What Gasworks does

Gasworks is an Australian privately held company founded in 1995 by CEO Wayne Braden, headquartered in Yatala, Queensland, providing commercial and industrial gas services alongside a proprietary line of patented live fire training devices. The company's services portfolio spans Type A and Type B gas installations, maintenance and emergency repairs (24/7), safety audits and compliance certification, and specialized training programs including Verification of Competency (VOC) and Site Safety Manager courses. It serves regulated and high-risk environments—healthcare (Queensland Health), emergency services (Queensland Fire Department), energy and resources (Bechtel Australia for Curtis Island LNG, Elgas, APA Group, Santos), government, mining, and entertainment (Movie World)—operating across all Australian states and territories plus New Zealand.

The second business is a manufactured product line of 14 patented live fire training devices designed and built in Australia, including the 20-ft Control Point and Portable Control Point (pneumatically operated hubs controlling up to four props), 40-ft Flashover unit, Aircraft, Sedan and Utility Vehicle trainers (with EV battery fire scenarios), BLEVE Cage, BBQ, Flange, 45kg Cylinder, 210kg Bulk Tank, Portable Gas Flare, TriFire Liquid Bath & Caddy (a sub-brand), and an Australian-designed Wildfire Simulation Table with rolling terrain and turntable. The devices use proprietary pneumatic control, require no external power, and are available for sale or rent to state/federal government, defence, mining companies, and private RTOs.

Gasworks is founder-owned and -led, with no disclosed institutional investment or external funding rounds. Its regulatory credentials—QBCC Licence #1302795, full Type A and Type B fitter licensing, and ISO 9001 certification—function as the primary moat alongside patented hardware and 30+ years of domain expertise. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales via website, phone, and account-management relationships, with no resellers or distribution partners. After scaling to 110+ staff during the mid-2000s residential housing boom, the company contracted and in 2022 executed a strategic pivot back to industrial, commercial, and specialist applications, productizing its live fire hardware as a growth engine.

Name

Gasworks

Legal name

Gasworks

Website

https://gasworks.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gasworks is an Australian gas services and patented live fire training device manufacturer serving industrial, commercial, government, healthcare, and emergency-services clients across Australia and New Zealand with installations, compliance, maintenance, and training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Services & Fire Training Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Natural Gas Distribution (4924)

akta.pro primary industry

Valve, Fitting & Appurtenance Maintenance (Isolation Valves, Drips, Odorization Points) (EUAJAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Appliance Hookup & Disconnect (Stoves, Dryers, Fireplaces, Grills) (HSAOAKAF), Gas Shutoff Valve Installation & Replacement (HSAOAKAH), Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• Industrial gas services
• Live fire training devices
• Gas compliance auditing
• Commercial gas installation
• Fire safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Yatala

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Installation Services: Turn-key gas infrastructure solutions including new installations, system upgrades, retrofits, and full pipeline projects for commercial and industrial applications. Covers LPG, Natural Gas, Biogas, and CNG systems.
2. Gas Maintenance & Repairs: Comprehensive maintenance and repair services including system checks, pressure testing, leak detection, emergency repairs, purging and flaring, and shutdown/re-energise services.
3. Gas Safety Audits & Compliance: Professional gas auditing services including inspection, leak detection, pressure testing, risk identification, and detailed compliance reporting for Natural Gas, LPG, and Biogas systems.
4. Gas Training Programs: Specialized gas training programs including Live Fire Device training, Verification of Competency (VOC) refreshers, Gas Awareness Training, and Site Safety Manager Training.
5. Live Fire Training Devices: Sale and rental of proprietary live fire training devices including 20-ft Control Point, 40-ft Flashover, vehicle training props, gas cylinders, and specialty simulators. Available for rent or purchase.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gasworks manufactures patented Live Fire Training Devices and provides turn-key commercial and industrial gas services. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and rents proprietary gas-powered fire simulation training props used by emergency responders, military, mining companies, and registered training organisations. It also delivers end-to-end gas infrastructure services including Type A and Type B gas system installations, maintenance, repairs, safety audits, compliance certification, and specialised training programs across Australia and New Zealand.

Product overview

Gasworks is an Australian manufacturer and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of live fire gas training devices and commercial gas services. The core product line consists of 14 distinct live fire training props—including control points (20-ft and Portable), flashover units, vehicle simulators (sedan and utility), aircraft, BLEVE cage, BBQ, flange, wildfire simulation table, gas cylinders (45kg and 210kg), portable gas flare, and TriFire liquid bath systems—that are designed and manufactured in Australia for emergency services, military, and industrial training. These training devices operate with patented technology, feature interoperability between compatible units (e.g., Control Points operating multiple props), and are available for rent or purchase. The company also provides complementary gas services including safety audits, compliance certification (Type A and B), training programs, maintenance and repairs, and turn-key gas installations for commercial and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TriFire: Fire training device brand including Quickflame Dry (Caddy) and Quickflame Liquid Bath products for simulating different types of fires.

