D&T Hydraulics returns to the PNG Expo in 2025, showcasing cutting-edge repair tech and vertical integration to cut costs and boost reliability.
D&T Hydraulics is once again placing its engineering expertise and commitment to cost-saving innovation on display at the 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo).
With a long-standing presence in the region, the company is continuing to invest in solutions tailored to the needs of Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s mining and heavy industry sectors – this time, with a spotlight on vertical integration and advanced repair technologies.
“D&T has a strong strategy to support PNG mining operations,” D&T sales and business development manager Raymond Volschenk told PNG Mining.
Among the standout capabilities D&T will showcase at this year’s PNG Expo is its market-leading laser cladding technology. Laser cladding enables the company to restore components to zero hours and supports extended remanufacturing to prolong the lifespan of key mining and industrial equipment.
According to Volschenk, it’s not just about technical excellence but measurable value.
“With laser cladding, we provide our customers the opportunity to save costs on a replacement,” he said. “We can offer this technology with confidence through engineered ergonomics and proven process delivering market-leading quality and turn around. This supports the execution of repair and rebuilds, and ultimately reduces the cost per service life.”
For attendees of the PNG Expo, this means getting a closer look at D&T’s practical innovations that directly address operational pressures in PNG’s mining landscape – pressures such as equipment downtime, high replacement costs, and limited access to reliable local suppliers.
“All the major mining parties, especially in planning, maintenance and procurement divisions, should attend,” Volschenk encouraged. “We’re looking at what we can do to support reducing costs and keeping their operations going.”
In addition to technology-driven repair solutions, D&T Hydraulics is also showcasing its progress in vertically integrating its supply chain. This strategic direction enables the company to exert greater control over quality, availability, and delivery timelines – critical elements in an industry where time and reliability matter.
“We can talk about the work we’ve done in the last 18 to 24 months around vertical integration,” Volschenk said. “We’ve got our own steel source for hydraulic cylinder manufacturing and remanufacture, as well as supply chain development for front corner rebuilds on haul trucks.”
These capabilities are a testament to the company’s mission of delivering solutions that reduce costs, extend equipment life, and maximise reliability.
With in-house machining, engineering, and fabrication supported by over four decades of experience, D&T Hydraulics positions itself not just as a repairer – but as a performance partner for industrial operations across PNG and Australia.
For those attending the PNG Expo, D&T’s presence is more than an exhibition – it’s a demonstration of what localised expertise and integrated systems can offer a fast-evolving sector.
This feature appeared in the June–July 2025 issue of PNG Mining.
