Darco Industries
Overview
Darco Industries is an import/wholesale business established in July 2010 by James Dar BSc who has technical sales experience since 1980. Since 1998 his time has specifically been with high temperature textiles and advanced industrial insulation materials. Based in Perth, Western Australia, our customer focused staff has a proven record of being very responsive to customer needs and special testing demands. Our client base is worldwide and consists of the automotive OEM’s, heavy-duty engine OEM’s, industrial suppliers and hydraulic companies. Darco has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its clients through its extensive network of leading manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. Darco Industries supply a diverse range of global sectors with solutions for heat, fire, and noise containment. Automotive & Heavy-Duty Engine Marine & Shipbuilding Mining Oil & Gas Defense Aeronautical & Aerospace Steel & Metallurgy Petrochemical & Chemical Power Generation Commercial & Industrial Safety Advanced Manufacturing Refractories
Capabilities
Darco Industries provides high-performance thermal, acoustic, and passive fire protection solutions tailored for defence applications. Key capabilities include supplying high-temperature glass/ceramic fabrics (e.g., 3M Nextel), insulation blankets, custom gaskets, and fire-retardant velcro. Products designed to meet rigorous Military Specifications (Mil-Spec) for maritime, aerospace, and land-based equipment, ensuring safety and fire resistance. Australia wide we currently work with oem’s and shipbuilders such as Austal ships, Rheinmetall & Airbus Australia in supplying materials that are used for manufacturing and maintenance projects, within the defence industry.
Discriminators
Darco Industries distinguishes itself as a premier Australian importer and wholesaler of high-temperature thermal insulation and fire protection products through a massive, globally sourced inventory (100+ countries) combined with highly responsive, customized technical service. Key attributes include specialized, non-asbestos technical expertise (e.g., E-Type fibreglass) and rapid, expert-driven support for specialized applications in the automotive, industrial, and maritime sectors. Extensive Global Network: Access to a vast range of products through an international network of manufacturers and suppliers in over 100 countries. Specialist Product Range: Focus on specialized thermal insulation, fire protection glass textiles, and high-temperature seals (e.g., DER series fibreglass ropes), including asbestos alternatives. Customer-Focused Responsiveness: High responsiveness to customer needs and special testing demands, with a reputation as a reliable partner in the Australian market. Technical Expertise & Support: Expert technical support for material selection, including bespoke, custom-sourced materials for specific applications. Core Values: Operation anchored by principles of truth (honesty/transparency), fairness, and goodwill