Interfab

What Interfab does

Interfab is an Australian precision sheet metal fabricator established in 1981 and operating from a workshop and office in Norwest/Penrith, north-west of Sydney. The company is a subsidiary of Boval Engineering Pty Ltd and runs a vertically integrated operation: CNC laser cutting (two machines with automatic sheet feeders, 3050x1500mm bed, up to 10mm plate), CNC punch and Trumpf laser/punch combination with 1,000+ tooling options, six CNC press brakes (folding up to 2450mm), automated robotic MIG/TIG welding cells, in-house powder coating (used on over 50% of jobs), plating, screen printing, linishing, and mechanical/electrical assembly. A Solidworks-driven MRP/BOM platform links programming to production planning.

The business serves quality-critical enterprise and government customers across Defence (Tier 2/3 supplier to Prime Contractors manufacturing electronics, power, and communications hardware for the Navy, Army, and Air Force), Transport (e.g., Victorian Transport Authority credit-card ticketing machines), Biomedical, Electronics & Security (IP-rated and explosion-proof enclosures), Industrial & Mining, and Power/Communications. Interfab maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification (audited by DNV-GL) since 1993 and advertises laser cutting tolerances of +/- 0.1mm and folding tolerances of +/- 0.2mm — materially tighter than the 0.5-1mm industry standard.

Commercially, Interfab sells custom fabrication and assembly through direct quote-based engagement (phone 02 4721 7721, email [email protected] / [email protected]). Pricing is bespoke per job by specification, material (steel, stainless SS304/SS316, aluminium, copper, brass, alloys), thickness, quantity, and finishing requirements. The company is privately held, with 11-50 employees and capacity to run multiple shifts when major projects are won. Marketing is limited to a website portfolio and direct outreach, with distribution handled entirely through direct enterprise sales.

Name

Interfab

Legal name

Boval Engineering Pty Ltd

Website

https://interfab.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Interfab is an Australian precision sheet metal fabricator, established 1981 in Sydney and operating as a Boval Engineering subsidiary. It serves Defence Prime Contractors, biomedical firms, transport authorities, and electronics/security customers with CNC laser cutting, robotic welding, finishing, and assembly to tight tolerances.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication: Custom sheet metal fabrication services including laser cutting, punching, bending, and welding of steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and other alloys. Revenue generated through project-based manufacturing orders.
2. Assembly Services: Mechanical and electrical assembly of components and products. Interfab's fitters assemble components and perform testing (e.g., powering up and testing electronic security enclosures).
3. Finishing Services: Powder coating, plating, screen printing, and other surface finishing services. Over 50% of jobs require powder coating, performed in-house.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Interfab is a precision sheet metal fabricator producing high-quality sheetmetal components and assemblies in steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass and other alloys. The company offers end-to-end manufacturing including CNC laser cutting, CNC punching, CNC bending/folding, robotic MIG/TIG welding, in-house powder coating, plating, screen printing, and mechanical/electrical assembly. It serves quality-critical industries such as Defence, Aerospace, Biomedical, Electronics, Security, Mining, Communications, and Power as a Tier 2/3 supplier to Defence Prime Contractors.

