The Hills Rockslinger

The Hills Rockslinger service is a fast and convenient way to place rocks, sands, gravels & topsoils. The machines for hire have a unique and thorough control of fine to broad applications. The Hills Rockslinger is the largest fleet of its kind in Australia and has been operating Australia-wide since 2000.

This method is a preferred option for specific and challenging projects such as Civil Utility Trench backfilling, Bio-Retention Basins, Fuel Tank stabilization backfill and backfilling of Pipelines, retaining walls, footpath cut outs and general garden or revegetation areas. The versatility and application options are extensive and a large part of the success and popularity of these machines. The Hills Rockslinger service provides a cost effective and convenient option.

Worldpoly Pty Ltd

Worldpoly is an Australian-based company that has successfully been at the forefront of the polyethylene industry for nearly 60 years.

With vast experience in the development and production of international standard PE pipe welding fusion equipment from 40 to 3,000 mm, Australian owned and operated Worldpoly now has its butt welding equipment in action in more than 120 countries worldwide.

Tremco Pipeline Equipment Pty Ltd

Tremco Pipeline Equipment is a supplier and stockist of the highest quality pipeline construction, corrosion protection, emergency response and maintenance equipment available.

Some of the companies it is an agent and distributor for:

  • Altene – corrosion protection tape systems
  • CDI – pig tracking and locating equipment
  • Darby – construction equipment, benders, line up clamps, roller cradles
  • ENR – high pressure hot tap, line stop equipment
  • ALH – inflatable pipe stopper bags and systems
  • Girard – pipeline cleaning pigs, poly foam, mandrel, solid cast urethane
  • Maloney – casing insulators, pig signallers, spheres, test stations, cement plugs, end seals
  • Petro-Line – permanent steel compression repair sleeve
  • PLIDCO – high pressure bolt on pipeline leak repair fittings
  • Sawyer MFG – manufacturers of pipe cutting, bevelling and welding equipment
  • SPY – holiday detectors and pig trackers
  • Sypris Tube Turns – Closures and MIJ’s
  • Tulsa Valve – Valves and Pig Valves
  • Texas Pneumatics – Venturi air movers, Air manifolds, In-line Lubricators and more
  • WeldFit – hot tap and line stop fittings, Automated pig launchers, receivers, and flow tees other equipment including insulation gasket kits, link seals and all related pipeline products.

Available for hire: CRC Evans 6 to 20 inch (153 to 508 mm) Pipe Bender. Pipeline emergency response is available 24 hours a day.

Truck Hire Australia Pty Ltd

Truck Hire Australia is an off-road truck hire company offering a fleet of new off-road trucks to the pipeline and infrastructure construction industry. The company has more than 15 years of experience and knows how the industry operates and can provide truck hire solutions to ensure project deadlines are met.

Truck Hire Australia has completed major projects in Northern Territory, Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. With its strong fleet of more than 150 trucks and light vehicles, Truck Hire Australia goes where its clients want them to go.

The company has the largest supply of tilt tray, crane trucks, fuel and services trucks, water trucks, along with all sizes of light commercial crew trucks, heavy haulage has been a major asset to its customers by mobilising and demobilising machinery to and from projects.

Trushape Engineering Pty Ltd

Trushape Engineering (Trushape) specialises in the manufacture and welding of carbon, stainless steel and duplex pipework for the petroleum, gas and water industries.

The company also specialises in the fabrication of stainless steel, aboveground oil and gas pipework, including pig launchers and receivers, pressure reduction skids and associated steelwork and supports.

Trushape offers a full range of fabrication services including NDT, hydrostatic testing and painting all to its clients’ design and specifications.

It supports its clients and contractor partners by providing highly skilled personnel to undertake general to complex on-site installation, maintenance and modification services.

Trushape maintains an integrated management system compliant with: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 145001:2018.

Vermeer Equipment Holdings Pty Ltd

When it’s production per hour that counts, Vermeer’s range of utility installation tools are the only choice for Australia’s contractors and fleet operators.

Every year, Vermeer visits with thousands of customers around the globe to identify their needs. This information is shared with product development teams who continually pursue innovation and refinement in order to better serve clients – so they can get the job done.

Vermeer has been at the forefront of underground utility installation technologies since the beginning of trenchless technology.

Its product range includes horizontal directional drills (HDD), vacuum excavators and trenchers, as well as support equipment like HDD mixing systems and mud cleaners, plus a range of tooling, consumables and accessories to see it’s clients through the most challenging jobs.

Vermeer Australia has dealerships strategically located around the country for its clients’ convenience.

Richmond Wheel & Castor Co

Richmond Wheel and Castor Co (Richmond) is a family-owned business and for more than 60 years it has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying industrial wheels, rollers, castors, and materials handling equipment.

