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(07) 3630 4155 About Us
Australian made. Family owned. Trusted partner.
FDP Composites is a family-owned, Australian manufacturer of custom-made, on-time, quality composite product solutions.
Based in Brisbane and owned and operated by Leona Reif and John Reif, FDP Composites design and manufacture composite components for a range of industry sectors, including some of Australia’s largest bus, coach and camper builders.
We have a team of highly qualified and skilled tradespeople at all levels of business, with experience in all aspects of fibreglass production across a range of technical processes and composite fabrication.
FDP Composites are regularly involved and engaged in thought leadership, through active membership of the Composites Australia – the leading industry body. We also have a long term commitment to training and trade qualifications through our relationship with PARTEC – Plastics Training Centre.
Our Values
Operate with Integrity
We are ethical
We are reliable
We apply sound business management
Client-focus Commitment
We have solid expertise
We are responsive
We are collaborative
We have strong relationship management
We are understanding of client needs
Committed to Innovation
We undertake continuous learning
We strive for continuous improvement
We adopt new technologies
We have a quality focus
Focus on Safety
We apply WHS management
We offer training and development
We focus on production management
Our history
Len Reif established Fireglass Design Panels (FDP) in 1999, as a result of his experience working in the bus building industry. Len started out manufacturing fibreglass components specifically for the bus and coach sector.
Now employing more than 40 people across two manufacturing sites, FDP Composites is today operated by directors, John and Leona Reif. The brother and sister team took over the business in 2009 when their father Len Reif retired from his long career in the bus building industry.
FDP Composites proudly service some of Australia’s largest and well known bus and coach manufacturers, as well as provide composite components and product solutions to a range of industries including transport, marine and boating, architecture and building, and caravan and camper manufacturing sectors.
Our Management Team
John Reif
Managing Director since 2008
John is co-business owner of FDP and has a key role in customer relations and business planning.
John has a passion for learning, and in the early years after coming into the family business, he completed the Cert III in Polymer Processing (Composites) as an add on to his prior trade qualification.
Leona Reif
Director/Secretary since 2008
Leona is co-business owner with her brother John and has a background in public administration and business process review. Leona’s key roles are in business management and strategic planning. She also contributes to the Australian composites industry as current president of Composites Australia Inc, the member-based industry forum that promotes connections, skills and knowledge, and promotes the development of new markets for composite products.
Angela Kerwin
Administrative Manager
Angela joined the team in 2014 and has a background in public administration. Angela takes care of all the financial management, record keeping, incoming orders, purchasing and payroll. She also contributes to customer relations and is the liaison between customers and the production managers.
Dave Walters
Production Manager
Dave has been with FDP since 2014 and manages our main production facility in Brisbane, leading the team in continuous production improvement and ensuring high quality production. He keeps a large team running smoothly over a 3,000 m2 facility, providing an agile response to customer needs.
Deiter Heydenrych
Manager - Advanced Composites & Moulding
Dieter joined the company in 2014, coming to us with significant experience in the international composites sector. He leads all our plug and mould development, and implements new processes and technologies, assisting FDP to explore improved production processes.
Chris Chadwick
Leading Hand – Northgate
Chris has over 10 year’s service, starting as a factory junior and completing his apprenticeship as a Composites Technician with FDP. He has worked across both production facilities and progressed into a supervisory role.
Ben Wickins
Leading Hand – Northgate
Ben started as a junior factory hand in 2013, continuing to complete an apprenticeship in Polymer Processing (Composites). Ben leads a team of laminators in both open and closed moulding processes.
Alex Stebaev
Leading Hand - RTM
Alex is a leading hand in our RTM facility on the Sunshine Coast. Alex leads the QA and assembly team, including assemblies and despatch.
Michael Reif
Leading Hand - RTM
Michael is based in our Sunshine Coast facility, and leads the infusion production team in RTM and closed moulding.