The David Moss Group is a private Australian business established in 1938 that manufactures and supplies PE and PVC pipe and fittings. It has the 3rd largest manufacturing capacity for PE pipe up to 1200mm diameter in Australia at 50,000 tonnes per year. It has strong relationships with raw material suppliers and a track record of supplying major mining, infrastructure and industrial projects throughout Australia with PE pipe and fabricated fittings.
1. DAVID MOSS GROUP CAPABILITY STATEMENT
Overview
The David Moss Group is a 100% wholly owned private Australian business that can trace
its heritage back to 1938. The Group businesses’ clients are predominantly in the mining,
industrial, civil utilities, government and agricultural sectors within Australian and
international markets.
The Group is predominantly a manufacturer and supplier of PE and PVC pipe and fittings as
well as specialising in custom engineered fittings and spools. Other companies within the
Group provide specialised piping solutions, crushing and screening products and are a
provider of specialist products and services
David Moss Group also operates a NATA accredited test laboratory under the Supplies &
Services (SSA) entity to support the plastic pipe sector. SSA also runs a registered training
organisation delivering nationally recognised courses relevant to the welding of plastic pipes
and fabricated items. SSA also stocks a full range of HDPE welding equipment including butt
welding, electrofusion and extrusion equipment for both hire and sale.
The David Moss Group head office is in Neerabup, Western Australia and is situated on a
40,000m2
parcel of land. This site also houses David Moss Corporation (DMC), DMC is a
polyethylene pipe and fittings manufacturer with the ability to supply up to 1200mm diameter.
In March 2013, David Moss Group acquired PE pipe and fittings company PPI Corporation.
PPI Corporation was a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of PE pipe and had
been in business for over 30 years. The acquisition by David Moss of PPI provides DMG
with world class manufacturing facilities on both coasts. David Moss Groups the 3rd
largest
manufacturer and supplier of PE pipe up to 1200mm diameter to SDR7.4 or PN25 with a
total capacity of 50,000 tonnes per annum, DMG is also the largest supplier of fabricated
fittings in Australia.
PE Pipe & Fittings
David Moss Group manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of PE pipe from
20mm to 1200mm in diameter, with associated fittings. DMG has the technological capacity
to produce a large range of fabricated fittings such as sweep bends, tees, Y junctions and
complete spool packages from detailed drawings. DMG can also design and manufacture to
suit your piping requirements. We also offer a complete range of jointing systems including
electrofusion, stub end, backing rings, mechanical compression couplings and accessories.
PVC Pipe & Fittings
David Moss Group manufactures a full range of PVC pipe ranging from 20mm to 300mm in
diameter for applications including water supply, drain waste vent, stormwater, fire, irrigation,
electrical conduit, communications and casings. We also offer a complete range of moulded
and fabricated fittings and accessories.
2. Organisational Structure
DMG’s corporate structure comprises a well respected Executive Chairman, a diversified
Board with a broad cross section of experience and skills. Such a structure provides DMG
with:
sound corporate governance
compliance with statutory regulations
clear and board endorsed strategic direction
A responsive organisation capable of acting quickly to changing market and
customer needs.
The executive management structure of the company has been designed to allow each
division to focus on its core activities. A small and tight management team led by the CEO
and Executive Chairman are constantly managing the business across functional
departments to deliver the most beneficial outcome for our customers, staff and stake
holders. The executive management team is a good mix of experience, youth and sound
skills in Engineering, Manufacturing, Polyethylene Pipe Technology, Business and
Marketing.
Management Plans
The combination of the existing management plans designed to meet the requirements of
our customers and our business as well as the established company wide procedures and
policies and the requirements of our technical obligations under the relevant Australian
Standards, licenses and certifications ensure DMQ has the capability to comply with this
tender.
DMG’s Human Resources Plan outlines the purpose and responsibilities required to deliver
on our values and commitments. It nominates what policies and procedures will be used to
put the plan into effect and the Industrial Agreements that will be used to manage its
employees across Australia. It should be noted that David Moss has been operating for
almost 65 years and has a number of long serving loyal staff in its organisation whom have
grown with the company. The company has an unblemished record with regard to industrial
disputes during its existence.
DMG’s Environmental Plan outlines the goals of the plan and who within the organisation is
responsible for delivering on them. It covers all of DMQ’s production and warehousing
facilities.
