Simon Richardson, Senior Product Manager ‑ Aftermarket Solutions, ANCA
The challenges and disruptions affecting the machine tool industries.
Simon Richardson is one of ANCA’s Product Managers, looking after the technical development and commercialisation of a range of machines and technology. Simon has 25 years of experience in the grinding industry, building an extensive understanding of market needs, trends and opportunities. Simon uses his intimate knowledge of ANCA products and grinding in general to offer the industry and customers a range of insights, tips and expertise to enable everyone’s ongoing success. A well-known figure amongst grinders, Simon joined ANCA in 2003 in the UK as a Sales Manager before emigrating to Australia in 2007.
Peter Sutton, Managing Director – Sutton Tools & President – AMTIL
The Global Tungsten Position
Managing Director of Sutton Tools, one of Australia’s most enduring family engineering businesses, now in its 110th year of operation. Under his leadership, the company has achieved substantial growth including the successful expansion into international markets, with approximately 40% of Sutton Tools manufactured products now sold overseas through integrated operations across Europe, Asia, and the USA.
Peter’s career in manufacturing spans over 30 years, covering a diverse range of functions across the business — from logistics and operations through to manufacturing leadership. His deep, hands-on understanding of the industry has been central to Sutton Tools’ evolution into a globally competitive, technology-driven organisation, including partnerships with Swinburne University and the ARC Digital Manufacturing Hub to advance smart manufacturing and digital transformation.
Peter has a genuine passion for maintaining Australia’s manufacturing capabilities, believing this to be fundamental to the nation’s future economic prosperity and employment. Appointed President of AMTIL in 2025, he continues to champion industry representation and advocate for a resilient, competitive Australian manufacturing sector at both a state and national level.
