About Manderson Engineering Innovations Pty Ltd
Our History
Manderson Engineering Innovations Pty Ltd (ACN: 643 792 278) was officially registered on 25 August 2020 to support the development of sovereign Australian firefighting technologies. The company was founded to serve as a legal vehicle for filing intellectual property, applying for research grants, and establishing eligibility for defence
Manderson Engineering Innovations Pty Ltd (ACN: 643 792 278) was officially registered on 25 August 2020 to support the development of sovereign Australian firefighting technologies. The company was founded to serve as a legal vehicle for filing intellectual property, applying for research grants, and establishing eligibility for defence innovation opportunities, including submissions to the Defence Innovation Hub.
From the beginning, our purpose has been clear: build practical, portable, and life-saving solutions that are deployable at sea, on land, or in industry, and support Australian-led innovation from idea to impact.
Our Team
James Manderson (Founder, Inventor) is a veteran Royal Australian Navy firefighter and technical team leader. James brings unmatched expertise in both emergency response and practical engineering. He is the original inventor of our core technology — affectionately known as “The BAT.”
Ms Sarah Battenally (Director, Co-founder) is a qualifi
James Manderson (Founder, Inventor) is a veteran Royal Australian Navy firefighter and technical team leader. James brings unmatched expertise in both emergency response and practical engineering. He is the original inventor of our core technology — affectionately known as “The BAT.”
Ms Sarah Battenally (Director, Co-founder) is a qualified mechanical fitter and mechatronics engineer. She leads innovation translation, technical documentation, and supports the transition of prototype to product. Sarah is passionate about sovereign capability, fire safety, and engineering design for real-world complexity.
We believe Australia's future in defence services is built on end-user insight, deep technical knowledge, and collaboration between inventors, industry and academia working together.
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Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to modernise and improve firefighting capabilities in high-risk, enclosed environments, especially where first responders face the compounded challenges of isolation at sea, limited access, and no external support.
We strive to provide sovereign, human-centred tools that are easy to train, safe to deploy, and effective when
Our mission is to modernise and improve firefighting capabilities in high-risk, enclosed environments, especially where first responders face the compounded challenges of isolation at sea, limited access, and no external support.
We strive to provide sovereign, human-centred tools that are easy to train, safe to deploy, and effective when it matters most. From naval damage control to remote industrial installations, our technologies aim to:
- Minimise risk to personnel
- Enhance emergency preparedness
- Protect critical infrastructure
- And deliver innovation where it’s needed most.