Boom times mean more meterage

ENERFLOW Mining Services’ requirement for additional floor space served as further confirmation of the increase in activity within the mining sector.

The company recently moved into a 3000sqm state-of-the-art warehouse in Neerabup, in Perth’s northern suburbs, according to Enerflow Mining Services’ general manager David Smith.

“We have just moved to a facility because of a need for increased capacity to service the industry,” Mr Smith said.

“With three overhead cranes, five haul truck-sized work bays, plus areas for fabrication of loader buckets, mechanical and electrical workstations, and a dedicated spare parts area, the warehouse was a perfect fit for our requirements.

“Some of our recent work undertaken in our workshop to support projects in the Pilbara include a bucket rebuild for a 993 and a blast hole drill rig overhaul.”

Mr Smith said since the global financial crisis, Enerflow had steadily grown during the tough times and now intended to flourish in coming years, with the increase in demand from the mining sector.

“The move was necessary for us to be able to meet forecast requirements from our clients,” he said.

“Furthermore, the new workshop also provides for a more efficient and safe workflow that is consistent with our commitment to continual improvement as outlined within our ISO certificated Safety Management System.”

With iron ore majors increasing capacity and the lithium boom, Enerflow was just one of many businesses within WA, which were poised to benefit.

Mr Smith said Enerflow had a strong history and belief in giving back to the community through several initiatives that included staff being able to give blood donations on company time.

“The driving force of this commitment is that the mining industry has provided our families with opportunities, which are rarely found around the world, and we are extremely grateful,” he said.

“This move of the facility also helps us give back to the community and local businesses.

”We have built relationships with multiple family-run businesses who are now growing with us and providing more work and opportunity to everyday Australians.”