About Glyde Metal Industries Pty Ltd
Company Information
Our headquarters and workshop is located at 65 Zenith Road, Dandenong South in the industrial heart land of Australia. GMI is within 3.4 kilometres of Melbourne’s arterial road transport network, Eastlink and the Monash M1 Freeway.
Our Story
Established in 1965, over 50 years in business.
Since 1993, the current owners have grown the business from six staff to its current workforce of over 35 engineers, tradespeople & staff.
Our Values
Integrity – We do what we say we will do
Honesty – We do the right thing
Responsibility – We take ownership for our actions
Loyalty – We support each other long term
Teamwork – We work towards one goal
FAQs
One-off jobs and customs?
We specialise in supply-chain component manufacturing. Industrial or commercial first-offs and prototypes are only produced with volume orders.
Are you accredited?
Yes, ISO9001 quality accreditation held continuously since 1997.
ISO9606 welding accreditation held since 2024
Do you fabricate all types of steel?
We weld Mild and High-tensile metals and Stainless Steel.
CAD drawings, will that be enough for you to provide a quote?
Drawings are important and 3D models, STEP & dxf files are also requested – if you have special requirements, please let us know.
Do you offer coatings and industrial finishes?
Yes, we offer a wide variety of specialised services for your parts, components and assemblies.
Surface preparation including shot and sand blasting, pickling and chemical cleaning, and heat treatment.
Post-production including wash grinding, passivation and electro polishing.
Protective metal coatings including hot dip galvanising, spin galvanising, zinc plating, ecoat, powder coat, priming and wet paint.
Laser cutting, what is available?
Fibre laser is the new benchmark for accuracy and speed and is provided as part of our fabrication service for your production parts, components and assemblies. We do not cut your steel nor offer contract cutting alone.
I don’t have drawings for my job, will you be able to provide a quote?
No, CAD drawings and 3D files are vital, so we understand your requirements.
What lead-times do you offer?
Vary widely depending upon your project but typically 6-12 weeks.
What welding is available?
With ten welders and boilermakers plus automated robotic MIG welding our highly skilled team have capacity to fabricate using MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW) and Flux Core (FCAW) welding. Our welding capability extends to production runs in the thousands of parts or shorter runs for large components.
Onsite fabrication?
We manufacture from our premises in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia and do not provide onsite fabrication services.
Partners
ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Glyde Metal Industries has held ISO9001 quality accreditation for three decades – assuring the process for your metal fabricated parts, components and complex assemblies.
Our high-quality cost effective ‘build to print’ contract manufacturing services for industry, commerce and defence are supported by a trusted internationally recognised system.
Our metal fabrication services are backed by ISO9606-1 welding accreditation. Manufacture of your parts under recognised international standards decreases risk and improves productivity for our customers including; Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Cummins, Krueger Transport and Spee3d.
35 engineers, technicians, tradespersons and experienced staff work under one roof to provide you with metal fabrication and steel fabrication that is cost effective and quality assured.
Avetta Certification
Avetta accreditation (also called Avetta certification or compliance) is a globally recognized credential for manufacturers, contractors and suppliers that validates our ability to meet rigorous Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) standards.
What it Means
• Third-party pre qualification
Avetta audits and pre qualification covers safety management, environmental practices, insurance, financial standing, and regulatory compliance.
• Ongoing compliance
It's not just a one off certification — we are monitored continuously, with periodic audits and renewing documentation to stay certified.
Avetta ESG Certification
Officially achieving Avetta’s ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Innovator status has been another important Accreditation milestone for Glyde Metal Industries.
ESG is the framework investors and organisations increasingly use to assess a company’s sustainability, ethical impact and risk management beyond financial performance. It looks at how we manage environmental stewardship, how we engage with and support our people, customers and broader stakeholders, and how strong governance underpins long-term, responsible value creation.
This accreditation reflects the work happening across our business every day — from safe, compliant operations and continuous improvement, to transparent systems and accountable decision-making.
ISO9001 Certification
Having celebrated our silver jubilee we are a manufacturer with quality accreditation continuously held for 28+ years.
Glyde Metal Industries holds ISO9001:2015 Accreditation, an International Standard that ensures a quality management system is in place to meet your expectations.
We not only meet the applicable statutory and regulatory necessities, but also apply our own stringent conditions to meet your requirements – your satisfaction with our services is paramount.
ISO9606 Certification
ISO 9606-1 was drafted to provide for the qualification of welders of both pressure equipment and non-pressure (e.g. structural, bridge, defence etc) applications and is recognised in:
✓ ASME IX
✓ AS/NZS 1554 series
✓ AS 1988
✓ AS/NZS 3992 (2015)
✓ AS 5100 series
✓ Accepted by Europe to replace EN 287
✓ AS/NZS 2980 revised to align with ISO 9606-1 requirements
✓ ISO9606-1 has been adopted in Australia and New Zealand as AS/NZS ISO 9606-1
✓ Recognised and used by countries in the Asian Welding Federation
