| Engineering and Distribution
The Group’s applied engineering business specialises in the design and fabrication of process equipment such as pressure vessels, shell and tube heat exchangers and other equipment. Besides distributing parts for the automotive industry, Wearnes also supplies laundry, boiler and washroom equipment and accessories, architectural ceiling and proactive fire protection systems, wall panelling, cladding systems and other equipment for the construction, marine and hospitality industries. It also has a bottled liquefied petroleum gas business and a sand mining business in Australia. Engineering Founded in 1969, Applied Engineering is currently located in Tuas in Singapore and occupies over 34 200 sq m of land with a 100m waterfront for products to be delivered by sea. It specializes in the design and fabrication of process equipment such as pressure vessels, shell & tube heat exchangers and other equipment. It supports the petrochemical, oil and gas industries both in Singapore and the region. With over 120 skilled employees, it has been accredited by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for the design and fabrication pressure vessels with “S”, “U” & “U2” Stamps since 1983. It is also accredited by the National Board (NB) with “R” Stamp since 1999 for the repair and alteration of power boilers and pressure vessels. Equipment Distribution The Group distributes specialised equipment for several industries. Far East Motors distributes replacement OEM spare parts for the automotive industry and repair and servicing equipment for motor vehicle workshops. Polytek Engineering specialises in laundry, boiler and washroom equipment and accessories. The construction and marine industries are serviced by Wealco Equipment which represents established brands such as JCB and Hamilton water jet propulsion. Welmate is a supplier of architectural ceiling and partition systems, fire protection and wall paneling and cladding systems for the construction industry. Gas Distribution SPC Wearnes Pte Ltd is a 50-50 joint venture between Wearnes Gas (Private) Ltd and Singapore Petroleum Venture Pte Ltd (SPC). Established in April 2001, it distributes mainly bottled and some bulk Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to commercial ventures, households and for industrial use in Singapore. It is a strong player in the Singapore LPG market and remains committed to consolidate its core competencies in this sector and will focus on upgrading its distribution network and customer relationship management. Mining The Group’s mining operations are held in a company called Pacific Silica Pty Ltd, incorporated in Australia in 1997. It produces high quality processed silica sands of some 600 000 tonnes per year for commercial and industrial use and supplies the high grade silica to golf courses and to the construction industry. It is situated on 2,437 acres of freehold land in Ninggi in South East Queensland, Australia. Systems Integration O’Connor’s has built its reputation over the years, as a systems integrator of choice for state-of-the-art, high technology content applications and solutions. It has established a brand name throughout Asia for professionalism and expertise in integrating world-class systems in our core areas of broadcasting and multimedia, communications and information technology, security and surveillance, and in offering specialised equipment for a range of high-tech industries. O’Connor’s is a leading provider of engineering systems integration services. It also distributes related products from the world’s leading manufacturers in our core business areas and in our development division. O’Connor’s has an established presence in Asia, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and representative offices in Vietnam and projects and partners in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mongolia and other parts of Asia. In Malaysia, O’Connor’s reputation for consistently delivering quality products and exceptional after sales service support has earned the confidence of its customers. The engineering and technical business in Malaysia is undertaken by O'Connor's Engineering Sdn Bhd, which has its head office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor and branches strategically located in major towns within the country. |
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