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
![history model 86 cleaner](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-model-86-cleaner.jpg)
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
![timeline painteater](/assets/Uploads/timeline/timeline-painteater.jpg)
1998
Richard Tonkin joins the team
![history richard tonkin](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-richard-tonkin.jpg)
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
![history brett lee](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-brett-lee.jpg)
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
![history mining companies](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-mining-companies.jpg)
The Spill Control division was expanded with supply to large mining companies.
2005
First major order of marine oil spill equipment
![history marine oil spill equipment](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-marine-oil-spill-equipment.jpg)
2007
Became an agent for Elastec American Marine
![logo elastec american marine](/assets/Uploads/timeline/logo-elastec-american-marine.png)
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
![Timeline Anthony 660x375](/assets/Uploads/timeline/Timeline-Anthony-660x375.png)
Anthony Sneddon joins the team in our Workshop Services division.
2007
Provided equipment to the Pacific Islands
![history medical waste incinerator in PNG](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-medical-waste-incinerator-in-PNG.jpg)
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
![history low voltage parts cleaner machine](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-low-voltage-parts-cleaner-machine.jpg)
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
![history access industries](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-access-industries.jpg)
Partnered with Access Industries helping to provide purposeful employment for Australian workers with disabilities.
2011
Filtered Parts Cleaning Machine developed
![Timeline Fitlerpartscleaner 660x375](/assets/Uploads/timeline/Timeline-Fitlerpartscleaner-660x375.png)
2011
Partnered with House With No Steps
![history house with no steps](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-house-with-no-steps.jpg)
Partnered with House With No Steps helping to provide purposeful employment for Australian workers with disabilities.
2012
New rag supply business
![history rag supply business](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-rag-supply-business.jpg)
The company started a rag supply business and acquired ABC Rags.
2013
Contact signed with Exxon Mobil PNG
![history exxon mobil](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-exxon-mobil.jpg)
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
![history department of defence](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-department-of-defence.png)
Multiple Medical Waste Incinerators and training sold to Australian Defence Materiel Organisation.
2015
Import and supply of felt rolls
![history supply of felt rolls](/assets/Uploads/timeline/history-supply-of-felt-rolls.jpg)
Commenced import and supply of furniture and packing felt rolls.
2016
Name changed to SpillPro
![about spillpro name change](/assets/Uploads/timeline/about-spillpro-name-change.jpg)
2022
Model 22 Parts Cleaner developed
![Timeline M22 660x375](/assets/Uploads/timeline/Timeline-M22-660x375.png)
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.
The SpillPro team
![Team: Richard Tonkin](/assets/Uploads/timeline/team-richard-tonkin.jpg)
Richard Tonkin
General Manager
![Team: Brett Lee](/assets/Uploads/timeline/team-brett-lee.jpg)
Brett Lee
Manager, Oil Spill Equipment and Incinerators
![Team: Anthony Sneddon](/assets/Uploads/timeline/team-anthony-sneddon.jpg)
Anthony Sneddon
BDM, Workshop Services
![Team: David Bell](/assets/Uploads/timeline/team-david-bell.jpg)
David Bell
Workshop Manager
![Team: Barry Rampling](/assets/Uploads/timeline/team-barry-rampling.jpg)