November 22, 2008

Specialized Welding Australia merges with Profab International

It is reported that Hazelmere based fabrication company Specialized Welding Australia will merge with a Singaporean engineering firm to consolidate services for the global oil, gas and petrochemical industries.

The agreement with Profab International will see the company retaining its name and businesses under the group’s banner. The merger was driven by a desire to combine the exotic metals specialist skills with Profab’s carbon steel expertise. The company will also be able to access heat transfer products through Fraser Thermal Technology, which is a subsidiary of Profab.

SWA said that it will gain better market penetration, increased business sustainability, and increased scope while focusing on its core fields.

Profab produces large heavy duty carbon steel based structures, pressure vessels and process modules for the oil and gas industry and counts BHP Petroleum, Ranhill Worley and Petrosea as clients.

SWA manufactures pressure vessels and heat exchangers using high performance alloys, particularly exotic alloys. They are also involved in the mechanical and thermal design and manufacture products for mineral processing and oil and gas refineries

(Sourced from www.metalworker.com.au)