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Industrial & Business Services
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Investor interviews and briefings with industry leaders from the industrial and business services sectors.


The Calmer Co. International Limited Q1 FY26 - Record $2.4m Quarterly Sales (+26%) - The Kava Revolution.
The Calmer Co. International Limited (ASX: CCO) has reported the strongest quarter in its history with Q1 FY26 sales of $2.4 million, up 26% on Q4 FY25 ($1.9m). Growth was broad-based across Australian retail, the USA, and B2B channels, with additional funding commitments to support inventory and expansion.

Noel Ong
Oct 176 min read


First Lupin Protein Order Marks WOA’s Entry into China’s Growing Plant-Based Market.
Wide Open Agriculture Ltd (ASX: WOA) has moved decisively into the Chinese market through its partnership with Univar Solutions China. After six months of market development, customer engagement, and technical trials, the first commercial order has been placed. This order – while not financially material on its own – represents the first tangible step towards building a commercial presence in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing plant-based protein markets.

Noel Ong
Oct 74 min read


Wide Open Agriculture Validates Scalable Lupin Protein Manufacturing Process.
Wide Open Agriculture Ltd (ASX: WOA)Â has announced a major technical milestone with the successful completion of a commercial-scale manufacturing trial of its proprietary lupin protein isolate process (BP80F), conducted in the United States. Samso has previously covered WOA's journey in lupin-based innovation, and this latest update continues that narrative of disciplined progress and technical refinement.

Noel Ong
Jul 226 min read


Symal Group Limited (ASX: SYL) — Delivering on Strategy with a $347M Wind Farm Win and Expanding Waste Capabilities - An Engineering Infrastructure Business.
In its first reporting season since listing on the ASX in late 2024, Symal Group Limited (ASX: SYL) has made clear strides in delivering its prospectus promises. Most notably, the company has been awarded a $347 million conditional contract for civil works on the Gawara Baya Wind Farm, located in North Queensland on Gugu Badhun Country. This project aligns directly with Australia’s energy transition agenda, aiming to displace 1.3 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

Noel Ong
Jul 46 min read


Merino & Co. Limited (ASX: MNC) – Building Momentum in Merino Wool Innovation
Merino & Co. Limited (ASX: MNC) entered the ASX in late October 2024, raising $6.35 million in its IPO. The strategy was clear: expand manufacturing capabilities, modernise its supply chain, and position the brand for export-led growth in premium merino wool products.
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Noel Ong
Jul 46 min read


FOS Capital Limited (ASX: FOS): ATS Acquisition and Strategic Expansion - A Lighting Business on the ASX.
FOS Capital Limited (ASX: FOS)Â is a founder-led Australian manufacturer and distributor of commercial, industrial, and architectural lighting solutions. Since listing on the ASX in June 2021, the company has demonstrated consistent growth, underpinned by a clear acquisition strategy and disciplined operational execution.

Noel Ong
Jul 27 min read


Bhagwan Marine Limited (ASX: BWN) —Building Australia’s Leading Marine Services Company
Bhagwan Marine Limited (ASX: BWN) has emerged as Australia’s largest ASX-listed marine services provider, following its IPO in July 2024. Since debuting on the market, the Company has delivered on its strategy of operational excellence, sustainable growth, and diversification across multiple marine sectors. With a 23% increase in share price from the IPO price of $0.50 to $0.63 in June 2025, BWN’s strong market showing is underpinned by solid financial and operational perform

Noel Ong
Jun 256 min read


Mimmo's Gourmet Gelato: A Story of Passion and Perseverance.
Samso Insight Episode 111 is with Mimmo, founder of Mimmo's Gourmet Gelato . This Samso Insight is all about the inner passion of...

Noel Ong
Apr 18, 20234 min read


Who Dares Wins. Should Australian Investors be Running for Cover?
Investors in Australian Stock Exchange are scattering for cover as global markets went on a volatility roller-coaster the last six months

Noel Ong
Nov 7, 20228 min read


How ASX companies do marketing and promotions and what should investors be looking at
Noel was on air with Chris Le Messurier of Mining HQ to discuss marketing and promotions for ASX companies or companies soon to be on ASX.
Veronica Lind
Nov 3, 20222 min read


Impact of China on Share Prices
Mining HQ Podcasts Ep. 9 - How relationships with China has affected share prices of iron ore in Australia and the Evergrande situation.

Noel Ong
Nov 1, 20211 min read


Victory Lap for Sprintex Limited: Sprintex’s Partnership with Aeristech Produces Zero Carbon
Victory Lap for Sprintex Limited on their partnership with Aeristech Limited to produce zero carbon hydrogen fuel cell compressor
Veronica Lind
Oct 14, 20219 min read


Sustainable Harvesting of Sandalwood Trees: Marnta Sandalwood
Coffee with Samso Episode 60 with Kado Muir, Founder of Marnta Sandalwood talking about Sustainable Harvesting of Sandalwood and life

Noel Ong
Jan 19, 20213 min read


The New World Where Gloves as part of PPE Is About Protecting All Workers
This episode of Samso Insights is about understanding the business of gloves and whether VIP Gloves is a long-term investment proposition.

Noel Ong
Dec 28, 202011 min read


The Business of Making Gloves - Nitrile Gloves
It is not the COVID-19 pandemic that triggered the profit of glove manufacturers to soar. Sebastian Chang of VIP Gloves shares his views.

Noel Ong
Oct 9, 20203 min read
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