Growth based on Kobelco class

Family foundations and Kobelco reliability have helped power a half-century of growth for TRN Group.

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Success in the earthmoving and civil construction industry isn't just about shifting dirt — it's about reliability, trust and building legacies with the right equipment.

For more than 50 years, New South Wales-based TRN Group has embodied these qualities, leveraging its fleet and a deep-rooted family ethos to become one of the sector's most respected names.

Earthmoving Equipment Magazine visited the site of one of TRN's projects recently and found out more about the secrets of the company's success from Director and General Manager (Operations) David Fordham.

"TRN is well known and respected for our work on many residential and industrial subdivisions and quarry operations, and is highly regarded for our rigorous commitment to delivering quality and reliable service," he said.

"This has made us a trusted provider of choice for leading development companies, including DartWest Developments, AV Jennings, Mirvac Homes (NSW), Crownland Developments, Dahua Group, Landcom, Cornish Group and Greenfield Developments, to name a few. We've completed high-profile jobs throughout Sydney, like Oran Park, Spring Farm, Gregory Hills and Emerald Hills."

Family ties

TRN Group started life in 1966 as TJ & RF Fordham, run by David's father Terry and his brother Ron.

“It was just them and two trucks, based in Camden in Sydney's south west,” David said.

"They focused on haulage of coal out of the Burragorang Valley, and then plant hire, and then into subdivisions. "When another brother, Neil, joined them, TRN Haulage was formed — a name based on the brothers’ initials and reflecting the strong family ethos which underpins the business.