WELCOME TO THE FUTURE OF COMPOSITE STANDS
Today, Composite Stands uses innovative semi-automated, demand-led manufacturing to improve consistency, efficiency and production capacity while maintaining control over product quality.
Composite Stands began in 2016, when founder Mathew Dow identified a need for a safer, lighter and more practical alternative to traditional heavy steel support stands.
From the first stands built by hand to today's robotics-enabled production, Composite Stands has evolved from a practical industry problem into a globally patented support stand system for heavy equipment. Using advanced composite technology and design, our support stands are engineered to reduce manual handling, improve setup efficiency and support safer maintenance, repair, assembly and storage activities around vehicles, machinery and heavy equipment. At the centre of our technology is a patented composite column, developed using a unique lay-up method that places the composite fibres into tension to create exceptional compressive strength. The result is a lightweight, load-rated support stand using an innovative, robust hybrid construction designed for real industrial use, helping crews reduce unnecessary handling, minimise line-of-fire risk and improve productivity during heavy equipment operations. Designed and manufactured in Australia, Composite Stands are independently tested and compliant with applicable standards: see TECHNICAL.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Composite Stands designs and manufactures lightweight, load-rated support stands, engineered using an innovative, robust hybrid construction for heavy equipment and industrial support applications. Our focus is on premium workshop tooling, supported by thoughtful engineering, documented product specifications and independent testing. Our products are used across maintenance, repair, assembly and storage activities where reliable support equipment, reduced manual handling and practical setup matter. We work with mining operators, OEM and dealer networks, industrial workshops, heavy equipment maintenance teams and technical buyers who need clear product information, load-rated documentation and support equipment designed for real heavy-industry environments.
BUILT FROM A REAL PROBLEM
Composite Stands began with a practical problem observed across heavy-equipment maintenance, repair, assembly and storage activities: traditional steel stands were heavy to move, awkward to position and created manual-handling and operational-efficiency challenges for technicians and crews. The innovation was to rethink how heavy equipment could be supported using advanced composite materials. From there, the concept was developed through engineering, product design and independent testing, ultimately becoming a commercially viable alternative to traditional steel support stands.
"We manufacture support equipment that is lighter, safer and easier to handle, and practical for the conditions crews work in every day.”
We are incredibly proud to announce that our Founder and Managing Director, Mathew Dow, has received the Gold Award for Excellence in Manufacturing, Male at the 2026 Australian Manufacturing Awards.
This recognition reflects an exceptional 12 months for Mathew and Composite Stands. Under Mathew’s leadership, we have made a significant investment in establishing a purpose built advanced manufacturing facility in Brisbane, incorporating five robotic systems, automated storage and a demand led production model developed specifically for our globally unique hybrid support stand range. This transformation has increased our potential manufacturing capacity by more than tenfold while strengthening quality, consistency, traceability and production efficiency. Mathew has continued to lead the development and commercialisation of Australian designed and manufactured technology that is helping improve safety in heavy equipment maintenance.
Composite Stands are now used across Australia and exported to 12 countries, with growing recognition from major equipment manufacturers, dealers and industrial organisations around the world. This award recognises much more than one year of progress. It reflects years of engineering, testing, problem solving, persistence and belief in an Australian innovation that challenges traditional thinking. Congratulations, Mathew. This recognition is thoroughly deserved, and we could not be prouder.
Gold Award | Excellence in Manufacturing, Male | 2026 Australian Manufacturing Awards | Proudly sponsored by CeMAT AUSTRALIA.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2026 | Excellence in Manufacturing Winner
2026 | Safety Finalist
2026 | Advanced Manufacturing Finalist
2024 | Product Innovation Winner
