Our Team

Executive Team

Annette Matthews Managing Director
Annette has been directing company activities since 1979 and is the Managing Director of AWL. She heads the marketing, sales and manufacturing of our group from our head office in Coffs Harbour. Since the inauguration of the company in 1979 she has been involved in the development of the operational systems of the company & for the variety of mouldings required for our current products.

Annette also organises the logistics of the company’s product to ensure it is delivered on time.
Sarah Lane Accounts Manager
Sarah takes care of the administrative duties and accounting requirements of AWL. She has over 20 years of experience in the business/finance industry. Please contact Sarah with any questions or queries about your account.

Sales & Marketing Support Team

Freya Lindsay Website Sales and Product inquires
Freya looks after AWL’s website inquiries and thoroughly follows up on inquiries for our products, passing on site and installation requirements.

Freya also organises the sales and logistics of the company’s ancillary products such as orders received from our clients for inflatable Tubes and Mats to ensure these are delivered on time.

Slide Design Team

Michael Newton Design & Operations Manager, Australia & Overseas
Michael is involved in both the design of rides and the management of project installations. He is proficient in CAD design and 3D modelling. Since 1994 he has led the team in completing projects both in Australia and Overseas. He is qualified to either assist with or undertake the complete installation of AWL’s extensive product range, along with the help of our skilled installation crew. Michael oversees our design team and ensures work is on time.

Slide Installation Team

Jex Matthews, Eric Cary, Oscar Woods, Michael Newton. Design & Operations Manager, Australia & Overseas
We have a skilled installation crew to go on site to either assist the main contractor in the installation of our rides or to complete a full installation.

AWL also engages local tradesman to help complete our projects, affording jobs to local communities.
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