Graham Ferguson (L) presents Redbull Powder Company Peter Shapiro with the Niemac Trophy

There were four nominations this year for the Niemac Award, but Peter Shapiro‘s innovative approach to creating a new business opportunity took this years prize.

Since establishing the Redbull Powder Company 14 years ago, Peter has constantly pushed the boundaries with regard to providing the best possible services to their clients in the quarrying industry. His innovative approach to ‘doing things differently’ have seen huge advances for the blasting operations in both urban and quarry blasting

The Niemac Award recognises his leadership in designing, operating and maintaining innovative developments to the explosives industry. His ability and innovation have led to change the way in which bulk explosives are manufactured, transported and utilised throughout the industry.
Well done Peter.