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From concept to completion, Soto delivers innovative structural designs tailored to meet the demands of industries like alumina, cement, steel, mining, and process plants. With 26+ years of expertise, we tackle your toughest challenges, combining advanced technology with creative problem-solving to deliver solutions that optimise operations, improve safety, and ensure long-term performance.
Our team partners with you at every step, ensuring each project meets your goals while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. Whether you’re managing a complex asset, planning new infrastructure, or seeking to optimise existing systems, Soto is your trusted partner for reliable, efficient, and high-performing structural engineering solutions.
Supporting sovereign capability with Australian ingenuity. As an end-to-end design house, we manage every stage in-house for seamless delivery and quality assurance.
26+ years of expertise in heavy industry, integrating cutting-edge engineering solutions with real-world experience.
We prioritise outcomes over cost, delivering value-driven engineering solutions that align with your long-term success.
Choosing Soto means collaborating with a team of skilled engineers committed to solving your unique challenges with precision and efficiency. We combine technical excellence with a customer-focused approach to achieve successful project outcomes. Our key capabilities include:
Comprehensive studies that minimise uncertainty and avoid costly delays.
Smart designs save time, reduce material waste, and streamline project delivery.
Material selection and specifications designed for durability and maximum ROI.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) ensures precision and compliance for every design.
Cutting-edge 3D modelling and simulation provide clarity, reduce rework, and improve project outcomes.
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Corrosive environments and heavy-load conditions require robust engineering solutions. Soto delivers reliable designs for balance-of-plant integration, platforms, and foundations, ensuring compliance, safety, and extended asset life. Our expertise supports seamless operations and meets the strict standards of this high-demand sector.
Withstanding extreme heat, vibration, and heavy loads, Soto’s designs enhance the longevity and safety of kilns, silos, loading facilities, and major plant structures. Our expertise in temporary works, remediation, and compliance ensures structural integrity in high-demand cement operations.
Soto supports the steel industry with tailored structural designs that enhance worker safety and maintain infrastructure reliability. Our services include temporary works, platform design, and load-bearing solutions that optimise high-capacity operations.
Safety and efficiency are at the core of Soto’s designs for underground mining operations. We provide structural audits, remediation, and tailored solutions for critical systems, ensuring compliance and operational reliability in high-risk environments.
From conveyors and stackers to crushing plants and storage bins, Soto designs structural foundations and steel solutions that improve equipment performance and reliability. Our expertise includes ROM pads, washery structures, and hoisting systems, ensuring seamless integration with your operations.
Complex temporary works require innovative and practical solutions. Soto delivers bespoke designs for lifting equipment, demolition plans, and pit or trench structures. Our collaboration with execution teams ensures safe, efficient construction plans for heavy engineering projects.
Our in-house team brings advanced engineering planning and analysis capabilities to every project, including:
Robust solutions for high-stress environments.
Reducing rework with precise, data-driven designs.
Ensuring structural integrity and compliance.
Engineering durable foundation solutions.
Helping clients meet and exceed industry standards.
Delivering efficient, practical solutions tailored to real-world operations.
Soto has worked with leading companies in resources, energy, and infrastructure, providing engineering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
We bring diverse and extensive expertise to every project. Our team is equipped with a range of capabilities and services, including:
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