Townley Drop Forge

Townley Drop Forge Townley Drop Forge has almost 100 years of forging experience and is proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.

Specialising in tensioning, staying, lifting and rigging components, Townley manufactures to Australian Standards and services a wide range of markets including Mining, Automotive, Construction, Marine and Defence. Townley also offers a custom forging service incorporating CAD/CAM design facilities, in house tooling manufacture, drop forge fabrication and CNC machining capability. Manufacturing ex

clusively from Australian certified steels, we offer full traceability, Operate a NATA approved mechanical testing laboratory and Quality Management certification.

From horse harnesses and brass belt buckles to engineered lifting components on Australia's biggest infrastructure proje...
31/08/2026

From horse harnesses and brass belt buckles to engineered lifting components on Australia's biggest infrastructure projects — Townley has been a constant in Australian industry for over 110 years.

Through world wars, factory fires, and economic depressions, we kept forging.

• 100% Independently Australian-Owned
• Proudly Manufactured in Melbourne
• Setting the Standard in Lifting & Rigging Quality

To every customer, distributor, and team member — past and present — thank you for being part of our story.

Townley was featured in the Cranes and Lifting Magazine and Lifting Magazine.Offshore sourcing is no longer as simple as...
27/08/2026

Townley was featured in the Cranes and Lifting Magazine and Lifting Magazine.

Offshore sourcing is no longer as simple as 'lowest unit cost'. Rising shipping delays, hidden costs, and compliance risks mean relying solely on imported components can leave your business holding all the liability.

In the August edition, we share why smart procurement teams are switching to a dual-sourcing model to protect their supply chains, ensure compliance with Australian Standards, and support local industry.

📖 Read the full article on pages 39 & 40: https://bit.ly/4xmxgVG

Built to disappear into the dark, engineered to perform under pressure. Townley's Entertainment Rigging Range is finish...
10/08/2026

Built to disappear into the dark, engineered to perform under pressure.

Townley's Entertainment Rigging Range is finished with a sleek, low-sheen matt black coating — blending seamlessly into dark backdrops while delivering the high-level performance your rig needs overhead.

View the full range online: https://www.townleydropforge.com.au/product-category/entertainment-rigging/

Global disruptions continue to challenge industries, making reliable local manufacturing and supply certainty more criti...
28/07/2026

Global disruptions continue to challenge industries, making reliable local manufacturing and supply certainty more critical than ever—especially for safety-critical components.

For over a century, Townley Drop Forge has been proudly Australian-owned, manufactured, and Australian Made certified. We deliver trusted quality and compliance when you need it most.

Why partner with us?
🔹 Over 100 years of dependable, local forging to bypass global shipping delays.
🔹 Every product is independently tested in our in-house NATA-accredited facility.
🔹 Supplied with full certificates of conformance.

When safety and certainty matter, keep it local.

Don't Risk it, Choose Townley.
🔗 www.townleydropforge.com.au

Working at heights? Your anchor point matters more than anything else on site.Townley's Height Safety Anchor Points are ...
19/07/2026

Working at heights? Your anchor point matters more than anything else on site.

Townley's Height Safety Anchor Points are now available — and they're already trusted by professionals right across Australia.

✅ Manufactured at Townley from high-grade alloy steel
✅ Rated for 1–2 persons (21 kN)
✅ Compliant with AS/NZS 5532:2013
✅ Available in M16 & M20 — long and short series
✅ Proudly Australian Made

Built in Melbourne. Tested to the standard. Ready for your site.

A behind-the-scenes look at a Townley eyebolt cooling down after the drop-forging process.Sourcing the highest quality s...
07/07/2026

A behind-the-scenes look at a Townley eyebolt cooling down after the drop-forging process.

Sourcing the highest quality steel and forging it right here in Melbourne means we have full visibility over the strength, chemistry, and quality of every component that leaves our floor.

We're incredibly proud to announce that Townley Drop Forge has been officially licensed to carry the iconic Australian M...
29/06/2026

We're incredibly proud to announce that Townley Drop Forge has been officially licensed to carry the iconic Australian Made logo on a range of premium forged products.

As a fiercely independent Australian company, we are proud that this certification reflects our long-term commitment to local manufacturing, rigorous quality standards, and keeping vital manufacturing skills and jobs right here in Australia.

Look for the green and gold kangaroo on our certified ranges:

🔹 Height Safety Attachment Points
🔹 Lifting Points - Eyebolts & Eyenuts
🔹 Lock-N-Lift Road Plate Lifters
🔹 Rigging Screws & Turnbuckles
🔹 Weldable Lifting Points
🔹 Wire Rope Fittings

Thank you to our dedicated team and loyal partners for continuing to support Australian-made industrial components.

When safety isn't negotiable, quality isn't an abstract concept. It's a measurable, verifiable standard that has to be r...
25/05/2026

When safety isn't negotiable, quality isn't an abstract concept. It's a measurable, verifiable standard that has to be right every single time.

At Townley, that standard is built into every step of our manufacturing process.

From sourcing local Australian steel to the precision of our drop forging process, every component we produce is stronger, denser, and ready for high-load environments.

Our certifications to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025 for mechanical testing means you're buying a component with built in peace of mind.

Every piece is independently verified to perform to its rated capacity.

With over a century of experience refining our processes in Melbourne, you get the consistency and precision you need.

Whether it's a one-off custom forging or a large-scale order, you know you can trust Townley.

When it comes to lifting and rigging components, how a product is made is just as important as what it's made from. Cast...
15/05/2026

When it comes to lifting and rigging components, how a product is made is just as important as what it's made from.

Casting involves pouring molten metal into a mould and is quick and cost-effective, but the cooling process can leave hidden voids inside the metal that become weak points under load.

Drop forging is a different story.
Heated steel is shaped under extreme force, which refines the grain structure of the metal and produces a stronger, tougher, more fatigue-resistant component.

In mining, construction and infrastructure, that difference is everything.

Townley has been drop forging quality lifting and rigging components in Melbourne since 1911.

When performance and reliability are non-negotiable, choose forged.

Choose Townley.

Our products are routinely used in many of the country’s largest mining and infrastructure projects. In addition to our ...
07/05/2026

Our products are routinely used in many of the country’s largest mining and infrastructure projects.

In addition to our core range, we custom design and manufacture steel forged products to your specifications.

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Melbourne, VIC
3058

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm

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