KingKira Group is a 100-per-cent female Aboriginal-owned business that has operated in the Pilbara region of Western Australia for over a decade. Founded by Tammy O’Connor in 2014, the company has worked diligently to provide practical and environmentally sustainable waste management solutions for the mining sector.
These solutions, shaped by core beliefs of respect, innovation, sustainability and empowerment, are delivered through the company’s own integrated environmental sciences framework which considers the handling of total waste management, recycling and industrial services in ways that uphold the natural health of the land local companies operate in.
KingKira Group’s waste management work has proven extremely successful in the Pilbara region, securing long-term contracts with Tier One mining companies and growing both presence and operational capacity. The business now oversees waste management across over 15 mine sites throughout the state, according to KingKira Group Manager of Environmental Services, Mick Garkaklis.
“The company has experienced significant growth over the past decade,” he says. “This sustained success has facilitated our expansion, with support depots now strategically located in Port Hedland, Newman and Karratha.”
KingKira Group’s success has also necessitated an expansion of its fleet and equipment to better deliver on the value offering of total waste management. Looking for a versatile vehicle boasting the top quality required for its delivery of sustainable waste management solutions, the company has partnered up with state-local manufacturer, Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE).
BRE’s reputation as a reliable Australian brand as well as its own manufacturing locations which closely aligned with that of KingKira Group’s depots led to the fleet approaching the trailer builder for a collaboration.
“BRE is a well-established Western Australian brand,” Mick says. “Their state-of-the-art facilities reflect the company’s strong commitment to product quality, service excellence and client satisfaction.
“We are pleased to have engaged with BRE for the construction of our first fleet of scrap tipper trailers.”
The new scrap tipper trailers in question are scheduled to be rolled out in the Pilbara region and will be applied to the transportation of bulk scrap metal (both ferrous and non-ferrous-based materials) from mine sites to a resource recovery yard in Port Hedland for additional processing before being exported. This process is a key example of the company’s recycling program and overall goal of ensuring sustainable engagement with waste.
The scrap tipper trailers were spec’d with various features to address their loading and weight capabilities. More specifically, KingKira Group approached BRE Sales Manager, Peter Oliver, to discuss the exact designs needed to create a fleet of vehicles able to safely handle the heavy waste from mining and resource companies.
According to Peter, the design of the trailers has achieved a level of stability and control due to their Electronic Braking System braking fittings which are weighed down by the implementation of SAF-Holland airbag suspension. Additionally, the vehicles were further fitted with weight scales and a quick-drop function to ensure convenience and safety when loading and transporting waste.
“With the weight scales which we put on the trailers as well as the dollies, operators can see exactly how much weight they’re putting on without having to run in and across a weighbridge,” he says. “As for the quick-drop function, if the trailer starts to lean while it is tipping, operators can flick a switch on the truck which lowers the body at twice the speed of a normal trailer.”
BRE also fitted the scrap tipper trailers with side-swing tailgates to ease the delivering of scrap metal to the recycling facility, ensuring no material would be trapped inside the back of the trailers during unloading.
Mick expresses excitement for the partnership between KingKira Group and BRE – two companies which both stand to strengthen their operational capabilities and brands and hope for it to set a precedent of further collaboration on new initiatives.
In addition to enjoying similarities in site locations and functionality, the partnership between KingKira Group and BRE is further underpinned by their business values which come together to create an exciting synergy. BRE’s manufacturing revolves around the delivery of consistent and high-quality products which build the brand’s trust and accountability for consumers, while KingKira Group’s approach is entrenched in its identity and values, prioritising inclusivity, sustainability and plans for sustainable growth among individuals and communities.
“Bruce Rock Engineering is centred on operational excellence and KingKira Group focuses on transformative, progressive growth,” Mick says. “It is this dynamic partnership that will ensure stakeholder expectations are consistently met.”
KingKira’s inclusive and sustainable approach to waste management in the Pilbara region has proven successful for more than 10 years, prioritising empowering waste solutions which recognise the land’s traditional ownership and cultural significance.
This approach has been amplified with the help of BRE’s delivery of scrap tipper trailers. Together, the two companies have strengthened their capabilities and ensured diligent waste management in WA’s mining and resource sectors.
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