Industrial Plastics

What Industrial Plastics does

Industrial Plastics is a Brisbane-based custom plastic fabricator established in 1971, operating as a privately held proprietary limited company (ABN 72 610 202 152). The company designs, engineers, and fabricates tanks, pipework, and process equipment from thermoplastics — primarily HDPE, polypropylene, PVDF, PVC, and engineering plastics — for blue-chip industrial clients across mining, water treatment, food processing, and energy sectors. All fabrication is performed under ISO 9001:2015 certification audited by SGS, with welders qualified to the German DVS 2207 standard, a benchmark significantly more stringent than Australian minimum requirements. Tanks are engineered to the DVS 2205 code with documented 25-year design life.

The company operates from a single modern 2,000 m² workshop in Hemmant, Brisbane, equipped with a 4 m butt welder, 3 m CNC router, 630 mm OD butt-fusion capability, overhead crane, materials inventory, and hydro-test hardstand. Production capabilities span DVS 2207 butt-fusion, electrofusion, hot-gas, extrusion, hot-plate, and IR welding, plus CNC routing, thermoforming, brake-forming, drilling, and edge-finishing. Tank fabrication covers 2,000 L to 110,000 L+ capacities; pipework extends up to 1,200 mm HDPE. Notable proprietary offerings include the SiteReady spool service, which delivers pre-fabricated, pre-tested pipework spools that reduce client shutdown duration by 30–60%, and ADR-compliant RPEQ-certified HDPE fish baffles for Queensland waterway infrastructure. The product range has expanded into geosynthetics (Industraline HDPE Geomembrane, Industracell Geocell, Industratex Geotextile) and HDPE lining systems for marine and civil applications.

Industrial Plastics earns revenue through project-based, quote-driven sales of custom-fabricated products — there is no recurring subscription or licensing component. The go-to-market is engineer-led: prospective customers submit drawings or specifications via an online engineer quote form or by telephone (1300 465 888), routing to a technical sales team that responds within one business day. Customers are predominantly large enterprises and government entities, with named logos including Rio Tinto, BHP, Glencore, Veolia, Goodman Fielder, Warrnambool Cheese & Butter, Schweppes, Origin Energy, Orica, Leighton, SA Water, and the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. Distribution is direct from the Brisbane facility, with national shipping across all Australian capital cities and rural areas, plus worldwide international shipping available. The company has no disclosed external investors, no subsidiaries, and no public listing.

Name

Industrial Plastics

Legal name

Industrial Plastics Pty Ltd

Website

https://industrialplastics.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Industrial Plastics is a Brisbane-based custom plastic fabricator (since 1971) serving blue-chip mining, water treatment, food processing, and energy clients with ISO 9001-certified, DVS 2207-welded HDPE tanks, pipework, and process equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastic Fabrication and Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (32619), Plastics Pipe, Pipe Fitting, and Unlaminated Profile Shape Manufacturing (32612)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Chemical Rigid Plastic Packaging (Drums, Pails, Jerrycans) (IMALAAAG)

Keywords

• Custom plastic fabrication
• HDPE tank manufacturing
• Thermoplastic welding services
• Industrial process equipment
• Plastic pipework fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinkenba

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Plastic Fabrication — One-Time Project Sales: Industrial Plastics earns revenue through one-time project-based fabrication of custom plastic tanks, pipework, process equipment, and components. Clients provide engineer drawings or specifications; the company quotes, fabricates, tests, and delivers. Each job ships with documented weld records, material certificates, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs). Revenue is project value-based; no recurring subscription component. Repair services for existing fabricated equipment are also offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Industrial Plastics is a Brisbane-based custom plastic fabricator that designs, manufactures and delivers engineer-specified HDPE, polypropylene, PVDF and PVC tanks, pipework and process equipment for industrial clients. The company operates a 2,000 m² workshop with DVS 2207-qualified welders, CNC routing, butt-fusion up to 630 mm OD, and a SiteReady spool service, producing tanks from 2,000 L to 110,000 L+ and pipework up to 1,200 mm under ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Product overview

