1997
CQI Pty Ltd formed in 1997 with Duncan and David West.

2002
Nick West joined in 2002 after extensive training in System Analysis, Information Technology, Toolmaking and Computer Aided Drafting. He is now the CQI Design Manager.

Managers of Boral Extrusion Die Shop and all die designs.

• Oversaw transition of Crane Windows in the same capacity.
• Oversaw transition to Capral Extrusion is same capacity.
• Introduced Austex manufactured dies with all CQI die design facilities used.
• R&D using CQI designs 2003-2004 for Crane Aluminium.
• RFP conducted by CQI for Crane Aluminium through the Portland Group to examine best die makers assessing all proposals.
• The RFP progressed to CQI designs being used by Malabar in 2004 and 2005 as part of the referral process.
• R&D 2005-2007 for Capral. All technical objectives and die designs by CQI.
• R&D 2008-2009 for Capral. All technical objectives and die designs by CQI.
• R&D 2009-2010 for Capral. All technical objectives and die designs by CQI.
• R&D 2010 and submissions for 2011 developed for Capral using CQI designs.
• 2010-present CQI left Capral to concentrate on the development of Extrusions Australia. Sedco was also redeveloped under new ownership. CQI trains Die Shop staff and designs all dies manufactured by Sedco. CQI also forms a part of EA Product development process for all Customers.