MALA GPR Australia
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MALÅ GPR Australia is the authorised exclusive distributor of MALÅ Geoscience Ground Penetrating Radar and ABEM instruments in Oceania. MALÅ GPR Australia was established in 2009 and we pride ourselves on delivering the best instrumentation available in Australia combined with the highest level of support, training and service.
The company is lead by Mads Toft (M.Geo) who has extensive technical and practical experience with the Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electromagnetic (EM) methods. MALÅ GPR Australia prides itself on providing unique tailored solutions to all geophysical applications. MALÅ´s products are a quality Swedish product that has made tremendous success all over the world. With its user friendliness, cost effectiveness, flexibility, ruggedness and modern design, MALÅ´s product range is indeed unique on the market. Through our Special Projects Division we can assist with GPR projects, which require specialised setup or complex data processing and reporting. MALA staff have the ability to work with clients both onsite and remotely to assist conducting surveys, acquiring data or utilising bespoke equipment setups. All MALA staff have a range of qualifications and certifications to suit most site requirements. Our Training sector allows for any person or group of people to come and learn about GPR or EM methodology catering to a high knowledge level, practical and theoretical. We have courses designed to suit common and unique applications eg. concrete scanning, utility location and post processing. All MALA and ABEM gear is available to the general public through our extensive Rental Pool. These instruments are all the latest in their product ranges offering a chance to try the best technology at a fraction of the cost. All gear can be shipped Australia wide with assistance available during office hours via phone/email. |
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In 2012 Guideline Geo consolidated its two subsidiaries ABEM and MALÅ to offer unparalleled technical expertise, innovative solutions and world-leading global brands. Guideline Geo is a world-leader in geophysics and geo-technology offering sensors, software, services and support necessary to map and visualize the subsurface.
We provide complete solutions and applications expertise around the globe in four key growth areas: detecting and mapping groundwater, environmental and geological risk assessments, infrastructure site investigations and mineral exploration. With over 70-years of experience, we understand the needs of our customers and have developed a versatile range of products that offer solutions across a broad range of applications. From the non-destructive imaging of concrete, Guideline Geo has a solution for you. |
MALÅ is the world’s premier provider of ground penetrating radar (GPR) solutions, enabling professionals to create, analise and transform vast amounts of complex data into easily understandable representations of the subsurface. With a history of high-tech innovation going back to the 1930s, MALÅ technology allows faster, safer decisions to be made while reducing project costs and protecting public safety. We provide high quality, reliable and easy to use equipment to solve your subsurface investigation needs.
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ABEM is a global pioneer of geophysical solutions (since 1923) for customers working with crucial resources and infrastructure development within resistivity, induced polarization, electromagnetics, seismics and vibration. ABEMs solutions are the first choice for use in evaluating soil conditions, detecting and mapping groundwater, mineral exploration and infrastructure site investigations.
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Staff
MADS TOFT: Mads graduated from The University of Aarhus (Denmark) in 2001 with a Master’s Degree in Geophysics. During his studies he worked as an EM crew leader in numerous natural resource exploration programs. Mads’ thesis investigated some of the issues related to near-surface resistivity variations for various TEM transmitter-receiver configurations which involved extensive 3D TEM data modelling and inversion. His work would later be used in the design phase of the SkyTEM airborne EM system. Shortly after submitting his thesis, Mads relocated to Australia where he joined Alpha Geoscience as a Project Geophysicist. The role involved managing field operations and took him to locations throughout Australia. The key projects were TEM, GPR, MAG and resistivity surveys for the exploration, environmental and engineering industries. He was also responsible for implementing an ATV geophysical acquisitioning platform for use with magnetometers and frequency domain EM instruments. Mads was promoted to Senior Geophysicist and later General Manager which saw him supervise and mentor an office of 7 geophysicists. In early 2008 he left Alpha Geoscience to start up the Australian office of MALA GPR which focuses on the high-level application of geophysical technology and sale of GPR instruments.
Under his supervision the company have undertaken hundreds of small- and large-scale surveys using mag, time- and frequency domain magnetics and ERT. In addition, the experimental application of GPR in diverse environments such as 3D mapping of dam canals, 3D mapping of rail tunnels, underwater use of GPR and Helicopter mounted GPR for arctic regions. |
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JAMES MEINTJES: James graduated from Macquarie University in 2013, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Geophysics and minor in Environmental Earth Science. Directly before finishing his degree, James joined MALA GPR Australia in February 2013. His initial role was Geophysical Field Assistant for Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) projects undertaken around Sydney and Interstate Australia. In 2015, James became solely responsible for running and managing the consulting sector within MALA GPR Australia. This role involved project management, client relations, business development, tender/quotation submissions, geophysical field work, data processing and interpretation, geophysical report writing, travel logistics and staff management. In 2017, James was also provided the role of primary GPR instrument and software trainer. This responsibility included Sydney based and regional travel to provide full day training courses to new and existing clientele on GPR theory and practical learning modules. To this day, James continues to manage the consulting and training sectors within MALA GPR Australia and has been involved in a range of projects across Australia and internationally in Sri Lanka, Fiji, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Throughout his years as a Geophysicist, James has experience in GPR, Magnetics, Resistivity, and other Electromagnetic techniques. James specialises in 3D GPR acquisition and 3D data processing of GPR data. |
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BILL BARBER: Bill graduated from Macquarie University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics/Geology. Shortly after finishing his degree Bill joined Fender Geophysics. During this time, he conducted field work relating mostly to induced polarisation (IP), transient electromagnetic (TEM), Resistivity (RES) and Magnetics (MAG). In addition to field work Bill lead teams in the field responsible for acquisition, client relations, data retention/delivery and safety of all staff. Bill joined MALA GPR Australia in 2016. His initial role was geophysical field assistant for geotechnical Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) projects undertaken around Sydney and Interstate Australia. Bill is now responsible for Sales, Servicing and Technical support across Oceania for all ABEM and MALA products. Bill works closely with Guideline Geo (umbrella company for MALA/ABEM) negotiating and managing engagements, logistics and assistance in product development/ fault identification.
In addition, Bill completes all aspects of geophysical field work (acquisition, post processing and reporting). Experience includes 2D, 3D GPR, conductivity, RES MAG and GPS (total station/RTK). Bill specialises in geotechnical rail 2D GPR solutions. |
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