RUD Australia manufactures and supplies high-quality round steel link chain solutions and lifting technologies.
We work with clients in the defence, infrastructure, mining and quarry, power generation and engineering industries and others. Together, we engineer and manufacture tailored solutions to industry-specific materials handling problems.
Our collaborative approach makes us a partner of choice for organisations that value quality. All our products are rigorously tested and assessed against our strict quality-control measures. We complement these products with our in-house engineers' dedicated technical support and training services.
RUD Group began as RUD Chains in 1875, founded by the Rieger family in Germany. More than 140 years later, the Rieger family are still actively involved at the helm of this global company. Excellence in quality and continuous innovation has remained the foundation of RUD Group as we have grown.
Now, RUD Group employs more than 1700 people worldwide, and our products are found in more than 120 countries. We hold more than 500 international patents, cementing our reputation as the world leader in chain technology.
RUD Group remains a dynamic business, developing future-oriented solutions through dedication to ongoing research and development.
Our collaborative approach makes us a partner of choice for organisations that value quality. All of our products are rigorously tested and assessed against our strict quality-control measures.
We complement these products with dedicated technical support and training services by our in-house engineers.
All of our products and solutions are rigorously tested to ensure they meet the high standards RUD is renowned for. Our quality control systems include compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS 45001.
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The Nuttall family established the Australian subsidiary of RUD Group in 1984. From the very beginning, honesty, integrity, and a genuine focus on customer needs were firmly established as priorities.
Today, Peter Nuttall continues to build the company based on these principles. We have expanded beyond our Brisbane head office with branch offices across Australia. Our highly skilled team of 100 people continues to focus on building strong relationships with industries and customers across Australia and New Zealand.
Combined with our commitment to high-quality products and timely service delivery, we have established a proud reputation in Australia for excellence in chain technology and engineered services.
As we celebrate 40 years in Australia, we reaffirm our commitment to drive innovation and growth through technology for continuous improvement in the future.
Our chain technology and solutions are trusted across industries for:
We work in close partnership with our clients to help improve operational efficiency and reduce risk, thereby contributing to the success of their business.
Customers need minimal downtime to avoid business losses. The Finkbeiner hoists are a game changer. We no longer turn away work, and we can manage workflow effectively.
Their ease of charging and simple operation optimise productivity. The built-in safety features ensure my team is safe when working under the vehicles.
We are happy to deal with RUD because of their product quality, customer service and competitive pricing. They are very efficient when submitting quotes with a short lead time and are always available when we need them.
Onsite support is excellent and always professional.
RUD Chains has a great product with an exceptional back-up and field service. We have previously bought from Chinese manufacturers and European companies, but we will stay with RUD due to the quality of the product and availability of service personnel.
Patterson Crane Hire loves a challenge and RUD lifting gear helps us solve these challenges. The weight saving gains when we use their Grade 120 ICE range really makes a difference and minimises our risk when we are managing difficult, heavy lifts.
Simply put, this is why we choose to work with quality suppliers like RUD.
At Holcim Werribee we rely on RUD Tyre Protection Chains. Their strong expertise and professionalism is on display when they fit and maintain our chains on site. The team works hard to keep us safe, enable our machines to stay in operation and minimise our costs.
Air & Allied Sales (Pacific) has partnered with RUD Chains for the past 25 years to deliver outstanding engineered solutions. The professional and continued relationship with RUD allows us to continue to support our customers above and beyond their needs.
RUD Chains are both quality suppliers and supportive business partners; we would recommend them without hesitation.
At ACRAN, we are always excited to provide innovative, quality technical solutions for the industrial ventilation, filtration, and noise control markets.
We completed a project in which RUD provided a controlled drive solution for an engineered lift and fulfilled the requirements and we are grateful to RUD for being a trusted partner.
At Gemilang, we are confident that our high-quality Endurequip Portalifts and vehicle stands will continue to serve us well as we build more buses for the Australian market.
They provide us unparalleled underbody access, reassuring our clients that every single bus component is designed, manufactured, secured and inspected thoroughly by our engineers and technicians.
The team at Jilalan appreciates the quality service you provided in designing, fabricating, and commissioning our platforms for our Wagon remediation project.
RUD's attention to detail and excellent communication skills ensured that our project was completed to the highest standard and exceeded our expectations. We are grateful to RUD for their commitment.
Grima Recycling has been working with the RUD team to realise our plant expansion project. The modular RUD chain conveyor has proved reliable and effective for transferring our recycled products from the loader hopper and up the inclined slope as part of our new process line.
The regular contact and support provided by RUD complements the quality of the RUD system.
ENCO Precast has been involved with RUD for over 10 years now, predominantly for the supply of the Philipp Group Lifting Hoops for Prestressed Precast Concrete elements for bridges.
The engineering support led by RUD's Engineering Manager, Matt Pauli, has always been outstanding and has kept us loyal to RUD.
RUD’s service and product support have been excellent. We are happy to recommend RUD to anyone who has problems with their tyre life.