I purchased the business off my father in May 1986. The business predominately revolved around gases, welding and gas equipment to the building and construction trade. In 1987 we relinquished our agency agreement with CIG Gases Ltd for the supply of industrial gases. From this point on our focus was more toward the manufacturing and mining industry. In 1997 we took on the sole Distributorship of the world renown brand, Cebora Welding & Cutting Equipment.

I left Campbelltown High School at the end of 1974. I commenced doing clerical work in the accounts department.