Matrix Composites & Engineering
Simon Brayshaw is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in materials science and engineering. Currently serving as Head of Manufacturing Operations at Matrix Composites & Engineering since 2011, Simon has previously held roles including Laboratory and QA Manager, where responsibilities included managing Qualification Testing and product quality, as well as Materials Development Manager, overseeing the development of new materials for subsea applications. Simon's career also includes a position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Bath, specializing in synthetic inorganic and organometallic chemistry and crystallography. Simon holds a PhD in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from The University of Western Australia.
Matrix Composites & Engineering
Matrix Composites & Engineering specialises in the design, engineering and manufacture of composite and advanced material technology solutions for the civil and infrastructure, resources, oil and gas, defence, and transportation industries. With more than 20 years-experience, Matrix has gained a reputation as an industry leader and has become a major exporter of Australian goods and services with customers located all over the world. Matrix’s head office in Henderson, Western Australia is home to Australia’s largest, most technologically advanced composite manufacturing facility. The facility is ISO 9001 certified and boasts a large research and development office run by scientists and material engineers from a broad spectrum of high performing industry disciplines. Coupled with highly automated processes and extensive in-house testing capabilities, Matrix consistently provides quality solutions to industries where safety and reliability are critical. With offices in Australia and the United States, and a global agent network, Matrix is uniquely positioned to deliver complete turnkey solution offerings with localised customer support.