Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies (CFT) has expanded from a three-person start-up into an international manufacturer of pultruded composite infrastructure, supplying electrical crossarms, poles and structural systems across energy and civil markets in Australia, New Zealand, North America, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Boeing Aerostructures Australia and Boeing Technology Innovation – Australia form part of Boeing’s integrated international industrial base, supplying Australian-made load-bearing aerodynamic control surfaces for final assembly in the US.
VIEWPOINT: Written by Tony Caristo, Managing Director at RPC Technologies. Internationalising Australian Composites – from Export to Embedded Capability. Working in composites in Australia once began with explaining the material
Gurit’s Asia Pacific team provides composite engineering, testing and modelling across sectors ranging from America’s Cup yachts to electric ferries and bridges. Supported by one of the region’s most comprehensive testing facilities, the team advances global projects with lightweighting expertise, advanced materials and structural engineering design for demanding applications.
From bushland to coastlines, civil and marine infrastructure demands materials that endure fire, UV, termites and seawater. Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies has grown from crossarm innovators to a major composites manufacturer advancing precision engineering, automation, and fire-rated composite solutions for critical infrastructure.
Advanced Composite Structures Australia (ACS-A) has evolved from CRC-ACS into an ISO 9001-certified engineering and manufacturing firm. Delivering composites solutions for aerospace, defence, marine, energy and transport, ACS-A is expanding into a new Melbourne facility while strengthening sovereign capability, advancing innovation, and supporting future engineers and technicians.
Founded in 1950 in Helsingborg, Sweden, DIAB has been a pioneer in composite core materials for more than six decades. Today, the company serves customers in over 30 countries through its global manufacturing network and its Composites Consulting Group (CCG) technical teams.
Australian engineering is globally recognised through three accredited categories, with Chartered status marking the profession’s highest credential. As technologies advance, Australia will need more composites specialists to drive future applications in advanced manufacturing and design.
From the muscle of Ford’s Shelby GT350R, to the precision of Ferrari’s 488 Pista, to the scale of the Range Rover Sport SV, Carbon Revolution’s engineering journey demonstrates how wheels can embody a car’s unique essence in parallel with optimising performance.
Few names in Australia’s composites sector carry the enduring weight of Dennis Southam. Founding Dennis Southam & Associates (DSA) in 1991, he established an engineering practice specialising in fibreglass-reinforced plastics for aggressive environments. Now part of Novafast Holdings, DSA delivers design, inspection, failure analysis and asset management services across defence, mining, wastewater, water, energy and oil and gas.
