About Us
West Coast Poly was established in Canning Vale, Perth in 1999 with the aim of producing high quality, long lasting, polyethylene storage tanks for the Rural, Residential and Mining & Industrial markets in Western Australian.
The company is privately owned by West Australians and uses the advanced rotomoulding manufacturing process to produce tanks in one piece from high quality polyethylene. This means you are dealing with local people and are getting a product that is designed and built for West Australian conditions.
The quality and longevity of the company’s products combined with the efficiency of its delivery system has allowed West Coast Poly to become the preferred supplier to most agricultural agencies, residential resellers, builders and the mining and industrial sector. This reputation has been established by the company’s focus on producing; precision engineered; well designed tanks; backed by a long-term warranty.
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
As a Western Australian company, West Coast Poly recognizes and strives to engage and contribute positively to the community in which it operates and deals with, this community covers the full breadth of the State of WA.
West Coast Poly has proudly supported the Country Football WA for the past 11 years as a Sponsor of Player of the Week and Player of the Year award. This sponsorship reaches across the country areas of the State.
The Association provides representation to over 90 Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Brigades from Kununurra to Esperance to Kalgoorlie – including 5 private Brigades – Leinster, Paraburdoo, Pannawonica, Tom Price and Murrin Murrin.
West Coast are proud to support their local football club – The Canning Vale Cougars. The club was established in 2010 with the mission to be the best community football club by providing leadership, integrity, pathways and opportunities for all in our diverse community.
OUR COMMITMENT
As a Western Australian company, the company recognizes and strives to engage and contribute positively to the community in which it operates and deals with, this community covers the full breadth of the State of WA.
OUR PEOPLE
Stephen Thompson
CEO
Coming from a family background in mining in Kalgoorlie Steve began his West Coast Poly journey in 1995, delivering tanks throughout rural WA. From the ground up, he worked his way through all sectors of West Coast Poly. Today, 27 years later as CEO, Steve proudly leads the Company with his vast business knowledge and experience, constantly striving for excellence.
Stephen Thompson
CEO
Andrew Baker
General Manager
Born in the South West, Andrew first started working in irrigation for produce growers in the Perth Hills. After successfully managing large scale irrigation projects Andrew began his time at West Coast Poly. Andrew has worked in sales, as well as operations and is now our General Manager overseeing production, despatch, sales & marketing.
Andrew Baker
General Manager
Chad Southcott
Sales Manager
Hailing from a wheat & sheep farm near Ballidu, Chad has been at West Coast Poly for the past 10 years with 5 years prior at Freedom Tanks. In that time Chad has amassed an extensive array of tank experience. He is proactive, diligent and leads our team expertly in his role as Sales Manager.
Chad Southcott
Sales Manager
Damian Hunt
Production Manager
Damian spent his childhood moving around rural WA, exposing him to all the various regions of our state and gaining first hand experience on farms to fruit orchards. With a keen interest in mountain biking Damian oversees our production and has brought his 14 years of management experience in manufacturing to West Coast Poly.
Damian Hunt
Production Manager
Neale de Groot
Sales
After spending 13 years as Dispatch Co Ordinator within West Coast Poly, Neale has decided to utilise all that knowledge and move into Sales. With a friendly demeanour & a can do attitude he’s sure to develop into a valuable member of the sales team.
Neale de Groot
Sales
Alan Green
Production Manager
Alby joined the West Coast Poly Team in 1998, and has seen the Company grow from its infancy to market leaders in their field today.
With his wealth of knowledge and experience, he has been involved in product design and development, and participated in the advancement in production systems improving quality and increasing efficiency.
Alan Green
Production Manager
Fiona Thompson
Accounts Payable
Growing up in Karratha, Fiona has worked in the accounts field for over 10+ years and for the past 1 ½ years with West Coast Poly. Fiona has been responsible for keeping our suppliers happy and paying them on time.
Fiona Thompson
Accounts Payable
Pam Orr
Dispatch Co-ordinator
Accumulating just over 20 years at West Coast Poly across Sales and Marketing, Pam embraces a wealth of knowledge of the inner workings of West Coast Poly which she passionately brings into her role as Dispatch Co-ordinator.
Pam Orr
Dispatch Co-ordinator
Zoe Ratina
QA
With an industry background in nursery’s and horticulture, Zoe has brought her enthusiasm and eagle eye attention to detail to West Coast Poly. A valuable member to our quality assurance team, Zoe ensures every tank constructed meets our required standards.
Zoe Ratima
QA
Kerry Webb
Dispatch Co-ordinator
Kerry joined West Coast Poly in 2021, coming from the fast paced food industry after 22 years. Her incredible experience in dispatch makes her a real asset to the team as well her friendly customer service.
Kerry Webb
Dispatch Co-ordinator
Tammy Silich
Graphic Designer
Born in Wongan Hills, Tammy has a Diploma of Graphic Design and over 16yrs in the industry, Tammy has spent the last 6 years with West Coast Poly. Working side by side the Marketing Manager, Tammy is a valued team member and responsible for developing concepts, graphics and layouts as well managing the company’s brand and social media.
Tammy Silich
Graphic Designer
Amanda Sharma
Administration Assistant
Amanda moved West and joined the team in January 2022 as our Receptionist.
With a background in Education, Amanda brought a vibrant energy to the office and customers responded to her friendly and helpful personality. Moving forward, Amanda has now taken on the role as Administration Assistant where she continues to expand her skills.
Amanda Sharma
Administration Assistant
Kristie Halbwirth
HR
Growing up in the English countryside on the island of Jersey, Kirstie has a passion for riding horses & directing theatre. With over 18 years of experience in the field of HR & having worked in the steel fabrication industry, Kirstie has brought her wealth of knowledge to West Coast Poly.
Kirstie Halbwirth
HR
James Pearson
Marketing Manager
James’ family has been farming in Coorow – Carnamah for over 100 years, he graduated university and started marketing in the health sector followed by 5 years working in fresh produce with both growers and retailers. His interest in agriculture and manufacturing brought him to West Coast Poly where he now manages our marketing and communication strategies.
James Pearson
Marketing Manager
Marlin Moodley
Financial Administrator
Marlin has worked at West Coast Poly for the past 15 years. Starting off in accounts, Marlin is now our Finance Administrator overseeing accounts as well office administration. With 15 years of experience Marlin is a wealth of knowledge on the industry and an important part of the West Coast Poly Team.
Marlin Moodley
Financial Administrator
Sharon Arumugam
Receptionist
Born in Perth, Sharon originally studied criminology at Murdoch before completing her diploma in business administration. After she graduated Sharon moved to tropical Cairns, working in customer service and retail. Since starting with West Coast Poly, Sharon has brought her positive attitude, bubbly personality & wonderful customer service skills to her role.
Sharon Arumugam
Receptionist
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