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The WTC Group has carved out a name as a trusted operator in civil, agricultural, and earthworks services. Behind many successful jobs that it has completed, there's been a quiet but powerful contributor - John Deere equipment.

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Civil construction companies recognise the importance of using machinery that can be relied upon for performance and reliability.

They need equipment that can not only keep up with a growing workload, but also deliver consistent performance across vastly different environments — from clearing farmland and building local government roads to constructing tailing dams in mining operations.

For NSW-based company the WTC Group, it's a priority that can't be overlooked. Earthmoving Equipment Magazine caught up with Managing Director William Childs for a chat about the company and a brand that mirrors its own values of reliability, innovation, and a drive to deliver long-term value.

State of origin

With almost 20 years' experience, Will is a first-generation entrepreneur who founded WTC Earthmoving in 2013. In 2019, it was rebranded as WTC Group, reflecting the business's diversification.

Having grown up on a property in the rural town of Narrabri, Will always had an interest in the agriculture industry.

His first job after leaving high school was as a plant operator, eventually working his way through a range of operational and supervisory roles across the country.

As modernisation and technological advancements gained momentum in the agriculture industry, Will realised there was a significant gap within Northern NSW for a locally operated company with customisable service. From there, WTC Earthmoving was born.

"Together with my wife Lisa, we built the company from the ground up, starting as a one-man operation with a single elevated Cat 623 scraper," Will said.

"The WTC Group now employs a highly skilled and diverse team of more than 80 employees and hosts a fleet of over 70 machines, including scrapers, graders, dozers, excavators, prime movers, water carts and dump trucks. We're one of the largest privately owned employers in our region.