Life at Laminex

🎙️ Get ready for an extraordinary episode of Life at Laminex! We're sitting down with Aline and Talles, a husband and wife duo who embarked on an incredible journey all the way from Brazil to our Gympie, QLD plant. But here's the twist – Laminex sponsored their move to join our team. How did this adventure unfold, and how are they finding Life at Laminex, Gympie? Join us as we unravel thei...

In this episode of "Life at Laminex," we meet Nathan Dunn, our Customer Experience Manager who's bringing innovation and energy to our team. Nathan's journey, though relatively new, is already making waves. Tune in to hear his vision for the future of customer service at Laminex, and if you're inspired by his story, head to our careers website t o explore exciting opportuniti...

We have a truly remarkable guest, Dennis Biasotto, our National EHS Manager at Laminex. Dennis's journey at Laminex has been marked not only by his diverse roles but also by his relentless commitment to training, influencing and leading people by example. Dennis is truly a people person and is passionate about learning and growth. In this episode, Dennis gives a powerful message about the sign...

Step into the world of enduring connections and growth as we uncover the journey of Sharon Whitford on "Life at Laminex"! From her initial steps at Laminex in 2007 to her return in 2019, Sharon's story is a testament to loyalty, growth, and the vibrant spirit of a boomerang employee. Join us as we delve into the unique path that led Sharon back to Laminex, bringing with her a wealth...

Get ready for an exciting episode of "Life at Laminex" as we welcome our next guest, Richa Gupta, a talented and passionate Business Development Manager (BDM) at Laminex. Richa is not only an expert in her field but also an ambassador for women in construction, recently showcasing her dedication at the Sydney Build Expo. Join us as we dive into Richa's journey, exploring what attract...

In this episode of "Life at Laminex," we bring you the remarkable story of Suzy O'Rourke, a Shift Manager at our Dardanup plant. From her diverse background in real estate, mining, and even a stint as a radio host, rubbing shoulders with the likes of industry legends like Guy Sebastian and Bon Jovi, Suzy has defied expectations and emerged as an empowering figure in the manufacturing...

Our first guest is Carolyn Zammit, our incredible Manufacturing Operations Manager at Laminex. Join us as we dive into Carolyn's captivating career journey, from her early days in HR to her transition into the dynamic world of Operations. This episode is a celebration of resilience and a call to empower women in the manufacturing industry. Tune in and be inspired by Carolyn's remarkable pa...

Co-hosts Erin Cuerton and Ayse Caglar invite you to experience Life at Laminex, the newly revamped podcast sharing the authentic stories of our incredible employees. Discover the heart and soul of our company as we delve into their experiences, growth, and the unique culture that makes Laminex thrive. Whether you're interested in hearing what your fellow Lammies are up to, a job seeker or just...

We’re excited to announce our upcoming podcast guest Kate Purmal is releasing for FREE her audiobook version of Amazon #1 Best Seller   COMPOSURE: The Art of Executive Presence  through October 2022. Learn more here . COMPOSURE looks at what’s holding you back in your career and your life and provides actionable tools to break through these barriers. You’ll learn effective ways to deal w...

Listen to Margie Newman introduce a new way to address the challenges of public speaking and guide you to a new level of calm and control. Here's a list of the books she mentions in the episode: Breath , by James Nestor The Oxygen Advantage , by Patrick McKeown The Breathing Book: Good Health and Vitality Through Essential Breath Work , by Donna Farhi Margie Newman is an event creative director, s...

Join us in welcoming Rob Galea, State Sales Manager - Commercial VIC/TAS at Laminex, to our show. Rob discusses his journey throughout the 30-year timeline and shares some of his career highlights with us. You can also watch the video recording here to see the Laminex history.

In this show we are exploring ways to be happier at work with Lisa Leong. “Lisa Leong is smart and funny and short – the triple threat!” - Jacinta Parsons, Afternoons, ABC Radio Melbourne. Lisa presents "Sundays with Lisa Leong" on ABC Radio Melbourne and hosts "This Working Life" on ABC Radio National. She has co-authored with Monique Ross the book This Working Life: How to Navigate Your Career i...

