Manufacturing Magazine December 2014 | Page 113

Varley Group australia services ranging from conceptual design through to product manufacture and provide throughlife support . Several products are available from Varley Group ’ s defence and aerospace line :
• Deployable shelters and enclosures integrated with tactical mission systems and logistics support equipment
• Specialised trailers fitted with stabilising system and elevating platforms
• Specialised vehicles bodies and modules
• Specialised aircraft ground support equipment ( GSE )
• Customised storage and transportable containers
• Marine gangways and accommodation ladders
This particular arm of the company prides itself on its continuously improving service to customers — which includes both the Australian Defence Force and Defence industry alike — providing innovative , integrated and cost-effective solutions and continually factoring lessons learnt into the company ’ s approach to new projects .
Major Contracts & Manufacturing Skills
In both prime and sub-contract arrangements , Varley Defence & Aerospace offers customers the benefits of knowledge , experience , flexibility , and highly skilled design and manufacturing teams supported by the full resources of the Varley Group of companies .
Most significant contracts include :
• Land121 Phases 3A & 5A Vehicle Modules for new fleet of Army G-Wagons
• RAAF Transportable Air Operations Tower ( TAOT ) Mobility Systems
• Deployable Tyre Maintenance System ( TMS ) Shelters
• F-35 JSF Landing Gear Handling Systems and Canopy Lifting Assemblies
• AP-3C Orion Aircraft Docking Stations , and Mobile Work , Support and Access Platforms
• Army Medium Maintenance Shelters
• Assemblage Enclosures for
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