Off-site machine repairs delay projects and hurt profitability, which is why delivering on-site maintenance for heavy mining equipment is crucial to maximise uptime and minimise costs.
Field Machine Tools (FMT) – an Australian-owned company that has grown to become one of Australasia’s leading suppliers for specialist on-site maintenance machines – was recently announced as the Australian distributor for Specialised Fabrication Equipment (SFE) Group.
The partnership is set to drastically increase FMT’s product range with specialised tools and equipment that will help it better service the mining industry.
SFE Group was formed with the vision of merging various fabrication tool businesses and brands together to offer the world’s most comprehensive range of orbital welding, fabrication, precision engineered applications and cutting solutions for a wide variety of industries.
It was founded in 2019 after the merger of three world-leading original equipment manufacturers in the field of fabrication equipment, tooling and machinery: B&B Pipe and Industrial Tools LLC, Mathey Dearman Inc and TAG Pipe Equipment Specialists. SFE Group has also acquired the AXXAIR Group, Magnatech LLC and, most recently, Climax Portable Machining & Welding Systems LLC.
Designed for the sector
Climax offers on-site repair and maintenance machines, reducing downtime and keeping equipment like excavators, tractors, loaders and cranes operational. Thousands of companies worldwide rely on Climax to maintain their fleets and maximise machine uptime.
Mining operations are remote and challenging, with fierce competition and thin profit margins. Downtime is costly, making portable machine tools essential. Climax has long been trusted by the mining industry for its reliable and efficient tools.
Underground repairs require versatile, adjustable equipment to perform efficiently in cramped conditions. The Climax BB5000 line boring machine meets these needs with its compact design and 30-minute installation. It integrates with automated welders, enabling simultaneous boring and welding to improve productivity.
A leading product range
By combining forces with Climax, SFE Group now offers the world’s most extensive range of highly engineered industrial tools for portable machining, cutting, orbital welding and specialised fabrication. Climax offers one of the most comprehensive product ranges on the market with over 53 years’ experience in the industry.
As the Australian distributor for SFE Group and an existing supplier of Climax tools and products, FMT has cemented itself as Australia’s leading supplier for specialist on-site machining equipment and portable maintenance machines.
FMT Group provides a very broad range of products and accessories for the industries it serves. By developing relationships with job shops and manufacturers in the US, Europe and other overseas sources, FMT delivers quality products to Australia.
This strategy enables FMT to furnish customers with the best products available and the most affordable pricing in the industry.
For more information, visit fmt.com.au
