A.D. Coote & Co. Sheet Metal PTY LTD

Small and Medium Enterprises

Overview

A.D. Coote & Co is a Western Australian-based, Australian-owned fabrication business with experience supporting high-compliance industries including infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, and commercial construction, as well as defence-aligned activities.

The company specialises in sheet metal and heavy fabrication, delivering bespoke components and structural assemblies for demanding operating environments. This includes fabrication works undertaken for Broadspectrum in support of defence-aligned infrastructure, such as the manufacture and refurbishment of shooting target systems and associated fabricated components. These works required adherence to strict safety, quality, and technical requirements, and were delivered in accordance with client specifications and controlled site conditions.

Beyond defence-aligned projects, A.D. Coote & Co has an established history of working with Tier-1 contractors and asset owners across critical industries, requiring disciplined quality assurance, traceability, and schedule management. This experience has developed systems and processes that are directly transferable to Defence supply chain expectations.

A.D. Coote & Co operates under an ISO-certified quality management system and maintains a strong focus on safety, compliance with Australian Standards, and continuous improvement. The workforce is experienced in interpreting engineered drawings and technical documentation, enabling reliable and repeatable fabrication outcomes.

As a WA metropolitan manufacturer, A.D. Coote & Co contributes to Australia’s sovereign industrial capability through local fabrication, a skilled Australian workforce, and established relationships with Australian suppliers. The company sees the defence sector as a strategic growth area and is committed to supporting defence infrastructure and sustainment programs through dependable, locally delivered fabrication services.

Capabilities

A.D. Coote & Co offers a broad range of fabrication capabilities supporting defence infrastructure, facilities, and sustainment requirements. The company combines in-house design capability with precision manufacturing, enabling efficient delivery from concept through to fabrication and installation.

Core capabilities include precision laser cutting, forming, welding, and assembly of sheet metal and heavy fabricated components. Operating from a large WA metropolitan facility, the business supports both one-off and small-to-medium production runs, as well as larger fabricated assemblies.

A.D. Coote & Co has extensive experience fabricating a wide range of materials, including all grades of stainless steel, aluminium, carbon steel, brass, and titanium. Welding is undertaken using MIG and TIG processes by highly trained and certified welders, ensuring structural integrity, durability, and compliance with relevant Australian Standards.

These capabilities have been applied to defence-aligned projects through works undertaken for Broadspectrum, including fabrication and refurbishment of shooting target systems and associated components for controlled-use facilities. This work demonstrated the company’s ability to meet strict safety, quality, and technical requirements within defence-related environments.

The company also designs and manufactures light steel and aluminium lighting structures, including fabricated light poles, applicable to defence bases, training facilities, and precinct infrastructure. An experienced on-site installation team supports end-to-end delivery, underpinned by an ISO-certified quality management system and strong safety culture.

Discriminators

  • Australian-owned, WA-based manufacturer delivering sovereign fabrication capability from a metropolitan facility, supporting reduced lead times and supply chain resilience.
  • Triple ISO-certified management systems, including Quality (ISO 9001), Environmental (ISO 14001), and Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 45001), embedded across all operations.
  • Integrated in-house design, fabrication, and installation capability, enabling efficient delivery from concept through to manufacture and on-site installation.
  • Advanced manufacturing capacity, including precision laser cutting technology and a large fabrication facility capable of supporting bespoke works and small-to-medium production runs.
  • Extensive multi-material fabrication capability, with experience across all grades of stainless steel, aluminium, carbon steel, brass, and titanium for diverse operational requirements.
  • Highly trained and certified welding personnel, utilising MIG and TIG welding processes to deliver structurally sound, compliant, and repeatable fabrication outcomes.
  • Proven defence-aligned delivery, including fabrication and refurbishment works undertaken for Broad-spectrum in support of defence-related infrastructure and controlled-use facilities.
  • Established relationships with Tier-1 asset owners and contractors, including Western Power, South Australian Power, Water Corporation, Fortescue Metals Group, Rio Tinto, and EnerMech, demonstrating capability to operate within high-compliance environments.
  • Infrastructure-relevant product capability, including the design and manufacture of light steel and aluminium lighting structures suitable for defence bases, training facilities, and precinct infrastructure.