ESS Engineering Services & Supplies

What ESS Engineering Services & Supplies does

ESS Engineering Services & Supplies Pty Ltd is an Australian privately held manufacturer and engineering services provider founded in 1979, specialising in bulk material handling equipment for the mining, ports, coal-fired power, quarrying, cement, steel-making, and fertiliser industries. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and services equipment that addresses fugitive material problems on conveyor systems, including spillage, carryback, blockages, dust, mistracking, and belt damage. Its portfolio is organised under the proprietary Total Material Control (TMC) methodology and includes belt cleaners (primary, secondary, return), impact beds and belt support systems, belt trackers, sealing/skirting systems, dust suppression spray bars and nozzles, air cannons, conveyor guarding, inspection doors, and the patented Bin Whip silo cleaning service. Patented differentiators include the Key Safe blade removal system, which reduces manual handling risk, and the Bin Whip compressed-air silo cleaning technology. Two manufacturing plants (Currumbin, QLD and Perth, WA) with state-of-the-art laser cutting, welding, and paint shops serve Australian operations, supplemented by 11 branch offices located in major mining centres and an export network covering at least 11 countries. All technicians hold Foundation Level Four training.

The business operates on a quote-based pricing model with 14–30 day payment terms, monetising through hardware sales (proprietary equipment), professional services (CAD-based design, installation, maintenance, site surveys), silo cleaning services using Bin Whip, and equipment hire with usage-based daily rates. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through the branch network, supported by a direct website, downloadable technical resources, and industry association memberships (Australian Industry Group, Austmine, MESCA, CCI WA, CCI QLD). Customer acquisition relies on AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 quality and AS/NZ ISO 45001:2018 safety certifications through SGS as procurement pre-qualification. The company reports 90+ employees across Australia and exports to New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Israel, the United States, Vanuatu, Brazil, East Africa, South Vietnam, Japan, and New Caledonia, with New Zealand distribution handled via a partnership with Rocktec Ltd.

Name

ESS Engineering Services & Supplies

Legal name

ESS Engineering Services & Supplies Pty Ltd

Website

https://esseng.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ESS Engineering Services & Supplies designs, manufactures, and services proprietary bulk material handling equipment (belt cleaners, skirting, air cannons, impact beds, guarding, Bin Whip silo cleaning) for Australian and international mining, ports, and industrial customers through 11 branch offices and two manufacturing plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bulk Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conveyors & Sortation Systems (Warehouse & Parcel) (IMAHABAC), Feeding & Conveying Equipment (Aprons, Belts, Stackers) (IMAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Bulk material handling
• Conveyor belt cleaners
• Industrial conveyor equipment
• Dust control systems
• Air cannons industrial

Headquarters

HQ city

Currumbin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk Material Handling Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary equipment including air cannons, conveyor belt cleaners, conveyor guarding, impact beds, belt tracking systems, skirting systems, and dust control products. Equipment available in Mild and Stainless steel with various blade materials for different applications.
2. Custom Design and Engineering Services: CAD-based custom design services for conveyor transfer points and bulk material storage systems, including exploded parts drawings, installation drawings, certified drawings, and 3D models
3. Installation and Maintenance Services: On-site product installation, retrofitting, maintenance services including site surveys, contract maintenance, and technician services. Services include inspection, adjustment, repair and replacement of worn parts.
4. Silo Cleaning Services: Silo cleaning services utilizing Bin Whip technology operated by two trained ESS technicians
5. Equipment Hire: Equipment hire services with flexible hire periods, daily rates and charges based on hours of use

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ESS Engineering Services & Supplies designs, manufactures, sells, and services proprietary bulk material handling equipment for conveyor systems used by mining, ports, power generation, and heavy industrial operations. Its portfolio centres on its TMC (Total Material Control) system — primary/secondary/return belt cleaners, air cannons, impact beds, belt support, belt tracking, skirting, dust suppression spray systems, conveyor guarding, and inspection doors — supplemented by custom CAD design, on-site installation, maintenance, training, and the proprietary Bin Whip silo cleaning technology.

