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OUR STORY
The story of STG began more than 30 years ago in the small country town of Mansfield, Victoria.
During a period of drought and tough economic conditions, a group of determined young farmers were looking for ways to keep income coming into the family farm. With the banks pressuring the family to sell, they began tinkering in the shed, trying to come up with a practical solution that could keep the farm running.
One dusty afternoon, they noticed a large amount of dust coming off a construction site in town. Hoping to secure some work, they approached the site foreman. The response was simple: “Nothing here mate, but if you know anyone with a water truck, let me know.”
Thinking quickly, they replied, “We’ve got one ready to go.”
There was just one small problem - there was no water truck.
Within 24 hours, using spare parts scattered around the farm, they built their first water truck. It wasn’t perfect. Parts rattled loose, water leaked where it shouldn’t, and every day brought a new lesson. But the truck worked well enough to keep the contract - and the farm.
That first improvised water truck marked the beginning of what would become STG.
Over the following decades, the team recognised a growing demand for durable, well-built specialised trucks suited to the demanding conditions across Australia. What started in a farm shed gradually evolved into a specialised truck manufacturing business focused on practical design, durability, and reliability.
Today, STG manufactures a wide range of specialised truck bodies used across industries such as construction, mining, waste management, infrastructure, and utilities.
A significant milestone in STG’s journey came with its partnership and acquisition by Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo, one of Japan’s most respected specialised truck manufacturers. This partnership brings together STG’s deep understanding of Australian operating conditions with Kyokuto’s renowned Japanese engineering, manufacturing precision, and global experience.
While the company has grown and expanded its capabilities, the original mindset remains the same - building dependable equipment designed to perform in real working conditions.
OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
2001
FIRST WATER TANK
The Yendle brothers designed and manufactured their first water tank.
2002
NEW MELBOURNE FACILITY
A manufacturing facility has been set up in Melbourne to in-house manufacture steel water tanks.
2005
WORLD’S FIRST FULLY GALVANISED WATER TANK
The world’s first fully galvanised water truck tank with internal pipework has been manufactured.
2009
MANUFACTURE SERVICE & DIESEL MODULES
Design and manufacture service & diesel modules, patented plastic tanks with double bunded PE bladders.
2014
NEW QUEENSLAND FACILITY
Assemble facility set up at Coomera, QLD.
2015
FIRST NDD VACUUM TRUCK
Design and manufacture of STG's first NDD vacuum truck.
2016
ORMEAU EXPANSION
Facility expansion in Ormeau, QLD.
2017
NEW KEYSBOROUGH FACILITY
Service and parts facilty set up in Keysborough, VIC.
2019
FIRST TILT TRAYS RANGE
STG releases its range of Tilt Tray Trucks.
2020
FIRST FRONT LOADER & SIDE LOADER WASTE TRUCKS
Assembled a world-class team to design and manufacture STG’s first front loader and side loader waste trucks.
2020
NEW SYDNEY FACILITY
Sydney service and parts facility has been established.
2021
NEW DANDENONG FACILITY
Manufacturing and service centre set up in Dandenong, South Victoria.
2021
NEW SEMI-TRAILER VACUUM TRUCK
STG releases its Semi Trailer Vacuum Truck.
2022
JOINING OF OCP
Oceania Capital backs STG by holding a minority of its shares after seeing its rapid and continuous expansion and its global growth potential.
2023
FIRST HOOKLIFT
The first Hooklift truck comes off production line.
2023
SYDNEY FACILITY EXPANSION
A new and larger facility was set up in Sydney enhancing its assembly, service, and parts manufacturing.
2023
WESTERN AUSTRALIA FACILITY EXPANSION
Opened a new WA facility to support growing demand across mining and construction industries.
2023
NEW PAKENHAM FACILITY – PARTS & WASTE HUB
Established a specialised facility in Pakenham focused on parts distribution and waste truck builds.
2024
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION : PHILIPPINES
Expanded into Southeast Asia with our first footprint in the Philippines as a manufacturing hub.
2025
ACQUIRED BY KYOKUTO KAIHATSU KOGYO CO LTD'S
STG became part of Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co., strengthening our global capabilities and unlocking new opportunities for innovation.
2025
INTERNATIONAL PARTNER NZ : PS EQUIPMENT
Partnered with PS Equipment—STG’s first international partner—marking the start of our global journey in New Zealand
OUR
MISSION
Our mission is to be a dependable and trusted partner to our customers, delivering specialised truck solutions they can rely on in the most demanding environments.
We achieve this by operating as one team - taking ownership, supporting one another, and combining our expertise to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
We hold ourselves to uncompromising standards in design, engineering, and service, ensuring our equipment performs safely, reliably, and efficiently across the industries we serve.
Through discipline, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we create long-term value for our customers, our people, our shareholders, and the communities connected to our work.
Purpose
Statement
STG exists to enable operators to build safe, efficient, and sustainable worksites and communities by delivering dependable, purpose-built truck solutions.
Through innovation, teamwork, and an uncompromising commitment to quality, we provide equipment our customers can trust to perform in the toughest environments.
Our purpose is to protect people, support critical operations, and minimise environmental impact - building long-term partnerships centred on reliability, performance, and responsibility.
