Delivered by Best-in-Class Technicians for 20 Years
For over 20 years, MEX Engineering Group has operated as the critical infrastructure partner for some of Australia’s most demanding manufacturing and processing environments. We deliver every project under strict HSEQ risk discipline, ensuring safe, compliant, and right-first-time engineering execution.
Unlike other engineering firms who rely on transient labour, we invest heavily in our dedicated in-house training centre to develop the most skilled industrial electricians and mechanical fitters in the industry. This guarantees stable site teams, deep institutional memory, and unparalleled workmanship for your plant. MEX Engineering Group is a CMSE® (Certified Machinery Safety Expert – TÜV NORD) and houses the NSW Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing.
Why choose MEX Engineering Group Machine Guarding?
Many safety consultants can identify a missing guard during an audit, but they leave you to find a separate contractor to build it. We bridge the gap between advisory and execution. Our machine guarding solutions protect your operators from hazardous moving parts without restricting the accessibility and maintainability of your equipment.
→ Rare Capability of Four In-House CMSE® Professionals
→ RPEQ Engineering Sign-Off
→ Custom Mechanical Fabrication
→ Full-Stack Implementation
→ Safety-PLC Integration
→ Productivity-Focused Design
End-to-End Machine Guarding Solutions
Off-the-shelf fencing rarely fits the reality of a complex manufacturing line. We develop engineered physical guarding tailored to both regulatory requirements and the specific footprint of your operations.
By combining the advisory power of our four CMSE® certified engineers with the execution capability of our in-house mechanical fitters and electricians, we ensure your guarding is fabricated and installed to achieve complete compliance while protecting your production throughput.
High-Impact Machine Guarding Outcomes
A breakdown of our primary guarding integration disciplines and their direct operational value to your plant.
| Machine Guarding Discipline | Technical Capability | Primary Operational Outcome |
| Fixed Guarding Integration | Custom mechanical design and fabrication of permanent physical barriers. | Isolates personnel from rotating shafts, shear points, and crush hazards. |
| Interlocked Guarding | Movable barrier designs wired directly into your existing safety control systems. | Safely halts machinery instantly upon human access without damaging equipment. |
| Presence Detection | Integration of safety scanners and light curtains where physical barriers impede operation. | Safeguards personnel within identified danger zones dynamically. |
| Guarding Validation | Detailed functional checks and calculations by our CMSE® professionals. | Confirmed AS/NZS 4024 regulatory compliance that survives safety audits. |
Types of Industrial Guarding Systems
We engineer, fabricate, and install a wide variety of physical protection systems suited to your specific plant layout.
Perimeter Fencing
Robust steel or aluminium barriers for large automated cells and robotic manufacturing zones.
Tunnel Guards
Custom-fabricated enclosures for high-speed conveyors to prevent reach-in injuries.
Bespoke Sheet Metal Enclosures
Precision-designed guards to cover exposed drive gears, belts, and pulleys on legacy machinery.
Access Gates with Solenoid Interlocks
Secure entry points that prevent operators from opening a guard until hazardous motion has completely ceased.
Trusted by Australia’s Leading Manufacturers
MEX Engineering Group provides embedded site teams and engineering services to some of the country’s largest production facilities. We maintain critical infrastructure for industry leaders across FMCG, food and beverage, and high-speed packaging, including Tooheys, CHEP, Ullrich Aluminium, Goodman Fielder, and BlueScope Steel.
From Engineering Design to Boots-on-the-Ground Execution
We eliminate contractor inconsistency by managing the entire lifecycle of your plant’s infrastructure. Our process begins with detailed CAD-based mechanical design and control system architecture. We then deploy our in-house tradespeople to execute the installation, ensuring that the engineering strategy is perfectly translated into practical, on-site reality. We secure this investment by providing comprehensive as-built drawings and ongoing fractional maintenance coverage.
How we saved $17,000 per hour by reducing downtime
Our client’s plastic pallet washing facility is a critical piece of their supply chain infrastructure that runs 24/7. MEX Engineering Group was engaged to provide 24-hour operational assistance and weekend preventative maintenance shifts.
By embedding a team of three maintenance electricians and one mechanical fitter, we organise all trades, source parts, and schedule repairs. Since taking control of the site, downtime has decreased significantly. With client downtime valued at approximately $17,000 per hour, our engineered maintenance strategy delivers considerable, measurable savings across their business operations.
Reliable Guarding Integration Framework
We follow a structured design and fabrication methodology to ensure that physical barriers achieve strict regulatory compliance.
Risk & Hazard Assessment
Identifying shear points, entanglement zones, and compliance gaps under AS/NZS 4024.
Guarding Concept Design
LDrafting safe, accessible guarding structures using the latest CAD software.
In-House Fabrication
Precision manufacturing of barriers and enclosures tailored to your specific machinery.
