# Direct Edge Manufacturing > Direct Edge Manufacturing is a sheet metal manufacturer in South Burnie, on the North West Coast of Tasmania, Australia. It designs, cuts, punches, folds, welds, fabricates and finishes metal parts and assemblies for customers across Australia. This file follows the llms.txt convention (llmstxt.org). It is the start of /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt; the page lists below it are generated at build time. Every page on this site is also available as Markdown: add `index.md` to the page URL (for example https://www.directedge.com.au/services/index.md). ## Key facts - Business: Direct Edge Manufacturing, 47–53 Strahan Street, South Burnie, Tasmania 7320, Australia - What it does: sheet metal manufacturing – design, CNC laser cutting, CNC turret punching, CNC routing, press brake folding, rolling, bevelling, drilling and tapping, welding and fabrication, deburring, powder coating, wet painting and electropolishing - Materials (as listed on the Services page): mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, galvanised steel, titanium, copper, brass, timber, rubber, acrylics, polyethylenes, polycarbonates and Alucobond - Typical work: OEM parts for mining equipment, components for agriculture and marine, emergency vehicle cabinets, defence industry parts, electrical and control cabinets, stainless benches and cabinets, signage, conveyors, hoppers and machinery guarding - Quality and certification claims on the site: ISO 9001:2015 quality management, ISO 14001:2015 environmental management, ISO 3834-2 (quality of fusion welding) and DIN 2303 welding certification. For work health and safety, the Health & Safety page cites ISO 45001 and the Integrated Policy Statement cites AS/NZS 4801 / OHSAS 18001. Check current certificates with Direct Edge before relying on them. - Careers: Direct Edge recruits tradespeople and offers school-based apprenticeships and traineeships: https://www.directedge.com.au/careers-and-recruitment/ ## Contact - Phone: +61 3 6434 0500 - Email (general and quotes): customers@directedge.com.au - Email (careers): humanresources@directedge.com.au - Address: 47–53 Strahan Street, South Burnie, Tasmania 7320, Australia - Contact page: https://www.directedge.com.au/contact/ ## Services and capabilities - [Services](https://www.directedge.com.au/services/index.md): Direct Edge services: design, CNC punching, laser cutting, routing, folding, rolling, sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coating and wet painting. - [Machine Capabilities](https://www.directedge.com.au/services/machine-capabilities/index.md): Direct Edge machine capabilities, including a Multicam CNC router for sheets up to 3800 x 1800mm and a complete powder coating system. - [MepBlitz ElectroPolisher](https://www.directedge.com.au/services/mepblitz-electropolisher/index.md): Direct Edge's mepBLITz DC-i5 mobile electro-polisher: in-house electropolishing for reduced lead times and premium finished stainless products. - [Welding Capabilities](https://www.directedge.com.au/services/welding-capabilities/index.md): Direct Edge welding capabilities, with certification to ISO 3834 Part 2 (quality of fusion welding) and DIN 2303:2007 welding. ## Projects - [Projects](https://www.directedge.com.au/projects/index.md): Recent sheet metal and fabrication projects completed by Direct Edge Manufacturing in Burnie, Tasmania. - [Aluminium Drawer Unit](https://www.directedge.com.au/projects/aluminium-drawer-unit/index.md): A sturdy and spacious aluminium drawer unit — designed, manufacturered and powdercoated at Direct Edge. The unit is 850mm wide, 500mm tall and 1200mm deep… - [AMBULANCE INTERIOR CABINETS](https://www.directedge.com.au/projects/ambulance-interior/index.md): A selection of ambulance interior wall panels and cabinets. These were manufactured from aluminium and finished in a white ripple effect powdercoat. - [Anzac Memorial Plaque](https://www.directedge.com.au/projects/anzac-memorial-plaque/index.md): A modern and distinctive memorial plaque commemorating lives lost in World War 1 - [BUS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PANELS](https://www.directedge.com.au/projects/bus-interior-and-exterior-panels/index.md): A selection of sheet metal panels are manufactured for a range of buses. These include air condition ducting roof panels, interior and exterior wall… - [Copper Ducting](https://www.directedge.com.au/projects/copper-ducting/index.md): High quality ducting made from 3mm thick copper plate - [Stainless Benches](https://www.directedge.com.au/projects/stainless-benches/index.md): A selection of recently-completed benches, manufactured from stainless steel, fully welded and finished in-house. - [Stainless Cabinets](https://www.directedge.com.au/projects/stainless-cabinets/index.md): Tough and sturdy cabinets made from stainless steel and glass - [Stainless HandRail](https://www.directedge.com.au/projects/stainless-handrail/index.md): Manufacture and Install of a Stainless Steel Handrail at 51 Catley Street, Burnie. - [Stainless TasPort FacePlate](https://www.directedge.com.au/projects/stainless-tasport-faceplate/index.md): A recent Project was completed on upgrading TasPorts Communication Poles and these are some of the face plates after ElectroPolishing using our new DC-i5… - [Switchboard Cabinets](https://www.directedge.com.au/projects/switchboard-cabinets/index.md): A selection of recently completed switchboard cabinets. These were fabricated entirely from aluminium, and finished in a light grey ripple effect… ## About, quality and certification - [About](https://www.directedge.com.au/about/index.md): Direct Edge is a sheet metal manufacturer in South Burnie, Tasmania, combining computerised manufacturing with old world family values. - [ISO 14001 Environmental](https://www.directedge.com.au/about/environmental/index.md): Direct Edge's environmental policy: systems to prevent pollution, reduce environmental impact and keep improving programs and procedures. - [ISO 18001 Work Health & Safety](https://www.directedge.com.au/about/health-and-safety/index.md): Direct Edge's Work Health & Safety policy: safety comes before all else, with a commitment to the ISO 45001-2018 standard. - [Integrated Policy Statement](https://www.directedge.com.au/about/integrated-policy-statement/index.md): Direct Edge's integrated policy statement covering its ISO 9001 quality, ISO 14001 environmental and AS/NZS 4801 health and safety systems. - [Key Partners](https://www.directedge.com.au/about/key-partners/index.md): Key partners and suppliers that work with Direct Edge Manufacturing, a sheet metal manufacturer in Burnie, Tasmania. - [Our Commitment And Our Practice](https://www.directedge.com.au/about/our-commitment-and-our-practice/index.md): Direct Edge's commitment: to be the partner and supplier of first choice, through reliable, responsive people who keep improving and innovating. - [ISO 9001 Quality Assurance](https://www.directedge.com.au/about/quality-assurance/index.md): Direct Edge's Quality Assurance policy: a Quality Management System meeting ISO 9001:2015 across design, manufacture, installation and after sales support. - [New Era New Generation New Edge](https://www.directedge.com.au/features/new-era-new-generation-new-edge/index.md): New Era New Generation New Edge: how Direct Edge, a privately owned Tasmanian family business, develops local talent and computerised manufacturing. ## Careers and apprenticeships - [Careers & Recruitment](https://www.directedge.com.au/careers-and-recruitment/index.md): Careers at Direct Edge in South Burnie: CNC machine operators, 3D CAD draftspersons and more, with regular internal and external training. - [Certificate III in Administration (Business)](https://www.directedge.com.au/careers-and-recruitment/certificate-iii-in-administration-business-application/index.md): Certificate III in Administration (Business) at Direct Edge: broad, entry-level administration skills for the business environment. - [Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade](https://www.directedge.com.au/careers-and-recruitment/certificate-iii-in-engineering-fabrication-trade/index.md): Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade at Direct Edge: the skills for employment as an Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication. - [Certificate III in Engineering – Technical](https://www.directedge.com.au/careers-and-recruitment/certificate-iii-in-engineering-technical/index.md): Certificate III in Engineering - Technical at Direct Edge: the skills for a draftsperson producing specialist engineering drawings, including CAD. - [Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating](https://www.directedge.com.au/careers-and-recruitment/certificate-iii-in-surface-preparation-and-coating-application/index.md): Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating at Direct Edge: surface preparation and protective coating, including powder coating. ## News - [News](https://www.directedge.com.au/news/index.md): News, awards and events from Direct Edge Manufacturing. - [2018 AIDN YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR - BRONTE RICHARDSON](https://www.directedge.com.au/news/2018-aidn-young-achiever-of-the-year/index.md): AIDN YOUNG ACHIEVER RECOGNISED AT TASMANIAN AND NATIONAL AWARDS - [2018 AUSTRALIAN TRAINING AWARD WINNER - BRONTE RICHARDSON](https://www.directedge.com.au/news/2018-australian-training-award-winner/index.md): Runner up School-based Apprentice of Australia at Direct Edge - [2018 School-based Apprentice of the Year - Bronte Richardson](https://www.directedge.com.au/news/2018-school-based-apprentice-of-the-year-bronte-richardson/index.md): Direct Edge's very own Bronte Richardson was recently awarded... - [2019 TASMANIAN TRAINING AWARDS - ABBEY MORRIS](https://www.directedge.com.au/news/2019-tasmanian-training-awards/index.md): ABBEY MORRIS FINALIST SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR - [Pacific 2019 international maritime exposition](https://www.directedge.com.au/news/pacific-2019/index.md): Thank you to everyone that visited us at Pacific 2019 - [Rheinmetall Handover Ceremony](https://www.directedge.com.au/news/rheinmetall-handover-ceremony/index.md): Handover Ceremony of the first BOXER Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle ## Contact and other pages - [Direct Edge Manufacturing | Sheet Metal, Burnie Tasmania](https://www.directedge.com.au/index.md): Sheet metal manufacturing in Burnie, Tasmania – CNC laser cutting, punching, folding, welding, powder coating and fabrication for industry. - [Contact](https://www.directedge.com.au/contact/index.md): Contact Direct Edge Manufacturing, 47–53 Strahan Street, South Burnie, Tasmania. Phone +61 3 6434 0500 or email customers@directedge.com.au. - [Links](https://www.directedge.com.au/links/index.md): Direct Edge brochures and links, including PDF brochures on the company's manufacturing capabilities. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.directedge.com.au/privacy-policy/index.md): How Direct Edge Manufacturing collects, uses and protects personal information, in line with the Privacy Act 1988.