BT Engineering UK

When BT Engineering, Australia’s leading manufacturer of bricklaying and masonry tools, decided to expand into the UK, the transition needed to be fast, smooth, and secure. 

After decades of supporting Australian bricklayers with tools built for precision and durability, BT Engineering was ready to bring its world-class products to a new market. But when their UK 3PL unexpectedly gave them just two weeks’ notice to vacate, they needed a trusted logistics partner, and urgently.  

That’s where Bray Solutions came in. Within 48 hours of visiting our site, BT Engineering had a new home for its UK operations. 

For over 50 years, BT Engineering has supported tradespeople across Australia, designing and manufacturing high-quality brick saws, spirit levels, hinges, and other essential masonry tools. Their products are trusted by generations of bricklayers, and the company takes pride in being a long-standing family business built on innovation and craftsmanship. 

When BT Engineering launched in the UK, they initially partnered with a local 3PL for storage and fulfilment. But just as their market presence began to grow, they received an unexpected setback: the warehouse was closing, and they had two weeks to relocate.   

For Managing Director George Hinings, who operates from Australia, the pressure was on. He needed a reliable, long-term fulfilment partner who could offer not just space, but security and trust. 

George Hinings, Managing Director, BT Engineering Group 

“Bray found us a new home - fast. Within days we had a plan, within weeks we were up and running again. We now have complete confidence that our business is in safe hands.” 

BRAY’S SOLUTION:  

When George contacted Bray Solutions after an online search, we moved quickly to understand the urgency and scale of BT Engineering’s needs.   

He flew over from Australia to visit potential 3PL partners, including Bray, and within 48 hours of visiting our site, the contract was signed, and the transition began.   

Here’s what we delivered:   

• Rapid Onboarding: A seamless, two-week transition plan ensured minimal business disruption. 

• Storage & Inventory Management: Organised and restructured stock for efficient access and fulfilment. 

• Pick & Pack Fulfilment: Orders processed directly to UK customers with precision and speed. 

• Integrated Logistics: Partnered with DPD for reliable nationwide delivery and returns. 

•  Scalable Operations: Flexibility to expand stock volumes as BT Engineering’s UK presence grows. 

Despite the urgency and stock reorganisation required, operations continued almost uninterrupted, which was a testament to the agility and collaboration between both teams. 

THE OUTCOME:  

Since moving to Bray Solutions, BT Engineering has gained:   

• Long-term stability for their UK operations; no more uncertainty about warehouse space or contracts 

• Reliable fulfilment and storage, giving their Australian-based leadership peace of mind 

• Room to grow, with the confidence to expand product lines and UK distribution 

• A trusted partnership, built on speed, communication, and reliability   

George now knows that his UK business has the foundation it needs to grow with Bray Solutions providing the operational backbone to match BT’s decades of craftsmanship.