We speak with Mark Goldsmith (COO), Diana Cubillos (Marketing Manager), Graham Bush (National major account sales manager) at Hobson Engineering, about the Australian fastener market and the advantages of BUMAX for Australian customers.
Please tell us about Hobson Engineering.
Graham: Hobson Engineering prioritizes quality products, processes and customer service. Having been in business since 1935, we are now the largest wholesaler of fasteners in the Southern Hemisphere and are trusted for our advanced testing, accreditation and traceability.
With a vast array of high-quality products, decades of industry experience, and a team of experts who are always ready to help, Hobson leads the industry and strives to exceed expectations at every opportunity.
Can you describe the Australian fastener market?
Diana: The Australian fastener market is driven by mining, agriculture, pipelines, construction and transport, including roads and local rail projects. There is a focus on renewable energy and high-speed rail infrastructure, given the large distances between major cities.
As Australia is an island continent with most of the population residing in coastal zones, stainless steel is an important construction material. Stainless steel structures can safeguard against the high salt content and humidity that can corrode carbon steel.
When did Hobson start supplying BUMAX® fasteners?
Mark: Hobson first partnered with BUMAX in 2011 and is proud to maintain strong ties with a like-minded brand that shares the same unwavering commitment to quality along with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
What are the advantages of BUMAX® fasteners for your customers?
Graham: BUMAX offers premium high-strength stainless steel fasteners where standard carbon steel fasteners are unsuitable. The quality BUMAX offers is ideal to support specific growing industries in Australia. The energy, water and sewerage sectors have planned investments that BUMAX fasteners will be very useful for. The defense sector has a prioritized investment program and will also include various demanding fastener applications where BUMAX will be ideal. Along with the quality aspects that differentiate BUMAX from standard stainless steel products, traceability and BUMAX sustainability policies are also appealing to our customers.
How do you see the future relationship between Hobson Engineering and BUMAX®?
Mark: Hobson Engineering is well-known and respected as the primary supplier of quality fasteners in Australia, which aligns perfectly with the BUMAX philosophy and its premium products.
Being certified to the ISO 9001 quality management system and having state-of-the-art warehousing and advanced IT systems gives Hobson unmatched traceability and quality processes. BUMAX is an ideal partner for Hobson, and we are proud to represent, stock and promote BUMAX products – and inform our customers of the benefits of trusting the world-leading specialist manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel fasteners.
