GB Auto Group Pty Ltd

What GB Auto Group Pty Ltd does

GB Auto Group Pty Ltd is a privately held, family-owned Australian industrial services company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Orange, NSW. It delivers specialized auto electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, parts supply, fire suppression, GPS/fleet management, personnel hire, machine assembly and project management services to operators of fleet, heavy vehicles and mobile equipment. Its primary vertical is mining, with additional exposure to construction, transport and agriculture; named enterprise customers include Wilpinjong Mine, Boggabri Coal and Cadia, plus government work with the NSW Rural Fire Service.

The company runs a hybrid delivery model built around six strategically placed NSW branches (Orange HQ, Hunter Valley, Mudgee, New England, Sydney, Southern/Canberra) and a mobile fleet of more than 80 fully equipped field service vehicles that provide 24/7 on-site breakdown and scheduled maintenance. GB Auto holds approximately 10,000 parts SKUs across its facilities, is a Bosch Car Service center, a Navman Wireless GPS installer, and a parts exchange partner with Hy-Performance Fluid Power for blast hole drills. It also operates specialized compliance functions around MDG15 inspections and AutoCAD schematics for mining equipment.

The business is monetized primarily through fee-for-service work (breakdown, maintenance, assembly, project management), parts and hardware sales, and personnel hire for roster/shift coverage. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Since 2021 GB Auto has built an electric vehicle business unit, GB Electric Vehicles, which performs battery-electric and hybrid fleet servicing (including Ford F-150 Lightning recall rectification), distributes Tembo 4x4 e-LV Electric Cruiser conversions in Australia under partnership with VivoPower's Tembo, and in 2024 launched what it describes as Australia's first volume-deliverable 4x4 battery electric UTE for mining and construction fleets. A new EV production facility was in preparation as of 2023.

Name

GB Auto Group Pty Ltd

Legal name

GB Auto Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://gbauto.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

GB Auto Group is a privately held Australian industrial services company providing auto electrical, mechanical, parts, EV conversion and mobile field-service support to mining, construction, transport and agriculture fleet operators across NSW.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid System Service (ICE-EV Integration, HV Components) (TLAKAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electric Drive Units & E-Axles Rebuild/Remanufacturing (EV/Hybrid) (TLAKALAH), Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK)

Keywords

• Heavy vehicle maintenance
• Fleet repair services
• Mobile equipment servicing
• Electric vehicle conversions
• Mining equipment support

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

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. Service and Repair: Breakdown service, scheduled maintenance, and repairs for fleet, heavy vehicles and mobile equipment including drills, trucks, boggers, loaders, shovels, dozers, graders, light vehicles
2. Parts Supply: Supply of over 10,000 different parts from quality brands through multiple strategically placed parts facilities. Includes parts exchange program for blast hole drills through Hy-Performance Fluid Power partnership
3. Personnel Hire: Provision of skilled and experienced tradespeople for roster or shift coverage where and when customers require additional workforce
4. Machine Assembly: Assembly of large machinery from commencement to completion, including dozers, trucks, shovels, scrapers, graders, drills at OEM and customer sites
5. Project Management: Trade and project specialists to run projects from commencement to completion, including assembly, installation and commissioning
6. EV Products and Services: Sales and servicing of electric vehicles, EV conversions, battery electric and hybrid fleet vehicle maintenance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GB Auto Group is a family-owned Australian specialist service provider delivering auto electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, parts supply (10,000+ parts), machine assembly, fire suppression installation, MDG15 compliance, project management, fleet management/GPS and 24/7 breakdown service for fleet operators, heavy vehicles and mobile equipment in the mining, construction, transport and agricultural industries. Through its GB Electric Vehicles division it also services battery-electric and hybrid fleet vehicles (including Ford F-150 Lightning recall rectification), performs Tembo 4x4 e-LV LandCruiser conversions and supplies its own GB Auto 4x4 Battery Electric UTE.

Product overview

GB Auto Group Pty Ltd is a family-owned Australian business providing specialized services, products and technology for fleet, heavy vehicles and mobile equipment for over 40 years. The company operates a multi-service model combining auto electrical, mechanical, parts supply, and project management services across a network of strategically located branches in NSW. GB Auto's portfolio includes: core service offerings (auto electrical, air conditioning, mechanical, breakdown services, parts supply with 10,000+ parts, machine assembly, fleet management/GPS, fire suppression, compliance/MDG15, project management, equipment audits); electric vehicle services (servicing/repairs for battery electric and hybrid vehicles, Tembo LandCruiser conversions, proprietary 4x4 battery electric UTE); and specialized solutions like Navman Wireless GPS integration, AutoCAD schematics, and blast hole drill parts exchange via Hy-Performance Fluid Power partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GB Electric Vehicles: Electric vehicle conversion and service division of GB Auto, specializing in battery electric vehicle conversions including Tembo 4x4 e-LV Electric Cruiser.

