Taking Command of Your Workshop Floor – BAC Automotive Workbenches with Integrated Service Cabinets

8 April 2026 BAC Systems Share this:

For over a decade, BAC Systems has manufactured what are arguably Australia’s most recognised automotive workbenches. By integrating storage and services into a single unit, we have helped countless workshops meet the strict Corporate Identity (CI) requirements of major global brands. More importantly, we have helped them find the order and cleanliness that is often missing in a busy service bay.

While a bench provides a surface, the real efficiency comes from what happens beneath it. A standout feature of the BAC range is the Integrated Service Cabinet. These modules are built directly into the workbench structure and can be configured to house your essential service workshop hose reels—oils, air, water, and power. We’ve even provided configurations that include dedicated drawers for rubbish bins, cupboards for fender protector mats, and space for large, flexible exhaust extraction hoses.

The modularity of these cabinets is what makes them work. Every workshop has its own constraints regarding available space and service needs. For example, one key decision for any manager is reel placement: mounting them high reduces the risk of hoses scuffing expensive duco, while under-bench mounting ensures long, unobstructed work surfaces.

Regardless of placement, the outcome is a simple, clean and accessible solution. Reels are mounted on flexible BAC Universal Reel Brackets, either suspended in an easy-access cavity or protruding through a set of rollers in an under-bench alcove to prevent jamming. Supplies are fed in from the rear, ensuring everything is hidden but accessible when maintenance is required.

The primary benefit is the elimination of "hose-tangle." Instead of having retractables bolted to whatever post or block-wall happens to be free, every service point is located exactly where it’s needed—right in front of the car. This consolidation creates a safer, more professional environment without the clutter of exposed reels and misplaced cables.

Beyond the aesthetics, a BAC Automotive Workbench is built for longevity and productivity. It is about creating a sub-workplace within the workshop for each technician where everything has a place. We invite you to explore how these systems can be adapted to your specific site.

If you are attending the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo in Melbourne this May, please visit us at Stand I52. We’d welcome the chance to hear about your workshop's challenges. We can also arrange to visit your site, free of charge, anywhere across Australia or New Zealand to help design a layout that works for you.