Meet LMA​TS Board of Directors.

David Buchanan
David Buchanan GAICD, BMet
Non-Executive Chair

David Buchanan is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of extensive experience in the steel industry, holding leadership positions in prominent international corporations. He has been the CEO of the Australian Steel Association (ASA) since June 2020. David is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Ballarat University, where he earned a degree in Metallurgy.

David is actively involved in industry advancements, recently being appointed to the ITRF subcommittee focused on improving Australia’s anti-dumping system. He also serves as the CEO of the Advanced Fibre Cluster Geelong, where he continues to drive innovation and strategic growth.

David Buchanan’s extensive experience and leadership in the steel industry make him a pivotal figure in driving strategic initiatives and fostering industry growth.
Eric Kreutzer
Eric Kreutzer BSc
Non-Executive Director

Eric holds a Bachelor of Science degree and has over 40 years’ experience in the mining and technical consulting industries, including senior management of mining operations and consulting companies. Consulting experience includes State Manager/ Manager Mining Services - CW Pope (now BV  Australia) and General Manager Inspection and Testing Services - ETRS/Pearlstreet (now SRG Asset Inspection). In these roles, Eric guided both businesses through 5 fold revenue increases whilst also increasing profit margins.

Eric’s consulting clients have included state and federal government authorities (Commonwealth, NSW, Qld, SA), multinational mining companies (BHP, Glencore, Anglo American, Shell, Rio Tinto) and multinational oil and gas companies (Exxon Mobil, Caltex, BP, Shell) and public and private utilities (EC NSW, MacGen, CS Energy, Origin, AGL, Energy Australia). He has extensive experience in the development and management of Asset Integrity projects in mines, power generation facilities, high rise buildings, transport infrastructure (bridges, roads, tunnels and rail), dams, pipelines, ports and wharves.
David Bell
David Bell CA, BSc, B(Eco&Fin)
Non-Executive Director

David is a Chartered Accountant and met the founder when LMA​TS had only one office in Ballarat, Victoria. For the ensuing 10 years, he worked with the founder to grow the business to be a national entity.

He has held the position of auditor to industry body AINDT and undertaken many other roles within the testing industry demonstrating his unique skills relevant for the role.

David holds qualifications in multiple disciplines of Science and Commerce which he applies in his role, driving growth and innovation.
Rajesh Katwe
Rajesh Katwe
Executive Director

Rajesh is a seasoned industry professional with over 18 years of expertise. Having started with LMA​TS as a technician in 2008, Rajesh rose to operations manager in 2013 and to director in 2022. He consistently supported LMA​TS' long-term vision through business development, operational efficiencies, strategic growth, and acquisitions. A toolmaker by trade, Rajesh’s technical and leadership capabilities cover LMA​TS capabilities from both conventional and advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to materials testing and qualification. With his comprehensive understanding of the business, ability to navigate complex challenges, foster innovation, and build strong client relationships, Rajesh has been instrumental in positioning LMA​TS as an industry leader.
George Farah
George Farah GAICD, BEng(Mat)
Managing Director

George is an accomplished engineer and executive with over 15 years of expertise. Since his appointment as Managing Director in 2023, George has led the organisation with a strong focus on leadership, culture and sustainable growth. His technical expertise spans failure investigations, condition assessments, metallurgical analysis, compliance testing, corrosion, remediation and construction project management. A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and Registered Professional Engineer (VIC), George combines deep technical knowledge with a strong foundation in corporate governance, strategic decision-making, and risk management.

Known for his collaborative leadership style, George is committed to fostering high-performing teams and delivering enduring value for clients and stakeholders.

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Our NATA accredited laboratory can perform the following testing: 

  • Tensile load testing – Bolts and studs (including ISO 3506.1 bolt extensometer testing), machined specimens, metal bars, plates, wires, plastic and composite coatings from 0.1 to 3000kN.
  • Compression Testing – Nuts, concrete, plastics, coatings from 0.1 to 3000kN.
  • Hardness Testing – Vickers, Rockwell, Brinell, Leeb & Poldi.
  • Bend Testing – Single, three and four point bending of metals, welded joints, metal overlays and claddings and non-metallic coatings and claddings.
  • Charpy Impact Testing – ‘V’ and ‘U’ Notch from 20ºC to -196ºC.
  • Macroscopic examinations of welded joints.
  • Microstructure examinations including ferrite point counting (ASTM E562) & grain size determination (ASTM E112).
  • Shear testing in accordance with ASTM, AS or client specifications.
  • Corrosion testing to ASTM G48, A923 & A262.
  • Scaffold member testing.
  • Rail track testing to AS 1085.20, including visual, slow bend, macro, microstructure and hardness testing.
  • Fatigue testing to 250kN including FBW and ATW rail welds.

We can also offer the following services:

  • Onsite metallurgical testing, including PMI, chemical analysis (XRF & OES), microstructure replication, hardness testing (Brinell and Leeb),surface roughness testing and ferrite measurements
  • Material Identification and microstructural examination
  • Grinding Media Analysis
  • Metallurgical Failure Analysis
  • Research and Development Testing
  • Batch Testing of Threaded Fasteners
  • Weld Procedure / Welder Qualification Testing
  • Reprocessing of Fasteners to Specific Grade Designations
  • Design and fabrication of testing jigs and apparatus
  • Heat treatment of materials

Expert Services

Our range of expert services extends to:

  • Rail Weld Joints
  • Pipe and Structural
  • Welds
  • Fasteners (Nuts, Bolts and Screws)
  • Chemical Analysis (XRF and OES)
  • Macroscopic and Microscopic Examinations
  • Tensile, Compression and Shear Testing
  • Hardness Testing
  • Charpy Impact Testing
  • Specialised Corrosion Testing
  • Fatigue Testing

Water jet CutterWe use an Omax© Water Jet Cutting machine for sample preparation.
No heat input and highly accurate cutting (+/- .01mm) are two features of this machine, as well as reduced preparation time. Capable of cutting up to 200mm thick materials, including carbon and stainless steels, manganese, white metal and other wear hardening steels, glass, plastic, rubber, wood and other materials.

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