Aletek

What Aletek does

Aletek is an Australian industrial manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bundaberg, Queensland, that designs, engineers, and fabricates specialised exhaust, thermal-management, emissions, and noise-control products for heavy mining and gas-compression equipment. Its four core product categories are: (1) four-layer thermal insulation blankets (lagging) — silicone-coated outer, silica insulation, silica cloth, and stainless steel mesh inner reinforcement, with fish-scale and lobster-back contours for fluid/debris runoff and quick-fit springs to reduce maintenance time; (2) OEM-compatible replacement exhaust upgrades and dual-wall exhaust systems built on 2mm reinforced steel with 3D scanning and pipe-jig fabrication ensuring direct OEM fit; (3) wall-flow diesel particulate filters offering >99% DPM reduction, with optional rotable frames and an Exhaust Backpressure Monitoring (EBM) telemetry module for predictive DPF maintenance; and (4) custom sound suppression systems and acoustic enclosures for noise-compliance programmes.

The company's commercial model is direct enterprise field sales through dedicated Business Development Managers who deliver site-specific parts catalogues, fleet audits, 3D scanning, on-site installation and training, particularly across Australia's Bowen Basin, Hunter Valley, and Pilbara mining regions. Revenue derives from one-time hardware sales of asset-specific kits (by Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr, Sandvik, Epiroc equipment) plus recurring service revenue from DPF maintenance, EBM data services, and thermal/acoustic assessments; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Manufacturing combines CNC flatbed cutting (claimed unique in the Southern Hemisphere), 3D scanning, laser cutting, and in-house fabrication, supported by an exclusive North American DPF filter substrate supply relationship.

Aletek sells primarily into a single end-vertical — surface and underground mining operators and contractors — with a secondary push into oil and gas gas compression via CR6-safe thermal blankets. Tier-1 customers disclosed publicly include BHP, Rio Tinto, Glencore, Newmont, Yancoal, Thiess, Peabody, Anglo American, Teck Resources, and Whitehaven, alongside quantified outcomes such as 30%+ TCO reduction, 20,000-hour DPF service life, and validated 6+ year durability on Cat 793F exhaust upgrades. The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and counts 51-100 employees.

Name

Aletek

Legal name

Aletek

Website

https://aletek.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aletek is an Australian manufacturer founded in 2006 that designs and builds thermal insulation blankets, OEM-compatible exhaust upgrades, diesel particulate filters, and sound suppression systems for surface and underground mining fleets, with a secondary focus on gas-compression equipment and enterprise customers such as BHP, Rio Tinto, and Glencore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Equipment Exhaust & Thermal Components

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive NVH, Insulation & Acoustic Components Manufacturing (Sound Deadening/Thermal Barriers) (IMACAKAH)

Keywords

• Mining exhaust systems
• Thermal insulation blankets
• Diesel particulate filters
• Sound suppression systems
• Mining equipment upgrades

Headquarters

HQ city

Bundaberg

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Thermal Blankets (Lagging): Sale of four-layer thermal insulation blanket kits for mining equipment. Available as complete engine packages or group-based kits (turbo, manifold, engine pipe, muffler). Revenue is one-time product sale with repeat purchases for replacements during maintenance cycles.
2. OEM Replacement Exhausts: Direct interchangeable replacement exhaust systems for Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr equipment. Includes complete systems or individual components (pipes, mufflers, bellows, clamps). Revenue from one-time hardware sales with potential for recurring parts orders.
3. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Upgrades: Wall-flow DPF systems with optional rotable frames for underground mining equipment. Includes Exhaust Backpressure Monitoring (EBM) systems. Revenue from hardware sales with optional data management services.
4. Sound Suppression Systems: Custom sound suppression exhaust systems and noise attenuation packages for mining equipment. Includes acoustic modeling, design, fabrication, and on-site installation support.
5. Installation and Support Services: On-site installation assistance, fleet audits, thermal imaging assessments, and training services for maintenance crews. Also includes DPF cleaning and maintenance services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aletek manufactures thermal insulation blankets (lagging), OEM-compatible exhaust upgrades, Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs), and sound suppression systems for heavy mining and gas compression equipment. Products are asset-specific for Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, and Liebherr fleets and built in-house in Bundaberg, Australia using CNC pattern cutting, 3D scanning, and laser fabrication. The company supplements manufacturing with on-site installation, fleet audits, and DPF maintenance services.