Products and services

• 20-ft Control Point A fully mobile 20-foot container-based control hub for operating live fire training devices, supporting both liquid and vapor gas fire simulations with pneumatically operated controls requiring no external power. Designed for emergency responders and industrial training teams.
• 40-ft Flashover A transportable 40-foot live fire training unit providing realistic flashover training scenarios with break-and-enter doors for firefighter training and search and recovery scenarios.
• Aircraft Live Fire Training Device Advanced aircraft fire training device replicating wing, cockpit, wheel, and engine fires with remote operation capabilities and adjustable flame intensities for aviation firefighter training.
• BBQ Live Fire Training Device Backyard emergency scenario training device that mimics a real barbecue with intense flames and remote start/stop controls for realistic fire training.
• BLEVE Cage Safe detonation training device for pressurised vessels that recreates rapid vapour release and fireball effects, containing fragments during detonation for emergency responder training.
• TriFire Liquid Bath & Caddy Fire bath training device with Quickflame Dry (Caddy) base unit and Quickflame Liquid Bath for simulating liquid fires using propane/butane bubbles through water, providing authentic liquid fire training without environmental pollution.
• Flange Live Fire Training Device Flange fire scenario simulator producing intense flames and authentic heat with remote start/stop capabilities and quick-connect fittings for rapid setup.
• Passenger Vehicle (Sedan) Live Fire Training Device Vehicle fire training prop simulating real-world sedan fire scenarios with under-vehicle EV battery fires, engine, passenger compartment, fuel spill, and tyre fires with precision control.
• Portable Control Point Lightweight briefcase-style control solution for safe operation of up to four Live Fire training devices, featuring quick-connect fittings, key lock, and emergency shut-off device with no external power requirement.
• Portable Gas Flare Portable system for safely flaring LPG gas cylinder contents in vapour or liquid state with modular design, quick-connect fittings, and pilot-operated safety features.
• Vehicle (Utility) Live Fire Training Device Ute and truck fire emergency training device replicating fire hazards in engine compartment, underbody EV battery, passenger compartment, fuel spill, boot, and tyres with precision flame intensity control.
• Wildfire Simulation Table Australian-designed lightweight transportable table with rolling terrain and turntable for emulating unpredictable wind and fire behaviour, using hessian as fire source for firefighter training.
• 45kg Gas Cylinder Live Fire Training Device Forklift-friendly mounted gas cylinder simulator producing intense flames and authentic heat with remote start/stop controls and quick-connect fittings for rapid setup.
• 210kg Bulk Tank Live Fire Training Device Bulk tank training device similar to outdoor retailers and service station refill systems, featuring three different burn zones operated simultaneously or individually, forklift compatible for easy transport.
• Gas Installations Professional gas fitting and turn-key system installation services for commercial and industrial applications covering LPG, Natural Gas, Biogas, and CNG systems.
• Gas Safety Audits Professional gas auditing services for Natural Gas, LPG, and Biogas installations including leak detection, pressure testing, compliance verification, risk identification, and detailed reporting.
• Gas Safety Compliance Type A and Type B Gas Compliance services including appliance inspection, certification, compliance audits, risk assessments, and regulatory documentation for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Gas Training Specialised gas training programs including Live Fire Device Training, Verification of Competency (VOC) refreshers, Gas Awareness Training, and Site Safety Manager Obligations Training.
• Gas Maintenance & Repairs Comprehensive maintenance and repair services including system checks, preventative maintenance, pressure testing, leak detection, emergency repairs, purging and flaring, and shutdown/re-energise services available 24/7.

Quantifiable outcome

• 437,000+ jobs completed successfully
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Queensland HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for delivering end-to-end gas solutions including installations, maintenance, and compliance services for hospitals and healthcare facilities across Queensland.
• Queensland Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing relationship providing live fire training devices, training academy services, and gas compliance support for fire department training facilities.
• Bechtel AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecuted major projects including the Curtis Island LNG Facility (Contractor Unit 20), managing certification, approvals, and installation across all three sites over a four-year period.
• ElgascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered landmark projects including the ELGAS Brisbane LPG Depot as a turnkey solution with safe decommissioning and new system installation, completed on time and on budget.
• APA GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnerships with Australia's leading gas infrastructure company for gas installation and service delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Survival Systems Training: Specialised provider of aviation, marine, and industrial emergency response training including live fire simulations, directly overlapping Gasworks' aircraft fire training device product line.
• BullEx (formerly Bulmor): US-based manufacturer of digital and live fire training simulators used by fire departments and industrial trainers, the closest direct competitor to Gasworks' patented live fire training device line.
• Drägerwerk: German global safety equipment maker that produces live fire training systems and gas detection/respiratory safety solutions, overlapping with Gasworks in fire training devices and industrial gas safety services.

Emerging players

• Real Response Australia: Australian emergency responder simulation and training provider with live fire and hazmat offerings, an emerging regional alternative to Gasworks' fire training device portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Chubb Fire & Security: Large incumbent provider of fire safety, suppression systems, and gas detection services across Australia and New Zealand, overlapping with Gasworks' commercial/industrial gas compliance and maintenance business.
• BOC Gases (Linde): Global industrial and medical gas supplier with Australian operations; relevant comparator for industrial/medical gas infrastructure, installations, and compliance services within Australia.
• Wormald (Tyco/Johnson Controls): Major Australian fire protection and safety services provider under Johnson Controls, offering gas system maintenance, training, and emergency response services across Australia and competing in adjacent fire/safety verticals.

Others

• APA Group: Australia's largest natural gas infrastructure operator and a strategic Gasworks customer; comparable in industrial gas pipeline services and infrastructure maintenance at scale.
• Elgas: Australia's largest LPG distributor and a long-standing Gasworks customer; comparable in the Australian gas industry value chain, especially in LPG infrastructure, depot installations, and turnaround projects.

Regional players

• Blackwoods (Wolseley): Australian industrial supplies and services distributor supplying gas equipment, PPE, and tools to industrial and commercial customers, with overlap in industrial gas distribution products and services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gasworks-group

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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