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Mine shutdown — lockout tagout The Kingspan Water Tanks advantage Greener Groundwork HK Calibration-Leading experts in calibration Connect with the best WT Hydraulics and Festo Join Forces to Revolutionise Mining and Industrial Automation Putzmeister Geokret Scanner Tecweigh-Custom engineered weightometers & other weighing solutions Doing it the Rightway Take control of your operations with PROTOBLAST Screening Solutions for Australian Mining Transforming pump performance monitoring Innovation and technology: pillars of efficient mining Specialised equipment solutions for mining and material handling, above and below ground Real training, real impact RINGSPANN-Your benefit is our motivation Specialised equipment solutions for mining and material handling, above and below ground Bruce Avery Transport Ringspann Control your fleet with Geotab Future Engineering Engineering solutions for field applications Hawk extra heavy-duty machinery SANDVIK Groundwave Drilling Services THE CHOICE IN SCREENING TECHNOLOGY Gold, gold, gold Put more and better data to work for you Introducing Megamec Eagle Forklifts Keep Your Wheels Turning Robowash – Automatic Parts Cleaning System Stop rollaways in their tracks Australian Floating Decks – Professional Services Next generation lighting with JLG SureLift: taking you to new heights in crane hire Providing reliable solutions to Whitehaven Industry-first Layflat Hose Technical Manual Launch Sergate and Toyota to the rescue Australian tough grader blades Vansite hire fleet now in WA Turn-key hire: Mobile Accommodation Camps The Ensham Experts Survive the drive Minesite ready vehicle specialists Toughness you can trust ARB StealthBar Keep your crew cool Next generation lighting with JLG Steuler expands your horizons Expertise and precision with CMI Trusted to power Australia’s toughest mines Whitehaven’s crane and heavy haulage professionals J&S Engineering – Integrity & Excellence The shovel-shutdown experts When Every Hour Counts Austral Technologies – Hits the spot when it comes to longevity Turning waste into wealth Henry Plant & Equipment – Drawing on 90 years of Experience to provide Earthmoving Services Nationwide Complete Civil & Mining Solutions (CCMS) RosterPro — Unlock your workforce ADT Security Motherwell Automation: The new SCADA This just in: The Buddie System Sydney Rope Supplies McLanahan Kado Muir’s online course for miners CKC Equipment Precision CNC Machining for mining Coal hard facts Unlock peak performance A new dawn for Ensham mine Ore inspiring: Rio Tinto’s boost to keep ore flowing PNG Expo’s unmissable return Lumsden Point development Freightplus: Bringing big things to the mining industry Australia’s future, fuelled by phosphate Mining Matters Greatland gears up for ASX Toyota: part of the FleetCrew Boddington’s gold-plated future Barton builds up for South Australian gold rush The sold out 2025 MRE Conference Not an automotive supplier Tough as tungsten Maskill undercarriage solutions Aussie jetters & hydroblasters… the pressure is on! Engineering Buoyancy – How Coerco redefines liquid control for mining success The Australian Mining Review June 2025 Edition Mining icons

J&S Engineering – Integrity and excellence

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J&S Engineering & Maintenance stands as a testament to over three decades of unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and industry leadership. As a proudly family-owned business, J&S Engineering has cultivated a reputation for delivering comprehensive engineering solutions to the mining sector. 

Drillrod shop: manufacturing and reclamation excellence

Catering to the demanding needs of blasthole drilling operations, J&S Engineering’s drillrod shop specialises in the manufacture and reclamation of drill consumables. The facility produces a comprehensive range of drill rods up to 8 5/8 OD, including alloy rods upon request.  

The shop offers patented bolt-on saver subs, top and bit subs, alloy bull shaft clamps, extended bull shafts, spiral-bladed reamers, water separators and triple-race hardened deck bushes. This division ensures rapid turnaround times for both standard and custom components, minimising downtime for clients. 

Heavy fabrication shop: robust structural solutions

The heavy fabrication shop is equipped to handle large-scale industrial projects. J&S specialise in refurbishing large earth moving components such as track frames, car bodies, booms, sticks and buckets.  

Utilising advanced welding and fabrication techniques, the team ensures that each project meets stringent quality standards and is delivered on time. This division plays a crucial role in extending the operational lifespan of critical mining and earthmoving equipment. 

Machining shop: precision engineering capabilities

Equipped with cutting-edge machinery, including a 10 metre Soraluce with a 40t rotating table, two horizontal borers, a vertical borer and a metal spray facility, the extensive CNC and manual machining facility is at the core of operations.  

This allows for efficient and precise manufacturing and remanufacturing of large components such as dozer and excavator track frames, equaliser bars, hubs and spindles. 

Blast and paint shop: customised surface treatment

J&S Engineering’s blast and paint shop offers a state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare and protect assets for extended service life. The facility boasts a 12.5m long, 6m wide and 5m high chamber, equipped with advanced abrasive blasting technology to ensure thorough surface preparation.  

Components undergo meticulous painting processes by trade qualified painters with NACE level one and two coating inspectors. J&S utilise all blast and paint testing equipment to ensure the team meet specifications required. 

J&S exemplifies the pinnacle of heavy engineering excellence in the mining industry, delivering integrated solutions that meet the diverse needs of its clientele.  

With a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity and customer satisfaction, J&S Engineering continues to set industry benchmarks, ensuring the longevity and reliability of critical industrial equipment across the mining sector.