Product overview

Interfab is a precision sheet metal fabrication company offering a comprehensive suite of manufacturing services as a single unified workshop. The core offering centers on Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication with capabilities spanning CNC Laser Cutting, CNC Punch, CNC Bending/Folding, and Robotic MIG & TIG Welding. These core manufacturing processes are complemented by finishing services including Powder Coating, Plating, Screen Printing, and Grinding/Linishing, as well as full Assembly services for mechanical and electrical components. The company specializes in working with steel, stainless steel (offering SS304, SS316 grades), and aluminium across various thicknesses from thin gauge (1.2mm) to thick plate (up to 12mm). Interfab serves quality-critical industries including Bio-medical, Aerospace, Defence, Electronics, Security, Mining, Communications, and Power sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication High-precision custom sheet metal fabrication with laser cutting accuracy to ±0.1mm and folding accuracy to ±0.2mm, supporting steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass, and other alloys. Designed for enterprise customers in Defence, Aerospace, Biomedical, Electronics, Security, Mining, Communications, and Power sectors requiring quality-critical components and assemblies.
• CNC Laser Cutting High-accuracy, high-speed CNC laser cutting with pallet changer and automatic sheet feeder. Sheet cutting size 3050mm x 1500mm, up to 10mm plate, capable of cutting steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass, and other alloys. Daily-checked precision of 30 microns (0.030mm) or better.
• CNC Punch and Laser/Punch Combination CNC Punch and CNC Laser/Punch combo machine (Trumpf) with Sheetmaster automatic sheet feeder. Over 1,000 punch and forming tools of different sizes and shapes available for diverse sheet metal requirements.
• CNC Bending/Folding Six CNC press brake machines capable of folding workpieces accurately and consistently. Can fold up to 2450mm in length. Precision sheet metal folding accuracy to ±0.2mm.
• Stainless Steel Welding and Fabrication Welding and fabrication of stainless steel including thin gauge sheet metal with watertight weld seals. Offers SS304, SS316, and other stainless steel grades in 2B or No.4 finish. Suitable for transport ticketing, biomedical, electronics, and security enclosures.
• Aluminium Welding and Fabrication Welding and fabrication of aluminium from 1.2mm thin gauge sheet metal to 12mm aluminium plate. Includes MIG, TIG, and robotic welding capabilities for aerospace, transport, and industrial applications.
• Robotic MIG and TIG Welding State-of-the-art robotic MIG and TIG welding with two separate automated welding cells, providing efficient cycle times and consistent accuracy. Ticketed welders can weld thin gauge sheet metal as well as up to 10mm plate.
• Grinding/Linishing Grinding and linishing machine for high quality surface finish, adjustable for thickness. Essential for removing CNC punching marks, especially on aluminium.
• Powder Coating In-house powder coating service for metal parts. More than 50% of Interfab's jobs require powder coating performed by Interfab personnel.
• Plating Metal plating services for steel, aluminium, and stainless steel components to achieve desired technical effects for electronic components.
• Screen Printing Screen printing services including coloured laser etching, stencil printing, and decal placement on finished products.
• Mechanical and Electrical Assembly Mechanical and electrical component assembly services including powering up and testing of electronic security enclosures. Interfab's fitters assemble components and products for customer needs.
• Defence Sector Sheet Metal Manufacturing Precision sheet metal manufacturing for Australia's Navy, Army, and Air Force. Delivers quality components for electronics, power, and communications hardware as Tier 2/3 supplier to Defence Prime Contractors, including ship builds and smaller projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision tolerances of +/- 0.1mm for laser cutting and +/- 0.2mm for folding, compared to industry standard of 0.5-1mm
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Boval Engineering Pty LtdcoreOthersInterfab is a Boval Company, indicating Boval Engineering Pty Ltd is the parent/owner of Interfab. Interfab operates under the Boval umbrella while maintaining its own brand identity as a precision sheet metal fabricator.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic: Global incumbent supplier of sheet metal processing equipment (laser cutting, bending, automation). Adjacent reference point for Interfab's installed equipment base and competitive positioning.
• Trumpf: Global incumbent manufacturer of CNC laser cutting, punching and bending machines — Interfab operates Trumpf laser/punch combo equipment. Industry context for capital equipment choices, not a direct services competitor.

Direct peers

• CD Dodd: Australian precision sheet metal fabricator providing CNC laser cutting, folding, welding and finishing to industrial and technology customers, with comparable tolerance and quality positioning.
• Varipix (formerly Austool): Australian precision sheet metal manufacturer with CNC laser, punching, folding, robotic welding and finishing capabilities, supplying similar industrial and electronics customers.
• ShapeMaster: Sydney-based precision sheet metal manufacturer providing laser cutting, punching, folding, welding and powder coating to Australian industrial customers. Directly comparable service mix and customer profile to Interfab.
• Boval Engineering: Parent entity of Interfab ('Interfab a Boval Company'); broader precision engineering and fabrication group in western Sydney. Direct sibling/parent overlap on capabilities and customer base.
• The Etchells Group: Australian precision sheet metal and fabrication group serving defence, transport and industrial customers. Comparable in delivering certified, high-tolerance fabricated components and assemblies.
• Kemco Metal Fabrications: Australian precision metal fabricator offering laser cutting, folding, welding, powder coating and assembly to industrial OEMs. Overlapping capability set and customer base.
• Maytec Precision Engineering: Australian precision sheet metal fabricator offering CNC laser cutting, folding, welding and finishing to similar quality-critical industrial, defence and electronics customers. Closely comparable in capabilities, scale, and target segments.

Regional players

• Capabilities Group: Australian precision sheet metal and fabrication business serving defence, medical and electronics customers; comparable precision/certifications profile though operating from different regions of Australia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interfab-pty-ltd

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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