What Power Machinery does

Power Machinery Australia is a Sydney-based, family-owned industrial equipment distributor that has supplied metal fabrication machinery across Australia for over 50 years. The company operates exclusively through direct field sales from its Sydney headquarters with nationwide coverage, selling new and used equipment sourced from a portfolio of international principals including MEP (Italy), Hydmech (USA/Canada), Ermaksan (Turkey), Swebend, Cidan, Lemas, Vicon, Fintek, Hidrogarne, Strands, Arostop and Wikus.

The product portfolio spans the full metal fabrication process: manual, semi-automatic and CNC bandsaws (MEP Shark and Hydmech lines with capacities from 230x230mm to 762x635mm and Windows CE-based or Mitsubishi PLC touch screen controls); CNC and hydraulic press brakes (Ermaksan Microbend, Powerbend, Speedbend); CNC and hydraulic guillotines (Ermaksan, Cidan, Fintek); cold saws and aluminium saws (MEP Falcon, Tiger, Cobra); plate and section rollers (Swebend, Lemas); panbrake folders (Cidan, Fintek); hydraulic presses (Hidrogarne); metal drills (Strands); fibre laser cutting (Ermaksan Fibremak); HVAC duct machinery (Vicon); length measuring systems (Arostop); roller conveyors; and Wikus bandsaw blades. Notable technical features across the range include VFD direct blade drives without belts/pulleys, electro-hydraulic feed systems, ball screw and stepper motor multi-indexing up to 1500mm+ per stroke, and PLC-based job storage for unattended batch cutting.

Power Machinery generates revenue primarily from new hardware sales (ASP range AUD $20K-$150K+ per machine), with secondary streams from used machinery sales, installation and operator training, servicing and repairs, and spare parts. Customer segments are heavily weighted to Australian SMB fabrication workshops (structural steel fabricators and sheet metal workshops as primary segments), with additional named verticals in defence, aerospace, mining and heavy engineering, HVAC manufacturing, marine and shipbuilding, automotive and TAFE educational facilities. The business is differentiated by its exclusive Australian distribution rights to international brands, in-house factory-trained service technicians, comprehensive spare parts inventory, and 50-year brand reputation (evidenced by a 5.0/5 Google rating).

Name

Power Machinery

Legal name

Power Machinery Australia

Website

https://powermachinery.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Power Machinery Australia is a Sydney-based, family-owned industrial distributor that has supplied and serviced metal fabrication machinery (bandsaws, press brakes, guillotines, plate rollers, fibre lasers) from international brands across Australia for over 50 years, serving SMB fabrication workshops and industrial manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mona Vale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Machine Sales: Power Machinery generates primary revenue through the sale of new industrial metal fabrication machinery including bandsaws, press brakes, guillotines, plate rollers, and other sheet metal equipment sourced from international manufacturers.
2. Used Machinery Sales: Sale of pre-owned metal fabrication equipment including used bandsaws and other machinery.
3. Installation and Training Services: Nationwide delivery, installation and operator training for all metal fabrication machinery supplied, performed by qualified technicians with extensive product knowledge.
4. Service and Repair: Servicing, repairs and spare parts support for industrial metal fabrication machinery nationwide through experienced service technicians.
5. Spare Parts: Comprehensive inventory of genuine spare parts for bandsaws, press brakes, guillotines and other fabrication equipment to minimize downtime.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Power Machinery distributes and services industrial metal fabrication machinery (bandsaws, press brakes, guillotines, plate rollers, cold saws, fibre lasers, hydraulic presses, panbrake folders, HVAC duct equipment, and metal drills) sourced from international manufacturers including MEP, Hydmech, Ermaksan, Swebend, Cidan, Lemas, Fintek, Vicon, Hidrogarne, Strands, Arostop, and Wikus. The company also supplies spare parts and provides nationwide delivery, installation, operator training, and ongoing service and repair across Australia.

