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25.01.2022 40yr ANNIVERSARY PART 5 Besides running the office Gay was also handy helping with the freight runs. In the early days she obtained her Light Rigid truck licence (4.5t gvm) so she could drive the Mitsubishi truck (Mrs Fuchi as it was affectionately known) on the local and Perth freight runs for items that wouldn’t fit in the ute. In 1998 she gained her Heavy Rigid licence enabling her to be Mikes co-driver for the local and long-distance trailer and freight deliveries. Mik...e taught Gay to drive the Transtar and like anyone who has had family teach them to drive it had its moments!! The longest trip Mike & Gay undertook was across central Australia to Mt Isa to deliver 3 trailers of mining drill pipe and returned home via Kununurra. They had issues with a faulty batch of trailer brake shoes and with the rough roads a trailer suspension failure. After spending hours on the roadside in the remote outback while Mike did repairs, they finally limped into Alice Springs to buy new brake shoes the team back at BRE were very relieved to hear from them! After heavy rains in the Pilbara, they had the rare experience of driving to Port Hedland and back on flooded Great Northern Highway roads. Between Kumarina & Meekatharra and the Auski Roadhouse to Port Hedland they negotiated many detours around closed roads. When the licence categories changed Gay upgraded to a MC Licence (multi-combination) noting she was fine going forward but reversing wasn’t her favourite direction! #BruceRockEngineering #roadtransport #westernaustralia See more

25.01.2022 Another trailer on the road in Queensland. Thanks to Barnsey's Trailer and Truck Sales.

24.01.2022 LONG TRAIN RUNNING Team Star doing a quick Super Quad drop off to Port Hedland. Thanks Again to our good friends and loyal supporters from Campbell Transport.

22.01.2022 Were celebrating our 40th Anniversary and over the next few months well share our journey. The first project for the partnership of Brian Cooper, Dennis Boyanich and Mike & Gay Verhoogt was building a 300m2 workshop at 15 Swan St. The Shire carted the fill and the Apex club laid a concrete floor adding extra thickness in places to level it! Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) opened its doors on 5th Sept 1980. The first years centred on the Wheatbelts agricultural sector with gen...eral repairs, manufacture of ute & truck trays, grain bins, galvanised panel sheep yards, spray booms and farm sheds. Mike & Gay bought Brian & Dennis shareholding in 81 and here began the Verhoogt family journey. RK Ward contracted BRE to supply and erect the steelwork for the Bruce Rock Recreation Centre involving approx. 90t of steel a huge undertaking for Mike, apprentice Brett Nelson & casuals. This paved the way for other large builds starting with haysheds and the Merredin Truck Centre. Mike toiled away in the workshop, Gay, a registered nurse, ran the office and after Damion was born (May 81) also did the weekend night shift at the local hospital! For many years Mike minded the boys during weekends and they went to the workshop with Gay during the week a typical family business of the day! See more

22.01.2022 40yr ANNIVERSARY PART 2 Materials in the early years were freighted to Bruce Rock by rail and delivered to BRE by local carrier Norm Gillard. With the need to cart fabricated steel and construction equipment the first truck was purchased - a Mercedes 1924 single drive prime mover & with a Freighter 38ft tandem axle trailer. BRE was carting steel and added building products such as mesh and cement to their stock list. The weekly run from Perth involved carting bricks along w...ith freight for the local Wesfarmers agent. To assist with the freight handling & construction Mike built a crane/telehandler using the engine & gearbox from a Landcruiser that had spent its short life of 18mths underground at the Agnew goldmine. Truck front & tractor rear axles, chassis fabricated by BRE and topped off with rear & slew steering! The Merc served BRE well and in 87 was replaced with the K124 Kenworth. Mike rebuilt the trailer to 12.5m with new sides, floor, and new triaxle suspension. The Kenworth was ideal for carting hay and at the height of the wool season there were up to 3 trips a week to Fremantle. Bales were roped down, a tarp added if it looked like rain and tying off a load took a whole lot longer than it does today! #brucerockengineering #transport #wheatbelt #westernaustralia #kenworth #mercedestruck