Products and services

• Auto Electrical and Air Conditioning Services
• Mechanical Services
• Personnel / Staffing Hire
• Parts Supply
• Machine Assembly Services
• Fleet Management, GPS & Commercial Radios
• Fire Suppression Systems
• MDG15 & Compliance Services
• Project Management Services
• Equipment Audits
• 24/7 Breakdown Service
• Safety Check Inspections (Pink Slips)
• Electric Vehicle Servicing and Repairs
• GB Electric Vehicles - Tembo 4x4 e-LV Conversions
• GB Auto 4x4 Battery Electric UTE

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 years Lost Time Injury (LTI) free
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hy-Performance Fluid PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParts exchange partnership for blast hole drills providing access to extensive parts selection with impressive stock levels for fast replacement. Reduces downtime and increases productivity through improved products, longer life and extended warranties
• Navman WirelesscoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Navman Wireless installer providing GPS solutions for fleet management, vehicle tracking and specific mining and construction applications
• FogmakercoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized in Fogmaker Fire Suppression, a space-efficient primarily water-based system for light or heavy vehicles in field applications
• Tembo (VivoPower)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for battery electric LandCruiser conversions. GB Auto is exclusive Australian converter and distributor of Tembo 4x4 e-LV Electric Cruiser vehicles. GB Auto featured in Tembo parent VivoPower's news about securing 100% ownership of Tembo E-Lv B.V.
• BoschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBosch Car Service centre offering full mechanical, auto electrical and air conditioning services. Multiple branches trained and equipped for Bosch automotive servicing including Mudgee and Ulan locations

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Automotive Service (Australia): Global automotive Tier-1 with a Bosch Car Service franchise network in Australia offering mechanical, electrical, and A/C servicing. GB Auto is itself a Bosch Car Service center; comparable in multi-brand auto electrical/mechanical service, but Bosch operates a broader franchised network.
• WesTrac (CAT dealer): Australia's largest Caterpillar dealer providing heavy equipment sales, service, and parts across mining, construction, and infrastructure. Overlaps with GB Auto in mobile equipment servicing, parts supply, and field support to mining customers in NSW, but operates at national scale and is OEM-aligned.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia: Distributor and servicer of Hitachi and John Deere construction/mining equipment in Australia with national branch and field service network. Overlaps with GB Auto in heavy equipment maintenance, parts, and on-site support to mining and construction customers.
• Downer EDI Mining: ASX-listed infrastructure and mining services contractor providing on-site equipment maintenance, drill servicing, and personnel solutions. Comparable in mining-focused mobile equipment MRO and personnel hire, but operates at national scale with listed-company capital base.
• Hastings Deering (CAT dealer): Caterpillar's Queensland and Northern Territory dealer delivering equipment sales, field service, and parts to mining customers. Comparable in servicing heavy mobile equipment, drill fleets, and mining clients; larger geographic footprint and OEM backing differentiate it from GB Auto.
• Komatsu Australia: Subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd providing mining and construction equipment, aftermarket service, and parts across Australia. Directly comparable in heavy equipment servicing, machine assembly, and on-site mining support; much larger global OEM with its own dealer/field service infrastructure.
• Repco Auto Service: Australia's largest aftermarket automotive parts distributor and franchised service network. Comparable in parts supply (10,000+ SKUs overlap) and general automotive service, though focused on light vehicles rather than heavy/mining equipment.
• Macmahon Holdings: ASX-listed mining contractor providing equipment maintenance, drill operations, and workforce solutions to Australian and international miners. Overlaps with GB Auto in heavy equipment maintenance and personnel hire for mining, but at contractor scale with diversified operations.

Emerging players

• SEA Electric: Australian-founded company specializing in commercial vehicle electrification (vans, trucks, buses). Closest direct peer on EV powertrain conversion of light commercial/fleet vehicles, addressing similar fleet customers in Australia though focused on on-road rather than off-road/mine vehicles.
• Janus Electric: Australian company developing battery-swap technology for heavy electric mining vehicles, notably LandCruiser conversions. Directly comparable to GB Auto's Tembo-powered LandCruiser EV conversion offering and shares a similar niche focus on electrifying mining light-vehicle fleets.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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