About Barmac Industries Pty Ltd

Barmac Industries was established in 1955 in the state of Queensland, Australia. The company was formed to service a number of markets in the agricultural and urban pest control arenas by formulating a wide range of commodity and specialty plant protection and pest control products. The company also developed a group of fertilizers and pesticides targeting the golf course and bowling club markets as well other areas of amenity horticulture. The founders of the company, Mr Garth Barnes and Mr Len McGrath saw a need for a company which would develop high quality products for some of the smaller areas of the chemical industry, focusing on innovation and service. While Barnes and McGrath are no longer involved in the organisation the Barmac brand name is still associated with high quality and innovative products and in our industries we have an extremely high level of brand recognition in all states of Australia. We are a private company with 100% Australian ownership.

As the organisation continues to grow our focus has moved towards the larger general agricultural markets which now represent a significant proportion of our business. We have maintained our quality focus but now are not only involved in products we manufacture and formulate ourselves but we also represent the product ranges of many overseas organisations who desire to have their products marketed in Australia. These companies have recognised the importance of being associated with a dynamic, results focused organisation which is well known and respected by both its customers and competitors.

Our current product range focuses on three main market groups as well as two smaller but rapidly growing areas:-

Turf and Amenity Horticulture

We have a large range of speciality pesticides and fertilizers for this market. We have been continually involved in this industry since 1955 and believe we are the largest private wholesaler of products into this market in Australia.

In addition Barmac Industries has a range of ancillary products for these industries to improve the quality of turf areas and assist turf managers in their jobs.

Horticulture and Agriculture

Our range of products in the broader agricultural markets are a blend of speciality fertilizers and pesticides as well as a number of commodity pesticides . We have a proven track record in marketing niche products into these industries and as such are agents for a number of international companies.

Pest Control and Public Health

Barmac Industries has been associated with the commercial pest control industry since its incorporation in 1955. Technology and procedures are changing at a rapid pace as both consumers and governments seek safer and more environmentally friendly products. By utilising both our experience in this industry and our wide overseas contacts we are regularly releasing new products and improved formulations for pest control operators, whether they be treating domestic premises or commercial and industrial complexes.

Home Garden Products

Our domestic pesticides and fertilizers are heavily biased towards lawns and other turf areas although we also package a number of products for the more discerning gardener who has a few vegetables or some fruit trees in their back yard. As most of our products are marketed at full commercial strength they generally cover a larger area than most home garden products and offer good value for money.

Toll Packaging and Formulation

We offer this service to other companies who do not have the capacity or equipment to meet all of their own requirements. Often our customers are involved in similar markets to ourselves although some customers are in unrelated areas. We specialise in small runs and specialty products. We also have the expertise to custom blend products to the specific requirements of end users, a service regularly used in the Turf and urban horticultural markets.

Barmac Industries is a wholesale company and as such we do not sell direct to any end users. In this way we are able to respect the complex and service orientated distribution culture which exists in all aspects of the agricultural, turf, pest control and associated markets in Australia. Subsequently we currently have trading relationships with over 400 distributors in these markets, including all of the major distribution companies and buying groups.

As a flexible and dynamic organisation with a flat management structure we are able to source or develop new products and technologies and introduce them into a market quickly and successfully. Our relatively small range of products ensures that we focus on these new products and are able to allocate the necessary resources quickly and effectively.