Len Sverdloff is an icon in the welding industry, with over 50 years hands on experience. A qualified engineer, Len has advised numerous companies around the world on their welding requirements, ranging from general fabrication, boiler and pressure vessel inspector, welding inspector, pressure equipment. More...

Martin Joyce has been involved in engineering for over 50 years. Born near Newcastle (UK) prior to the start of World War 2, home to the famous George Stephenson “Rocket” Steam Engine and surrounded by many engineering companies More...

Damien Vickers Since completing his apprenticeship as a Boilermaker/Welder, Damien has applied his expertise and demonstrated his leadership abilities as a workshop foreman, supervisor and contracts coordinator. More...

Les Cowley has contributed to the metal fabrication and welding business for some 45 years. Starting in the metal trades at the Playford Power Station, Les has experienced many facets of the industry in his journey to being an icon of the teaching profession, imparting knowledge, skills and earning the respect of Industry. More...

Barry Bennett’s wealth of knowledge is based on his international experience in the metal fabrication and welding industry. He is a valued member of the AWS team and his dedication to education and training will benefit the industry for many years to come. More...

Helen Praniess coordinates the development and implementation of AWS business support systems. Helen has an extensive background in the heavy manufacturing welding industry and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to AWS particularly in the development of customer service processes and quality systems. More...

Ashley Blanchard recently joined the AWS Global team as a technical advisor. Since beginning his apprenticeship as a boilermaker in 2002, he has maintained his reputation as a young gun in the industry with excellent welding qualifications and sales skills. More.....

Steven Dutch has accumulated extensive and some-what unique experience in the metal fabrication and welding industry, since completing a metal industry trade. Steve’s experience in the welding of the Collins Class Submarines and more recently experience in filler metal conformance, and marketing bring to AWS Global a diverse range of welding skills to share with our clients.