Lovells Group opens engineering, advanced manufacturing and retail facility in Carrington

Lovells Group has completed a new $12 million state-of-the-art 5,000 m² engineering, advanced manufacturing and retail facility at 6 Everett Street, Carrington, with its official grand opening scheduled for February 2027.

The investment is expected to create 24 specialist roles across engineering, advanced manufacturing, product design and compliance.

Established in 1930: Lovells Group celebrates 96 years of Australian manufacturing, with its headquarters and core manufacturing operations based in Newcastle.

In an excellent example of Australian manufacturing, Lovells manufactures suspension components here in the Hunter, including heavy-duty coil and leaf springs, supporting Australian automotive and industrial applications.

The new facility expands capabilities in product fatigue testing, corrosion and performance evaluation, vehicle dynamic stability analysis and OEM and aftermarket fitment engineering.

Lovells is also investing in cleaner manufacturing, transitioning from traditional gas heating to induction heating technology, improving precision, energy efficiency and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

The local manufacturing and engineering operations are complemented by a $1 million research, development and testing facility in Edwardstown, South Australia, employing 20 specialists, alongside testing capabilities at The Bend Motorsport Park.

Lovells is also supporting emerging technologies, investing in engineering capabilities for electric vehicles, electric trucks, electricbuses and next-generation suspension and drivetrain technologies.

The business is proudly Australian-made and globally recognised, exporting Australian-engineered products to more than 30 countries, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Norway, Greece, Kazakhstan and Thailand.

Lovells’ suspension and vibration absorption solutions have diverse applications, including automotive, mining, emergency services, agriculture and other demanding industrial sectors.

They are pleased to have over 120 employees, supporting skilled Australian jobs across manufacturing, engineering, research and development, retail and corporate operations.

The continued investment in local manufacturing demonstrates Lovells’ commitment to retaining specialist engineering expertise, supporting regional employment and strengthening Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capability.

Simon Crane, Managing Director of Lovells said “Lovells is a company built on innovation. This new R&D centre in Newcastle will drive our next chapter of product leadership, especially as we develop solutions tailored for EVs and next-gen vehicle platforms, while staying true to our 96-year foundation of Australian manufacturing excellence.”