Australian Makers

Ugg Since 1974

Meet UGG Since 1974 Directors Todd & Hannah Watts, a third-generation Australian family business handcrafting premium quality Australian sheepskin boots in Queensland, Australia. With more than forty-five years’ experience crafting UGG boots, the UGG Since 1974 heritage dates back to the 1970s, when UGG boots were first innovated in an Australian backyard.

Under the watchful eye of a young sheep classer from the Australian country, it was then that the Ugg Since 1974 bespoke workshop started producing premium quality sheepskin boots and accessories, one piece at a time.

Almost five decades on, their UGG boots continue to be handcrafted from start to finish at their custom built workshop in South East Queensland, where the team works tirelessly to maintain quality workmanship, luxurious comfort and timeless style in each and every pair of UGG boots.

At UGG Since 1974, there are no conveyor belts or mass production of UGG boots. Instead, you’ll find one-of-a-kind leathers, the wooliest of Australian merino sheepskins, and UGG boots being artfully crafted by their talented makers, most of whom have mastered their craft over decades of practice and precision.

UGG Since 1974 Director Todd Watts says: “I think there’s an appetite for local customers to buy locally made sheepskin boots, they get longevity, they get quality and they get reassurance that what they’re buying will last the test of time”.

Crimsafe

Meet Jim Sturgess, Chief Executive of Crimsafe - an Australian company that has focused on keeping people safe in their homes for over 25 years.

Crimsafe security screens were developed from a desire to create security for Australian homes that don’t impede on aesthetic whilst also adding value. The woven, stainless steel security screens are perfect solutions for doors, windows, patio enclosures, balustrades and more – with each piece made to measure.

Whilst Crimsafe products are synonymous with safety, they also work to attenuate heat, prevent embers from bush fires, repel mosquitos and deflect UV rays - Crimsafe security screens are proudly made in Australia, to withstand harsh Australian conditions.

Working with over 2,000 people nationwide, Sturgess said, “When you’re buying Crimsafe security screens, you’re buying home security for Australians, that is made by Australians”.

Today, Crimsafe can be found in hospitals, at train stations and throughout home building projects around Australia.

Polytec

Meet directors Michael and John Borg, the two brothers who are the driving force behind Australian family owned business, Polytec. With over 30 years’ experience crafting premium decorative board and laminate products from sustainably sourced materials, Polytec products can be seen in homes and kitchens around Australia.

Polytec is a proudly Australian-owned business, supporting sustainable practices while employing over 2000 people nationwide. The company’s commitment to Australian manufacturing has been the focus of the organisation for over 3 decades. Through the development of brands from manufacturing services to recycling initiatives, polytec continues to grow in the Australian market.

Through its manufacturing division, Polytec leads the way in the development of decorative surfaces for joinery applications in kitchens, living areas, bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes, home offices, furniture, and commercial spaces.

On a daily basis, Polytec strives to foster an eco-friendly and sustainable environment that minimises its environmental footprint. Making products that are long-lasting and low maintenance is central to that. Polytec products are manufactured from managed and renewable plantation pine, and on request, can be purchased as Responsible Wood chain of custody certified. All polytec board products are manufactured from E0 or E1 CUSTOMwood MDF and CUSTOMpine particleboard.

Waste is managed responsibly through recycling programs encompassing aluminium and metals and used oils, while timber waste is recycled back into energy and packaging.

Polytec products proudly carry the coveted Australian Made logo, highlighting the importance of Australian manufacturing and local investment.

D&D Technologies

A family owned business since its establishment in 1989, D&D Technologies is one of the most trusted gate hardware suppliers in the world. Through its innovative products the company revolutionised the safety of children and families around homes, pools, childcare centres and businesses.

The company’s mission – to help families and carers enjoy an outdoor lifestyle with safety and security – is integral to every aspect of its success. CEO of D&D Technologies, David Calabria, says “The continuous goal at D&D is to make the safest and most secure products we can”. Recognising that technology is the future of safety, D&D Technologies strives for a system of continuous improvement, where each product or version is better than the last.

