Dealer Spotlight: Earthworm Attachments

Gyru-Star Team
3 days ago
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Key Information

Region: Australia and New Zealand

Established: 2004

Joined the Gyru-Star Dealer Network: 2019

Services: Attachment sales, servicing and spare parts

Brands: Gyru-Star, AugerTorque, ATiB Magnetics, DEMCO, ICM, Malaguti, Mantovanibenne, NPK, TEBCO and Vosch.

About Earthworm Attachments

Earthworm Attachments are the official Gyru-Star dealer for Australia and New Zealand, bringing decades of industry expertise, exceptional product knowledge, and a strong commitment to service and support to the Australasian market.

Established in 2004, Earthworm Attachments began as the New Zealand distributor for AugerTorque. Under the leadership of CEO Steve McLean, the business quickly grew into New Zealand’s leading hydraulic attachment specialist. Today, Earthworm remains a proud family-run company, with Steve joined by his sons Ben, Rick, and Jerry, continuing to build on the business’s strong foundations.

Earthworm Attachments represents a carefully selected portfolio of premium attachment brands, including Gyru-Star, AugerTorque, ATiB Magnetics, DEMCO, ICM, Malaguti, and Mantovanibenne. Every brand in their range is chosen based on three key criteria: proven engineering, reliability, and consistent performance in the most demanding conditions.

This approach ensures customers receive attachments they can depend on day in, day out, supported by expert sector knowledge and technical support built from decades of hands-on industry experience.

“The best thing about selling the Gyru-Star product is the feedback after the customer has had it for a while. It fits perfectly with our mission to make our customers more profitable. Customers are always commenting on how well the Poly-Star system works and how efficiently they screen, even on a small machine,” says Rick McLean, General Manager at Earthworm.

Alongside attachment sales, Earthworm Attachments stock a full range of spare and wear parts, including Gyru-Star Genuine Parts. Their dedicated after-sales team also provides expert servicing and repairs, ensuring customers are supported throughout the full life cycle of their equipment.

Service and support sit at the heart of Earthworm’s offering. Every purchase is backed by a knowledgeable team who understand the realities of working on demanding job sites and are committed to keeping equipment productive while minimising downtime.

Headquartered in Gore, Southland, Earthworm Attachments operates three branches across New Zealand, located in Auckland, Christchurch, and Gore. In late 2025, the business rebranded and expanded its footprint, bringing its expertise to the Australian market with new branches in Sydney and Brisbane.

Following this expansion, Earthworm Attachments was appointed as the official Gyru-Star dealer for Australia, strengthening Gyru-Star’s presence across Australasia and ensuring customers benefit from local stock, support, and technical expertise on both sides of the Tasman.

With a strong foundation, a growing international presence, and an unwavering focus on quality and support, Earthworm Attachments continues to play a vital role in developing the Gyru-Star brand across Australia and New Zealand.