PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN SUPPORTING GLOBAL MINERS
Led by Sam Hyder, CEO, Geographe is a third-generation, privately-owned company excelling in enhancing mining fleet productivity, safety, and reliability. With 150+ passionate professionals in our team, we have a core goal to be the world's no. 1 provider of Enhanced Performance Wear Parts.
Our approach is focused on asset optimisation and combines replacement parts, enhanced performance parts, and specialised tooling solutions, supported by our expertise in precision engineering, manufacturing, repair, system integration, gear production, and relationship management.
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Our customers
Geographe works with hundreds of customers globally including Tier 1 miners, Tier 2 miners, contract miners, and their nominated offsite repairers. We actively service over 100 mine sites across Australia and work with a further 300+ customers both nationally and internationally.
![BHP](https://geographe.com.au/hubfs/Brand%20Kit/Logos/Clients%20Logos/BHP.png)
![ANGLO AMERICAN](https://geographe.com.au/hubfs/Brand%20Kit/Logos/Clients%20Logos/ANGLO%20AMERICAN.png)
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![Thiess](https://geographe.com.au/hubfs/Brand%20Kit/Logos/Clients%20Logos/Thiess.png)
![Rio Tinto](https://geographe.com.au/hubfs/Brand%20Kit/Logos/Clients%20Logos/Rio%20Tinto.png)
![GLENCORE](https://geographe.com.au/hubfs/Brand%20Kit/Logos/Clients%20Logos/GLENCORE.png)
![NEWMONT](https://geographe.com.au/hubfs/Brand%20Kit/Logos/Clients%20Logos/NEWMONT.png)
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Meet the team
As a third-generation privately-owned company, our culture is steeped in the understanding that people matter to us. We care about individual development, a sense of value within the company, and encourage transparency in communication.
Whether it's with technology and its application in our manufacturing centres, or strategies to navigate customers' needs in challenging mine site situations, our Geographe team has professionals whose service and dedication to developing products, sales and manufacturing have spanned decades.
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Our History
Founded by Neville Hyder and named after the region of Geographe in Western Australia, we began as a small engineering concern in 1968. Based on our philosophy of making equipment run better than before, Geographe originally worked to repair farming equipment, including improved farm gates before moving into mineral sands and coal mining equipment.
Growing into a full-service manufacturer and producing spare parts for the mining industry, we carried on the ethos of engineering parts to exceed expectations. Our team expanded to include draftsmen, in-house metallurgical services, client services, and technical services departments dedicated to our expanding scope of work which included Oil & Gas, Transport, Defense, Mining and Aerospace projects.
1968
Geographe Founded
Repair Expansion
1970
1975
First Flight
Spare Parts
1980
1984
Robotic Loading
Dedicated Draftsman
1985
1987
Collated Pins Introduction
Second Generation
1987
1988
Marine Range
Replacement Parts
1989
1990
First Dedicated Metallurgist
Solid Pin Kit Developed
1991
1991
Client Service Dept. Created
Quality System Award
1992
1994
EP & MOD Introduction
Solidworks Investment
1999
2000
EP Parts
ERP Systems
2002
2003
First Website
Extended Gearing Range
2004
2005
AGV Introduction
Environmental Award
2005
2009
The Top Hat Bush
Specialised Tooling
2010
2011
Technical Services
Third Generation
2013
2013
Online Store Launched
Hitting The 1000 Mark
2015
2016
Spare Power Partnership
Partnership Developments
2017
2018
BSRT Conceived
ERP Cloud Based System
2018
2020
Multi-process Grinding
OHS Award
2020
2021
5 Axis Lathes
The Americas Market
2022
2023
Fixed Plant Wheels
Award Sponsorship
2023
2024
Virtual Reality Simulation
First American Exhibition
2024
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1968
Geographe was founded in Busselton, Western Australia by Neville Hyder.
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1970
Began Mineral Sands and Coal Mining equipment repairs based upon an unnamed philosophy of equipment improvement.
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1975
First light aircraft piloted by Neville Hyder, used for colleting mine drill and blast samples.
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1980
Manufacturing of spare parts for the Mining Industry begins after collating list of parts which were underperforming.
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1984
Introduction of a robotic loading arm into Geographe's Western Australia factory.
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1985
Draftsmen position created to handle increased demand.
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1987
First range of Geographe Colleted Pins introduced, to suit Tamrock Underground Drills.
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1987
Geographe becomes second generation led as Clayton Hyder takes over as CEO.
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1988
Geographe Marine range introduced including winches and sealed boat door systems.
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1989
Geographe Replacement Parts were branded and launched to customers.
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1990
Metalurgical laboratory established with Geographe's first dedicated Metallurgist.
