Ldr Industries

What Ldr Industries does

LDR Industries Pty Ltd is a privately held, family-owned Australian manufacturer of heavy-duty truck accessories headquartered in Warwick, Queensland. Founded as a fabricator serving the commercial transport sector, the company produces underbody toolboxes (sized 45cm–120cm in painted steel, stainless steel, and aluminium finishes), poly and stainless-steel underbody water tanks (15L–60L), and the LockA sub-brand of premium tray-top storage cabinets engineered to specific truck models (Isuzu N Series, Hino 300 Series, Fuso Canter). Leadership is concentrated in the Kirkpatrick family, with Lloyd Kirkpatrick as Director, Dale Kirkpatrick as General Manager, and Robert Kirkpatrick as Sales Manager, alongside an operations and production team managing roughly 11–50 employees at the single Warwick facility.

Name

Ldr Industries

Legal name

LDR Industries Pty Ltd

Website

https://ldrindustries.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LDR Industries is an Australian-owned manufacturer of heavy-duty underbody truck toolboxes, water tanks, and the LockA premium tray-top cabinet range, serving fleet operators, trade truck owners, trailer builders, and truck dealerships across Australia from its Warwick, Queensland facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Accessories

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (33612)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

Keywords

• Truck toolboxes
• Commercial vehicle storage
• Underbody water tanks
• Trade truck cabinets
• Truck accessories manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time sales of physical products including underbody toolboxes, water tanks, tray top cabinets, and accessories. Products sold via e-commerce website with Australia-wide delivery. Pricing ranges from $25 for small accessories to $2,465 for premium combo boxes.
2. Custom Manufacturing: Bespoke product design and manufacturing for specialized requirements. Collaborates with truck and trailer manufacturers to develop custom storage solutions, fluid tanks, and vehicle fit-outs.
3. Professional Services: Installation services available for toolbox and water tank mounting. Professional installation can be arranged by LDR Industries upon customer request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LDR Industries manufactures and supplies heavy-duty truck accessories including underbody toolboxes (45cm-120cm), poly and stainless steel water tanks, tray top storage cabinets under the LOCKA sub-brand, and custom fluid tank solutions for commercial vehicles. The company serves fleet operators, truck dealerships, owner operators, and vehicle manufacturers with Australian-made products fabricated from zinc anneal steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel using laser cutting, MIG/TIG welding, and CNC pressing. Professional installation services are available, and products are sold via direct e-commerce, fleet supply programs, and dealer partnerships across Australia.

Product overview

LDR Industries is an Australian-owned manufacturer of heavy-duty truck accessories, primarily serving the commercial transport, fleet, and trade vehicle markets. The product portfolio centers on underbody toolboxes (45cm–120cm, in painted, stainless steel, and aluminum variants) and water tanks (poly and stainless steel, 15L–60L), complemented by the LOCKA sub-brand of premium tray-top storage cabinets engineered for specific truck models (Isuzu N Series, Hino 300 Series, Fuso Canter). The offering includes accessories (locks, hinges, mounts), combo boxes integrating multiple functions, and custom tank manufacturing services for specialized fluid storage needs. Products are sold direct to fleet operators, owner-operators, truck dealers, and trailer manufacturers, with Australia-wide delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LOCKA: LOCKA is a sub-brand dedicated to revolutionising tray top storage solutions for Trade trucks. Engineered with precision and craftsmanship, LOCKA sets the standard for durability, functionality, and adaptability in the industry. The innovative cabinets are meticulously designed to seamlessly integrate with the Hino 300 Series, Isuzu N Series, and Fuso Canter models.

