Masterblasters Pty Ltd

Tim and Liz Hamblin are pleased to announce that Masterblasters has entered into an agreement with RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) to acquire our business assets and operations. Tim and I will also join RME, and all roles will be retained under this agreement. Founded in Toowoomba in 2006, Masterblasters is a leader in abrasive blasting and industrial coatings. We deliver high performance surface protection for structures and equipment in challenging environments, including mining, oil and gas, utilities, defence, agriculture, transport, construction and manufacturing. For more than 15 years, Masterblasters has been a key, high-performing and reliable supplier to RME. As we join RME, we are delighted that this acquisition will secure and strengthen Masterblasters industrial blasting and protective coatings capabilities. We are also excited for the opportunities that will follow for our employees and clients from our joining a larger, more diverse business. As the Founding Owner and General Manager of Masterblasters, Tim is quoted in today’s media release, saying: “From the beginning, our focus was on delivering the highest quality service for our clients. Today, Masterblasters has become a trusted advisor to our clients. We adhere to the highest levels of comprehensive quality management and job testing. Liz and I are proud of what we have built and the impact it’s had for our clients. We are grateful to our team, trusted suppliers, and clients who have all played a very important role in our story of success. We’re excited to begin this next chapter with RME.” RME Founder, Executive Chairman and Chief Engineer, Dr John Russell described the acquisition as an opportunity to strengthen RME’s position as the most trusted Original Equipment Manufacturer of mill relining technologies. “RME’s commitment to quality manufacturing and machine longevity extends throughout the manufacturing process, including superior finished treatments with protective coatings. RME’s acquisition of Masterblasters will secure an important durability feature in our supply chain, and provide long-term security to another world-class, Toowoomba-founded business and jobs. RME’s equipment is built to last, sustainably delivering decades of reliable service. Lower asset lifecycle costs are assured for mill operators when equipment is genuinely built to last.”