Another Oz Company in US Hands

**aussiblue** · 28-04-2013, 07:29 PM

http://www.septone.com.au/about.asp

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Since 1943, Septone has developed an extensive range of products, which cater for markets including Automotive (trade and retail), Industrial, Mining, Hygiene, Hardware, Hospitality, Transport and Marine.

In April 2013 Septone was acquired by Illinois Tool Works (ITW)The Septone brand name has been built on a reputation of producing superior Australian-made products that are designed and manufactured with careful consideration to ensure the success of the products and provide ultimate customer satisfaction.

The company is passionate about its history of manufacturing first-class chemical products that are distributed Australia-wide and also to an extensive export market.

Lets hope this doesn't see Australian prodcution cease.

**aussiblue** · 28-04-2013, 07:44 PM

ITW also own Cyclone Australia and they seem to have maintained that an the Nylex brand so there is some hope.

**aussiblue** · 28-04-2013, 07:50 PM

ITW Australian and NZ interest include:

http://www.itw.com/itw/bu/business_u...&ContinentId=4

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AustraliaApplied Australia
Applied Australia markets specialty cleaning chemicals that improve the performance, hygiene and appearance for customers. Our people add value to the products with innovative dispensing solutions and technical applications expertise. Key markets served are mining maintenance, rail, aviation, printing, food, health care, hospitality and the vehicle cleaning and after-care market.
Cyclone Industries
Cyclone is a manufacturer and importer of garden tools and insect screening. Cyclone has a dominant market position with a strong presence in retail, trade and commercial channels. Cyclone has two manufacturing plants in Australia, and has a reputation for high quality garden products.
Deltar Australia
ITW Deltar designs and manufactures a diverse range of fasteners and engineered assemblies for the automotive industry in Australia. We also supplement our local range with imported product from other ITW divisions supplying our global customer base.
Fastex Australia
ITW Fastex Australia is a supplier of products to Security, Horticultural, Agricultural, Defense, Leisure and General Industrial industries in Australia
FH Prager
FH Prager is a tool solution provider to the retail and industrial channels within Australia distributing a wide range of hand tools.
Hobart Australia
Hobart offers a broad range of catering equipment including cooking, food preparation, ware washing, and waste systems.
Industrial Packaging Australia
ITW Industrial Packaging manufactures and suplies packaging equipment and consumables for the metals, timber, corrugated, textiles, brick and paper industries. ITW Industrial Packaging operates a national engineering and service support network from its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Melbourne.
Instron Australia
Instron is a leading provider of test equipment for the material and structural testing markets. A global company providing single-source convenience, Instron manufactures and services products used to test the mechanical properties and performances of various materials, components and structures in a wide array of environments.
IWD Strapping Sales
IWD Strapping Sales Australia provides total packaging solutions to a variety of end users. Its specialties lie in the securing of finished goods using steel strapping, polyester strapping, wool bands and polypropylene strapping. It also provides the Strapex brand of equipment to secure the strapping, ranging from manual hand tools to custom built fully automatic stations.
Modfix
Modfix, a division of ITW Construction Products Australia, is a plastic injection molding unit manufacturing plastic accessories for the building industry. On-site facilities include product design, tooling design and fabrication, product molding.
Paslode Australia
As the leading supplier of nail and stapling systems for the construction industry, Paslode Australia provides an unparalled range of tools under the Paslode, Duo-Fast and Haubold brands; including the Impulse cordless tools. It is the largest local manufacturer of nails and staples, supplying fasteners for a wide range of applications. Six offices located throughout Australia provide sales and service support.
Proline
ITW Proline is Australia's leading supplier of fasteners and hardware to retail customers. Our products and services are distributed exclusively through retail hardware outlets and mass merchants. We specialize in developing and implementing solutions for hardware retailers to grow their business.
Pryda Group
Pryda develops and markets a system comprising software, equipment, customer support and consumable products for the design and manufacture of roof trusses, wall panels and floor trusses in both timber and steel. Operations are in Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia.
Ramset Australia
