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Mining 07 Nov 2012

Calibre subsidiary announces $47m deal

Calibre Group has announced that its newly-acquired subsidiary, G&S Engineering Services, has won a $46.8 million works contract for the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance in Queensland.

Deals 10 Oct 2012

Calibre announces $74m cash and scrip acquisition

Engineering firm Calibre Group has acquired Queensland's G&S Engineering Services in a cash and scrip deal worth up to $74 million, at today's share price.

Mining 05 Oct 2012

Calibre wins new early works deals

Engineering and contracting company Calibre Group has announced a pair of new contract awards, for early stage works with new clients in New South Wales and Queensland.

Deals 03 Oct 2012

Sluggish IPO sector reflects tough market

There may be plenty of cash about, but the IPO market is struggling as investor confidence remains low.

Mining 24 Sep 2012

Calibre picks up Qld engineering group

Engineering and infrastructure services company Calibre Group has acquired Queensland-based engineering and planning group Echelon Mining Services.

Deals 06 Jul 2012

Calibre prices $75m IPO to suit market

Engineering company Calibre Group has commenced marketing a $75 million initial public offering, the largest of the year, at a price that reflects the downturn in the stockmarket over the past quar

Special Reports 14 Jun 2012

Booming Calibre shows the way to more success

The past year has been a whirlwind for businesses that have featured in the Rising Stars awards, with some rising to greater heights while others have faced major challenges.

Special Reports 02 May 2012

LNG boom serves up winners, push is on for more

If you are a ‘glass half-full' person, the LNG boom has presented great opportunities for local industry, but not everyone is happy.

Special Reports 04 Apr 2012

Private equity backing helps WA businesses pursue strong growth

Businesses like Calibre Global, Onsite Rental Group and NLV Group have enjoyed strong growth with the support of their private equity backers.

Special Reports 04 Apr 2012

Private equity on the march in WA but deals scarce

Private equity funds are scouring Western Australia, looking to invest in local businesses but only a handful of deals have been completed.

Special Reports 29 Feb 2012

Calibre employs strong growth strategy

CALIBRE Projects started from scratch in 2002, offering engineering, procurement and construction management services to the mining sector.

Special Reports 29 Feb 2012

Public role for private players as major wealth brings widespread influence

WESTERN Australia's leading private companies are under the spotlight now more than ever before.

Property 28 Sep 2011

Space race drives office redesigns, fit-outs

Keen demand for commercial space in central Perth is driving a surge in office redesign and fit-out work, attracting new players to the Western Australian market and creating opportunities for esta

Special Reports 16 Jun 2011

Upward trajectory for the majority of past winners

PAST winners of the Rising Stars award could never be accused of standing still.

07 Jun 2011

Calibre buys out Melbourne's Minerva

Engineering and project delivery firm Calibre Global has ramped up its eastern states expansion with the acquisition of Melbourne-based Minerva Engineers for an undisclosed sum.

Special Reports 02 Sep 2010

Engineering changes from the top down

The state's major engineering outfits have experienced significant staff changes in the last 12 months as the sector stepped out from the gloom of the global financial crisis.

20 May 2010

Calibre looks east at coal after $100m deal

QUEENSLAND'S booming coal sector heads Perth resources engineering group Calibre Global's hit list following a landmark $100 million-plus capital injection from one of the world's leading private equity investment groups.

13 May 2010

Private equity backs Calibre Global

Major British private equity firm First Reserve Corporation is to acquire a controlling interest in unlisted Calibre Global in a move to significantly enhance the Perth engineering group's growth plans.

03 Feb 2010

Calibre buys out rail partner

Perth-based engineering group Calibre Global has cemented its place as Western Australia's leading heavy haul rail engineering group by taking full control of the Calibre-Engenium Rail Joint Venture (CEJV).

Financial Services 24 Sep 2009

Mining slowdown hits engineering sector

THE major engineering companies in Western Australia cut employment by 15 per cent during the past 12 months, defining the impact of the global financial crisis on the sector.

Infrastructure 02 Jul 2009

Calibre MD sets sights on growth

GOOD help, so the saying goes, is hard to find.

Infrastructure 10 Jun 2009

Rod Baxter joins Calibre Global

Former managing director of Consolidated Minerals, Rod Baxter, has joined Perth-based engineering company Calibre Global as its new managing director.

Special Reports 28 Nov 2006

ThinkSmart, Mine Services on top

This year's Rising Stars awards attracted 52 entries from a wide range of business sectors, all committed to innovation and growth.

Professions 19 Apr 2006

WA finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year awards announced

Western Australia has 23 nominees in the field of 108 competing for the Ernst & Young Australian Entrepreneur of the Year 2006.

18 Apr 2006

Calibre appointment

ENGINEERING services group Calibre has opened a Queensland office as part of its expansion program, appointing Paul Bartlett to run the new operation.

Special Reports 24 May 2005

Iron ore boom key to Calibre rise

When a company goes from a standing start to nearly 400 staff in the space of three years, you might think it would be time to take stock and consolidate.

19 Oct 2004

Contractors reap NW rewards

Soaring demand for Western Australia's resources has created a bonanza of new business for a host of small and flexible contractors operating in the North-West.

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