We admire great sports people when they achieve their aims, and we extol the talents of our great artists and musicians. What they do is set their sights on a goal and use their innate talents, resources and discipline to achieve. They have a passion which drives them. You can see the lights in their eyes. Their goals are not dulled by fear, powerlessness and inertia. For every one who achieves greatness there are thousands who are having a go and setting their own goals for success. Satisfaction does not come alone from public acclaim.

If you sit down and talk to AUSBUY members running businesses, the lights are on in their eyes because they are living an idea; they are working with others to develop a shared vision. Like the sportspeople and artists, one of the attributes they share is a realisation of a dream. Their success is shared as they create jobs and wealth for their people and this country.

Every big business started with someone having an idea to solve a problem, to satisfy a need and a vision which translated into action. They display courage, endurance, make sacrifices and work with others to achieve. They are "the builders and makers" which is the foundation of Australia.

AUSBUY's Corporate Members represent a diverse range of products and services, across a wide range of sizes from small one person operations to major organisations supplying Australians and export markets. These businesses interface with us at every level of our lives.

The stories in these Member profiles are about what drives people to create, to build and to sustain an idea and how we all benefit. It is the essence of what gives these good Australian companies their integrity to deliver innovative, high quality, good value products and services. These stories are the provenance of our AUSBUY members which makes them unique.

We invite you to read these profiles and imagine how one small idea can be developed to produce something which makes a difference in many lives.

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Jim Lyons, who founded Agricrop, still plays a pivotal role in the day to day operations of the company. He has 35 years of experience in the Agricultural industry and held senior sales and marketing positions throughout Australia. Jim has a wealth of knowledge on most of the agricultural growing areas in Australia.

Jim’s current role is as Director – Sales and Operations.

Stewart Frankling also brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the horticultural and industrial markets gained over 15 years of experience in these markets. His previous positions with distribution and supplier companies have given him a unique insight in the needs of growers. Stewart has spent the majority of his time from northern NSW, QLD, NT and WA horticultural growing regions.

Stewart’s current role is as Director – Sales and Marketing.

Liz Summerville is Agricrop’s administration manager. With an agriculture background Liz provides a good balance between the day to day administrative responsibilities and also understanding the agricultural environment we work in.  Liz has previously held administrative positions with AA Company, Australian Country Choice, Nufarm and Elders

Sue Stumer is our customer service officer and is usually the first smiley voice that our customers hear when they ring for assistance.  Sue has had a long association with the Agricultural industry and many of our Queensland and New South Wales customers will remember Sue from her days managing the Nufarm customer service team in Queensland.

David Bell (David J Bell and Associates) works with Agricrop as a technical and sales contractor based in Shepparton, Victoria.  David has an extensive knowledge of temperate tree fruit and vine crops, specializing in pome fruit.

www.agricrop.com.au

Aqualex Gutter Protection is a family owned and run Australian business. We have over 30 years experience in the manufacture and supply of (diamond mesh) expanded metal products for use in the architectural, construction, automotive, mining, fabrication and residential building industries.

Our team has utilised the knowledge and expertise acquired through many years of supplying industrial fire proofing, hail guard and vermin proofing products to a diverse market and used that knowledge to develop the “Aqualex” gutter protection range.

The manufacturing plant was established in Melbourne in 2003 to cater to the domestic demand for a high quality, easy to install, D.I.Y. gutter protection system that was both fireproof and also an efficient filter to enhance existing domestic rainwater collection and storage systems. After two years of product development, testing and trials, Aqualex was launched onto the market in August 2006.

Aqualex products are made from locally sourced raw materials. All stages of the manufacturing and fabricating process take place at our Williamstown factory.

We are committed to providing only the highest quality products and services and are constantly monitoring customer feedback and market developments to ensure that we maintain our high standards of Best Business Practice and maximum customer satisfaction.

www.a12projects.com.au

Gary Underwood combined his experience as a teacher, writer and working with Australian educational publishers before building a business called Aussie School Books.

Frustrated that many education publishers were not keen to publish Australian stories, he decided to publish books for Australians by Australian writers. He is passionate about Australian children learning through our own unique stories, and Aussie School Books publishes up to 20 books a year.

The preservation of a culture is through story telling. Ready access to the web site and mass media has meant we have lost sight of our unique Australian stories as told in our own language and from the perspective our own core values.

Aussie School Books are telling our stories and deserve our support.

Aussie School Books are sold to Australian schools through their distributor, Blake Education.

www.aussieschoolbooks.com.au

At Aussie Water Savers we know what you want. Because we are a family business, we know the importance of doing our bit - especially for the environment!

We believe that saving water is everybody's business, and you can rest assured that not only are you doing you're bit for the environment but you are dealing with the best! Our business is built on reputation, it's a specialized industry and we want to make sure that everyone walks away happy every time.

Our highly experienced licensed team comes from an extensive background in plumbing which means that we only offer superior products and service without the superior prices. That’s why the public has voted Aussie Water Savers the local business winners in our field 3 years running!

Using state of the art Roto moulding technology, at our plant located in the Central west, we are able to manufacture and dispense our high quality product to Australians all over NSW. Moreover, we are able to put back into the community by employing local Aussies to get the job done! 
 
