10 Nov, 25
Oxworks is a national manufacturer and supplier of aluminium, glass, and steel fencing, screening, and balustrade systems. With a 9,500 sqm state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Crestmead, Brisbane, and 16 distribution centres across Australia, Oxworks services both residential and commercial markets from DIY to major developments. https://www.oxworks.com.au/
In January 2025, Oxworks partnered with Ryonex to supply and install a complete Gema Automatic Powder Coating System to address rising production costs and quality concerns. The investment included advanced automation, powder management, and bespoke booth design. This system was implemented to reduce powder waste, improve surface finish consistency, lower labour costs, and enhance compliance with new powder coating standards. https://www.gemapowdercoating.com/en/
Oxworks faced increasing production costs related to powder, energy, and labour, particularly in their powder coating operations. Surface finish quality needed to be flawless, but frequent reworks and high levels of powder contamination were driving inefficiency and waste. With the 2025 revision of AS 3715 standards looming, maintaining regulatory compliance became a pressing concern. The team also needed to reduce reliance on operator skill to standardise performance and minimise downtime between colour changes.
Ryonex delivered a fully integrated Gema Automatic Powder Coating System tailored to Oxworks’ production line layout. The solution included:
This system enabled faster colour changes, reduced powder waste, and allowed consistent, high-quality finishes across all coated products. Automation significantly lowered the impact of operator variability and improved the work environment by reducing overspray and waste.
Oxworks reported significant improvements in product consistency, operator satisfaction,
and sustainability outcomes.
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