News & Milestones

Building Australia's
Gearmotor Supply
For Over Fifteen Years

A running record of major project wins, agency appointments, facility expansions and team milestones at Motordrives Australia. From our first Transtecno agency in 2008 to our largest solar supply contracts, this is the story of how we built our position in the Australian power transmission sector.

8,000m2
Sunshine West Facility
950+
Solar Project Units
2
National Branches
4+
Exclusive Agencies
2026
New Melbourne Facility

Expanded to a new Sunshine West facility
at 88 Technology Drive.

Continued growth across our gearmotor, electric motor and drives business led us to a new Melbourne home. Staying in Sunshine West keeps us close to our established customer and distributor network while giving our stockholding, assembly and service operations more room to grow.

Motordrives Australia Melbourne office and warehouse at 88 Technology Drive, Sunshine West
Facility Expansion
Company News2026

Motordrives expands to a new Sunshine West office at 88 Technology Drive

We are pleased to announce that Motordrives Australia has expanded into a new Melbourne office and warehouse at 88 Technology Drive, Sunshine West. Remaining in the same suburb means no disruption for the customers and distributors who visit us.

Our new premises continue to hold the Transtecno, Iron Tecno, WEG and KB Electronics ranges, alongside our assembly, power transmission and electric motor repair services.

2026
Expanded
88
Technology Dr
VIC3020
Sunshine West
2017
Agency & Large Projects

KB Electronics agency secured
and Major Waste Treatment Win.

A year defined by significant additions to our product range and continued delivery on large industrial projects, reinforcing our reputation for fast, reliable gearmotor supply to Australia's infrastructure sector.

Motordrives Australia 2017 Sunshine West facility expansion
Facility Expansion
Company News2017

Motordrives moves to 44 North View Avenue, Sunshine West

Motordrives moved to a larger, state-of-the-art building at 44 North View Avenue, Sunshine West. The 8,000 square metre facility created more space for Transtecno stockholding, electric motors and growing power transmission operations.

The move also supported continued development of the Iron Tecno cast iron gearbox range and strengthened Motordrives' position in the Australian electric geared motor market.

8,000m2
Facility
44
North View Ave
2017
Expansion
Agency AppointmentJanuary 2017

Authorised distributor and importer of KB's full AC and DC product range

Motordrives became an authorised distributor and importer of KB's whole AC and DC range of products in January 2017. Our network of state distributors will offer and supply the KB range, allowing us to deliver more consistent service with this well-established product.

For further information on the KB range, please contact our office and ask for assistance from our drives section.

01/17
Effective
AC+DC
Full Range
8
Distributors
Project DeliveryJune 2017

Four 90kW motor and gearbox assemblies delivered to major waste treatment plant

In June, we supplied four 90kW motor and gearbox assemblies with 120mm bore helical bevel units to a waste treatment plant undergoing facility upgrades. Motordrives were chosen for this project.

We have already delivered over 30 Transtecno ITB423 units for the same project, with more scheduled before the end of 2017.

4x90kW
Assemblies
120mm
Bore Size
30+
ITB423 Units
2012
Solar Supply Milestone

Australia's largest solar integration
project Chooses TCM Series.

A landmark contract that cemented our position as a leading Australian supplier of worm gearboxes and opened doors to further international solar work.

Major Contract2012

Contract secured to supply 950 geared motors for Australia's largest solar power integration plant

Motordrives secured a contract to supply 950 geared motors for Australia's largest solar power integration plant. Our Transtecno TCM Series helical worm gearboxes were chosen over other brands due to their high quality and short delivery times.

Despite being in business for only four years at that point, we had quickly become one of Australia's leading suppliers of worm gearboxes. With 400 units already installed and another 300 scheduled for the following month, the project was expected to be completed in September 2012. This achievement strengthens our position as a major supplier of geared motors to the worldwide solar industry.

950
Geared Motors
400
Already Installed
300
Next Shipment
TCM
Helical Worm
Sep'12
Completion
2010
Capability & Range Expansion

New machinery, new agency
and our First Solar Slew Drives.

We expanded our in-house assembly capability, picked up exclusive rights to the TEM Italy DC motor range, and delivered our first slew ring drives into a 50kW solar tracking farm.

Capability & AgencyJuly 2010

Precision machinery added and TEM Italy agency secured

Motordrives is thrilled to announce the addition of a high precision metal lathe, a three-axis milling machine, and a 100-tonne automatic press to our ever-expanding gearbox assembly centre. Our new equipment enables in-house modifications and extremely rapid turnaround, with the ability to machine custom gearbox output shafts and a variety of keyways for pump and mining applications.

Beginning July 2010, we became the Australian and New Zealand agent and importer for the TEM Italy DC electric motor series.

