FAQs
At Atrada, our range of products and custom solutions has been proven and refined in the toughest of Australian workplaces.
Yes. Atrada is 100% Australian-owned and operated and has been in business since 1976. Founded in Welshpool, WA, the company has grown over five decades to become a trusted workplace solutions partner to Australia’s heavy industries. In 2026, Tradesales rebranded to Atrada to better reflect its purpose and commitment to manufacturing site-ready solutions.
Yes. Atrada designs and manufactures in a world-class 12,000sqm facility in Grass Valley, WA. Around 70% of products are made in Australia, with additional components sourced responsibly to ensure supply chain reliability. All products are engineered to meet and exceed Australian safety standards.
Yes. While Atrada primarily services Australian worksites, some products are supplied internationally. Our solutions are designed for some of the toughest environments and are trusted beyond Australia when required.
Yes. Retra is an Atrada sub-brand specialising in fluid handling solutions. Retra provides industrial hose reels, fuel and oil tanks, lubricant dispensing systems, and transfer pump kits across mining, oil and gas, agriculture and firefighting industries. It operates under the Atrada umbrella while maintaining its specialist focus.
Ideally, we sell RETRA Fluid Handling Systems and Atrada products separately; however, this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis in order to ensure a smooth purchasing process for our clients.
Atrada specialises in containerised infrastructure, including relocatable building systems and modified sea containers. These solutions include portable site offices, secure tool storage, off-grid ablution blocks, crib rooms and customised building systems.
Our container solutions are designed and manufactured in-house and can be tailored for design-and-construct projects, remote environments and heavy industrial applications.
Yes. We have vendor numbers with BHP, Fortescue, Rio Tinto, Glencore, Roy Hill, Pilbara Minerals, Newmont, Newcrest, Mineral Resources, and CITIC Pacific, to name a few.
Yes. All products are designed in Australia by our in-house design and engineering team. We combine consultation, engineering design and proven manufacturing expertise to deliver solutions that meet Australian standards and suit local conditions.
Yes. We have offices in WA, VIC, NSW & QLD, with ambitions to expand. We have dedicated account managers who regularly visit every state and territory and have products in all corners of the country.
Atrada works closely with heavy industries including mining, oil and gas, construction, defence, agriculture and government. Our solutions are built for Australia’s toughest environments and are designed to improve safety, efficiency and organisation across a wide range of sectors.
Atrada operates nationally with six locations across Australia, including:
- Grass Valley, WA – 12,000sqm manufacturing facility
- Welshpool, WA – Head office and warehouse
- Derrimut, VIC – Melbourne branch
- Gympie, QLD – Queensland branch
- Mayfield, NSW – NSW branch (acquired Modulate in 2026)
This footprint enables fast, reliable support to worksites across the country.
Atrada operates under a certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. Fabrication and coatings meet recognised standards including:
- AS 1554 Structural Steel Welding
- APAS 0502 Military Coating Certification
We also operate in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) and are committed to continuous improvement and risk-based quality management.
Tradesales’s best-selling products are the Tradelocker, the MAXA line of heavy-duty cabinets and our heavy-duty transport cage, including the patented swing door variant.
It generally takes around 45 days to manufacture a containerised infrastructure once drawings are approved and a purchase order is received.
Our range of heavy-duty storage systems, workshop equipment and relocatable site solutions are ideally suited to heavy industries such as mining, defence and construction; however, we regularly receive inquiries from companies outside of these industries, and we’re always looking to see how we can fulfil our purpose of making workplaces safe, efficient and organised in new industries.
Atrada designs and manufactures across three key categories:
- Storage & Workshop Equipment
Heavy-duty cabinets, lockers, certified cages, transport frames, shelving systems, workbenches and dangerous goods storage systems.
- Fluid Handling Solutions (Retra)
Industrial hose reels, fuel and oil tanks, lubricant dispensing systems, pump kits and accessories. - Containerised Infrastructure
Modified containers, portable buildings, off-grid facilities, site offices, crib rooms and custom design-and-construct projects.
ATRADA REBRAND FAQs
Who and what is Atrada?
For almost 50 years, Tradesales has built a reputation as a dependable partner to Australia’s toughest industries. Over time we have evolved from a distributor of industrial products to a manufacturer and importer of advanced workshop, containerised and fluid-handling solutions.
The name Tradesales no longer reflected the full scope of who we are or where we are heading. Atrada is the new name that better represents our strength, scale and future direction.
Day-to-day, very little changes. You will still deal with the same people, the same ownership group and the same commitment to quality and reliability. The main difference is simplicity: one unified brand, one point of contact and a stronger, clearer product offering.
No. Our people, ownership and values remain exactly the same. Our core values of innovation, integrity, loyalty, enthusiasm and safety continue to underpin everything we do. These values transcend the name change and will carry forward under Atrada.
- A more cohesive, easier-to-navigate product range
- Streamlined quoting, support and after-sales processes
- Access to a wider range of solutions from one supplier
- A stronger, more agile company positioned for national and international projects
RETRA Fluid Handling Systems is now fully integrated under the Atrada brand. This alignment brings all our product categories together including storage, infrastructure and fluid handling, creating a single dependable source for industrial and mining solutions.
No. All existing agreements, warranties and service commitments remain valid and unchanged. You will continue to work with the same team and contact points as before.
Only the trading name has changed. Our ABN, ownership and financial details remain the same. Updated purchase orders and communications will now come from Atrada Group Pty Ltd.
Atrada’s five-year vision is to grow from a strong Western Australian base to a recognised national brand, while exploring opportunities across the Asia-Pacific and international markets. We are investing heavily in manufacturing capability, innovation and our people to ensure we stay ahead as an industry leader in dependable infrastructure.
By combining our expertise under one brand, we remove complexity for clients. Atrada delivers integrated, end-to-end solutions from design and engineering through to manufacture and delivery, helping sites work safer, smarter and more productively.
The transition to Atrada is now live. You will see the new name and visual identity on our website, documentation and communications from March 2026 onwards.
General Enquiries
Like our products, we’re solid and dependable. People you can trust. We’re a people business first and foremost; we just happen to design and manufacture the world’s best heavy-duty storage systems, workshop equipment and relocatable site solutions.