Engineering Solutions

Rope access is often the safest and most efficient method of accessing difficult-to-reach assets. However, some maintenance challenges require more than standard rope access techniques.

Highline specialises in developing engineered rope access solutions for complex maintenance, inspection and repair projects.

 By combining practical field experience with engineering capability and in-house fabrication, we design bespoke tools, work platforms and access systems that improve safety, efficiency and quality outcomes for our clients.

From custom blade repair tooling and work positioning systems through to blasting habitats, corrosion maintenance platforms and project-specific access solutions, our team is continually developing new ways to complete challenging work safely and efficiently.

Our ability to design, fabricate, test and deploy these solutions in-house allows us to respond quickly to unique project requirements and deliver practical innovations that provide real value to our clients.

  • Custom rope access tooling

  • Project-specific access systems

  • Temporary work platforms

  • Blasting and containment habitats

  • Wind turbine maintenance tooling

  • Corrosion maintenance platforms

  • Prototype development and testing

  • In-house fabrication

  • Engineering design support

  • Site-specific maintenance solutions

Our Services

Featured Projects

TAC 84 Damper Tank Repair System

Custom tooling developed with Meridian Energy to enable wind turbine damper tank repairs.

TipStation™ Blade Repair System

Proprietary blade tip repair platform designed to improve safety and efficiency.

Dixon Street Blasting Habitat

Purpose-built containment habitat designed for abrasive blasting in a live urban environment.

Heritage Remote Infrastructure: Maritime NZ Lighthouse, Farewell Spit

Highline was engaged by Maritime New Zealand to complete abrasive blasting and protective coating works on the historic Farewell Spit Lighthouse, one of the country's most remote maritime structures. Operating in a challenging coastal environment, our team managed complex logistics and environmental controls to preserve this iconic landmark and protect it against ongoing corrosion.

Key Capabilities

  • Abrasive blasting and protective coatings

  • Remote project delivery

  • Corrosion remediation

  • Complex logistics and mobilisation

  • Environmental management

  • Maritime infrastructure maintenance