About MakMax Australia

About MakMax Australia

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The MakMax Australia brand name is a combination of the Japanese word “膜(maku)” meaning membrane, and “max” as in maximize. Together they symbolize our continuous pursuit of limitless possibilities of membrane architecture.

Architectural Fabric Structures, or tensile membrane structures, are created with a blend of engineering efficiency with architectural expertise. Our core capability is to create innovative fabric structures to enhance the environment and inspire our customer.

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History of MakMax Australia
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40 Years Of Australian Innovation;
100 Years Of Global Membrane Knowledge.

MakMax has been continually operating in Australia for almost 40 years. Originally formed in 1984 as Shade Structures Pacific, MakMax Australia pioneered the tensile membrane industry in Australia and rose to prominence through its innovative shade structures for the 1988 World Expo in Brisbane and at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

In 2001, Shade Structures Pacific joined with US tensile membrane leaders Birdair, with both companies then becoming members of the Taiyo Kogyo group two years later. Founded in 1922 in Japan as the Nohmura Tent Company and rebranding as Taiyo Kogyo Corporation in 1947, TKG is the largest membrane company in the world and has a global reputation for technical innovation. With worldwide offices and fabrication facilities, as well as a cutting-edge R&D testing centre in Japan, the group shares an extensive knowledge and resource base.

We still maintain our strong local expertise, and today, MakMax Australia is the market leader in the design, engineering, fabrication and installation of custom fabric structures and commercial umbrellas for a variety of applications. We create unique award-winning tensile membrane structures in Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and take an active role in many global projects as part of TKG.

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Research & Development

MakMax Australia is proud to be part of the Taiyo Kogyo Group, ensuring our clients benefit from the global experience, knowledge and technology of the largest tensile membrane structure company in the world.

Research and development is invested in new materials, technologies and innovations at the Taiyo Kogyo testing facility in Japan, the latest developments can be seen first-hand at the MakMax Flex Experience Centre in Osaka and the group directly employs academic staff who lecture at leading universities.

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The MakMax Australia Full Circle of Support

MakMax Australia offers our clients a full circle of comprehensive professional service and support;

  • In-house designers, engineers & fabrication.
  • In-house project managers & construction managers.
  • Agents, partners & installation crews in every State and Territory.
  • In-house RPEQ/NER qualified engineering inspectors for regular routine maintenance programs.
  • In-house maintenance, cleaning and technical support.
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Design

Our in-house design team works collaboratively with clients to create and deliver their project vision. Design function, constructability and aesthetic considerations are at the forefront of all details, including connections, cable design, supporting structural steel and membrane seam layout.

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Engineer

We combine architectural designs with engineering solutions, anticipating any and all onsite challenges to ensure your project quality is second to none. Our experience and expertise in value management allows us to create complex structures economically.

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Fabricate

Part of the global Taiyo Kogyo group of companies, MakMax Australia fabricates our structures using premium quality materials in our advanced fabrication facilities in Japan and Shanghai. Our custom-created fabric structures are built to withstand the harsh Australian environment for years to come.

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Install

Offering a complete end-to-end solution, our expert installation team delivers on the commitment of the project, priding ourselves in on-time delivery with minimal impact on your venue’s activities.

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Inspection & Maintenance

To maximise the lifespan and maintain warranties of your tensile membrane structure, MakMax offers a routine inspection and maintenance program through our qualified builders and engineers .

What Our Clients Say

MakMax Australia partners with architects, consulting engineers and directly with clients to develop concepts into bespoke designs. Our clients range from developers and construction companies to government departments and municipalities.

We work directly with organisations from many market sectors including hospitality, tourism and entertainment venue owners, building and retail centre management companies, mining and agricultural corporations and commercial vehicle distributors.

Would You Like More Information?

Contact us today to discuss your project requirements. We are the market leader in the design, engineering, fabrication and installation of custom fabric structures for a wide variety of applications and industries. We have extensive project experience and offer endless possibilities when it comes to custom design solutions to meet your needs.