Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne visited Sydney-based defence SME Petrolink Engineering in Penrith last Friday. The company specialises in the design, installation and sustainment of industrial petro-chemical storage and delivery systems.
During her visit to Petrolink Engineering with local Federal MP Fiona Scott, Senator Payne recognised the company’s contribution as a long-time supplier to Defence.
“We depend on companies such as Petrolink Engineering to ensure that fuel facilities for Australian Defence Forces are maintained to a high level,” Minister Payne said.
After a tour of Petrolink Engineering’s office and workshop facilities, the Minister met with Petrolink Engineering MD and founder, Barry Boné and senior executives to discuss SME relationships with Defence and how these relationships can improve over time.
“The Minister listened intently to what we had to say,” Boné said.
“She understood the importance that SMEs play with both Defence and major Defence contractors to ensure the smooth delivery of construction, engineering and maintenance programs.”
“We were able to let the Minister know the specialised areas that we operate in and how successful we have been for over two decades,” Boné added.