Launch of the ANBF NSW Chapter

The Australian Nano Business Forum (ANBF) formally launched their NSW Chapter in Sydney on Monday 2 April, 2007. The launch was held at the Trade Investment Centre in Parramatta, with the full support of the NSW Department of State and Regional Development.  The attendees represented a spectrum of nanotechnology interests including manufacturing, research, media and government.  Attendees commented on the high quality of the event and the strength and diversity of nanotechnology in NSW and Australia.


ANBF NSW Chapter Launch held at the NSW Dept of State & Regional Development offices North Parramatta

The CEO of the ANBF, Ms Tina Rankovic, gave the keynote address outlining the opportunities for Australian industry that nanotechnology presents, and describing the role of the ANBF.  Ms Rankovic highlighted the versatility of nanotechnology and the diversity of Australian industries that are potentially affected.

Mr Lu Papi of Lu Papi and Associates, who has been appointed Interim Director of the ANBF NSW Chapter, will be responsible for NSW industry events.  Mr Papi noted that “NSW manufacturing industries need to exploit new technologies in order to stay competitive in a global marketplace.”


Dr Alan Whittle Iplex, Mr David Forbes & Mr Neil Wilson Romar Engineering


Mr James Walsh, R.J. Walsh & Son; Mr David Ansley, Ansley & Assoc.; Ms Cristina Martinez Fernandez, University of Western Sydney; Mr Luciano (Lu) Papi, ANBF NSW Chapter Interim Director; Mr William Horton, Janaton; Ms Tina Rankovic, ANBF CEO and Mr Ian Birkby, AZoNano.

New South Wales is home for some of Australia’s most exciting nanotechnology companies, particularly in the ITC sector.  Supercapacitor manufacturer cap-XX is housed in Sydney and was named a 2005 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.  Peregrine Semiconductors is Australia’s only manufacturer of sapphire-based integrated circuitry.  AZoNano is the world’s premier information service for the nanotechnology industry.  Nanosonics is a company specializing in hygienic treatments for medical instruments.


ANBF NSW Chapter Launch - Key Note Address by Ms Tina Rankovic ANBF CEO

The ANBF NSW Steering Committee members:

·  David Ansley, Ansley & Associates Pty Ltd
·  Dr Ian Birkby, AZoNano Pty Ltd
·  Dr Christina Martinez Fernandez, University of Western Sydney
·  Mr Andrew Gilbert, Proteome Pty Ltd
·  Mr William Horton, Janaton Pty Ltd
·  Mr Kim Leevers, University of Western Sydney
·  Mr Lu Papi, Lu Papi & Associates Pty Ltd (Interim ANBF NSW Chapter Director)
·  Mr James Walsh, R.J. Walsh & Son Pty. Ltd

Contact details:

Mr Lu Papi - Interim Chairman NSW Chapter - 02) 4651-2380 or 0411) 118-424

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