Our Heritage
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| Fabranamics began operating as a mobile welding service in Armidale, NSW, in 1974. The need for a quality, factory built stock grid soon became apparent. On-site construction and fabrication was in-efficient and a good quality was difficult to obtain. In 1979, the first Yellow Tough Grid rolled off the fabrication jigs and moulds. The yellow coloured grids soon became iconic across north and western NSW.. | |
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1981 |
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In 1981, a partnership with Monier (now Rocla) was formed, to supply the grid tops with their concrete bases. The grids became distributed to mine-sites and properties all over Australia extending to the central and western states. |
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| 1984 | |
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| The 1000th grid milestone was achieved. | |
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1988 |
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By 1988, Fabranamics had grown to 5 employees producing the grids and had the 3000th grid roll-out of the factory. |
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| By 2001, the 6000th grid had been dispatched and the new Hobbyfarm model was added to the range. The Hobbyfarm utilised new laser cutting technology to deliver quality and cost efficiencies. | |
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Today | |
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The Yellow Tough Grids are still manufactured and owned by the Fabranamics family business at Acacia Park, Armidale. A testament to how an Australian manufacturing business can be run. |