The Power of Reliable Attachments: DEVCON and SBA Partnership
SBA CASE STUDIES
Client
Development Construction (DEVCON)
Industry
Civil Construction, Agriculture, Residential Housing Development
Machine Type/s
Komatsu, Caterpillar, Volvo, John Deere, Kubota
Attachment Type/s
SBA Attachments
Introduction
DEVCON, led by Andrew Santalucia in Bundaberg, Queensland, has been operating for over 15 years providing servicing civil construction, agriculture, and residential housing development. With deep roots in farming, earthmoving, and land development, Andrew’s business has grown into a trusted operator in multiple industries. A diverse fleet of machinery and the right attachments have been key to ensuring reliability and efficiency on every project.
The Challenge
In civil construction and agriculture, equipment reliability and availability are critical. Unplanned downtime from machine or attachment failures can cause major project delays, increased costs, and reduced productivity. Andrew explained that without dependable, high-performing equipment, his business risks missing deadlines and losing production capacity. Those issues can seriously impact reputation and profitability in such competitive industries.
The SBA Approach and Solution
To address these challenges, Andrew’s team relies heavily on SBA’s range of attachments but also on the after sale service. SBA’s attachments have consistently proven their strength, durability, and performance across a variety of environments which is anywhere from soils to heavy rock and sandy materials.
Andrew highlighted that SBA’s design approach sets them apart. Features such as optimised attack angles, teeth structure, and cutting edges reduce the horsepower demand on machines. This engineering focus not only improves performance but also reduces fuel consumption, making operations more efficient. In addition, SBA’s quick backup service and repair support ensure minimal downtime when issues do arise.
The Results
By partnering with SBA and working closely with SBA’s Queensland’s rep Bruce, Development Construction has been able to:
Reduce downtime and keep projects on schedule
Improve productivity with attachments that cut through tough materials efficiently
Lower operational costs thanks to reduced fuel burn and less strain on machines
Rely on strong, durable, and well-designed products backed by responsive after-sales support
These benefits have allowed Andrew’s business to operate with confidence, knowing that the attachments will perform under pressure and keep projects moving forward.
DEVCON’s success story demonstrates the value of combining a strong fleet of machinery with innovative, reliable attachments. SBA’s products have enabled Andrew and his team to work efficiently, minimise downtime, and consistently deliver results across civil, agricultural, and residential development projects.
As Andrew summarised:
“SBA products are very reliable, well-put-together, strong, and effective. Their design minimises strain on the machines, reduces fuel consumption, and improves productivity. They’ve been a game-changer for us, and I highly recommend them to anyone needing quality attachments.”
With SBA as a trusted partner, Development Construction continues to grow and thrive in Australia’s demanding construction and agricultural sectors.
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