Steve Bean

Steve Bean is an experienced professional in the manufacturing and research and development sectors, currently serving as the Manufacturing and Metal R&D Manager at Etex since March 2021, following the company's acquisition of Knauf Australia, which was subsequently rebranded to Siniat. Prior to this role, Steve held the position of Manufacturing and R&D Manager at Knauf from July 2014 until March 2021, and previously managed Metal R&D at Peer Industries from July 2004 to June 2014, also acquired by Knauf. Steve's extensive career includes various roles such as Machine Shop Supervisor at Hilleng, Planning and Production Manager at Brown Engineering and Chubb Union Zimbabwe, and owner/director at Bube Enterprises. Additionally, Steve brings a strong foundation from earlier positions such as Toolmaker and Toolroom Foreman at Chubb Union Locks. Education was completed at Cranbourne Boy's High in Zimbabwe.