20.01.2022 BRUCE ROCK ENGINEERING will be at the Mingenew EXPO! Come along to meet Dan and his team from our Geraldton workshop on Friday 18th Sept, 1-8pm at the Polocrosse grounds. Check out the latest Grain Tippers on display, let us show you our full range of Trailers and get a glimpse of the latest in transport technology soon to be manufactured here in the Midwest!! #mingenewexpo #brucerockengineering #geraldton

20.01.2022 BRUCE ROCK ENGINEERING COLD CORE MSC REFRIGERATED TRAILER (-30DEG) The Australian built Wabash National Composite Technology is available in 22 pallet road train lead, 24 pallet single and 12 pallet rollback lead, featuring: Single piece moulded structural composite panels Full length Strenx 700 ultra-high tensile chassis providing high strength and low tare... Double stainless lock rods, stainless steel rear frame, mill bright alloy extrusions, polished stainless trims at front, F-track and double loader rails inside Stock available now in WA and VIC. Contact our sales team to enquire: 1300 611 253 #transportlogistics #thermoking #brucerockengineering

19.01.2022 Looking for a rewarding challenge with an industry leader? We are hiring at our Bruce Rock, Welshpool, Forrestfield and Port Hedland sites. Click on this link to view our vacancies and apply: https://brucerockengineering.com.au/careers/vacancies/ We offer a competitive remuneration package and excellent working conditions with Residential and Drive-In/Drive-Out opportunities available at some of our sites. #BruceRockEngineering #WAJobs #wheatbeltjobs #workandwander

19.01.2022 SIDE TIPPERS ON THE MOVE Another set of side tippers hit the road. Thanks to Jamieson for their continued support. #BruceRockEngineering #roadtransport... #westernaustralia #manufacturingjobs See more

18.01.2022 BIGGER FOOTPRINT FOR BRE Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) has expanded its number of Western Australian facilities to five with the acquisition of D-Trans Motor Body Builders in Geraldton. With existing facilities in Bruce Rock, Forrestfield, Welshpool and Port Hedland, our footprint across the state is extensive.... Managing Director, Damion Verhoogt says the acquisition is a key element of the BRE growth strategy. It complements our existing service offering and extends our reach into Geraldton and the Midwest where we will operate as the sole heavy trailer OEM in the area. The facility will be rebranded as Bruce Rock Engineering Geraldton and operate primarily as a sales, spare parts, repairs and maintenance, and support centre for existing and future customers in the region. Read more here: https://brucerockengineering.com.au/bre-expands-wa-footpri/

18.01.2022 ALL THE RIGHT CURVES TAREX end tipper from 5.8 ton tare Begs the question why buy an alloy quarry tipper.... 4mm HARDOX units in stock Melbourne and Perth

17.01.2022 BUILDING AND DELIVERING PRE-FAB SERVICE PITS In partnership with Evolving Workshop Technologies (EWT), we recently delivered two prefabricated in-ground service pits to Wyndham in northern WA. The prefabrication of these steel service pits at our Forrestfield workshop significantly reduces onsite construction time. ... Read the full article on Trailer Magazine: https://www.trailermag.com.au//bruce-rock-engineering-buil Evolving Workshop Technologies: https://www.ewtplatforms.com/ To find out more about our prefabricated service pits, please call: 1300 611 253 #BruceRockEngineering #RoadTransport #TruckingAustralia

16.01.2022 LAID BACK LUXURY Our BRE Transport Department has unveiled their new custom drop deck trailer with plenty of cool stuff on board. Most importantly our new Lay Flat Ramps which are now available across our entire drop deck and widener range. Its also rolling on SAF INTRA with lift axle, central tyre inflation and of course ALCOA rims. ... Enough about ours maybe its time to talk about your next trailer. See more

16.01.2022 Today across all our sites we participated in R U OK Day. We focused on the importance of mental health and talking to each other when times get tough. Here at BRE we have a strong focus on looking out for each other and asking the question ... R U OK? Our managers cooked everyone lunch and we finished off with these #ruokday #mentalhealthawareness #brucerockengineering

15.01.2022 SUPER CHILLED Very cool equipment inside and out. DCG Refrigerated Transport Solutions know how to impress with immaculate presentation of their equipment. Our Cold Core MSC van delivers exceptional performance from a thermal and low tare weight perspective.... Thanks again to Damien Cole Group for their support.

