Independently Owned, Locally Grown, Community Loved
Founded in 1986 as a modest mechanical and panel shop, M&P Services always punched above its weight. Building on a strong reputation, the family business quickly became a trusted name within the local community. Forty years on, it has grown into an enterprise with not just regional, but national impact.
What began as a hands-on service operation, built on practical skill, long hours, and a commitment to getting the job done right, has evolved into a diverse enterprise spanning fleet servicing, transport/logistics and, more recently, the manufacturing of portable buildings and homes.
Managing director, Max Lamb Jr, explained:
“We're making some pretty big waves against national competition, and we've got a lot of unique products that we've developed ourselves which are changing the way portables are getting utilised.”
Their biggest success has been in creating mobile wheeled infrastructure, sought out by clients within mining and construction.
These ‘mobile crib units’, fully equipped with all modern amenities, have become an integral part of numerous projects across Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea.
The units offer rapid deployment, are easy to transport and offer superior safety, productivity and are especially popular in the current climate providing significant and measurable fuel savings on mining circuits. They cater to industries such as mining, construction, civil and remote area services, providing workers with comfortable, fully functional living and workspaces even in the most challenging environments.
Dedicated to staying local, M&P Services manufactures from their purpose built 15m facility in Paget, meeting or exceeding rigorous industry standards.
According to Max Jr, the company’s ability to tailor these solutions to the unique demands of clients across various sectors has been key to its ongoing success. As M&P Services expands its operations, it continues to innovate in the field of transportable and modular buildings.
Looking back, the company’s success began all the way back in 1986 with Max’s father (Max Snr) and his business partner Peter Brayshaw (dec).
“They were just two mates that would hang out on weekends, go fishing and skiing, and have a beer together.” Max Jr said.
“At M&P they were performing both mechanical and panel repairs on vehicles, trucks, and trailers.
“Fast forward to 40 years, and we're still in the service industry, but the focus has changed.”
Though their output has evolved, Max pointed out, the same mentality underpins the mission as it did in 1986.
“In the early days of the business, Dad built a good reputation by getting the job done, whether it be loading trucks on weekends, working weekends and all hours of the day or night, as required.
“His mentality to just roll your sleeves up and get through the work laid the foundation for what we do now; we just get on with the job, working to a good time frame, and working closely with clients to make sure that they're satisfied.”
The strength of M&P’s family values is evidenced by the long-standing staff who have stayed loyal to the business over decades.
“The longevity of my employees a makes my job much easier and contributes to easy," Max said.
“A large percentage of our staff have been with us more than five and ten years, a few over fifteen and twenty.”
Max Jr himself has been with the company since 1992, taking the helm and buying into the business when Mr Brayshaw retired in 1997.
“Having worked at the business as an apprentice mechanic from 1992, I've been part of the stunning transformation since," he said.
“I still enjoy coming to work every day after 34 years”
With his father’s hardworking genes and a vision for design and growth, Max Lamb Jr has led M&P to become one of the largest portable building manufacturers in regional Queensland, but his sights remain firm on the road ahead.
Giving back to the community. We’re very proud of our annual golf day; we’re holding our eleventh this year. Last year, we raised $75,000 to distribute amongst 13 different local charities.
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