Minprovise

What Minprovise does

Minprovise International Pty Ltd is a 100% Western Australian-owned industrial services and equipment provider, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Welshpool (Perth metro). The company delivers specialist on-site maintenance, shutdown servicing, breakdown support, fixed-plant repairs, fabrication, blast and paint, remedial services, scaffold and access, and turnkey project services to enterprise customers in mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, and construction. With operational hubs across Western Australia (Welshpool, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Port Hedland) and Queensland (Brisbane, Mackay), Minprovise serves Tier-1 resource-sector clients including BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Roy Hill, AngloGold Ashanti, Citi Pacific and Water Corporation.

Its technology stack centres on proprietary equipment — the award-winning Dugless 903 remote-controlled mini loader (560mm height, 0.13m3 bucket, designed for confined-space material handling), the locally manufactured Minprovise Apron Feeder (MAF) series, and the Active Gap Control (AGC) crusher circuit optimisation system, which uses SCANTECH sensors to automate gap adjustment based on real-time data. Since 2011 the company has held exclusive Australian agency rights for EarthTechnica/Kawasaki's crushing and grinding product line (ZI Cone, HPC, Gyratory and Jaw crushers), complemented by resale partnerships with Technofast (EziTite bolt tensioning), Rice Lake (belt scales), Alfa Pump and Power, Lutze (LUWIREP conveyor repair), Megapoxy and Proleum. An 8,000sqm Welshpool workshop with 120-tonne lifting capacity and DNV-certified ISO 9001/14001/45001 management systems underpin the production and service base.

The business is founder/management-led (Executive Director Graham Townsend, COO Ryan Weeks, CFO Jacky Chang, with Rick Cary also referenced as CFO on the contact page), privately held with no external investors disclosed, and operates a hybrid revenue model combining professional services (maintenance, fabrication, projects) with hardware sales (proprietary and third-party equipment). Pricing is quote-based across both services and product lines, with go-to-market executed through direct enterprise field sales rather than broad marketing channels.

Name

Minprovise

Legal name

Minprovise International Pty Ltd

Website

https://minprovise.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Minprovise is a 100% Western Australian-owned industrial services and equipment provider delivering specialist maintenance, fabrication, project services and proprietary mining equipment (including the Dugless 903 mini loader and exclusive Kawasaki/EarthTechnica crusher agency) to Tier-1 mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and construction customers across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mining Services & Equipment Supply

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Mining maintenance services
• Mineral processing equipment
• Shutdown maintenance services
• Industrial fabrication services
• Crushing equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Welshpool

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialist Maintenance Services: On-site specialist maintenance services including comprehensive shutdown maintenance, breakdown servicing, fixed-plant repairs, and refurbishment of critical mining equipment. Subject matter experts on crushers & sizers, wet process plant, rotating equipment, apron feeders, and most fixed plant equipment.
2. Project Services: Comprehensive project services including project management, procurement, project execution and construction. Delivers turnkey solutions from initial concept through to commissioning and handover for mining, infrastructure and construction industries.
3. Fabrication, Off-Site Repairs, Blast & Paint: Workshop services including custom fabrication for mining, construction, oil and gas industries. Expert machinery overhauls, rebuilds, and complex repairs in fully equipped 1200sqm facility with 120 tonne lifting capacity. State-of-the-art blast & paint facility for protective coatings.
4. Remedial Services: Restoring and enhancing structural integrity of industrial assets including concrete repair, epoxy and cementitious grouting, crack injection, protective coatings, joint sealant application, steel repair, and waterproofing for mining, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors.
5. Scaffold and Access Services: Turnkey scaffold solutions, wet & dry hire scaffold labour and materials, design and certification. Services comply with AS 1576 & AS 4576 and regulatory requirements for commercial, industrial, and mining environments.
6. Mineral Processing Equipment Supply: Supply of crushing equipment (ZI Cone Crushers, HPC Series, Gyratory Crushers, Jaw Crushers), apron feeders, conveyor products, and associated spare parts. Exclusive Australian agent for Kawasaki/EarthTechnica since 2011.
7. Dugless Products: Supply of the proprietary Dugless 903 remote-controlled mini loader and related products for confined space material handling in mining and industrial environments.
8. Ancillary Products: Supply of pipe supports (Proleum products), hydraulic nuts and bolts (Technofast EziTite range), crusher backing products (Megapoxy), conveyor repair systems (Lutze Luwirep), pumps (Alfa Pump), and bulk weighing solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Minprovise is a total solutions provider delivering specialist on-site maintenance, project services, fabrication, blast & paint, remediation, and scaffold/access services, alongside supply of mineral processing equipment (crushers, apron feeders, conveyor products) and proprietary products such as the Dugless 903 mini loader and Minprovise Apron Feeder series. The company supports mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, and construction clients throughout Australia with direct field sales, dedicated workshops, and exclusive agency rights for Kawasaki/EarthTechnica crushing equipment.