It has multiple branches across Australia and New Zealand.

T. D. Williamson Australia Pty Ltd

T.D. Williamson (TDW) is a leader in pressurized pipeline equipment and services globally, delivering safe, reliable solutions for onshore and offshore applications.

TDW’s experts provide hot tapping and plugging intervention services, fittings and equipment; SmartPlug tetherless, piggable isolation service; pigs for pipeline integrity and flow assurance; closures and pig signalers; rehabilitation products including carbon composite wrap and steel repair sleeves.

Piping Specialty Supply Service Pty Ltd

Piping Specialty Supply Service Pty Ltd (PSSS) is a dedicated supplier of specialised machinery, tooling and consumables to the pipeline, energy, water and infrastructure sectors, across both steel and HDPE poly.

Since its establishment, PSSS have provided the best quality and most cost-effective equipment and machinery backed up by its strong focus on customer service. Specialising in the pipeline construction, maintenance, machining and engineering areas, PSSS is a proud Australian agent for Vietz, Sawyer Manufacturing, Pigs Unlimited International, Mirage Machines, HTL, CDI and Hy-Ram amongst others.

PSSS’s customers benefit from its ‘can do’ attitude and with 40 plus years’ experience brought to the table by owner John Wilton; there is no problem too big or small for the team to handle. Its team includes designated business development managers covering all states and territories in Australia, providing experience and dedicated ‘hands-on’ solutions for its clients.

PSAH Pty Ltd

Pipeline Supplies and Hire (PSAH) is an Australian owned and operated company specialising in providing sales, service, and hire solutions to the pipeline and civil construction industry. Having the right equipment is crucial to the success of any project, and that is why PSAH recognises McElroy as the world leader in fusion equipment and accessories.

ORIX Commercial

ORIX offers an extensive range of commercial vehicle rentals and leasing solutions to suit businesses of any size. Its vehicle specialists provide support with the best 4×4 and transport solutions alongside a flexible structure to customise and modify the specification of vehicles and leasing terms to meet the needs of its clients’ business.

Whether clients require a truck, prime mover, trailer or 4WD, ORIX has them covered to ensure the efficiency of their company.

MPC Kinetic

MPC Kinetic is built on the premise of ensuring its clients have the highest level of confidence while its team delivers their project – from concept through to completion.

The company achieves this through effective execution of field-proven, multi-faceted construction capabilities that ensure large-scale resource developments are realised and by innovating long-term, highly efficient operation and maintenance solutions. And it’s a successful formula.

MPC Kinetic continues to play key roles in Australia’s largest resource developments and as a result has forged strong, long-term working relationships with most of our country’s leading resource sector companies. The company’s breadth of expertise across the oil and gas, mining, renewable and water sectors is underpinned by two things – understanding and commitment.

MPC Kinetic can deliver positive project outcomes for its clients because it has a strong understanding of development and operational challenges, backing this up with a determined pursuit of innovative solutions that deliver maximum benefit.

Nacap Pty Ltd

Nacap is a diversified energy constructor servicing the oil and gas, mining, water, renewables and power sectors in Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG). The company is owned by Quanta Services, the largest infrastructure specialty and pipeline contractor in North America, which recorded more than US$11 billion (AU$16 billion) of revenue in 2018. This ownership enables Nacap to provide a wide range of services – from design and project management, construction and commissioning – and deliver the largest and most complex projects in the region.

During its more than 30-year history, Nacap has delivered all projects safely and on time – a track record unparalleled by many organisations globally. Originally a pipeline company, the company has expanded over the years to offer compressor station and gas plant design and construction, a balance of plant services for the renewables sector and large-scale power transmission projects.

Nacap’s Australian corporate offices are in Melbourne (Head Office) and Brisbane, while the company also has a 55,000 m2 plant and equipment/fabrication facility, located in Dubbo. Nacap PNG, located in Port Morseby, has been active since 2017 and services the country’s oil and gas, mining and power industry sectors.
Nacap’s Executive Team comprises President Matthew O’Connell, Executive Vice President Ben Rees and Vice President John Frith.

National Australian Pipelines

National Australian Pipelines is an Australian-owned company operating out of Melbourne with more than 30 years’ experience in the construction of gas, oil and water pipelines, as well as civil construction.

The company offers specialised solutions in trenching and pipelaying, trenchless construction, river and bridge crossings, pump stations and dams.

National Australian Pipelines has experience in a wide variety of pipeline materials from small to large diameters (50 to 2,000 mm) including carbon steel, mild steel, ductile iron, PVC, GRP, HOBAS and HDPE pipe.

National Australian Pipelines has a proven track record in occupational health and safety, cultural heritage, quality assurance systems and environmental management.

