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First order for our new office in Brazil

13 January 2012

Matrix has received its first purchase order worth $1.8 million through its new office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The order is from one of the world's leading deep-water drilling contractors. Matrix will supply the new riser buoyancy to replace damaged modules on a drillship that will be used off the coast of Brazil.

The order is from a long standing global client whom Matrix has supplied riser buoyancy modules to for several years.

   

Matrix awarded Cooperation Agreement worth $35-$50 million per annum for up to 5 years

20 December 2011

Matrix has been awarded a cooperation agreement by a leading European oil services company to be the primary supplier of riser buoyancy modules for the next three years, with two one year options following. Based on historical performance, the agreement will potentially be worth around $35-$50 million per year in revenue to up to five years. 
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Listen to CEO, Aaron Begley talk about the new agreement
:http://www.brr.com.au/event/90146 

   

New office and new markets in Brazil

19 December 2011

Matrix will be opening a new sales office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in January 2012. The new office will allow Matrix to effectively service its South American client base as well as the region's growing buoyancy repair and replacement market. Brazil is one of the world's largest markets for riser buoyancy as a third of the world's floating drilling vessels reside in the region. Read more
Listen to CEO, Aaron Begley talk about Brazil
http://www.brr.com.au/event/90163

   

Matrix grows its US network

19 December 2011

Matrix is opening a new warehouse in Houston, USA in January 2012. The warehouse will enable Matrix to store and release stock as required by clients located in the northern hemisphere. A service facility is also planned for Houston in the near future.
The opening of the new warehouse is part of our key corporate strategy to expand our global geographical network.

   

New Composite Drilling & Completions Centralisers

30 November 2011

Matrix has released an extended range of patented composite drilling and completions centralisers. The centralisers are used in offshore drilling and completions for the construction of horizontal, long reach, deviated and extended reach drilling wells. Read more
Listen to CEO, Aaron Begley talk about the new centralisers:http://www.brr.com.au/event/90147

   

Appointment of new CFO & Company Secretary

25 November 2011

Matrix is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Tazewell in the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Company Secretary, effective 19 December 2011. Peter is a Chartered Accountant with 25 years experience in the chemical, manufacturing and financial industries.    Read More    

   

Matrix awarded contract for $46.5 million

21 November 2011

Matrix has recently received a contract for $46.5 million. The contract is for the supply of riser buoyancy modules to a major marine riser equipment supplier for use on drillship projects in Brazil and West Africa, and for an extension to an operating rig off the Gulf of Mexico. Read more
Listen to CEO, Aaron Begley talk about the new contract
:http://www.brr.com.au/event/90142 

   

Matrix Wins at the 2011 WA Industry & Export Awards

17 October 2011

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd won the category of ‘Large Advanced Manufacturer’ at the 2011 WA Industry & Export Awards held on Friday 14th October 2011. The award category recognised outstanding export achievement by a manufacturer with total annual sales of $30 million or more. Matrix now progresses through as a finalist to the Australian Export Awards. Winners will be announced at the gala dinner on Thursday 8th December 2011. 

   

Malaga plant re-assigned to new Henderson plant

30 September 2011

Matrix has fully re-assigned its facilities in Malaga to the new plant in Henderson and its Offshore Services Division. The Malaga plant closes today. Read More

   

Independence Day: Matrix Announces Opening of Independant Office in the USA

04 July 2011

Matrix Composites & Engineering is pleased to announce the establishment of our US subsidiary Matrix Composites & Engineering (US) Inc (“MC&E (U.S)”).

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Henderson Open

30 June 2011

Henderson was officially opened on the 8th of June 2011 by the CEO Aaron Begley and Hon. Simon O’Brien Minister for finance, commerce and small business.

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Matrix Consolidates Business Units To Reflect Strong Growth

01 January 2011

As Australia’s leading manufacturer of critical engineered products for the offshore, subsea, mining and defence industries we have experienced unprecedented growth since we started business and as a result we have decided to make some changes to better reflect where we are today.

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Matrix Named Winner at the 2010 Australian Export Awards

02 December 2010

Following on from our very successful wins at the WA Industry and Export Awards in October, last night Matrix went one step further and took out the National Award for Large Advanced Manufacturer.

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Matrix Takes Out Top Honour in the 2010 WA Industry and Export awards.

22 October 2010

Friday 22ndOctober 2010 saw Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd be awarded winners of the Large Advanced Manufacturer category in the 2010 WA Industry and Export Awards gala presentation dinner. On top of this great effort, we also took the Premier’s Awards for Excellence which identifies the best overall performance from the 15 category winners. 

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