As soon as we need anything, like parts or consumables.... we can get the part numbers or advice — it's all just a phone call away.
Chris Harper
Blast Facility Operator
Joy Mining Machinery
“Waters Abrasive Blasting Services has worked with Burwell Industries Townsville for over 30 years. Across that time, Tim, Mark and Jabin have always provided excellent service, backed by a strong understanding of our industry and our needs.
Their team is friendly, informative and always available to help with equipment and product supply. Burwell Industries Townsville continues to be a trusted supplier to our business, providing quality products, quality service and a quality team.”
Kirsty Sanders
HSEQ & HR Manager
Waters Abrasive Blasting Services
“We recently purchased a blast cabinet from Burwell. The cabinet is absolutely fantastic, the equipment more than met our expectations. We received excellent customer service and would 100% recommend Burwell to potential customers based on our experience.”
Sydney customer
Purchased Handykleen MkIII
“Burwell has been a huge support to our operations at Kaefer, particularly in supplying high-quality air blast equipment, quality consumables, and abrasives that we rely on daily in the surface preparation industry. Their products are reliable, durable, and well-suited to demanding industrial environments, which makes a real difference to productivity and job quality.
Tim has been exceptional to deal with — knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in finding the right solution rather than just making a sale. His technical understanding of blasting and surface prep equipment has helped us improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure we're using the most suitable equipment for each application. Burwell's strong stock availability, fast turnaround times, and ongoing support give us confidence that we're backed by a supplier who understands the realities of our industry. I would absolutely recommend Burwell to anyone in surface preparation. Their expertise, quality products, and professional service set them apart.”
Andy
Kaefer
“Great experience, plenty of knowledge and fantastic customer service.”
Sherry
Trinity
“I would recommend this business for your blasting requirements.”
Dom Carbone
Complete Corrosion Control
“Dealing with Burwell you are guaranteed great service, great knowledge, great communication and deliveries always on time.
Tim and his team provide a hassle-free service and upfront honesty. I highly recommend you give Tim and his team a call to discuss your business's needs.”
Bill
Kaefer
“Big thanks to Burwell for our newly installed dust extraction unit. Faultless install and the unit works better than we anticipated — highly recommend.”
Mark
Surface Technology
“I have found the team at Burwell to be extremely helpful with all the paint and blasting equipment we purchase. Their delivery timelines are consistently excellent, with a reliable 1–3 day turnaround — one of the best I receive from any supplier.
Brody is an exceptional sales representative who is always helpful, efficient, and attentive with my orders. Overall, Burwell has a great team, from their sales staff through to the team on the floor. Their support and service make them easy to recommend.”
Jason
Fuze Group
“I have used Burwell for four years now to supply all my blaster parts and consumables. During this time, I have found the staff and management team very customer focused and look for the best outcome for the client. Should you have any technical issues, the team at Burwell will use their national network to assist with a timely solution and will assist with any changes as required.
Ordering goods from Burwell is seamless as staff have a good knowledge of the equipment and product they disseminate to the client, so you get the correct item in good time keeping equipment operational.”
Mark
Vossloh Switch Systems Australia
“Burwell have always gone above and beyond and have always been easy to deal with from day one. Equipment turns up when promised and if we need something quickly they don't hesitate and sort it out immediately.
Having a supplier that understands blasting not only at a commercial scale but also at a DIY scale makes a big difference — having a great supplier like Burwell has helped us to achieve many great projects in our company and without their commitment to deliver a great product we wouldn't be where we are now.”
Michael Smith
Full Throttle Blasting
“We've used Burwell for both equipment hire and garnet supply and the process has been smooth every time. Good gear, reliable supply and solid support when we need it.”
Sean Barrett
Specialised Industrial Maintenance
Joy Mining Machinery
“I deal with Jason, the Branch Manager at Burwell, fairly regularly and he's always been excellent to deal with. In our line of work things can't stop because you're waiting on parts or gear, and Jason always does his best to make sure we get what we need to keep the job moving.
He's knowledgeable, straight up, and always willing to help out if there's a problem. Good service like that goes a long way in this industry. Really appreciate the support from Jason and the team at Burwell.”
Steve Lewis
Workshop Manager
DJW Contracting
“We have used Burwell for the supply of blasting equipment, media, consumables etc for over a decade.
The team are friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient and we thoroughly enjoy working with them. Their products are high quality and readily available.”
Christina Sternbeck
Office Manager
Phoenix Protective & Marine Coating Specialists
“Dialog Fitzroy Australia undertook an urgent major capital project in Sydney and found Burwell by chance when sorting out local vendors while mobilizing in 2025. Since the beginning of the relationship, Burwell has been able to provide excellent quality gear for purchase and hireage, as well as taking care of consumables and disposal of all blast and paint facets for us.
