SEW opens new Perth centre

SEW-Eurodrive has opened a new sales and service centre in Perth. The Welshpool premises features on-site assembly, service and training facilities and provides access to the company's range of motor and drive technologies, expertise and spares.

According to SEW-Eurodrive WA State Manager Trevor Hughes: “This 2300 m² site features 800 m² of electrical and mechanical workshops.

“In addition to 16-tonne and five-tonne overhead gantry cranes, we also have a two-tonne jib crane. This heavy-lifting capability - plus the additional workshop space - will facilitate the assembly and repair of larger-size drive assemblies,” he said.

This extended capacity will enhance SEW-Eurodrive’s ability to support heavy industry - especially the mining industry. “This is the largest drive-systems assembly and repair facility in the Perth area and features capacity to hold over $1 million of stock,” said Hughes.

The new building features special construction for thermal resistance and a wall facade system designed to maximise the use of natural light. “This new centre will help us to reduce our own carbon footprint as we help the end users of our drives solutions to reduce theirs,” Hughes said.

The new facility also features a designated training room, enabling in-house training to be provided for up to 20 people at a time.