Ultimately, our vision is to encourage and promote the harvesting and conservation of our precious resource – water. 

www.aussiewatersavers.com.au

BGW Technologies is built on the BGW Group’s firm commitment to service excellence and unrivalled product choice. We believe our customers will appreciate the fact that it’s not what we can sell them but more, what we can do for their business. Working closely with industry leading manufacturers will guarantee that our product range remains the most comprehensive and advanced in the industry. We will take the best of the electronic security industry and combine it with leading products from the electrical and data industries to provide the first, true turnkey offering for today’s system integrators.

Achieving this commitment is the major goal of our logistical infrastructure. Our sophisticated stock control software, national footprint of over 100 outlets nationwide and our ‘in house’ delivery capability ensures the fast and reliable delivery of ordered items to our customers – what they want, when and where they want it.

The BGW Group invests heavily in training for all staff and we extend that philosophy to the security business. Our customers can be guaranteed the most professional attention at every single point of contact.

Our technical staff are trained to provide first line support on every product we sell, providing installers with the reassurance of expert technical backup from 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

We are happy to discuss the credit requirements of every customer with the objective of identifying an arrangement that best suits the needs of all.

In addition, BGW Technologies will offer a host of ‘value added’ services including assistance with system design, ‘business to business’ electronic trading, extended warranties, training services, fixed price repairs, rental services and innovative leasing packages.

www.bgwtechnologies.com.au

Stephen and Kim Roberts established in 1994 at Temora NSW. As a family run business Bundawarrah’s primary focus is on alternatively farmed outdoor pig production and its secondary production, Saltbush grazed prime lamb.

Born and bred free range; the pigs live a stress free life which reflects in the end pork product's eating quality and taste. A winner of several awards including the Riverina Golden Plate award for different categories for two consecutive years and a finalist in the 2008 NSW Farmer of the Year awards, Bundawarrah strives for excellence and diversity in all it produces.

Bundawarrah Pork is sold at select butchers in Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra, the South Coast and the South west slopes of NSW. Bundawarrah Pork and Saltbush Lamb are available at the EPIC farmers markets in Canberra every Saturday morning.

Diversification, attention to detail, welfare focused care for their stock, a personalised relationship with their customers and value adding is the key to Bundawarrah's continued development and success.

The launch of "Razorback air dried pork snacks" adds a new dimension to the Bundawarrah range. This low- fat, high protein snack is light weight and tasty and ideal for the sailing enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, fishermen or just anyone relaxing with a cold beverage.

For more information and supply enquiries email info(at)bundawarrah.com.au or go to www.bundawarrah.com.au

Caldent was the brain child of Frank Powell who started his career as a dental technician in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane in 1942.

He finally established his own business and for many years took pride in making dentures that helped people look fabulous with his gift for making perfect fitting dentures but he was always searching for ways to brighten their smiles when customers had stained dentures. They continually complained to him that they were not satisfied with the denture cleansers on the market.

For quite a few years he experimented with dentures to develop the right cleanser combining just the right amount of product and the finest ingredients together that work properly on stained dentures. The product works better in powder form, so it is produced in sachets. The end result was Caldent Denture Cleanser; a once a week denture stain remover.

It took a long time to establish Caldent in the market place. That was more than 25 years ago and now the family still run and own the business in Brisbane. The family remain committed to continuing his dream of producing and selling the best denture cleanser on the market and to keep it Australian owned for not only his family but for Australia.

Trevor Burndred started his business in 1993. CD Genius is one of those businesses which make other companies and people communicate better and look good.

With clients around Australia, CD Genius produces short run CDs and DVD, Video and Film, transfers LPs and tapes to CD plus offers scanning services and computer training. The latter in training rooms in Newcastle or wherever the client is based.

Major customers include all levels of government, businesses, musicians, educators.

www.cd-genius.com.au

As a 100% Australian family owned and operated company; CNW Electrical & Data Supplies has been operating in Electrical Wholesaling since 1952 and, with 46 branches Australia-wide and growing, have long been regarded as one of Australia’s premier electrical industry suppliers. Superior service is the key to CNW's success. We realize that our customers want to deal with someone that understands the needs of their business.

And this is why we strive to develop strong ongoing relationships based on solid service and informed advice.

Our ability to deliver excellence in service to a wide range of industries is the reason why CNW has continued to grow. To ensure we provide our customers with the most efficient service and finest quality product, CNW has implemented a series of systems and procedures that allows us to continually improve our stock profile and utilisation.

We have measured our carbon footprint and implemented our environmental policy to ensure a reduction in our carbon usage. We also have programs to assist our customers meet their environmental goals.

Our people are willing to go the extra mile to ensure that all our customers get what they want, when they want it. Our wealth of experience and understanding of our customers’ requirements has resulted in many successful business relationships with large and small companies Australia wide.  Whether you are a sole operator or a Multi-national mining company, you can be assured that CNW will supply on time, every time.

Looking after Australia’s own is not only our motto in business, but in the wider community as well. CNW is an Australian company that believes in supporting Australians at the grass roots level.

