Industry award for local business
July 2010
CEDIA NEWS: Industry award for local business Local company Liquid Automation, who specialise in design and installation of residential and commercial electronic systems, has won an international award for the Asia Pacific region. The awards showcased some incredible installations which boasted integration on an unprecedented scale. They included stunning examples of home automation, home theatres many only dream of, amazing marine vessels fitted out with every perceivable piece of electronics, practical commercial applications and excellent audio visual product implementation. Based in Rosedale North Shore, Liquid Automation for the second year running won the ‘Best Marine Project’ and received a highly commended for ‘Best Project Design and Documentation’, both categories of the prestigious CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Awards, announced and celebrated by over 300 industry guests at a gala dinner function at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne, on Wednesday 23 June. Liquid Automation’s Sam Ashton accepted the award and said: “It was an eight-month project with an impressive installation that included all the bells and whistles aboard this luxury vessel. We’re excited to have won, and also we received a highly-commended award for the project design and documentation for the same project.” “The submissions in this year’s prestigious awards were the best I’ve ever seen, both locally and internationally” said Executive Director of CEDIA Asia Pacific, Stephen Miller. “These awards are not given out lightly. This year we had a record number of entries (92) across the Asia Pacific region and each category was fiercely contested. The three judges on this year’s panel come from overseas and commented on the high standard of entries they were asked to adjudicate on.” “Liquid Automation was a worthy winner of the award and had to fend off a talented field to claim both first place and the highly commended award.” Miller said. “We congratulate them and wish them all future success and expect to see them on the podium again next year.” Liquid Automation encourages members of the community to call in at Unit 4 / 40 Arrenway Drive, for a chat and to find out what makes them number one in their field. MEDIA: For more information, contact: Liquid Automation, bruce@liquidautomation.co.nz or 9 479 5415 About CEDIA: The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) is the international trade organisation of experienced and specialised suppliers, custom designers and installers of electronic systems for residential and commercial environments. CEDIA was created to help develop and encourage high standards of service and conduct from designers and installers, to acquire, preserve and distribute information relating to the business of integrated electronic systems and to promote high standards of integrity, business ethic and professionalism.
Motor Yacht 'A' Stylish Tenders by Philippe Starck
March 2010
Superyachts.com: Motor Yacht 'A' is deemed to be one of the most iconic superyachts ever designed. Her designer, Philippe Starck, also created some of the most stylish tenders to compliment the superyacht to ferry her guests ashore.
SY Thalia - an electronic haven on the high seas
August 2009
gizmag: The SY Thalia is a yacht with a difference ... while it's a beautiful looking vessel outside, it's what's inside that really takes your breath away.
Our dedicated team at Liquid Automation prides itself on being able to deliver the very best that the industry has to offer.
Our point of difference is our ability to provide our customers with a complete in house, Home automation/entertainment solution. With our team of experienced industry System programmers and installers.
With the combined guidance of Bruce and Stephan as directors your new automation/entertainment installation is bound to be a smooth stressless fun experience.
Director: Stephan GoodhueStephan has worked in the marine industry since 1992 crewing as Electronics, Mechanical and AV / IT engineer on yachts around the world for 9 years. He then joined New Zealand's largest marine electronics company heading up the AV/IT department for 2 years before starting Liquid Automation.
Stephan's skills include: Crestron, AMX, Lutron, DSC, Xantech programming, Fibre optics, Audio-Video Routing Technology, IT/AV/Cisco system Engineering along with detailed Project Management.
Director: Bruce CoxBruce has been in Marine Electronics since 1981; specialising in the Superyacht Industry since 1994. Bruce has held positions of Service Manager for 3 years, Technical Manager for 2 years and Sales Engineer for 3 years with New Zealand's largest marine electronics company.
Bruce has extensive experience not only in project management, but also in hands on installation, product technical specification, and above all excellent customer service.
The combined experience and skills of the Liquid Automation team ensures a perfect installation.
Marine project coordinator: Sam AshtonSam has been at Liquid Automation since the company's inception working his way up from a fresh eyed installer to project coordinator.
Whilst at Liquid Automation Sam has assisted with the coordination, eventually being responsible for the coordination of many of the projects described in our Projects section, including the award winning S/Y Red Dragon.
Programmer: Steve O'BrienSteve worked as an Electrical/Mechanical engineer for Lucas Industries in the UK for 19 years. His last 3 years in the UK was spent working for SMC an AV custom installation company in London who's many clients included the rich and famous.
Steve migrated to New Zealand in 2002 where he worked at Aletro as a programmer/installer before joining Liquid Automation in 2007 as our very valued Crestron/AMX/Lutron programmer.
Draftsman: Mike WillisWith over 15 years experience as a draftsman, Mike's role is the CAD draftsmen for the various projects undertaken and providing logistical support to the installation crew and project managers.
Acoustical Consultant, Project Coordinator, Installer: Darian SundarDarian spent 7 years in London working as a freelance project manager and sound engineer/tech.
After returning, having developed a strong back ground in sound, he then worked in a technical sales roll for one of New Zealand's longest standing sound companies before joining Liquid Automation in early 2008.
Installer: Mike SnooksMike joined the Liquid Automation team in 2008, after completing his apprenticeship with one of New Zealand's largest marine electronics companies.
Mike has worked for over 4 years in the marine electronics industry, installing and servicing navigation and communication electronics. Having worked on a variety of projects ranging from small scale installations through to super yachts, with his skill base and personality Mike has very quickly become a valued member of the team.
Installer: Adam DuddingAdam spent 3 years working at Salthouse boat builders as a Marine Electrician installing high voltage and audio visual systems before starting at Liquid Automation.
Installer: Lucas RuseenLucas joined the Liquid Automation team in 2010, after completing his apprenticeship with one of New Zealand's largest marine electronics companies.
Lucas has worked for over 4 years in the marine electronics industry, installing and servicing navigation and communication electronics. Having worked on a variety of projects ranging from small scale installations through to super yachts.
