Who We Are
LSW Group is an Australian-owned and operated engineering business specialising in industrial tooling, heat treatment, fabrication, and precision machining. Since 1953, our team has combined deep technical knowledge with advanced facilities to produce high-quality, reliable results for clients across sectors including manufacturing, automotive, recycling, and construction.
- Heat Treatment – Vacuum furnaces, open furnaces, salt baths, fluid beds, and cryogenic treatment to achieve optimal hardness and durability.
- Industrial Knives & Saws – Manufacture, supply, and sharpening of precision cutting tools.
- Fabrication & Welding – Certified MIG, TIG, MMA, and oxy-fuel welding, plus cutting, pressing, and folding.
- Tool & Die – Custom press tooling, top and bottom vee blocks, punch & die sets, and moulds for injection and stamping applications.
- General Manufacturing & CNC Machining – Precision CNC milling, turning, and custom manufacturing of components to exact specifications.
- Integrated Capabilities — All processes completed in-house for greater quality control and faster turnaround.
- Proven Experience — Over seven decades of delivering precision engineering solutions.
- Certified Quality — ISO 9001:2015 accredited processes.
- Nationwide & Global Reach — Supplying Australian industries and exporting worldwide.
- Bankstown, NSW — Head Office, sharpening/grinding, general manufacturing, industrial knife and machine tool manufacturing, and full fabrication shop.
- Bankstown, NSW — Heat Treatment
- Unanderra, NSW — Regional sharpening, grinding, servicing, and, general manufacturing/industrial knife and machine tool manufacturing/CNC Machining and turning.
About Us
Over 70 Years of Precision Engineering
Founded in 1953, LSW Group has evolved from its early beginnings into one of Australia’s most respected names in heat treatment, tooling, fabrication, and machine-knife manufacturing. With more than six decades of technical excellence, we’re dedicated to delivering quality, reliability, and innovation—while expanding our reach across Asia, Europe, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the USA.
Our Integrated Capabilities
LSW Group provides fully integrated engineering solutions, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion. Our services include:
- Heat Treatment Expertise: Managing precision treatment in vacuum furnaces, open furnaces, salt baths, fluidised beds, and cryogenic systems to achieve optimal hardness, strength, and durability for a wide range of steels and alloys.
- Machine Knives & Saw Solutions: Manufacturing, sharpening, and servicing circular, bandsaw, straight, and specialty blades for various industries, including steel, timber, plastics, packaging, paper and recycling
- Fabrication & Welding: Delivering certified welding (MIG, TIG, MMA, oxy-fuel, hard-face), cutting, pressing, folding, and assembly of steel, stainless steel, and aluminium components—all under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 3834.2 standards.
- Tooling & Engineering Services: From general engineering, custom toolmaking, and special purpose machinery to CNC machining, repetition engineering, precision grinding, guillotine and shear cutting, and bending/folding.
Our Facilities & Locations
Our Southwest Sydney sites provide full heat treatment, machining, fabrication, grinding, sharpening, and toolmaking, including one of the region’s largest vacuum furnaces. In Unanderra, we deliver CNC machining, manufacturing, grinding, sharpening, and tooling refurbishment, supporting BlueScope and other major industries across the Illawarra and South Coast.
Why Choose LSW Group
- Comprehensive In-House Capability — From metallurgical processing to final finishing, all services are under one roof for faster, more reliable delivery.
- Proven Quality & Accreditation — Accredited to internationally recognized standards, ensuring repeatability, traceability, and excellence.
- Operational Efficiency — Integrated workflows reduce downtime and drive cost-effective production.
- Industrial Versatility — Serving sectors from metal forming, construction, automotive manufacturing, and plastic injection moulding to general machinery and tool refurbishment.
- Rich Legacy & Trust — Decades of delivering complex solutions with a commitment to advancing engineering outcomes.
Curious how The LSW Group can elevate your operation? Whether you require bespoke tooling, reliable thermal treatment, or expert fabrication, let’s talk. Contact us today to request a quote or arrange a consultation.