About Hanco Engineering
Practical engineering. Clear communication. No surprises.
Hanco Engineering was built on a simple idea: engineering should reduce uncertainty….not create more of it.
We work with businesses that need practical problem solving, reliable technical support, and clear advice they can actually use.
No jargon.
No inflated complexity.
No disappearing acts halfway through a job.
Just experienced engineering support from people who understand how industry really works.
Sometimes the best advice we can give a client is:
“That’s not worth your money.”
And ironically, that honesty is exactly why clients keep coming back.
WHO WE ARE
Built from Experience, Not Theory
Hanco Engineering wasn’t created in a boardroom.
The business grew organically after more and more clients began seeking out our experience, practical approach, and ability to solve problems others couldn’t.
What started as helping people after hours eventually became impossible to manage alongside full-time work, so we backed ourselves and built the business properly.
In 2025, we rebranded as Hanco Engineering to better reflect who we are today: a modern engineering consultancy grounded in practical industry experience.
Barry Hanley
Engineering & Technical Problem Solving
Barry holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Marine & Plant Engineering and brings more than 20 years of hands-on industry experience across manufacturing, heavy industry, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, mechanical systems, and plant environments.
His strength lies in practical design, troubleshooting, and solving the kinds of operational problems that don’t come with straightforward answers.
From heavy industrial work through to high-precision engineering challenges, Barry is known for his calm approach, technical depth, and ability to find practical solutions that actually work in the real world.
Naomi Hanley
Operations, Coordination & Practical Engineering Support
Naomi is a qualified fitter and machinist with more than 20 years of experience spanning hands-on mechanical work, quality control for global companies such as GE, Flextronics & Tyco Healthcare, administration, training, operations support, and client coordination.
She plays a critical role in keeping projects organised, communication clear, and clients informed throughout every stage of a job.
Known for her straight-talking approach and practical mindset, Naomi helps bridge the gap between technical work and operational reality, ensuring clients always know where things stand and what comes next.
What Makes Us Different
A lot of engineering businesses create confusion where there should be clarity.
We’ve seen:
- overcomplicated jargon
- poor communication
- rushed decisions
- half-finished fixes
- unnecessary work created to maximise billable hours
That’s not how we operate.
At Hanco Engineering, we believe clients deserve:
- honest advice
- practical solutions
- predictable communication
- transparency around risks and costs
- enough information to make confident decisions
How We Help
We support businesses across:
Mechanical Engineering Support
Reliability & Maintenance Improvement
Technical Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Practical Project Support
Operational & Process Improvement
Technical Problem Solving
Engineering Consultation
Training Solutions
Real world knowledge data collection & colation
Engineering Support You Can Actually Rely On
We work best with businesses that value experience, transparency, and practical outcomes. As an added bonus, as a small family run company you can be sure you will get consistency throughout the task.
If you need straight answers, reliable support, and engineering that makes things clearer, not more complicated….we’d love to talk.