Meet the Team

Mike Surridge (ex SPX-APV, GEA/Kelvion and HRS) - General Manager

Mike, who has spent the last 6 years with SPX - APV as its Head of Heat Exchange for Australia and New Zealand, has re-joined Fluid Dynamics as our General Manager. 

"We affectionately refer to Mike as ‘Captain Magic’ and 'Mr. Heat Exchange' " says John Bolton, Fluid Dynamics’ Executive Chairman “... and we are delighted to have a person universally regarded as the pre-eminent expert in heat exchangers to lead us through a period of dynamic growth in our business. Mike, who has an absolute passion for and pride in what he does, not only has an incredible knowledge of heat exchangers, but put simply, he also understands the business of heat exchange. He is the perfect fit for Fluid Dynamics. "

Mike’s life in heat exchangers commenced in 1982 (a year after Fluid Dynamics commenced operations) at the tender age of 15 when he commenced a 5 year fitter/welder apprenticeship with Watford Steel Fabrications in the UK, a company involved heavily in both manufacturing and heat exchangers.

He has literally known only one industry, heat exchangers, starting at the bottom and rising to the top.

In 1987, after a solid grounding in all aspects of the design and manufacture of heat exchangers, Mike moved to HRS, an internationally recognised heat exchanger manufacturer, where he spent four years as a Service Engineer, moved on up to Sales in 1991 and advanced to National Sales Manager in 1997. In his time in Sales with HRS Mike quadrupled its turnover in aftermarket service and spares.

In 2000, and still in the UK, Mike moved to APV as its UK Business Development Manager, a role that eventually brought him to Australia as APV’s Australian BDM.

Then on to GEA in 2008 as its National BDM for Heat Exchangers until it sold its Heat Exchanger Division to Kelvion in 2013.

Mike then brought his incredible skills and experience to Fluid Dynamics for the first time.

SPX, now the owner of APV, was very keen for Mike to return and was able to convince him to take on the role of Head of its Heat Exchange Division for the Australian & New Zealand operations. After two years with Fluid Dynamics, Mike left us and moved over to SPX-APV for six years where he doubled its heat exchanger business.

Now Mike has returned ‘home’ to Fluid Dynamics as our General Manager. “I first met Mike at a trade show in 2007 when he was with APV…” says John Bolton. “We became instant friends and have remained so ever since. Although I was disappointed when Mike left us in 2015, it was the right move for Mike. I have to say that both Mike and Mark Greaves, Mike’s new boss at SPX-APV, handled the process exceptionally well and I have a deep and lasting respect for them both. If anything, the relationship between each of us personally and our respective companies was strengthened.”

In testament to this mutual respect, SPX-APV has now appointed Fluid Dynamics as its Australian Channel Partner for its APV range of Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers.

Mike has devoted his life to the heat exchanger industry, but he hasn’t lost any of his energy and drive. “I just fell in love with heat exchangers” says Mike. To anyone who has met or just spoken to Mike, this is obvious.    

When asked what stands out as the most rewarding aspect of his life in the heat exchange industry, Mike humbly replied “Being able to significantly increase the businesses of each of the companies for which I have worked, leaving each of them on very friendly terms and having had the opportunity to work with some of the best likeminded people in the industry from whom I have learnt so much”.

It is noteworthy that Mike’s old employers, SPX-APV, HRS and GEA, are all customers & suppliers of Fluid Dynamics.

Nice one Captain Magic! Welcome aboard the good ship Fluid Dynamics.

P.S. Fluid Dynamics has the largest range of heat exchangers going and Mike is across them all. To our valued customers who are looking for the best heat exchange solution available, contact Mike for a chat or email him at msurridge@fluddynamics.com.au

Nicole Long - Office Manager

With over 18 years’ experience working in the Administration field, Nicole fulfils the role of Office Manager here at Fluid Dynamics.

Bringing with her an abundance of knowledge and expertise for all things office related, Nicole offers a versatile approach and assists in many different aspects of the business.

As our front of house representative, Nicole is the face and voice for Fluid Dynamics. Being the first point of contact for our customers, she is always happy to help and will do her utmost to ensure your experience with us is welcoming and positive.

To contact Nicole, please feel free to call (03) 8786 4900 or email: accounts@fluiddynamics.com.au

Mark Burge - Workshop Manager

Mark Burge has been with Fluid Dynamics for over 20 years.