PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN SUPPORTING GLOBAL MINERS

Led by Sam Hyder, CEO, Geographe is a third-generation, privately-owned company excelling in enhancing mining fleet productivity, safety, and reliability. With 150+ passionate professionals in our team, we have a core goal to be the world's no. 1 provider of Enhanced Performance Wear Parts.

Our approach is focused on asset optimisation and combines replacement parts, enhanced performance parts, and specialised tooling solutions, supported by our expertise in precision engineering, manufacturing, repair, system integration, gear production, and relationship management.

Meet the team

As a third-generation privately-owned company, our culture is steeped in the understanding that people matter to us. We care about individual development, a sense of value within the company, and encourage transparency in communication.

Whether it's with technology and its application in our manufacturing centres, or strategies to navigate customers' needs in challenging mine site situations, our Geographe team has professionals whose service and dedication to developing products, sales and manufacturing have spanned decades.

Our History

Founded by Neville Hyder and named after the region of Geographe in Western Australia, we began as a small engineering concern in 1968. Based on our philosophy of making equipment run better than before, Geographe originally worked to repair farming equipment, including improved farm gates before moving into mineral sands and coal mining equipment.

Growing into a full-service manufacturer and producing spare parts for the mining industry, we carried on the ethos of engineering parts to exceed expectations. Our team expanded to include draftsmen, in-house metallurgical services, client services, and technical services departments dedicated to our expanding scope of work which included Oil & Gas, Transport, Defense, Mining and Aerospace projects.

1968

Geographe Founded

Geographe was founded in Busselton, Western Australia by Neville Hyder.

Repair Expansion

Began Mineral Sands and Coal Mining equipment repairs based upon an unnamed philosophy of equipment improvement.

1970

1975

First Flight

First light aircraft piloted by Neville Hyder, used for colleting mine drill and blast samples.

Spare Parts

Manufacturing of spare parts for the Mining Industry begins after collating list of parts which were underperforming.

1980

1984

Robotic Loading

Introduction of a robotic loading arm into Geographe's Western Australia factory.

Dedicated Draftsman

Draftsmen position created to handle increased demand.

1985

1987

Collated Pins Introduction

First range of Geographe Colleted Pins introduced, to suit Tamrock Underground Drills.

Second Generation

Geographe becomes second generation led as Clayton Hyder takes over as CEO.

1987

1988

Marine Range

Geographe Marine range introduced including winches and sealed boat door systems.

Replacement Parts

Geographe Replacement Parts were branded and launched to customers.

1989

1990

First Dedicated Metallurgist

Metalurgical laboratory established with Geographe's first dedicated Metallurgist.

Solid Pin Kit Developed

First Solid Pin Kit developed to suit Caterpillar 992 loaders.

1991

Client Service Dept. Created

Client services roles formalised and introduced into the business.

Quality System Award

ISO 9001 Quality System accreditation awarded to Geographe by SAI Global.

1992

1994

EP & MOD Introduction

Geographe Enhanced Performance Parts™ (EP) label and range introduced alongside Modified parts (MOD).

Solidworks Investment

Investment in Solidworks CAD and Finate Element Analysis (FEA) software to efficiently engineer enhancements.

1999

2000

EP Parts

Extended range of EP parts developed for both Underground and Open Cut.

ERP Systems

SAP ECC introduced as an ERP system to power Geographe's business.

2002

2003

First Website

Geographe's first website hosted, showcasing a wealth of information and resources.

Extended Gearing Range

Introduction of gear grinding technology and KISSOFT software enables Geographe to extend its gearing range.

2004

2005

AGV Introduction

First Automated Guided Vehicle introduced to Geographe's factory.

Environmental Award

Awarded Environmental Management System Standard ISO 14001 by SAI Global.

2005

2009

The Top Hat Bush

Top Hat Bush design to suit Hitachi excavators conceived and developed with industry partners, HWE Leightons.

Specialised Tooling

First piece of Specialised Tooling designed, manufactured and delivered to Dampier Salt.

2010

2011

Technical Services

Technical Services Division created with a Failure Analysis facility.

Third Generation

Geographe becomes third generation led as Sam Hyder becomes CEO.

2013

Online Store Launched

Our first online catalogue with pricing and availability is launched.

Hitting The 1000 Mark

Over 1000 EP and MOD parts had been developed and sold to miners globally.

2015

2016

Spare Power Partnership

Geographe enters African Market, and creates a powerful partnership with Spare Power.

Partnership Developments

Greaseable pins concept developed in conjunction with Newmont and Schlam Group.

2017

2018

BSRT Conceived

Ball Stud Removal Tool concept engineered and developed with partners, FMG.

ERP Cloud Based System

Migrated to SAP S/4 Hana, SAP's latest cloud based ERP system.

2018

2020

Multi-process Grinding

DMG Mori CVG9 vertical multi process grinding machines introduced to factory.

OHS Award

Awarded OH&S Management System Standard ISO 456001 by SAI Global.

2020

2021

5 Axis Lathes

Okuma Multus 5 Axis multitasking lathes introduced to factory.

The Americas Market

Asset Optimisation brand launched. Geographe enters America, hires SVP-Sales & Business Development, and Customer Relationship Manager.

2022

2023

Fixed Plant Wheels

First fixed plant roller wheels designed and manufactured for Rio Tinto in Western Australia.

