Matrix Risk Joins the NDY Group
August 22, 2008: Leading engineering firm Norman Disney & Young (NDY) has boosted its market leading risk management capability by acquiring Melbourne based consultancy Matrix Risk Pty Ltd, to create NDY Matrix Risk Engineering.
The deal, effective 1 August 2008, combines the loss prevention and risk management expertise of Matrix Risk with the traditional engineering services and international resources of NDY to provide a more comprehensive and holistic service to clients on a global scale.
It also provides NDY with exposure to Matrix Risk’s extensive blue chip clients and enables the firm to offer its suite of engineering services to an expanded client base.
NDY CEO, Mr Ian Hopkins, said the establishment of NDY Matrix Risk Engineering represents an important strategic growth initiative for the firm.
‘NDY is committed to providing a holistic and comprehensive engineering service to it’s clients. The expertise and reputation Matrix Risk has developed is an important addition to our existing specialty engineering disciplines and is a prime example of the value-add services we are able to offer,’ Mr Hopkins said.
’The NDY Matrix Risk partnership will enable our clients to have access to industry recognised expertise in loss prevention, risk management and training.’
Matrix Risk is a risk management consultancy that delivers practical and cost effective loss prevention and risk management services and solutions in the chemical, process, building, mining and transport industries.
The extensive experience of Matrix Risk Principals Jim Green and Dedrie Beukes, coupled with the powerful software tools they have developed, provides the basis of the company's unique service offering.
’The deal with NDY represents an exciting new development for Matrix Risk that will enhance our service offering and our ability to deliver on a wider geographical platform,’ said Dr Green.
Dr Green stressed that the move does not affect existing clients of Matrix Risk and all contract arrangements will remain in place.
NDY’s John Clampett, one of the country’s most experienced fire industry professionals, will join the NDY Matrix Risk Engineering team. Mr Clampett has been involved in the Australian fire industry for 30 years and has undertaken projects in numerous countries. He has previously held roles with the Melbourne Fire Brigade, Australian Building Codes Board, Building Research Association of New Zealand and CSIRO Industrial Research Services.
NDY Matrix Risk Engineering is an important addition to NDY’s existing specialist disciplines, which also include Environment, Health, Security, Interiors, NDYLight, Sound, MPlus and Fire Engineering. These specialist services complement NDY’s core Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Hydraulic and Vertical Transportation disciplines, placing the Group in an unparalleled position to deliver a comprehensive service offering to satisfy and exceed our clients’ needs and expectations.
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About Norman Disney & Young:
Established in Australia in 1959, Norman Disney & Young has expanded with offices throughout the country as well as in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Maintaining a focus on developing talent from within its own ranks, NDY now employs over 650 staff internationally.
Known for delivering quality projects that incorporate cutting edge environmentally sustainable design principles, NDY has provided ESD and Building Engineering Services for landmark projects across Australia, recently including Port 1010 at Digital Harbour, the first 5 Star Green Star designed new building in Melbourne.
NDY has been involved in some of the country’s landmark projects in recent times, such as Eureka Tower in Melbourne, the Tugun Bypass and Dreamworld’s White Water Ride in Queensland, Perth’s GPO refurbishment and the Australian War Memorial Redevelopment in Canberra. International projects include the Burlington Danes Research Laboratories, Victoria & Albert Museum and the Canary Wharf development in the UK and Kuala Lumpur’s new Convention Centre.
About Matrix Risk:
Matrix Risk is a Risk Management Consultancy recognised and respected throughout Australasia for integrity, professionalism and quality service. As a leading practitioner in the field, Matrix Risk has established a culture of excellence and strong customer relations through the provision of cutting edge, practical and cost effective services.
The firm’s extensive multidisciplinary exposure and experience enables it to find practical and cost effective solutions for its clients. Matrix Risk utilises and develops qualitative and quantitative tools providing clients with verifiable, reliable and auditable outcomes and advice in an accessible format.
Matrix Risk provides a contemporary, comprehensive, and systematic risk based approach to operations and management practice. Major clients include: BP, Caltex, Rio Tinto, ExxonMobil, BHPBilliton, Ford, Manildra Group and Hong Kong Airport.
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