From humble beginnings to a nationally recognised name, SBA Earthmoving Attachments has been built on a foundation of family values, innovation, and a relentless commitment to quality. Established in 1980 as Salmon Industries, the business set out to deliver purpose-built products for the earthmoving, construction, mining, and recycling industries.
Over the decades, the Salmon family has continued to shape and grow the company, with each generation bringing fresh ideas while staying true to the founding vision. Partnerships with global brands, strategic expansions, and a reputation for trusted solutions have cemented SBA’s place as a leader in the attachment market.
Today, our experienced team continues to combine knowledge, craftsmanship, and a customer-first approach to ensure every product we deliver is built to perform. The milestones below reflect not just our growth, but our enduring commitment to the industries and communities we serve.
Trevor Salmon launched Salmon Industries with a clear focus: delivering high-quality, purpose-built attachments tailored to the needs of the earthmoving industry.
1989
John Salmon Joins the Family Business
Starting as an apprentice, John worked his way from the workshop floor through to internal sales, gaining hands-on experience across the business.
2000
The Salmon Name Evolves
John Salmon purchases the company from his father and rebrands it as Salmon Buckets & Attachments, marking the start of a new chapter in the business.
2009
Forging Strong Ties with Komatsu
SBA formed a key partnership with leading brand Komatsu, securing the Komatsu National Contract for Australia. Following multiple extensions, this partnership remains strong to this day.
2010
A Strategic Expansion North
By acquiring GT Attachments in Queensland, SBA broadened its footprint and reinforced its commitment to servicing customers nationwide.
2014
Partnership with GEITH International
SBA signs a dealer agreement to represent GEITH International and HELAC Corporation in Australia, expanding access to world-class quick & tilt hitches solutions throughout the Oceania region.
This new partnership allows SBA to provide genuine Volvo buckets in Australia while meeting quality standards, warranty requirements, and strengthening its position as a trusted supplier.
2017
SBA Expands to Somersby
From its original Sydney warehouse, SBA relocates to a 22,000 m² factory in Somersby on the Central Coast, significantly expanding production and operational capacity.
2018
Strengthening the Komatsu Partnership
SBA continues its collaboration with Komatsu, supplying attachments branded in Komatsu yellow and maintaining regular procurement meetings to manage stock forecasts and prevent stockouts.
2019
Launch of Dig It Pink – SBA partners with charity to raise awareness and support the McGrath Foundation.
SBA goes beyond simply making a generous donation to the McGrath Foundation — we created a movement called Dig It Pink. Through this initiative, customers paint their attachments pink, with a share of profits donated back to the foundation. To date, nearly $100,000 has been raised for this incredible cause.
SBA signs an agreement with Arden Equipment to supply demolition and material handling attachments across the Australian market, expanding its product offering and service capabilities.
SBA proudly sponsors local sports clubs, events, and community initiatives, demonstrating our commitment to giving back and supporting the communities we operate in.
Will Salmon brings his expertise to the family business, contributing to its growth and development.
2024
SBA Expands into Western Australia
SBA acquires Adwest Group, broadening operations and increasing availability of products and services across the Western Australian market.
SBA is Australian Made and Owned
The famous Australian-Made logo is the true mark of Aussie authenticity. It is Australia’s most trusted, recognised and widely used country of origin symbol and is underpinned by a third-party accreditation system that ensures products that carry the logo are certified as ‘genuinely Australian
SBA is proud to be an Australian-made accredited company currently employing over 80 staff that are spread across our three factories in Somersby and St Marys in NSW and Molendinar in QLD.
From our customised Excavator Quarry buckets, heavy-duty wheel loader attachments, fork frames, Hi-Dump buckets, and anything else that our customers need, SBA places high importance on quality Australian Made parts and manufacturing that go into our products. SBA is Australian Made & Owned, employing Australian workers and building our attachments with Australian parts.
There are now over four decades of Australian engineering & manufacturing knowledge that go into every SBA product. This wealth of experience has allowed SBA to continually improve manufacturing, testing, and designing processes to improve and innovate with their products.
Where to find your serial numbers
Need your serial number to contact our aftersales team? ID Tags can be found:
Excavator Buckets – In between the hangers
Quick Hitches and Tilt Hitches – On Hitch hanger, or Hitch Chassis number can be found inside hangers at the base of the cylinder
Loader Attachments – On the rear at the right hand side of the attachment