Award Sponsorship

Geographe sponsors the Australian Mining Prospect Awards - Safety in Mining category.

2023

2024

Virtual Reality Simulation

First VR simulation showcasing a tooling demo on a haul truck.

First American Exhibition

Geographe attends MinExpo in Las Vegas showcasing Specialised Tooling and Enhanced Performance Parts.

2024

1968

Geographe was founded in Busselton, Western Australia by Neville Hyder.
1970

Began Mineral Sands and Coal Mining equipment repairs based upon an unnamed philosophy of equipment improvement.
1975

First light aircraft piloted by Neville Hyder, used for colleting mine drill and blast samples.
1980

Manufacturing of spare parts for the Mining Industry begins after collating list of parts which were underperforming.
1984

Introduction of a robotic loading arm into Geographe's Western Australia factory.
1985

Draftsmen position created to handle increased demand.
1987

First range of Geographe Colleted Pins introduced, to suit Tamrock Underground Drills.
1987

Geographe becomes second generation led as Clayton Hyder takes over as CEO.
1988

Geographe Marine range introduced including winches and sealed boat door systems.
1989

Geographe Replacement Parts were branded and launched to customers.
1990

Metalurgical laboratory established with Geographe's first dedicated Metallurgist.
1991

First Solid Pin Kit developed to suit Caterpillar 992 loaders.
1991

Client services roles formalised and introduced into the business.
1992

ISO 9001 Quality System accreditation awarded to Geographe by SAI Global.
1994

Geographe Enhanced Performance Parts™ (EP) label and range introduced alongside Modified parts (MOD).
1999

Investment in Solidworks CAD and Finate Element Analysis (FEA) software to efficiently engineer enhancements.
2000

Extended range of EP parts developed for both Underground and Open Cut.
2002

SAP ECC introduced as an ERP system to power Geographe's business.
2003

Geographe's first website hosted, showcasing a wealth of information and resources.
2004

Introduction of gear grinding technology and KISSOFT software enables Geographe to extend its gearing range.
2005

First Automated Guided Vehicle introduced to Geographe's factory.
2005

Awarded Environmental Management System Standard ISO 14001 by SAI Global.
2009

Top Hat Bush design to suit Hitachi excavators conceived and developed with industry partners, HWE Leightons.
2010

First piece of Specialised Tooling designed, manufactured and delivered to Dampier Salt.
2011

Technical Services Division created with a Failure Analysis facility.
2013

Geographe becomes third generation led as Sam Hyder becomes CEO.
2013

Our first online catalogue with pricing and availability is launched.
2015

Over 1000 EP and MOD parts had been developed and sold to miners globally.
2016

Geographe enters African Market, and creates a powerful partnership with Spare Power.
2017

Greaseable pins concept developed in conjunction with Newmont and Schlam Group.
2018

Ball Stud Removal Tool concept engineered and developed with partners, FMG.
2018

Migrated to SAP S/4 Hana, SAP's latest cloud based ERP system.
2020

DMG Mori CVG9 vertical multi process grinding machines introduced to factory.
2020

Awarded OH&S Management System Standard ISO 456001 by SAI Global.
2021

Okuma Multus 5 Axis multitasking lathes introduced to factory.
2022

Asset Optimisation brand launched. Geographe enters America, hires SVP-Sales & Business Development, and Customer Relationship Manager.
2023

First fixed plant roller wheels designed and manufactured for Rio Tinto in Western Australia.
2023

Geographe sponsors the Australian Mining Prospect Awards - Safety in Mining category.
2024

First VR simulation showcasing a tooling demo on a haul truck.
2024

Geographe attends MinExpo in Las Vegas showcasing Specialised Tooling and Enhanced Performance Parts.

Geographe is global

Partnering with Geographe allows you to achieve the best solution for your fleet.
We help miners globally to reach their business goals and attain optimal site performance.

Through enhanced performance solutions and partnerships, we can support you
with the arrangement of the right parts to extend your machine uptime and keep your workforce safe during equipment maintenance.

Click below to learn more about Geographe in your local region.

Geographe is global

Partnering with Geographe allows you to achieve the best solution for your fleet. We help miners globally to reach their business goals and attain optimal site performance. Through enhanced performance solutions and partnerships, we can support you with the arrangement of the right parts to extend your machine uptime and keep your workforce safe during equipment maintenance.

Click below to learn more about Geographe in your local region.

DO THE RIGHT THING

We are honest with each other and act with integrity, even if more difficult or passing up an opportunity others may take.

WORK IT OUT

We solve problems by being diligent, adaptable and innovative, without fuss.

GET IT DONE

Through teamwork we're able to rely on one another to consistently focus and execute.

LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER

We're in this together, we help each other to win professionally and personally because we want to. Be a fan and not a critic.

Community engagement

As a proud Australian company, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. As one team, we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

We strongly believe in the power of giving back, actively supporting a range of community projects and educational initiatives aimed at creating lasting impacts. Through our commitment, we are deeply involved in fostering opportunities that enable individuals to achieve their fullest potential.

Our team is enthusiastic about contributing to meaningful change and takes pride in our efforts to support and uplift local communities. By collaborating closely with these communities, we strive to implement sustainable solutions that address their unique needs.

Geographe stands as more than a company; we are a dedicated partner in building a brighter, more inclusive future, reinforcing our commitment to making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

Solve Equipment Challenges Fast

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Improve Maintenance Safety & Productivity

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