Welcome to Wilson & Gilkes

Specialising in Sheet Metal Fabrication, Production and Design

Prototype, engineer and man­u­fac­ture for all in­dus­tries.

A division of
OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group

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The Wilson & Gilkes Difference is NOW OPIE Manufacturing Group

It starts with your concept, your challenge, or your component.

At OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group, we partner with our customers from the earliest stages of a project to deliver smarter, more efficient man­u­fac­tur­ing outcomes.

Our ex­pe­ri­enced team of engineers, designers, and man­u­fac­tur­ing spe­cial­ists work alongside you during the planning and design phase to identify op­por­tu­ni­ties for:

  • Improved per­for­mance
  • Reduced pro­duc­tion costs
  • Enhanced man­u­fac­tura­bil­i­ty
  • Stream­lined assembly

By combining over 60 years of Aus­tralian man­u­fac­tur­ing expertise with advanced en­gi­neer­ing, precision fab­ri­ca­tion, and in­te­grat­ed pro­duc­tion ca­pa­bil­i­ties, we help transform ideas into high-quality, pro­duc­tion-ready solutions.

Whether you require a single component, a custom assembly, or a complete turnkey man­u­fac­tur­ing solution, OPIE Man­u­fac­tur­ing Group is your trusted partner from concept through to com­ple­tion.

Value of Experience

Value of Experience

We apply over 75 years’ ex­pe­ri­ence. Our senior man­age­ment team work col­lab­o­ra­tive­ly with you, cementing skills from our design team, man­u­fac­tur­ing spe­cial­ists and factory floor workers, through to logistics, to provide the optimal solution for your sheet metal re­quire­ments.

Innovative Design

Innovative Design

From your initial enquiry our dedicated design team work col­lab­o­ra­tive­ly with you to improve your design. By following our carefully struc­tured process, we test the quality of the initial design phase through the man­u­fac­tur­ing to final delivery.

Continual Improvement Philosophy

Continual Improvement Philosophy

A focus on con­tin­u­ous ongoing im­prove­ment is an embraced phi­los­o­phy. We recognise that a company’s quality will only be as good as its people, and for that reason our continual im­prove­ment program focuses on staff recog­ni­tion and training as well as process im­prove­ment.

Supporting Australian Manufacturing

Supporting Australian Manufacturing

Working with Wilson & Gilkes supports Aus­tralian man­u­fac­tur­ing. COVID-19 has high­light­ed the benefit of local Aus­tralian supply and helping to grow those skills.

Defence & Government

Secure, Aus­tralian-made man­u­fac­tur­ing solutions for defence, gov­ern­ment and critical in­fra­struc­ture.

Security & Secure Storage

High-security storage, secure rooms and spe­cial­ist fab­ri­ca­tion for protected en­vi­ron­ments.

Police & Law Enforcement

Weapon storage, evidence man­age­ment and op­er­a­tional fit-outs for policing agencies.

Infrastructure & Construction

Fab­ri­cat­ed steel, ar­chi­tec­tur­al metalwork and en­gi­neered products for major projects.

Retail & Commercial Fit Out

Custom joinery, displays, counters and ar­chi­tec­tur­al metalwork for com­mer­cial interiors.

Transport Infrastructure

En­gi­neered solutions sup­port­ing rail, road, airports and public transport networks.

Electrical & Data

Elec­tri­cal en­clo­sures, server in­fra­struc­ture, cable man­age­ment and custom cabinets.

Outdoor Fixtures & Fabrication

Durable outdoor furniture, shelters, street furniture and public in­fra­struc­ture products.

Health & Ambulance

Hygienic stainless steel and spe­cial­ist equipment for health­care and emergency services.

Lighting

Lighting columns, brackets, ar­chi­tec­tur­al lighting and fab­ri­cat­ed support systems.

Education

Lecterns, AV furniture, storage and custom solutions for schools and uni­ver­si­ties.

Industrial Manufacturing

Precision man­u­fac­tur­ing, OEM pro­duc­tion and turnkey fab­ri­ca­tion for Aus­tralian industry.

Engineering Process

A Service You Value, Once You Experience It

From concept to finish, all stages of manufacture are conducted in house. Wilson & Gilkes work in full collaboration with you to produce high quality products and components on time and on budget, meeting Australian quality standards with minimal environmental impact.

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Client Planning

Design Service
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Design Service

Manufacturing
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Manufacturing

Finished Product
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Finished Product

OPIE Group Acquires Wilson & Gilkes

Wilson & Gilkes, a renowned industry leader with 75 years of ex­pe­ri­ence, has recently been acquired by OPIE Group. As part of this ac­qui­si­tion, Wilson & Gilkes will be re­lo­cat­ing to OPIE’s state-of-the-art man­u­fac­tur­ing plant in Emu Heights. This im­pres­sive facility spans over 8000m² and is equipped with cutting-edge fa­cil­i­ties.

OPIE Group’s Emu Heights man­u­fac­tur­ing plant boasts advanced machinery and tech­nol­o­gy, enabling Wilson & Gilkes to further enhance their man­u­fac­tur­ing ca­pa­bil­i­ties. The facility includes precision cutting and machining equipment, automated pro­duc­tion lines, and advanced quality control systems. With this re­lo­ca­tion, Wilson & Gilkes will have access to the latest man­u­fac­tur­ing ad­vance­ments and resources offered by OPIE Group.

By lever­ag­ing OPIE Group’s extensive man­u­fac­tur­ing expertise and the advanced fa­cil­i­ties at the Emu Heights plant, Wilson & Gilkes is poised to achieve even greater levels of ef­fi­cien­cy, precision and product ex­cel­lence — a sig­nif­i­cant step forward as they continue to lead the industry with their com­mit­ment to in­no­va­tion and quality.

Our Product Brands

Configure and shop the brands that grew from the Wilson & Gilkes manufacturing heritage.

Argent

Argent

Australian-designed secure server racks, data infrastructure enclosures, and SCEC-approved security systems for government, defence, and enterprise data centres.

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Bosco Office & Storage

Bosco Office & Storage

Smart office storage systems designed for modern workplaces, combining functionality, durability, and clean design.

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Boscotek

Boscotek

Heavy-duty industrial workbenches and storage systems engineered for performance, strength, and flexibility.

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Gilkon

Gilkon

Integrated AV, display, and mounting solutions designed for commercial and technical environments.

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Lectrum

Lectrum

Premium lecterns and presentation furniture crafted for professional, education, and corporate spaces.

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WeaponsS

WeaponsS

High-security steel storage units for armoury and compliance environments. Pistol cabinets, belt lockers, and modular weapon storage solutions.

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