About Us
DSTR-Liquip Wagga – The Road Transport Specialists
Liquip Wagga is a division of Doug Sutherland Truck Repairs (DSTR), who have been at the forefront of heavy vehicle mechanical repairs and servicing in southern New South Wales for the past four decades.
Doug Sutherland, owner of DSTR, started this heavy vehicle mechanical repair facility and shop in 1980. With hard work, enthusiasm and determination, the business gradually grew over the proceeding years, employing and developing more staff as demand grew. Given the Riverina region is heavily road transport orientated, DSTR’s reputation for quality workmanship and service quickly spread far and wide, guaranteeing a strong and healthy operation that is still flourishing today.
DSTR specialises in 'all things related to road transport', particularly:
> Fuel Tanker Repairs
> Pumping and Metering Equipment Calibrations
> Major and minor truck servicing
> Tank truck fit-ups
It is not uncommon that on any day of the working week, multiple tankers can be found on site, receiving any number of key servicing undertakings that ultimately lead to their speedy return back into service. DSTR's dedicated team of project management staff and expert accredited mechanical labourers all work together to maximise efficiencies and ensure all work is completed to state legislative requirements. OH&S is paramount in our workplace and when it comes to ensuring what leaves our workshop we pride ourselves on it performing at or beyond the necessary standards and exact customer requirements.
We're a proud Liquip parts distributor and installer
For more than 20 years DSTR has been working as an accredited Liquip partner.
“The experience we gained in the tanker repair industry through the 80s and 90s enabled us to develop a strong relationship with Liquip International, eventually leading to the arrangement being formalised in 2009 when DSTR was proudly appointed as a accredited Liquip Parts distributor and installer for the Riverina region, and formed a division inside the business known as Liquip Wagga Wagga (Liquip Wagga),” Doug says.
It was at this stage, according to Doug, the business was well staffed with employees that had extensive experience working on tankers, which laid a solid foundation for further growth.
“We simply applied the knowledge we’d previously gained; the facility was already here and we employed a number of spare parts interpreters to add to our highly skilled staff base,” Doug says.
Doug adds that investments were made in upskilling staff in industry specific qualifications, enabling the maintenance, installation and calibration of pumping and metering equipment, such as Liquip’s level gauging systems, to become a service offering. Doug appointed now long-term employee Andrew Uhr, to head up the Liquip Wagga division, and under Andrew’s supervision this arm of the business has gone from strength to strength. Andrew has been working for DSTR-Liquip Wagga for over 20 years, having previously spent 20 years working for Finemores Transport where he initially completed a diesel mechanic apprenticeship.
“When I commenced with Doug the business was starting to become heavily involved in tanker work, which suited me well because I had extensive experience with tankers from my previous employment with Finemores,” Andrew says.
It explains how DSTR has now become a true one-stop-shop for tanker operators in the region. From meter calibrations to making up fuel delivery hoses for the tankers – DSTR can pretty much do everything in house - and has the backing of Liquip. The company has been designing and installing road tanker pumping systems utilising Liquip parts and technologies for 20 years, and is adept in the new system installs such as the Liquip Swift Delivery System.
You're in good hands with DSTR and Liquip
Compared with other like for like businesses, our accreditation with Liquip makes us a more rounded business, as we have the technical skills and expertise to take tanker works on that cover the entire breadth of a fit-up and then continue with ongoing repair and maintenance should a need or want arise. It's also gives access to state-of-the-art parts and systems, offering technologies that greater support bulk liquid dispensing and transferring.
Liquip International: Leading the way in fluid handling solutions worldwide
Liquip is a dynamic and robust company committed to continued growth as a leader in quality products and solutions for specialist fluid transfer applications.
Liquip has built its reputation for excellence over 48 years supplying equipment for the bulk liquid handling and storage industry. In markets across the globe, Liquip is renowned for its comprehensive product range with exceptional whole of life value.
INNOVATION, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Liquip International is a dynamic and robust company committed to continued growth as a leader in quality products and solutions for specialist fluid transfer applications. Having built its reputation for excellence over 40 years, supplying equipment for the bulk liquid handling and storage industry it now markets across the globe, and is renowned for its comprehensive product range with exceptional whole of life value.
The company recognises that its core strategic asset is its ability to innovate and rapidly develop new solutions within a changing world. Its investment in research and development and its rapid response to customer requirements clearly differentiates its product solutions. Vigorously pursuing electromatics and telematics to meet industry and customer demands for quicker information response times, load security, legislative alignment, and reduced operating costs.
To maximise investment, Liquip is partnering with other key technology companies across Australia and the world to deliver seamless solution. Its disciplined product evaluation and release to market protocols ensure quality and reliability and risk-free performance in the field.
The company also continues to build on its core competencies of innovative, reliable, safe and environmentally responsible products and customer service. Building great teams who then build great products and services is a cornerstone of Liquip’s future. Key appointments will continue to strengthen Liquip and increase its presence in the market place through the strategic acquisition and the establishment of Liquip businesses across Asia and North America.
In addition Liquip has built solid partnerships in more than 30 countries worldwide, including with us here in Wagga as the companies main distributor in the New South Wales Riverina. This distribution network brings local knowledge, expertise and dedicated service to the most remote of markets. We believe partnering and creating real value for our customers and distribution partners will drive our ongoing success, just like our distribution partnership.
Read more about the history of Liquip here on the OPW website
Need our help or assistance on a project or want to learn more about our business?
If you require more information about our range of high quality storage tanks, Liquip parts and products and our design and fit-up service please contact the team at DSTR-Liquip Wagga today.