having more people isn't enough, but having the
right people works,
the experience and knowledge of our people guarantees
a successful partnership
IMS is a unique Engineering Company specialising in factory relocations, machinery relocations,
installations, modifications, & upgrades, and recycling facility designs, installations, modifications,
& upgrades. You choose the type of service we provide ranging from consulting
and project management through to complete turn-key projects,
all run hands-on
from conception to commissioning.
Although based in Australia our clients are often international corporations with facilities throughout world,
so we have over 30 years of experience helping our clients relocate and develop their facilities, especially in
South East Asia and China. Our cooperative partners throughout the world provide direct access to local markets
giving us a better understanding of local authority regulations and requirements.
a good team has good people
Our people provide support and assistance to your people
adding years of experience to your project teams to guarantee a successful partnership.
Our People are all diligent and extensively trained in their respective disciplines and always
respect our clients confidentiality and trust.
Here are some brief outlines of the key people that help to make IMS Global Services operate
successfully. Have a look at our
projects
page to see what we are currently working on and some projects we have completed
The base of IMS Installations is a core of team leaders with certified extensive managerial
and electro-mechanical skills supported by a wealth of experience in many areas of industry.
There are key people of the IMS team based in Australia, Thailand, China, Taiwan, and the
Philippines who all have personal experience and knowledge of plants in these countries
as well as many others in Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and New Zealand
This wide operational base and broad knowledge enable IMS people to provide an almost
instantaneous response combined with the ability to succeed in areas of extreme adversity
All IMS people are familiar with all localised requirements regarding work safety and conditions
and all work carried out meets all the relevant Australian and International Standards of
Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Assurance
The IMS people travel and work overseas regularly and often for extended periods, thus ensuring
they keep their finger on the pulse of their clients’ requirements and are at the cutting
edge of any newly developing market trends. This constant travelling has provided IMS with a rare
insight into the business and social minds of many different cultures that cannot be found in
books or universities. This insight has extended the vision of IMS’ people and encourages
an atmosphere that assists in the ongoing development of their cross cultural awareness
Steve Welsh:
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Managing Director – IMS Installations International P/L
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Managing Director – Steve Welsh P/L Electrical Contractors
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Managing Director – Australasian Equipment Installations P/L (AEI P/L)
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Managing Director of successful industrial service companies for over 25 years
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Extensive industrial electrical/mechanical design, installation & service background
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Highly respected managerial, project management, and time management skills
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IMS is recognised as the team with the solutions when the others say
it can't be done
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Comprehensive experience in most areas of manufacturing
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Proven record of accomplishment as the owner and manager of one of the most successful international
service companies based in Australia and operating throughout Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Region
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Extensive international experience gained from many years of successful business operations and managing
teams working in China, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong,
Fiji, and New Zealand
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Has travelled extensively throughout Asia and Europe both for business and leisure
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Winner of Australian awards for export of services to Asia and recognised as a leader in the field
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Winner of the Western Sydney Industry Awards for export of services to Asia and
recognised as a leader in the field
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Winner of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) for
export of services to Asia and again recognised as a leader in the field
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Responsible for many of the major industrial relocation and installation projects throughout Australia
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Fully trained in aspects of Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
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Chosen supplier of skilled engineering services to most of the worlds leading machinery manufacturers
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Currently providing Consultancy and Project Management Services to Chinese SOE and Private Companies
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Previously Chairman Penrith Valley Economic Development Corporation (PVEDC) 2004-2006
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Previously Vice Chairman of the Penrith Valley Economic Development Corporation (PVEDC) 2006-2008
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Member Australia China Business Council (ACBC)
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Previous member of the University of Western Sydney Advisory Board for the
International Business Program (2006 to 2008)
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Former committee member Asia Business Council
Brad Jones:
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Operations Manager – IMS Installations International P/L
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Extensive industrial electrical, mechanical and electronic design, management,
installation, & service background
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Extensive experience in many areas of manufacturing, research & development,
product design, and prototyping
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Comprehensive experience with industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC's),
robotics & automation, pneumatics and hydraulics
