Businesses that manufacture in Australia

Consumer

  • Hawkins Watts Australia

    Manufacturer of food ingredients and specialty chemicals.

  • Recochem

    Manufacturer of solvents, automotive fluids, and household chemicals.

  • Laminex Australia

    About Laminex Australia

    Laminex is Australia’s pioneering decorative surfaces manufacturer, with a rich heritage dating back to 1934 when founder Bob Sykes began creating laminates in a modest workshop in suburban Melbourne. Over nine decades, Laminex has grown from those humble beginnings to become Australia’s leading supplier of decorative surfaces and building products.

    Products & Solutions

    Laminex manufactures a comprehensive range of decorative and functional surfaces for residential and commercial projects:

    • High Pressure Laminates — Decorative surfaces for benchtops, cabinetry, and furniture
    • Compact Laminate — Solid core panels for high-impact applications
    • Particleboard & MDF — Engineered wood substrates in various finishes
    • AbsoluteMatte — Premium matte finish surfaces
    • Essastone — Engineered stone benchtops
    • Wall Panelling — Decorative wall solutions
    • Acrylic Surfaces — High-gloss contemporary finishes

    Australian Manufacturing

    Laminex operates manufacturing facilities across Australia, producing products specifically designed for the Australian market. Their products are widely used by builders, designers, architects, and DIY renovators throughout the country.

    Design Leadership

    As a design-led company, Laminex regularly releases new colour collections and finishes that reflect current interior design trends. Their colour palette ranges from timeless neutrals to bold contemporary hues, with textures that replicate natural timber, stone, and fabric.

    Key Facts

    • Founded: 1934 by Bob Sykes
    • Headquarters: Melbourne, Victoria
    • Heritage: 90+ years of Australian manufacturing
    • Products: Laminates, engineered wood, stone surfaces
    • Website: laminex.com.au
  • Millform

    Manufacturer of custom-made metal products including stairs, balustrades, and architectural metalwork.

  • Opal Australian Paper

    Major manufacturer of various paper products including packaging materials, office papers, and industrial papers.

  • Arnott’s

    Australia’s largest producer of biscuits and cookies including Tim Tams and Shapes

  • Hanwha Defense Australia

    Manufactures self-propelled howitzers and armored vehicles including the K9 Thunder and Redback infantry fighting vehicle.

  • Solvay Interox

    Manufacturer of hydrogen peroxide and other specialty chemicals

  • Cabot Australia

    Manufacturer of carbon black and specialty chemicals for various industries

  • Little Big Dairy Co

    Single-source dairy farm producing high-quality milk and cream products.

  • Winradio

    Designs and manufactures radio communications equipment.