Introducing Barloch Industries

Barloch Industries Pty Ltd is a self-funded independent Australian company that has been specifically developed to target the ever growing water shortage and bushfire threat we are suffering on both a national and international level. Many parts of the world are in the grip of a debilitating drought with the fire risk never so high. In Australia we have severe water restrictions in place around the country and suffer each year from unforgiving bushfires across the land.

Recently we have seen a spate of water saving products and services enter the market. We see the impact we are enduring everyday on our television sets, in the paper, on the radio, we talk about it with family and friends and, at a time when water is on everyone’s lips, the release of the Barloch brand has come at an opportune time.

It has been a slow and tedious process, but one that has provided us with an enormous sense of pride and passion. Water is our most precious commodity…without it, we simply die! We need to harness the otherwise ‘lost’ water and utilise it in the most productive and affordable way possible...this is our quest.

We welcome enquiries , cooperative agreements, appropriate endorsements and or support in creating public awareness in assisting to alleviate the impact that this force of nature has delivered us.

At a time when water is on everyone’s lips, if you would like to be part of the solution contact us by email at

FACT...

FAST ACTION COUNTERS TRAGEDY

• FAST: Statistics have shown that a fire front can burn a staggering 20klms in just 4 minutes.
• ACTION: Take immediate action if your home is under threat from bushfires – there should be no question whether you stay or go when a bushfire is approaching your home, you can rebuild a house.
• COUNTERS: Prepare counter measures to protect your home and family by following the appropriate authority’s bushfire preventative measures.
• TRAGEDY: Avoid tragedy - Don’t become another statistic.

Facts...

• In the wake of the recent Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria and the Santa Barbara wildfires, there are stories coming out where home-made makeshift sprinkler systems were rigged up and, it would appear, that more than just luck but forward planning managed to save these homes whilst their neighbour’s homes were destroyed.
• February 2009 brought Victoria, Australia to her knees bearing witness to more bushfire horror, with tragic loss of lives confirmed at 173. More than 700 homes were destroyed; 330,000 hectares burnt out.
• The Canberra bushfires of 2003 caused severe damage to the outskirts of Canberra and, after burning for a week, the fires entered the suburbs, 4 people died and more than 500 homes were destroyed or severely damaged and most of these homes were on town water.
• 2008 saw Barcelona ship nearly 23 million litres of drinking water – enough for 180,000 people for a day – the first delivery in an unprecedented emergency plan to help this parched corner of Spain. The country is suffering its worst drought since records began 60 years ago, Catalonia, of which Barcelona is the capital, has been the worst hit region.
• The droughts in Cyprus have forced government officials there to ship in water from Greece to help ease the crisis.
• July 2008 saw a slew of wildfires across California, most ignited by lightning that burned more than 800 square miles of land, the blazes destroyed at least 67 homes and other buildings.

Rod Barratt - Inventor / Managing Director

Rod has created a company of his own ideas…for him, thinking outside the square is mandatory. Rod states, "for every problem there is a solution close by."

The BushFire Loch® and the DownPipe Loch® have proved to be enormously satisfying for Rod, although he gains equal excitement from working on several other water saving products and projects currently in various stages of development.

His creative attention to detail and ingenuity has led to the production of these unique Aussie products which not only suit the national market but they have an international audience as well, particularly in areas with similar extreme environmental issues as Australia.

Together with his sister, Suzanne Stahl, they have been moonlighting for several years and through sheer dedication and perseverance have managed to gather support from Australian celebrity Col Elliott to assist in achieving the outcome they desire.

In Rod’s own words… ‘Water is a serious topic; we can’t sustain life without it.’

Suzanne Stahl - International Business Manager

Suzanne’s strength and specialty has focused on Business Management, Administration, Budget Control, Marketing, Advertising, Production Management, Employment and Finance.

Launching her career 1976 in the entertainment industry, she partnered with Bernie Stahl (who was later to become her husband), their company was to become one of the most diversified and largest entertainment booking agencies, management and touring companies in Victoria. In 1977 the management division signed Col Elliott, an association which was to become a unique business partnership and one which still continues to this day. Together they have created and marketed many products from television and video production, music video clips, to a broad range of merchandise presently available on the market.

This experience laid the grounds to pursue a full-time career in Production Management providing corporate video training services and television commercials for a range of clients. It was during this time, in 2001, that her brother Rod Barratt, approached her with an ‘idea’…this was the birth of Barloch Industries.

With a ‘can do’ attitude, extensive organizational and marketing skills, Suzanne is able to draw from her vast experience and adapt to her environment with ease.

She is the driving force behind Barloch Industries.

Wayne Dillon - International Manufacturing Manager

Wayne Dillon has enjoyed a long and successful career in Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales, Marketing, and Brand Management. Originally involved in the Marine Industry his expertise has encompassed almost every facet of business.

Wayne commenced sailing at an early age going on to win National Titles and representing New Zealand in small yachts. As a result his career in the boating industry began and now, having spent over 25 years in this field Wayne has gained an in-depth knowledge of the industry and managed one of the largest Manufacturers, Distributors, and Retailers of marine equipment in the New Zealand market.

Wayne’s innovative flair for product design resulted in the manufacture of many of his products for use on high performance yachts. He was one of the first in the industry to introduce "high tech" plastics for the manufacture of yachting equipment.

In 1989 Wayne joined White International, an Australasian distribution company, marketing and selling their industrial and hardware products. Initially engaged as the New Zealand Business Manager, his superior sales & marketing skills led to early promotion as Director. In this capacity Wayne introduced many brands and products that are now market leaders in Australia and New Zealand. In recent years he has been responsible for sourcing and overseeing production for products manufactured in Asia.

We, at Barloch, consider ourselves very fortunate that we are able to utilize Wayne’s wealth of experience and background to draw from and champion the production of our products. They are being made with the same dedication and attention to detail and material specifications that Wayne has applied to equip some of the world’s most sleek racing yachts!

Jim Christensen - Director of Sales

Jim has a profile we simply could not resist – a Senior Supply Chain Business Development & Operations Manager with in excess of 20 years experience with the capacity of delivering in deadlines and KPI’s. His negotiation, networking skills and attitude is second to none; Jim consistently delivers outstanding results.

His wealth of experience has been proven and his services have been highly sought by companies such as:

Dematic: Global innovators in the design and delivery of Logistics Materials Handling Systems for the retail grocery, general merchandise, wholesale and direct distribution, food & beverage, manufacturing & finished goods, airport logistics and postal services sectors.

Colby Mannesmann & Siemens: Engaged to overhaul the company’s Customer Service function and significantly elevated its performance,

Pulse Logistics Systems: Provided a pre-implementation service to understand the strategic needs of the company

Myer: Engaged as Distribution Centre Manager (NSW)

And then, Jim has managed assignments to implement RF and warehouse management systems into Soul Pattinson, Esselte and IBM.

Jim has proven time and again that experience does indeed count and fortunately for us, he is now passionately directing all that experience into Barloch products.

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