15.01.2022 40yr ANNIVERSARY Part 4 The Leonora Central Hotel was burnt in ’92 and due to its heritage listing the still standing original brick façade was to be saved. In ’93 the Kenworth was packed up and Mike headed to Leonora to install the steelwork for the roof and stabilisation of the brickwork she’s still standing strong today at 117yrs! In April ’93 space in the MAG Wheels building was rented to Ian (Blue) Gillett where he operated Elders Gillett Agencies for the following ...5 years providing invaluable services to the central wheatbelt. The International Transtar 4700 arrived in the yard in ’95, one of the first tri-tri ‘B’ double combinations on the road! She was traded in for a new model in ’98 and Mike built the pocket road train with a tri dolly. BRE supplied the steel, cement and assisted with the internal fit out for the Bruce Rock Seed Cleaners build in ‘98. Built by John & David Kevill this seed cleaning, grading & dressing facility incorporates a unique method of seed cleaning and grading using gravity tables innovations of the Wheatbelt! Meanwhile the 3 boys were busy honing their skills with Keenan at the wheel of the Kenworth, Brenton & Damion on the welder check out the photo of Damion’s first trailer build! #BruceRockEngineering #InternationalTranstar #Wheatbelt #WAFarmers

15.01.2022 OUT FOR A STROLL Stretching the legs on our new aluminium grain tippers. Big cubes and light tare weight as standard. In stock now and available to custom specification also.... Please call our BRE Team for further details. See more

15.01.2022 Please support our small businesses when you can ... dont forget to distance though!

15.01.2022 Driving For Change Damion Verhoogt, Managing Director of Bruce Rock Engineering, will be a guest speaker at the Driving for Change forum being held in Bruce Rock, Wed 18th March 2020. This free event is the first in the series of Innovation Conversations being presented by RDA Wheatbelt Inc and the Wheatbelt Development Commission to explore regional opportunities, highlight current initiatives and generate conversations around transport innovations, autonomous vehicles, t...echnology and infrastructure. At the conclusion of the speakers, including Julian Gomez RAC WA, and Steve Atkinson Main Roads Western Australia, there will be a panel discussion and questions, lunch and then an opportunity to tour our Bruce Rock Engineering workshops. To find out more information and to register before 4th March, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/innovation-conversations-dr

14.01.2022 CREATING LONG TERM PARTNERSHIPS Meeting the needs of customers across Australia and our ability to manufacture custom trailers with outstanding durability, high standard specification and light tare weights has enabled us to build long term partnerships with many of our clients. Long term customer, Jamie Belfield of J&K Belfield has been an advocate of BRE trailers for much of his career in serving the needs of the vast WA agricultural industry. His loyalty lies in our abilit...y to tick all the boxes in manufacturing high strength and low tare tippers. The good thing about BRE is that they have a thorough understanding of the industry in which I operate and the flexibility to build the trailers to my specific requirements, he explained. Thanks for your ongoing support Jamie! Read the full article in Trailer Magazine: https://www.trailermag.com.au//arti/standing-on-solid-rock

14.01.2022 WELL RED Standing out on the road is not a problem for Colemans impressive new red tanker combination. BRE Group are always proud to be associated with Colemans Transport providing equipment solutions for their diverse operation. Thanks to the Coleman team for partnering with BRE once again.... #BruceRockEngineering #WesternAustralia #BulkTransport

14.01.2022 READY TO ROLL Heres a bit more gear heading to QLD. Ison Haulage up front with the 7800 for a smooth journey to Rockhampton.... Talk to Barnseys Trailer and Truck Sales if you need Bruce Rock Engineering equipment up that way.

