What Schlam Engineering does

Schlam Engineering is a privately held Australian designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered load-and-haul attachments for surface mining, headquartered in Forrestfield, Western Australia and operating globally through 5–6 manufacturing facilities across three continents with 500+ employees. The company's flagship product lines are the Hercules range of mining truck beds and the Barracuda range of excavator and wheel-loader buckets, both engineered site-specifically to commodity, truck class and haul-cycle conditions. Underlying technology includes a proprietary curved dump body design that reduces chassis stress while enabling lighter construction, hybrid Hardox 500 Tuf steel thickness for extended wear life, the modular two-piece Barracuda T2 bucket that eliminates the stored-energy hazard of wear-package replacement, and — most recently — Xeroline, the world's first mining truck beds produced from SSAB Zero carbon-free steel, claiming a 66% reduction in embedded carbon emissions.

The business operates three principal divisions: Schlam Payload Solutions (Hercules and Barracuda products plus parts, accessories and rebuilds), Schlam Cru (skilled tradespeople and labour services for mining operations, including the newly established Fixed Plant Maintenance unit covering crushing, processing and conveyor systems) and TPCM (high-pressure and high-temperature cleaning services for structural inspection and maintenance, acquired from founder Darren Waters). Schlam generates revenue primarily through direct enterprise sales of custom-engineered hardware, supplemented by recurring lifecycle services — rebuilds, refurbishments, parts, fixed-plant maintenance and cleaning — with pricing set on a quote basis per site. Its customer base is concentrated in tier-1 miners, with named relationships spanning Fortescue Metals Group (AUD 90M supply agreement, 300-unit truck-bed milestone), BHP-WAIO (300th Hercules dump body), Glencore (bespoke 40m³ wheel-loader buckets), Newmont, Rio Tinto, Mineral Resources and Macmahon. Distribution is direct and regionally embedded, with an Americas regional headquarters in Tucson, Arizona serving US, Canadian and Mexican hard-rock operations, and a new Schlam Americas go-to-market established to challenge traditional North American heavy-equipment thinking. The company is led by Chair and Group CEO David Haslett (appointed March 2023), with Chief Commercial Officer Phil Sellers (ex-Epiroc CR Mining) overseeing global sales, and USCO ITR Group disclosed as parent.

Name

Schlam Engineering

Legal name

Schlam Engineering Pty Ltd

Website

https://schlam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Schlam Engineering designs and manufactures custom-engineered mining truck beds (Hercules) and excavator buckets (Barracuda) for global tier-1 surface mining operators, complemented by lifecycle services, fixed plant maintenance, and skilled labour solutions across Australia, the Americas and other resource regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Mining & Quarry Haulage Vehicle Manufacturing (Dump Trucks/Haulers) (IMACAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surface Mining Equipment (Excavators, Shovels, Draglines, Dozers) (IMAKANAA), Feeding & Conveying Equipment (Aprons, Belts, Stackers) (IMAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Mining truck beds
• Mining buckets
• Load haul attachments
• Mining equipment services
• Fixed plant maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Wattle Grove

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mining Equipment Products: Sale of proprietary load and haul attachments including Hercules Mining Truck Beds, Barracuda Mining Buckets, and related products and accessories. Products are custom engineered for specific mine site conditions.
2. Product Lifecycle Services: Comprehensive aftersales service including rebuilds, refurbishments, service and support, parts and accessories. Extended maintenance and asset management services to maximize equipment life.
3. Fixed Plant Maintenance: Maintenance services for fixed plant equipment including crushing, processing and conveyor systems. Includes shutdown teams and specialized repair services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schlam Engineering designs, engineers, and manufactures custom load and haul attachments for surface mining operations, primarily Hercules Mining Truck Beds and Barracuda Mining Buckets, with each product tailored to specific mine site conditions. The company complements these manufactured products with end-to-end lifecycle services including rebuilds, refurbishments, product lifecycle support, fixed plant maintenance, and high-pressure cleaning, serving tier-1 mining companies globally.

Product overview

Schlam Engineering is a diversified mining and engineering services company offering a portfolio of load and haul products and services. The core product lines include Hercules Mining Truck Beds (available in standard, EXO, ULTRA, and Xeroline green steel variants) and Barracuda Mining Buckets (including the T2 modular design). These products are complemented by a comprehensive suite of services including rebuilds and refurbishments, product lifecycle services, fixed plant maintenance, and high-pressure cleaning (via TPCM). The company operates globally through regional divisions including Schlam Americas, serving tier-1 mining clients across commodities including coal, gold, iron ore, and copper.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hercules: Mining truck beds with curved dump body design, lighter weight, increased payload capacity and extended service life
• Barracuda
• Xeroline
• TPCM (The Pilbara Clean Machines)

