Made using quality, corrosion-resistant aluminium tube from BlueScope Distribution, Upton Engineering\u2019s state-of-the-art centre pivot irrigation systems are in great demand not only across Australia but also around the world – with supply for yet another overseas project, this one for a customer in Saudi Arabia, currently in the pipeline.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1944 in Corowa, a NSW town on the Murray River, Upton Engineering is a third- generation, family-owned company that has established itself as one of the most versatile and complete manufacturers of agricultural irrigation in Australia.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not surprising when you consider the company\u2019s deep roots in agriculture and the fact that Upton is a household name in
\nrural Australia as a result of their pioneering developments – first in heavy duty 2-wheel drive tractors and now in their renowned centre pivot irrigation equipment.<\/p>\n
Centre pivot irrigation is a method of overhead sprinkler irrigation consisting of multiple sections of pipe joined together to create long spans, with sprinklers positioned along their length, which are supported by trusses and mounted on wheeled towers. Moving in a circular pattern, they are fed with water piped to the pivot point at the centre of the circle, and can be either fixed systems or can be specifically built as a completely moveable system which can be towed from one site to another using a tractor.<\/p>\n
With experience unmatched by any other company, Upton Engineering manufactures fixed and towable centre pivot irrigation systems at their two-hectare industrial site in Corowa, producing machines that can irrigate areas from 10 hectares to 60 hectares in size under one \u2018circle\u2019.<\/p>\n
Dedicated as they are to producing innovative, quality equipment with a service life and warranty exceeding other brands, it\u2019s not surprising that Upton Engineering rely on quality products from BlueScope Distribution to manufacture their premier systems.<\/p>\n
Key among these products is the marine grade, corrosion-resistant aluminium pipe, supplied by BlueScope Distribution since 1999, that Upton use to form the backbone of the main span section that carries water out to the sprinklers.<\/p>\n
\u201cAround where we live, underground water sometimes has salt in it which is very corrosive on galvanised steel pipes. That means a shorter life span, a faster depreciating asset and more cost to farmers, so we make equipment from superior corrosion-resistant materials and also engineer tailor-made solutions for specific needs, soil types and water conditions,\u201d Paul Upton, managing director, said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fact that we\u2019ve been very successful in using aluminium on what might be termed slightly salty underground water has made our equipment extremely popular across Australia. We distribute machines basically to every state and even as far away as the north west of Western Australia, on the cattle stations, as the cattle market up there is booming because of the live export out of Broome to Asian markets.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve also recently been approached by another overseas pivot manufacturer to fabricate and supply pipes for their machines for delivery into Northern Africa,\u201d he continued.
\n\u201cThat particular area they\u2019re moving into has saltier water than they\u2019re used to, and their galvanised pipes aren\u2019t successful in that salty water, and that\u2019s one of the reasons why they\u2019ve approached us to fabricate and supply pipes by the container load to that market.\u201d<\/p>\n
Supporting Upton Engineering in delivering their highly durable irrigation systems across Australia and the world is the enduring relationship they have with BlueScope Distribution\u2019s nearby Albury branch \u2013 and Market Development Manager, Brian Dowling \u2013 who supply the company with essential aluminium and steel components and technical advice.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe aluminium we provide is mainly tube and plate to make their big irrigation systems, and we do supply steel; basically almost everything but the tyres,\u201d Brian said.<\/p>\n
\u201cPaul got into aluminium quite a few years ago because it\u2019s lighter, so the machine doesn\u2019t have to work as hard and obviously it doesn\u2019t corrode. To support Upton Engineering, I actually had our aluminium mill manufacture the dies for them, to the size and thickness they needed, and they\u2019ve been held at the mill ever since, ready to supply product as required.<\/p>\n
\u201cPaul knows he can call on us at any time for anything Upton requires, because he knows that we\u2019ve got Upton\u2019s interests at heart,\u201d Brian concluded.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe feel we have a strong partnership with BlueScope Distribution; they\u2019ve always been exceptional to us,\u201d Paul Upton said. \u201cWhether it\u2019s unique product requirements or technical support I know that if I need anything, Brian and the team will do whatever it takes; they definitely look after us.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur business has a strong focus on placing customers\u2019 needs first and developing long lasting relationships with them. From our experience, we know BlueScope Distribution is the same and that makes our partnership a very good fit.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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