Whether its jerseys for the local football team or helping future Olympians realize their dream, CNW is there to help when it really counts. We believe that everyone should have the chance to succeed.

www.cnw.com.au

C T Freight was established in 1981 by Clive Thomas who is owner and CEO of the company. As an Australian owned and operated company C T Freight offers a comprehensive range of freight forwarding products, and specialize in customizing a service that suits the needs of their individual clients.

C T Freight perform distribution and logistics services for general and perishable freight with freezer and coolroom facilities available nationwide at all of their Australian locations. They deal with both imports and exports and for all local and rural business can arrange transportation pick up, provide consolidation services together with import & export clearances on-line with Australian Customs And Quarantine Service.

C T Freight Customs Corporate License provides a one stop shop that enhances their customer service through their global forwarding network. This is fully integrated through the distribution chain as a mandatory part of their service strategy.

This extended arm of their future expansion means they are able to customs pre-clear all clear customers’ consignments and present them with a comprehensive professional solution from the overseas point of pick up to the end transport delivery point to store in Australia including all of the logistics activities and freight management .

Some of their foreign competitors have tried to copy and expand albeit without the local knowledge and (in-country) expertise of an all Australian owned and operated Company. C T Freight have built substantial relationships, infrastructure and market knowledge on all major continents; their staff is pro-active and ready to ensure that quality blended with excellent service is the foundation for successful business. www.ctfreight.com

DAS Certification (AS/NZ) is a small, highly skilled and innovative Company with considerable experience in the third party certification of management systems and provision of advice specifically designed to meet your business requirements. We aim to provide a personalised service that adds value to your business. We are a wholly owned and operated Australian Company.

Our business philosophy is built around developing a long term business partnership where DAS Certification (AS/NZ) works with your organisation to achieve your business objectives through the focussed implementation of effective management systems in an environment of mutual respect. Our auditors have a wealth of business, professional and technical experience which enables DAS Certification (AS/NZ) to apply the requirements of the International Standards in an efficient and effective manner.

Price is always a consideration and DAS Certification (AS/NZ) guarantees to better any competitors price by 10 percent.

DAS Certification (AS/NZ) is internationally accredited to conduct third party certification and training for the following:

• Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2008);
• Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2004);
• Occupational Health and Safety (BSN18001:2007 and AS/NZ4801:2001);
• Information Technology Management Systems (ISO 20000:2005);
• Food Safety Management Systems (ISO 22001:2005); and
• Information Security Management Systems (ISO 27001:2005).

www.dascertification.com.au

Eco Living Centre (incorporating Eco Lighting Centre) was established in 2000 by Alistair Duncan after many years interest in sustainable technologies.

Alistair says "while there is much discussion about Climate Change, the reality is we have failed in invest in energy and water infrastructure over many decades so costs will increase for businesses and homes. The technologies are available to reduce the demand on the environment. All we need is the will to implement them.

"Because Eco Living Centre deals in a wide range of technologies we take an wholistic approach, and offer the right product or service for the situation. Wherever possible we source products from Australian companies, many of our lighting ranges are exclusive, we train and employ local trades people how to install these new technologies. Among our ranges we provide hot water, solar power, tanks, composting systems, monitors, energy audits, low energy lights etc".

Eco Lighting Centre's professional lighting designers service architects, builders, local government, landscape architects, and home owners for commercial, industrial or domestic situations inside or out.

Testimonial: "We took Eco Lighting Centre's advice and had them install low energy lights in our home unit garages. Our monthly bill has already reduced from $5,000 to $2,000, and we still have outside lights to change. Our residents already feel richer and safer. We only wish our body Corporate had taken the decision to get Alistair's advice earlier".

www.ecolivingcentre.com.au; www.ecolightingcentre.com.au

Nicole Graham is the founder of Emergency ID Australia.  When Nicole was a Police Officer, she experienced many serious incidents where emergency ID information would have been beneficial to both the wearer and to Medical and Emergency Personnel.    Also, several years ago whilst Nicole was just 34 and apparently fit and healthy with two small children, she discovered she had a serious heart condition which could have caused her to have a massive heart attack at any time.  She has since had open heart surgery to successfully correct her condition.  This again reinforced her knowledge that medical ID jewellery could be vital to treatment and to contacting loved ones, so you aren’t left alone when you need someone the most. 

After leaving the Police Force, Nicole established Emergency ID Australia. Consultation with her contacts in other Emergency Services refined the products and systems in place. As a result, Emergency ID Australia now carries a huge range of Medical alert ID bracelets, medical ID necklaces, children’s Emergency ID, Emergency ID wallet cards and much more!  Emergency ID Australia are the LEADERS in Medical Jewellery and have Australia’s largest range.

With an aging population, the number of people in Australia diagnosed with dementia is projected to increase dramatically, from 245,400 in 2009 to 1.13 million cases by 2050. (Source Alzheimer’s Australia). Diabetes is on the rise worldwide. It has been estimated that over 900,000 Australians currently have diabetes, and about half of those are not aware that they have the condition. (Source: www.healthinsite.gov.au) Wearing or carrying Emergency ID can be invaluable for ALL people! 