Safety Control Integration
Wiring interlocks and presence-sensing devices into your safety-PLC architecture.
Turnkey Installation
Deploying our own mechanical fitters to install the guarding securely during planned shutdown windows.
Verification & Validation
Conducting functional checks to confirm installed barriers perform exactly as intended to reduce risk.
What Our Clients Are Saying
We would highly recommend MEX Engineering Group to any business looking to improve equipment reliability, product quality, and operational performance. Their response time is fantastic for breakdown support 24 hour 7 days a week.
Aaron Gater, BriteStar General Manager
MEX Engineering Group has been an integral part of our operations here in Chullora. MEX Engineering Group is a vital cog of our Engineering and Reliability program, which spans from critical maintenance to capital projects. The relationship we have with MEX Engineering Group is a product of decades and decades of hard work and commitment to safety, and it has been a privilege for us to have them onboard.
Raphael, BlueScope Steel
From initial installation through to full system commissioning. MEX Engineering Group’s hands-on approach and technical expertise allow us to deliver reliable, efficient and high-performing solutions to our clients as well as ongoing mechanical and electrical technical support 24/7. This partnership strengthens our ability to provide complete, end-to-end service with confidence, ensuring long-term performance and operational success across every project.
Dominik Dobaj, Packology
Adapting to Strict Safety and Audit Demands
Australian manufacturing facilities face increasing regulatory scrutiny and enforcement activity from SafeWork. Relying on legacy unguarded plant or makeshift barriers exposes operations to severe compliance risks and potential shutdowns. Upgrading your physical protection systems with CMSE® certified, custom-fabricated guarding ensures your machinery is legally compliant, protecting your operators from harm and your business from catastrophic audit failures.
Safe Design Solutions by Industry
How MEX Engineering Group Adds Value
| Industry Classification | Common Guarding Challenges | How MEX Adds Value |
| FMCG & Food Processing | High-speed processing, strict washdown requirements. | Stainless steel fabrication, washdown-rated interlocks, and accessible design. |
| Heavy Industry & Steel | Severe crushing hazards, heavy loads, high vibration. | RPEQ-certified engineering and heavy-duty structural perimeter fencing. |
| High-Speed Packaging | Reach-in hazards, fast-moving conveyors, and gears. | Custom tunnel guards and bespoke sheet metal enclosures. |
| Logistics & Warehousing | Automated guided vehicles, palletising cells. | Perimeter fencing integrated with dynamic presence-sensing scanners. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AS/NZS 4024 compliance mean for machine guarding?
AS/NZS 4024 is the primary Australian Standard for the safety of machinery. It outlines strict guidelines for the design, construction, and placement of physical guards to prevent operators from accessing danger zones. Our CMSE® professionals ensure all custom guarding we fabricate strictly meets these legal dimensions and safety requirements.
What is the difference between fixed guarding and interlocked guarding?
Fixed guarding involves physical barriers securely fastened in place (usually with tools) to prevent access to hazards like drive belts or gears. Interlocked guarding involves movable gates or doors that are wired into a safety-PLC; when an operator opens the interlocked guard, the control system instantly and safely halts the dangerous machinery.
Can you design guarding for older, legacy machinery?
Yes. Off-the-shelf guarding rarely fits older machinery. We specialise in reverse engineering and custom mechanical fabrication, allowing us to design, draft, and build bespoke physical barriers that fit the exact footprint of your legacy plant equipment.
Why is system integration critical for modern manufacturing?
System integration connects isolated machinery, electrical controls, and data communications into a single, cohesive line. This prevents operational bottlenecks, reduces manual handling errors, and ensures that mechanical and electrical components operate in perfect synchronisation to maximise throughput.
Do you provide 24/7 breakdown support for your engineered systems?
Yes. MEX Engineering Group operates a true 24 hour, 7 day breakdown response service. We do not just design and install; we provide the ongoing fractional maintenance and rapid recovery capability required to protect your uptime.
Are your engineering services compliant with Australian Standards?
Absolutely. We operate under rigorous HSEQ frameworks, and international certifications. Our engineering designs and machine safety audits strictly adhere to AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules and are supported by in-house TÜV Nord-certified CMSE (Certified Machinery Safety Experts).
Do you use subcontractors for your mechanical and electrical engineering?
Our core capability is delivered by our own highly trained, full-time technicians and engineers, eliminating contractor handoff risk. We invest heavily in our dedicated in-house training centre to ensure every staff member meets the MEX Engineering Group standard of excellence before stepping onto your site.
Protect Your Uptime Today.
Contact MEX Engineering Group to discuss your machine safety, risk assessment, and automation requirements with a senior CMSE® engineering specialist.
Why contact MEX Engineering Group?
- True 24/7 breakdown availability
- 100% in-house engineering capability
- Backed by TÜV Nord CMSE® experts
- Trusted by Australia’s top manufacturers for 20+ years