Engineering

George Foster - Engineering and Standards Manager,
Distribution Transformers

 

George Foster
Engineering and Standards Manager, Distribution Transformers

“From high volume standard products through to customised industrial products, we have the capabilities to design and build the transformer you require.

"During my 12 years with Tyree, we have always been looking for new ways to develop our processes, products, and systems - optimising them for improved efficiency and ease of use. With a secure foundation in transformer manufacture of over 50 years, the Tyree of today is able to continually challenge existing methods and techniques with the aim of optimizing value for money for the customer whilst maintaining our reputation for reliability.

"Driven by market trends over the past decade, we have developed and matured our design and manufacturing control methods. We now marry these with increased 'flexibility', enabling us to respond quickly and efficiently to change within the industry or customer specific requirements whilst maintaining excellent cost control.

"We pride ourselves on our legendary reliability and customer service. When needed, our engineers can be promptly anywhere in Australia or Asia, to speak directly with your team and provide personalized support. Our product designers are always involved 'hands on' with the manufacturing process, taking a personal involvement with the products they design and always looking for a better way to keep our customers ahead of industry trends.”

A Mechanical Engineer, George’s role at Tyree includes Departmental Management, Product development, Quality System Management as well as Safety and Environmental and Business Management. Consequently he is involved in many projects across the company.

George is actively involved in his local church, is a keen cyclist and 4WDriver and loves taking his family camping.

Georges direct contact details:

Ph: +61 2 4872 6125

Fax: +61 2 4871 3488

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Michael Stack - General Manger and Technical Lead,
Tyree Power Division

 

Michael Stack
General Manager and Technical Lead, Tyree Power Division

“Tyree led the Power Transformer industry in Australasia several years ago and is now back, again leading the marketplace with a more flexible, highly product-focused production process, made possible by a state-of-the art, vertically integrated plant.

“We have focused our Power Division on delivering best in class power transformer technology. This is built on a strong foundation of global experience, and local knowledge. Tyree power transformers are designed and manufactured with the utmost attention to reliability and service life.

"Tyree have full control of the manufacturing process by integration of all critical work centres within our Mittagong operation.

“Behind this highly customised process is Sir William Tyree’s 65 years experience in the transformer industry and his relentless drive in always looking for a better way. Our new Power Division is truly 'future ready'. We are able to adapt quickly to changes in the marketplace and to help our customers to design a more reliable, better value-for-money product.

“We are truly unique in having an Australian industry icon as founder and owner of this exciting new business and with our international partner Efacec, we are able to supply Power transformers up to 1500MVA capacity."

Michael is an Electrical Engineer and Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with an MBA in International Business. His transformer engineering experience has been developed in the transformer industry working throughout the world for various manufacturers and still, to this day, is working closely with Sir William Tyree.

When not engrossed in his work, Michael enjoys time with his family, fishing and cycling.

Michael’s direct contact details:

Ph: +61 2 48726 100

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