QUEENSLAND'S GERMAN CONNECTIONS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

PROFILE

Set against the backdrop of the 1930’s Great Depression, a band of brothers rallied their determination and skills to register two companies; Thiess Brothers and Thiess and Horn. These companies would eventually become Thiess, a business with nearly 20,000 staff and an annual turnover of more than $7 billion.

From humble beginnings as road contractors on the Darling Downs in 1934, our company is now Australia’s leading mining, construction and services contractor with diverse international operations. Today, we play a pivotal role in building vital infrastructure, promoting the country’s resources sector and providing essential services for our communities. Thiess originally consisted of five brothers literally moving the earth and battling to make a living in Queensland’s harsh environment. In May 1958, they reached a major milestone when Thiess Brothers became the first Australian company to be awarded a major contract on the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme. This became a springboard for a strong reputation as the company successfully completed four major contracts worth more than $98.7 million. Since those early days, Thiess has continued to deliver essential infrastructure projects, ranging from highways and airports, to dams and ports, to hospitals and commercial buildings. We have also played a vital role in developing Australia’s resource sector – particularly coal. Our company is now Australia’s largest contract miner with a significant presence in Indonesia and we are one of the first international contractors to be awarded a major

mining contract in India. Our services business is a leading integrated water, energy, environmental and infrastructure management contractor to government authorities and commercial and industrial clients. Our large and diverse portfolio of work spans Australia’s urban and regional centres and extends to New Zealand, Indonesia, and India. This geographic and market diversity gives our business a broad and strong base upon which to expand. By delivering the full range of services, from initial design through to ongoing facilities management, we provide our clients with greater value now and into the future. Tailoring solutions, building effective and lasting relationships, pursuing innovative approaches and maintaining a clear focus on the future helps us achieve smarter and more sustainable outcomes. These clients also underpin our dynamic culture where performance, safety, integrity, flexibility and diversity are paramount. We are determined to be competitive and relevant as we strive for excellence through our people, processes and projects. We understand that our success and reputation are built on consistently meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations time and again.

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