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Major Milestones

1929

Founder Leslie Thomas Wilson and his father William purchased an existing sheet metal business in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick.

They initially produced goods for the refrigeration industry and the plumbing trade.

Early 1930s

As plumbing merchants became their primary client base, the business required a larger facility. They relocated to 111 Nott Street, Port Melbourne.

1935

Wilsons Sheet Metals began manufacturing guttering.

During this year, they secured a landmark supply agreement with the prominent plumbing supplier H.J. Reece (now known as Reece Plumbing).

This commercial alliance continues to this day.

War Time Operation

1941

The company outgrew its space again, building a larger factory at 77 Nott Street, Port Melbourne.

1942

Founder Leslie Thomas Wilson enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II.

He temporarily paused business operations and leased the premises to the Australian Government's Munitions Department for storage.

Post-WWII

The factory reopened amid the post-war building and reconstruction boom.

 

Modern Day

1955

The family enterprise officially incorporated as L.T. Wilson Pty Ltd, continuing to trade under the name Wilsons Sheet Metals.

1958

The relationship with their primary distributor deepened when Leslie Thomas Wilson was appointed to the H.J. Reece board of directors.

1972

To accommodate modern machinery and a higher volume of rainwater product manufacturing, the firm moved to its current location at 16 Monomeeth Drive, Mitcham, where it still operates today.

Today

Wilsons Sheet Metals Pty Ltd continues to manufacture top quality rainwater goods and accessories using a variety of materials best suited for today's market and are dedicated to supplying the best quality product at the best possible price.

Quality that only comes with the experience and expertise of nearly a century in the industry.