Industrial civil-construction specialist, Cirillo Civil Group, has been in a strong growth mode with LiuGong since its establishment only four years ago, however Director Steve Cirillo is acutely aware the company’s success relies strongly on the responsiveness and service from its equipment partners.
Steve has worked in civil construction and quarrying in the Sydney region since he left school and was only involved in two projects before developing his own business – just that one of them was over 13 years.
Fast growth
Cirillo Civil Group commenced with four people in its first year and now, in strong growth mode with LiuGong, has a team of 50 full-time staff. Similarly, its equipment fleet has expanded to more than 50 plant items, including excavators from 1.7 tonnes to 25 tonnes, and graders, both of which feature top-of-the-line GPS systems managed by Earthmoving Technology Solutions, plus compactors and rollers.
The company supports the Greater Sydney and Illawarra regions from its base at Wetherill Park, and the Sunshine Coast in Queensland from its premises at Maroochydore, offering civil construction and remediation works and plant hire, as well as landscaping and maintenance.
“We are particularly involved in warehouse facilities from the first dig to the final touch as a result of handling the landscaping and ongoing maintenance,” Steve said.
The landscaping division, including irrigation and mowing operations, has been a unique driver for the business and now employs about 10 staff.
LiuGong on board
Steve’s strong focus on service commenced a relationship with LiuGong equipment more than 12 months ago and it hasn’t taken long for the brand to multiply in the fleet. Cirillo Group’s LiuGong family includes two excavators and three rollers, while another excavator is due soon.
“I became aware of the LiuGong nine-tonne diggers coming into Australia and went and did a test run with Liam King (of Sydney dealership, Pacific Machinery Group).
“I loved the way he knew about the product and the service and parts support they provide. That’s what we care greatly about. At the end of the day, without service our business doesn’t run.
“When we ring and we need to have someone pick up and get an answer – that’s exactly what Liam does.
“If we have some equipment from another major brand down for six weeks, it’s no good.” Steve said the 9T LiuGong excavator also was in stock and available, which meant it would be a fraction of the cost of waiting on delivery of other machines. “If the waiting time on a major brand is 12 months and we have to hire another machine, that’s two-and-a-half times more than a LiuGong.”
Cirillo Civil Group now has two of the 909ECR excavators, which are powered by Tier 5 Yanmar engines, dig to a depth of more than four metres and feature the latest 3D GPS technology.
“They are great for big and small jobs. Our clients love them for their size,” Steve said. “The LiuGongs are great value and you wouldn’t know they are any different to other major brands. The cost for the performance is particularly noticeable with the rollers compared to other brands. The LiuGongs do a lot for a much lower cost.”
Happy customers
There are now three LiuGong rollers in the company’s fleet, including two 15T 6615E vibrating rollers and a smaller 6032E roller.
Steve said the LiuGong machines had been working on warehouse facility projects around Sydney, where the new Western Sydney International Airport was generating a lot of activity, however they would also head up to the Sunshine Coast soon.
He said via Cirillo Civil Group’s growing plant hire division, one machine has been working on a Tier 1 project for a client for more than 12 months, and “…they love it”.
“We also have people ringing up and asking about them after seeing them perform on projects,” Steve said.
To learn more about LiuGong log on to liugongaustralia.com.au.
