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Townley Forging and Engineering

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Townley Forging and Engineering

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

15/10/2026

Forging creates parts that are much stronger than those made by any other metalworking process. That’s why you’ll find forged components in lifting, rigging, mining and defence applications, where failure is not an option.

The advantages:
✓ Greater strength-to-weight ratio
✓ Better fatigue resistance
✓ Continuous grain flow
✓ Reliable, consistent quality

Don't risk it, choose Townley.

28/09/2026

Working at height leaves no room for a weak link.

The GEOMET Height Safety Anchor Point is a robust fall protection anchor, precision-engineered for both safety and performance. Constructed from high-tensile alloy steel with a non-removable bolt, it gives your team a secure, permanent attachment point for height safety systems, rated to 21kN for 1–2 persons.

✓ Rated capacity: 1–2 persons (21kN)
✓ 100% crack detection on every unit
✓ Complies with AS/NZS 5532:2013
✓ Made in Australia
✓ Compliance plates are also available on request

Find out more: www.townleydropforge.com.au/catalogue/geomet-height-safety-anchor-point/

23/09/2026

The latest economic data brings a mix of optimism and real challenges for our sector as we move through the second half of 2026. Manufacturing's share of the national economy has climbed to 7.34%, a modest but genuine reversal of its long-term decline.

We've spent decades forging quality lifting and rigging components right here in Australia, so it's good to see the data finally catching up to what local manufacturers have always known: quality, reliability and proximity to the customer still count for a lot.

If you're specifying Australian-made components for your next project, we'd welcome the conversation.

www.townleydropforge.com.au/contact/

21/09/2026

When a lift depends on it, "close enough" isn't good enough.

The Lock-N-Lift Road Plate Lifter is forged, not cast, giving it the structural integrity to handle daily roadworks without the porosity issues that come with a cast product. The dovetail connection locks the lifting tool into the weld-in receiver plate every time, so your crew gets a fast, repeatable and secure lift, load after load.

Manufactured under licence to the original patent-holder's design and NATA tested to AS4991, it's built to a standard, not just a spec.

See the full specifications: https://www.townleydropforge.com.au/catalogue/lock-n-lift-road-plate-lifter/

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.

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

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/

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

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.

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.

Address

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

Website

http://www.townleydropforge.com.au/

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