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1991
First Solid Pin Kit developed to suit Caterpillar 992 loaders.
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1991
Client services roles formalised and introduced into the business.
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1992
ISO 9001 Quality System accreditation awarded to Geographe by SAI Global.
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1994
Geographe Enhanced Performance Parts™ (EP) label and range introduced alongside Modified parts (MOD).
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1999
Investment in Solidworks CAD and Finate Element Analysis (FEA) software to efficiently engineer enhancements.
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2000
Extended range of EP parts developed for both Underground and Open Cut.
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2002
SAP ECC introduced as an ERP system to power Geographe's business.
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2003
Geographe's first website hosted, showcasing a wealth of information and resources.
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2004
Introduction of gear grinding technology and KISSOFT software enables Geographe to extend its gearing range.
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2005
First Automated Guided Vehicle introduced to Geographe's factory.
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2005
Awarded Environmental Management System Standard ISO 14001 by SAI Global.
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2009
Top Hat Bush design to suit Hitachi excavators conceived and developed with industry partners, HWE Leightons.
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2010
First piece of Specialised Tooling designed, manufactured and delivered to Dampier Salt.
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2011
Technical Services Division created with a Failure Analysis facility.
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2013
Geographe becomes third generation led as Sam Hyder becomes CEO.
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2013
Our first online catalogue with pricing and availability is launched.
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2015
Over 1000 EP and MOD parts had been developed and sold to miners globally.
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2016
Geographe enters African Market, and creates a powerful partnership with Spare Power.
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2017
Greaseable pins concept developed in conjunction with Newmont and Schlam Group.
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2018
Ball Stud Removal Tool concept engineered and developed with partners, FMG.
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2018
Migrated to SAP S/4 Hana, SAP's latest cloud based ERP system.
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2020
DMG Mori CVG9 vertical multi process grinding machines introduced to factory.
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2020
Awarded OH&S Management System Standard ISO 456001 by SAI Global.
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2021
Okuma Multus 5 Axis multitasking lathes introduced to factory.
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2022
Asset Optimisation brand launched. Geographe enters America, hires SVP-Sales & Business Development, and Customer Relationship Manager.
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2023
First fixed plant roller wheels designed and manufactured for Rio Tinto in Western Australia.
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2023
Geographe sponsors the Australian Mining Prospect Awards - Safety in Mining category.
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2024
First VR simulation showcasing a tooling demo on a haul truck.
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2024
Geographe attends MinExpo in Las Vegas showcasing Specialised Tooling and Enhanced Performance Parts.
Geographe is global
Partnering with Geographe allows you to achieve the best solution for your fleet.
We help miners globally to reach their business goals and attain optimal site performance.
Through enhanced performance solutions and partnerships, we can support you
with the arrangement of the right parts to extend your machine uptime and keep your workforce safe during equipment maintenance.
Click below to learn more about Geographe in your local region.
Geographe is global
Partnering with Geographe allows you to achieve the best solution for your fleet. We help miners globally to reach their business goals and attain optimal site performance. Through enhanced performance solutions and partnerships, we can support you with the arrangement of the right parts to extend your machine uptime and keep your workforce safe during equipment maintenance.
Click below to learn more about Geographe in your local region.
Our company values
![Do the right thing](https://geographe.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Icons/IC%20Internal%20Red%20001.png?width=80&height=80&name=IC%20Internal%20Red%20001.png)
DO THE RIGHT THING
We are honest with each other and act with integrity, even if more difficult or passing up an opportunity others may take.
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WORK IT OUT
We solve problems by being diligent, adaptable and innovative, without fuss.
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GET IT DONE
Through teamwork we're able to rely on one another to consistently focus and execute.
![Look Out For Each Other](https://geographe.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Icons/IC%20Internal%20Red%20004.png?width=80&height=80&name=IC%20Internal%20Red%20004.png)
LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER
We're in this together, we help each other to win professionally and personally because we want to. Be a fan and not a critic.
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Community engagement
We strongly believe in the power of giving back, actively supporting a range of community projects and educational initiatives aimed at creating lasting impacts. Through our commitment, we are deeply involved in fostering opportunities that enable individuals to achieve their fullest potential.
Our team is enthusiastic about contributing to meaningful change and takes pride in our efforts to support and uplift local communities. By collaborating closely with these communities, we strive to implement sustainable solutions that address their unique needs.
Geographe stands as more than a company; we are a dedicated partner in building a brighter, more inclusive future, reinforcing our commitment to making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.
Geographe policies and accreditations
Below, you'll find essential information outlining how we handle data, maintain safety standards, and uphold integrity within our operations.
We understand the significance of reliability in the manufacturing and engineering services we provide to mine sites and we encourage you to take a moment to review our policies.
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