Our Story - Watkins Steel Founded in 1968 previously known as D.M & S.A Watkins Steel Fabricators , specialised in the delivery of metalwork for residential and construction industries during its early growth and was established through quality workmanship and a can-do attitude. Every 10 years the business doubled in size and because of this moved into larger facilities. In 2004 the D.M & S.A Watkins Steel Fabricators name changed to Watkins Steel and the growth was amplified by major investments in latest technology of Automation, digital optimisation to deliver high quality projects repeatedly. Watkins Steel proudly offers 56 years of unparalleled expertise in quality steel fabrication, serving Brisbane and beyond. The Evolution of Watkins Steel 1968 – Where it all began In April 1968, Des Senior founded Watkins Steel (previously known as D.M & S.A Watkins Steel Fabricators) 1972 – The next step Des Senior rented floor space from Modern Foundry on the corner of Flower Street and Ryans Road in Nundah, Brisbane 1978 The first Watkins Steel factory was built in Northgate at 57 Toombul Rd 1988 – Eagle Farm In 1988, Watkins Steel progressed to a larger site at Eagle Farm on Kingsford Smith Drive 1996 – Northlink Place 8 years later Des Senior and Des Junior bought a block of land at Northlink Place 1998 Watkins Steel built a 1502 square metre factory in Northgate 2008 Watkins Steel relocated to 3500m2 on Depot Street in Banyo 2014 – The Voortman The first Voortman was the V808 commissioned in November 2014 2015 Watkins Steel scanned our first job and took delivery of the scanner. This was the start of our Innovation journey. 2016 – Robotic Revolution One year later we commissioned our Voortman Beamline 2017 – Integrated Drill & Saw 2017 – Holovision To stay ahead of the curve and provide a full-service offering Des Junior created Holovision in 2017 2018 Watkins Steel Turns 50 2019 – 2020 Watkins Steel occupied half of Raubers Rd & in 2020 created drive through access allowing for 2 street access 2021 – Milestone Achievement In 2021 Watkins Steel won the Lord Mayor’s Business Award 2022 – Redefining Raubers In 2022 Watkins Steel took over 8000sqm worth of factory space on Raubers Road in addition to the existing space at Depot Street in Banyo 2023 Watkins Steel added the Robotic Welder, Tube Laser and Plasma Flatbed to the Watkins Steel Processing Capability 2024 Watkins Steel expanded it capabilities to include welding aluminium and stainless steel. This enabled integrated workshop construction & ensures our clients receive the same high standards of quality & commitment associated with our structural steel work. Watkins Steel achieved CC3 certification! This achievement emphasizes our team’s dedication to upholding exceptional quality standards.