Product overview

Minprovise is a 100% WA-owned specialist provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of mining equipment, products, and services. The core product lineup includes the award-winning Dugless 903 remote-controlled mini loader and the Minprovise Apron Feeder (MAF) Series, alongside a full range of EarthTechnica/Kawasaki crushers (ZI Cone, HPC Cone, Gyratory, and Jaw crushers) for which Minprovise has been the exclusive Australian agent since 2011. The company resells complementary products including Rice Lake belt scale systems, Alfa pumps, EziTite hydraulic bolt tensioners, LUWIREP conveyor repair systems, Proleum pipe supports, and Megapoxy crusher backing products. Value-added services include the AGC Crusher Circuit Optimisation system using SCANTECH technology, extensive aftermarket spare parts for crushers and apron feeders, and workshop fabrication, blast & paint, specialist maintenance, project, remedial, and scaffold/access services. The portfolio is unified around the company's total solutions approach to supporting mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and construction operations throughout Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dugless: Product brand for the Dugless 903 mini loader, an award-winning remote-controlled compact loader designed for material handling in mining, industrial and infrastructure environments.
• Proleum
• Apron Feeder Series

Products and services

• Specialist Maintenance Services On-site specialist maintenance for mining operators including shutdown maintenance, breakdown servicing, fixed-plant repairs, and refurbishment of critical equipment. Subject matter expertise covers crushers and sizers, wet process plant, rotating equipment, and apron feeders.
• Project Services End-to-end project services covering project management, procurement, project execution, and construction, delivered as turnkey solutions from initial concept through to commissioning and handover for mining, infrastructure, and construction industries.
• Customised Fabrication Services Workshop fabrication including off-site repairs and refurbishment, structures, platforms, transport frames, chutes and hoppers, pipe supports, pressure vessels and tanks, stainless steel fabrication, pipe spools, and in-house designed fuel tank systems, delivered from an 8,000sqm undercover facility with 4,500sqm concrete hardstand and 120-tonne lifting capacity.
• Blast and Paint Services State-of-the-art full blast and paint facility providing protective coatings and surface treatments applied to machinery and components for mining, oil and gas, and industrial customers.
• Remedial Services Structural integrity restoration services including concrete repair, epoxy and cementitious grouting, crack injection, protective coatings, joint sealant application, steel repair, and waterproofing for mining, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors.
• Scaffold and Access Services Safe, efficient, and versatile access solutions including turnkey scaffold solutions, wet and dry hire scaffold labour and materials, and scaffold design and certification, complying with AS 1576 and AS 4576.
• Dugless 903 Mini Loader Award-winning remote-controlled mini loader designed and manufactured in Western Australia for material handling and site cleanup in confined spaces such as under conveyors without shutdowns. Stands 560mm tall, operated via 2-joystick hand remote harness, features a self-levelling 4-in-1 bucket with 0.13m3 capacity, and an 8-chamber cyclone design airbox.
• Minprovise Apron Feeder (MAF) Series Apron feeders designed with Safety, Reliability and Efficiency as key factors, conforming to AS/NZ standards and incorporating optimised features from multiple brands into an enhanced reliability and efficiency design. Custom built and assembled in Welshpool, WA.
• ZI Cone Crusher Series Cone crushers incorporating CYBAS cone features with high-pressure cone advantages, including ZI-2100 and ZI-1800 models available in Perth, designed to increase plant capacity by reducing recirculating load.
• HPC Cone Crusher Series High-performance and efficiency cone crusher built for optimal performance with increased feed density crushing chamber and a robust design for continuous heavy loads, suitable for hard materials such as iron ore.
• Gyratory Crushers High-capacity crushers handling large feed sizes with robust design, advanced technology for efficient crushing, easy maintenance, and high throughput suitable for demanding mining operations.
• RXJ Rexe Jaw Crusher Redesigned jaw crusher replacing ASJ AstroJaw crushers, featuring a redesigned crushing chamber and enhanced capability with improved efficiency and reduced running costs.
• AGC Crusher Circuit Optimisation Active Gap Control system using SCANTECH technology that automatically adjusts the crusher's active gap based on real-time operational data to improve liner wear, reduce recirculating loads, and lower crusher downtime.
• Aftermarket Crusher and Apron Feeder Spare Parts High-quality aftermarket spare parts for most crusher brands (manganese liners, structural and mechanical parts, chocky blocks, plate liners, wear billets) and apron feeders (pans, chains, sprockets, fasteners, rollers, impact rails, wear plates) matching or exceeding OEM quality.
• Rice Lake Master Belt Scale Systems Precision bulk weighing and monitoring solutions including belt scales, weigh belt feeders, controllers (1280 Enterprise Series, WE503D), weigh screw feeder systems, and bin level systems for monitoring production output and stockpile inventory and regulating product loadout.
• Alfa Pump and Power Comprehensive range of pumps engineered for heavy-duty mining, rental, and process industry applications, with replacement parts interchangeable with leading brands.
• EziTite Hydraulic Bolt Tensioning Products Patented Technofast hydraulic bolt tensioners including the EziTite Hydraulic Head Nut System, Hydraulic Clamp Nuts, and Hydraulic Bolt Tensioners designed to improve safety, reduce maintenance downtime, optimise specific tensions, and provide consistent accuracy.
• LUWIREP Conveyor Repair Systems Lutze 2-component repair material specifically developed for repair of damaged rubber conveyor belts with optimised adhesion and abrasion characteristics for quick repairs.
• Proleum Pipe Support Products Diverse range of high-quality pipe support products including pipe clamps, hangers, and saddles designed for oil, gas, and industrial sectors.
• Megapoxy Crusher Backing Products High-performance epoxy systems formulated for maximum protection and high-level support of wear liners in crushing equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• No shutdowns required for conveyor cleanups with Dugless 903
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EarthTechnica Co. Ltd (Kawasaki)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Exclusive Australian agent since 2011 for Kawasaki's Crushing & Grinding division, EarthTechnica Co. Ltd (a subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries formed by merging Kawasaki and Kobe Crushing and Screen businesses). Provides high-quality range of comminution products including crushers, mills, pulverisers, screens, and shredders with ongoing maintenance support.
• Technofast IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Technofast Industries who specialise in hydraulic bolt tensioners, offering the EziTite range of products designed to improve safety, reduce maintenance and downtime, optimise specific tensions and provide consistent accuracy. Products include hydraulic headnuts, clamp nuts, bolts and tensioners.
• Rice Lake Weighing SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to supply Rice Lake Master Belt Scale Systems - precision systems for bulk weighing and monitoring designed to meet high accuracy requirements. Enables monitoring of production output and stockpile inventory while regulating product loadout.
• Alfa Pump and Power AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised national dealers of Alfa Pump and Power Australia, offering a comprehensive range of pumps engineered for mining, rental, and process industries. Pumps designed to withstand heavy-duty applications with replacement parts interchangeable with leading brands.
• MegapoxyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of Megapoxy crusher backing products - high performance epoxy systems formulated for maximum protection and high-level support of wear liners.
• ProleumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers Proleum's diverse range of pipe support products including pipe clamps, hangers, and saddles designed for oil, gas, and industrial sectors.
• Traditional Landowners and Pilbara Aboriginal CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinprovise Aboriginal Participation Strategy (MAPS) - facilitates strong partnerships between Traditional Landowners and Mining Clients, collaborates closely with the Pilbara Aboriginal community, and actively promotes Aboriginal employment through qualification programs, specialised training, and meaningful work opportunities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Metso Corporation: Global leader in crushing, screening, and minerals processing equipment with major Australian operations and service centers serving iron ore, gold, and copper miners. Major OEM competitor to Minprovise's EarthTechnica/Kawasaki distribution and parts business.
• Sandvik AB: Global mining and rock processing OEM with deep installed base of crushing and screening equipment in Australia (via Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions). Differentiates as the OEM and parts supplier rather than the maintenance contractor, but their equipment and parts directly compete with Kawasaki/EarthTechnica and Minprovise's service offerings on Australian mine sites.