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Respected track record of consultation to industry developing and implementing systems
providing dramatic productivity, quality, and efficiency improvements
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Relocated to Thailand in 1993 and now co-resides in Bangkok and Sydney, speaks Thai,
and has worked extensively throughout Asia
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Brad's first hand experience in Asia has given him a genuine understanding of many Asian social
and business cultures and an empathy with the many subtle differences
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Proven record of accomplishment as the owner and manager of a successful international
OEM electronics manufacturing company in Asia exporting to USA
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Extensive international experience gained from many years of successful business operations
and managing teams working in Thailand, Korea, Indonesia, China, Philippines, Malaysia,
Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Fiji, New Zealand, USA, and Europe
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Fully trained in all aspects of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
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Experienced trainer of manufacturing operation crews and management throughout Asia
Scott Welsh:
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Logistics Manager – IMS Installations International P/L
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Scott has mny years experience living and working in China and is now based in Sydney, Australia
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Comprehensive experience in International Logistics and Shipping
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WHS and 1st Aid certification
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Fully licensed operator for Franna, Telehandler, and Fork Lifts
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Many years experience in loading and securing "unusual" items in containers and on flat racks
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Scott has first hand experience working internationally in China, Hong Kong, USA, Singapore, and the Philippines
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Fully trained in all aspects of Work Health, Safety and Environment
Isabela Dela Cruz:
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Safety Manager & Representative Philippines & SE Asia – IMS Installations International P/L
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As a fully accredited Construction Safety Trainer & Consultant, Isabela has received the
CONSAFE Certificate.
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Based in Manila, Isabela is IMS’s first point of contact between our locally based Filipino strategic partners and suppliers and our clients
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Isabela joined The IMS Team after a strategic & cooperative arrangement between IMS and one of our long established partners based in The Philippines
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Isabela’s role is to liaise with our clients, partners, and suppliers to speed track and process all enquiries and deliveries focusing on coordinating meetings, site visits, and schedule project meetings focusing on the personalised and speedy delivery of enquiry follow ups as well as the processing of all outsourced activities and events
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Isabela’s experience and extensive local knowledge of Filipino business and culture as well as an understanding of the sometimes harsh environmental challenges and remoteness of many of our clients' projects and our suppliers', branches brings a high level of business awareness and operational tactical solutions to the IMS Global portfolio in the region
Alan Young:
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China Operations Manager – IMS Installations International P/L
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Management Consultant – IMS Installations International P/L
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Alan is permanently based in Kunshan, Jiangsu, just a short 20 minute trip from Shanghai
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Alan joined the IMS team in 2007 to provide on the ground operations and engineering support
in Greater China and has over 15 years engineering and management experience in China
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Over 25 years experience as a Management Professional (more than 15 in China)
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Vast experience in machinery and tooling design, Factory design and build, machinery installation
and Production operations
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Worked on Major projects in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Brunei
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Experienced in business development in China, new company start-up and licensing, overseas technology
transfer, localisation of suppliers and training of local teams
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Consults to provide assistance with government negotiations, providing overall direction,
establishing guidelines, staff recruitment, training and development
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Skills and expertise in providing technical support, design and development skills and
training expertise to various multinational companies in the plastics industry, general
manufacturing, CNC machining and the offshore oil and gas industry
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Extensive experience with installation and commissioning of state of the art blow moulding equipment
in companies that have a presence in China
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Transferred to China full time in 1998
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Appointed by Local Chinese Government as consultant to Euro-American and Japanese investment
promotions Centre. Title of Honour presented in recognition of work carried out on behalf of the
local government. The first foreign resident in the area to receive this title
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Contracted as Business Development Consultant to Jiaxiang County Government, Shandong province, China
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Accredited by British Polymer Training Association as Assessor/Verifier for the blowmoulding industry
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Team member awarded the “Queens Award for Technological Achievement” by the British Government
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Accredited by SMTC Global for offshore work
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Holder of PETRONAS offshore safety passport
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Developed the only ten cavities in line fluorination machines in existence, located in China