Product overview

Aletek is a specialized Australian manufacturer providing a suite of industrial products for mining and gas compression equipment. The core product portfolio consists of four main categories: Thermal Insulation Blankets (lagging) for fire mitigation, OEM-compatible Exhaust Upgrades including standard and dual-wall configurations, Sound Suppression Systems for noise compliance, and Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) for underground emission control. These products are offered alongside supporting monitoring technology (Exhaust Backpressure Monitoring) and installation/maintenance services. The company manufactures asset-specific solutions for major mining equipment brands including Caterpillar, Hitachi, Komatsu, Liebherr, Sandvik, and Epiroc. Products are designed to reduce Total Cost of Ownership, extend equipment lifecycles, and improve safety compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thermal Insulation Blankets (Lagging) Four-layer thermal insulation blankets designed to shield engine and exhaust components from extreme heat, preventing engine fires and protecting maintenance crews from burns. Features silicone-coated outer layer, silica insulation, silica cloth, and stainless steel mesh reinforcement; built for Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, and Liebherr mining equipment.
• OEM Exhaust Upgrades Direct-fit OEM replacement exhaust systems for mining haul trucks, excavators, dozers, and loaders. Manufactured from 2mm reinforced steel with solid machined flanges, interchangeable with OEM parts without on-site welding.
• Dual-Wall Exhaust Systems Dual-skin exhaust pipes with integrated silica insulation reducing external surface temperatures below 150°C for MDG 15 compliance, eliminating the need for thermal blankets on engine pipes while providing fire mitigation and enhanced durability.
• Sound Suppression Systems Custom noise attenuation solutions including sound suppression exhausts, exhaust silencers, grid box and radiator attenuators, and acoustic engine enclosures, designed for mining noise compliance while maintaining maintenance access.
• Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) Wall-flow Diesel Particulate Filters for underground mining equipment providing >99% DPM reduction. Features 304-grade stainless steel housings, rotable frame options, and direct-fit OEM integration without hot works, designed to reduce backpressure issues and extend service life.
• Gas Compression Thermal Blanket Kits Thermal blankets for gas compression engines independently tested and proven not to produce harmful levels of hexavalent chromium (CR6), a Class 1 carcinogen, protecting maintenance crews during servicing. Designed for Caterpillar 3608, 3603, 3612, and 3616 engines.
• Exhaust Installation & Support Services On-site installation assistance, fleet audits, thermal imaging assessments, and training for maintenance crews. Includes site-specific parts catalogues and fleet condition reporting for mining exhaust upgrades.
• Blanket Installation & Support Services Blanket fitment expertise with fleet condition audits for fire mitigation. Includes thermal imaging services, 3D scanning, and on-site training for maintenance crews.
• DPF Maintenance & Cleaning Services On-site and remote DPF servicing including cleaning, rotable frame management, fleet audits with health reporting, emissions monitoring, and gravimetric assessment for filter performance evaluation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by 30% or more
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• North American DPF Filter SuppliercoreTechnology or IntegrationAletek has exclusive access to one of the best North American DPF filters for their wall-flow diesel particulate filter products. This partnership provides Aletek with industry-leading filter substrate technology that achieves >99% DPM reduction and enables their DPF lifecycle improvements of 30-40% TCO savings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Donaldson Company: Donaldson manufactures industrial filtration products including diesel particulate filters and exhaust systems for heavy-duty off-road equipment. Directly comparable to Aletek's DPF product line and aftermarket heavy-equipment focus.
• Nelson Global Products: Nelson manufactures exhaust and thermal management systems for heavy-duty trucks, construction, and mining equipment. Closely comparable in scope and end markets to Aletek's OEM exhaust and thermal blanket products.
• DCL International: Manufacturer of emissions control and DPF systems for diesel engines including off-road and mining equipment. Direct comparable in diesel particulate filter technology for industrial and mining applications.

Broad incumbents

• Tenneco: Major global manufacturer of exhaust and emissions control systems across automotive and heavy-duty segments. Larger incumbent with broader scope but overlapping in diesel exhaust and emissions technology.
• Mann+Hummel: Global filtration manufacturer producing air, oil, fuel, and emissions filtration including DPFs for off-highway and industrial applications. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio but overlapping DPF technology.
• Caterpillar (Aftermarket Parts): OEM manufacturer of mining equipment with substantial aftermarket parts and remanufacturing operations. Competes with Aletek's OEM-replacement exhaust offerings while also being a customer for compatible designs.
• Faurecia (FORVIA): Global automotive technology group with significant exhaust systems and emissions control operations. Comparable in exhaust engineering but operates at much larger scale across automotive and commercial vehicle markets.

Emerging players

• CECO Environmental: Provider of air quality and emissions control solutions for industrial and process applications including heavy industry. Partial overlap with Aletek's emissions reduction and noise/sound suppression offerings.
• Unifrax (Lydall): Manufacturer of high-temperature thermal insulation materials used in industrial, automotive, and emissions applications. Comparable in thermal insulation substrate technology that Aletek uses in its blanket construction.

Regional players

• Wesfil Filters: Australian filtration manufacturer serving automotive and industrial markets. Regional comparable based on geography and product overlap, though not specifically focused on mining DPF systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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