Emergency ID Australia website www.emergencyid.com.au or call 1300 369 142

Our Australian designed system targets key aspects of internet buying to bring fun, enjoyment and good deals to repeat buyers.

Our NR$1 auctions are popular for buyers bidding for fun to win bargains or bidding to pay top price for a premium product.

Our Buy It Now targets busy buyers who don’t have much time and with our search and store criteria they can bid and win instantly an item of their choice.

www.FarmFreshAuctions.com.au

Goldie Manufacturing, known in the trade as Goldie, has been making cushion inserts and pillows for over 23 years. In March 2005, Elizabeth and Stewart Inglis took over the company. They combine their business experience with interest in sewing, craft and design. Goldie’s product range is wide and certainly not limited to pillows and cushion inserts, and they have managed to grow their business in the face of cheap imports.

As Australians enjoy outdoor living with style, Goldies Papasan Cushions are much in demand. These are cushions with buttons and usually round to fit into a chair. They add a touch of style for discerning buyers. Upholsterers use Goldie’s cushions for custom work as these can be difficult to make.

Goldie’s success is due to their flexibility and creativity. They can make any shape or size required, for example, square, round, oblong, bolsters, walled cushions, boomerangs and hearts.

They use pure virgin polyester in their cushions, as they cannot guarantee the consistency, quality or integrity of recycled fibre that most of their foreign and some local competitors use. Customers are served throughout Australia as well as Christmas Island and New Zealand.

www.goldiecushions.com.au

Kate and David Worth have a passion for natural quality food, especially organic foods which enhance wellbeing and enjoyment. As a family they choose to lead an organic wholefood lifestyle. This philosophy translated into them starting Go Natural over 20 years ago. They now have over 60 products which are sold all over Australia and exported to over 20 countries.

Their philosophy is about providing the opportunity for everyone to enjoy REAL food (whole food) products, with REAL food value, that tastes great for everyone’s pleasure and wellbeing. Based on fruits and nuts the range comprises both sweet and savoury flavours that are convenient to eat and ideal for a quick snacks, packed for outdoor adventures or lunches.

The integrity of their product includes taking very real steps to lessen the impact they have as manufacturers and marketers upon the environment.

• Actively avoids the use of GE products
• Actively avoids derivatives of GE products including oils
• Actively avoid products fed on GE stock feed.

Other initiatives they have undertaken are:

• Fuel Efficient Vehicles/Biofuels - All new vehicles for their sales staff are now diesel. This gives them greater fuel economy and the option of using Biofuels such as Biodiesel.
• Food Miles - Buying key ingredients from Australian producers close to their manufacturing plant reduces the food miles of our products.
• Office Efficiencies - To save paper their office policy is ‘print only when you need to.’ All of their office printers are set to print both sides.

These might seem like simple things to do, but this attention detail and adherence to producing products in balance with the planet are also in balance with the people who enjoy Go Natural products.

www.gonatural.com.au

GTS Gauges Transmitter Switches is an Industrial Instrumentation company the specializes in supplying instruments for measuring Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Force, Speed and Level.  We supply Gauges Transmitters Switches Load Cells, Flowmeter, Level Indicators, Tachometers and many similar products.  In Australia we represent Tecsis Instruments (formally VDO), Hedland and Blancett Flowmeters, Fozmula Level products, and Deumo Hand Held Tachometers.  Based in Perth, we supply Australia wide as well as export to overseas markets.

www.gtsgauges.com.au

Hepburn Springs Naturals started up when a Holistic Healer decided that it was time the world found out about a special place in Australia which has 80% of Australia's mineral water reserves.

The Holistic Healer's main interests were healing with natural minerals and so this is what prompted the startup of a Natural Mineral Healing and Beauty structure. We have a sanctuary Massage and Beauty Therapy villa in the Main Road of Hepburn Springs, Victoria, Australia and we also wholesale and retail a wide selection of beauty products, soaps, bottled water and food for everyday health and beauty.

Our range is always growing edged on by strong demand for our goods and services.

We hope this message will reach many people who love good food and natural remedies... and of course great beauty products!

www.hepburnspringsnaturals.com.au

David Jackson has a business which everyone should have, but will not tell anyone else about. David supplies Hide Away Safes to every police force in Australia, to the military and government departments and to some of Australia’s biggest and smallest companies and to an ever increasing number of individuals travelling in caravans, mobile homes and vehicles who want their precious items secured while on the move and then again when back in their homes.

Established almost 15 years ago, it’s still a real family business, run from a small acreage in NE Victoria. It’s proudly the most endorsed government/military high security safe system made in Australia. Yet the Hide Away Safe’s unique design is cost effective, simple to install, easy to use and relocate to a secondary secure location – ideal for home owners and travellers alike.

This also means that selling a Hide Away Safe needs to be done with great discretion, usually face to face, ensuring the privacy of the buyer. Only a 100% Australian owned company can offer that level of personalized service.

There are different models of Hide Away Safe for whatever items needs to be kept secure. These can be portable so that goods and information can be transported with safety, and/or fixed in the home or office.

www.hideawaysafe.com.au

At Interspace, Jorgen Hansen combines his engineering skills and an artist's approach to design when creating display, storage, furniture and architectural solutions. For forty years, Jorgen has honed his Danish training in Australia, customizing trend-setting designs, engineered with the finest detail, enduring quality and great value. Clients in Australia and overseas recognise that Interspace's creative solutions are an investment that enhance any project, giving a sense of arrival, of place and of beauty.

