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Q: How long has RMD Australia been active in the construction industry?

A: RMD Australia had its 50th anniversary of supporting the construction industry in 2003.
RMD - 50 year anniversary - 2003

Q: What type of products does RMD Australia supply?

A: RMD Australia sells and hires formwork, shoring, scaffolding systems, and accessories.
For a complete list please click here.

Q: What support services does RMD Australia provide?

A: RMD Australia’s hire services include a range of support services, free of charge that simplifies on-site erection.

These include:
a] Full technical assessment of project needs
b] On-going consultation during design development
c] Detailed commercial and engineering proposals
d] Engineered erection drawings
e] Method statements
f] Design calculations
All technical recommendations meet the Australian Standards for formwork and scaffolding.

Q: How many branches do RMD Australia have in Australia?

A: To better serve our customers, RMD Australia has established a network of 17 branches around the nation, all strategically located to provide sales, design and equipment supply facilities. The branch network enables RMD Australia to supply every product and accessory to building sites around Australia in a time frame that meets our clients' construction needs. RMD responds flexibly to customer requirements. If a product isn't available from a particular branch we can quickly transfer it in from the next nearest location.

Many of our branches have their own engineering design capability. If the designer needs additional assistance on a more complex project, the extensive resources and knowledge of our Head Office engineering team can be utilised. For the odd project where we need special expertise, we can use the great wealth of knowledge that exists within the RMD worldwide network.

For a complete list of our branch network details please click here.

QAQ: Is RMD Australia Quality Assured?

A: RMD Australia is accredited to AS 3901/ISO 9001 Quality Systems, for design, development, production, installation and servicing.

Our company-wide commitment to quality and our aim to exceed our customers' expectations, helps us to sell and hire a consistently high standard of construction equipment and provide and an exceptional level of service, which leads to higher customer satisfaction.

Q: How much experience in the construction industry does RMD Australia have?

A: Our considerable expertise, based on over 50 years' of experience, ensures our ability to assist at every stage of the project throughout its duration. All of our staff are well trained and have an excellent understanding of most aspects of construction projects and thereby can offer valuable advice in helping our customers develop the best solution.

Q: What sort of construction projects does RMD Australia support?

A: RMD Australia supports a diverse range of projects from civil infrastructure to commercial projects.
For further details please click here.

Q: How quickly can I expect to receive my required equipment?

A: All RMD Australia branches have stocks of most of the products we supply, so orders can be fulfilled quickly. If stocks aren’t available at a particular branch we can quickly transfer it in from the next nearest location.

Q: Does RMD only operate in Australia?

A: RMD, usually operating under the name of RMD Kwikform, operates out of 16 locations around the world.

Including:
Australia Europe
New Zealand North America
Asia Pacific South America
Middle East  


Q: Who are the key personnel working at RMD Australia?

A: The key personnel located at Head Office are:

Managing Director: Hugh Macdonald
Finance Director Asia Pacific: Paul McNeece
Engineering Director Asia Pacific: Dave Hartley
Marketing Manager Asia Pacific: Phil Burrows


The key regional personnel are:

Regional Manager QLD: Danny Zarb (07) 3266 3022
Regional Manager SA/NT: Tony Costanzo (08) 8179 8240
Regional Manager NSW: Greg Harkin (02) 8717 3700
Regional Manager VIC/TAS: Peter Muirhead (03) 9359 9733
Regional Manager WA: Chris Wood (08) 9248 5900