12.01.2022 NEW B-QUIN HITS THE ROAD Manufactured specifically for MLG Oz Kalgoorlie, the B-quin is believed to be the first of its kind in Australia. The PBS approved combination of five 20ft skel trailers features an impressively low tare rate of just 34 tonnes for the entire combination, optimising nickel haulage efficiency on its 24/7 run between Esperance and Ravensthorpe. ... Over the six month project, our engineers found innovative solutions for the challenging requirements of the build, including achieving the regulation swept path and weight distribution goals. Read more about the features of our first B-quin manufacture in Trailer Magazine: https://www.trailermag.com.au/b-quin-sets-new-standards-in/

12.01.2022 HOME DELIVERY Its great to know in these times we can still deliver essential services. Manufacturing supporting transport supporting agriculture.... Thanks to JJ & MD Arthur from Melrose SA for their support. Glad we could offer a door to door service and hope you enjoy using your new trailers.

12.01.2022 40yr ANNIVERSARY Part 4 The Leonora Central Hotel was burnt in 92 and due to its heritage listing the still standing original brick faade was to be saved. In 93 the Kenworth was packed up and Mike headed to Leonora to install the steelwork for the roof and stabilisation of the brickwork shes still standing strong today at 117yrs! In April 93 space in the MAG Wheels building was rented to Ian (Blue) Gillett where he operated Elders Gillett Agencies for the following ...5 years providing invaluable services to the central wheatbelt. The International Transtar 4700 arrived in the yard in 95, one of the first tri-tri B double combinations on the road! She was traded in for a new model in 98 and Mike built the pocket road train with a tri dolly. BRE supplied the steel, cement and assisted with the internal fit out for the Bruce Rock Seed Cleaners build in 98. Built by John & David Kevill this seed cleaning, grading & dressing facility incorporates a unique method of seed cleaning and grading using gravity tables innovations of the Wheatbelt! Meanwhile the 3 boys were busy honing their skills with Keenan at the wheel of the Kenworth, Brenton & Damion on the welder check out the photo of Damions first trailer build! #BruceRockEngineering #InternationalTranstar #Wheatbelt #WAFarmers

11.01.2022 WERE HIRING! As we continue to grow and expand operations across our five facilities, we are seeking a number of key personnel to Rock Up! and join our team. Boilermakers and vehicle bodybuilders Geraldton... Storeperson Bruce Rock Spray Painter Bruce Rock Workshop Supervisor Port Hedland Heavy Diesel Mechanic Port Hedland Boilermaker/ Bodybuilders (expression of interest) Forrestfield Autodesk Vault Consultant Forrestfield To find out more and to apply, visit: https://brucerockengineering.com.au/careers/vacancies/

09.01.2022 STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY Powering into our 40th year of operations in 2020, the key to BREs success has been developing equipment that meets or exceeds client expectations. Managing Director Damion Verhoogt, explained in a recent Trailer Magazine article that It is really up to us to show our point of difference and when a prospective client sees our equipment for the first time, they have an appreciation of the quality and innovation that is being delivered.... Following the acquisition of Geraldton-based business, D-Trans - bringing our West Coast facilities to five - there can be no doubt that BRE now has the largest footprint of any trailer manufacturer in WA. Michael Booker, Sales Manager, has joined our East Coast team and is based in Victoria. A 14-year industry veteran, Michael provides trailer consultation, quotations and delivery to new and existing customers. Read the article in full here: https://www.trailermag.com.au//artic/strength-in-diversity

09.01.2022 DELIVER EVERY DAY Bruce Rock Engineering are proud to be associated with delivering new trailing equipment solutions to Bis. These units are fitted with a host of features enhancing safety for operators and road users alike. ... Thanks to the Bis team for supporting local manufacturing here in WA.