The company’s pipeline construction crews include experienced plant operators, specialist pipelayers, welders and field service mechanics who are trained in OH&S induction, confined spaces, traffic management, first aid, electrical spotters and rail safety training and awareness.

National Australian Pipelines is a recognised leader in pipeline construction – constructing pipelines safely, on time and within budget for clients who require the very best.

McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd

McConnell Dowell is a leading international pipeline contractor. It has constructed more than 30,000 km of new pipe networks across more than 200 projects including gas, petroleum, water and slurry pipelines. These pipelines help drive economic and social progress across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

McConnell Dowell is the partner of choice for complex EPC and construction projects. The company is an expert in large diameter pipeline construction and has delivered gas pipelines up to 1,300 mm in diameter and water pipelines up to 1,800 mm in diameter. Its in-house specialist skills and plant enable execution of Direct Pipe method, HDD, microtunnelling, marine pipe pulls, pipe bridges and other complex crossing solutions.

McConnell Dowell’s sustained success in the pipeline industry is based on strong client collaboration and effective community consultation and environmental management.

McElroy Australia

McElroy manufactures and sells welding equipment and accessories for high-density polyethylene pipe.

Hard Metal Industries

Hard Metal Industries (HMI), commenced operations in Australia in 1999, focusing on serving the piling/foundation, mining and tunnelling, trenching, horizontal directional drilling, drilling and wear protection sectors.

HMI’s products are manufactured in Australia, South Africa, Germany, Finland and the US, using premium quality tungsten carbide and diamond products. The company has offices located in Brisbane, Mackay, Sydney, Perth, New Zealand and South Africa and employs more than 55 staff across these locations. In-house design, engineering and manufacturing take place at the head office in Brisbane.

With a strong focus on providing quality products, exceptional service and effective solutions to clients, HMI’s position in the market can be summarised with three key words: relationships, quality and service. Success in these areas is achieved by the collective knowledge and experience of its team members and keeping open lines of communication with customers.

Herrenknecht AG

Herrenknecht AG is based in Germany and was established in 1977 as a manufacturer of tunnel boring machines (TBM). The company continues to be a market leader in TBM technology.

Through innovation and development, Herrenknecht has expanded its range of equipment to include a number of specialised pipeline installation technologies as listed below:

  • horizontal directional drilling (HDD) rigs with pull force range from 80 to 600 t
  • a range of HDD tooling including full face hole openers (FFHO) allowing for single-pass large diameter reaming stages, weeper subs and downhole jet pumps
  • direct pipe systems for single-pass installation of steel pipelines from 36 to 60 inches (760 to 1,520 mm) in difficult ground conditions and environmentally sensitive areas
  • Pipe Express® for cross country rapid pipeline installation
  • HK Pipethruster from 300 to 750 t push/pull force.

Inductabend Pty Ltd

Inductabend has provided a resident specialist hot induction pipe bending, forming and heating service to the pipeline and construction industry for more than 25 years. Available machines include two CNC Cojafex induction bending machines with capacity up to 900 mm diameter pipe.

CRC Evans PB 38 to 48 inch (960 to 1,210 mm) and Darby HPB 6 to 20 inch (150 to 500 mm) cold field pipe bending machines are also available.

Pipe materials that can be hot induction bent include: all grades of carbon steel (including high X grades), alloy steels, all grades of stainless steel, duplex stainless steel, chrome-nickel and titanium pipe as well as cladded pipe; simple planar bends as well as complex spools can also be formed.

Post bend heat treatment services are available, including normalising, annealing, stress relieve, quench and temper. Pipe coat peeling and surface garnet grit blast cleaning/stripping as well as coating services are also available.

Fast Fusion, LLC

Fast Fusion, LLC manufactures and sells the proprietary technology of portable weld cooling used in conjunction with the fusion of polyethylene (PE) pipe.

This innovation brings improvement in the safety of joining of PE, added quality controls, and increased production per hour with less cost per fusion.

Fast Fusion supports both the PE industry and pipeline construction industry.

Comdain Infrastructure

Since its establishment in 1962, Comdain Infrastructure (Comdain) has forged a reputation for excellence in engineering and asset management services to the water, gas and energy sectors.

Within its infrastructure division, Comdain provides all aspects of project management, solution development, construction delivery and asset operations and maintenance.

Comdain’s construction excellence is built on an ability to drive value through innovative solutions, and the capacity to mobilise experienced project management and construction resources to major projects across Australia.

Adtech FRP Pty Ltd

Adtech FRP (Adtech) supplies PetroPlastic GRE fibreglass pipe for oil and gas pipelines, tubing and casing for all downhole services. The company’s specification qualifications include API I5HR, ISO 14692.

The company also offers services from design to complete turnkey installation with qualified and certified installers and the advantage of Adtech’s patented FRP pipe installation machine.