Products and services

• Underbody Toolboxes Heavy-duty storage boxes mounted beneath truck trays, available in sizes from 45cm to 120cm, in painted, stainless steel, and aluminum finishes. Designed for trade and commercial vehicles operating in harsh Australian conditions.
• Poly Water Tanks Underbody water tanks manufactured from food-grade rotational moulded polyethylene, ranging from 15L to 60L capacity. Designed for commercial vehicles requiring onboard water storage.
• Stainless Steel Water Tanks Underbody water tanks in stainless steel construction, available in 25L polished and brushed finishes, and 50L round configurations with welded construction. Premium option for trade vehicles.
• LOCKA Trade Truck Cabinets Premium tray top storage cabinets designed for trade trucks, featuring central locking integration, color-matching to truck specifications, and modular configurations. Specifically engineered for Isuzu N Series, Hino 300 Series, and Fuso Canter models.
• Toolbox Mounting Products Mounting brackets and strap kits for secure installation of underbody toolboxes, including L brackets and complete strap kit assemblies.
• Toolbox Accessories Replacement and upgrade components including Standard T-Locks, Whale Tail Locks, stainless steel bolt-on hinges, rubber pinchweld seals, and wire lanyards.
• Combo Boxes All-in-one storage solutions combining toolbox, water tank, and fire extinguisher mount in a single 120cm unit. Available in painted, painted with stainless steel door, and full mirror finish options.
• Custom Tank Solutions Custom design and manufacturing of fluid storage solutions including fuel tanks, hydraulic tanks, water tanks, and waste tanks for heavy transport vehicles using stainless steel, aluminium, and mild steel with laser, MIG, TIG welding and PSI leak testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7+ years supplier relationship with Big Rigs Australia purchasing 25+ toolboxes per month
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wideland Group RockhamptoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWideland Group Rockhampton is a key distribution partner for LOCKA tray top cabinets in Central Queensland. The partnership enables local tradies to access LOCKA products with local support and expertise. Aaron Ham, Sales Consultant at Wideland, actively promotes LOCKA products to customers including Kemp Constructions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Reading Truck Body: Reading manufactures service truck bodies, utility bodies, and truck accessories for vocational fleets in North America. It addresses similar fleet fit-out use cases as LDR's combo boxes and custom manufacturing service.
• UWS (United Welding Services): UWS manufactures aluminum and steel truck toolboxes, underbody toolboxes, and trade-truck storage, sold through US distributors and online. Comparable product category to LDR's Standard, Jumbo, and Low Profile toolbox series.
• WeatherGuard (by WernerCo): WeatherGuard is one of the largest US manufacturers of truck toolboxes and underbody storage for trade and service vehicles. It is highly comparable to LDR's core underbody toolbox range, though it operates at much greater scale and primarily in North America.

Emerging players

• DECKED: DECKED makes in-bed truck storage systems and tool drawers for pickup trucks and trade vehicles. It overlaps with LDR's trade-truck storage concept but is positioned toward pickup trucks rather than commercial cab-chassis platforms.

Direct peers

• Highway Products: Highway Products designs and fabricates aluminum toolboxes, headache racks, and truck accessories for semi-trucks and service vehicles. Highly comparable to LDR's custom sheet-metal toolbox and accessory manufacturing business.
• Justin Group (Truck Bodies): Justin Group is an Australian manufacturer of truck bodies, trailers, and custom vehicle solutions. Comparable to LDR as an Australian custom heavy-vehicle fabricator serving fleet and OEM customers.
• TBEI (Truck Bodies & Equipment International): TBEI Australia designs and builds truck bodies, service bodies, and upfit solutions for commercial fleets. Directly comparable to LDR's custom upfit and underbody component manufacturing.

Regional players

• Allquip Australia: Allquip supplies truck and trailer parts, including underbody toolboxes and accessories, across Australia. Adjacent distributor/competitor in the same Australian truck accessory category as LDR.
• ECF Equipment (Australia): ECF designs and manufactures service truck bodies and custom truck fit-outs in Australia for utilities and trade fleets. Comparable to LDR's combo box and trade-truck cabinet solutions.
• Boab Engineering: Boab Engineering is an Australian manufacturer of heavy-vehicle tanks, toolboxes, and custom fabrications for the transport industry. Closest direct Australian competitor to LDR's custom tank and toolbox product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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