09.01.2022 Another trailer on the road in Queensland. Thanks to Barnseys Trailer and Truck Sales.

08.01.2022 EQUIPMENT COMING OUT OF GERALDTON These are just a couple of fit outs from our Geraldton Division #BruceRockEngineering #WesternAustralia... #Geraldton See more

08.01.2022 40yr ANNIVERSARY PART 5 Besides running the office Gay was also handy helping with the freight runs. In the early days she obtained her Light Rigid truck licence (4.5t gvm) so she could drive the Mitsubishi truck (Mrs Fuchi as it was affectionately known) on the local and Perth freight runs for items that wouldnt fit in the ute. In 1998 she gained her Heavy Rigid licence enabling her to be Mikes co-driver for the local and long-distance trailer and freight deliveries. Mik...e taught Gay to drive the Transtar and like anyone who has had family teach them to drive it had its moments!! The longest trip Mike & Gay undertook was across central Australia to Mt Isa to deliver 3 trailers of mining drill pipe and returned home via Kununurra. They had issues with a faulty batch of trailer brake shoes and with the rough roads a trailer suspension failure. After spending hours on the roadside in the remote outback while Mike did repairs, they finally limped into Alice Springs to buy new brake shoes the team back at BRE were very relieved to hear from them! After heavy rains in the Pilbara, they had the rare experience of driving to Port Hedland and back on flooded Great Northern Highway roads. Between Kumarina & Meekatharra and the Auski Roadhouse to Port Hedland they negotiated many detours around closed roads. When the licence categories changed Gay upgraded to a MC Licence (multi-combination) noting she was fine going forward but reversing wasnt her favourite direction! #BruceRockEngineering #roadtransport #westernaustralia See more

08.01.2022 EXTEND YOUR WEEKEND Got a long load? Check out our extendable flat top. Available in stock or let us build to your specification in flat top or drop deck configuration ... Have a TRUE BLUE Australia Day from the Bruce Rock Team

07.01.2022 DRESSED TO IMPRESS Thanks to the Starcevich Family from Cramphorne Farms Muntadgin. So glad we could exceed your expectations with this new grain tipper set delivered by our Bruce Rock Team. Certainly great to work with local people and even after 40 years in the business we are still helping our community and clients who got us started.... Its very satisfying and we are grateful to all of our customers from Regional and Wheatbelt WA for their continued support. #BruceRockEngineering #Wheatbelt #RoadTransport

06.01.2022 EXPANDING VIC, NSW & TAS OFFERINGS When manufacturing our trailers, we have adopted numerous engineering practices and utilise high and ultra-high tensile steels for our trailer chassis designs to enable maximum strength with minimal weight. Following the success of this approach in WA, with our personalised service and high quality products, we are continually expanding our services in the eastern states and Tasmania. Regional Sales Manager and trailer industry sales veteran..., Michael Booker is keen to raise awareness of Bruce Rock Engineering and to showcase the efficiency and quality advantages of the range. Among our diverse range of products, Michael is keen to demonstrate the Cold Core MSC range, which offers outstanding thermal efficiency, the tri-axle drop deck widener which features a light tare weight and the availability of fold down ramps to enhance aerodynamics as well as our range of tippers, which feature an innovative radius floor design. Find out more about our full range of products: https://brucerockengineering.com.au/products/ Read the full article on Trailer Magazine: https://www.trailermag.com.au/featur/article/national-pride #BruceRockEngineering #RoadTransport #Trailers

06.01.2022 WERE HIRING! Rock Up! and become a member of the Bruce Rock Engineering team! We are currently recruiting for a number of positions across three of our locations: ... Bruce Rock Fabrication Foreman Tyre Fitter Assembly Technician Boilermaker / Bodybuilder Storeperson Assembly Foreperson Geraldton Boilermakers Port Hedland HD Mechanic Paramount to our success is our people. We have a strong team culture across all of our facilities, bound by our values Respect, Integrity and Fairness. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is diverse and offers opportunities for development, encouraging our employees to reach their full potential. Family friendly rosters are available at all our facilities, including local, drive in drive out and FIFO options. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.seek.com.au/Bruce-Rock-Engineering-jobs #BruceRockEngineering #roadtransport #manufacturingjobs #recruitment

05.01.2022 WEIGH UP YOUR OPTIONS Our latest Deck Widener just rolled over the weighbridge. With 4.2m widening decks, Bi-Fold Ramps and Hardox deck, its still only 10.4 Ton!... 45ft in stock now, with our 48ft unit completing soon. Contact the BRE Team for full specifications and pricing.