Among the range of products Interspace conceives and creates for clients are security doors, sun screens, cladding, partitions, balustrading, ceiling panels, facades, work benches, racking, light boxes and signage. These enhance the interiors and exteriors of commercial buildings, including retail stores, public buildings, clubs and offices; or domestic dwellings, including kitchens, bathrooms, stairwells and gardens. Interspace engages wherever there is a practical structural need, and a desire for a solution with aesthetic result, making the ordinary extraordinary.

Under Jorgen's leadership, his dedicated team converts metal, glass, stone and wood into utilitarian objects of the highest quality and aesthetic appeal. All products are manufactured in Australia, and Interspace collaborates closely with architects, builders and installers to ensure an outcome with excellence.
Interspace reflects a productive, clever and innovative approach to all that it does.

www.interspace-aust.com
Ph: (02) 9791-9300

InvoCare is a wholly Australian publicly-listed company that owns and operates funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoria throughout Australia, New Zealand and in Singapore.  InvoCare’s brands encompass some of the most trusted names in the industry: for example Guardian Funerals in NSW, Le Pine Funerals in Vic, Metropolitan Funerals in Qld, Chippers Funerals in WA, Blackwell Funerals in SA, and Turnbull Funerals in Tas.  InvoCare also operates national brands White Lady Funerals and Simplicity Funerals, and manufactures and distributes the range of LifeArt personalised and eco-friendly “enviroboard” coffins.  InvoCare’s employees represent a wonderfully diverse cross-section of Australia’s, New Zealand’s and Singapore’s communities, and the company has put in place comprehensive in-house learning and development program’s so as to constantly improve the professionalism and quality of service that is delivered to all its client families.  InvoCare takes seriously its responsibilities as a community partner, and each year participates in many hundreds of individual events, at local, state and national levels, including remembrance and memorial services, community presentations and talks, tours of facilities and parks, sponsorships of local events, and conducting education seminars on topics such as bereavement and coping with grief.  InvoCare is proud to be a supporter and member of AUSBUY.

www.invocare.com.au 

MAS is a 100% Australian owned company and has been in operation since 2003. We understand the need for high quality and good value plumbing equipment and the importants of working with tradespeople where they know they can come for information and reliable quality and supply.
 
The company was started with 2 employees and has grown to 6 in that time.
 
All of our staff have excellent knowledge of the commercial plumbing industry and this have been the catalyst in MAS progressing to its current standing within the industry today.  We are a national supplier of exceptional quality products and are continually improving the supply and design of products to suit the Australian market.
 
The product input we receive from our customers is invaluable to us as we need this information to continue our release of new and environmentally friendly products to the market.
 
All of our products are made to Australian standards, many to our specifications and are covered by a guarantee of quality and design ensuring that you get the highest quality products at affordable prices.
 
The future for MAS lies in supplying product that will stand the test of time and be as friendly as possible to our fragile environment.
 
We rely on our products lasting a life time and more.
 
MAS will remain a 100% Australian owned company and this is why we are proud to promote and be involved with Ausbuy.

Mark Anderson CEO

www.markandersonsales.com.au

Middy's have been supplying Australia's electrical trade since the late 1920's when Dutch immigrant Petrus Cornelius Nicholaas Middendorp began selling light globes, vacuum cleaners and other imported electrical products. With over 80 years of experience, Middy's is well versed in getting customers the products they need, backed by excellent service and support.

Middy's philosophy is to grow the overall potential market for their customers, and in doing so, provide more opportunity for electrical contractors to diversify their business. This is done by Middy's investing heavily in new technologies, and providing the knowledge, products, and training opportunities to their customers.

Proud to be 100% Australian and family owned and operated, Middy's prides itself on its continuing stocks and services philosophy.

www.middys.com.au

Origin8 Fine Foods was founded by co directors Elizabeth Simaliak & Issy Bilal. We are a dynamic and innovative company, with academic backgrounds in Marketing and Design. We are professional and experienced in business but we are mainly driven by our passion for the most decadently delicious things in life. We have 4 brands, Nestar chocolates, Miss Sweetie, Coffee Addict and Nestar Cookies.

Based in Melbourne Australia, we design, create + taste test everything that’s made at Origin8 Fine Foods. Picture this, the development of the essence of bliss...We’re at our very best when we experience a new flavour, seductively infused in premium chocolate. As it slowly & warmly melts in your mouth, you crunch your teeth on a freshly roasted Australian macadamia... that’s our daily aim, to excite + surprise your taste buds with amazing flavours that will have you spellbound!

Our philosophy is simple; we add passion, love and dedication to create blissful moments. Our promise to you is the greatest sin of all - Greed! We believe you just will not be able to get enough of our addictive Aussie treats.