DMG’s Health & Safety Plan outlines how we will ensure the safety of our employees,
suppliers and customers who we come into contact during the normal course of conducting
business.
DMG’s Quality Plan is the framework in which we deliver what is regarded as best practice in
the industry. DMGs pipe is commonly referred to as “the best in market” for presentation,
roundness, butt and electrofusion weldability and compliance with Australian Standards.
3. DMG has been supplying quality PE Pressure Pipe for many years and its rigorous quality
management system has been the backbone of our reputation.
The combination of these major management plans and the existing regime of standard
operating procedures (SOP) and working company policies ensures that DMG has the
business planning structure to deliver on the requirements of any project or supply
requirements.
Operational Performance
DMG’s ability to supply and meet the demand requirements is best determined by analysing
four (4) main areas;
Raw Material Supply
Manufacturing Capacity
Past Performance
Resourcing
Raw Material Supply
The availability of reliable and quality PE100 raw material is critical to the performance of
any PE PRESSURE pipe manufacturer. DMG has forged strong and loyal relationship with
its raw materials suppliers. Our raw materials are of the highest quality PE100 Resins
available both locally and internationally and DMG’s relationship allows us to purchase in
bulk, rolling shipments at very competitive prices.
As part of DMG’s long standing relationship with our raw material supplier, we have been
able to build a detailed testing and performance history of the products used to manufacture
PE Pressure Pipe. DMG clearly understands the required raw material characteristics and
uses these in its quality management planning system to ensure conformance with all
relevant standards.
Manufacturing Capacity
The David Moss Group is the 3rd largest manufacturer and supplier of PE pipe up to
1200mm diameter to SDR7.4 or PN25 with a total capacity of 50,000 tonnes per annum
nationally. DMG is also the largest supplier of fabricated and specialised PE fittings in
Australia.
Past Performance
David Moss has been supplying Polyethylene Pipe to the Mining, Industrial and Civil
segments of the Australian market for over 30 years.
David Moss customers include; Arrow Energy, BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group,
Alcoa, Thiess, Leightons, Abigroup, Brisbane Water, SA Water and the Department of
Natural Resources to mention a few.
4. In addition David Moss PE pipe and fittings has been or is being used in the following major
development and greenfield projects.
Resourcing
The DMG business is geared to manage orders of this nature. The manufacture of
Polyethylene Pipe is our core business. There are no physical or capital constraints that
impact on our ability to meet any demand.
For further information about our product range, please call 08 9306 3344, email
sales@davidmoss.com.au, or visit www.davidmoss.com.au.
MAJOR PROJECTS SUPPLIED BY DAVID MOSS
COMPANY PROJECT PROJECT SUPPLY DETAILS STATE AUD$M
FMG Pilbara Iron Ore Infrastructure Expansion Projects Pipe & Fittings , Spoolwork WA 25
KCGM Upgrade and Expansion Pipe & Fittings, QA/QC testing WA 20
Newmont Asia Upgrade and Expansion, Boddington Pipe & Fittings WA 7
BHP Billition Various Projects Pipe & Fittings WA 25
First Quantum Minerals Upgrade and Expansion Pipe & Fittings WA 15
Worley Parsons FMG Pilbara Iron Ore Infrastructure Pipe & Fittings WA 5
ACTJV Mundaring Wier Pipe Fittings Fabrication WA 4
Southern Cross Fertilizer Phosphate Hill Pipe & Fittings Qld 3
Tiwest Cooljarloo Tiwest Cooljarloo Pipe & Fittings WA 5
Alcoa Pinjara Sprinkler Sprinkler Upgrade WA 10
United Construction BHP Billiton Ravensthorpe Major Plant Fittings / Polyethylene WA 4
Monodelphous Australian Zircon Pipe & Fittings Qld 5
R.J. Robbins Monto Minerals Pipe & Fittings Qld 3
Iluka Resources Douglas Basin Pipe & Fittings SA 11
BHP Billiton & Nickel West Supply Agreement 3 years Pipe,Fittings & Und/Duct SA/WA 7
Barrick Australia Supply Agreement 4 years Pipe,Fittings & Und/Duct WA 5
FMG Pilbara Iron Ore Infrastructure Expantion Projects Pipe & Fittings , Spoolwork WA 4
Rio Tinto Iron Ore Nummaldi Pipe & Fittings, Spoolwork WA 11