A STIRLING GROUP COMPANY

About

Delivering complete solutions to
the timber industry

Stirling Machinery, a Stirling Group Company, was founded by Craig Honeyman, a wood machinist with over 30 years of experience in the timber industry. Begun with the intention of building genuine partnerships with our customers, we continue to work in partnership with our customers to create the perfect result between machinery, tooling, and the finished product. Providing the right solution for the right application.

Over the years, our company has grown to become an industry leader, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions, including docking saws, wide belt sanders, CNC, timber moulder and finger joint machines for the solid timber industry.

Driving technology and innovation / Stirling Machinery

Driving technology and innovation

We are passionate about contributing to the evolution of manufacturing in the timber industry through technologies that are more efficient, reduce waste, and are data-driven. We work in close partnership with our suppliers to bring new processes and products to the Australian and New Zealand markets while remaining responsive to the changes and needs of the industry. We continually look for new ways to bring value to our customers while working closely with them to provide tailored solutions to maximise the potential of their operation. Our partnerships with premium Italian CNC machines brands allows us to bring the very best to you.

A committed team

Our team has a high level of technical expertise and happily share their knowledge to support customers in growing their people and their business. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be better than we were yesterday. To bring our passion, skill, and care to the industry’s front line. And find ways to deliver greater value to our customers. Stirling Machinery is part of the Stirling Group house of brands. For more information about the Stirling Group visit the website.

Our History

2015
Where it all began
Outside Stirling Machinery Office | Stirling Machinery

Stirling Machinery was started by Craig and Leanne Honeyman.

2015
First machine sold
Inside a lumber mill | Stirling Machinery

Sold the very first Stirling machine - a Multirip to AKD Softwoods in Colac.

2018
Attended AWISA
Accurate Group tradeshow stand with attendees | Stirling Machinery

Stirling Machinery attended AWISA as part of the Accurate Group.

2018
International installation
Street view of the TJ McIlwaine Office | Stirling Machinery

First international installation in Marton, New Zealand; a Profile Grinder for TJ McIlwaine.

2020
Trademarked
Three people holding framed certificates | Stirling Machinery

Officially trademarked in Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan.

2023
Stirling Group

Our Core Values

Integrity
Respect
Resilience
Sustainability
Transparency

Our Team

Craig Honeyman

Craig Honeyman

Managing Director

Mark Shakespeare

Mark Shakespeare

General Manager

Leon Botes

Leon Botes

Group Product Development Manager

Nathan Millner

Nathan Milner

Sales Manager – QLD, PNG

Lyndal Worth

Lyndal Worth

Sales Support Administrator 

Robbie Burns

Robbie Burns

Sales Manager – NSW, WA, ACT

Brad Anderson

Brad Anderson

CNC Specialist 

Fraser Killen

Fraser Killen

Area Manager – CNC

Leanne Honeyman

Leanne Honeyman

Sales Support Administrator NZ

Tazman Waru

Tazman Waru

Sales Support Administrator

Craig Halfpapp

Craig “Pappy” Halfpapp

Service Manager

Robert Turner

Robert Turner

Sales Manager NZ

Tina Devlin

Tina Devlin

Procurement Officer

Alana da Silva Lay

Alana da Silva Lay

Graphic Designer

Eric Gil

Eric Gil

Digital and Social Media Marketer