The team of experienced engineers and managers at Syngineering have designed, managed and commissioned a wide range of projects in the coal seam gas industry.  These include evaporation dams, feed buffer dams, fuel gas skids, re-injection facilities and water treatment plants.

Whether they are greenfield or brownfield projects, the team from Syngineering can help.

However, we specialise in commissioning “legacy and difficult” projects.  We all have legacy projects that need experienced project  managers to bring them back on plan and in control control.

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“It actually costs less getting Syngineering in to handle the drawings than having our guys do the job!”

Syngineering makes life EASY for Drake Trailers

Drake Trailers are leaders in the industry of designing and building heavy haulage trailers, and to make reliable products they need reliable manufacturing equipment. “We have a constant demand for jigs, stands and lifting gear to assist in production,” Production Supervisor Rob Beattie says.

Drake uses Syngineering to turn their highly specific requirements into shop drawings for RPEQ certified products to use in their 8,650 square metre facility.

Certified gear means peace of mind

Drake’s manufacturing gear is made on site, but in a large and busy work environment dealing with heavy equipment, it has to be of high safety standards. Rob understands the importance of having certified equipment. “Our gear MUST be engineered properly. It isn’t good enough just to make our best judgment,” he says. That’s why he gets Syngineering to take care of the compliance side – putting his mind at ease.

From specific need to working drawings

“We can hand draw a basic sketch of what we need, and give it to Syngineering,” Rob says. “They do up a concept and we can then add/subtract to fine-tune it. From there they produce high quality shop drawings. Each profile, part and bend is well detailed.”

Rob loves the fact that they also devise the cutting list. “Our guys don’t have to dissect the drawings to work out what is needed to make the item,” he says. “So if we need ten of these stands, I can just go to purchasing, and ask them to order me ten lots of that!”

Saving money with reduced downtime

“We have our own engineers on site, but they are so busy doing production stuff,” explains Rob. “Now that we have Syngineering, we don’t have to have to take our own engineers off production work, which would cause a lot of downtime.”

“It actually costs less getting Syngineering in to handle the drawings than having our guys do the job!”

Fast turnaround and excellent service

“Our clients expect us to deliver on time, so fast turnaround is very important,” Rob says. “We also have to keep workflow running smoothly, so we can’t afford to be held up waiting for drawings. Shane and his team always have a good time frame – I’ve never had to chase him.”

“I’ve been using Syngineering for four years and have always found the team to provide good, professional service. I’d certainly recommend them!”

At Syngineering, we’re passionate about providing you with expert design advice and professional engineering drawings. Call us today to discuss your next project.

“We rely on the huge amount of detail the Syngineering team put into their engineering drawings.”

When Paul Curley, Operations Manager at Virginia Sheet Metal requires engineering drawings to fabricate products for his clients, he turns to Syngineering — because he knows they’ll always provide him with quality work.

“Syngineering not only give us detailed drawings, but also an incredibly quick turnaround — so we can deliver for our clients.”

“Often our clients will give us a baseline of what they want with some rough sketches,” he says. “Or sometimes they will have done the drawings, but want us to certify the product to make sure it can take the load. We give these to Shane, then he certifies them and draws them, and then he passes them back to us for fabrication.”

“We deal with Syngineering a lot, as these types of requests are becoming increasingly popular. We usually speak to Shane and the team about two or three times a week. They always give us what we need to get the job done!”

Fast turnaround times

Paul also likes dealing with Syngineering because they give him a competitive edge by delivering drawings promptly. He says: “From other engineers you might have to wait about three weeks — and there is always the danger that you might lose the job if the waiting period is too long.”

“Syngineering not only give us detailed drawings, but also an incredibly quick turnaround — so we can deliver for our clients. Obviously, when working on a job, we can’t go any further until we get the required plans, so we like the fact that working with Syngineering isn’t a bottleneck.”

Increased safety awareness

“Everything must be done properly these days, as safety is increasingly important. For example, we might have to produce a stand that will take 500kg, and it will have to come with the certification plates,” says Paul. “The guys at Syngineering help with every aspect — even specifying the fillet size needed, as well as giving us any other information required for us to spec out the job.”

Comprehensive engineering drawings

“When dealing with Syngineering, we rely on the huge amount of detail they include in their engineering drawings. This includes a complete parts and components list, so our fabricators know exactly what they need to do the job.

“The guys in the shop love it, as it takes all the heartache out of the process! I’d definitely recommend their engineering services to other fabricators.”

At Syngineering, we’re passionate about providing you with expert design advice and professional engineering drawings. Call us today to discuss your next project.

“Shane’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty… that’s what makes working with Syngineering so easy.”

When it comes to equipment certification and design, Process Improvement Manager at OneSteel Reinforcing, Kerry Gray, relies on Syngineering for expert advice.

Fast response

“I’ve been working with Shane Matthews of Syngineering for years, and he’s always been very helpful,” says Kerry.

“When I have a compliancy issue here or at any of our branches — whether it’s a trolley, storage rack or a major piece of infrastructure — I send him a scrap of paper with a few dimensions on it, and I get a beautifully engineered drawing in return. He is very expedient with getting drawings done and I never really have to wait more than two weeks, which from a compliance perspective is very important. I really can’t fault the guy.”

Providing the most cost-effective result

Another aspect of working with Syngineering that Kerry appreciates, is that the team are always looking for the most cost-effective way of designing items for fabrication.

“Because Shane is an expert in his field, he really knows the industry — and is always looking for a way to provide the same result at a lower cost. For example, he often suggests we use materials that are already available rather than starting from scratch, or finds ways to make the same item in a more efficient way.

“Shane has a good eye, and is very knowledgeable. He’s not just an engineer that puts drawings together — he finds the best way to do every job. I can always rely on him to give me fresh ideas for projects and help solve any issues.”

A grounded, hands-on approach

Kerry acknowledges that working with Syngineering is quite different to dealing with many other engineering companies. “Shane provides results much faster than other people I’ve worked with, that’s for sure,” he explains, “and he is also a problem solver by nature. That’s where the difference really lies.”

“Shane doesn’t just draw lines on paper — he’s been on the tools himself, so is able to see things from the fabricator’s perspective. When providing drawings for fabrication he even includes a list of all required components, which reduces cost and can eliminate many potential errors.

He’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty when it really matters. That’s what makes working with Syngineering so easy.”

At Syngineering, we’re passionate about providing you with expert design advice and professional engineering drawings.

Call us today on (07) 3865 6603 today to discuss your next project.