Matthews Brothers Engineering Pty Ltd

23/06/2026

🚧 Built for the Long Haul. Designed for the Real World. 🚧

Progress is well underway on this 19,000L Hot Bitumen Road Tanker, which will ultimately be completed as a tri-axle dog trailer built to meet the demanding conditions of Australia's road construction industry.

The tanker incorporates a diesel package burner heating system, powered by a dedicated onboard generator, providing reliable and efficient bitumen heating for transport, storage, and on-site operations.

Safety has been a key focus throughout the design and build, with a comprehensive Dangerous Goods (DG) compliance package and a range of modern protection systems, including drive-away protection integrated into critical equipment and hose connections.

From rolled shell sections and fabricated pipework through to final assembly and testing, every stage reflects the craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail that Australian manufacturing is known for.

Proudly engineered and built in Australia 🇦🇺⚙️🔧👨🏼‍🏭

12/06/2026

🔧 Built on experience. Driven by craftsmanship. 🇦🇺

While most people only see the finished product, there's a lot that happens behind the scenes to make it happen.

From machining and fabrication to welding, fitting and final assembly, every job relies on skilled tradespeople who take pride in doing things properly. No shortcuts. Just quality workmanship, attention to detail, and years of experience on the tools.

These photos are a small snapshot of the hard work happening every day in Australian workshops by the men and women who keep industry moving. 💪⚙️

Proud of the team. Proud of the workmanship. Proud to be part of Australian manufacturing. 🇦🇺🔥

01/06/2026

25/04/2026

Today we pause to recognise ANZAC Day.

A day to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have served, and those who continue to serve.
We remember those who gave their lives, and the families who carry that legacy.

Lest we forget.

18/04/2026

We’d like to share details of a memorial being held in honour of our friend Leo Van Oostveen.

Leo’s family has asked us to pass on arrangements for a day to celebrate his life on Saturday, 2nd May.

The day will begin at Peter Tobin Funeral Home, Doveton Street North, meeting at 10:50am for an 11:00am sharp departure.

A procession will then travel to Creswick Cemetery, with a convoy of hot rods and bikes, all vehicles are welcome to join.

Following this, there will be a gathering at Eureka Stockade Park, Ballarat, for a BBQ and music, something Leo himself helped organise prior to his passing.

Please RSVP to Leo's daughter, Bianca, by 24th April if you would like catering provided.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and non-alcoholic beverages.

This will be an opportunity to come together, reflect, and celebrate Leo’s life.

All are welcome to attend.

10/03/2026

Need extra spraying capacity for your next project?

At MBE Hire (aka Flindane), we offer a fleet of Hot Bitumen Sprayers available for hire to support contractors when additional capacity is needed.

Whether you're managing peak workloads, covering maintenance downtime, or gearing up for a new contract, having reliable equipment ready to go can make all the difference.

Our hire fleet is well maintained, contractor-ready, and backed by the team who design and build the equipment, giving you confidence when it matters most.

If you have an upcoming project and need additional spraying capacity, get in touch with the team.

📞 (03) 9391 1226

23/12/2025

🎄 That’s a wrap for Christmas and 2025 🎄

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you.

To our fantastic clients, partners, and supporters, thank you for trusting us, working alongside us, and backing what we do throughout 2025. Your support truly means the world to us and is the reason we’re able to keep doing what we love.

As we head into the Christmas break, we hope you’re able to slow down, switch off, and enjoy some well-earned time with family and loved ones. Those moments are what matter most.

From all of us at MBE, we wish you a safe, happy, and relaxing Christmas, and we can’t wait to work together again as we look ahead to an exciting and successful 2026.

🎅✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the MBE family ✨🎅

17/12/2025

Nothing here happens overnight.

Every tank. Every weld. Every system.
Built step by step, by people who know that shortcuts always show up later. 🛠️

We’ve been building bitumen sprayers in Australia for a long time.
Long enough to know that “new” doesn’t mean better.

What matters is what still works years down the track,
on real roads, in real conditions, with real operators behind the wheel.

That’s why we don’t call it 'new'.

We call it 'PROVEN'. ✅

27/11/2025

✨ 🚛 New Truck Feels 🚛 ✨

Another build out the door and another customer over the moon.

We love the work, we love the people and we love getting these rigs out on the road . . . Even better, making the roads.

07/11/2025

Looking sharp in white 👌💎🤍

Fresh out of the workshop, our Winged Aggregate Spreader Box looking the part and built to work just as good as it looks.

From the welds to the wiring, every detail is designed, built, and finished right here in Australia 🇦🇺. That’s what sets an MBE build apart, local trades, real craftsmanship, and gear that’s made to last.

Check out our website for more about our spreaders.