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Boilermaker welding a heavy steel wear liner in a Broken Hill fabrication bay

Services

Engineering & Fabrication (CFE Division)

HES carries out engineering and fabrication repairs, modifications and general fabrication through our CFE Engineering & Fabrication division.

We support mining, local businesses and heavy industry across Broken Hill, Cobar and the surrounding region.

Fabrication work we handle

  • Structural and plant repairs
  • Modifications to machines and equipment
  • General fabrication tasks
  • Boilermaking and welding
  • Fabrication support for maintenance and shutdown scopes
Boilermaker welding a heavy mining equipment frame in a Broken Hill workshop

One team for repairs and fabrication

Fabrication rarely happens in isolation. Worn or damaged steelwork is often found during mechanical repairs, and CFE works alongside our fitters and boilermakers to complete the full scope.

Machines that need structural work can be handled through our workshop repairs and rebuilds service, with fabrication completed under the same roof.

Shutdown and project support

CFE fabrication crews support major planned work and short-term shutdowns across the region. Additional trade support is available through our planned and shutdown maintenance service.

For sites that need trades on an ongoing basis, see our labour hire options.

Regional coverage

Areas served

  • Broken Hill, Silverton and Menindee
  • Cobar, Nyngan and Bourke
  • Wilcannia, White Cliffs and Tibooburra
  • Far West NSW and nearby South Australian border operations
Tradespeople measuring a fabricated steel frame on a layout table in outback New South Wales

Engineering and fabrication FAQs

What is CFE?

CFE Engineering & Fabrication is the fabrication division of HES Business Group, handling repairs, modifications and general fabrication work.

Can you modify existing equipment?

Yes. We carry out modifications to suit site requirements alongside repair work.

Do you support breakdown work?

Yes. Fabrication support is available as part of our breakdown support response when structural repairs are needed.