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