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Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition is Australia’s premier commercial maritime and naval defence exposition which will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney from Tue 7 - Thu 9 Nov 2023.
This year's expo is on track to be the largest iteration in 23 years, with key players from the maritime and naval defence communities.
RUD Australia is also a certified supplier to the Australian Defence Force. Some of the solutions we provide to the ADF are:
What does RUD offer?
We offer bespoke solutions for the challenging conditions in the maritime industry. Forged from Duplex Stainless Steel 1.4462, our products are suitable for corrosive applications, including the subsea ROV-Hook, which has been developed specially for rigging with underwater robots.
ROV Subsea Rigging Hook
RORO Weld-On Lashing Point
INOX-ABA Weld-On Lashing Point
INOX-STAR Bolt-On Lifting Point
TECDOS Drive Technology
TECDOS Drives can be used in linear, rotating, horizontal or vertical applications to:
Click here to visit the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition website.
Visit our booth in the Defence Jobs Qld Area from 7-9 Nov 2023 at the International Convention Centre to discuss our Maritime Lifting, Lashing and Drive Technology Solutions.
For more information on RUD Solutions for the Maritime Industry, click here to send us an enquiry.
Welcome aboard Australia’s leading material lifting and handling technology company.
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The best of the defence industry will be on show at Australia’s premier land defence expo, Land Forces 2022, in Brisbane from 4-6 October. Land Forces 2021 attracted more than 700 Australian and international companies last year.
The RUD Group is a globally certified supplier for defence systems and equipment for land, air and sea.
Some of the solutions we provide to the ADF and defence contractors are:
RUD is also involved in the ongoing maintenance of defence vehicle equipment. Whether it’s peacekeeping missions, field studies, tactical assessments or high-risk military projects, our defence clients can rely on our solutions to see their work through to completion.
Some pictures from Land Forces 2021
Visit RUD Australia on Stand 1C3 in Hall 1 at Land Forces 2022.
For more information on RUD Defence Solutions, click here to send us an enquiry.
Coinciding with LAND FORCES International Land Defence Exposition RUD was excited to work with DMTC Ltd to showcase our manufacturing and technology capabilities as part of DMTC's Industry Capability Development (ICD) Program.
DMTC works collaboratively with many innovative Australian industry, research and government partners. Their core focus is on delivering enhanced defence and national security capabilities and strengthening Australian industrial capacity.
RUD was involved with DMTC by gaining exposure to DMTC's innovative technologies, best practice techniques and processes and insights into quality, safety and certification standards- as expected by Defence.
Involvement in these industry programs is vital to help open doors & opportunities in the Defence sector and gaining valuable feedback on what SMEs like RUD need to do to improve and showcase skills and experience and local capability.
Involved in the program were Courtney Nuttall, RUD's Continuous Improvement Manager and Sanjaya Piyasena, RUD's Welding Engineer.
RUD Chains has successfully achieved AS/NZS ISO 3834 Part 2 certification. ISO 3834 (Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials) specifies the quality assurance principles expected specifically for welded products globally. It is an internationally recognised quality standard for welding metallic materials by fabricators, manufacturers, constructors and maintainers. RUD Chains has achieved the highest level, Part 2 (Comprehensive).
Prime contractors involved in Australian defence shipbuilding and land systems projects are increasingly requesting ISO 3834 certification as a minimum for companies wishing to work within their global supply chain. Additionally, this qualification will become the benchmark certification for many future large-scale Australian infrastructure and rail projects.
RUD has seen extensive demand for its in-house engineering and fabrication expertise in the leadup to gaining certification. This has resulted in significant investments in industry leading welding equipment, automated robotic welding and up to 500-tonne load testing capabilities. Additionally, RUD staff have obtained International Welding Engineer and International Welding Inspector qualifications to further develop internal proficiency and maximise value offered to its customers .
A Commitment to Quality Assurance
ISO3834 Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials continues RUD’s record of industry excellence, reflected in more than 500 international patents and a rigorous internal testing system that ensures we meet – and exceed – the Defence industry’s stringent standards.
