Businesses that manufacture in Australia

Industrial

  • Recochem

    Manufacturer of solvents, automotive fluids, and household chemicals.

  • Amtrade International

    Manufacturer of industrial chemicals and raw materials.

  • Pascoe’s

    Manufacturer of cleaning chemicals, detergents, and sanitizers.

  • Albright & Wilson Australia

    Manufacturer of phosphate chemicals and surfactants.

  • Incitec Pivot

    Manufacturer of fertilizers, industrial chemicals, and explosives.

  • BASF Australia

    Manufacturer of chemicals, plastics, performance products, and crop protection solutions.

  • Subiaco Restoration

    Manufacturer of heritage timber products, including reproduction moldings and architectural elements.

  • Tasmanian Timber

    Producer of speciality Tasmanian timber products for furniture, joinery, and architectural applications.

  • 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
  • CSR Bradford

    About CSR Bradford

    CSR Bradford is Australia’s leading manufacturer of thermal and acoustic insulation products. A division of CSR Limited—one of Australia’s oldest and most respected building materials companies founded in 1855—Bradford has been keeping Australian homes comfortable since 1959.

    Products & Solutions

    Bradford manufactures a comprehensive range of insulation products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications:

    • Glasswool Insulation — Gold and Bradford Gold batts for walls, ceilings, and underfloor
    • Polyester Insulation — Polymax for acoustic and thermal applications
    • Reflective Insulation — Anticon and Thermoseal sisalation products
    • Roof Ventilation — Ventis and Edmonds ventilation systems
    • Soundscreen — Acoustic insulation for noise control

    Australian Manufacturing

    Bradford operates manufacturing facilities across Australia, with their main production plants located in New South Wales and Victoria. All Bradford products are engineered specifically for Australian conditions and climate zones, meeting or exceeding Australian building code requirements.

    Sustainability

    Bradford is committed to sustainable manufacturing, with their glasswool products containing up to 80% recycled glass. Their insulation products help reduce energy consumption in buildings, contributing to lower carbon emissions over the lifetime of structures.

    Key Facts

    • Founded: 1959 (acquired by CSR Limited)
    • Parent Company: CSR Limited (now owned by Saint-Gobain)
    • Headquarters: North Ryde, New South Wales
    • Employees: Part of CSR’s 3,000+ workforce
    • Website: csrbradford.com.au
  • Gason

    Manufactures tillage equipment and air seeders for broadacre cropping in Australia

  • Furphy Engineering

    J. Furphy & Sons (trading as Furphy Engineering) is one of Australia’s oldest family-owned manufacturing companies, operating continuously since 1864. Headquartered in Shepparton, Victoria, Furphy is famous for creating the iconic water carts used by Australian troops in WWI – the origin of the term “furphy” meaning a rumour or tall tale.

    Products and Services

    • Hot-Dip Galvanizing – Three galvanizing plants across Victoria and NSW
    • Stainless Steel Tanks – Food and beverage grade storage solutions
    • Steel Fabrication – Infrastructure and industrial applications
    • Industrial Blast and Paint – Surface preparation and coating services

    Locations

    Furphy operates manufacturing facilities in:

    • Shepparton, Victoria (Headquarters)
    • Albury, NSW
    • Geelong, Victoria

    Company Details

    • Founded: 1864
    • Ownership: Five generations, still family-owned
    • Headquarters: Shepparton, Victoria
    • Website: furphys.com.au
    • Industry: Metal Fabrication, Galvanizing
  • Galserv

    Manufacturer of security screen products for residential and commercial applications.

  • Supagas

    Manufacturer of industrial gas cylinders and metal pressure vessels.

  • Orrcon Steel

    Manufacturer and distributor of steel tubes, pipes, hollow sections, and structural steel products.

  • Keech Australia

    Specialist manufacturer of high integrity steel castings and wear parts for mining, excavating, and construction.

  • Bradken

    Manufacturer of metal castings, wear parts, and custom engineering solutions for mining and resources sectors.

  • Millform

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

  • Metroll

    Leading manufacturer of roofing, cladding, rainwater, and structural products in steel and aluminium.

  • Nepean Engineering

    Manufacturer of steel fabrication, machining, and mining equipment.

  • Alltype Engineering

    Manufacturer of structural steel components and precision engineered metal products.

  • Tasmanian Timber

    Produces specialty timbers and wood products from sustainably managed Tasmanian forests.

  • Opal Australian Paper

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

  • Minecorp

    “””Minecorp designs and manufactures vehicle fleet safety and productivity solutions with their main manufacturing facility in Queensland”””

  • D&M Plastics

    “D&M Plastics is an injection moulding company specializing in custom plastic components for industrial applications with manufacturing facilities in South Australia.”

  • Plascorp Pty Ltd

    “Plascorp manufactures a range of polyethylene plastic products including pipe fittings blow moulded containers and custom plastic components with facilities in South Australia.”

  • Astron Plastics

    “Astron Plastics is a recycling company that processes post-industrial and post-consumer plastic waste into reusable plastic resin with operations in South Australia.”