Our team
A proudly third-generation Australian family business
The leadership team
Colin Noble
Managing Director
With 36 years in the business, Colin has witnessed every evolution in blasting technology. His deep understanding of customer needs has shaped our approach to engineering solutions that last decades. His wisdom continues to guide our strategic direction.
Ben Noble
Sales Manager
Starting as an apprentice fabricator before completing his Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Ben understands our products from the ground up. This hands-on experience provides customers with confidence that their needs are truly understood.
Martin Noble
Procurement & Project Manager
Martin's focus on efficiency ensures every project is delivered on time. His recent Toyota Production Systems implementation demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement through world-class lean manufacturing.
Wayne Younie
Operations Manager
Wayne has built his career working across sales, project management, and operational leadership roles within industrial and manufacturing environments. This experience gives him a strong understanding of both the technical and commercial aspects of delivering complex equipment solutions.
He oversees operations and project delivery, ensuring systems are designed, built, and installed to meet customer requirements while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. He is focused on improving processes, supporting the team, and delivering reliable outcomes for customers.
The Skilled Craftworkers
Luke Cullum
Final Assembly Technician
Our longest-serving employee since 1994, Luke can fabricate most Protoblast products with his eyes closed. His skill and experience maintain the build quality that keeps our systems running for decades across Australia.
Adam Gordon
Factory Manager
Having a great leader in the factory is essential in keeping the team synchronised, and Adam is an expert in this. With a passion for quality and exceptional people skills, Adam keeps the quality and production on point.
Allen Pearson
Service Manager
With us since 2001, Allen manages all customer maintenance programs and has an incredible ability to recall customers' names and specifications. His mechanical expertise and customer relationships are invaluable.
Toni Steed
Accounts & Admin
In reality, business is a numbers game, and numbers are what Toni loves. With qualifications in accountancy and bookkeeping, she keeps us on track, which is critical to our vision to be sustainable into the future.
Rakai Thompson
Design & Procurement Engineer
Using SolidWorks and DriveWorks automation, Rakai creates detailed 3D drawings that help customers visualise their proposed installations. His involvement from concept to final design ensures accuracy and buildability.