ITW Ramset specializes in concrete anchoring and fixing for commercial and industrial construction. Ramset is also known for its powder actuated fixing systems and continues to be a proud Australian manufacturer.
Reid Construction Systems
We supply products and engineering services to the precast concrete manufacturing industry for the production, transport, erection and permanent attachment of precast concrete elements.
Smart Home Products
Smart Home Products is Australia's largest supplier of 'Do-It-Yourself' pre-packaged interior and exterior window furnishings and shade solutions.
Techflow
ITW Techflow first originated as Techflow Pty Ltd which was formed in Western Australia in April 1984 as a 1/4 turn specialist valve and control company with engineering skills necessary to service the oil & gas sector both on-shore & off-shore and the associated downstream processing plus the mining industry throughout Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea
Welding Industries of Australia
WIA is a leading Australian manufacturer and distributor of high quality welding equipment and consumables for industrial, farm and home applications, under the brand names Weldmatic, Austarc, Austmig and Austfil. WIA also represents ITW welding brands, Miller, Hobart, Bernard, McKay and Weldwell in the Australian market.
Wynn's Australia
Wynn's Australia automotive products are directed at increasing the life and serviceability of vehicles while reducing their operating costs. These products and services include chemical products and equipment for engine, fuel, transmission, power steering and cooling systems. Likewise, the industrial line of products focuses on lowering the cost of operating commercial equipment employed by a large variety of manufacturing operations.
New ZealandFastex New Zealand
ITW Fastex New Zealand is a manufacturer of plastic injection molded fasteners and specialty components such as buckles for outdoor equipment, taps & fitments for rigid and flexible packaging, vine ties for fruit producers, abitoir clips, tamper-evident security seals and identification tags for financial & agricultural markets and hospitality products for bars and restaurants.
ITW Industrial Packaging New Zealand
As the leading worldwide manufacturer and distributor of protective packaging systems and accessories, ITW Industrial Packaging New Zealand is uniquely positioned to provide you with a single source for all of your protective packaging needs. When combined with our own service technicians nationwide, we have an unmatched ability to provide a consumable + machine + service package and provide our customers "total ownership" for their protective packaging needs.
Paslode New Zealand
Paslode New Zealand distributes Paslode and Duo-Fast tools and fasteners to the major builders merchants, where most builders choose to buy. Paslode has representation throughout both the North and South Islands. Representatives regularly hold reseller training and end user tool maintenance clinics. A national network of 40 Service Agents support the after sales programs
Polymers & Fluids New Zealand
ITW Polymers distributes premium quality, well branded, consumable MRO products to the New Zealand Construction, Engineering, Food and Mining industries.
Pryda NZ
Pryda develops and markets a system comprising software, equipment, customer support and consumable products for the design and manufacture of roof trusses, wall panels and floor trusses in both timber and steel.
Ramset New Zealand
Established in New Zealand in 1955 ITW Ramset has become the largest supplier of fasteners for securing steel and timber components to concrete. The Ramset business has developed over fifty years to provide a diverse range of quality products, a nationwide sales and distribution network and superior service to its discerning customers.
Reid Construction Systems New Zealand
A specialized supplier of concrete lifting systems and reinforcing steel coupling systems
Weldwell New Zealand
Weldwell New Zealand is the market leader for welding products, machines, training and expertise. We provide the most up to date advise and technical back up and we support the world's best brands in the industry. We have the only Electrode manufacturing facility in Australasia and this allows us to competitively provide world class electrodes to both our domestic and international customers. We hold ISO 9001 accreditation.
Wynn's New Zealand
Wynn's New Zealand automotive products are directed at increasing the life and serviceability of vehicles while reducing their operating costs. These products and services include chemical products and equipment for engine, fuel transmission, power steering and cooling systems. Likewise, the industrial line of products focuses on lowering the cost op operating commercial equipment employed by a large variety of manufacturing operations.

**aussiblue** · 28-04-2013, 07:57 PM

and given "Septone" is named after our Autumn colours might it now become "Apriltone" to fit in with the North American "fall".

**janddbone** · 29-04-2013, 07:02 PM

Bugger... I use there stuff all the time...

Who can recommend an alternative Aussie owned mob???