Industrial Plastics is a custom plastic fabrication company offering engineer-specified tanks, pipework, and process equipment. The core portfolio consists of Custom Plastic Tanks (HDPE, polypropylene, PVDF tanks from 2,000L to 110,000L+), Pipework (HDPE up to 1,200mm, PP, PVDF, PVC), and Process Equipment (Wet Scrubbers, Chutes & Launders, Lamella Clarifiers, Hoppers). These are complemented by Custom Fabrication services including CNC routing, welding, and assembly. The geosynthetics line includes Industraline HDPE Geomembrane, Industracell Geocell, and Industratex Geotextile for civil construction applications. Specialty products include HDPE Fish Baffles, Planter Box Liners, Tank Liners, Marine Products (Pile Sleeves, Pile Caps), and aftermarket refrigeration parts. Materials offered include HDPE, Polypropylene, Acrylic/Perspex, Polycarbonate, UHMWPE, ABS, PVC/uPVC, and PVDF. All products are manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 certification by SGS, with welders qualified to DVS 2207 standard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Plastic Tanks
• Chemical and Dosing Tanks
• HDPE Tank Liners
• Dipping Tanks
• Truck and Trailer Tanks
• Stormwater Detention Tanks
• Chemical Bunds
• Plastic Pipework
• PP-Coated Backing Rings
• Process Equipment
• Custom Fabrication Services
• Plastic Repairs
• CNC Cutting and Routing
• Cut to Size Plastic
• Industrial Plastic Materials
• Industraline HDPE Geomembrane
• Industracell Geocell
• Industratex Geotextile
• HDPE Fish Baffles
• Planter Box Liners
• HDPE Lining and Marine Fabrication
• Custom Chopping Boards
• Aftermarket Refrigeration Parts
• Machine Guards
• Protective Screens

Quantifiable outcome

• SiteReady spool service reduces shutdown duration by 30 to 60% for mining and energy clients (e.g., Rio Tinto)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Geofabrics Australasia: Australian manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetics including HDPE geomembranes, geotextiles, and geocells for civil, mining, and environmental applications. Direct competitor in Industrial Plastics' Industraline HDPE Geomembrane, Industracell, and Industratex product lines, with overlap in civil, mining, and aquaculture customers.
• Global Synthetics: Australian geosynthetics distributor and supplier offering HDPE liners, geocells, and geotextiles for civil, mining, and landfill applications. Competes directly with Industrial Plastics' Industraline, Industracell, and Industratex geosynthetics ranges and serves overlapping civil and environmental infrastructure customers.
• Viscount Plastics: Australian custom plastics fabricator producing tanks, liners, and process equipment for mining, industrial, and water applications. Direct peer offering comparable HDPE and PP fabricated products with similar engineer-specification, project-based sales motion in the Australian market.
• A.W. Fraser: Australian custom plastic tank and fabricator producing chemical storage tanks, process vessels, and pipework in HDPE and PP for industrial applications. Direct peer in the custom-fabricated chemical and industrial tank market, with similar materials, customer segments (mining, water, chemical), and project-based sales model.
• Allied Plastics Engineering: Australian plastics fabrication company specialising in custom HDPE and PP tanks, pipework, and chemical-resistant process equipment. Direct competitor for engineer-specified custom fabrication work in mining, water treatment, and chemical processing sectors across Australia.

Broad incumbents

• Rocla: Australian manufacturer of concrete and plastic infrastructure products including pipes, tanks, and civil products for water, transport, and mining applications. Broad incumbent in adjacent plastic and concrete infrastructure markets, serving overlapping mining, water utility, and government customers.
• Iplex Pipelines: One of Australia's largest plastic pipe manufacturers, supplying PVC, PE, and PP pipeline systems across plumbing, irrigation, mining, and infrastructure. Comparable as a domestic Australian plastic piping incumbent; Iplex is significantly larger and more commoditised than Industrial Plastics' custom fabrication model.
• Vinidex: Australia's largest manufacturer of plastic pipe and fittings, with a broad portfolio across PVC, PE, and PP systems for water, gas, mining, and industrial applications. Comparable as a major Australian plastic pipe and fittings producer, though Vinidex operates at far greater scale and breadth than Industrial Plastics' custom fabrication focus.

Emerging players

• Hydro Innovations: Australian water treatment equipment specialist offering lamella clarifiers, sludge handling, and dosing systems with HDPE/PP fabrication. Comparable in process equipment (lamella clarifiers) and water treatment customer overlap, though smaller and more focused on packaged systems than full custom fabrication.

Regional players

• Tricel: European plastics fabricator producing HDPE and GRP tanks, pipework, and process equipment for water, wastewater, and industrial applications. Comparable in custom plastics fabrication capabilities and product range (HDPE tanks, pipework, water treatment), but primarily serves UK and European markets rather than Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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