Company Research Report: Abrasive Blasting Service & Supplies Pty Ltd (ABSS)
Company Overview
Name of the Company
Abrasive Blasting Service & Supplies Pty Ltd (ABSS)
Mission of the Company
- Committed to assisting customers by providing comprehensive, economical, and engineered solutions.
- Committed to providing a safe and pleasant work environment.
- Through a Global Partner Network, ABSS aims to provide the best equipment and solutions available in the world.
- Aspires to be established as the premier choice supplier for products and engineering solutions in abrasive sandblasting and shot peening industries.
Founded
1989
Founders
No information is available
Key People
- Aaron Williams - CEO and Surface Prep Equipment Specialist
- John Bellato - Company Owner
- Jenny Harris - Customer Service Manager & Technical Product Support
- Louie Arendse - Business Development Manager ABSS Vic
Headquarters
18 Beckett Avenue, Keilor East, Victoria, Australia, 3033
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
Revenue
No information is available
Known for
- Known for designing, engineering, and manufacturing abrasive blast cleaning and shot peening solutions.
Products
Main Products
ABSS offers a wide array of abrasive blasting equipment, systems, and accessories:
Abrasive Blast Cabinets
1. Abrasive Pressure Blast Cabinets
- High-level description: Cabinets that use high-pressure to deliver blasting media for surface preparation.
- Key features: Efficient blasting, versatile applications, safety features.
2. Abrasive Suction Blast Cabinets
- High-level description: Cabinets that utilize suction to draw abrasive media to the blast gun.
- Key features: Lower initial cost, suitable for light duty applications.
3. Conversion Kits & Accessories
- High-level description: Kits to convert existing cabinets to enhanced blasting models.
- Key features: Upgrade options, additional add-ons for functionality.
4. Replacement Parts & Suction Guns
- High-level description: Essential parts and tools to maintain and operate blast cabinets.
- Key features: Durability, ease of replacement.
Abrasive Blasting Machines
1. Performance Blast Pot Range
- High-level description: High-performance blast pots for heavy industrial use.
- Key features: Robust construction, efficient media flow control.
2. ABSS Blast Pot Packages
- High-level description: Complete package solutions that include blast pots and necessary accessories.
- Key features: Comprehensive, ready-to-use packages, flexible configurations.
3. Soda Blasting Equipment
- High-level description: Specialized equipment for gentle soda blasting applications.
- Key features: Non-abrasive cleaning, environmentally-friendly media.
4. Spare Parts for Blast Pots
- High-level description: Spare parts to maintain peak performance of blast pots.
- Key features: High-quality components, various available parts.
Abrasive Media
1. Aluminium Oxide, Cast Steel Shot, Ceramic Bead, Cut Wire, Garnet Almandine, Glass Beads, Steel Grit, Granulated Plastic
- High-level description: Different types of abrasive media catering to various blasting requirements.
- Key features: High-quality, varied abrasiveness levels, specific use cases.
Operator Safety
1. Blast Helmets (Nova 2000, Nova 3)
- High-level description: Safety helmets specifically designed for abrasive blasting.
- Key features: Durability, comfort, extensive protection, replaceable lenses.
2. Breathing Filtration Systems
- High-level description: Systems to ensure clean and safe breathing air.
- Key features: Effective filtration, compatibility with blast helmets.
3. Climate Control and Safety Equipment
- High-level description: Equipment enhancing safety and comfort.
- Key features: Climate control systems, high safety standards.
Recent Developments
New Products Launched
1. October 2024 Training Announcement – AMPP Industrial Coating Applicator (ICA)
- Location: 42 Lillee Cres, Tullamarine VIC 3043
- Description: One full week (40 hours) of industrial blasting and spraying content.
- Key Features: 17 lessons, 7 labs workshops, AMPP Certificate of Completion, Professional Development Hours (PDH) credits.
Recent Partnerships
1. Partnership with Heavy Minerals Limited
- Description: ABSS has become a founding distributor of 15,000 tpa of Heavy's Garnet.
- Key Features: Significantly supports Heavy's Port Gregory Garnet Project in Western Australia.
2. Collaborative Agreement with NPDI
- Description: Comprehensive collaboration to advance industrial blasting and painting education across Australia.
- Key Features: Establishes nationally recognized training, supports MSM30216 Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application.
Additional Developments
1. Exhibition at Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition in 2024
- Description: ABSS exhibited surface preparation equipment solutions, including portable blast equipment, blast rooms, turbine machines, and cabinets.
- Key Features: Supports Australian sovereign defense force manufacturing industry.
2. AMPP Industrial Coating Applicator (ICA) Program Completion
- Description: Successful completion of week-long training sessions involving participant companies like Melbourne Sandblasting & Spray, Veolia, and Syntech.
- Key Features: Hands-on workshops, comprehensive abrasive blasting, and coating training.
3. Garnet Testing & Quality Control Recommendations
- Description: Recommendations for testing blast media quality such as Visual Vial Test and Soluble Conductivity Test.
- Key Features: ASTM standard tests, ensuring high-quality abrasives before application.