About
Our story
It's been more than 40 years since we entered the market. In that time, we've been known by many different names. But we've always maintained the same objective – to help our customers manage spills as effectively as possible.
Our history
1974
Founded
The company was founded by Phillip Morris as Greaseaters.
1986
Model 86 Parts Cleaner developed
The Model 86 Parts Cleaner was developed utilising high quality components and a more streamlined design to improve operation and servicing.
1996
Model 96 Large Parts Cleaner developed
1997
Low Liner and Painteater Parts Cleaners developed
1998
Richard Tonkin joins the team
After 22 years, Phillip Morris retires and Richard Tonkin joins the team as general manager.
1999
Name change to GE EnviroSolutions
2001
Brett Lee joins the team
Brett Lee joins the team as manager of our Oil Spill Equipment and Incinerators division.
2002
Spill Control division opened
Brett Lee commenced selling spill control products in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
2003
Expanded the Spill Control division
The Spill Control division was expanded with supply to large mining companies.
2005
First major order of marine oil spill equipment
2007
Became an agent for Elastec American Marine
EnviroSolutions becomes the Australian and South Pacific agent for Elastec American Marine, North America's largest manufacturer of oil spill equipment.
2007
Anthony Sneddon joins the team
Anthony Sneddon joins the team in our Workshop Services division.
2007
Provided equipment to the Pacific Islands
Our first Medical Waste Incinerator was sold into the Pacific Islands.
The company also took on a 60 carbon challenge and we reduced our business carbon footprint by 35.78%.
2009
Low voltage parts cleaner machine developed
Moved from Lambton to the new Mayfield facility.
Designed and built a machine to perforate absorbent rolls.
Developed perforated rolls to suit mine site workshop applications.
2010
Partnered with Access Industries
Partnered with Access Industries helping to provide purposeful employment for Australian workers with disabilities.
2011
Filtered Parts Cleaning Machine developed
2011
Partnered with House With No Steps
Partnered with House With No Steps helping to provide purposeful employment for Australian workers with disabilities.
2012
New rag supply business
The company started a rag supply business and acquired ABC Rags.
2013
Contact signed with Exxon Mobil PNG
Five year contract signed with Exxon Mobil PNG for the supply of oil spill response equipment.
Hunter Rags Acquired.
Registered more than 30 products with Australian Made Australian Grown (AMAG).
Built a parts cleaning unit for cleaning train wagon axles in an automated cleaning process.
Partnered with Endeavour Group helping to provide purposeful employment for Australian workers with disabilities.
2014
Contract with Australian Defence Material Organisation
Multiple Medical Waste Incinerators and training sold to Australian Defence Materiel Organisation.
2015
Import and supply of felt rolls
Commenced import and supply of furniture and packing felt rolls.
2016
Name changed to SpillPro
2022
Model 22 Parts Cleaner developed
The Model 22 Parts Cleaner was developed bringing the design of the Model 86 into the future.
Featured case study
Kogan Creek Power Station
- Industries Mining and Exploration, Industrial
- Product Vacuum Systems
Kogan Creek Power Station needed a way of removing dust and fragment overflow from their coal conveying system – and prevent it escaping into the station's surrounding environment.
Our clients
The SpillPro team
Richard Tonkin
General Manager
Brett Lee
Manager, Oil Spill Equipment and Incinerators
Anthony Sneddon
BDM, Workshop Services
David Bell
Workshop Manager
