We speak with Mark Goldsmith (COO), Diana Cubillos (Marketing Manager), Graham Bush (National major account sales manager) at Hobson Engineering, about the Australian fastener market and the advantages of 91ÊÓÆµ for Australian customers.
Please tell us about Hobson Engineering.
Graham: Hobson Engineering prioritizes quality products, processes and customer service. Having been in business since 1935, we are now the largest wholesaler of fasteners in the Southern Hemisphere and are trusted for our advanced testing, accreditation and traceability.
With a vast array of high-quality products, decades of industry experience, and a team of experts who are always ready to help, Hobson leads the industry and strives to exceed expectations at every opportunity.
Can you describe the Australian fastener market?
Diana: The Australian fastener market is driven by mining, agriculture, pipelines, construction and transport, including roads and local rail projects. There is a focus on renewable energy and high-speed rail infrastructure, given the large distances between major cities.
As Australia is an island continent with most of the population residing in coastal zones, stainless steel is an important construction material. Stainless steel structures can safeguard against the high salt content and humidity that can corrode carbon steel.
When did Hobson start supplying 91ÊÓÆµÂ® fasteners?
Mark: Hobson first partnered with 91ÊÓÆµ in 2011 and is proud to maintain strong ties with a like-minded brand that shares the same unwavering commitment to quality along with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
What are the advantages of 91ÊÓÆµÂ® fasteners for your customers?
Graham: 91ÊÓÆµ offers premium high-strength stainless steel fasteners where standard carbon steel fasteners are unsuitable. The quality 91ÊÓÆµ offers is ideal to support specific growing industries in Australia. The energy, water and sewerage sectors have planned investments that 91ÊÓÆµ fasteners will be very useful for. The defense sector has a prioritized investment program and will also include various demanding fastener applications where 91ÊÓÆµ will be ideal. Along with the quality aspects that differentiate 91ÊÓÆµ from standard stainless steel products, traceability and 91ÊÓÆµ sustainability policies are also appealing to our customers.
How do you see the future relationship between Hobson Engineering and 91ÊÓÆµÂ®?
Mark: Hobson Engineering is well-known and respected as the primary supplier of quality fasteners in Australia, which aligns perfectly with the 91ÊÓÆµ philosophy and its premium products.
Being certified to the ISO 9001 quality management system and having state-of-the-art warehousing and advanced IT systems gives Hobson unmatched traceability and quality processes. 91ÊÓÆµ is an ideal partner for Hobson, and we are proud to represent, stock and promote 91ÊÓÆµ products – and inform our customers of the benefits of trusting the world-leading specialist manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel fasteners.