The Company was originally founded in the Mid 1950’s primarily to repair,
service and maintain fuel tankers of American origin used in the Korean war
and subsequently sold off for use in Australia.
As the welding of light alloys was unheard of in Australia, the company imported
the first aluminium welding equipment and technology into Australia.
From these beginnings, Holmwood Highgate (Aust) Pty Ltd has grown to become
a much respected name in the bulk liquid transport industry with a reputation
for the most reliable equipment. Holmwood Highgate (Aust) Pty Ltd is Australia’s
longest running Aluminium Road Tanker Manufacturer.
Highgate Engineers now specialise in the manufacture of the "Highest Quality” pontoon boats selling under the brand name of “Runaway Bay Pontoon Boats”.