Businesses that manufacture in Australia

Manufacturing

  • Incitec Pivot

    Manufacturer of fertilizers, industrial chemicals, and explosives.

  • Chem Supply

    Manufacturer and distributor of laboratory chemicals and reagents.

  • Jalco Group

    Manufacturer of liquid and powder cleaning products, personal care items, and home care chemicals.

  • Albright & Wilson Australia

    Manufacturer of phosphate chemicals and surfactants.

  • Pascoe’s

    Manufacturer of cleaning chemicals, detergents, and sanitizers.

  • Pfizer Australia

    Manufacturer of pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

  • Concept Laboratories

    Manufacturer of personal care products, therapeutic goods, and specialty chemicals.

  • Tasman Chemicals

    Manufacturer of cleaning chemicals and sanitation products for commercial and industrial use.

  • Australian Sustainable Hardwoods

    Manufacturer of Victorian hardwood timber products including flooring, stair components, and furniture timber.

  • Hurford Wholesale

    Manufacturer of premium timber flooring, decking, and architectural timber products.

  • Austral Plywoods

    Manufacturer of premium grade plywood products made from Australian hardwoods.

  • Subiaco Restoration

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

  • Hyne Timber

    Major manufacturer of engineered timber products, structural timber, and timber solutions.

  • 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
  • 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
  • Galserv

    Manufacturer of security screen products for residential and commercial applications.

  • Austral Wright Metals

    Manufacturer of custom sheet metal products and precision components.

  • 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
  • Orrcon Steel

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

  • OneSteel

    Comprehensive manufacturer of steel long products, structural sections, rails, and wire products. Now part of InfraBuild.

  • Capral Aluminium

    Australia’s largest manufacturer and distributor of aluminium profiles and extrusions.

  • 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.

  • Alfab

    Manufacturer of steel fabricated products including walkways, platforms, and infrastructure components.

  • Nepean Engineering

    Manufacturer of steel fabrication, machining, and mining equipment.

  • Australian Tube Mills

    Manufacturer of structural and mechanical steel tubes for construction and manufacturing.

  • Global Spill Control

    Manufacturer of metal spill containment products and safety equipment.

  • Bayside Metal Industries

    Manufacturer of custom sheet metal products and precision components.