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. 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 Pathway
Quality System
ISO 9001 (certification in progress)
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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