Surface Technologies

For over 45 years, our Surface Technologies team (formerly Nixon Communications) has been a trusted provider of custom communication systems and equipment for major construction and mining projects, offering both short- and long-term hire solutions.

MST Global understands the unique challenges of remote operations. Our solutions are designed for reliable deployment—wherever and whenever you need them—while meeting both operational demands and budget constraints.

In addition to supporting field data and voice communications, we provide and maintain a full suite of camp and office communication systems to ensure seamless connectivity for staff and contractors on site.

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Oil & Gas

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Mining & Non-Mining Contractors

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Rail & Transport

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Marine & Ports

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Mobile Carriers & Major Broadcasters

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Government

MST Surface Technologies Sales Solutions

Sale Solutions

Consider us your project partners in communications – no matter the scope.

  • Off the shelf voice and data communications for fast site implementation.
  • Turn-key data communications, commissioned to meet your project needs.
  • Communications project planning including survey, design, deployment, commission and maintenance, and ongoing support services.
  • Custom designed communication facilities shipped to site and installed by our expert technicians.

Hire Solutions

Deploying a short or long term project? We offer a wide range of communication solutions and devices for hire to support the seamless site operations of your project.

Radio Communications Systems

Reliable, clear communications provided by transportable repeater stations:

  • self-contained solar-powered trailer units,
  • each radio repeater site can be operational in less than a day,
  • coverage of system is expandable for project growth as required.

Camp Communications

All campsite communications provided including:

  • camp Satellite Free to Air TV
  • Foxtel Services
  • VoIP Camp phone systems
  • re-Broadcast Radio
  • internet and Wi-Fi connectivity
  • mobile Phone Coverage Boosters

Experienced Service Team

Through our nationwide Australian service centre network, our qualified and experienced technicians provide both workshop and on-site servicing and maintenance. You can expect:

  • complete supply and instillation of communication systems (turn key solutions)
  • ongoing maintenance and support for systems and equipment,
  • fast, reliable service with fast turnaround times across Australia

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Communication Products

We provide a wide range of communication products including:

  • Tait (Radio)
  • Motorola (Radio)
  • Icom (Radio)
  • GME (Radio)
  • Uniden (Radio)
  • Kenwood (Radio)
  • Vertex Standard (Radio)
  • Simoco (Radio)
  • Hytera (Radio)
  • Trio / Schneider (Telemetry)
  • 4RF and Miri (Telemetry)

  • Cisco Networking Equipment
  • Wave1 Microwave Equipment
  • Proxim Wireless Equipment
  • Alvarion Wireless Equipment
  • Rajant Breadcrumb Mobile Mesh Systems
  • Ubiquiti Wireless Equipment
  • Cellular boosters and wireless routers
  • Cambium Wireless Equipment

  • Pelco Camera
  • GPS Online Vehicle Tracking Solutions
  • Mast and Tower systems
  • ZCG Scalar Antenna Equipment
  • RFI Multicoupling and Antenna Systems
  • Omnitronics Audio and IP Bridging Solutions
  • Axis and Mobotix and Hikvision CCTV Equipment
  • BGAN and Immarsat Satellite Equipment
  • Electrodata and Total Recall Voice Recorders
  • MOXA Industrial Ethernet Solutions

  • Analogue and digital, conventional and trunked voice radio networks
  • Radio communications shelters
  • Mobile repeater trailers
  • Mobile and portable terminals
  • Emergency and blast alarm systems
  • Industrial and domestic CCTV Systems (security licenced)
  • FM rebroadcast systems (radio stations)
  • Mobile and fixed solar, wind and diesel backup systems
  • Telemetry and SCADA networks
  • Microwave point to point and point to multipoint networks
MST Global Surface Technologies

We are recognised globally as the largest Tait dealer and one of the top ten Icom dealers in Australia. We are also one of the official Rajant KMPP, Kinetic Mesh Premium Partners. This means you can trust you are receiving the best products and comparable price the market has to offer.

Industry Partners

MST Global has forged strong industry partnerships with leading suppliers of surface communications technology, enabling us to provide the most reliable and innovative solutions for the mining sector. These strategic alliances ensure that we offer rugged, high-performance communication systems capable of withstanding the harshest environments.

From mission-critical voice and data communications to real-time monitoring, our partnerships empower us to support our clients with cutting-edge technology that drives operational efficiency and safety. 

Complex operations meet effective, future ready solutions.