Product overview

Power Machinery Australia is a Sydney-based supplier of industrial metal fabrication machinery, offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment sourced from leading international manufacturers including MEP (Italy), Hydmech (USA/Canada), Ermaksan (Turkey), Swebend, Cidan, Lemas, Fintek, Vicon, Hidrogarne, Arostop, and Wikus. The product range covers the full spectrum of sheet metal and steel fabrication processes: metal bandsaws (manual, semi-automatic, and automatic/CNC models from MEP Shark and Hydmech lines with capacities from 230x230mm to 762x635mm); CNC and hydraulic press brakes (Ermaksan Microbend, Powerbend, Speedbend); CNC and hydraulic guillotines/shears (Ermaksan CNC HGS/HGD/HVR, Cidan, Fintek); cold saws and aluminium saws (MEP Falcon, Tiger, Cobra lines); plate rolling machines and section bending rollers (Swebend 3-roll and 4-roll, Lemas); panbrake folders (Cidan Forma, FS/FX, Fintek VH series); hydraulic presses (Hidrogarne C-frame, Workshop, Horizontal, Stamping, Straightening); metal drills (Strands manual, mill drills, automatic feed); Ermaksan Fibremak fibre laser cutting machines; HVAC machinery (Vicon coil lines, rollformers, duct brakes, corner inserters, waterjet, seam closers); length measuring systems (Arostop AS20M, AS30, AS65); roller conveyors; and bandsaw blades (Wikus). The company also stocks used machinery and provides nationwide delivery, installation, operator training, and ongoing service/repair support backed by in-house technicians and spare parts inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automatic Bandsaws Range of automatic bandsaws from MEP Shark and Hydmech lines with capacities from 230x230mm up to 762x635mm. Includes models with CNC touch screen controls (Windows CE-based), electro-hydraulic feeding, ball screw multi-indexing, VFD direct blade drives, and programmable mitering 60° left to 60° right. For production cutting of steel, structural sections and heavy material.
• Semi-Automatic Bandsaws Range of semi-automatic bandsaws from MEP Shark (282SXI, 382-1SXI Evo, 512SXI Evo, 652SXI) and Hydmech (S23P, VW18) lines, with capacities up to 650x450mm. Features include cast iron construction, hydraulic cutting cycles, LCD status displays, and mitering up to 60° left and right. For medium-volume fabrication shops.
• Manual Bandsaws Manual bandsaws from MEP Shark line (281 CCS, 282 CCS, 332-1CCS double mitre, PH262 CCS). For general workshop cutting and entry-level use.
• Press Brakes (Ermaksan Microbend, Powerbend, Speedbend) Hydraulic and CNC press brakes from Ermaksan (Turkey) covering entry-level, mid-range, and high-speed CNC precision bending applications for sheet metal fabrication.
• Guillotines / Shears CNC and hydraulic guillotine shears from Ermaksan (CNC HGS, HGD, HVR), Cidan (Evo Duo, Rapido), and Fintek (P and H series) for accurate cutting of steel sheet and plate across light to heavy fabrication.
• Cold Saws MEP Falcon, Tiger, Velocex and Cobra cold saws including manual, semi-automatic, CNC automatic, and vertical models for burr-free precision cutting of steel bar, tube, profile, and aluminium.
• Plate Rollers Three-roll and four-roll plate rolling machines from Swebend and Lemas for forming steel, stainless and aluminium plate into cylinders and cones for tanks, pressure vessels and structural work.
• Section Rolling Machines Three-roll and four-roll section bending machines from Swebend for rolling beams, channels, angles and flat bar into curved shapes.
• Panbrake Folders Panbrake folders from Cidan (Forma, FS/FX) and Fintek (VH, VH-HC, VHS series) for forming complex sheet metal profiles, box sections, and general sheet metal fabrication including HVAC and architectural work.
• Hydraulic Presses (Hidrogarne) Hidrogarne hydraulic presses including C-frame presses, workshop presses, horizontal presses, stamping presses, and hydraulic straightening presses for metal forming, pressing, and assembly operations.
• HVAC Duct Fabrication Machinery (Vicon) Vicon HVAC machinery including coil lines, rollformers (V8 Pittsburgh, TDX), waterjet cutters, duct brakes, cheek benders, dual and single head corner insertion machines, and Pittsburgh seam closers for HVAC duct fabrication.
• Metal Drills (Strands) Strands metal drills including 3MT manual feed drills, 3MT mill drills, and 3MT and 4MT automatic feed drills for metal fabrication and workshop machining applications.
• Fibre Laser Cutting Machine (Ermaksan Fibremak Momentum Gen-3) High-powered Ermaksan Fibremak Momentum Gen-3 fibre laser cutting machine for fast, precise cutting of steel, stainless and aluminium.
• Length Measuring Systems and Roller Conveyors (Arostop, MEP) Arostop AS20M (manual), AS30 (modular), and AS65 (heavy-duty) length measuring systems plus MEP idler and motorised roller conveyors for material handling and feed control on cutting machines.
• Bandsaw Blades (Wikus) Premium industrial bandsaw blades from Wikus suitable for MEP and Hydmech bandsaws, for cutting steel, stainless and alloy materials with maximum efficiency and blade life.
• Used Machinery Pre-owned metal fabrication equipment including used Thor 860 semi-automatic bandsaws, used Lemas 4-roll plate rollers, used Tin Knocker, and used Machtech press brakes.
• Installation, Training, Service and Repair Nationwide delivery, installation, operator training, and ongoing servicing/repairs for metal fabrication machinery, performed by factory-trained qualified technicians with spare parts support across Australia.
• Spare Parts Comprehensive inventory of genuine spare parts for bandsaws, press brakes, guillotines, and other fabrication equipment to minimise customer downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced labour costs through automatic material feeding, clamping and cutting cycles
