About Us
Vision & Values
RCPA aspires to be the supplier of choice and market leader in stormwater pipe & associated precast products. Our corporate values are founded by a culture of Safety, Performance, being Customer centric, Teamwork & Innovation.
Our History
In 1995 the vertical dry cast pipe manufacturing process was brought to Australia and adapted to produce steel reinforced concrete pipes for the Australian market. Following a period of expansion Reinforced Concrete Pipes Australia Pty Ltd (RCPA) was formed in 2009 as a result of the merger between Reinforced Concrete Pipes (RCP) and Australasian Pipeline & Pre-Cast (APP). This merger resulted in the only national supplier of wall steel reinforced concrete pipe that is vertically cast and solely Australian owned and operated.
Major investments in high technology machinery by RCPA has created a significant alternative supplier to those producers using traditional spun pipe and precast production in Australia. The constant drive for innovative products and processes, RCPA not only incorporates many production efficiencies of the “dry cast method” but also minimises environmental impact and the usage of power in its factories throughout Australia. A faster, more flexible and efficient manufacturing process allows us to offer shorter lead times and a very responsive customer service.
In 2015, RCPA acquired the fibre-reinforced concrete pipe division of James Hardie. Now known as FRCPipes, this product range extension gives RCPA a unique product offer including a range of specialty drainage systems across Australia.
RCPA has plants located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth as well as partnering with local leading civil precasters in Adelaide, Canberra, Tasmania and Darwin.
RCPA are focused on tailoring our product or service to individual customer needs, big or small. Our commitment to exceeding expectations is paramount to the success of RCPA.
Capability
Service is in our DNA. From our people, to our technology and processes we truly believe that we service our customers like no-one else can. Our manufacturing processes utilise methods that enable us to produce dependable quality products in the shortest possible time so that we can keep our customers and their projects on track.
Technology is core to our business which enables us to deliver an experience you won’t get anywhere else. RCPA pioneered the vertical dry-cast SRC pipe process in Australia and today we are the only supplier offering this product range throughout the country. Our unique FRC pipe technology delivers fibre reinforced 4m length pipes that offer speed of installation combined with concrete pipe strength. Our precast product technology and range is ever growing and offering our clients a diverse range of options for culverts, pits, headwalls and associated products.
Compliance goes hand-in-hand with all of our processes. RCPA maintains an ISO9001 certified QMS and runs a strong EH&S program focused on the health and safety of our people. The design and manufacture of our products is required to meet local, state and national regulations, standards and specifications.