Product overview

ESS Engineering Services & Supplies is an Australian bulk material handling equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary products and engineering services. The core product range centres on the TMC (Total Material Control) system, which addresses fugitive material problems around conveyors including spillage, carryback, blockages, dust, and mistracking. The primary product families include: (1) Belt Cleaning Systems — primary cleaners (DT, XHD, TM Doctor Blade, Compact Plus, SPB), secondary cleaners (IPS, Inline Premium/Standard/XHD, DH, Rotary Brush, Static Brush, DT Torsion Arm, Compact), and return belt cleaners (RBC, HDRBC, Diagonal Plough); (2) Belt Support and Impact Management — GAB Impact Cradle, Modular Impact Bed, Combi Cradle, Roller Cradle, ESS Rollers, and the QCTM Quick Change Idler Frame series; (3) Belt Tracking — Upper and Lower Belt Tracker systems in standard and heavy-duty variants; (4) Sealing/Skirting Systems — ESS 3000, ESS 2000, ESS 2000 Lay-In, and ESS Quicklok; (5) Dust Control — Spray bars (Spray 25 NB, Spray 40 NB), Quickfit Nozzles, and Quickfit Atomising Nozzles; (6) Air Cannons — Internal Valve and Universal XHV models; (7) Conveyor Guarding — EZI-GUARD; and (8) Inspection Doors — Safety Access Door, Low Profile Access Door, ESS Inspection Door, and Combi-Safe Safety Access Door. The portfolio is complemented by the Bin Whip silo cleaning service/equipment and custom-designed Washboxes. Supporting the product range are engineering services including CAD-based Design & Consultancy, On-site Installation & Maintenance, Training (including Foundations 4 Training), and an R&D Programme for patented product development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Belt Cleaners Range of primary conveyor belt cleaners (DT, XHD, TM Doctor Blade, Compact Plus, SPB) designed to remove material from the head pulley and reduce carryback, suited to mining and industrial conveyor applications.
• Secondary Belt Cleaners Inline and torsion-arm secondary belt cleaners (IPS, Inline Premium/Standard/XHD, DH, DT Torsion Arm, Compact, Rotary Brush, Static Brush) for removing residual material on the return path of conveyors.
• Return Belt Cleaners Return-side belt cleaners including the patented RBC Return Belt Cleaner, heavy-duty HDRBC, and Diagonal Plough for removing carryback material from conveyor return belts.
• Impact Beds and Belt Support Systems Impact cradles and beds (GAB Impact Cradle, Modular Impact Bed, Combi Cradle, Roller Cradle), conveyor rollers (ESS Rollers), and the QCTM Quick Change Idler Frame (light, standard, heavy duty) plus GS Sealing Support System for absorbing impact and supporting belts at transfer points.
• Belt Tracking Systems Upper and lower conveyor belt tracking devices in standard and heavy-duty variants to maintain belt alignment on both carry and return sides.
• Conveyor Skirting Systems Skirting systems (ESS 3000, ESS 2000, ESS 2000 Lay-In, ESS Quicklok) for containing material on conveyor belts at transfer points and controlling spillage and dust.
• Dust Control and Suppression Systems Spray bars (Spray 25 NB, Spray 40 NB), Quickfit nozzles, and Quickfit atomising nozzles for conveyor dust suppression and airborne dust control.
• Air Cannons Internal Valve and Universal XHV air cannons that use compressed air pulses to dislodge material build-up in hoppers, chutes, and silos, ensuring continuous material flow.
• EZI-GUARD Conveyor Guarding Physical barrier guarding system compliant with Australian Standards that protects workers from moving parts and pinch points along conveyors.
• Inspection and Access Doors Safety Access Door, Low Profile Access Door, ESS Inspection Door, and Combi-Safe Safety Access Door providing inspection and maintenance access on conveyor systems.
• Bin Whip Silo Cleaning Technology Proprietary remote-controlled portable silo cleaning device using compressed-air-driven whip heads with chain/rope flails to dislodge bulk material build-up from silo walls without requiring confined space entry.
• Design and Consultancy Services (CAD) Custom CAD-based engineering design services for conveyor transfer points and bulk material storage systems, including exploded parts drawings, installation drawings, certified drawings, as-built drawings, 3D models, and site-specific product design.
• On-site Installation and Maintenance Services Field services including site surveys, product installation, retrofitting, contract maintenance, belt inspections, equipment adjustment/repair/replacement, and Bin Whip silo cleaning operations performed by Foundation Level Four trained ESS technicians.
• Training Services Training programmes covering conveyor safety, maintenance best practices, belt tracking, and guarding, including Foundations 4 Training for technicians.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced fugitive material risks through Total Material Control systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered regional, minor and core.

• Rocktec LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Zealand distributor for ESS Engineering products. Located at +64 7 881 9188, [email protected]. Provides local sales and service support for ESS products in New Zealand market.
• Australian Industry GroupminorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking, advocacy, and industry resources for Australian businesses.
• AustmineminorOthersAustralian mining equipment, technology and services association membership connecting ESS with mining industry stakeholders.
• MESCAminorOthersMining Equipment Suppliers of Australia membership providing industry advocacy and networking.
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry WAminorOthersWestern Australian business chamber membership for local business community engagement.
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry QLDminorOthersQueensland business chamber membership for local business community engagement.
• SGScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party certification body providing ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and AS/NZ 45001:2018 safety certification for ESS management systems.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flexco: US-headquartered global conveyor belt maintenance products specialist offering cleaners, fasteners, and tracking tools—directly competitive with ESS's belt cleaning and tracking product lines for mining and industrial customers.
• Kinder Australia: Australian conveyor products and bulk material handling specialist offering skirting, cleaners, tracking, and impact products—direct domestic competitor to ESS in Australia, overlapping product ranges and customer segments.
• Martin Engineering: US-founded global leader in conveyor belt cleaning, dust management, and bulk material handling solutions—directly competes with ESS across primary/secondary cleaners, skirting, and air cannons, serving the same mining and power-station customer base.
• Tega Industries: India-headquartered mineral processing and bulk material handling equipment manufacturer with global reach—directly competes in screening, grinding, and conveying solutions serving the same mining customer verticals as ESS.
• Rema Tip Top: Germany-headquartered global specialist in conveyor belt services, maintenance products, and surface protection—direct peer offering belt cleaning, splicing, and wear protection products comparable to ESS's portfolio.
• ASGCO Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of conveyor and bulk material handling equipment, including belt cleaners, skirting systems, and impact beds—directly competes with ESS's Total Material Control portfolio in mining and aggregate applications.

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Swedish global mining equipment major offering crushing, loading, and materials handling equipment—broad incumbent serving the same mining customers but with much wider portfolio and stronger global R&D budget than ESS.
• Weir Group: UK-headquartered mining and infrastructure equipment major with strong Australian presence—broad incumbent serving the same Australian and global mining customers with broader product portfolio than ESS's specialized conveyor focus.
• Metso: Finland-headquartered global leader in mining and aggregates processing equipment—broad incumbent offering crushing, screening, and conveying systems to the same mining customers as ESS, though at much larger scale and broader product breadth.

Emerging players

• Multotec: South Africa-headquartered mineral processing equipment specialist with growing Australian and Asia-Pacific presence—adjacent competitor in bulk material handling, focused on screening and process equipment for mining customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ESSENG_TMC

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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