Pentagon Pacifc
Your Partners in Tunnelling
Pentagon Pacific is a uniquely diverse company focused on the supply of specialist equipment and materials to the Australian and New Zealand underground construction, mining and tunnelling industries.
We promote numerous items of equipment and technology for these very specialised industries through our agency based business, offering the services of well established world wide suppliers.
All the companies that Pentagon Pacific are representing have a long association within the aforementioned industries and all have had a significant impact in the growth of the tunnelling market place world wide.
Suppliers
World leaders in Tunnelling Equipment
Pentagon Pacifc is committed to providing a variety of quality merchandise for customers. By using the latest technologies and applying strict quality control procedures, we’ve become known for having the best products in the industry. Take a look at what we currently have in stock, and get in touch to order or learn more.
Metalliance tsi - France
For supply of MSVs and Specialist vehicles
Metalliance is a company that is specialised in the design and manufacturing of specific handling machines and equipment. Metallaince facilities include an engineering office, a method and industrialization office and a manufacturing workshop for welded sub-assemblies, an assembly workshop. Metalliance can also offer training. local support and service teams.
Condat Lubricants - France
For supply of TBM greases, oils and ground conditioning agents
Since the English Channel tunnel project, Condat has participated in the construction of more than 3,000km of tunnels throughout the world by developing a range of specific products for:
Earth pressure tunnelling machines
Slurry pressure tunnelling machines
Air pressure tunnelling machines
Rock tunnelling machines
Pipe jacking
Pentagon Pacific represents Condat Lubricants in Australia and New Zealand, and promote their range of consumable tunnelling products to project clients, contractors and sub-contractors throughout this region.
Condat Lubricants produce a full range of biodegradable and non polluting products for TBMs. Condat products have been used on all Tunnel Boring operations in Australia and New Zealand over the last decade and are currently specified or being used on major infrastructure projects throughout the rest of the world.
Tunnels and Formworks International srl - Italy
For Specialist forms for tunnels and caverns
Tunnels & Formworks International designs and manufactures special Formworks for every kind of Tunnel , Rail , Road and Hydroelectric. TFI provides a complete service to its customers, providing "turnkey" on-site equipment all over the world. The heart of the Company is made up people with a unique experience in the Tunnel Formworks
Recently TFI have combined with CIFA offering full access to CIFA's experience and expertise.
TFI work closely with Pentagon Pacific to offer local support and "turnkey" solutions.
CBE Group - France
For Segment Moulds and Carousels
CBE design and create high precision precast formworks for the production of concrete pieces and the handling equipment and turnkey precast facilities for such concrete pieces. CBE also design and manufacture segment moulds for tunnels, armour units, railway sleepers or shaft moulds. CBE work on underground and building sites, roadworks, railways, fluid transportation and cable routing systems.
CBE take care of pre-project engineering, 3D design, production line and maintenance during the whole tunnel building process, coordinating our efforts with the client and the equipment providers, they also grant site-staff training and preventive maintenance on demand.
Since their participation in the Eurotunnel construction, they have gained a unique experience regarding precasting equipment, with more than 300 precast manufacturing plants around the world. The specialist in precast equipment - that's CBE!
SIMEM Underground Solutions
Colloidal Plants and Pumping Systems
SIMEM Underground is a SINGLE SOURCE SUPPLIER of Colloidal Mixing Plants and Pumping Systems for Tunnel and Ground Stabilisation Grouting.
Based in British Columbia, Canada SIMEM Underground have 25+ years global industry experience in Tunnelling, Mining, Civil Construction.
SIMEM Underground can provide:
- Colloidal Mixing Technology
- Fully Automated Grout Plants
- Hydrated Bentonite Systems
- Lightweight Cellular Concrete Plants
- TBM Injection Module Systems
- Pumping Systems and Pig Launchers
- Shotcrete Plants
Mining Equipment Ltd - USA & Germany
For Locomotives, rolling stock and rail requirements
Mining Equipment specialises in rail mounted equipment and have a very large inventory of diesel, battery and trolley locomotives in stock. Various models by Plymouth, Clayton, Brookville, Schöma, Goodman, Greensburg and General Electric can be offered. In addition to locomotives, we also have a large inventory of rolling stock such as muck cars, flat cars and mantrips. Mining Equipment also builds new rolling stock to meet their customer’s needs.
Mining Equipment are happy to welcome innovative German manufacturer Mühlhäuser to the Mining Equipment family. This important acquisition represents our first step into the European market, and are excited for the opportunity to do what they do best: give contractors the best support in the industry, one project at a time.
Cogemacoustics - France
Specialist Ventilation Equipment
Specialised in the ventilation and dedusting of mines, tunnels and underground facilities, Cogemacoustic®offers you a wealth of experience for the identification and analysis of your needs.
All our preliminary engineering, terms of reference or expert missions are guided by one goal: follow the latest recommendations in terms of workers’ safety, working conditions and noise pollution.
For standard or made-to-measure ventilation solutions, our engineers are consistently striving to seek and develop new solutions and to always better adapt them to your specific needs
Technical Tunnelling Components - UK
For all tunnel segment accessories
Technical Tunnelling Components (TTC), designs and manufactures in-house a wide range of plastic components for precast segment connection and grouting.
In-house design facilities allow us to modify any standard product, or design bespoke components to each customer’s individual requirements.
Our products have been used on various projects around the world, especially our award winning Dowelock Alignment System.
TTC brings together the expertise of two established companies, Bosworth Plastics Ltd, and Tunnelling Accessories, to offer excellent service, knowledge, expertise and experience to provide innovative solutions for your tunnelling needs.
Schauenburg MAB GMBH
Customised Slurry Equipment and Systems
SCHAUENBURG MAB equipment has been operating for more than 40 years in all places where new tunnels are installed or connections are made, or raw materials are extracted and new energy sources tapped into.
Focusing on the individual requirements of our clients, we deliver customised solutions in a number of key industries. One area of special importance is process engineering for tunneling and mining operations, environmental and power plant technology, and the construction materials industry.
Sound engineering, innovative solutions that meet the requirements of real-life applications, and the stability offered by a large group of companies make us partners that our customers can trust. In particular, they appreciate the durability of our equipment and the reliable service we offer throughout the world.
TunnelTec GmbH
Supplier of robust and efficient cutting tools for TBMs
TunnelTec of Germany offer an innovative approach in Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) cutting tool technology. TunnelTec is a distinguished global supplier of robust and efficient cutting tools for soft ground TBMs. Their differentiating factor lies in their meticulous approach to TBM cutterhead optimisation.
Rather than providing tools as mere supplements your current TBM’s tools, TunnelTec conducts a comprehensive analysis of the cutterhead, its material flow and anticipated soil conditions along the TBM's drive path. This understanding allows them to deliverinnovative cutting tool concepts underpinned by optimized cutting tools and specialized solutions.
Some of the technical advantages of Tunneltec are:
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Extended Heading Lengths: Tunneltec's approach offers potential prolonged heading lengths by minimising the need for tool changes, contributing to uninterrupted operations
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Consistent High Advance Rates: Experience more sustained pace of progress as Tunneltec's cutting tools and concepts intend to facilitate seamless tunneling with minimal operational disruptions
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Significant Cost-Savings: Potential substantial financial benefits through reduced downtime and increased operational efficiency, translating into tangible cost savings
Contact Us
For further information on any of our suppliers or services, please do not hesitate to contact us.
David O'Sullivan
+61 409 095 207
Matt Panozzo
+61 422 257 769
