About
Supporting clients across civil, construction, agricultural and resource sectors
Our values
Innovation
Community
Equality
Who we are
Established in 2022, Burralga Industries is a powerful joint venture between Kimberley Engineering and Kimberley Cranes, created to deliver specialist equipment and services across remote regions of Australia. Together, the venture meets a critical need for high-capacity, technically advanced solutions deployable in some of Australia’s most challenging, isolated and culturally sensitive landscapes.
Respect for Country
Honesty
At Burralga Industries, we draw on deep domain experience: our leadership brings more than 40 years of collective expertise in mining, agriculture, transport and civil construction. This combination of technical acumen and regional insight ensures we deliver projects that are not only efficient and high-quality but also aligned with the values and expectations of the communities we serve.
From our base in Kununurra, we support clients across civil, construction, agricultural and resource sectors throughout the Kimberley and beyond. Our modern machinery, skilled workforce and commitment to safety and environmental stewardship allow us to offer integrated, scalable solutions in the resource, civil and agricultural sectors.
At Burralga Industries, we don’t just deliver services: we build partnerships and create pathways, rooted in innovation, cultural integrity and long-term growth.
Indigenous owned and operated
Burralga Industries is proudly Indigenous owned and operated and aims to increase employment opportunities for local Indigenous people through training and upskilling.
We aim to minimise our impact on the environment. As a company we promote a strong working relationship with local Indigenous communities through active employment and conservation of cultural sites.
The team has experience operating in remote Indigenous areas, including sacred wetlands and heritage sites and provide education for all staff on Indigenous cultures, history and traditions.
We operate on Miriwoong country and acknowledge the Traditional Owners, paying respect to Elders past, present and future.
Meet the team
Andrew Pretlove
Managing Director
Andrew brings over 30 years of experience across agriculture, mining, and equipment solutions. As a director of Burralga Industries, he plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, developing practical solutions and guiding strategic decision-making across the company.
Andrew specialises in the design, engineering, and development of mechanical systems that improve efficiency, enhance safety, and reduce risk in high-stakes operational environments such as mine sites and remote civil projects. His hands-on expertise and forward-thinking approach ensure that Burralga Industries consistently delivers technically robust and innovative solutions for clients across agriculture, civil works, forestry and transport sectors.
Matthew Hopkins
Managing Director
Matthew is a recognised leader in the crane hire industry, with over 15 years’ experience. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a trusted provider of crane, rigging and heavy-lift solutions across Western Australia.
Matthew has built a strong track record delivering complex industrial and civil construction projects, combining technical expertise with strategic planning to achieve safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes. He has developed long-standing partnerships within the mining sector and secured major government contracts, demonstrating his ability to manage large-scale operations in challenging and remote environments.
Kylie Hopkins
Project Manager
Kylie Pretlove
Executive Assistant