AAPA MEMBER PROFILE: SCOTT DORNAN ACTION LINE MARKING SA Q: WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME AN AAPA MEMBER? A: I have been associated with or a member of APPA since around 2008. I decided to join AAPA to get a better understanding of the industry that supports us as a key stakeholder. Q: HOW DID YOU START YOUR CAREER IN THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY? A: I joined Action Line Marking (SA) Pty Ltd around 1992 as a 33 per cent shareholder. My father, Jim Dornan, and Paul Wheeler previously started the company. Q: WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT ROLE AND WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE? A: I am one of the two owners and the Managing Director of Action Line Marking (SA) Pty Ltd. My role is business development and I assist with potential growth and understanding of our market trends. This ensures Action Line Marking remains an innovative company at the forefront of the line marking industry and my main focus is the South Australian market. We are extremely customerfocused and proud of our ability to react to market needs and ensure our client’s needs are met. Q: WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT YOUR CURRENT ROLE? A: I really enjoy seeing how the company has evolved from humble beginnings to now being the leader in the marketplace. A major standout for Action Line Marking is our ability to employ full-time employees. We are a true South Australian company that not only employs South Australians, but also trains them and provides them with job security and satisfaction. With
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full-time, highly trained staff and a business that has been running for over 25 years, we can deliver any size of project with precision and quality. Q: WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY? A: Designing and building the majority of our bespoke equipment in-house is by far one of the most rewarding achievements we have accomplished in the industry. I believe we have some of the best equipment in the country and it has been proudly developed by us. Action Line Marking has five custom-built paint vehicles with the capacity to carry 1000 litres of paint. The business also has custom trailers and hand spray or ride on vehicles for a wide range of jobs. Q: WHAT IS A RECENT CHANGE YOU HAVE SEEN IN THE INDUSTRY AND HOW ARE YOU/THE COMPANY PREPARED FOR THAT? A: The biggest change I have seen in the industry is with regards to the safety aspects of the tasks we undertake daily. Action Line Marking is proud to be at the forefront of our industry with truckmounted attenuators. We have heavily invested to increase our current fleet number. I believe we now have five of the best attenuators in the country, which are used to protect our workers when working in live traffic environments. Q: WHAT DO YOU THINK IS MOST INTERESTING ABOUT THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY? A: I think evolving industry practices are very interesting, for example, using recycled materials in pavements.
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Scott Dornan has enjoyed seeing Action Line Marking SA evolve over the years.
Q: HOW HAS BEING A MEMBER OF AAPA BENEFITTED YOU IN THE INDUSTRY? A: Being a member of AAPA has enabled me to receive a better understanding of the sealing companies’ contractual arrangements and assist with supplying them with the required data. Q: WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE FUTURE? A: My goals are to keep strengthening the business, continue to gather knowledge, show initiative in the industry and to keep our current and future clients’ needs at the forefront of the business’s priorities. Action Line Marking has a commitment to customer service, ensuring products and service continue to exceed expectations through innovation and state-of-the-art equipment.
