BHP South Flank Project
17 June 2020
The Western Australian arm of Chess Engineering works on a variety of mining projects across all areas of engineering. From design and project management through to fabrication and installation, we offer more than 20 years of experience in the mining sector. We recently delivered 39 conveyor drive bases for the BHP South Flank Project through […]
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Meccano Set
17 June 2020
Chess Engineering has worked on a number of iconic projects, including Sydney’s historic Meccano Set intersection structure. Originally installed at Lansdowne at June 1962, motorists have long used the Meccano Set as a point of reference when travelling through Sydney. In fact, when the NSW Government asked people what they wanted done with this structure, […]
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Jubilee Oval Sign
17 June 2020
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium is the home ground of St George Rugby League Club. It also regularly hosts Sydney Football Club as their second home ground. We were contracted to construct a large LED display at the stadium to replace a much smaller manual sign structure. Working for our client, Mitsubishi, Chess Engineering fabricated and installed […]
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Sydney’s Iconic Meccano Set Receives a Facelift
27 August 2019
Chess Engineering is pleased to announce the complete replacement of the iconic Meccano Set. The Meccano Set was constructed in 1962 and has been easily identified by Sydneysiders ever since for its traffic lights hung on a unique square beam structure. The 25-tonne intersection is a landmark for drivers in Sydney, usually signalling the start […]
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Cutting Edge Drilling Rig Technologies
18 October 2018
Our Innovative Drilling Rig Solutions for Sydney’s up and coming major transport projects. Chess Engineering were involved in the manufacture of a unique drilling rig in conjunction with local business Hydra-Wash and a multinational construction and infrastructure company. The drilling rig will be employed in some of Sydney’s up and coming major transport projects, assisting […]
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High quality stainless steel fencing
17 May 2018
Manufacturing and installation of high quality stainless steel fencing Manufacturing and installation of high quality stainless steel fencing is one of our contributions in creating the world class project of Sydney Light Rail (SLR) train. Good quality results gives us a real sense of pride. This was an excellent example of full team work with […]
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Southern strength
05 September 2016
Sharing best practice and growing the Chess network On May 6, 2014, Chess Engineering hosted a breakfast at their workshop site as part of their recent membership of the Southern Strength Agile Manufacturing Network. The Southern Strength Network is a group of manufacturers which has been formed to enhance the economic development of the manufacturing […]
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Positioned To Meet National Demand
05 September 2016
Chess Industries Acquires JV Engineering, Perth Chess Industries Ltd has recently expanded its engineering offering across Australia, with the acquisition of JV Engineering Pty Ltd based in Perth. The deal forms part of Chess Industries’ strategy for growing their engineering division Chess Engineering Pty Ltd and strengthens the national capabilities of both businesses to provide […]
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Specialised Equipment Design
05 September 2016
Chess Engineering were recently subcontracted by the PM Design Group to design, build and install a highly specialised access platform at Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)’s Bragg Institute in Lucas Heights, Sydney.ANSTO’s Bragg Institute leads Australia in the use of neutron scattering and X-ray techniques to solve complex research and industrial problems in […]
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New electrical capability
14 June 2016
Chess’ focus on efficiency Recently Chess was engaged to replace 76 standard electrical motors with new high efficiency models for a major national food manufacturer in their Sydney factory. Fernando Hila, Electrical Engineer of Chess Engineering says, “this is a new type of project for Chess and it helps to demonstrate our growing capability in […]
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Chess Pipe Cutting Cradles – Improving safety and efficiency in pipe cutting
14 June 2016
Improving safety and efficiency in pipe cutting Material handling is a safety issue raised by many industries and in particular, manual pipe cutting. To control and support this process, Chess Engineering has designed a pipe cutting cradle to improve workplace safety, ease of use and convenience. The Chess Pipe Cutting Cradle allows the pipe to […]
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Responding to client needs
14 June 2016
Chess appoints full-time welding inspector Steel structure works have become a speciality for Chess Engineering in recent years, and more particularly sign structure works and gantries on roads and freeways. Elham Haddo, Project Manager at Chess Engineering says, “a recent project providing gantries for Visual Messaging Signs (VMS) on a major Sydney freeway highlighted our […]
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