Durham
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1948
- HeadquartersMulgrave, Australia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Durham firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Durham
- Legal name
- B.R Durham & Sons P/L
- Website
- https://durham.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1948
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Durham industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Civil Drainage Infrastructure Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing (32733), Concrete Pipe Manufacturing (327332)
- SIC
- Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Roadway Drainage & Stormwater Works (Culverts, Ditches, Catch Basins) (IMAFAEAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE), Concrete Pipe, Box Culverts & Drainage Structures (IMADAAAD)
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Where Durham is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mulgrave
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Durham business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Civil drainage product sales: Direct sales of manufactured drainage products including storm water, sewer, electrical, and water quality infrastructure components to government authorities, construction contractors, and hardware retailers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for all products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels2 records
Durham product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Durham manufactures and supplies civil drainage infrastructure products including storm water drainage grates and access covers, sewer access components, electrical and communications access products, water quality gross pollutant traps, and precast concrete pits and shafts. Products are produced in cast iron, ductile iron, galvanised mild steel, stainless steel, and reinforced pre-cast concrete, certified to Australian and International Standards with load ratings from Class A (pedestrian) to Class G (airport taxiway).
Product overview
Durham Drainage Products operates as a civil drainage infrastructure manufacturer and supplier, producing a comprehensive portfolio of cast iron, ductile iron, galvanised mild steel, stainless steel, and reinforced pre-cast concrete products. The product portfolio centers on four core categories: Storm Water products (drainage grates and access covers), Sewer products, Electrical/Communications products, and Water Quality products (gross pollutant traps), supported by an Accessories line. The company also offers downloadable DSTORM and DSTORM PRO standard drawing specifications. Products range from pedestrian traffic (Class A) to main roads (Class D) and airport taxiway requirements (Class G), serving Government Authorities, Construction Contractors, Plumbers, Builders, Drainers, Hardware retailers, and major infrastructure projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Storm Water Drainage Grates
- Storm Water Access Covers Access covers for storm water infrastructure including infill, paver infill, solid top, sump, and trench variants, manufactured in cast iron and other metals.
- Storm Water Precast Concrete Products Pre-cast concrete components for storm water management including access covers, access shafts, boxes, drainage grates, kerb entry units, kerb inlets, kerb lintels, lids, pits, and pit risers. Manufactured using 50MPa high-strength concrete.
- Sewer Access Covers Access covers for sewer infrastructure including infill, paver infill, trench, and solid top variants for sewage infrastructure management.
- Sewer Precast Concrete Products Pre-cast concrete components for sewer infrastructure including access covers, access shafts, accessories, pits, and pit risers, used in sewage infrastructure management.
- Electrical Access Covers Access covers for electrical and communications infrastructure including infill, paver infill, trench, and solid top variants for protecting electrical and communication utilities.
- Electrical Precast Concrete Products Pre-cast concrete components for electrical infrastructure including access covers, access shafts, pits, pit risers, and lids for protecting electrical and communication utilities.
- Gross Pollutant Trap (Water Quality) Water quality solution consisting of concrete pit systems designed to capture litter, sediment, and pollutants from storm water before discharge.
- Drainage Accessories Supporting drainage products including plastic-coated and galvanised steel step irons, galvanised steel ballast cages for rail applications, cast iron boxes, and trash racks for storm water management systems.
Companies that use Durham
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Durham technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Durham partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Durham competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- NDS (National Diversified Sales): NDS is a US manufacturer of drainage and stormwater management products including catch basins, channel drains, and grates for residential, commercial, and infrastructure applications. It is comparable to Durham's stormwater drainage product range and customer base.
- ACO Polymer Products: ACO designs and manufactures polymer concrete and metal drainage channels, grates, and access covers for civil and commercial infrastructure. It competes head-to-head with Durham in trench drains, drainage grates, and stormwater systems across Australia.
- Clark Drain: Clark Drain is a UK manufacturer of access covers, drainage channels, and manhole covers for commercial, residential, and infrastructure markets. It competes with Durham in metal and concrete access covers and drainage grates.
- EJ (East Jordan Iron Works): EJ is one of the world's largest manufacturers of iron castings for access covers, drainage grates, and infrastructure products. Like Durham, EJ serves government authorities and contractors with standards-compliant municipal ironwork across a wide load-class range.
Broad incumbents
- Oldcastle Infrastructure: Oldcastle Infrastructure (a CRH company) is a major North American precast concrete manufacturer producing drainage structures, utility vaults, and stormwater management products. It competes with Durham in precast concrete pits, access shafts, and stormwater infrastructure.
- Wavin: Wavin is a global manufacturer of plastic pipe and drainage systems for water management, sewerage, and stormwater applications. It overlaps with Durham's stormwater and sewer product categories, particularly in plastic pipe and fittings.
- Saint-Gobain PAM: Saint-Gobain PAM is a global leader in ductile iron pipe, access covers, and drainage products for water, sewer, and roadway infrastructure. It is comparable to Durham's cast iron and ductile iron grate and access cover lines, though at much larger scale.
Regional players
- Hynds Pipe Systems: Hynds manufactures concrete and metal drainage, access, and pipeline products serving New Zealand and Australian infrastructure markets. It competes with Durham in concrete access covers, pits, and stormwater components.
- Iplex Pipelines: Iplex is a leading Australian manufacturer of plastic and metal pipeline systems, including drainage, sewer, and water infrastructure products. It is a direct competitor to Durham's sewer and stormwater product lines within the Australian market.
- Reln (A division of Tavlit): Reln is an Australian manufacturer of plastic drainage products, channel drains, and stormwater solutions for residential and light commercial markets. It overlaps with Durham in stormwater drainage grates and pits within the Australian market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Durham leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Durham funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Durham M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Durham
What does Durham do?
Durham manufactures and supplies civil drainage infrastructure products including storm water drainage grates and access covers, sewer access components, electrical and communications access products, water quality gross pollutant traps, and precast concrete pits and shafts. Products are produced in cast iron, ductile iron, galvanised mild steel, stainless steel, and reinforced pre-cast concrete, certified to Australian and International Standards with load ratings from Class A (pedestrian) to Class G (airport taxiway).
Is Durham a public or private company?
Durham is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Durham founded?
Durham was founded in 1948. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Durham based?
Durham is headquartered in Mulgrave, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Durham make money?
One revenue line is on record: civil drainage product sales.
Who are Durham's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are NDS (National Diversified Sales), ACO Polymer Products, Clark Drain and EJ (East Jordan Iron Works). Broad incumbents are Oldcastle Infrastructure, Wavin and Saint-Gobain PAM. Regional players are Hynds Pipe Systems, Iplex Pipelines and Reln (A division of Tavlit).
Does Durham have an API?
No public API is recorded for Durham.
What industry is Durham in?
Durham's product category is Civil Drainage Infrastructure Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAEAG, Roadway Drainage & Stormwater Works (Culverts, Ditches, Catch Basins), with a secondary code of IMAFAGAE, Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels). Its NAICS code is 32733 and its SIC code is 3272.