WHAT WE LEARNED AT EXA 2025 – REAL CONVERSATIONS, REAL CHALLENGES, REAL SOLUTIONS

EXA 2025 was more than an event—it was a pulse check on what really matters to Australia’s heavy industry projects.

Held at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) Exhibition brought together the key players in energy, infrastructure, and industrial project delivery. For Binder Group, it was a chance to reconnect with existing clients, engage with new contacts, and hear firsthand what’s driving decisions in the market today.

Here’s what stood out.

1. Speed and Supply Chain Certainty Are No Longer Optional

Across every conversation, one theme kept coming up: lead times. Project teams are under pressure. Delays from offshore suppliers are putting critical timelines at risk, and there’s a clear shift towards local, responsive manufacturing.

Visitors to our stand were looking for:

• Shorter delivery cycles
  
• Suppliers that can adapt to changes mid-project
  
• Better visibility and communication throughout the process
  

At Binder Group, we’re responding with:

• Guaranteed lead times backed by in-house manufacturing
  
• A responsive team that can adapt to design or scheduling changes
  
• Transparent project tracking and local support
  

For project managers, specifiers, and engineers alike, the reliability of supply is just as important as the product itself.

2. Australian-Made Is Now a Business Advantage

The appetite for Australian-made products is growing—not as a checkbox, but as a practical strategy for reducing risk and ensuring consistent quality.

Attendees shared their concern about:

• Inconsistent product standards from overseas
  
• Lack of traceability
  
• Delayed deliveries and port congestion
  

Binder Group’s full return to Australian ownership and manufacturing resonated with many. Our focus on quality control, local sourcing, and technical collaboration gives project teams confidence from design through to delivery.

We’re not just bringing production back—we’re reinvesting in capability, tools, and people to support Australia’s infrastructure, energy, and resource sectors.

3. Specifiers and Engineers Want Support, Not Just Products

Today’s engineering teams don’t just want a datasheet. They want a supplier who can step in early, understand the design intent, and help solve challenges before they become issues on site.

Here’s what they asked us at EXA:

• Can you customise a support to suit our layout?
  
• Do you provide technical support?
  
• Can you provide compliance documentation upfront?
  

Binder Group is built around answering “yes” to all of the above. With in-house technical experts, BIM/CAD capability, and a dedicated project support team, we help engineers deliver outcomes—not just components.

What We Showcased at EXA 2025

This year, we brought a selection of engineered pipe support solutions that sparked real interest among engineers, specifiers, and contractors. Here’s what drew attention—and why it matters.

1. Cryogenic Cold Shoe

What it is: A heavy-duty pipe support designed to maintain insulation and load-bearing capacity in extremely low-temperature environments (e.g. LNG facilities, cold storage, petrochemical plants).

Why it matters:
At cryogenic temperatures, standard pipe supports can fail due to thermal bridging, material contraction, or moisture ingress. Our Cryogenic Cold Shoe uses multi-layer insulation, vapour barriers, and a robust steel cradle to:

• Prevent heat transfer
  
• Protect the integrity of the pipe
  
• Ensure structural stability throughout the system
  

Visitors were impressed by the scale, design detail, and application-specific engineering that went into this solution. For engineers working in LNG and similar sectors, it’s a critical component that must perform under extreme conditions.

2. Spring Supports

Why it matters:
When high-temperature fluids pass through pipelines, thermal expansion can cause vertical movement. If the system is rigid, that stress gets transferred into nearby structures or equipment—risking damage and shutdowns.

What it is: A dynamic support that accommodates vertical movement in piping systems due to thermal expansion, vibration, or structural shifts.movement. If the system is rigid, that stress gets transferred into nearby structures or equipment—risking damage and shutdowns.

Our Spring Supports:

• Provide controlled, continuous support even during movement
  
• Are available in variable and constant load designs
  
• Can be pre-calculated to match exact project specifications (load, travel, spring rate)
  

At EXA, this sparked interesting technical conversations about application fit, code compliance, and onsite adjustability. Specifiers appreciated that our team could talk through load tables and installation considerations without needing to “get back to them later.”

3. Pipe Shoes, Clamps, and Guides

What they are: Common support elements designed for practical use on site—ideal for high-load applications, corrosion resistance, and pipe isolation.

Why they matter:
Though they seem simple, components like pipe shoes and clamps often define how easy a system is to install and maintain. If these aren’t chosen and engineered properly:

• You get uneven load distribution
  
• You risk damaging pipe coatings
  
• Maintenance and inspection become harder and more costly
  

Our range includes:

• Insulated pipe shoes for high-temp and chilled applications
  
• Heavy-duty clamps for structural anchoring
  

At EXA, both designers and contractors valued our customisation options, wide range of materials, and local manufacturing—ensuring reliable lead times even in today’s unpredictable global markets.

Engagement Was High—And It Meant Something

We were blown away by the number of quality conversations. Many long-term clients came to say hello, while others told us they were hearing about Binder Group again for the first time in years—thanks to our return to Australian ownership.

“There’s no other event nationally where we could have met so many long-term customers, new & potential customers, design engineers, and other aligned organisations.”

— Binder Group

It confirmed that face-to-face conversations still matter, and that people value dealing with a supplier who understands their projects, their pressure points, and their expectations.

Next Steps

Whether we met you at EXA 2025 or you couldn’t make it, we’d love to talk about how we can support your upcoming projects.

We are ready to help you with:

• Technical specification support
  
• Custom-engineered pipe supports
  
• Guaranteed local lead times
  
• Compliance-ready documentation
  

Let’s talk about your next project. Book a meeting with our technical team