CORPORATE PROFILE

WHO WE ARE

BL Shipway specialise in high quality fluid power solutions. Be it hydraulics, pneumatics, or industrial hose and fittings, we have the widest range in South Australia.

Founded in 1953 by our namesake, the late Bernard Leslie Shipway, we remain proudly South Australian owned and operated by the Shipway family, with 2nd and 3rd generation owners David Shipway (Managing Director) and Todd Shipway (Commercial Director).

In addition to being an exclusive distributor of a number of globally renowned fluid power brands, our integrated warehouse and workshop facilities at Richmond allow us to assist you in the design, development, installation and service of your fluid power requirements.

Quality and safety are of utmost importance to our business, as shown by holding ISO9001 accreditation for over 25 years, and being committed to our own vigorous internal OH&S Policies.

Above all else, what truly sets us apart from the competition is our team, with over 700 years of collective experience in the fluid power industry among our staff of over 40 people. We constantly update their knowledge with additional training to continue our market leader status.

•Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Hose and Fittings •Sales and Distribution •Custom design services •Manufacture of fluid power systems •Workshop testing, repair and servicing facilities •Mobile service support

WHAT WE DO

BL SHIPWAY PROUDLY SUPPORT A DIVERSE CUSTOMER BASE ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF INDUSTRIES. ACROSS OUR 65 YEAR HISTORY, WE HAVE ASSISTED OUR CUSTOMERS WITH MANY VARIED PROJECTS. OUR TURNKEY CAPABILITY ENSURES WE CAN ASSIST WITH INITIAL SYSTEM DESIGN, COMPONENT SUPPLY, SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.

Recent project examples include:

• Supply of hydraulic hose and tube assemblies for land-based military assets, complete with pressure test certification.

• Design and supply of hydraulic test rigs and cooling units for various sub-prime defence contractors.

• Refurbishment and 24-hour continuously monitored testing of hydraulic power units for retractable communications masts.

• Hydraulic systems and kits for several large agricultural OEMs for local and export markets.

• Intricate pneumatic systems management for the Blast Furnace at the Nyrstar Port Pirie smelter.

• Hydraulic flushing and powerpack equipment for the Australian Submarine Corporation.

• Hydraulic systems for the operation of lock gates on the River Murray barrage system.

• On-site hydraulic hose container facilities at several major South Australian mine sites.

• Programmed maintenance of South Australia’s grain handling sites.

BL Shipway has enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with some of the most trusted names in hydraulics, pneumatics and industrial hose and fittings. This allows us to provide independent advice as to the best solution for your needs.

BL Shipway also offer a mobile service and replacement facility for users of all types of hydraulic systems. This has expanded to incorporate a fleet of RYCO 24•7 mobile service vans, covering the Adelaide metro area and several key regional areas in South Australia.

RYCO 24•7 Service Technicians are a combination of franchisees and owner-operators who are thoroughly trained by RYCO. This ensures that a highly motivated team is on the road around-the-clock. RYCO 24•7 and BL Shipway can guarantee fast reaction to client needs when and where you need us.

•Agriculture •Mining, Resources and Utilities •Defence •Manufacturing •Food and Beverage

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

CUSTOM DESIGN SERVICESBL Shipway’s experienced and highly qualified engineering team combine the technical and logistical expertise required to provide customised, cost-effective fluid power solutions for all applications.

Our design capability is backed by state-of-the art computer technology, taking BL Shipway into diverse fields of customised pneumatics and hydraulics.

We offer in-house repairs and testing of fluid power systems, as well as a complete hose and fittings service. We are dedicated to the reduction of your equipment downtime, with complete maintenance for quality, safety and cost effectiveness, all backed up with a tailored preventative maintenance program.Examples of our services include:

• Welding of hydraulic cylinders, and braise welding of specialised hydraulic tube assemblies.

• Testing of pumps, motors and cylinders on our workshop test rigs.

• Build custom made base frames and enclosures.

• Servicing high pressure lifting equipment, DC Linear actuators and lifting columns.

• Assembly and testing of hydraulic, pneumatic and fluid transfer hose assemblies.

WORKSHOP TESTING, REPAIR & SERVICE FACILITIES

BL Shipway’s fleet of mobile service vehicles and affiliation with the RYCO 24•7 network ensures we are able to offer around-the-clock service and support throughout SA.

www.blshipway.com.au

RICHMOND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

08 8352 1144217 Richmond Road

sales@blshipway.com.au

RYCO 24•7 (Mobile after hours service) 133 247