JON ELLIOTT
Managing Director
Jon is NZCE Mechanical qualified and has a background in mechanical engineering with over 35 years industry experience. He has worked for BLM since 1978, starting "on the tools", progressing to shareholder in 1985. Jon oversees a range of corporate tasks including administration, finance and resources, as well as working with select clients within the production environment.
DON MANDER
General Manager
Don looks after the day to day management, sales, health and safety and planning for the future of BLM Engineering.
Having a trade background as a Fitter-Welder, he has worked on many mechanical projects and sites throughout New Zealand and overseas.With a Management Diploma and 25+ years as a manager, Don has the ability to direct complex projects from concept to full operational status, with a focus on delivering quality engineering services he leads his team to be a turnkey engineering solutions provider.
WARRICK HERD
Divisional Manager – Machine shop
Warrick is a qualified tool, jig and diemaker with 20 year's experience in setting up and running both manual and CNC machines. Warrick has a background in plastic injection and blow molding toolmaking and has a keen eye for detail, so your project will be in good hands.
EVAN WHITTAKER
Divisional Manager – Fabrication Shop
Evan holds a National Certificate in Engineering - Fabrication (Heavy Fab L4) and has worked from BLM since 2012 starting as an apprentice and has worked his way to being our Fabrication Shop Foreman.. His wealth of experience enables him to meet customers’ expectations in a professional and timely manner, and ensure we produce quality work that is up to industry standards.
NICK ELLIOTT
Divisional Manager – Mechanical Services
DIP TECH (Mech Eng) Trades Cert (Maint-Diag)
Nick is our lead mechanical maintenance provider with an emphasis on performing preventative maintenance tasks, providing quality work and meeting deadlines to keep our customers sites operational. Nick served his apprenticeship with another company in order to learn different skill sets, which he brought to BLM when he joined the company in 2007.
HAYDEN BARNETT
Divisional Manager – ISO Tank Department
Hayden has 5 years industry experience, starting on the floor in the tank department working his way up to Maintenance Coordinator. His knowledge and experience within the industry has proven valuable to our loyal customer base both locally and globally. Hayden is also our certified transitional facility operator, overseeing all of our import and export ISO tanks and containers.