Jord International
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering, Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Founder | Australian engineers |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide (including Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, China, Vietnam, Korea, Oman, Saudi Arabia, India, South America, Europe, Middle East, USA) |
| Products | Process equipment, modular skids, turnkey plants |
Jord International is an Australian-owned enterprise that specializes in the engineering, fabrication, commissioning, and maintenance of bespoke process equipment, modular skids, and complete turnkey plants serving industries such as oil & gas, chemical, power generation, food processing, industrial manufacturing, and mining.
Founding
Jord Engineers Pty Ltd was established in 1972 by Australian engineers with expertise in solid-liquid separation, air cooling systems, and furnaces. The company initially concentrated on designing vessels for leading energy corporations within Australia. During the 1970s, Jord broadened its product range to incorporate drum filters (introduced in 1973), turnkey plant solutions (1974), and air coolers (1976). By 1980, Jord had secured a contract to develop and construct the largest filter station worldwide.
Growth and Global Reach
Throughout the 1980s, Jord forged strong relationships with clients and suppliers while extending its operations internationally to countries including New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. The establishment of a Singapore branch in 1988 enhanced the company’s foothold in Southeast Asia. The following decade marked further growth in Asia with new offices opening in China, Vietnam, and Korea. Jord also won inaugural contracts in Oman (1993) and Saudi Arabia (1995). In 1994, the company’s offices in Australia and Singapore attained ISO 9001 certification.
The early 2000s saw Jord inaugurate additional offices in China (2004), India (2006), and Malaysia (2006), where it commenced manufacturing air-cooled heat exchangers. Expansion continued into South America—covering Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia—as well as Europe with locations in the Netherlands, UK, France, and Germany. The Middle East presence grew with offices opened in UAE, Iran, Pakistan, Qatar, including a Dubai office launched in 2006. Another Indian office was added in 2010. Jord sustains multiple Australian sites including its Sydney headquarters along with facilities in Newcastle and Perth.
In 2012, Jord formed a joint venture equally owned by both parties—Jord Oil and Gas Systems B.V.—based in Rotterdam to focus on major oil & gas compression and EPC projects. Further expansion led to an office opening in New Jersey, USA in 2017. Asia continues to be a key market with operational centers located in Qingdao (China), Singapore, Dubai, and India.
The Jord Environment Trust
Created in 2007, the Jord Environment Trust (JET) serves as a charitable organization committed to promoting biodiversity and sustainability initiatives. A portion of the company’s yearly profits is dedicated to supporting JET’s efforts which have accumulated over $2 million to date.