Important Notice
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Murphy, Managing Director of Murphy Steel Fabrication.
We sincerely thank our customers, suppliers and community for your business and support over the years. Please read the important notice below for further information.
Please be advised that, following the recent passing of Murphy Steel Fabrication Managing Director, David Murphy, the remaining Directors, Bob and Lesley Murphy, have made the difficult decision to close the business
Murphy Steel Fabrication is currently completing its existing commitments, with an expectation that the business will cease operations at close of business Thursday, 8 October.
Steel Stock Available for Purchase
As part of the business wind-up, we invite former customers, local businesses and other interested parties to consider purchasing steel and other items from our remaining stockpile.
Our available stock includes a range of:
- RHS (Rectangular Hollow Section)
- SHS (Square Hollow Section)
- Angle
- Flat bar
- Aluminium
- Various other steel products and consumables
If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, please visit our workshop during business hours, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, to view the available stock.
Thank You
For over 50 years, Murphy Steel Fabrication has been proud to serve our clients and work alongside our valued suppliers and industry partners. We sincerely appreciate the trust, support and relationships we have built throughout this time.
We would like to thank all of our clients, suppliers, employees, industry partners and supporters for being part of the Murphy Steel Fabrication journey.
Thank you for your understanding, support and friendship during this difficult time.
The Murphy Family and Murphy Steel Fabrication Team

Locally Owned & Operated Family Business with Over 45 Years of Experience
Murphy Steel Fabrications has proudly provided high-quality steel fabrication and manufacturing to the North Queensland region, extending further to commercial and industrial applications, for over 45 years. Based in Townsville, Murphy Steel operates out of its premises at 41 Perkins Street. As one of the few local fabricators in the area, Murphy Steel undertakes jobs of all sizes, from residential homes and carports to larger government-scale projects involving infrastructure for schools and hospitals. Murphy Steel provides additional services such as the design of smaller projects, drafting, stainless steel and aluminium work, stairs, handrails, gates and fencing. With decades of experience, Murphy Steel is committed to meeting each project's highest quality standards.
Our Clients
Murphy Steel in Townsville has a wide range of steel services and clients. Murphy Steel is well equipped to meet any challenge, from structural QBuild jobs for the Queensland Government to Defence Jobs. Murphy Steel also offers commercial and industrial work, such as the fabrication and erection of sheds, carports and garages. Murphy Steel is not only limited to those projects. We can also handle residential structures or brand-new steel constructions for commercial purposes. Murphy Steel has the knowledge and expertise to get any job done.

Government
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
What We Can Do
- Gates
- Stringers
- Columns
- Roof Beams
- Stairs
- Handrails
- Fences
- Chain & Barbed Wire
- Zinc & Galvanised Sheets
- Weld Mesh
- Pipes
- Fittings
- Caps & Bends
- Services
- Commercial, Industrial & Domestic
- Structural Steel & Metal Work
- Steel Fabrication & Erection
- Painting & Galvanizing
- Design of Smaller Projects
- Drafting
- Stainless Steel & Aluminium Work
- Bending
- Customising
- Cutting
- Sheet Metal Plates
- Finishing
- Folding
- Powder Coating
- Punching
- Repairs
- Welding
Why Choose Murphy Steel?
Experience. Founded in 1978, we’ve been working with metal for 45 years!
We’re a locally owned and operated, family-run business, so we offer more personalised service
Wide-ranging expertise – we work with alloys, Aluminium, Iron, Sheet Metal, Stainless Steel and more.
No Job is too big or too small
Efficient and reliable – we get the job done.
Murphy Steel is dedicated to providing a friendly and professional service every time while remaining focused on delivering complete customer satisfaction. Our team of experienced professionals take pride in all their work. We strive to provide service above and beyond expectations. We use the latest methods and techniques to provide safe and effective services. We can customise orders for your next project for your needs—Trust Murphy Steel.
Trust your Government, Commercial, Industrial or Residential Steel Fabrication to Murphy Steel








