The Original Experts in UHP Water Jetting

Hitech Industrial Services is, at its core, a reflection of the passion, ingenuity, and determination of its founder, Mark Turner. A lifelong problem‑solver, Mark began his career in the UK in the late 1970’s with Harben Pumps, where he first worked with the radial piston diaphragm pump that would ignite his enduring interest in engineering innovation. He later joined Sykes Pumps, refining pump design to improve efficiency, reduce noise, and—well ahead of industry trends—enhance environmental performance.

After relocating to Australia, Mark expanded his expertise at Gardner Perrot (later Brambles), focusing on pump repair and reliability. In 1989, following a redundancy, Mark saw opportunity where others might have seen setback. He established his own business dedicated to repairing and designing pumps, and even ventured briefly into the food industry servicing Cryovac machines. Though successful, it wasn’t where his true passion lay.
Recognising a gap in the Australian market for ultra‑high‑pressure water jetting—and leveraging his deep knowledge of pump design—Mark acquired a second‑hand pump and set out to build something new. He secured his first clients, trained his first team, and personally took on hand‑lancing work as he laid the foundations of what would become a transformational business.