The range includes 180V high-quality DC motors from 75 to 1,500 watts, as well as MOSFET DC control cards - all held in stock, ready for fast dispatch.

100T
Auto Press
3-axis
Milling
75-1500W
TEM DC Range
Workshop Upgrade2010

Two-axis overhead crane installed for heavy assembly

Motordrives has built a two-axis overhead crane to assist with the proper assembly of our large geared motors and to provide a safe working environment. We can now assemble gearboxes and motors weighing up to 1.5 tonnes with ease.

1.5T
Max Lift
2-axis
Travel
Project Delivery2010-2011

Fifty Transtecno slew ring drives tendered for 50kW solar farm

Motordrives secured the tender to deliver 50 of our Transtecno slew ring geared motor drives for a large solar plant. The slew drive rings are utilised for sun tracking on the 50kW solar farm, which sells electricity back to the grid.

The drive pictured was the first sample Motordrives delivered in June. The project is scheduled for completion in February 2011.

50
Slew Drives
50kW
Solar Farm
Feb'11
Completion
Volume OEM2010-2011

One hundred size-50 worm gearboxes delivered with special 240V motors

As one of Australia's leading OEM suppliers, Motordrives can offer large quantities of worm drives in a short period of time. This project - for 100 size-50 worm gearboxes with special 240V motors - demonstrates exactly that. With the support of Transtecno Italy, we have one of the fastest gearbox supply times on the market today.

If your production is held back by your current supplier, why not give us a try and see how your production improves.

100
Worm Gearboxes
Size 50
TCM Frame
240V
Special Motors
OEM
Fast Turnaround
Precision Machining
3-axis milling, precision lathe and 100-tonne press for custom shafts and keyways.
Large Stockholding
Full Transtecno product range held in our 8,000m2 Sunshine West facility.
Heavy Assembly
Two-axis overhead crane rated for motor and gearbox assemblies up to 1.5 tonnes.
National Distribution
State distributors across QLD, NSW, WA, SA, TAS, NT and New Zealand.
2010/11
First Major Move

Outgrowing our first facility
in Just Two And A Half Years.

Rapid inventory investment and sales growth forced our first major relocation - a clear sign that the Australian market had accepted the Transtecno range.

Facility ExpansionNovember

New 900m2 facility near the Westgate Motorway opens 20 November

Motordrives is excited to announce that, after two and a half years at our current site, we have exceeded our building's capacity due to increasing inventory investment and rapid sales growth. Our new location, close to the Westgate Motorway, provides better accessibility for both clients and transportation firms.

With a total usable area of 900 square metres, we are ready to improve our service delivery - which has been the core of our reputation at Motordrives. Operations in the new site began on 20 November, with minimal disruption to our day-to-day operations during the move process.

900m2
Usable Area
2.5yr
Outgrown Site
20.11
Operations Start
M1
Westgate Access
2009
Industry Presence & Team

National Manufacturing Week
and a Growing Team.

A successful showing at one of Australia's largest manufacturing events, alongside the arrival of new engineering talent to the team.

Industry EventMay 2009

National Manufacturing Week 2009 a success for Motordrives

Motordrives would like to thank Jake and the Reed Exhibitions team for their assistance in making the 2009 National Manufacturing Week a fantastic success. We would also like to thank our major motor supplier, Harrington Electric Motors, for their support.

DM
Darren Molloy
Drive System Manager
Team News10 May 2009

Welcome to the team, Deke Szulinski

We would like to welcome Deke Szulinski to our team. Deke, who is currently finishing his mechanical engineering degree, joined Motordrives on 10 May 2009.

Congratulations, Deke, and we hope you have a long career with Motordrives Australia.

DS
Deke Szulinski
Mechanical Engineering, joined May 2009
2008
The Foundation

Transtecno Italy appoints
Motordrives As Exclusive Australian Agent.

The appointment that shaped everything that followed. From April 2008 onward, our purpose became clear: bring Transtecno's full European gearmotor range to the Australian market with technical depth, stock availability and short lead times.

Agency AppointmentApril 2008

Motordrives becomes Transtecno Italy's exclusive Australian agency

Motordrives is thrilled to announce that we will be moving to a larger location on 1 April 2008, due to our quick expansion. In early April, Motordrives will become Transtecno Italy's exclusive Australian agency.

Our new building will house Transtecno's product range. We would like to thank all of our customers and suppliers for their contributions to Motordrives' success in the Australian power transmission sector.

Our new building will house Transtecno's product range - the foundation of everything Motordrives has built since.
DM
Darren Molloy
Drive System Manager, Motordrives Australia
What's Next

New Milestones,
Fresh Stories.

Our news archive continues to grow as we deliver new projects, secure new agencies and expand our capabilities. For the latest updates, technical support or to discuss your next project, get in touch with the Motordrives team.

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