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A Global Company That Thinks Locally

In 2022, The ARDEX Group will be celebrating 55 years in the Australian building and construction industry. Key to Ardex’s continued growth and longevity is their ability to leverage global networks to produce locally – practicing ‘Glocalization’ provides the best of global and local.

Ardex offers products and systems in the areas of floor levelling and adhesives, tile and natural stone systems, sheet and liquid applied waterproofing membranes, general construction and tools. These products have helped transform the building industry, saving time and reducing building costs, and being manufactured locally has added much to Ardex’s growth in Australia.

Ardex’s success reflects its commitment to innovative manufacturing technologies, outstanding product options and excellent customer service, that draws upon global best practice. “We have a proud history of leading the market with constant innovation, delivering new products and systems most recently demonstrated with the acquisition of Wedi, to improve building performance, technology, and services to make life easier for specifiers, tilers and builders. These new technologies have had a major impact on product performance and installation practices in Australia,” says Fabian Morgan, Regional Managing Director – Oceania.

The ARDEX Group is one of the largest manufacturers across APAC including manufacturing operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea and China. Despite this, they choose to produce more than 98% of the volume sold in Australia, in Australia, with New Zealand being a large supplier of the balance. In all Ardex employs over 400 people in Australia and New Zealand.

“There are so many positives for manufacturing in Australia,” says Fabian. “Firstly, we save the environment making products close to the source of raw materials and customers lowering our carbon footprint.  Australian tradies require products that are made to some of the highest standards in the world. They are trusted, known for their safety and quality.  Ardex has a consistent track recording of reinvesting profits back into the Australia business, and this helps to keep Australian jobs, strengthen local industries and support local communities. Manufacturing locally also allows for faster turnaround and supports our customer first approach.”

While the last two years have affected many businesses, today, Ardex is seeing unprecedented sales in all brands despite recent government restrictions, as builders and tradesmen look for reliable supply chains to complete existing and new projects.

Fabian continues, “We have six manufacturing plants and eleven distribution centres nationwide, providing a strong supply chain without hold ups or cancellations. This includes our new manufacturing and distribution facility in Brisbane and our state-of-the-art distribution centre in Kings Park, Sydney. Both are recent investments showing our commitment to the local market. Further investments include a doubling of our already significant powder manufacturing in Auckland, New Zealand. Our largest commitment, which will be announced in the coming months will be a gamechanger for our industry.”

“With a large R & D team based in Australia there is a commitment to adding value to our customers and construction projects through proven ability to respond to the demands of ever-changing industry requirements. Our tailored product strategy has been designed with the expectations and needs of Australians in mind, providing appropriate market solutions that consider Australia’s standards and regulations with no compromises.”

“We will continue to lead and support the industry, which we can only do thanks to our dedicated local team. A thriving manufacturing sector is critical to Australia’s economic future and prosperity. We are proud of our history as an Australian manufacturer. It’s more important than ever to support and grow the local manufacturing capability,” adds Fabian.