Eptec Defence Pty Ltd.

Eptec Defence is a naval and defense preservation services contractor specializing in asset preservation, rehabilitation, and repair services for naval vessels, maritime infrastructure, and defense assets. The company provides corrosion protection, concrete rehabilitation, fibre reinforced plastic applications, waterproofing and linings, insulation services, and blasting and painting operations for naval vessels, commercial ships, and critical marine infrastructure. Eptec Defence serves the Royal Australian Navy, commercial shipyards, overseas naval forces including the United States Navy and New Zealand Navy, and defense prime contractors as a key subcontractor supporting vessel sustainment and new build programs. The company operates multiple locations across major Australian naval hubs including Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Cairns, Darwin, and Brisbane, with more than 350 specialized employees. Eptec Defence is a standalone division of Eptec Group, a broader asset preservation and corrosion prevention company founded in 1997. Eptec Defence was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. "Acquired by Arlington Capital Partners in March 2026; previously PE-backed by Silverfern Group and Next Capital (acquired August 2020)"