Demex

What Demex does

DEMEX is an Australian specialist demolition, remediation and civil contracting company founded in 1993 and incorporated in its current form as DEMEX Pty Ltd in 2019. The company delivers complex, high-risk decommissioning and demolition projects across all Australian states and territories, serving industrial, infrastructure, mining/resources, government/defence, marine, urban & commercial development, education and health sectors. Its service portfolio covers demolition (decommissioning, demolition consulting, high-reach, industrial, mine-site, bridge), remediation (hazardous materials and asbestos removal, contaminated site remediation) and civil contracting (bulk and detailed excavation, mobile crushing, site preparation), sold primarily on a project-based B2B contract model as both principal contractor and subcontractor through tenders and government procurement portals.

The company's core technology is a specialist equipment fleet and proprietary engineering methods rather than a software platform: high-reach excavators, the Brokk 200 remote-controlled demolition robot, custom-engineered suspended platforms, a submersible diamond wire saw for large-diameter concrete piers, and environmental protection systems including multi-layered floating blankets and a crocodile-dive enclosure for marine pile cutting. Go-to-market is sales-led direct engagement, supplemented by government procurement registrations (QLD PQC Level 3, NSW buy.nsw, Federal Safety Accreditation FSC 598), industry association memberships (Austmine, CODA) and content marketing through the demex.com.au website, capability statements, project case studies and recurring award recognition (World Demolition Awards, Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards). The company reports 90%+ on-site recycling on most projects, up to 99% in some cases, and is privately held with no disclosed parent company, investors or external funding.

Name

Demex

Legal name

DEMEX Pty Ltd

Website

https://demex.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DEMEX is an Australian specialist contractor delivering complex demolition, hazardous materials removal, contaminated site remediation and civil works for industrial, mining, infrastructure, government/defence and healthcare clients across all Australian states and territories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Demolition and Remediation Services

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFAKAK

Demolition (Structural, Selective/Interior)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Earthworks, Site Preparation & Demolition

SECONDARYEUAIALAL

Decontamination & Demolition (Decommissioning, Industrial Facility Cleanup)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Remediation Services (Soil, Groundwater, Sediment)

SECONDARYBPALALAF

Demolition & Selective Tear-Out for Hazardous Materials

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Asbestos, Lead & Mold Abatement Services

SECONDARYIMAFAAAJ

Disaster Recovery & Restoration General Contracting

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/General Contracting & Construction Management

SECONDARYBPALAJAI

Deconstruction & Salvage (Building Materials Reuse)

Business & Public Services/Waste Management & Remediation Services/Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management

Keywords

• Demolition services
• Asbestos removal
• Site remediation
• Civil contracting
• Contaminated site remediation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ormeau

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Demolition Services: Project-based revenue as principal contractor or subcontractor for demolition services including decommissioning, deconstruction, high reach demolition, industrial demolition, mine site demolition, and bridge demolition across diverse sectors.
2. Hazardous Materials Removal: Licensed asbestos and hazardous materials removal services, including Class A asbestos removal, delivered as part of integrated demolition projects.
3. Contaminated Site Remediation: Contaminated site remediation and hazardous waste soil treatment for industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and mining projects.
4. Civil Contracting: Civil works including bulk and detailed excavation, mobile crushing, site preparation, and civil construction delivered as part of end-to-end project solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DEMEX is a specialist Australian demolition contractor providing end-to-end decommissioning, demolition, hazardous materials and asbestos removal, contaminated site remediation, and civil contracting services. The company operates as both principal contractor and subcontractor on complex, high-risk projects nationally across industrial, mining, infrastructure, government/defence, marine, education, health, and urban commercial development sectors.

Product overview

DEMEX is a specialist demolition contractor that combines services across three core areas: Demolition, Remediation & Rehabilitation, and Civil Contracting. The Demolition service encompasses sub-offerings including Demolition Consulting, Decommissioning, High Reach Demolition, Industrial Demolition, Mine Site Demolition, and Bridge Demolition. The Remediation & Rehabilitation service covers Hazardous Materials & Asbestos Removal and Contaminated Site Remediation. The Civil Contracting service delivers bulk and detailed excavation, mobile crushing, and site preparation. Together, these service lines enable DEMEX to provide end-to-end solutions from planning through site readiness for projects across industrial, urban/commercial, infrastructure, marine, education, mining/resources, and government/defence sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Demolition Services
• Hazardous Materials and Asbestos Removal
• Contaminated Site Remediation
• Civil Contracting

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ recycling rate achieved on most projects, with some projects achieving up to 99% waste recycled on site
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Terreco ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for recycling and repurposing construction and demolition waste. DEMEX extends the lifecycle of construction and demolition waste by recycling and repurposing it back into the construction industry through this partnership.
• Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEMEX is a proud partner of CODA as it leads the industry to address challenges presented by oil and gas infrastructure reaching its end of life, supporting offshore decommissioning activity.
• JobTrailsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 100% Aboriginal-owned JobTrail founded by Martina Hazelbane (Warai/Larrakia Traditional Owner) as Indigenous cultural advisor to support DEMEX's Indigenous Employment Strategy.
• DriveAbout WorkforcesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAward-winning Australian road rules and road safety refresher program delivering road safety education in eight Indigenous languages. Every DEMEX employee completed the training in 2022 as part of road safety initiative.
• ATLAS Certification Pty LtdsupportingOthersIndependent certification body that certified DEMEX's Integrated Management System (IMS) to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards.
• AustminesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMining industry association committed to development of the Australian mining equipment, technology and services (METS). DEMEX is a member supporting mining sector engagement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Liberty Industrial: Australian specialist demolition contractor focused on complex industrial, energy and infrastructure demolition projects. Closest direct peer to DEMEX with overlapping services in decommissioning, hazardous materials removal and high-reach demolition across Australia.
• McMahon Services: Large Australian demolition, civil and remediation contractor with national reach across industrial, mining and government sectors. Direct competitor on multi-state tenders and similar integrated service offering to DEMEX.
• Delta Group: Australian demolition, environmental services and civil contractor operating nationally with similar industrial and infrastructure focus. Overlaps directly with DEMEX on mining closures, asbestos removal and remediation work.
• Precision Demolition: Australian specialist demolition contractor with capabilities in high-reach, industrial and bridge demolition. Comparable mid-sized competitor to DEMEX with similar service mix and customer base.
• Safedem: UK-based specialist demolition contractor recognized internationally for high-rise and complex demolition. Comparable in technical capability and award profile (World Demolition Awards winner) to DEMEX, serving as international benchmark.
• Erith Contractors: UK demolition and remediation contractor handling complex industrial and asbestos removal projects. Comparable technical profile to DEMEX with similar emphasis on high-risk, integrated demolition services.
• Brown and Mason: UK-based demolition contractor specializing in industrial, power station and high-reach demolition. Closely comparable to DEMEX's industrial/power station focus (e.g., Callide Power Station) and complex project experience.

Regional players

• Proactive Demolition: Queensland-based demolition and asbestos removal contractor. Regional competitor serving overlapping Southeast Queensland market and government/defence customers similar to DEMEX.

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Environmental Services (Australia): Global environmental services company with Australian operations in hazardous waste, asbestos removal and contaminated site remediation. Overlaps with DEMEX's remediation services as a larger incumbent in adjacent verticals.

Others

• Austmine: Australian mining industry association of which DEMEX is a member. Not a direct competitor, but a relevant industry/ecosystem partner connecting DEMEX to mining-sector tendering opportunities similar to its Rio Tinto and mining client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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