Laminex Learning Bites returns back after a break. 

Join our conversation with Aaron McEwan on the future of work. How much has our work and environment changed since Covid, and what changes should we expect in the not too distant future? Aaron McEwan is a behavioral scientist, psychologist and futurist and was recently named a Top 100 Global HR Influencer and one of 5 HR Leaders to Follow in 2022. As VP, Research & Advisory for Gartner’s HR Pr...

Justin Burgess, Executive General Manager at Laminex is our guest once again. This time we are talking about our safety journey at Laminex. We know, that real safety comes from real stories, real reflection and stopping to think beyond today and how our actions could impact tomorrow. So what is your reason for safety, and why?

Did you know that loneliness is expected to be the next public health epidemic? We discuss with award-winning psychologist and founder & CEO of Beyond Story, Christine Yeung, the need to feel connected at work. Here's the Telstra - Talking Loneliness Report mentioned in the show. If you would like to support Christine’s venture mentioned in the episode “ The Code of Human Connections” please c...

Steve Reid is the Strategic Opportunities Manager at Laminex, and he has joined this episode as a guest to tell us everything we need to know about Haven Kitchens by Formica™ .  Kitchens readymade for trade have arrived in Melbourne. Put simply, Haven Kitchens by Formica™ offer all-in-one, pre-assembled kitchen cabinets as well as everything you need to complete a kitchen - sold to the trade...

In part 3 of the series, our resident Interior Designer at Laminex, Sean Oldfield gives away the design hacks you need to know to make your living room look beautiful. We then move on to the laundry to talk about the design considerations, to create a stunning laundry space. Check out the inspiration gallery on our website here.

We are talking about a hot topic - burnout, and joining host Ayse Caglar on the show today is Suzi McAlpine. Suzi is a leadership development specialist (or self-confessed leadership geek) and executive coach. She runs leadership programmes for CEOs, executive leadership teams and organisations throughout New Zealand and is the author of the bestselling book, Beyond Burnout, which reached the top...

This is the second podcast takeover of this season, with Ayse taking a break this time Rita Slogrove, our very own Registered Psychologist and L&OD Manager at Fletcher Building takes over as host and interviews Sir John Kirwan on a topic that is very close to his heart. Sir John James Patrick Kirwan is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player of both rugby union and rugby league . He...

Laura Staples, Head of People & Performance at Laminex interviews Dr Adrian Medhurst, an award-winning performance psychologist. Laura talks to Adrian about the new Laminex Goal Mastery framework and the introduction of a wellbeing goal for all Laminex employees in FY22. Whilst a little different to the usual format (so that Ayse could take a few days annual leave to recharge) you’ll hear Adri...

Joining the show are two Laminex guests, Laura Staples, Head of People and Performance and Scott Barclay, National Segment Manager - Residential. The focus of this episode is motivation. What makes people want to be achievers and what can a leader do to help motivate their team?

Laminex has recently introduced a new range - Fusion Composite Solid Surfaces. With a slimline 13mm profile, premium super-matte look and feel, and a hardwearing, durable, fingerprint-resistant finish, Fusion Composite Solid Surfaces represent the next generation in contemporary surface materials. Fusion is made with cutting-edge production technology to deliver a surface material that is thin yet...

Following on from the exciting launch of Surround by Laminex, we catch up with Laminex Marketing Manager, Natasha Moulton who tells us all about this exciting new range of wall linings from Laminex. Check out the range at https://www.laminex.com.au/for-your-home/brand/surround .

“If you woke up tomorrow and your workplace was 100% better at doing ‘feedback’. That is, magically something happened and when you came to work, everyone was all of the sudden so much better at giving and receiving feedback.. What do you think will change and what will be the impact of that? I’m blown away by the answer I receive when I ask this to leaders. The general answer is, there is not a s...