100% Australian-Owned & Operated

Australian Engineering Group Four Divisions. One Standard.

A diversified Australian engineering group spanning defence, industrial research, automotive manufacturing, and AI-driven automation. 100% Australian-owned since 2007. Design, fabrication, and delivery from Moorabbin, Victoria.

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2007
Founded
100%
Australian-Owned
4
Operating Divisions
19
Years In Operation
Our Divisions

Engineering Excellence Across Four Sectors

Each division brings specialist expertise under a unified quality system, shared manufacturing infrastructure, and common commitment to Australian sovereign capability.

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Defence Division

Ruggedised protection systems and mechanical engineering for ADF platforms. 100% AIC content. ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system. Pre-packaged AIC data for defence primes. DISP pathway in progress.

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Maxwell & Higgs Industrial Research Pty Ltd

Applied industrial engineering and R&D. Heavy fabrication, bespoke mechanical solutions, and research partnerships for mining, energy, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

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Automotive Parts Division

Three established Australian brands -- D-Flector, Zivor, and Australian Tow Spares. Ruggedised vehicle protection, precision automotive components, and marine-grade towing hardware.

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AI & Automation Division

Industrial automation, AI-driven quality systems, predictive maintenance, and smart factory solutions. Bringing next-generation manufacturing technology to Australian industry.

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Why Maxwell & Higgs

Diversified Expertise. Sovereign Manufacturing.

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Sovereign Manufacturing

100% Australian-owned. Design, fabrication, assembly, and testing — all performed under one roof in Moorabbin, Victoria. Every dollar spent with us stays in Australia.

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Diversified Expertise

Our leadership team brings direct programme experience from Rheinmetall's LAND 400 Phase 2 (Boxer CRV), complemented by deep automotive OEM expertise from Toyota, VW, and Ford, industrial engineering R&D capability, and emerging AI/automation leadership.

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Rapid Prototyping

Integrated CAD-FEA-fabrication workflow delivers validated prototypes in days. Pilot-to-production in 4-6 weeks. Cross-division capability means we can solve complex multi-material challenges.

Capabilities

Full-Cycle Manufacturing Under One Roof

Shared infrastructure powering all four divisions.

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CNC Machining & Laser Cutting

Precision metal fabrication in steel, stainless steel, and aluminium alloys with full dimensional inspection.

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CAD & FEA Engineering

SolidWorks and AutoCAD modelling with Finite Element Analysis for stress, vibration, and thermal validation.

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Multi-Material Manufacturing

Metals, thermoplastics (PP+GF25%, PVC, EPDM, ABS), and composites — single-source capability for complex assemblies.

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Certified Welding & Assembly

MIG/TIG welding stations with assembly cells and integrated QA checkpoints. Full traceability documentation.

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Proven Performance

Trusted Across Demanding Sectors

Since 2007, Maxwell & Higgs has engineered solutions for assets operating in extreme conditions — from Australian outback roads to defence platforms and industrial installations.

check_circle 15,000+ protection installations across commercial and defence platforms
check_circle Automotive OEM supply chains (Toyota, VW, Ford)
check_circle ASTM and ISO validated testing across all product lines
check_circle Zero major non-conformances
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Sectors We Serve

From Defence Platforms to Factory Floors

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Defence & National Security

Ruggedised systems and sovereign manufacturing for ADF land, maritime, and aerospace platforms.

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Mining & Resources

Heavy-duty fabrication and bespoke mechanical solutions for mining and resource extraction operations.

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Automotive & Fleet

Vehicle protection, precision components, and towing hardware for passenger, commercial, and fleet vehicles.

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Energy & Infrastructure

Engineered components and fabrication for energy generation, transmission, and critical infrastructure projects.

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Marine & Maritime

Marine-grade hardware, corrosion-resistant systems, and towing components validated to salt spray standards.

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Advanced Manufacturing

AI-driven quality systems, automation integration, and smart factory solutions for modern manufacturing facilities.

Testing Standards — Validated
Stone Chip
ASTM D3170 ✓
Salt Spray
ASTM B117 ✓
UV Durability
ASTM G154 ✓
Vibration
ISO 16750-3 ✓
Quality & Security
Quality System
ISO 9001:2015 (certified)
Security
DISP (application in progress)
Aerospace Quality
AS9100D (planned)
Cyber Security
Essential Eight (implementing)

Ready to Work With Us?

Whether you need defence-grade engineering, industrial R&D, automotive manufacturing, or automation solutions — our team is ready to discuss your requirements.

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