Lachlan Hunt

As published in Business DailyAuthor: Nigel AustinJuly 23, 2016 A DREAM by MECHVAC Engineering managing director Byron Burridge to run their own lean manufacturing company building industrial processing plant, air conditioning and fume/dust extraction facilities for major South Australian companies which is proving to be the key to the success of their many customers. While the […]

Following MECHVAC’s recent receipt of an SA Resources Industry Award, Byron Burridge (MD) was interviewed by Austmine (the peak industry body in Australia for the mining equipment, technology and services sector) about MECHVAC’s unique and competitive positioning of technology and innovation in mining and resources. This highly valuable Q&A covers such questions as: How having a holistic

Byron Burridge established the engineering company in 2003 with the initial aim of gaining a foothold in the SA resources sector. Formal recognition of the company’s development and capabilities was undeniably recognised in April upon receipt of a high commendation in the 2016 SA Resources Industry Awards. In an interview with SA Chamber of Mines

MECHVAC received a High Commendation in SA’s 2016 Resources Industry Awards for its outstanding design, build and installation of a heap leach demonstration plant, for BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam and Bureau Veritas. This prestigious Commendation was presented at SACOME’s Annual Resources Industry Gala Dinner in the presence of Government and industry leaders in 20th April. In his

MECHVAC Engineering has completed a major project for Orana in November 2015 at their Netley facility for an Olive Oil Packaging Cleanroom. This project involved; Plant layout design Design of cleanroom construction Design of air conditioning system Manufacture of cleanroom and ductwork Installation of cleanroom, air conditioning and electrical power and control. This facility was

MECHVAC designed, manufactured and installed ventilation equipment at the Glenelg Waste Treatment Plant, completed in February 2016. New exhaust and supply air systems were installed to the main Digester Plant in order to provide a safe working environment by removing hazardous fumes. All ductwork and support steelwork was manufactured by MECHVAC in our workshop. Explosion proof

MECHVAC Engineering presented as a trade exhibitor at the Global Maintenance USG & SACOME Resource Industry Conference and Trade Expo 2015 on 26 – 27th August held at the Port Augusta Central Oval Community Centre. One of MECHVAC’s major projects, the BHPB/Bureau Veritas Crib Leaching Pilot Plant, was highlighted in a conference presentation by the Department