Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner for Food Industry Solutions
Metromotion is an Australian engineering and project management company that has specialised in delivering capital projects for the food industry since 1995. Our team of engineers, draftspeople, and site managers brings extensive experience in manual, semi-automatic, and fully automated processing and packaging systems, gained through hands-on work, formal training, and attendance at global industry events. We serve a diverse client base ranging from startups to multinational corporations, offering tailored solutions that integrate concept development, financial evaluation, detailed design, and project execution. With offices in Melbourne and Brisbane, we support clients across Australia, including major food manufacturers like Nestl and Parmalat.Our expertise extends to hygienic food manufacturing systems for dairy, confectionery, and ready meals, with a focus on handling high-viscosity products such as creams and sauces. We maintain a global knowledge base of packaging equipment suppliers through participation in international exhibitions like Interpack and PackExpo. Our services are designed to optimise efficiency, reduce waste, and align with long-term business goals, ensuring clients achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Services
Project Management
Process Design
Packaging Systems
CAD Design
Strategic Master Planning
Energy Mapping
Equipment Procurement
Capacity Analysis
Team Augmentation
Process Flow Development
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 28 years of experience in food industry engineering projects.
- Our team includes specialists in hygienic food manufacturing systems.
- We provide tailored project management from concept to delivery.
- We maintain global supplier knowledge through international trade events.
- Our solutions prioritise efficiency, sustainability, and cost control.
Services
Project Management
Metromotion provides flexible, cost-efficient project management tailored to client needs. Our services include transparent capital estimation, financial analysis, and end-to-end execution from concept development to commissioning. We ensure projects align with long-term business goals while optimising efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Process Design
Our team designs hygienic food manufacturing systems for dairy, confectionery, and ready meals. Specialising in high-viscosity products like creams and sauces, we deliver installations that enhance operational efficiency. Services include P&ID development, bottleneck analysis, and integration of automation solutions.
Packaging Systems
We offer specialist packaging system design and project management for FMCG clients. With global supplier expertise, we develop lines for food and beverage sectors. Our knowledge is maintained through attendance at international exhibitions like Interpack and PackExpo, ensuring cutting-edge solutions.
CAD Design
Metromotion provides in-house 2D and 3D CAD services using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor. We create process instrumentation drawings, factory layouts, and detailed component designs. Our visualisations ensure smooth installations and compliance with building regulations.
Energy Mapping
We conduct energy audits to identify inefficiencies in water, gas, and electricity usage. Our strategies reduce operational costs and support environmental sustainability goals. This service is particularly valuable for food and beverage facilities seeking to lower utility expenses.
People
Gavin Cox
Director - Mechanical Engineer
Gavin Cox leads Metromotion's engineering team with over 25 years of experience in food industry projects. He specialises in process design and project management, ensuring client solutions meet operational and financial goals.
Darren Jackson
Director - Mechanical Engineer
Darren Jackson co-directs Metromotion, focusing on mechanical engineering and client relations. With extensive experience in packaging systems, he ensures projects deliver efficiency and long-term value for food manufacturers.
Darron Proctor
Administrative Manager
Darron Proctor manages Metromotion's administrative operations, ensuring seamless project coordination and client communication. He plays a key role in supporting the engineering team and maintaining business efficiency.
Kaitlyn Waldie
Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
Kaitlyn Waldie contributes expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering for food industry projects. Her work focuses on integrating automation systems and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
Troy Larsen
Mechanical Engineer
Troy Larsen specialises in mechanical engineering for food manufacturing systems. He supports project delivery with technical expertise in equipment design and installation, ensuring optimal performance for clients.
Questions
What industries does Metromotion specialise in?
Metromotion focuses on the food and beverage industry, serving sectors like dairy, confectionery, ready meals, and snack foods with engineering and project management solutions.
How long has Metromotion been in business?
Metromotion has operated since 1995, delivering engineering projects for food manufacturers across Australia and internationally.
Do you offer services outside Melbourne?
Yes, we have a Brisbane office supporting North-Eastern Australia and provide nationwide project management and design services.
What project sizes do you handle?
We work with clients from startups to multinational corporations, managing projects of all sizes in the food manufacturing sector.
How do you ensure project efficiency?
We use 3D CAD visualisations, energy mapping, and bottleneck analysis to optimise processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput without costly equipment upgrades.
Can you assist with automation systems?
Yes, our sister company Metromotion Controls provides electrical design and automation services, including PLC and SCADA systems for food industry applications.