Direct peers

• Monadelphous Group: ASX-listed Australian engineering and industrial services provider delivering specialist maintenance, shutdown, fabrication, and structural integrity services to mining, oil & gas, and infrastructure customers across WA and the East Coast. Direct competitor across all of Minprovise's core service lines, with deeper balance sheet and broader geographic reach.
• Downer EDI: Large ASX-listed infrastructure and mining services group delivering maintenance, shutdown, fabrication, and asset management to iron ore, coal, and resources customers across Australia. Closest direct competitor by capability breadth (maintenance + fabrication + projects) and customer overlap.
• Bis Industries: Australian mining services and workforce solutions provider supplying shutdown maintenance, onsite technical services, and equipment maintenance to tier-1 miners, particularly in iron ore and coal. Comparable service-line overlap and customer base.
• Macmahon Holdings: ASX-listed mining contractor and equipment maintenance provider with strong WA and gold exposure; supplies surface mining, drill & blast, and maintenance services to resources clients, directly contesting Minprovise for shutdown and specialist maintenance work.
• Crushing Services Australia (CSA): Specialist crushing and screening contractor providing mobile and fixed-plant crushing maintenance services to Australian mining operators. Closest specialist competitor in the equipment-focused portion of Minprovise's business.
• MACA Mining: ASX-listed mining contractor offering crushing, load & haul, and equipment maintenance services across WA gold and iron ore projects. Direct competitor in Pilbara crushing and contract mining services.
• NRW Holdings: ASX-listed diversified mining services contractor providing civil earthmoving, contract mining, drill & blast, and equipment maintenance across Australian iron ore, gold, and lithium projects. Comparable scale, similar WA/Pilbara concentration, and overlapping customer base (BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue).

Emerging players

• Austin Engineering: ASX-listed provider of mining equipment buckets, dump truck trays, and ancillary equipment with significant WA fabrication footprint. Mid-tier competitor in mining equipment fabrication and aftermarket, overlapping with Minprovise's custom fabrication and blast & paint capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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