What Eptec does

Eptec Group Pty Ltd is an Australian specialist engineering contractor founded in 1997 in Sydney, providing asset preservation, rehabilitation, and corrosion mitigation services across defence, transport, water, energy, and commercial building sectors. The company delivers six integrated service lines: corrosion protection (including cathodic protection systems), concrete rehabilitation (crack injection, patch repair, chloride extraction), linings and waterproofing (HDPE/LDPE/PVC/TPO membranes), fibre reinforced plastics (FRP platforms, pipework, structural repairs), thermal insulation (hot, cold, cryogenic), and disinfection and sanitation. As an independent installer/applicator with no manufacturer affiliations, Eptec selects optimal materials for each project using resin technology, cement and epoxy grouts, waterproof membranes, and carbon-fibre reinforcement.

The company operates as both prime contractor for complex infrastructure projects and subcontractor to defence primes including BAE Systems Australia, ASC, Thales Australia, and Naval Ship Management Australia. Notable contract wins include a $66 million six-year blast and paint contract for Collins Class Full Cycle Dockings with ASC and a role in BAE Systems' $650 million Anti-Ship Missile Defence Upgrade Programme for Anzac-Class frigates. Eptec holds multiple certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 19443:2025 (nuclear), Federal Safety Commissioner accreditation, and PCCP Class 1-6 qualifications.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services, with work quoted per project based on scope, complexity, and duration. The company maintains ten operational sites across New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, and Tasmania, with 350+ employees. Following a 2017 Management Buy In/Buy Out backed by private equity and a 2023 investment from The Silverfern Group and Next Capital, Eptec completed two acquisitions (AFL Services in 2021 and AMCG in 2022) before agreeing in March 2026 to sell the Eptec Defence division to Arlington Capital Partners.

Name

Eptec

Legal name

Eptec Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://eptec.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Eptec is an Australian specialist engineering contractor providing asset preservation, corrosion protection, and rehabilitation services for naval defence, transport, water, energy, and building clients. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sydney, the company operates across all major Australian naval hubs with 350+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Professional Services: Eptec generates revenue through contracting services for asset preservation and rehabilitation projects. Revenue comes from providing specialized services including blast and paint, concrete repair, cathodic protection, FRP installation, and waterproofing on a project-by-project basis. The company operates as both prime contractor for complex infrastructure projects and as a subcontractor to defence primes. Services are delivered through skilled labour provision, plant/equipment hire, and consulting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eptec is a specialist engineering contractor that delivers asset preservation and rehabilitation services for steel and concrete structures exposed to marine, chemical, and environmental conditions. The company provides corrosion protection, concrete rehabilitation, waterproofing, fibre reinforced plastics (FRP), thermal insulation, and disinfection services to defence primes, government agencies, and infrastructure operators across Australia and New Zealand, primarily as a prime or subcontractor on complex, time-constrained projects.

Product overview

Eptec is a specialist engineering contractor providing asset preservation and rehabilitation services for asset life extension. The company operates as a unified service delivery model rather than a software platform, offering six integrated service lines: Corrosion Protection, Concrete Rehabilitation, Linings and Waterproofing, Fibre Reinforced Plastics, Thermal Insulation, and Disinfection and Sanitation. These services are applied across five key industry verticals: Naval Defence & Marine, Buildings & Facilities, Energy & Resources, Transport & Infrastructure, and Water & Wastewater. Eptec does not manufacture products but acts as an installer/applicator, working with various material suppliers to deliver complete asset protection solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corrosion Protection Services Comprehensive corrosion protection and mitigation services for steel and concrete structures exposed to corrosive environments, including coating systems, flat sheet linings, laminated FRP systems, and cathodic protection solutions (ICCP and sacrificial anode). Targeted at defence, transport, water, energy, and building/facilities clients needing to extend asset life.
• Concrete Rehabilitation Services Concrete repair and rehabilitation services including cathodic protection, chloride extraction, re-alkalisation systems, crack repair via epoxy/chemical/cementitious grout injection, and patch repair systems. Used by government, transport, water, and defence clients to address concrete deterioration and aging infrastructure.
• Linings and Waterproofing Services Specialist lining and waterproofing solutions including HDPE, LDPE, PVC, and TPO thermally welded sheet membrane linings, liquid-applied coatings, and pressure injection grouting for water and wastewater infrastructure protection. Applied to tanks, dams, sewers, treatment plants, and tunnels.
• Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Services FRP design, fabrication, and installation services including GRP pipe jointing, FRP coatings, platforms, handrails, and grating for chemical resistance and corrosion protection applications. Used in mining, marine, water, and industrial facilities requiring lightweight, corrosion-resistant structures and pipework.
• Thermal Insulation Services Thermal insulation services for piping, ducting, and tanks including hot, cold, and cryogenic applications for marine, petrochemical, power generation, and defence industries. Covers LNG/LPG plants and marine vessels.
• Disinfection and Sanitation Services Commercial cleaning, disinfection, and sanitation services including hazardous coatings treatment, COVID-19 prevention, and emergency response for commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 LTI-free hours achieved on Sino Iron mining project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Duratec Limited: ASX-listed Australian specialty contractor providing asset protection, concrete repair, corrosion mitigation, and remediation services to defence, infrastructure, mining, and commercial clients. Most directly comparable peer given the same service lines, customer profile, and end markets.
• Vinsi Group: European-based preservation and asset maintenance services provider operating across multiple geographies, with comparable capability in concrete repair, protective coatings, and infrastructure rehabilitation — closest international direct peer.

Broad incumbents

• Bilfinger SE: European industrial services provider with corrosion protection, insulation, scaffolding, and asset integrity services to process, energy, and infrastructure customers. Broader incumbent with overlapping service lines but operating at much larger scale.
• Amentum Services: U.S.-headquartered defence and government services firm with significant naval sustainment exposure, including preservation and maintenance work comparable to Eptec Defence. Broader incumbent and a natural platform consolidator alongside Arlington Capital.
• Downer EDI: ASX-listed integrated infrastructure services provider with transport, water, and energy verticals overlapping Eptec's infrastructure remediation work. Significantly larger and broader, but competes for the same government and utility contracts.
• Ventia Services Group: Australian infrastructure services firm (formerly CIMIC/spotless heritage) providing maintenance, asset management, and rehabilitation services to transport, water, and defence clients — directly competing for many of the same infrastructure tenders as Eptec.
• Carboline Company: Global manufacturer and applicator of protective coatings and linings used in corrosion protection, waterproofing, and fireproofing. Competes with Eptec on the application/installation side but with a captive product portfolio.
• Shawcor Ltd. North American energy services firm with pipeline coatings, corrosion protection, and asset integrity offerings across energy and infrastructure. Comparable technical scope but different geographic and end-market weighting.
• Worley Limited: ASX-listed global engineering and infrastructure services firm with energy, water, and defence project exposure. Larger and broader but competes in adjacent infrastructure preservation and rehabilitation tenders.
• McConnell Dowell Corporation: Australian-owned infrastructure contractor with pipelines, marine, and civil capabilities serving water, transport, and energy clients. Overlaps with Eptec on water infrastructure rehabilitation and bridge/marine preservation work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eptec-group

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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