Silverback Ute Trays & Canopies

25/08/2026

CUSTOMER APPROVED ✅

Peter has been trusting Silverback with his setups for 25+ years, including more than 200,000 km of touring and corrugated roads.

Now, with a new four-legged travel companion 🐕, it was time for another upgrade — a fully custom canopy and dog box designed around the way he travels.

As Peter put it: “You can’t buy the canopy I wanted off the shelf.”

That’s where we love to come in. From maximising storage and internal space to adding the details that make his setup work for him, nothing was a problem.

And his final words say it best:

“The helpfulness in designing the canopy and the quality of the build made us very happy repeat customers.”

Thanks for coming back to us, Peter! We’ll see you for the next custom addition. 👊

12/08/2026

🏆Winners of the Outstanding Manufacturing Award

We’re incredibly proud to have been named the Outstanding Manufacturing Award winner in the Cairns Local Business Awards.

This recognition belongs to our whole team. A huge thank you to our employees for the hard work, skill and dedication you bring every day. Your commitment to quality is what makes achievements like this possible.

We’d also like to thank our customers, suppliers and supporters for the trust and support you continue to show our business.

Congratulations to everyone involved — we’re proud to share this award with the entire NQEF / Silverback team. 👏

25/06/2026

Built to perform, engineered to last.🚚

Check out this ultimate custom setup designed for maximum efficiency and serious capability. Every inch of this rig has been optimized for the job site:

⚙️ Heavy Lifting: Maxilift 270 Crane.

🔄 Versatile Unloading: Back tipper tray with safety hold + 2-way tailgate.

📦 Smart Storage: 2 custom-built toolboxes with integrated shelving and compartments, plus under-tray toolboxes for extra gear.

💪 Durability: Flat steel floor, heavy-duty galvanized tray.

🚶 Easy Access: Removable sideboards paired with 3-step access points.

💡 Night Ready: Integrated work lights for those early mornings and late finishes.

No shortcuts, just pure productivity. What does your dream build look like?

15/06/2026

The best weekends start where the bitumen ends.

Packed for a few days off-grid, with enough firewood to keep the campfire burning long after sunset, this Silverback tray and half canopy is loaded up and ready for adventure.

Built for the journey. Ready for the memories.

09/06/2026

Versatility is the name of the game with this custom Landcruiser build. 🛠️
We’ve engineered a lift-off 3/4 4-door canopy that gives you the freedom to configure your rig exactly how you need it, whenever you need it.

This build is fully equipped for the job:
- Upright 130L Bushman’s fridge for those long days.
- Adjustable shelving and slide-out drawers for maximum organization.
- Half dog box and spare tyre mounting points.
- Under-tray toolboxes and dual 40L water tanks to keep you self-sufficient.

Whether you are swapping between different work requirements or prepping for a major trip, this setup makes the transition seamless.
Come in and see the team today and get a quote for your dream set up!

26/05/2026

This Team Tuesday Get to know Bryson 🎣 our youngest apprentice

Q: How long have you worked at NQEF and what’s your role?
A: I have worked here at NQEF for 1 and a half years, my role is a second year apprentice boilermaker.

Q: Best thing about being part of the NQEF team?
A: The people I work with and the wide exposure to many different tasks and jobs.

Q: What does a day generally look like for you?
A: Fabricating and fitting truck trays.

Q: Tell us a fun fact about yourself?
A: I spend too much money on fishing gear.

Q: What are you currently working on?
A: Fitting out a truck tray for the council.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do on weekends?
A: Go fishing and going out with my mates.

24/05/2026

Want the best for your business? So do we.

Hear from some of our hosts that enjoy the partnership and enjoy the team effort to upskill the next generation.
We're a GTO that makes a real impact on young peoples lives and the hosts get to be apart of that vision.

if you're looking for a friend in the industry reach out today
Gain insight into what we do, what we provide and what the benefits are you for you and your business.

Build your workforce the smart way 🛠️

📞 13 30 24
💌 [email protected]

20/05/2026

We love hearing about our builds being put to the ultimate test! 🛠️
Murray Young has put his Silverback canopy through 40,000km of harsh gravel roads and multiple desert crossings, and he reports it’s been absolutely faultless—with zero dust ingress.
At Silverback Ute Trays & Canopies, we believe in building products that last a lifetime, which is why we proudly stand behind our work. Thank you, Murry, for the trust and the fantastic feedback!

13/05/2026

11/05/2026

We’re excited to announce that we are now official stockist in Cairns.

It was great to have David from MRT visit us last Thursday to have a chat.

While we stand proudly behind our Aussie-made Silverback Ute Trays & Canopies,
built from over 20 years of development and designed to stand the test of time.

We will be working closely together with the team at MRT Australia to give our customers even more options when it comes to quality imported tray and canopy setups, professionally constructed that won’t break the bank.

No matter what setup you’re after, the team at NQ Engineering & Fabrication has you covered with products we know are built to last.

Come down and see us at:
📍 20 Federation St, Bungalow

We look forward to helping you build the perfect setup.