared success, and it’s moments like these that remind us of the strength of the AIDN NSW network. Here’s to celebrating our achievements and looking forward to an exciting 2025 ahead! 🥂 Wishing you all a safe, joyful, and festive season. 🎁🎉 Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN National) #AIDNNSW #StrongerTogether #ChristmasParty #Gratitude #Networking #HolidaySeason #DefenceIndustry #NSW

This week’s AIDN Member in the Spotlight is... Shoal Group Pty Ltd!   Shoal is complex #systems #design company. We use Systems #Engineering combined with #Modelling, #Simulation and #Analysis to help our clients define, analyse, decide, optimise, and deliver technology-intensive projects in complex environments across #Defence, #Space, #Transport, #Infrastructure and #Energy. We understand that complexity can rapidly escalate and create pressure on already tight schedules, capability realisation, and budgets. Or all three. Our approach is not to reduce or over-simplify. We embrace the uncertainty in complexity and use our expertise to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities    To learn more about Shoal, get in contact with them and see their company details below:    MEMEBR DETAILS     National Head office location: 107 Wright Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Locations of service: Australia, New Zealand and the UK  Website address: https://shoalgroup.com/ Link to LinkedIn page: https://lnkd.in/gseWynSw Main National contact phone number: +61 2 6239 4288 Main National contact email: support@shoalgroup.com Interested in becoming an AIDN Member? Visit our website to find out more: https://aidn.org.au/ #AIDN #AIDNSA #AIDNACT #MemberSpotlight #EnhancingIndustryandDefence #StrongerTogether 

MEDIA RELEASE - AIDN Announces the Election of the 2024 Board Members and Appointment of Board Positions The membership of AIDN has re-elected current Directors Sarah Cullens and Alexander Robinson for an additional two-year period, they have also elected a new board Director, Demi Stefanova GAICD, MBA, M.Eng., PMP for a two-year period at the AIDN National AGM held Thursday 28 November 2024. The newest AIDN Director, Demi Stefanova GAICD, MBA, M.Eng., PMP , is currently serving as the interim CEO of the Quickstep Group, Demi brings with her a wealth of experience and will be a valuable advocate for Australia’s Defence Industry. The board continues to represent the diversity of AIDNs membership with members from QLD, VIC, WA, NSW and the ACT. Carl Quarterman as re-elected unopposed Chair of AIDN National as was Sarah Pavillard as the Deputy Chair, Alexander Robinson as treasurer and Nathalie Sarlin as the company secretary. “I want to thank Peter Freed who stepped down from the board who has made a valuable contribution in his tenure. Peter’s drive and passion for the SME community is unwavering and he will continue to serve as a member of the AIDN NSW committee. I personally wish to thank Peter for all his efforts, volunteering takes real time and effort and look forward to working with him into the future.” Chair Carl Quarterman said. The board looks forward to the continuing to work with the outgoing CEO and staff of AIDN during these challenging times for Australia’s Defence Industry. There is an ongoing recruitment activity to replace our current CEO, and the board looks forward to announcing, in due course, the replacement CEO. AIDN remains committed to ensuring that Australian owned or controlled companies, with an emphasis on the SME sector, can compete in a fair and equitable manner to secure significant work share to support the ADF and create a truly sovereign and resilient Australian Defence Industry. ENDS MEDIA CONTACT Mr Brent Clark, CEO, Australian Industry & Defence Network. M: 0409 445 145

This week’s AIDN Member in the Spotlight is... AQMN Legal!     AQMN is a Defence-focused #legal and #commercial #advisory firm specialising in Corporate and Commercial Law, as well as #Procurement, #Commercial, and #Contract Management. AQMN also offers a unique Cyber Security | Law™ service in partnership with a leading #Canberra #cybersecurity firm.     AQMN’s expertise in the Defence sector includes in-depth knowledge of the ASDEFCON contracting suite, major Panel arrangements, and Commonwealth contracting mechanisms. They are dedicated to supporting companies within the Defence Industry, helping them navigate the complex legal, commercial, and procurement landscapes specific to Defence and the broader Commonwealth environment.     AQMN is committed to enhancing your company’s ability to engage more effectively with the Commonwealth Procurement Process and to fostering collaboration with other Defence companies. We understand the unique challenges faced by the Defence industry and SMEs, and they provide tailored legal and commercial solutions designed to strengthen your contribution to Australia’s defence capabilities.    To learn more about AQMN, get in contact with them and see their company details below.    MEMBER DETAILS:    National Head office location: Canberra City, Canberra, ACT, 2601.     Locations you service: Australia Wide, Export, and Import    Website address: https://www.aqmn.com.au/      Link to LinkedIn page: https://lnkd.in/gHgBUgh4     Main National contact phone number: 0478 760 474     Interested in becoming an AIDN Member? Visit our website to find out more: https://aidn.org.au/   #AIDN #AIDNACT #AIDNNSW #MemberSpotlight #EnhancingIndustryandDefence #StrongerTogether 

This week’s AIDN Member in the Spotlight is... SAS Project Services!    SAS is predominately a #structural, #mechanical, and #piping #contractor. SAS has years of experience building commercial sheds and buildings as well as #fabrication in the extensive specialised workshops on 100 acres just north of Perth.      To learn more about SAS Project Services, get in contact with them and see their company details below.    MEMBER DETAILS:    National Head office location: 77 Maddern Road, Chittering, WA 6084  Locations you service: Western Australia   Website address: https://lnkd.in/gqzf9dB8  Link to LinkedIn page: Murray Middleton - Director - SAS Project Services WA | LinkedIn  Main National contact phone number: 0427 013 420     Name:  Murray Middelton  Position: Director  Email:  murray@sasprojectservices.com.au  Best contact number: 0427013420    Interested in becoming an AIDN Member? Visit our website to find out more: #AIDN #AIDNWA #MemberSpotlight #EnhancingIndustryandDefence #StrongerTogether