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NICHOL's history
is well established and progressive.
While the history
of NICHOL traces back to the Barr Brothers from 1918, its more recent
history dates from the 50's. Even in the early days the company
specialised in engraving, steel stamp manufacturing and stencil
cutting. not far removed from today's basic products.
The first member
of the Nichol family, Barry Nichol commenced his apprenticeship
with the company in 1952 as a die-maker and letter-cutter. On Barry
completing his apprenticeship the family purchased the business
and in 1958 registered the name Barr Bros Pty.Ltd.
In the same
year Trevor joined the company and took on the die making trade.
In 1960 the
whole business was relocated to Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, where
eventually progress took its toll, claiming the factory land for
road widening. However progress was ongoing with the formation of
Nichol Automatic Marking Equipment in 1968 and by 1970 Bertram Badges
was aquired taking the company to another part of Hoddle Street
where construction of a new factory was commenced behind the old
building.
This was an
acquisition strategy that saw a positive move to the future with
the commencement of badge making in the new premises after its completion
in 1972. with the promise of growth realised in 1987 at the completion
of the second stage of the factory.
To encompass
the many changes and continued growth, a new company was formed
in 1980. And under the banner of Nichol International Pty. Ltd.
The company now more effectively marketed its, engraving, marking,
ink and badge products.
Again in 1993
the product range was enhanced with the inclusion of the Telesis
Pinstamping computer controlled marking machines from U.S.A. This
range of high quality stamping equipment complements the other marking
products available, as well as the Automator range of impact and
roll marking stamping machines.
With continued
expansion, 1998 was the year NICHOL Industries Pty. Ltd. moved to
its current address located at 50 Terracotta drive, Nunawading.
This was a move toward upgrading the manufacturing equipment to
the latest technology in badge-making, engraving, metal stamping
and servicing of equipment, to serve you better.
Underlying the
history of NICHOL Industries are the people, the systems, the equipment
and service always with excellence in everything we do for you our
customer firmly in mind.
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