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Gorski expands into Queensland market

As Gorski Engineering tips closer and closer to its 50th year of business the excitement in the air is palpable.

Since 1975 the Melbourne-based manufacturer has sent tens of thousands of tipper trucks and trailers out into the transport wild.

It’s distinctive red, black, and yellow branding can found on trailers, mudguards, hats, hoodies and stubby coolers — a brand built strong through decades spent in the pursuit of excellence in product and customer service.

With Gorski Engineering trailers rolling out across the country the business has set its sights on the expansion of its footprint to bring Gorski’s exceptional service and skills closer to the clients it serves in each state.

The first step on the next 50 years of the Gorski Engineering story will take place on October 1 at 10/6 Quinns Hill Road in Stapylton, Queensland.

This will be the site of Gorski Engineering’s Queensland sales and service centre.

Just to the east of the Pacific Motorway, half-way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the site will be home to a large warehouse and service centre, featuring around 10 examples of Gorski Engineering’s latest trailers, and access to experienced engineering staff capable of diagnosing and fixing any issues that may arise.

For Gorski Engineering’s general manager Paul Baker, it’s an exciting next step on the journey of business growth.

“We’ve been in production for 50 years in Melbourne, and it is time to open the next phase of the company. By 2028, we will be looking at being at least in another state after Queensland. So that’s a pipeline,” Paul says.

Gorski Engineering’s tipping bodies and quad dog tipping trailers are in high demand. Image: Gorski

Heading north to fly the flag for the business is 18-year Gorski Engineering veteran Alex Powell, who kickstarted his career in manufacturing as an apprentice boilermaker in the Melbourne factory back in about 2006.

Paul says Alex’s knowledge of Gorski Engineering runs deep and it is hoped having him as the key contact for dealerships and customers in the Queensland region will further enhance service levels in the state.

He says Alex is not just a part of the team but is part of the Gorski family –  “so who better to sell and support our brand”.

“While we will still manufacture in Melbourne, Alex will be there for aftersales or technical support, and we’ll also have a full range of spare parts and inventory as well as one of all of our ready-to-go trailers in stock in Queensland as well,” he says.

“In this industry, time is money, and if our customers are off the road, they’re not making money. It’s about getting people, working, and getting them on the road and making sure that they’re operating at maximum capacity.”

Paul says the expansion also represents a big investment by the 100 per cent family-owned business and reflects its owners’ determination to continue to build on the strong foundations of its founders.

As for why Queensland, Gorski Engineering see plenty of opportunity there.

“We are seeing a big demand for Queensland. It a growing market and with the Olympics coming up in 2032, there’s going to be a lot of infrastructure happening within that region,” Paul says.

“The market is heading that way too, with a few of our Victorian customers making the trek up north.”

When asked about current market trends, Paul says the Hardox® truck and four-axle quad dog set up has seen a resurgence lately, and the forthcoming grain season had seen a ramping up on interest in aluminium grain tippers.

While the decision is yet to be made on which state after Queensland – one thing is clear, Gorski Engineering is determined to provide its customers with the best service and support it possibly can and willing to invest in its own future to make that possible. 

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