Duke St. Kinnord Pty Ltd, trading as Mava Doors, is an advanced manufacturing company led by Director Matthew Shilton. Their mission is to redefine the garage door industry with bespoke, high-performance solutions that are both functional and aesthetically superior.

The company’s flagship project involved the design and development of an advanced door system featuring:

• Bespoke aluminium extrusion for durability and noise reduction
  
  
• Ceiling-mounted support systems eliminating the need for structural bracing
  
  
• Enhanced waterproofing capabilities for long-term reliability
  
  
• Proprietary hardware and custom assembly methods for precise alignment and performance
  
  

By integrating 3D prototyping, iterative testing, and mechanical engineering innovation, Mavadors is generating new knowledge and pushing the limits of modern garage door systems.

As Mavadors advanced its R&D program, it faced key challenges:

• Complex Manufacturing R&D: Documenting technical uncertainties in prototyping, extrusion, and assembly for compliance.
  
  
• M&A Preparation: The company was mid-way through an M&A transaction, making it critical to ensure the R&D claim was robust, defensible, and compliant.
  
  
• Collaboration Across Stakeholders: Seamless cooperation between Mavadors, their accountants (Rockwell Partners), and the R&D advisor was essential.
  
  
• Maximising the Claim: Ensuring every eligible experiment and test was captured and positioned correctly for maximum benefit.
  
  

Matthew needed a partner he could trust to manage the process end-to-end while giving him confidence in both compliance and outcomes.

MiracleMint worked closely with Mavadors and Rockwell Partners to deliver a thorough, seamless R&D claim process:

1. Technical Deep-Dive: Collaborated with the engineering team to capture details of extrusion design, ceiling system testing, and iterative prototyping.
   
   
2. Robust Documentation: Positioned experiments and innovations within AusIndustry’s framework, ensuring a strong and audit-ready claim.
   
   
3. Accountant Collaboration: Partnered seamlessly with Rockwell Partners to align financial data, streamline compliance, and deliver a smooth process.
   
   

Founder Confidence: Guided Matthew through the process, giving him the assurance that the claim would be successful and fully compliant for both funding and M&A due diligence.

The engagement delivered a strong financial and strategic outcome:

• $331,000 in Eligible R&D Expenditure captured
  
  
• $144,000 R&D Tax Offset Secured, providing vital cash flow back into the business
  
  
• Seamless Collaboration: A smooth process across Mavadors, Rockwell Partners, and MiracleMint, saving time and avoiding delays
  
  
• Founder Confidence: Matthew gained a partner who could guide technical framing, ensure compliance, and deliver results during a critical M&A phase
  
  

As Matthew reflected:

“The process was seamless — MiracleMint worked brilliantly with our accountants at Rockwell Partners, and we received the full benefit of our R&D work with complete confidence.”