About Us
Our Mission
We are a company of 90 + employees that is continuously growing. Our branch's can be found in Rutherford NSW, Forrestdale WA, Brisbane QLD, & Mackay QLD. Our Mackay branch has seen a huge upturn in work recently since we have built a brand new warehouse to be able to manufacture & service new modules & repair systems locally.
Our Vision
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To be the leading provider of quality fluid dispensing systems, related products & services.
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Ongoing investment in personnel & providing the opportunity to be the best in their field of expertise.
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Product innovation & development.
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Continue to engage in sustainable practices.
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Commitment to a continuous improvement of our products & systems.
Our Design & Engineering
Bard Engineering provides tailored design solutions to meet the unique requirements of our clients. Our dedicated team of in-house engineers & designers enables us to deliver comprehensive design services, covering the design of hydraulic & electrical systems, as well as the creation of detailed manufacturing drawings, documentation, & manuals from start to finish.
Our People
Bard Engineering employs a team of highly dedicated, motivated & qualified individuals committed in supporting our clients to ensure their requirements & expectations are met.
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We have a fantastic team that are dedicated to create the best experience for our customers. We are proud to be Australian owned & run, & we always support our local businesses whenever we can.
Our Quality
Investing in & expecting quality is at the core of what we do. The quality of design & workmanship we provide is a source of pride to our company & our people. We are committed to continuous improvement through QMS based on ISO9001. All our manufactured products are designed to meet Australian Standards, & we only import & supply products from brands that meet our quality expectations.
Our Foundation
Founded in 1988, our company initially centered its efforts on the maintenance, restoration, & construction of equipment & machinery. Through the commitment of our proficient workforce, we earned a renowned reputation for consistently achieving exceptionally high levels of craftsmanship.
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Expansion
By acknowledging the specific needs of our customers in the hydrocarbon industry, we experienced a strong demand, strategically positioning ourselves for growth.
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In the early 2000s, we took the lead in developing & producing our initial service & water truck modules. This initiative resulted in securing agreements for the distribution & support of a distinguished range of hydrocarbon, dispensing, filtration, & lubrication products.
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As part of our expansion plan, we successfully conceptualized & manufactured a diverse selection of hydraulic, pneumatic, & manual hose reels, certified grease canisters, grease pump stations, & grease filtration products. Notably, the 'Bushranger' grease pump, designed for heavy-duty hydraulic excavator applications, gained significant popularity. It is noteworthy that all these products are entirely manufactured in Australia.
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Floods
In 2011, Queensland experienced severe floods, causing the water level to surpass three meters at our central office & primary facility.
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Through a commendable collaborative effort by our team spanning several months, we successfully undertook the task of cleaning up & reconstructing our business.
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The aftermath of the floods, coupled with challenging market conditions, significantly affected our operations. Faced with the inability to restore our facility in Rocklea, we made the strategic decision to relocate to Archerfield, Queensland.
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Acquisition
Through several years, we nurtured a partnership with the Jaws Company for module fabrication.
In 2011, amid challenges faced by Bard, the Jaws Company demonstrated solidarity by acquiring a 50% stake in Bard Engineering.
Subsequently, in 2016, Jaws completed the acquisition, securing 100% ownership of Bard.
The Jaws Company was established in 1972 & is one of Australia’s largest privately-owned attachment engineering & design company.
In 1996, Jaws was awarded the ‘Australian Ethnic Business Award’ for manufacturing & is a past runner up in the Queensland Premier’s Awards for Export Achievement.
Jaws is a leading manufacturer of mining, construction & materials handling equipment & is fully AS/NZ ISO accredited & registered.
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Check out the JAWS website today.
