Westurn Engineering

Name

Westurn Engineering

Legal name

Westurn Engineering Pty Ltd

Website

https://westurn.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision CNC Machining Services

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• CNC machining services
• Precision engineering
• EDM wire cutting
• 3D scanning reverse engineering
• Gatic lid lifters

Headquarters

HQ city

Mandurah

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machining Services: Precision CNC machining services including milling, turning, and EDM wire cutting. Services provided for large production runs and one-off items. Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with 14 CNC machines.
2. Product Sales: Sale of manufactured products including Raptor 2000 and Raptor 3000 Gatic Lifters, drilling rig parts, spare parts, and precision V-Blocks and Spacers.
3. Engineering Design Services: 3D design, mechanical drafting, reverse engineering, and product development services. Includes concept development, digital and physical prototyping, and design-for-manufacture consulting.
4. 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering: High precision 3D scanning services using Creaform GoSCAN 3D scanner with scan-to-CAD conversion using Geomagic Design X. Also includes part inspections with GD&T analysis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Westurn Engineering is a specialized CNC machining and general engineering services company operating 14 CNC lathes and milling machines on a 24x7 basis from a purpose-built ~2,000 sqm ISO 9001-certified facility in Mandurah, Western Australia. It delivers precision CNC milling, turning, and EDM wire cutting for mining, civil construction, agriculture, and transport customers, and sells manufactured products including patented Raptor Gatic Lifters, Precision V-Blocks and Spacers, and Drilling Rig Parts.

Product overview

Westurn Engineering is a specialized CNC machining and general engineering services company based in Mandurah, Western Australia, offering both manufactured products and engineering services. The core product portfolio includes the Raptor 3000 and Raptor 2000 Gatic Lifters (patented, non-hydraulic lid lifting tools), Precision V-Blocks and Spacers, and Drilling Rig Parts. Complementary service offerings include CNC Machining Services (14 CNC lathes and mills operating 24×7), 3D Scanning Services (using Creaform GoSCAN 3D scanner), 3D Design and CAM services, and Part Prototyping. The company operates from a ~2,000 sqm purpose-built facility completed in June 2022 and holds ISO 9001 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Raptor Gatic Lifters: Patented, non-hydraulic, cam-enabled gatic lid lifting tools including Raptor 2000, Raptor 3000, Raptor XC, and associated accessories.
• SEGNUT

Products and services

• Raptor 3000 Gatic Lifter Patented, non-hydraulic, 8-tonne cam-enabled gatic lifter that converts 40kg of force at the handle to 8,000kg of lifting force, designed for safe removal of stuck lids by a single person. Sold globally in Australia, UK, and New Zealand, and used to prevent back injuries in civil construction and infrastructure applications.
• Raptor 2000 Gatic Lifter Gatic lid lifter designed to help prevent back and other injuries associated with lifting Gatic lids. Stocked item available for order, used to lift lids after the initial seal has been cracked by engaging the locking pin.
• Precision V-Blocks and Spacers Precision-machined V-Blocks and Spacers manufactured from premium 4140 steel with a durable blackened coating for rust resistance. Designed for milling, drilling, grinding, and inspection applications in manufacturing environments.
• Drilling Rig Parts Replacement, spare, and custom drilling rig parts manufactured to suit plant and equipment requirements. Stocks a range of drilling rig components and equipment spares for the mining and drilling sectors.
• CNC Machining Services Precision CNC machining services including 4-axis CNC milling, CNC turning, and EDM wire cutting. Operates 14 Okuma CNC lathes and milling machines 24x7 in an ISO 9001-certified facility, delivering large production runs and one-off items to mining, civil construction, agriculture, and transport customers.
• 3D Scanning Services High-precision 3D scanning and reverse engineering service using a Creaform GoSCAN 3D scanner with Geomagic Design X scan-to-CAD software. Captures objects from 10mm to 4m in size with accuracy of 0.05mm, supporting reverse engineering of legacy parts and GD&T analysis for mining, agriculture, and transport customers.
• 3D Design and CAM Services Mechanical drafting, 3D CAD modeling, and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) services. Includes reverse engineering, design-for-manufacture consultation, and FEA analysis for creating parts from concept to production, offered as a standalone service to engineering and manufacturing customers.
• Part Prototyping Prototype development service from concept to finished product. Uses in-house 3D design and drafting capability combined with CNC machining facilities for rapid digital prototyping and production runs for customers seeking new product development support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40kg of force at handle translates to 8,000kg of lifting force (Raptor 3000)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Griffin Marine ServicesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Acquisition of Westurn Engineering by Griffin Marine Services in 2025 marked a significant new chapter in Westurn's growth story. This strategic alignment combined Westurn's deep-rooted local expertise and commitment to quality with the extensive resources and broad industry reach of Griffin Marine Services. The partnership unlocked opportunities to enhance service offerings and deliver more comprehensive solutions. No changes to management or front-line team, ensuring continuity of exceptional service.
• Engentus Pty LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2014SEGNUT, originally invented by Brian Bradshaw in 2014 and patented through Westurn, was spun off as a product of Engentus Pty Ltd. The SEGNUT is now manufactured and distributed by Engentus, with widespread adoption by major mining companies including BHP, Rio Tinto, and FMG.
• SECAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSECA stocks and sells the Raptor 3000 Gatic Lifter to customers in Eastern Australian states (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, TAS). This distribution partnership extends Westurn's product reach across the Australian market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Fictiv: On-demand CNC machining and manufacturing platform connecting customers with vetted manufacturing partners. Emerging player in digital manufacturing with comparable service offerings and similar target market of custom part buyers.
• Proto Labs: Global on-demand manufacturing services company offering CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding. Emerging player in the digital manufacturing space with overlapping CNC machining capabilities and similar custom part manufacturing service model.
• Xometry: Global on-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting customers with CNC machining, 3D printing, and other manufacturing services. Emerging player addressing similar custom manufacturing needs through a marketplace-driven go-to-market model rather than direct service.

Others

• Sandvik Coromant: Global supplier of metal cutting tools and machining solutions. Adjacent participant in the precision manufacturing ecosystem as a tooling provider to CNC machining operations like Westurn, supplying inserts, tools, and software used in production.

Broad incumbents

• DMG Mori: Global manufacturer of CNC machines including turning, milling, and additive manufacturing systems. Broad incumbent in the CNC machine tool industry; Westurn operates several DMG Mori competitors' machines (Okuma) for its precision machining services.
• Hardinge: Global manufacturer of precision metal cutting machines including lathes, grinding machines, and machining centers. Broad incumbent in the metalworking machinery space with overlapping capabilities in CNC equipment used by manufacturers worldwide.
• Sutton Tools: Australian manufacturer of cutting tools, drills, and precision machining consumables. Established Australian player in metalworking and machining with overlapping customer base, though focused on tool production rather than machining services.
• ANCA: Australian-founded global manufacturer of CNC grinding machines and tooling solutions. Broader incumbent in the CNC machinery space with overlapping customer base in metalworking, though primarily a machine tool manufacturer rather than a machining services provider.

Regional players

• Veem Engineering: Western Australian precision engineering company specializing in marine propellers and high-precision components. Regional peer based in WA with similar precision manufacturing capabilities serving industrial customers, providing geographic comparability.

Direct peers

• Pentanova: Australian precision engineering firm offering CNC machining, fabrication, and specialized manufacturing services. Directly comparable as an Australian CNC machining services competitor with similar customer segments in industrial and resource sectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WesturnEngineering

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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