Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Industrial Construction Partner in Newcastle
CTB Industries has delivered reliable high-quality services across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors for 26 years. Our expertise spans project management, design, engineering, manufacturing, electrical fit-outs, logistics, and commissioning. Located on the North Arm of the Hunter River adjacent to the Port of Newcastle, we leverage strategic advantages for direct barge loading of large structures. Our professional team ensures every project adheres to client specifications, timelines, and budgets while maintaining rigorous quality control through our triple-certified integrated management system. With a global footprint, we serve clients across Australia, Asia Pacific, and international markets, including industry leaders like Glencore, ABB, and Worley Parsons.Our commitment to innovation and quality has driven growth from a Hunter Valley-based company to a respected solution provider. We specialize in structural steel fabrication, industrial electrical installations, marine services, and demolition, combining technical expertise with safety-critical operations. Our facility on Kooragang Island enables custom metal fabrications using advanced materials and atmospherically controlled blasting/painting. We provide end-to-end solutions from design to commissioning, including cyclone-resistant structures and precision-engineered switchrooms. Our team of trade-qualified professionals brings decades of experience in welding, fabrication, electrical systems, and project management to every project.
Services
Structural Steel Fabrication
Electrical Installations
Marine Services
Demolition
Modular Constructions
Switchroom Manufacturing
Blasting & Painting
Project Management
Design Engineering
Cyclone-Resistant Structures
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 26 years of specialized expertise in industrial construction and manufacturing.
- Our triple-certified integrated management system ensures rigorous quality control.
- Certified and licensed professionals manage complex electrical and structural projects.
- We serve clients globally across Australia, Asia Pacific, and international markets.
- Our Newcastle facility enables direct barge loading for efficient large-structure delivery.
Services
Structural Steel Fabrication
CTB Industries specializes in custom structural steel fabrication for industrial and marine applications. We produce complex metal constructions including switchrooms, substations, control rooms, and modular buildings. Our Kooragang Island facility handles mild steel, high-strength alloys, and stainless steel with precision engineering to Australian and international standards.
Electrical Installations
We provide certified electrical installation services for industrial facilities, including switchgear, distribution boards, emergency lighting, HVAC systems, and fire suppression. Our licensed electricians ensure full compliance with safety regulations and deliver factory-tested systems with complete technical documentation for seamless project integration.
Marine Services
CTB offers comprehensive marine solutions including vessel refurbishments, sea fastening, mooring buoy construction, and barge preparation. Our Newcastle location with dedicated barge siding enables efficient loading of large structures. NACE-certified paint inspectors oversee blasting and coating processes to ensure marine-grade durability and regulatory compliance.
Demolition Services
We perform environmentally responsible demolition of steel structures, bridges, and vessels using safe working methods. Our team follows strict health and safety protocols, recycling materials where possible and disposing of waste according to environmental regulations while maintaining zero-impact operations in sensitive areas.
Modular Constructions
CTB designs and manufactures modular industrial buildings including cyclone-resistant switchrooms, data centers, and acoustic enclosures. Our controlled manufacturing process ensures precise floor deflections (1mm/m) and integrated systems testing prior to delivery, guaranteeing operational readiness for extreme weather conditions and seismic environments.
People
Simon Griffiths
General Manager
Electrical trade-qualified with 26 years at CTB Industries. Leads design, project management, and operational strategy. Managed growth from local manufacturer to international supplier of industrial structures.
Dale Reid
Projects Manager
Builder and joiner with 20+ years construction experience. Oversees workshop operations and modular project delivery at CTB for 11 years, ensuring quality and timely execution of transportable building solutions.
Warren Easey
Electrical Manager
Licensed electrician with 36 years industry experience. Manages electrical projects across mining, petrochemical, and industrial sectors. Ensures compliance and quality in CTB's electrical installations and systems integration.
Joshua Stevenson
Workshop Manager
Pressure welder and fabrication supervisor with 25+ years experience. Leads CTB's fabrication teams in delivering high-quality modular builds and switchroom installations across diverse industrial sectors.
Luke Barry
Lead Estimator
Carpenter-joiner apprentice-trained with 15 years CTB experience. Combines hands-on building knowledge with estimating expertise for accurate cost projections of complex industrial structures and systems.
Questions
What industries does CTB Industries serve?
We serve petrochemical, refining, power generation, mining, marine, and industrial sectors across Australia, Asia Pacific, and international markets.
Can CTB handle cyclone-resistant construction?
Yes, we engineer structures to withstand category 5 cyclones with specialized cladding and ≤1mm floor deflection standards for equipment protection.
Do you offer end-to-end project management?
Yes, we provide full lifecycle management from design and engineering through manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of industrial structures.
What quality certifications do you hold?
We maintain a triple-certified integrated management system covering quality, safety, and environmental standards for safety-critical operations.
How do you handle large structure transportation?
Our Newcastle facility includes a barge siding for direct loading of oversized structures onto ocean-going barges for domestic and international delivery.
What materials do you work with?
We fabricate mild steel, high-strength alloys, stainless steel (SAF 2101-2507), aluminium (5000-7000 series), and bisalloy steels with passivation treatments.
