OPIE Manufacturing Group purchase of GILKON

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you – Gilkon has joined forces with OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group, Aus­trali­a's premier steel products man­u­fac­tur­er. This strategic merger marks a sig­nif­i­cant milestone in our journey, and we are eager to inform you about the positive changes this col­lab­o­ra­tion brings to our ca­pa­bil­i­ties and services.

OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group, known for its com­mit­ment to ex­cel­lence, has made a $6M capital in­vest­ment to solidify its position in the Aus­tralian fab­ri­ca­tion and contract man­u­fac­tur­ing industry. With the suc­cess­ful ac­qui­si­tion of Wilson & Gilkes, a dis­tin­guished provider of security en­clo­sures and fab­ri­cat­ed metal com­po­nents, OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group is poised to elevate its industry standing.

The amal­ga­ma­tion of OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group and Wilson & Gilkes unites two industry leaders who share a common ded­i­ca­tion to de­liv­er­ing high-quality products and ex­cep­tion­al customer service. With over 75 years of ex­pe­ri­ence, Wilson & Gilkes brings extensive expertise in man­u­fac­tur­ing security en­clo­sures and in­no­v­a­tive design solutions through col­lab­o­ra­tion with business partners.

By combining our resources and ca­pa­bil­i­ties, OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group and Wilson & Gilkes aim to provide you, our valued customers, with an even broader range of steel products and services. This strategic move positions OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group to offer a com­pre­hen­sive suite of solutions, including sheet metal fab­ri­ca­tion, pro­duc­tion design pro­to­typ­ing, and en­gi­neer­ing services for in­dus­tries such as Ar­chi­tec­ture, OEM, Gov­ern­ment, and in­fra­struc­ture projects.

Tristan Opie, CEO at OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group, expressed his ex­cite­ment about the merger, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Wilson & Gilkes to the OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group family. This merger allows us to expand our product offerings and enhance our ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers."

OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group's com­mit­ment to eco-friendly man­u­fac­tur­ing and adherence to cer­ti­fi­ca­tion and standards align seam­less­ly with Wilson & Gilkes' ded­i­ca­tion to flexible man­u­fac­tur­ing solutions and optimum results for customers. This ac­qui­si­tion will also enable OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group to support Aus­tralian man­u­fac­tur­ing, con­tribute to the growth of local skills and supply chains, and satisfy the demand for precision with its state-of-the-art plant, pro­gram­ming, and pro­duc­tion.

As part of this tran­si­tion, Wilson & Gilkes will operate under the OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group brand, further so­lid­i­fy­ing our rep­u­ta­tion as a leading provider of steel products in Australia. The ac­qui­si­tion includes the brands “Boscotek,” “Bosco,” “Argent,” “Lectrum®,” and “Gilkon,” expanding our product offerings to better serve you.

To ac­com­mo­date this exciting growth, OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group is expanding its man­u­fac­tur­ing plant and re­lo­cat­ing the Wilson & Gilkes head­quar­ters to Penrith, New South Wales. This move signifies our com­mit­ment to growth and providing enhanced services to our customers. The closure of the Moorebank facility will be part of the con­sol­i­da­tion process, allowing for stream­lined op­er­a­tions and improved ef­fi­cien­cy.

James Hunt, General Manager of both Wilson & Gilkes and Opie Group, shared his en­thu­si­asm, stating, "We are excited about the expanded plant and the move to our new head­quar­ters in Emu Plains in the Penrith region of New South Wales. This strategic decision will enable us to optimize our man­u­fac­tur­ing processes and better serve our customers. The closure of the Moorebank facility is a necessary step in this ac­qui­si­tion, and we will ensure a smooth tran­si­tion for all stake­hold­ers involved.”

For more in­for­ma­tion about OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group and its expanded ca­pa­bil­i­ties following the merger with Wilson & Gilkes, please visit our website or contact us:

OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group:

• HQ: 109 Russel St, Emu Plains, NSW 2750
• PH:sales@opiegroup.com.au
• EML: sales@opiegroup.com.au

Wilson & Gilkes/Gilcon:

• Relocated to: 109 Russel St, Emu Plains, NSW 2750
• PH: 02 4728 6111
• EML: sales@opiegroup.com.au