Personal load carrying solutions for the mining industry
Personal load carrying solutions for the mining industry
Tech Vest Australia is proudly 100% Australian owned, operated and supports local workers and suppliers to create a product solution for your needs.
Tech Vest Australia developed the original Tech Vest to provide a practical way for mining personnel to carry the equipment required for their work.
Since then, the Tech Vest concept has continued to evolve as equipment, technology and workplace requirements have changed.
Our experience designing specialised load-carrying solutions means we understand that there is rarely a one-size-fits-all answer. Different equipment and different working environments require different solutions.
Original thinking. Practical solutions. Proven in the field.
The materials and components used in our products are selected for the demanding environments in which they are expected to work.
From heavy-duty fabrics and webbing to buckles, reflective materials and fastening systems, we select components with durability, reliability and practical performance in mind.
Our local manufacturing also gives us control over construction and quality throughout the production process, from cutting and assembly through to final inspection.
Built from materials selected for the job, not simply the price.
Good equipment starts with understanding how it will actually be used.
We work directly with mining companies, distributors and end users to understand the equipment they need to carry, how it needs to be accessed and the conditions in which it will be used.
That practical approach has helped us develop everything from individual pouches and accessories through to complete specialised carrying systems.
For us, the most satisfying part of product development is taking a customer's problem and turning it into something that works.
If you have an equipment-carrying problem, talk to us. There's a good chance we can build a solution.
Since 2001, Tech Vest Australia has been designing and manufacturing specialised load-carrying equipment for the mining and industrial sectors.
Over more than 25 years, our products have been used across mining operations throughout Australia, giving us extensive practical experience in understanding how equipment needs to perform in demanding working environments.
That experience goes into every Tech Vest we manufacture, from proven designs and material selection through to specialised configurations developed for individual customers and applications.
Australian designed. Australian made. Proven in the field.
Tech Vest Australia products are designed and manufactured at our facility in the Hunter Valley, NSW.
Manufacturing locally gives us greater control over quality, materials and production, while allowing us to respond quickly to the specialised requirements of our customers.
It also means we can do more than simply supply a standard product. We can modify existing designs, manufacture specialised configurations and work directly with customers to develop solutions for their particular equipment and working environment.
Wherever possible, we source Australian materials and components and support other Australian businesses throughout our supply chain.
Designed here. Made here. Built for Australian industry.
Since 2001, we have continued to develop and refine our products to meet the changing requirements of our customers.
As the mining industry evolves with new technology and equipment, Tech Vest Australia evolves with it. New devices and changing work practices often create new carrying, storage and accessibility requirements, and our Australian manufacturing capability allows us to respond with practical solutions.
Customer feedback and real-world experience play an important role in our product development. Whether modifying an existing design, developing a specialised pouch or creating a completely new solution, we work closely with our customers to ensure their equipment is fit for purpose.
As your equipment changes, we make sure the way you carry it keeps pace.
Tech Vest Australia was founded in 2001 based upon an innovative concept of its Director, Trevor Boyd, who at the time had been a tradesperson for several years with an underground coal mine in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia.
Trevor realised there was a great need for a more efficient way of carrying the necessary equipment required by the modern underground worker. Based upon his experience, he went about designing, creating and developing a load carrying harness, now known as “The Tech Vest”.
In July 2001 Tech Vest Australia was created. Also at this time “The Tech Vest” was design registered and trademarked. Soon after, Tech Vest Australia was awarded recognition by the New South Wales Minerals Council at the 2002 OHS Innovation Awards.
Tech Vest Australia uses the latest materials and modern technology in its manufacturing process. The company is competitive in pricing and competent in handling bulk orders for small and large mining ventures and associated industries.
Not everyone is the same size or carries the same gear so that’s why the Tech Vest® is readily available in a range of sizes from Small to XXL. We also have a range of pouches and accessories to ensure that your essential tools and equipment are secure. Contact us today to discuss your requirements.
