The usual directive was "The system is showing this, call Spitty and check if its correct".

Academically
1969 AEB General Science Course, ONC Sciences.
1971 HNC Metallurgy.
1979 Graduateship of the Rubber and Plastics Institute.
2020 MSc "The History and Future of Natural Rubber Technology."

Other Contributions and Papers presented:
One patent using skim block NR to improve abrasion and cut resistance of earthmover tyre treads.
Author and presenter of “Extrusion – Optimisation of Productivity and Quality” at the “Recent Developments for the Rubber Product Industry” seminar, Rubber Technology Centre, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, April 2002.
Author and presenter of “Mixing of Rubber” presented at the “Recent Developments for the Rubber Product Industry” seminar, Rubber Technology Centre, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, April 2002.
Author and presenter of “Statistical Process Control – An Overview” at the “Enhancing Technical Competitiveness Through R&D, Productivity and Quality Improvements” seminar, Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 2005.
Co-author of “Productivity and Quality Improvements” – presented at the “Enhancing Technical Competitiveness Through R&D, Productivity and Quality Improvements” seminar, Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 2005.
Author of two guides:
- A Guide to Process Improvements Using Statistical Process Control (An Aid to Establishing a Lean Manufacturing Programme in the Rubber Industry).
- Advanced Statistics Leading to SPC and Analysis of Experimental Data.
Co-author and presenter of “Process and Quality Improvements in Rubber Products Manufacturing”, at The Plastics and Rubber Institute of Malaysia annual seminar, Shah Alam, Malaysia, March 2006.
Author and presenter of “Understanding Energy – How to save money on your electricity bills”, at the Plastics and Rubber Institute of Malaysia annual seminar, Shah Alam, Malaysia, March 2007.
Author and presenter of “Processing Improvements” at Rubber Technology Open Day, International Rubber Products Exhibition Centre, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, April 2007.
Author and presenter of “Compounding for Retread Applications” at Seminar for Retreaders, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, November 2007.
Author of “A Guide to Productive and Efficient Rubber Processing”, published by The Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre, 2008.
Co-author of “Silica Improves NR-Based Truck Tread Performance” at Tire Technology Expo 2009, Hamburg, March 2009.
Author and presenter of “Towards Energy Efficiency and Lean Manufacturing” at MREPC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 2009.
Author of “Lean Manufacturing for the Malaysian Rubber Products Industry”, published by The Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre, June 2009.
Co-author and presenter of “Polymers Based on Natural Rubber: Renewable Materials with Unique Properties” at the PRIM’s Golden Jubilee International Polymer Conference, Sunway Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 2010.
Author and presenter of “TQS – Total Quality: The Key to Success” at Akademi Hevea, Rubber Technology Centre, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, November 2010.
Author and presenter of “5S & TPM In A Nut Shell” at Akademi Hevea, Rubber Technology Centre, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, Nov 2011.
Author of many production specifications, and test & method procedures.

Academically
1969 AEB General Science Course, ONC Sciences.
1971 HNC Metallurgy.
1979 Graduateship of the Rubber and Plastics Institute.
2020 MSc "The History and Future of Natural Rubber Technology."

Other Contributions and Papers presented:
One patent using skim block NR to improve abrasion and cut resistance of earthmover tyre treads.
Author and presenter of “Extrusion – Optimisation of Productivity and Quality” at the “Recent Developments for the Rubber Product Industry” seminar, Rubber Technology Centre, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, April 2002.
Author and presenter of “Mixing of Rubber” presented at the “Recent Developments for the Rubber Product Industry” seminar, Rubber Technology Centre, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, April 2002.
Author and presenter of “Statistical Process Control – An Overview” at the “Enhancing Technical Competitiveness Through R&D, Productivity and Quality Improvements” seminar, Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 2005.
Co-author of “Productivity and Quality Improvements” – presented at the “Enhancing Technical Competitiveness Through R&D, Productivity and Quality Improvements” seminar, Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 2005.
Author of two guides:
- A Guide to Process Improvements Using Statistical Process Control (An Aid to Establishing a Lean Manufacturing Programme in the Rubber Industry).
- Advanced Statistics Leading to SPC and Analysis of Experimental Data.
Co-author and presenter of “Process and Quality Improvements in Rubber Products Manufacturing”, at The Plastics and Rubber Institute of Malaysia annual seminar, Shah Alam, Malaysia, March 2006.
Author and presenter of “Understanding Energy – How to save money on your electricity bills”, at the Plastics and Rubber Institute of Malaysia annual seminar, Shah Alam, Malaysia, March 2007.
Author and presenter of “Processing Improvements” at Rubber Technology Open Day, International Rubber Products Exhibition Centre, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, April 2007.
Author and presenter of “Compounding for Retread Applications” at Seminar for Retreaders, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, November 2007.
Author of “A Guide to Productive and Efficient Rubber Processing”, published by The Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre, 2008.
Co-author of “Silica Improves NR-Based Truck Tread Performance” at Tire Technology Expo 2009, Hamburg, March 2009.
Author and presenter of “Towards Energy Efficiency and Lean Manufacturing” at MREPC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 2009.
Author of “Lean Manufacturing for the Malaysian Rubber Products Industry”, published by The Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre, June 2009.
Co-author and presenter of “Polymers Based on Natural Rubber: Renewable Materials with Unique Properties” at the PRIM’s Golden Jubilee International Polymer Conference, Sunway Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 2010.
Author and presenter of “TQS – Total Quality: The Key to Success” at Akademi Hevea, Rubber Technology Centre, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, November 2010.
Author and presenter of “5S & TPM In A Nut Shell” at Akademi Hevea, Rubber Technology Centre, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, Nov 2011.
Author of many production specifications, and test & method procedures.

Percy! You’re a walking Encyclopaedia

My patience and my sanity, my masterpiece unsigned.

I can read and write and I have a quite good command of my native language..viz..Australian English..and I have managed to obtain a quite reasonable education. (two degrees) I managed a career for 35 years and it was, for the most part, a successful one. I have been part of a successful family that has managed to stay together and remain close. I started playing guitar when I was 13 and I have managed to stick to it all my life (so far) I own my own home. I have enough to live comfortably. I consider that a great achievement seeing that a massive percentage of the world's people have none of that. But then again mostly it's just luck. I chose my parents well.

Ooo, patience. Pass the plate, please.

Don't be in any hurry to sign that canvas!



What a very nice attribution! Nothing like the good fortune of parents who, more than passing on good genes, provide a rich and secure childhood full of opportunities. Like you, I thank my lucky stars for my parents.

By any measure, your achievements are grand ones! Once you are toilet trained and have a modicum of literacy, the world is your oyster .