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Following in the steps of his father, Martin Hickey commenced at Humes in 1976.  As a fresh young sixteen year old, Martin learned the craft of plastics fabrication.  In 1983, the plastics fabrication division of Humes was sold to Viking Plastics. Martin and his skills were acquired by Viking Plastics where he continued to work for the next 31 years as an expert in specialised … Continued

Viking Plastics provides world class custom plastic fabrication for all types of specialised applications – including large scale products for the mining industry. Viking Plastics were set a task to manufacture large drip tray sets for the Maules Creek Coal Mine load out facility.  Four tray sets each up to 30 metres long were manufactured in Viking’s Braeside factory and transported via large crates to … Continued

Hinged Lid Grease Trap The hinged lid grease trap is a Viking Plastics’ innovation. Today Viking Plastic’s expertise was called upon to inspect a cafe refurbishment in Oakleigh with a requirement for a 3000 litre grease trap. The job is challenging due to the lack of installation space except for a cellar only accessible via a manhole ladder. Every restaurant or cafe serving any type … Continued

Viking Plastics Managing Director, Malcolm Ling, recently journeyed to Europe to visit Pro-Therm, the most successful plastics fabrication business in the Netherlands.  Based in Holland, Pro-Therm is the world’s forefront consumer of Paneltim® using in excess of 1000 square metres per week. Pro-Therm produce plastics for industry treatment and storage solutions.  Their product range includes fume scrubber housings; swimming pools; portable building and site sheds; … Continued

Having spent the last five years on Boundary Road, Viking Plastics has recently moved into wonderful new premises within the prestigious Woodlands Estate, Braeside. Modern, well-equipped and boasting manufacturing and administrative facilities spanning 2600 square metres, Viking is well positioned to grow its business. Viking’s larger premises accommodates the manufacture of large tanks and provides room to further expanded manufacturing capabilities realising the company’s aspiration … Continued