04.01.2022 BRE awarded Regional Grant to assist with building new workshop in Bruce Rock Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) has received grant funding of $150,000 to support the building of a new workshop at its Bruce Rock facility. The funding is from the Regional Economic Development Grants (RED Grants) program, a $28.8 million (over five years) State Government initiative that invests in community driven projects to stimulate economic growth and development in regional Western Australia. ...Our application for funding was submitted to the Wheatbelt Development Commission. The grant will assist BRE to streamline and expand production, generate new job and training opportunities and provide local employees with long-term secure employment. Read more: https://brucerockengineering.com.au/red-grant-success/

03.01.2022 WELL RED Standing out on the road is not a problem for Colemans impressive new red tanker combination. BRE Group are always proud to be associated with Colemans Transport providing equipment solutions for their diverse operation. Thanks to the Coleman team for partnering with BRE once again.... #BruceRockEngineering #WesternAustralia #BulkTransport

03.01.2022 40yr ANNIVERSARY PART 3 Design and manufacture of the first BRE grain tipper is yet another demonstration of Mikes ability to look at an issue and solve it After we bought the Kenworth, I hired a tipper and used it to cart grain for several clients. It had a flat floor with a small radius curve, straight sides, a big wide top RHS and the floor used to sag over the rails and the sides would bow outwards when tipping so that the body looked like it could break in half. I ...thought that if we could make a body that was more like a cylinder we would have more strength and less weight. So the first grain semi-tipper was built in 88, trialled for a few months, sold to Alan Sedgwick and it now resides with Ray (Alans son). At 32yrs old its still going strong and was in our Welshpool workshop for maintenance 2 months ago! In 89 Mike & Gay ventured into the tyre business opening MAG Wheels in a shed (now Landmarks) purchased from Mick Nelson on Dampier St. With the addition of MAG Wheels and to accommodate the growing business a larger workshop was needed. Building of the new shed and office adjacent to the workshop at 15 Swan St was completed in Dec 90. MAG Wheels moved in, there was a bay for assembly and painting and, for the moment, plenty of space for the staff of 5. #roadtransport #westernaustralia #wheatbelt #BruceRockEngineering

02.01.2022 BRUCE ROCK ENGINEERING COLD CORE MSC REFRIGERATED TRAILER (-30DEG) The Australian built Wabash National Composite Technology is available in 22 pallet road train lead, 24 pallet single and 12 pallet rollback lead, featuring: Single piece moulded structural composite panels Full length Strenx 700 ultra-high tensile chassis providing high strength and low tare... Double stainless lock rods, stainless steel rear frame, mill bright alloy extrusions, polished stainless trims at front, F-track and double loader rails inside Stock available now in WA and VIC. Contact our sales team to enquire: 1300 611 253 #transportlogistics #thermoking #brucerockengineering

02.01.2022 Looking for a rewarding challenge with an industry leader? We are hiring at our Bruce Rock, Welshpool, Forrestfield and Port Hedland sites. Click on this link to view our vacancies and apply: https://brucerockengineering.com.au/careers/vacancies/ We offer a competitive remuneration package and excellent working conditions with Residential and Drive-In/Drive-Out opportunities available at some of our sites. #BruceRockEngineering #WAJobs #wheatbeltjobs #workandwander

02.01.2022 TAKE A TIP Ready for the taking we have EVOLUTION Side Tippers back in stock. Featuring HARDOX 4mm body with spring or airbag suspension units available. Available Melbourne and Adelaide March 2020 with delivery to all states available... Call us up for more details or to get a custom build of your own 08 90611253 See more

01.01.2022 BRE Coldcore Demo now in Melbourne, keep an eye out on Melbourne roads over the next few months for our Demo Freezer Van. For any expressions of interest or Enquiries please call Michael Booker on 0438 101 673

01.01.2022 RAMP IT UP Arriving soon more Ramp Trailers, Deck Wideners and Drop Decks. Be quick to get one hot off the press.