Ampcontrol has announced that Androck Engineering & Mining, acquired in May 2023, will officially operate under the Ampcontrol brand from 12 March 2025.
The move is part of Ampcontrol’s broader strategy to strengthen Australian manufacturing and enhance local supply chains.
In a statement, Ampcontrol said the integration aligns with its commitment to developing local manufacturing capabilities and reducing reliance on global supply chains.
Since its acquisition, Androck has more than doubled its workforce to 106 employees and 33 apprentices.
It has also expanded its physical footprint to six workshops in Rutherford, New South Wales, and a new 1,800-square-meter facility in Mackay, Queensland.
Ampcontrol Managing Director and CEO Rod Henderson said the company is focused on keeping manufacturing jobs in Australia and leveraging local expertise to drive innovation in the mining sector.
“With Androck the market leader in cutter head overhaul, further integrating their capabilities into the business brings us another step closer to achieving this goal,” Henderson said.
According to Ampcontrol, Australia’s heavy reliance on global supply chains has been impacted by external disruptions, including the pandemic and geopolitical conflicts.
The company said developing a stronger domestic supply chain is critical to increasing national self-sufficiency.
Androck, established in 2006, has specialised in machining, fabrication, hydraulics, and electrical repairs for underground mining equipment, including continuous miners, shuttle cars, and multi-bolters.
Ampcontrol stated that integrating Androck’s services under its brand will provide customers with streamlined access to an expanded range of products, including machining services through an independent Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine shop.
Henderson said Androck has seen significant growth since joining Ampcontrol, expanding into the Queensland market and adding a second shift at its Rutherford workshops to meet customer demand.
“Under the Ampcontrol name, we remain focused on developing Australian manufacturing and will continue to deliver high-quality goods and services to the underground mining industry,” he said.
Ampcontrol, which operates 30 sites across Australia and internationally in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mongolia, said the integration would strengthen its capabilities, broaden its product range, and enhance innovation across multiple industries.
