EPE. Trusted To Protect

EPE and the ELO2 consortium are honoured to have had this opportunity provided by the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to not only inspire young #STEM graduates, but provide them with tangible and practical experience contributing to Australia's first mission to the moon. Check out the awesome stories and video from the ASA below. Ben Sorensen Kealy Kenrick Warwick Penrose Robbie Wild Sam Cleary

EPE welcomes Jim Blackburn as the Regional Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for the EPE Group, based in London. Jim was a British Army Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO) in different EOD and Ammunition roles in UK mainland, Germany, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan, culminating in commanding an EOD squadron covering South-eastern England. An internationally recognised Counter Explosive Ordnance expert who initiated and ran the European Defence Agency C-IED programme, Jim then became a technical subject matter expert for C-IED in NATO before spending four years in Dubai Police Explosive Security Department as an EOD Mentor Instructor and Operator and the Department Training Lead. Jim brings his vast global experience to EPE to help government customers throughout EMEA define their capability requirements and design and deliver specialist complete capability solutions. Iain Swan Warwick Penrose Rob Edye

We were thrilled to welcome the Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and federal member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry MP yesterday. We’re grateful for her interest in EPE and the innovative work we’re doing to advance Australian industry. Michelle was briefed on two exciting projects that showcase Australian collaboration: Our partnership with CSIRO to develop and commercialise a Broad Spectrum Respiratory Canister which protects personnel against a threat spectrum of chemical warfare agents and toxic and industrial chemicals in a single canister. Secondly, our leadership role in the Australian Space Agency’s Moon to Mars Trailblazer Initiative Stage 1 co-leading the ELO2 consortium with Lunar Outpost Oceania to design an Australian rover for the moon. This critical technology will underpin AUKUS Pillar II asymmetric capabilities. We were impressed by Michelle’s engagement and enthusiasm for these projects, which demonstrate Australia’s pivotal role in innovation and #space exploration.

EPE announces the appointment of Hayden Robinson as Technical Sales Manager supporting the EPE Group. With a career in the British Army and New Zealand Defence Force and a strong background in international security and military history, Hayden brings unparalleled expertise to our team. His 15 year tenure as a New Zealand Defence Force civilian, including 13 years as NZ Army’s Experimentation Manager, has given him unique insight into emerging technologies and innovations. Hayden will be based in our NZ Head Office and will specialise in assisting our commercial and government customers to identify and transfer technologies to accelerate their operational advantage. His expertise in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter UAS capabilities will be a valuable asset to our customers as they navigate this complex and rapidly evolving landscape.   We’re thrilled to have Hayden on board and look forward to his contributions as we continue to deliver protective solutions to our customers in New Zealand, Australia and the Indo Pacific region. Andy Cross Warwick Penrose Rob Edye

Stow. Carry. Deploy. The SWIFT Pole Camera’s compact design allows for easy stowaway, on-person transport, and quick access for rapid deployment. The compact design allows for rapid deployment straight from your person, enabling operators to quickly view potential threats while maintaining cover. Learn more in our latest newsletter here: https://bit.ly/48l1gFI . . . . #Military #Army #Navy #AirForce #Marines #MilitaryLife #Veterans #SupportOurTroops #MilitaryService #MilitaryHeroes #MilitaryStrong #HonorAndRespect #MilitaryAppreciation #ArmyStrong #MarineLife #Soldier #MilitaryTraining #Cameras #polecamera #EOD #lawenforcment #policeofficer #thinblueline #police #law #PoliceK9 #underdoorcamera

EPE is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators to explore and pursue careers in STEM fields. One of our current students, Luke has made an awesome contribution: "My name is Luke Krenske, and I’ve had the privilege of working with EPE since February of this year as part of my final-year research project. This experience has allowed me to apply my studies at QUT (Queensland University of Technology) to real-world applications, including work on electrical schematics and Printed Circuit Board design, firmware development, and the use of battery optimization techniques. For my undergraduate thesis, I’ve been working on Iteration 3 of the development of Wireless Monitoring of Explosive Hazard Training Aids, which is the development of a real-world application, named Intellibomb. This device aims to assist trainers in the evaluation of trainee explosive ordnance disposal technicians when undertaking an EOD Manual Access Render Safe training exercise. EPE is providing me a rare opportunity to work in an open and collaborative environment where my ideas are valued, and my contributions to the project are genuinely appreciated, making this experience both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling." Robbie Wild Jacob Oestreich Warwick Penrose #STEM #innovation #mechatronics #engineering #australia

Strengthening Partnerships in the Asia Pacific region. We were honoured to host a skilled team from BRIMOB, the elite Mobile Brigade Corps of the Indonesian National Police, for an in-depth training on advanced EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) techniques utilising some of their new capability. This specialised session, led by our expert Counter-IED and EOD trainers, covered essential theory and hands-on training with cutting-edge equipment, including the Minelab Metal Detectors F3C detector and Carbon Fire 10 disruptors at our range facilities in Brisbane.                                  Our goal? Equipping their team with the skills and technology to stay ahead of emerging threats. We're proud to support BRIMOB in their mission to protect and serve their communities. Iain Swan Seamus O'Brien David McDonald Warwick Penrose

Congratulations to EPE-sponsored cyclist Toby Jones on his impressive performance at the Junior Track World Cycling Championships! Toby achieved an incredible 7th place in the Individual Pursuit, setting the fastest time ever recorded by an Australian with still another year left in Juniors! He also teamed up with three mates to finish a strong 4th in the Teams Pursuit. We're excited to follow Toby’s journey as he continues to excel on the track, and we’re thrilled to share the recent announcement by the Australian Cycling Academy that he’ll be heading to Europe in 2025 for up to three months of road racing! Best of luck, Toby—we can't wait to see what the future holds! #livelearnride #australiancyclingacademy Ian Jones Warwick Penrose

EPE is honoured to stand behind the dedicated officers of the Queensland Police Service Explosive Ordnance Response Team (EORT), who safeguard communities across #Queensland with a unique and extremely technical skillset, 24/7, 365 days a year. For over two decades, we’ve proudly supported EORT, providing essential capability, training, and through life support to ensure they remain at the forefront of public safety. Their commitment to protecting lives inspires us, and we’re privileged to contribute to their mission. ICOR Technology Med-Eng Chris Panteli David McDonald #EOD #UGV #unmannedvehicles   Acknowledgement to Channel 9 News Queensland

Australians working on projects directly for space application is providing the inspiration for a new diverse generation to pursue their dream to contribute to space exploration.