ABOUT US

IMTRAM, a Melbourne-based company founded in 1985, and the Cavallo family have built a strong reputation as innovators and disruptors in the Australian rail industry.

Our commitment to continuous improvement, combined with proven strength and agility, enables us to deliver high-quality, efficient solutions backed by decades of experience and exclusive partnerships with global leaders.

We approach every customer with confidence in our ability to develop better, tailored solutions for rail operators, maintainers, and contractors nationwide. Our entire team—from the Managing Director to the workshop crew—is approachable, skilled, and ready to support your needs.
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At IMTRAM, “that’s the way things have always been done” is never an acceptable answer.

We are flexible, unique in our hands-on approach, and dedicated to working closely with customers and partners to keep your networks running safely and on time.

OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

IMTRAM is led by industry veteran Robert Cavallo and managed by General Manager Sonia Whiteman. Sonia has over a decade of experience and is responsible for the growth in the range of IMTRAM products and services.

Our dedicated service team, led by Mark Cavallo, brings over 15 years of hands-on experience and manufacturer-authorised training with Hanning & Kahl, Sécheron, and CEMBRE products. This expertise enables us to deliver exceptional servicing, maintenance, and technical support across the Australian rail industry.

The IMTRAM team is underpinned by a solid logistics and administration team who all work in harmony as an informed, inclusive group sharing the Cavallo family values to deliver smart solutions for the rail industry.

ROBERT CAVALLOManaging Director

Robert has 2 degrees; Electrical Engineering and Chemical Engineering. Prior to taking over IMTRAM in 2001, Robert carried out design and project management roles in the Oil & Gas and Chemical Industries for customers such as ESSO, Shell, Orica (formerly ICI Australia) and Santos.

As Managing Director he steers the Company and is responsible for financial, administrative and corporate matters and sometimes doesn’t mind rolling up his sleeves and getting his hands dirty in the workshop.

SONIA WHITEMANGeneral Manager

Sonia started at IMTRAM in 2008 and is responsible for the growth in the range of products IMTRAM supplies.

With a background in accouting at Price Waterhouse and Business Development at Orica and Incitec Pivot Limited, she has helped steer IMTRAM into a more diverse and innovative company.

Sonia clearly doesn’t enjoy getting much rest as her farm, sheep, bee-keeping and lavender distilling ensures the remainder of her free time is fully occupied.

MARK CAVALLOService Manager

Mark has over 20 years’ experience in mechanical trade and heads our service centre. He has specialised training in H&K hydraulic brakes and Secheron contactors and high speed circuit breakers.

He enjoys the challenge of new projects and takes great pride in the work undertaken in our various service areas.

Mark has a bit of a LEGO addiction and also builds websites in his spare time in case you know anyone who needs one.

BEN LEWISWarehouse & Quality

Ben is responsible for keeping the warehouse running smoothly. He handles inwards and outwards goods, logistics and QA. With some experience in Electrotechnology he helps support Calipri products and also assists with the service department.

Ben is the rock star of IMTRAM, as he is easily mistaken for a tall Ed Sheeran.

SARAH GUOAccounts Admin

Sarah joined IMTRAM in 2023 and is responsible for accounts payable and receivable.

Sarah a skilled professional with years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping and customer service experience. She has worked in USA and China and is a welcome addition to the team. She is diligent and efficient with the highest level of integrity and attention to detail.

Sarah is always very busy, has many, many emails to get through, all while ensuring the books are perfectly balanced at the end of each month. Impressive, isn’t it?

CAELAN WUTechnician

Caelan joined IMTRAM in late 2023, bringing with him a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. He seamlessly integrates into our team, poised to tackle the intricate Secheron components that IMTRAM specializes in repairing and overhauling. Caelan demonstrates an inexhaustible quest for knowledge, throwing himself enthusiastically into every project, ensuring our commitment to excellence is upheld at every turn.

Just a heads-up, though—Caelan’s high-energy approach might make you wonder if you accidentally grabbed an extra cup of coffee.

SUMMER LIANGTechnical Assistant

Summer came to Australian from Taiwan and has completed a Diploma of Automotive Technology. Summer is a great all-rounder in the workshop, assissting with Quality Assurance and working predominantly on hydraulic brakes and circuit breakers.

Summer brings a wonderful energy and enthusiasm to the team. She likes to keep our kitchen stocked with delicious treats and wonders why are all putting on a few extra kilos.

IMTRAM PARTNERS

IMTRAM is proud to be partnered with world leaders in the industry.