Products and services

• Hercules Mining Truck Beds Custom-engineered mining truck beds designed to optimize payload, improve productivity, and reduce operating costs in surface mining operations, featuring a curved dump body design that reduces stress and allows for lighter weight while maintaining structural integrity. Available across 100t to 400t capacity classes for hard rock miners.
• Hercules EXO Dump Body 240-tonne class iron ore specific dump body that is 20% lighter than the standard Hercules with 100% increase in service life, using hybrid steel thickness combined with Hardox 500 Tuf steel in wearing areas for extended durability.
• Hercules Xeroline (Green Steel Truck Beds) Mining truck beds made from 100% carbon-free steel using SSAB Zero steel range, offering the same lightweight and long-life benefits as standard Hercules while reducing embedded carbon emissions by 66%. Available in all Hercules, Hercules EXO, and Hercules ULTRA models.
• Barracuda Mining Buckets Excavator and wheel loader buckets built locally and delivered globally, with application-optimized designs for minimized maintenance, increased productivity, and lower total cost of ownership. Designed for toughest mining conditions with full customization available.
• Barracuda T2 Modular Excavator Bucket State-of-the-art modular two-piece excavator bucket with no wear package, eliminating stored energy hazard. Up to 15% lighter than standard offerings, with replaceable lower shell between major rebuilds. Available for CAT 6040, LBR 9400 and HIT EX3600.
• 40m³ Wheel Loader Bucket (Big Barracuda) Largest capacity wheel loader bucket ever produced by Schlam, designed to switch between coal and waste material. Bespoke 40m³ capacity buckets commissioned for Glencore's CAT 995 wheel loaders at Rolleston and Bulga mine sites.
• Product Lifecycle Services End-to-end lifecycle support from product design through to decommissioning, including asset management, performance monitoring, maintenance optimization, safety and compliance support, and sustainability services to maximize uptime and value throughout equipment life.
• Rebuilds and Refurbishments Comprehensive rebuild and refurbishment services for mining truck beds and buckets to extend asset life and restore performance, including specialized modifications to integrate new parts or updated designs.
• Fixed Plant Maintenance Specialized maintenance services for fixed plant equipment including crushing, processing, and conveyor systems, with shutdown teams and specialized repair services. Operating in Pilbara and Goldfields regions with skilled professionals experienced in steel, aluminium, and various alloys.
• TPCM High-Pressure Cleaning High-pressure and high-temperature cleaning services for structural inspection and major maintenance activities, provided as part of the Schlam Group to major mining companies across Pilbara and Goldfields regions.
• Installation Kit Program A range of installation kits designed to streamline the deployment of load and haul attachments, simplifying and accelerating the installation process for Hercules truck beds and Barracuda buckets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 17% payload increase demonstrated at Central Asian copper mine
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Epiroc CR MiningcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2026Phil Sellers joins Schlam as Chief Commercial Officer from Epiroc CR Mining, a services company based in Denver marketing products for surface mining equipment. Phil brings 17 years of experience with global customers through market development roles.
• USCO ITR GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Parent company of Schlam. New products including broader range of buckets and ground engaging tools being developed in collaboration with affiliates of USCO ITR Group. Supports Schlam's global expansion and product development initiatives.
• Soft Rigging Solutions (SRS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021Collaboration to develop lightweight Orion shackle Tray Retention System (TRS) for Hercules dump bodies. The Orion shackle weighs 4.2kg compared to traditional 28kg steel shackles, improving safety and promoting inclusivity on mine sites. Partnership won Hastings Deering Safety Initiative Award at Queensland Mining Awards 2022.
• SSABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish steelmaker providing Hardox 500 Tuf steel and SSAB Zero carbon-free steel for Hercules truck beds. Xeroline models incorporate 100% carbon-free steel from SSAB Zero range, reducing embedded emissions by 66%.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• H-E Parts International: Mining equipment parts, components, and service provider offering engineered solutions for haul trucks and shovels — overlaps with Schlam's lifecycle service and parts business.
• Hensley Industries: Komatsu-owned manufacturer of ground engaging tools (GET), bucket teeth, and cutting edges for mining and construction — competes directly with Schlam's ground engaging tool and bucket offerings.
• Bradken: Engineered product solutions including mill liners, wear products, and crawler systems for mining; a Hitachi subsidiary offering adjacent engineered components to similar mining customers.
• Austin Engineering: Australian-based specialist manufacturer of mining truck bodies, buckets, and shovels serving global miners — the closest direct competitor to Schlam in the load and haul attachment niche.
• ESCO Corporation: Manufacturer of mining buckets, ground engaging tools, and wear solutions; now part of Amsted Industries — directly comparable in mining attachment and GET product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Epiroc: Global mining and infrastructure equipment provider; Schlam's new CCO Phil Sellers joined from Epiroc's CR Mining business, signaling close competitive and talent overlap in surface mining.
• Komatsu: Major OEM of mining trucks and excavators; competes with Schlam through OEM-fitted attachment offerings and has its own Hensley Industries ground engaging tools division.
• Liebherr: OEM of large mining haul trucks and excavators; competes broadly in surface mining equipment and could develop or bundle proprietary attachment solutions.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery: OEM of mining excavators (e.g., EX3600) for which Schlam produces Barracuda T2 buckets; owns Bradken, an engineered wear products manufacturer serving similar mining applications.
• Caterpillar: Global OEM of mining haul trucks (e.g., CAT 793, 797, 995 series) onto which Schlam's Hercules truck beds and Barracuda buckets are fitted — represents both a customer base and a potential bundling threat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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