D&D invented magnetic gate latches and polymer gate hinges in the 1990s, and with multi-award-winning products such as the MagnaLatch® Safety Gate Latches and TruClose® Safety Gate Hinges manufactured in its Sydney factory, where over 120 Australians are employed, the company is incredibly proud to carry the Australian Made logo on its products.

Carrying the Australian Made certification to highlight its Aussie credentials, D&D Technologies endeavours to be recognised as one of Australia’s highest-quality manufacturers and innovators and hopes to be an example to other businesses of the success possible when you keep production, therefore quality, on our shores.

ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY is one of the world’s leading producers of door locking solutions, manufacturing an innovative and high-quality range of Australian Made mortice locks and brass door furniture in Oakleigh, Victoria.

ASSA ABLOY is dedicated to providing Australian families with security, safety and convenience and is the driving force behind Lockwood – Australia’s longest standing lock manufacturer operating locally since 1934. Lockwood products are highly sought after by retailers, architects, trades personnel, locksmiths and security dealers around the country.

The Lockwood Commercial Mortice Lock is a heavy duty lock renowned throughout commercial industries as the lock of choice for safely securing industrial buildings such as schools, hospitals and hotels. The team at ASSA ABLOY are proud to champion the importance of giving back to the Australian economy and buying Australian by carrying the green and gold Australian Made kangaroo logo.

ASSA ABLOY President – Pacific Region, Simon Ellis says “every dollar spent on an Australian Made product, goes around the economy five to six times. We all benefit when someone decides to buy an Australian Made product.”

Flexco Australia

Meet Mark Colbourn, Managing Director of Flexco Australia, an innovative Aussie manufacturer making conveyor belt fasteners, cleaners and maintenance products that help keep Australia’s mining operations running safely and efficiently. Mining is one of the country’s core industries and contributes to the growth and prosperity of the Australian economy.

Flexco Australia’s Flex-Lag® Pulley Lagging works hard on site to prevent conveyor belt slippage, boosting productivity and increasing the lifespan of mining systems. It’s tough Australian Made Tungsten Carbide Cleaner Tips are made locally with high-grade tungsten carbide which not only keeps belts clean but reduces wear and tear.

Flexco Australia has been proudly producing locally made products that support the Australian mining industry for more than 30 years, all while supporting Aussie jobs in its local manufacturing facility in Norwest, New South Wales.

Nectre

Since 1978, Nectre has proudly made over 300,000 low emission wood heaters for Aussie families in its manufacturing facility in Dry Creek, South Australia. Nectre units have found their way into Australian homes all over the country and are exported internationally to 7 other countries worldwide. Nectre wood heaters not only keep Australian families warm in the winter months, but are designed “in the market for the market”. Burning Australian hardwood requires a robust, durable build quality that will stand the test of time.

These tough Aussie wood heaters are made with the power of cast iron, and the brand harnesses modern technology such as robotic welding and cutting-edge engineering to ensure its fire places are made with care and precision. Nectre is proud to support a large local workforce, employing more than 500 staff in Australia to craft a timeless product with attention to design character and functionality.

A.H. Beard

With over 120 years of experience crafting quality mattresses, it’s a topic that family business A.H. Beard knows a lot about. Proudly producing up to 10,000 mattresses each week, five generations of the A.H. Beard family have been committed to continuous innovation to improve lives through better sleep.  

A.H. Beard employs over 450 dedicated and highly skilled people to handcraft its high-quality mattresses which are sold in Australia, New Zealand and around the world.

A.H. Beard is renowned for its Signature Collection - hand crafted luxury made to order by skilledMaster Craftsmen using the finest natural Australian fibres with traditional mattress-making techniques. Additionally, their King Koil range is globally recognised and the only ones recommended by the International Chiropractors Association.

A.H. Beard Director Allyn Beard is proud to be Chairman of the Australian Made Board of Directors, with A.H. Beard carrying the authentic Aussie stamp of approval on its products for more than a decade.