The Abey story
We’ve learned a thing or two in 68 years
Meet the Abey family
Amongst our offering is the largest range of Kitchen and Basin Taps and Sinkware in Australia as well as exclusive Italian collections including Armando Vicario, Schock and Barazza. We are renowned amongst designers and architects for our ability to supply a complete Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry package to compliment all designs and budgets.
For over 68 years, Abey Australia has been synonymous with quality and innovation, bringing the latest designs and technology to Australia. With over 3,500 products, our range is a result of consistent and ongoing product development focusing on innovation and quality.
We are aware at Abey of the precious nature of the Earth's water supply by focusing on the preservation of this natural resource.
We provide a range of products that include taps and showers with water ratings of up to six stars, making them some of the world's most water efficient fixtures. We pride ourselves in offering a collection that is committed to the environment as well as one that maintains top-tier design.
The ability to seize opportunities, an intimate knowledge of the industry and a flexible and responsive management style have been fundamental to our success. With a team of dedicated and experienced staff, we look forward to working with you in turning your design into reality.
68 Years of Australian History
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1956
Acquired First Factory in Airport West.
Began manufacturing press tools for safety belts.
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1965
Expanded our operations by acquiring a warehouse in Airport West.
Also started manufacturing building masonry, plumbing and timber connectors.
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1975
Introduced Duravent Fluing.
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1979
Abey Revolutionised the plumbing industry by inventing a new interchangeable bolted clipping system winning “Best New Product” award.
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1989
Invented our Flexishaft system making skylight installation simple and inexpensive.
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1990
New corrosion proof masonry products developed after the Newcastle Earthquake.
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1991
Abey Sinkware introduced marking the beginning of our presence in high end market for kitchen products.
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1999
Abey moved our head office and main manufacturing and warehousing operations to Cobblebank.
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2002
Abey became exclusive distributor of the World Leader Gessi tapware range.
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2005
Opened Showrooms in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane.
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2006
Introduced Airflex.
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2007
Introduced Barazza Appliances & revolutionised Kitchen Industry.
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2009
Introduced Schock Sinks
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2011
Introduced Armando Vicario tapware.
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2012
New Showroom in Sydney.
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2014
Established the Gareth Ashton Range including Tapware, Accessories, Basins, Baths & Toilets.
New Speed Clips invented.
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2015
Introduced robots to powder coating area.
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2017
New Showroom opens in Western Australia.
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2018
Introduced the First Non Stainless Steel Flexible Connector (High Class Water Hooker).
Introducted Stainless Steel Wood Burning Flue Kits.
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2019
Manufactured Acoustic Clips.
Installation of the Horizontal Powder Coating Machine.
Our Communities
Abey supports the work the Salvation Army provides across Australia during times of crisis and when needed. The recent floods and bushfire work they have provided has been invaluable to many communities. We respect and admire their values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity and collaboration and donate regularly to their cause.
Abey is a major sponsor of the Apollo Bay Surf Lifesaving Club. With many of the Abey family keen surfers and beach goers, we see first hand the work and commitment this volunteer service provides to the Victorian Community.