CSDAA - Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association Australia

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A reminder that our General Meeting is this Friday 15th May at Hilti Brisbane at 3pm.
This will be followed by drinks and dinner at The Breakfast Creek Hotel from 5pm.
Hope to see you there.

CSDAA Meeting - Brisbane - 15th May 2026.

Join us at 3pm for our General Meeting held at Hilti Brisbane and from 5pm at the Breakfast Creek Hotel for drinks and dinner.
These venues are just 10 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from Suncorp Stadium, so if you're heading to Brisbane for the NRL Magic Round, why not make some time to squeeze in a business meeting while you're at it.

🏆 Introducing a new CSDAA Life Member - Greg Berry 🏆

Greg Berry.....the man, the myth, the legend.

With more than 65 years in the concrete cutting industry, Greg drilled his first hole at just six years old. He’s not an easy man to summarise, because his career has never been ordinary.

Many know Greg Berry for pushing the absolute limits of what concrete cutting could achieve.
• 50-metre-deep, 600mm diameter cores? Easy.
• Carving walkways beneath Sydney Harbour? Easy.
• Custom core barrels manufactured by a submarine builder? That’s when you know you’re operating at the highest level.

But Greg’s legacy isn’t just measured in extraordinary feats.

He has progressed the industry for everyone, creating opportunities, advancing machinery, and shaping the techniques we now take for granted. From introducing wire sawing to Australia, to the development of the modern wall saw, to working directly with manufacturers worldwide to evolve diamond tools, Greg has helped define how our industry operates today.

Greg is still active, consulting to businesses around the world and passing on the knowledge that can’t be learned on the fly, the lessons only decades of experience can teach.

A true pioneer. A lifelong contributor.
And unquestionably, a legend of our industry.

📣Introducing a new CSDAA Life Member - Phil Rowden 📣

Since 1988, Phil has been a respected and influential part of the Australian diamond tool industry. He first got his foot in the door with Dembicon in 1988, before going on to establish APK Diamond Tools in 1993, demonstrating early on his drive, initiative, and deep understanding of the industry.

Phil would later progress to become the General Manager of Tyrolit Australia, a position he continues to hold today. In this role, he has been instrumental in strengthening relationships across the sector, supporting contractors, and helping drive innovation and professionalism within the Australian market.

Beyond his professional achievements, Phil has also given generously of his time as a long-standing member of the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association of Australia committee. His contributions have helped shape the direction of our industry, always with a focus on safety, standards, and the long-term sustainability of concrete sawing and drilling in Australia.

Phil’s career is defined not only by leadership roles and business success, but by his genuine commitment to the people and businesses that make up our industry. His knowledge, integrity, and willingness to give back have made a lasting impact, and he is widely respected as both an industry leader and a trusted supporter of the trade.

Is your business ready for the Payday Super changes coming into effect on July 1st?

Payday Super is a change to how you calculate and when you pay your employees’ super guarantee. From 1 July 2026 you must pay employees their super guarantee on payday, at the same time as their salary and wages.

Click the link below to find out more

About Payday Super Changes to how employers calculate, pay and report super guarantee under Payday Super.

📣 Presenting the 2026 Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association Australia Commitee 📣

Left to right - Corey Carbon Diamond Abrasives, Kym, Emma (Treasurer), Cam Tyrolit Group, Brock Fast Cut QLD Pty Ltd(President), Paul (Vice President), Louie Power Concrete Cutting Pty. Ltd., Daniel Husqvarna Construction Australia and Kris Kustom Cut Concrete Cutting & Drilling Pty Ltd.

What a Demo Day!! A huge thank you to our incredible CSDAA Supplier Members .diamond.tools.australia .australia and Reflect Inspection Services who generously shared their time and expertise with us today. It was a fantastic opportunity to see new products in action, learn from your product knowledge demonstrations and enjoy the fun extras (yes the giveaways were a hit!) Today was just as valuable for everyone who attended - bringing together like minded people, great conversations and the chance to network directly with our Suppliers, asking questions and building stronger connections. We’re so grateful for the collaboration, energy and enthusiasm that made the day such a success! We’re already looking forward to the next one!

A great turnout, and it’s only 10:30 in the morning