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Varley Group:Defence & Aerospace LeadersAs one of Newcastle’s oldest manufacturing companies, Varley Group has the expertise and wide-ranging knowledge other companies do not.Written by: Laura Close Produced by: Robert Lundberg

Varley Group:Defence & Aerospace LeadersAs one of Newcastle’s oldest manufacturing companies, Varley Group has the expertise and wide-ranging knowledge other companies do not.Written by: Laura Close Produced by: Robert Lundberg

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VARLEY GROUP

As one of Newcastle’s oldest and most advanced engineering companies,

Varley Group has provided its customers with innovative solutions and quality designs and products for over 125 years. The company has worked on projects in several different disciplines and industries including defence and aerospace, specialised vehicles, electric vehicles, power services, ship repair rail services and telescopic towers. Recently, in 2013, Varley

Group acquired Telescopic Tower Enterprises in Queensland and BJM Electrical.

Varley Group is committed to safety, in ensure the welfare of its people and visitors; customer focus, to offer the best customer service through open and honest relationships; high quality workmanship, to ensure high-quality products, services and employees; acceptance of change, to adapt to changes in customer needs, technology and social

Varley Electric Vehicles retrofitted a passenger bus with electric vehicle

technologies as part of a multi-million dollar growth program.

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demands; and success, to secure continuing financial, technical and market success.

With locations in New South Wales, Sydney and Brisbane, the company has demonstrated its expertise on projects both large and small, earning a reputation for first class work locally, nationally and internationally. By providing quality customer service and a broad but specialised skill base, Varley Group has had the competitive edge in the region since its inception.

Defence & Aerospace Varley Defence & Aerospace has been a recognised supplier of engineered military products since its establishment in the early 1980s. This division of the company has been responsible for the design and manufacture of a wide variety of land, air and sea products for military applications. For over 30 years Varley Defence & Aerospace has been building up extensive knowledge and experience.

The company is able to provide

Hydraulic pump jacks improve operational efficiency on

operations floor.

Varley’s automative capabilities include metal fabrication, machining, fusion

welding, vehicle building, mechanical assembly.

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services ranging from conceptual design through to product manufacture and provide through-life support. Several products are available from Varley Group’s defence and aerospace line:• Deployablesheltersand

enclosures integrated with tactical mission systems and logistics support equipment • Specialisedtrailersfittedwith

stabilising system and elevating platforms• Specialisedvehiclesbodies

and modules• Specialisedaircraftground

support equipment (GSE)• Customisedstorageand

transportable containers• Marinegangwaysand

accommodation laddersThis particular arm of the company

prides itself on its continuously improving service to customers— which includes both the Australian Defence Force and Defence industry alike—providing innovative, integrated and cost-effective solutions and continually factoring lessons learnt into the company’s

approach to new projects.

Major Contracts & Manufacturing Skills

In both prime and sub-contract arrangements, Varley Defence & Aerospace offers customers the benefits of knowledge, experience, flexibility, and highly skilled design and manufacturing teams supported by the full resources of the Varley Group of companies.

Most significant contracts include:• Land121Phases3A&5A

Vehicle Modules for new fleet of Army G-Wagons• RAAFTransportableAir

Operations Tower (TAOT) Mobility Systems• DeployableTyreMaintenance

System (TMS) Shelters• F-35JSFLandingGear

Handling Systems and Canopy LiftingAssemblies• AP-3COrionAircraftDocking

Stations, and Mobile Work, Support andAccessPlatforms• ArmyMediumMaintenance

Shelters• AssemblageEnclosuresfor

10-18 Carbine Close Wallsend NSW 2287 Certification

Services

Management SystemsQuality

ISO 9001

APPROVEDCOMPANY

Berendsen has provided hydraulic support to Varley for over 20 years. From technical advice, to equipment supply, to custom design and manufacturing, we have become one of Varley’s most trusted suppliers. We provide customised solutions to meet any hydraulic requirement and work with our clients every step of the process to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

Filtration Systems

Standard & Custom Power Units

Lubrication Units

Standard & Custom Cylinders

Standard & Custom Manifolds

Ph: +61 2 4955 0660info@berendsen.com.au

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We deliver the most comprehensive range of electrical & mechanical services in the industrial & commercial sector.

» Electrical Contracting

» Industrial Control Systems

» Building and Facility Services

» Industrial Machine Services

» Catering Equipment Service & Sales

» Automated Building Systems

» Health and Hygiene Equipment

» Commercial Laundry Equipment

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AME Products is your “Serious DC Specialist” in the Australian DC electrical market specialising in DC solutions for agricultural,

mining, automotive, marine and emergency services applications

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Battlefield Telecommunications Network• RAAFControl,Commandand

Communications Shelters• Fit-outofMECCExpandableShelters• SecureOfficeShelters• AirDefenceVehicleBodiesThese projects were supported by Varley

Group’s expertise and highly developed skills in manufacturing. Below is a list of skills the company has mastered and can offer to its clients. • MetalFabrication• Machining• CNCrouting• Lightweightmetalfabrication• FusionWelding• Vehiclebuilding• MechanicalAssembly• Fit-out(mechanical,electrical,data/video/

audio cabling)• Vehiclebody/chassisbuilding• Autoelectrical12V/24V• Electrical240V/415V• Fibreglassandlaminatedpanelling• Spraypainting• Panelbeating• Plumbing• Shipwright• Productmaintenance,repair,overhaul

and upgrade

Company Information

I N D U S T RY

Manufacturing

H E A D Q U A RT E R S

New South Wales,

Australia

F O U N D E D

1886

E M P L O Y E E S

650

R E V E N U E

$110 Million

P R O D U C T S /

S E R V I C E SVarley is one of Newcastle’s oldest and most advanced engineering companies. We have consistently provided our customers with innovative solutions and quality in design and manufacture for 128 years.Varley’s work on projects large and small has earned the company a reputation; locally, nationally and internationally, as a supplier of first class work, a manufacturer of quality products and a provider of unsurpassed service.

VARLEY GROUP

Address 21 School Drive

Tomago, New South Wales, Australia, 2322

Tel. +61 2 4964 0400 Fax. +61 2 4964 0499

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