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MEP Saws (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery is the Australian distributor for MEP (Macchine Elettriche Piegatubi) bandsaws manufactured in Italy. MEP products include Shark automatic, semi-automatic and manual bandsaws, Cobra aluminium saws, Falcon and Tiger cold saws, and roller conveyor systems. MEP provides precision engineering with cast iron construction and Windows CE-based CNC controls.
• Hydmech (USA/Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery distributes Hydmech bandsaws manufactured in the USA and Canada. Hydmech products include H-series horizontal automatic bandsaws, S-series pivot bandsaws, V-series vertical CNC bandsaws. Hydmech machines feature Mitsubishi PLC controls, heavy-duty cast iron construction, and VFD direct blade drives.
• Ermaksan (Turkey)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery distributes Ermaksan press brakes, guillotines and fibre laser cutting machines. Ermaksan is a Turkish manufacturer known for Microbend, Powerbend and Speedbend press brake ranges, CNC hydraulic guillotines, and Fibremak fibre laser systems.
• SwebendcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery distributes Swebend plate rolling machines and section bending machines. Swebend offers 3-roll and 4-roll plate rollers and section rollers for tank manufacturing, pressure vessel fabrication, and structural steel work.
• CidancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery distributes Cidan panbrake folders, guillotines and sheet metal shears. Cidan products include Forma and FS/FX panbrake folders, Evo Duo and Rapido guillotines for precision sheet metal cutting and forming.
• LemascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery distributes Lemas plate rolling machines including 3-roll and 4-roll bending machines for rolling mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium plate for tanks, cones and heavy fabrication.
• Vicon MachinerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery distributes Vicon HVAC machinery including coil lines, rollformers, waterjet cutters, duct brakes, cheek benders, corner insertion machines, and Pittsburgh seam closers for duct fabrication applications.
• FintekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery distributes Fintek panbrake folders and guillotines. Fintek products include VH, VH-HC and VHS series panbrake folders and P and H series guillotines for sheet metal fabrication workshops.
• HidrogarnecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery distributes Hidrogarne hydraulic presses including C-frame presses, workshop presses, horizontal presses, stamping presses, and hydraulic straightening presses for metal forming and assembly operations.
• StrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery distributes Strands metal drills including manual feed drills, mill drills, and automatic feed drills for metal fabrication and workshop machining applications.
• ArostopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery distributes Arostop length measuring systems including AS20M, AS30 and AS65 models for precise material feed control on bandsaws and cutting machines, supporting accurate and repeatable material positioning.
• WikuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower Machinery sells Wikus bandsaw blades suitable for MEP and Hydmech bandsaws. Wikus is a premium bandsaw blade manufacturer providing blades for cutting steel, stainless and alloy materials with maximum efficiency and blade life.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KAAST Machine Tools: International distributor of metalworking machinery including bandsaws, ironworkers, press brakes and plate rolls; comparable to Power Machinery in product mix and reseller-plus-service business model, though operating globally rather than only in Australia.
• Machine Tool Solutions Australia: Australian distributor of machine tools and metal fabrication equipment, serving manufacturing and fabrication customers nationwide – comparable in product category and target customer profile to Power Machinery.
• Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse: Australia's largest independent distributor of metalworking and sheet metal machinery, offering bandsaws, press brakes, guillotines, plate rollers and fabrication tools with nationwide delivery and service – the most direct domestic comparable to Power Machinery's portfolio and customer base.
• Productivity Tools: Australian distributor of metalworking and sheet metal machinery including bandsaws, press brakes, guillotines and workshop equipment, targeting similar fabrication and manufacturing workshops across Australia.
• Steelmaster Group: Australian supplier of steel fabrication equipment and machinery (rolls, presses, benders, welders), serving structural steel and sheet metal workshops across Australia – closely overlaps with Power Machinery's structural steel fabricator and sheet metal workshop segments.

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: Large US-listed broad-line industrial MRO and metalworking distributor with an extensive product catalogue spanning cutting tools, machine tool accessories and shop supplies; overlaps with Power Machinery's spare parts and consumables offering rather than its capital equipment focus.
• Grainger: US-listed broad-line industrial supplier carrying metalworking accessories, cutting tools and shop equipment with nationwide branch/service network; adjacent rather than direct overlap, useful as a reference point for industrial distribution scale.

Regional players

• Pennine Tooling: UK-based distributor of metal cutting and forming machinery (bandsaws,press brakes, guillotines) targeting fabrication workshops; comparable product portfolio and customer profile, though serving a different geography from Power Machinery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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