Laser Bend Weld uses state-of-the-art machinery to laser cut, robot weld, bend, fold, and powder coat metal plates. Our products are used in factory fit-outs, office work stations, and in-vehicle electronics such as the Opal card readers on Sydney's buses. We also laser-cut thick structural steel used in buildings and mines. The 80 year-old company outgrew its Sydney factory and moved to bigger premises in Bathurst in 2012. Managing Director Steve Alexander said the relocation allowed the company to tap into a new regional market. A new focus on higher-value sales also increased profitability significantly. "A lot of our products were bulky and needed to be made close to the market in Sydney's hospitality industry, laundries, hospitals and nursing homes," Mr Alexander said. "We divested part of our business to a competitor, who also took on half of our staff who wished to remain in Sydney. We relocated all our high-tech machinery and other staff to Bathurst." Just over 12 months after the move, the company grew back to the same level of sales. They retained the customers in Sydney while developing a valuable market they had identified in Central West NSW. "With Sydney only a few hours away, we are finding it just as easy to continue to provide good service to our previous customers," Mr Alexander said. "When you put high-value products on a pallet, the distribution costs become insignificant." The company has tapped into the local mining, construction, and manufacturing industries.

MD Steel Fabrication is an independently owned and operated business that has been established in Forbes NSW since 2004. Starting out with just three employees, today our crew of twenty-four local employees continues to grow along with an expanding range of products and services. ​At MD Steel Fabrication we pride ourselves in carrying on the company tradition of producing high-quality Australian-made products that are built to last. We also supply additional product lines including: welding equipment, bolts and fasteners, powder coating, tools and hardware, fencing materials and gates, roofing and guttering materials, load chains and supports (slings, etc), trailer parts, power tools, and more from our fully stocked showroom. At MD Steel we sell, design, manufacture and build quality galvanised Steel buildings, sheds & garages, trailers, and Ute trays. Our premium fabricated sheds feature powder-coated universal beam columns and galvanised web trusses. The superior strength of our sheds makes it the preferred option for large clear-span buildings. Every shed is custom designed to perfectly suit the needs of each individual. There are over 20 Colorbond colours to choose from to help enhance and customize your design. Our entire range is made from Australian BlueScope Steel - durable high-tensile steel products that exceed all the relevant Australian standards. You know when you purchase from MD Steel that you are guaranteed 100% Australian-made products right down to the brackets and components! The BlueScope-Lysaght warranty is available on all the materials we supply. We have a team of qualified and experienced tradespeople who can provide you with quality services and advice required for your next commercial, industrial, domestic, or rural building project so when you buy with MD Steel, you are dealing with local people, local expertise and local service whilst choosing from an extensive range of quality Australian products.