Whether the requests are proactive or reactive, thousands of dollars or tens of dollars, Burwell responds to all enquiries with the utmost urgency and respect. They have been and will continue to be one of our preferred vendors all across Australia due to their responsiveness, value and overall work ethic in this industry.”
Samuel Reed
Project Engineer
Dialog Fitzroy
“I have been in my current role for approximately 3 years and part of my job is to procure items for the Protective Coating Division. I have a background of steel fabrication, welding and site installation with very little experience with painting.
Tim Groves from Burwell has always been very helpful with any questions I may have in interpreting orders for parts and consumables for blasting and painting. His service and support has always been excellent with prompt responses to queries and delivery of goods.”
Ian Blain
Welding Co-ordinator & Facilities Maintenance
CFS Industries
“Burwell has been outstanding in supporting our operations. Their team consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring our supplies are delivered incredibly quickly — often faster than expected.
Their reliable service and commitment to customer needs make them an easy choice to recommend. Burwell has become a trusted partner we can always count on.”
Colby
“Burwell has assisted in quickly resolving multiple breakdown situations, offering both technical expertise and essential parts.”
Cruiz Fischer
“Paul has been a great source of knowledge with our overseas purchase, and has offered support with this piece of equipment even though he was not the supplier.
He has ensured that we have had the benefit of his knowledge and support on the setup of the new equipment. His advice has been helpful and industry insightful.”
David
Berendsen
“We recently switched to Australian Garnet 80 mesh for our waterjet cutting operations and have been very pleased with the quality and consistency of the product. Garnet quality is critical to productivity when cutting both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
After four 24 tonne deliveries, we have placed a forward order for 24 tonnes per month through to November 2026. Ralls Transport have also been very helpful, always going out of their way to assist with unloading.”
Arthur
Ultimate Cutting Services
“We have been working with Burwell Industries for over 20 years and have always valued their reliable service and support. They supply L & S Coating with Australian Garnet, Staurolite, and a full range of Burwell Blasting, Graco and RPB consumables.
They have been a dependable supplier to our business for many years, and we appreciate the consistency of both their products and service.”
Lionel
L & S Coating
“For more than 15 years, Burwell Industries has been a trusted supplier to Sandhurst Steel. They provide us with Australian Garnet, Staurolite, Aluminium Oxide, and a wide range of Burwell Blasting and RPB consumables.
We have always appreciated their reliable service, consistent support and understanding of our business needs.”
Tony
Sandhurst Steel
Frequently asked questions
Burwell design and manufacture high quality abrasive blasting equipment right here in Australia. Our range includes blast pots, dust collectors, blast cabinets and complete blast room systems, built specifically for contractors and surface remediation specialists who need gear that performs day after day.
Every product is engineered for durability, reliability and ease of maintenance. We take a long term view of manufacturing. That means stronger components, quality welds and designs that make sense on site, not just on paper. When you invest in Burwell equipment, you are buying equipment built to handle harsh Australian conditions and demanding industrial environments.
Because we manufacture locally, we also understand the challenges you face on site. We design equipment that is practical, serviceable and backed by ready access to critical spares. It is equipment built to last, not built to be replaced.
Yes, Burwell supply both purchase and hire options across our blasting equipment range. We understand that not every job requires long term capital investment. Sometimes you need reliable equipment quickly, for a shutdown, short term project or specialised contract.
Our hire fleet includes quality blasting equipment that is maintained to the same standards as our manufactured products. That means you can get on site with confidence, knowing the equipment is ready to perform.
Hiring can also be a practical way to test equipment before committing to a purchase. It gives you flexibility while maintaining productivity. With branches Australia wide, we can support your hire needs locally, reducing delays and keeping your project moving.
Whether you are scaling up for a large remediation project or need backup equipment to avoid downtime, we can provide a solution that fits your timeline and budget.
Burwell support a wide range of industries across Australia, including defence, marine, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and industrial manufacturing. Our customers include large blasting contractors, remediation specialists and engineering firms responsible for preserving critical assets.
Surface preparation plays a key role in protecting steel structures, concrete assets, pipelines, marine vessels and industrial facilities. Proper blasting ensures coatings adhere correctly and assets achieve maximum service life.
We understand the pressures these industries face, strict compliance requirements, tight deadlines and high performance expectations. Our equipment and abrasives are selected and designed to meet these demands.
With branches Australia wide, we provide local support backed by technical knowledge. Whether you are working on a defence contract, marine refit or large scale infrastructure remediation, we supply equipment and abrasives you can rely on.