LEADERSHIP
JAMES AGIUS
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Introducing James Agius, our esteemed Chief Executive Officer! With an impressive tenure spanning over 30 years in Manufacturing Operations and Global Sales, James has significantly impacted the success trajectory at STG. A seasoned leader, he excels in cultivating strategic partnerships and aligning teams for organizational triumph. Bringing a wealth of experience, James's leadership style is characterized by a focus on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to fostering a culture of success.
PETER BLADENI
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Peter brings with him a wealth of experience in the finance field, complemented by deep expertise across a broad spectrum of disciplines. His background spans program and project management, change management, process design, supply chain operations, continuous improvement, strategic planning, team leadership, and audit and tax—just to name a few.
MICHAEL TORCASIO
Chief Operating Officer
Michael is a committed and well-established professional with over 20 years of finance, commercial, manufacturing, and supply chain experience. He has held leadership roles in a variety of business fields, driving growth and profitability for various companies.
NOELEEN LANGFORD
Human Resources Director
Noeleen Langford, our Director of HR, is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in HR practices within the manufacturing sector across Australia and Globally. Noeleen is dedicated to ensuring that STG not only attracts top talent but also retains it, fostering an environment where every employee experiences genuine career growth and development opportunities throughout their tenure and beyond.
Noeleen is a team player, excelling in building a positive workplace culture, promoting collaboration, and demonstrating key strengths in business partnering, commercial acumen, and strategic leadership. With her wealth of experience, Noeleen plays a pivotal role in shaping a thriving and dynamic work environment at STG.
TAMMY LOUCH
General Manager - Sales and Marketing
Tammy has been a part of the STG family since 2010. Starting out at reception, she has worked her way up to her current role as General Manager of Sales. As part of the pioneer team of STG, she has seen the company grow from a small family business building Water Trucks to the large organization it is today, having a huge range of products and client base across the globe. Tammy is passionate about further growth for STG and continually striving to build a world-class sales team.
SAM ESFANDIARI
Engineering Director
With nearly two decades of experience in engineering and the automotive industry, Sam has led engineering teams for global automotive leaders including Nissan, Renault, Ford, and Tesla, delivering innovative design and manufacturing solutions for world-class, high-impact projects. He brings to STG Global a strong technical foundation, a deep passion for innovation and commitment for engineering excellence, and an expertise in end-to-end product development - from concept design through manufacturing and industrialisation.
Sam’s leadership is driven by a forward-thinking mindset, a commitment to engineering excellence and a dedication to building high-performing teams that consistently deliver outstanding results across every stage of the product development lifecycle. Sam consistently drives innovation, efficiency, and high performance across all stages of projects, ensuring the engineering decisions align with business goals and long-term product vision.
SHANE SINCLAIR
National Fleet Manager | International Manager
Meet Shane Sinclair, our new National Fleet Manager | International Manager at STG! With a proactive and commercially minded approach, Shane excels in sales management, business development, and account management. His proven ability to secure sales opportunities and foster key relationships, coupled with strong leadership, enhances our fleet management and international operations.
GARY BANKES-FAY
National Service Manager
Gary brings a wealth of leadership experience in the fleet, waste, and heavy equipment industries, both in Australia and internationally. His background includes senior roles such as Fleet and Equipment Head at Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company), Victorian State Fleet & Maintenance Manager at Veolia/Suez, and State Service Manager at MacDonald-Johnston (Bucher).
MARK GERAGHTY
General Manager - Parts
Mark is the General Manager for the Parts Sector and is currently leading a team of dedicated, enthusiastic people whose mission is to increase parts sales with the ever-increasing STG customer base. Having worked in a variety fast-moving consumer goods, home improvement & automotive businesses over the past two decades in senior management roles, Mark has the experience and knowledge of how to grow the business and take it to another level.
MARK STAPLES
National Operations Manager
Mark brings with him extensive experience in operations and a strong technical background as a Mechatronic Engineer — so we have no doubt that his skills and expertise will be a huge asset to us. Mark will be based out of the Dandenong facility but will be making his way around the STG sites over the coming weeks and months to meet everyone and get a feel for our operations.
EDMARK ARJHEY PEREZ
General Manager, Subic Bay, Philippines
Edmark Arjhey Perez, our General Manager at the Subic Bay facility in the Philippines! With a mastery in lean manufacturing, Edmark's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement sets him apart. His leadership brings a renewed enthusiasm for the future, and under his guidance, we're poised for remarkable achievements.
HIRO FUJIKAWA
CHAIRPERSON
PETER CORDES
General Manager - China
Peter Cordes is the General Manager of STG’s Foshan manufacturing facility, responsible for overseeing operations, driving process improvement, and advancing the site’s long-term manufacturing capability. He plays a critical role in aligning the facility with STG’s global standards for quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.
PATRICK D'ROZARIO
WHSE Manager
Patrick D'Rozario has dedicated over 20 years to the health and safety sector, specializing in safety and chemical management. As a WHSE manager, he has worked across various industries, including service industries, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food manufacturing, and scientific companies. Some of the notable organizations he has been associated with include the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Catalent (now Blackmores), Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Chemwatch.