MAX Plant has revolutionised the Australian mining industry by delivering tailored mineral processing solutions that prioritise speed, flexibility and profitability.
Australian mining companies are constantly looking for more efficient, cost-effective solutions with quick turnaround times to commence or expand their operations.
This is particularly the case with mineral processing operations.
Enter MAX Plant, an Australian business with a reputation for providing tailored solutions designed to meet the unique needs of the Australian mining sector.
These solutions enable operational readiness and revenue generation faster than traditional mineral processing plants.
MAX Plant was founded in 2006 by Craig Pedley, who built the business by listening to customers’ needs and creating tailored solutions. Over the years, it has grown into the global business it is today.
“Our focus is on delivering maximum flexibility, maximum profitability, maximum ease of setup, and maximum time saved for our customers. That’s where the MAX Plant name originated,” Pedley said.
In 2006, while tendering for a project, a valued customer in the Murchison region of WA faced short project deadlines and tight material specifications.
The company approached MAX Plant to design, manufacture and install a modular mineral processing plant to handle its iron ore mineral processing needs, resulting in the creation of the very first MAX Plant.
“This project laid the foundations for a strong and lasting relationship with our first customer, that continues to this day,” Pedley said.
“Over time, we’ve developed a comprehensive range of MAX Plant equipment that significantly reduces the time from design to dirt on the ground.
“Our library now boasts thousands of machines we’ve designed, manufactured and installed, enabling us to create the perfect plant for each project and tailor it specifically to the needs of each client.
“Our ability to deliver within tight timeframes is reinforced by being a family-owned business with manufacturing in Western Australia.”
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Through his decades of experience in the mining industry, Pedley understands that relationships are critical to the success of any business.
“Relationships last forever if it’s a win–win for both sides,” he said.
A business which started with Pedley listening closely to customer needs has gone global, serving the needs of mining and quarrying industries in Australia and beyond.
MAX Plant prides itself on selling solutions, not equipment. As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), the company works with customers to design a solution for their project, before then manufacturing and installing it.
But MAX Plant is not your average OEM, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions that position the company as a project partner, focusing on delivering tailored, turnkey solutions.
Partnering with MAX Plant makes clients feel they have a trusted partner by their side – a mineral processing expert that can attend to any of their needs.
MAX Plant is known for its agility, offering solutions that adapt to any process. This means MAX Plant equipment can be reconfigured as a project evolves, whether a customer is processing single materials, needs a full-scale operation for a range of material sizes, or needs to move its plant between several sites.
MAX Plant has supported customers working in a range of commodities, including copper, potash, gold, manganese, iron ore, aggregates and so much more.
Pedley said “some great people have worked for MAX Plant over the years”, some of which remain at the company from inception.
This is all part of MAX Plant being a family business, where employees are celebrated and looked after.
“You can’t build a company by yourself,” Pedley said. “MAX Plant has been built around the people that work in and for the company. That’s not just your employees but your suppliers and your customers – it’s the whole package that must go together.”
MAX Plant general manager Michael Colvin echoed Pedley’s sentiments.
“The design process is at the heart of what we do,” he said. “Our talented team places a strong emphasis on understanding the customer’s vision and project requirements. From there, we craft a bespoke MAX Plant solution to achieve those goals.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to see how we transform clients’ ideas into reality.
“Being part of that journey, from concept to completion, is truly inspiring.”
Over the years, MAX Plant has become a trusted leader in designing, manufacturing, and installing modular and mobile mineral processing plants. This includes crushing and screening, feeders, rock breakers, conveyor systems, heap leaching, sampling systems, eco mixes, electric-powered mobile crushers and screens, dust suppression solutions, plant lighting, and the list goes on.
These solutions are the result of MAX Plant’s dedication and expertise, working collaboratively to transform customer visions into reality.
This spirit of teamwork and innovation has cemented MAX Plant’s reputation as a dependable and highly sought-after specialist in mineral processing solutions.
This feature appeared in the February 2024 issue of Australian Mining.