So say YES! To an Origin8 Fine Foods moment that will uplift you inside out.

www.origin8finefoods.com.au

Oz Records has been the life long inspiration of Martin Erdman who can claim many firsts in his long career as a record producer and a man who has an ear for talent. Martin is in the history books as producing the first Australian recording to achieve sales of over one million copies in the USA with the 1973 single by Adelaide's Sister Janet Mead singing the rock version of 'The Lord's Prayer'.  He also recorded Peter Allen's original version of 'I Still Call Australia Home’ in 1980. Both recordings gained international acclaim.

Martin’s passion to support Australian talent has presented opportunities for Australians to tell our stories in song. Jimmy Little, Rolf Harris and John Waters are just three of a long list of favourites.

From the age of eleven, Martin showed a natural interest in sound technology and a love of music. His career path has never wavered as he combines high technical skills with creative sensitivity to the words and music. Now at the ripe young age of 73 he is still recording Australian talent and selling recordings all over the world on-line.

www.ozrecords.com.au

Denise and Garry Turner have turned a passion for boating into a business by developing PERMATRIM, a system designed for any sized boat with an outboard motor or stern drive. The Turners have over 300 distributors Australia wide and take every opportunity to travel to boat shows throughout Australia to personally inform customers of the benefits fitting a PERMATRIM will provide.

We all know Australians love to be in or on the water, and as there is a boat for any sized budget then PERMATRIM can be used to make boating more efficient. The Turners manufacture in Sydney using powder coated marine grade aluminium so PERMATRIM will not corrode. PERMATRIM is a bolt on trim tab which improves the performance, steering and turning circle of the boat, prevents cavitation, picks up top speed and also allows a lower planing speed.

Water skiers also notice the difference because with PERMATRIM the wake can be trimmed at any speed from 20kms to 70kms, planes faster with a smoother transition in deep water with softer wakes.

PERMATRIM is used by essential services such as water taxis, Maritime, SES, Waterways, Fisheries, Water Police and Rescue vessels. Many testimonials from satisfied boat owners are an assurance that PERMATRIM improves the performance, fuel economy and stability on all boats and safe and enjoyable use.

Email: permatrim(at)ozemail.com.au

Women have suffered in silence for centuries from period pain. Peter McMurtrie’s daughter also suffered in silence and was medically advised to orally take the pill at 12 years old. As her father Peter saw first hand the pain, anguish she suffered and loss of school time.

Peter is trained in remedial massage including aromatherapy. Dreaming one night he wrote down the elements of a natural blend. It worked. His daughter applied the massage oil and she shared with her school friends.

Now women of all ages purchase Releve™ directly from “Refresh Your Body” company office. His family owned Australian company has been a member of AUSBUY for over 15 years and our natural pain relief oil is Releve™.

www.refreshyourbody.com.au

Robert Fergusson Pty Ltd is a Tasmanian company which opened in 1938 and has been operating in Tasmania for over 70 years. With five stores, Robert Fergusson supply to a wide area of the domestic and commercial electrical and plumbing market.

Robert Fergusson is an Australian owned family business which opened in 1938 and has been operating in Tasmania for over 70 years.

The business was purchased by Greta and Brian Webb in 2007 as a perfect fit to the existing electrical and plumbing businesses.

With six stores, covering the state via Burnie, Devonport, Hobart, and Launceston, Robert Fergusson supply to a wide area of the domestic and commercial electrical and plumbing market, in both retail and wholesale areas.

Our modern showrooms have on display the latest in innovative products, including some exclusives only available at Robert Fergusson, through its association with the buying groups listed above.

Our friendly and expert staff are more than ready to offer their sound advice, guide you through the products and share their extensive knowledge so you can make your selections easier.

Obviously the best way to see our showrooms and discover our product range is to witness it yourself in person.

www.robertfergusson.com.au

Rubbedin has been a well known Australian brand since 1979.

Our company objective is to create innovative cleaning and surface protection solutions to all Australians.

• The Magic Range products are environmentally responsible, biodegradable and contain no harmful chemicals. These are proudly labelled with our “Go Clean, Go Green” logo.
• Rubbedin’s Fuel Stove Range continues to be Australia’s leading home heating product range, with sales of our Soot Loose in particular, growing year on year. We are members of the Australian Home Heating Association.
• Our products are currently stocked in leading supermarkets, hardware and small independent stores. We also sell to the commercial and industrial sector.
• All products are proudly Australian made and owned. We have a firm policy of producing only top quality products that are highly effective and safe. We endeavour to continually broaden our ranges and exceed customer expectations at all times.

www.rubbedin.com.au  

As a privately owned, Australian company, Samios Plumbing Supplies has one major goal – to support the plumbing industry by way of providing exceptional service, quality products through outlets which employ well-trained and motivated staff.

Since 1947 we have helped our customers achieve success in a diversity of fields. Samios first opened its doors in 1947, when a father and son team began trading in Woolloongabba, QLD, as a plumbing, hardware and earthmoving business.

In 2004, Brian and Greta Webb purchased the plumbing side of the business, which was a perfect extension to the existing owned company, CNW Electrical Supplies.

Both businesses are Australian owned and operated and are able to work in partnership for the benefit of their customers. The plumbing and electrical trades are very similar and often work together. With this vision, Brian and Greta were able to bring together the perfect match.

