Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Precision Steel Fabrication & Engineering Services
Established in 1954, NEWCO has evolved from a small family workshop into a trusted provider of precision metal fabrication and engineering solutions. Our team of certified boilermakers, welders, and engineers combines decades of experience with state-of-the-art equipment to deliver custom steel, aluminium, and stainless steel projects. We prioritise quality control through ISO 9001 certification, third-party weld inspections, and investments in advanced machinery like CNC brake presses and robotic welders. With facilities in Thomastown since 2000, we serve commercial and industrial clients across Australia, offering end-to-end services from design to finished product. Our commitment to reliability is demonstrated through 60+ years of completed projects, including desalination plants and architectural installations.We maintain transparency through competitive pricing, clear communication, and a one-stop-shop approach that eliminates coordination between multiple suppliers. Our workforce includes trade apprentices and specialists in laser cutting, plate rolling, and structural engineering. We continuously upgrade our capabilities, recently installing robotic welding systems to enhance precision and efficiency. Client satisfaction is ensured through dedicated project management and adherence to strict tolerances. This combination of tradition, technology, and customer focus has made us a preferred partner for complex fabrication challenges.
Services
Steel Fabrication
Aluminium Welding
Laser Cutting
General Engineering
Project Design
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- 60+ years of family-owned fabrication expertise
- ISO 9001-certified quality management systems
- End-to-end engineering solutions under one roof
- State-of-the-art CNC and robotic manufacturing equipment
- Third-party weld inspections for guaranteed standards
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Steel Fabrication
Custom steel fabrication for structural and industrial applications using CNC machinery and Demmeler welding tables. Our capabilities include light to heavy sheet metal work and medium engineering projects. Clients benefit from precision manufacturing, from single components to mass production runs, with materials up to 16mm thickness.
Aluminium Welding
Specialist aluminium welding services using Fronius and WIA equipment for Tig/Mig applications. We handle projects from thin gauge materials to 16mm thick sections. Monthly third-party inspections ensure compliance with SP welding standards. Robotic welding upgrades improve consistency and cost-efficiency for production work.
Laser Cutting
High-accuracy laser cutting for metals and composites up to 20mm steel or 6mm aluminium. Our Adira CNC systems enable complex profiles with etching capabilities for assembly guidance. Applications include architectural components, industrial parts, and prototype development with fast turnaround times for Melbourne-based and national clients.
General Engineering
Full-service engineering solutions including NC brake pressing, guillotining, and plate rolling. We produce custom components using 4m CNC machinery and 10mm capacity rollers. Services extend to band sawing, punching, and drilling for complete project delivery from raw material to finished assemblies.
Project Design
Integrated design-to-production workflow for custom metal projects. Our team collaborates on structural engineering, transformer tanks, and architectural features. We transform client concepts into reality through drafting, prototype development, and quality-controlled manufacturing processes.
People
Jeff James
Owner/Operator
Third-generation metalworker with 30+ years' experience in fabrication and engineering. Succeeded his father Ron James in 2000, overseeing the relocation to Thomastown and expansion of CNC capabilities. Maintains hands-on involvement in project management and client relations.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We work with construction, energy, manufacturing, and architectural sectors, delivering projects from transformer tanks to public art installations.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, our equipment and team manage medium to large engineering works, including desalination plants and commercial infrastructure projects.
Are you ISO certified?
We maintain ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems since 2005.
What materials do you work with?
Specialists in steel, stainless steel, and aluminium fabrication, with capabilities in copper, brass, and composite materials.
Do you offer design assistance?
Yes, our team provides drafting and engineering support from concept development through to finished product.
What's your production capacity?
Our 4m CNC brake press and robotic welding systems handle both one-off prototypes and bulk production runs.
