Smart Fabrication & Defence Smart Fabrication is proud of its South Australian heritage. Being part of the defence state, we go to great lengths to ensure that we too are well equipped, well prepared, and well situated – in short, we are "Defence Ready".
Smart Fabrication is well prepared, having previously conducted jobs for both the Australian Submarine Corporation and the Air Warfare Destroyer project. In addition, Smart Fab is taking on projects of ever-increasing scope, such as our recent work on multi-billion dollar water infrastructure projects. Smart Fabrication is also an Australian Defence Organisation 'Defence Recognised Supplier', and an active contributing member of the Defence Teaming Centre.
All of our projects adhere to rigorous ISO-9001 quality standards, and we are working towards achieving ISO-3834 welding standards in the next 12 months. Our medium term plan also includes ISO Environmental standards and Occupational Health & Safety Standards. All of this is part of our culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that all work is carried out the highest quality standards.
Smart Fabrication is also well situated. At the new site in Port Adelaide we now have access to five slipways and around 150 metres of water frontage. Further, this prime location is just over 3 kilometres by sea to the state's defence hub, Techport Australia.
Together, all of these factors ensure that Smart Fabrication truly is "Defence Ready".
Mining and Smart Fabrication
The mining industry often presents unique challenges in harsh environments. Fortunately, Smart Fabrication never shies away from a challenge and has been involved in hundreds of mining projects.
Smart Fabrication is well prepared, having previously conducted a range of work of varying scope for GM Holden. One such example was the steel support work for the robotics area, requiring extremely high quality levels to meet meticulous GM Holden standards. Other work included manufacturing of components for production line equipment, such as turntables and 'WIP' racks. Smart Fabrication has also been instrumental in priority work with low lead times, such as shutdown work. Timing is of the essence in shutdown work as any lost time in an automotive production line can cost the business dearly
Smart Fabrication and the Water Industry
Smart Fabrication has been involved in water infrastructure projects for around a decade now. In addition to this experience, Smart Fabrication is further equipped for water infrastructure contracts with our new 30,000 square metre site. Of this, 6,000 square metres are undercover, and this comprises 5 workshops.