Superior service is the key to Samios’ success. This approach has seen very positive outcomes and will propel Samios into a new phase over the next years, with new branches opening in all Australian states.

Our structure allows us to service each of our clients, regardless of size and need. We develop our relationship in a way that allows us to be more than just a supplier, but rather a partner to our customers’s business, working together to achieve the same goals.

www.samios.com.au

Scholz Industries, whilst only recently formed in July 2009 under the Scholz banner, has been servicing the Electrical and Air Conditioning trade industries for over 15 years.
 
Erik Scholz, Managing director is proud to lead ad young, dynamic business which is 100% Australian owned and 100% committed to our trade partners, the Electrical and Air Conditioning Contractors.
 
The industry continues to evolve through user demand, sustainability, technological development and Government regulations, leading to growth and opportunity.

To meet these challenges, Scholz is committed to delivering innovation, the highest possible level of customer service and value to our trade partners.

To deliver this, we have a great team of people engaged in Sales, Marketing, Support, New Product Development, Logistics and Management.
 
In March 2010, we installed the latest digital equipment for manufacturing Electrical Test Tags, confirming our commitment to Australian manufacturing by investing in the best technology the world has to offer.

Over the coming months and beyond, the products and solutions we offer will rapidly grow, with innovation driving our key decisions.

www.aaegroup.com.au

Seasol International Pty Ltd - a home-grown family company.

In 1968, Redic Pty. Ltd., a small company with just two employees, was founded in Australia by Eric Haynes.

Rapid success enabled a number of acquisitions. One of the companies acquired, in 1983, was Tasbond - a Tasmanian company that had been manufacturing Seasol since the 1970’s. Tasbond was particularly of interest to Eric Haynes as the species of kelp and the manufacturing process used to make Seasol were unique.

After the stock market crash in 1987, Redic was re-privatised. The company divested itself of a number of its divisions but the Seasol division was retained.

In 1997 the new Seasol home garden range was launched and supported with a major advertising and promotional campaign. The distribution network had been completely overhauled and the product was finally made widely available to the public nationwide, via DIY/hardware stores, mass merchants, garden centres and supermarkets.

Seasol’s sales and popularity amongst home gardeners grew rapidly and it soon became by far the top selling liquid garden treatment in Australia. PowerFeed was introduced in 2000.

In 2003 the Seasol division became a separate company - Seasol International Pty. Ltd. The company now employs over 60 people and is still owned by Eric Haynes.

www.seasol.com.au

Sherriff Electrical was first opened in Melbourne.  A successful wholesale operation in the South, Sherriff Electrical has now grown to include branches throughout Queensland.

Having been founded in Melbourne, with strategically placed branches throughout Queensland, Sherriff Electrical is able to supply multi-nationals and large enterprises with ease, by customising our services to suit each individual customer and their needs.

We are able to do this in a very personal and friendly way, with the right balance between having processes and procedures in place and being able to customize our service offering to suit each customer and their needs.

As a 100% Australian family owned and operated company, our mission is to provide a service to our customers which allows them to operate a profitable business.

The Sherriff philosophy places the customer first.  This is why we have developed our business with the most knowledgeable and trained staff, have branches in strategic locations, and relationships with suppliers of quality products.

Our people are the most important aspect of the Sherriff business. When establishing a branch, we make sure that we have the right people on board – those with knowledge, customer service focus, and the right attitude. All of the things which make dealing with Sherriff Electrical a pleasure.

Our people will also be an asset to your business and will work in your best interests.

Sherriff Electrical has established solid relationships with suppliers and manufacturers of quality products within the electrical industry. This means that we are able to source the appropriate products for every project and deliver when needed.

We have the resources to support each of our customers by being able to provide the service and products that they require.

www.sherriff.com.au

Silli Sox is a family run enterprise and as such we are able to offer a rapid and personal service.  Our brand is unique according to feedback we receive from our customers – we are always open to comments and suggestions.

We plan to continue to grow our brand – offering new colours, designs and styles as well as expand the retail base and corporate logo side of our business.

www.sillisox.com.au

Simply Junket started 4 years ago with 6 Australian ladies forming a partnership to bring Junket back to the public eye, and prevent it disappearing for good. Each partner played a different roll, dependant on their skills.

Votes were taken on the format, name and colour scheme for the re-born Junket.

Two of the partners, Julie and Lee, had no other employment at that time and between them worked the business 5 days a week. The remaining partners gradually found working 2 jobs too demanding and resigned.

Julie, who worked as a junket tablet maker for 21 years before helping to create Simply Junket, has the required junket making skills, and is the manufacturing partner in control of all production, home economist duties, packing requirements and quality control.

Lee, who worked in Administration and Finance for the same company as Julie for 21 years, is the financial and accounting partner, also doing IT, sales and dispatch.

Junket powder has a variety of uses not just a dessert. It is made with a non-animal enzyme that sets milk and therefore of benefit to home cheese makers. Junket also settles upset stomachs and is a great aid for travel sickness.

www.simplyjunket.com.au

Promoting Australia's History, Heritage & Culture

TRAVEL AUSTRALIA - EXPERIENCE THE WORLD!

