Scott Automation & Robotics are a leading designer and manufacturer of complete industrial automation solutions servicing large and small scale production-critical companies seeking the competitive edge that high-tech automation and robotics provide.Stuart is the Business Manager for Materials Handling Logistics (ANZ) at SCOTT Automation + Robotics, based in Sydney. Stuart joined Scott Automation + Robotics in 2004 and has over thirty years’ experience in automation and engineering. With a passion for technology and innovation, Stuart has a diverse experience in many industries including Meat Processing, Food and Beverage, Metals, Manufacturing and Automotive having held several positions in Australia and Europe in technical, business development and management roles. Stuart inspires a commitment to providing technology that delivers competitive advantage to manufacturing companies. He is a key member of the SCOTT Automation & Robotics team which drives the direction of R&D in the search for innovative solutions through the integration of the very best technologies. SCOTT is a leading robotics and automation provider that assists companies to be more productive, efficient, and safe, through the application of automation technologies in their operations.

Red Meat Business Manager, Scott Automation + Robotics, based in Sydney. Stuart joined Scott Automation + Robotics in 2004. In this role Stuart was primarily focused on the development of new innovative automation solutions within the meat processing industry managing the process from early stage concept through to solution.

Director of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA). APPMA is the only national organisation to represent the packaging and processing machinery industry, Members include manufacturers and importers who are major suppliers to the food, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, veterinary and household packaging industries.The Association aims are to provide superior service and the latest products and innovations available in packaging and processing machinery

In 2003 Broens Industries acquired the assets and intellectual property of Kirby Engineering and merged them with its existing Automation division, to create Broens-Kirby Machine Technology and Automation.The combined resources and know-how of Kirby and Broens has created an outstanding capability in machine technology and process automation. With over 80 years of experience and a focus on special purpose machinery for the automotive sector, Kirby has dominated the world market for automotive power steering and other component manufacturing systems.Ford USA, Australia, GermanyDelphi USA, SpainSimpson Industries USAValeo, France,TRW, Japan, USA, France, ItalyMercedes Benz, GermanyDial Index and transfer lines up to 64 axis, for above customer base.

Kirby Engineering was a specialist Designer and Producer of large metal cutting Machine Tools and Testing Machinery, primarily for the automotive components, white goods, defence and aerospace industry worldwide. The division employed some 290 staff with approx 45 professional engineers. Part of James N Kirby Pty Ltd with history dated back to 1923. In 2003 Broens Industries acquired the assets and intellectual property of Kirby Engineering and merged them with its existing Automation division, to create Broens-Kirby Machine Technology and Automation.