Formerly known as BG&E Resources, Agilitus has amicably separated from BG&E Group and launched a new name and brand.
Established in 2017, Agilitus has rebranded, representing a new era for the multidisciplinary engineering business.
With shares predominately owned by employees, the privately-owned business is expanding into new geolocations and widening its service scope to better assist mining projects and operations.
Maximising client value throughout a project’s lifecycle, Agilitus specialises in customised design, EPCM (engineering, procurement and construction management) and rehabilitation capabilities.
This is not to mention the company’s ability to support process plants, rail systems, haul roads, ports and marine, non-process infrastructure, power systems, water and wastewater solutions.
Agilitus contains all engineering disciplines in-house, enabling the company to leverage different skills and expertise for innovative outcomes.
The company also recently expanded its offerings to help clients decarbonise their brownfield operations or develop and deliver low-carbon greenfield projects.
Agilitus co-founder and managing director Craig Bloxham explained the reasoning behind the company’s rebrand.
“In seven years, we’ve grown to more than 450 people,” he told Australian Mining. “We’re not surprised by our growth and would like to recognise the clients that have entrusted us with their engineering and project management needs along the way.
“With this change, our team has the opportunity to own shares in Agilitus, and we can launch ourselves into new markets with expanded services.”
A name that reflects agility
When exploring a new name and brand, Bloxham wanted a word that represented how the company worked with clients.
“Clients have always told us we are agile, so this name is ideal for us. Agilitus combines ‘us’ with ‘agility’,” he said.
Bloxham said he first envisioned a brand representing agility more than a decade ago.
“We when started, we felt the industry had lost the agility commonly associated with a privately-owned company, one that’s not risk-averse and can respond to client needs quickly and efficiently,” Bloxham said.
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“Our clients love the fact that decisions are made on the same day, and things move forward without delay. Agilitus encapsulates that approach perfectly.”
While the name has changed, the people have remained the same.
“Operationally, we are expanding into geolocations such as Newcastle, Brisbane and Townsville to leverage our full skill-set across all disciplines,” he said.
“We can now control our destiny, and this transformation means more of the exceptional work we already do and an introduction of new services.”
A stake in the business
One of the most transformative aspects of Agilitus’ creation is the opportunity for staff to acquire equity in the company.
“We previously had three shareholders, but now, 20 per cent of our team will be shareholders,” Bloxham said. “That’s a powerful proposition in terms of team engagement.”
Bloxham said this change has already ignited excitement within the company and people feel like they are part of the family.
“In a competitive environment, the best way to stand out is to capture the discretionary effort of your people,” he said. “When our people feel a vested interest in the business, they give their best effort, which benefits our clients through better quality, stronger partnerships, and innovative solutions.”
Client-focused future
Despite the change, some things remain the same, including Agilitus remaining steadfast in its customer-centric approach.
Bloxham emphasised the company’s unwavering commitment to ensuring client needs are met.
“Our message to clients is that being owned by our people will drive us to provide the best service possible,” he said.
“At the end of the day, we are a customer-focused business and if you don’t keep your clients happy, you don’t have a business.”
A dream becomes reality
Looking back on the journey, Bloxham explained the transition as a dream come true.
“If somebody told me seven years ago that we’d be where we are today, with our team owning part of the business and us seeing this level of success, I wouldn’t have believed it,” he said.
Agilitus is now poised to take on new challenges, backed by a motivated workforce, an agile business model, and a fresh brand identity that speaks to its commitment to innovation and excellence.
The rebranding signals an exciting chapter not just for the company but its clients and the resources sector.
This feature appeared in the March 2025 issue of Australian Mining.