Sip Eat Play and Stay is Jen Haynes’ way of showcasing Australia for the curious traveller who wants unique experiences. AUSTRALIA is an amazing country rich in history, heritage and culture. With hundreds of cultures and nationalities living here Australia is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Australia's multiculturalism is very exciting - there are literally thousands of cultural experiences to be had - A different experience is waiting for you each day from a different part of the world.

From A - Z, as you sip, eat, play and stay, every experience we list has a story to tell with significance due to the people, the history, the heritage and the culture it defines.....if you're looking for something different, travel Australia and you will experience the World!

www.sipeatplaystay.com.au

Nearly three decades ago Graeme Davis saw a business opportunity to arrest the decline of the clothing industry in Australia from his corner of the world in northern Tasmania. He and his wife started the Tasmanian Clothing Company to make and supply quality Australian sourced and made clothing. The cold winters in Tasmania certainly spurred on their focus on fleece and knitted ranges for schools and sports teams. But their business also includes clothing for corporations or wherever uniforms or casual wear are required. Their ranges are also ideal for outdoors in Tasmania’s pristine environment or anywhere else in Australia.

Graeme’s team includes in-house designers who create designs for clients’ specific needs, as well as his skilled employees who make the garments with attention and care. Integrity, ingenuity and imagination make Tasmanian Clothing Company very competitive in a. unfair trading environment. He understands that service and good supplier partnerships are important so that he can best service his customers.

www.tasclothing.com.au

In 1978 at the age of 26, Gordon Blamire sold his first drum of floor cleaning detergent and little did he know that his decision to join the world of cleaning chemicals and toilet products would result in the creation of Australia's leading supplier of cleaning and washroom solutions, Total Supply Solutions.

In 1996, Gordon joined with his eldest son Chris, who was 21 at the time, to develop the family enterprise. Although very young, Chris had already done plenty in business including working as a supplier and consultant to Big Kev for a national TV campaign when he was 19, so he was well equipped to assist Gordon build the family business.

Gordon's youngest son David joined the business in 2001. David was 20 years old and had just spent 2 years at sea in the merchant navy and assisting with a non-profit organisation's overseas work. Now David's son Eli (3) is often heard telling his mum that he wants to help Daddy sell toilet paper and chemicals because people need them.

Today, Chris and David are joint Managing Directors and widely known as the young guns of the cleaning supply industry. They are uniquely enthusiastic about the future and passionate about supporting Australian owned companies producing fantastic Australian made products.

When you visit us at our workshop, you’ll meet the people directly involved in the business — people who really care about delivering good, friendly service and an exceptional product.

Pauline is an experienced machinist with over 30 years of experience. She’s a lady who knows canvas—and knows how to use it to create the most durable, practical, comfortable and attractive campers.

Her skills are recognised across Australia: she’s designed and fabricated canvas products for several leading companies, as well as for other camper trailer manufacturers.

Her real love lies in creating and working on Vacation Campers from scratch to ensure that they meet her high standards, and using Australian owned locally made quality canvas means her work lasts.

Theo started his career making caravans and then moved through the industry, building other vehicles such as motor homes.
He spent many years as a carpenter and joiner, and several years as a metal fabrication designer, before becoming a quality control supervisor.

With their hands on approach, Theo and Pauline carefully craft every Vacation Camper from scratch, which gives them flexibility to be innovative and creative.

With Theo and Pauline’s enjoyment of camping, their eye for detail and their commitment to quality, you know you’re investing in a camper that meets their high standards and exceeds your expectations.

www.vacationcampers.com.au

Barry Green, owner of Western Tourist Radio, recognised the potential of the internet as a powerful tool to promote small tourism businesses. Barry and wife Dale also own Boronia Farm www.boroniafarm.com.au at Donnybrook in the South West of WA.

After facing many challenges in operating the Tourist Radio service and great frustration that government backed tourism websites charged as much to list their one cottage as they charge multinational hotels (the logic of government user pays policy) Barry realised that the internet allowed small businesses to support each other by including links between each others sites. This has been very significant with participants in www.farmstaywest.com.au,  www.petfriendlywa.com.au and www.bandbwa.net.com.au now receiving significant website traffic for a fraction the cost of participation in government operated tourism websites.

Numerically, the majority of tourism businesses in WA are owner operated businesses. The website www.noleavenolifewa.com.au aims to help both West Australians and visitors find the small tourism businesses as well as bigger operators by including links direct to supporter websites as well as to local Visitor Centre websites.

The radio programs, some of which can be heard on line from www.touristradio.com.au tell the stories of the natural and commercial attractions of each region and feature interviews with local characters, the people who have created the history and current attractions of each area.

Wildcraft Dispensary began business in 2006 as two busy natural  health practitioners who were finding it increasingly difficult to source what they needed for their patients. There were no true certified organic teas of this nature on the market. Everything was coming from overseas, based on poor grade raw material and full of additives. We used our expertise to create a high standard product of excellent quality.

Our customers appreciate our energy and our passion. We developed a strong customer base which is growing steadily. As a manufacturer we support other Australian businesses by purchasing all our supplies and raw materials in Australia.

We are currently investigating Australian Native herbs and the next 12 months will launch a set of Unique Bush Teas which we are very excited about.