These standards and international quality systems include:
RUD’s Engineering Manager Matt Pauli commented, "Achieving ISO 3834 Certification demonstrates how seriously RUD takes safety and quality across all of our fabricated projects. This certification assures weld quality to mitigate client risk and increase business productivity."
Get your load restraints wrong and you can face fines, or worse. It's simply not a place to compromise. You need a purpose-built load restraint system from a company that strives for dynamic innovation, yet still offers traditional qualities like reliability and simplicity.
You also want a partner who is fully certified with ISO, NATA and LEEA accreditation, so you know that their systems have gone through every possible test.
RUD Chains Australia provides tie-downs and mission critical gear to the Australian Defence Force, including snow chains, tyre protection chains, secure lifting devices and heavy vehicle hoists for our local defence fleet.
A subsidiary of RUD Chain in Germany, globally we also provide key defence solutions for NATO and overseas Defence Forces around the world.
Australia’s Defence Force is subject to tough and extreme conditions, and RUD lashing systems are designed to combat just that.
Our systems have been used to tie down tanks and aeroplanes in very extreme weather conditions and are trusted to maintain their strength and security.
RUD provides first-rate systems equipped on land, sea and air in accordance with the latest Australian, International and Defence force standards. RUD is committed to ensuring we produce the highest quality equipment that complies with recognised global and Australian standards and Defence Force demands, including NATA, ISO and LEEA.
RUD Chains focuses on the materials, producing chains that are lightweight, but can handle any loads in the most strenuous of circumstances can throw at them. It's a system that spreads the load between chains and it can be tailored for specific problems or transport issues. The system is intuitive, thanks to integrated pretension indicators, and it has been designed from the ground-up with simplicity in mind.
RUD has more than 140 years of experience in the industrial space. What started out as a small German family business has now turned into a global company with a presence in more than 120 countries. The Australian arm is based in Brisbane, in a 6000m2 facility that houses Engineering Services and Manufacturing. Customers range from local SME’s right through to large multinational Defence Primes. They all get the same dedicated customer care and the solutions they need.
Legislation is getting tougher all the time, especially with the Chain of Responsibility that was recently introduced to the Australian transport industry. The simplest way to stay ahead of the curve is to invest in lashings and tie-downs that are used extensively Australian Defence Forces Army, Navy and Air.
To find out more about RUD Chains and how they can lash your equipment down safely for years to come, get in touch.
RUD Australia is a subsidiary of the global RUD Chains Group, a family-owned German manufacturer of the highest order with 140 years of experience and operations in 120 countries. In 1984, RUD Australia started in Brisbane, and now has a 6000m2 facility currently manufacturing and supplying specialist Defence applications.
Our Brisbane facility provides tie-downs and lashings for equipment and towing solutions, lifting points, tyre protection and traction chains, and is Australia’s only manufacturer of heavy vehicle hoists supplying the Australian Defence Force (ADF). On a global level RUD also works with International Defence Forces such as NATO and the UN.
We are proud of this ongoing relationship with organisations that demand equipment built to the highest standards and our work with the Australian Defence Force is the living embodiment of our motto: “Tradition in Dynamic Innovation.”
RUD Australia is responsible for securing some of the most expensive equipment on the planet.
Most of our customers are looking for the same things:
RUD Chains simply does not compromise on these qualities and has established a reputation for adhering to these time and time again.
These qualities translate perfectly to the commercial world. Whether a truck is perched several feet above the ground or you are lashing down construction equipment before transporting it across the country, it is comforting to know that the solutions have been tested by the toughest conditions and active duty requirements.
Being defence-ready is a commitment to produce the best, lightest, strongest and most straightforward systems that are proven to pull their weight in the field.
We are committed to ensuring all solutions adhere to global and international standards and align with Defence Force expectations. RUD’s passion and diligence ensure we are compliant with the toughest standards from ISO, NATA, Defence and LEEA.
This commitment to safety and reliability is why the Australian Defence Force places its faith in us and is one of the company’s longest-standing customers. It’s a relationship that RUD is proud to have.
Our safe and reliable solutions are defence-ready by design, which means you can trust them to solve your handling challenges when you need them most.
