4 | Skrobar Engineering metre factory in Mordiallac. By 1997, they had upgraded their facilities two times, and were operating out of a factory three times the size of their original one. At that point, the company had already established a strong reputation – which they built even stronger in the years to come. The company’s evolution is still ongoing. Recently, they acquired the Trojan Specialised Structure business and facility in Dandenong, Victoria – a move which increased their manufacturing capability by 40 per cent, and also bolstered their workforce. “We now provide up to 300 tonnes of structural steel per month, and have a team of 30 dedicated staff,” Matthews says. Today, Skrobar Engineering takes on projects anywhere in Victoria, and has also worked interstate in South Australia and Queensland. The price range for a typical Skrobar project varies from $500,000 to $1.5 million, but can go as high as $6 million or $7 million. “We’re even competitive on jobs that cost $10,000,”Matthews says. “And no matter the size, our projects are all built on-time and are cost-effective.” FAMILY APPROACH Skrobar Engineering essentially has the ability to “tackle anything,” Matthews says – that’s why their clients come to them. In their many years in the industry, they have offered steelwork for a wide-range of office, commercial, warehousing and production facilities. They have specialised in many institutional
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