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AusPress confirms business alliance with Varivane UK

16/07/20210

Since 1984, Marine Equipment International (MEI) had been supplying the Royal Australian Navy and contractors quality equipment and solutions. Since our Acquisition of MEI in mid 2020, AusPress have further grown our exposure into the marine sector and we are pleased to further cement our business alliance with Varivane UK – who have been operating with the Naval sector globally since 1962.

Varivane have unparalleled experience in the design and manufacture of marine furniture, and have developed a world-class reputation for quality standards and the wide variety of services that they offer. Couple this with the range of marine products already offered by AusPress and we can now further extend our already extensive product packaging

Varivane have completed work for all Naval Vessels; including; QEC Carriers, Type 26 Frigates Type 45 Destroyers, HMS Bulwark, HMS Albion, HMS Ocean, Type 22 & Type 23 Frigates, Type 42 Destroyers, River Boat Class, OPV, RFA Vessels and the decommissioned Ark Royal, Illustrious & Invincible Aircraft Carriers.

Varivane is the design authority, OEM and prime contractor to BAE, Babcock and the Royal Navy for:
–  Ships Furniture
–  Ammunition and Decoy Stowage Lockers
–  Security Containers

They are also the preferred supplier thorough consortiums and partnerships for:
–  Ships Medical Theatre Equipment
–  Smoke, Fire & Blackout Curtains
–  Mattresses
– Ships Upholstery

Varivane have supported the Royal Navy fleet (UK) for over 30 years, for new-build projects, ship support and refurbishment, holding the enabling contract from the UK Ministry of Defence for the manufacture and supply of furniture to Royal Navy vessels. Their expertise in this field is second to none. 

Variavne are currently assisting the Ministry of Defence in updating its furniture designs, including an upgrade of equipment in the existing fleet and the improvement of equipment on new-build vessels. A new generation of furniture is currently in development, based on the proven technical criteria and ergonomics of NES128, but updated to an improved and more modern aesthetic standard.

AusPress, in close consultation with Varivane will continue to support the Australian marine industry well into the future.

For more information, visit our products page or contact us.

General News

AusPress acquires MEI assets

11/05/20200

We are excited to announce that AusPress Systems Pty Ltd (AusPress) has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Marine Equipment International (MEI) under a new entity AusPress MEI Pty Ltd (APMEI) effective 11th May 2020.

MEI has been a leading supplier into the Australian marine industry since 1984 and has a long and enviable record of supplying quality products to the Marine (both Defence and Commercial), Industrial, Offshore, Energy, Mining and Engineering industries and in particular supply of specialist products to the Australian Navy and its prime contractors.

AusPress has been supplying quality Stainless Steel drainage and pressure products across Australia and New Zealand to the Commercial, Industrial, Medical, Resources, Mining, Marine and Food Processing industries since 1992.

This new arrangement will offer MEI customers a greater range of products (including copper press, tooling, Stainless Drainage and Polypropylene Civil Drainage) as well as a truly national distribution service with sales staff and technical support in each state. It will offer AusPress customers additional support and products in the marine sector as well as a second distribution centre in Sydney.

“This is an exciting time for both companies” said Jason Nelson, General Manger of AusPress and AusPress MEI. “MEI has such a fantastic reputation in the marine sector and has developed a large customer base. This acquisition will allow AusPress to further develop the MEI business by tapping into AusPress’ national coverage. At the same time, it gives AusPress’ customers on the East Coast an additional dispatch point with a warehouse in Fairfield, NSW ensuring faster product delivery times”

All enquiries for AusPress should continue to [email protected]

All enquiries for MEI should now be directed to [email protected]

For local sales or technical enquiries, please contract your local representative:

New South Wales:            Michael Donaldson           0430 303 623

Queensland:                       Payam Salehi                      0425 567 237

Queensland:                       Ray McMurray                  0433 114 999

South Australia:                Paul Lanthois                     0425 567 247

Victoria:                              Anthony McGrath             0424 325 533

Western Australia:           Shaun Tuppin                     0433 502 350

AusPress began in 1992 and was originally trading as “Blucher Australia Pty Ltd” Growing organically for more than 25 years, AusPress has become the market leader in stainless steel drainage and pressure pipes specialising in Food Processing applications such as Dairies, Abattoirs, Wineries and Breweries.
AusPress now supplies a much wider array of products from Stainless Steel channels, pipes and fittings to Stainless Steel pressure pipes and fittings as well as Copper Press fittings, tooling solutions and Polypropylene Drainage pipes and fittings. Our products are now used extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand in Constructions, mining, marine and various industrial applications.

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