If you are preparing for a new kitchen renovation and are on the lookout for premium kitchen appliances, particularly those designed and made locally, you may be having more trouble than you expected. With higher costs of manufacturing in Australia, many kitchen appliance brands are choosing to construct their products offshore.
There are many reasons why brands produce their products overseas and ship them to Australia for sale, some of which include:
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Higher Employee Wages
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Cost of Importing Materials
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Higher Manufacturing Costs
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Environmental Concerns
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Lower Cost to Consumer
Meanwhile, there are numerous reasons that businesses are still manufacturing in Australia, and these are important for consumers to understand and factor into their purchase decisions. Some of these factors include:
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Higher Quality Standards
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Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing
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Fair Wages & Compensation
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Supporting the Local Economy
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Local Parts, Service & Support
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Designed with Australian Households in mind
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Designed to withstand the Australian Environment
Below are some of the Australian owned kitchen appliance brands who offer high quality, Australian designed and made products:
Qasair:
Qasair are one of Australia’s leaders in kitchen ventilation. They produce robust and powerful rangehoods attuned to Australian conditions. Their multiple product lines are designed and made locally, are sleek and attractive, and operate quietly and efficiently.
Oliveri:
Oliveri is an Australian owned business, based in Adelaide, which produces high quality sinks, using state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. They are known for their rigorous quality control, robust performance and of course, stylish aesthetic. Their products are designed and made in Australia and offer all of the innovative features, options and accessories you need to create a beautiful sink for your kitchen.
Billi:
Billi is a great example of Australian ingenuity. Their award winning water systems are known for their energy and water efficiency benefits, boiling and chilled water functionality and timeless aesthetics. Popular in both commercial and residential applications, Billi water systems can be found in home and office kitchens & washrooms alike.
Zip:
Zip is an Australian brand, known globally for their top of the line water systems. Based in Granville, Zip produce advanced boiling, chilled and sparkling water taps, which are the benchmark for drinking systems in contemporary kitchens. Their products are the ideal statement pieces for luxury homes and offices, offering instantaneous filtered water to simplify and add convenience to your kitchen.
Sussex Taps:
Based in Melbourne, Sussex Taps is an Australian Designer and Manufacturer of tapware. Their products are fashioned from solid brass and are inspired by fashion and architecture. The Sussex range of taps are made to instil your kitchen with poise, harmony and gorgeous geometry, adding a personal touch which signifies their legacy of premium quality and aesthetics.
1901:
1901 is Australia’s premium wholesaler of fireclay sinks. The 1901 range includes top quality Butler and Belfast sinks as well as matching elegant traditional tapware, all inspired by Australian federation designs. Fireclay sinks are strong and durable, perfect for kitchens and laundries. Known for their premier customer service and 10 year warranty, 1901 are committed to 100% customer satisfaction.
Below are some of the foreign owned kitchen appliance brands who offer Australian designed and made products:
Franke Professional Range:
The Franke Professional Range (previously Highland Cooktops) is an Australian made range of products, now owned by Swiss brand Franke. Franke have an exceptional commitment to quality products which has cemented them as a world-leading manufacturer of robust sinks and tapware. Their Locally made ‘Professional Range’ offers outstanding cooking appliances of long lasting quality and construction. Home cooks and professionals particularly love them for their range of gas cooktops with high energy outputs.
Electrolux:
Swedish brand, Electrolux is one of the world’s most recognisable appliance manufacturers. Known for high quality products which are innovative, durable and user friendly. Customers enjoy the wide range of products available, from Refrigerators and Ovens, to Washers and Dryers. Electrolux and its subsidiaries offer most of the appliances you need to fit out your kitchen. In Australia, Electrolux owns AEG, Westinghouse and Chef Ovens products, which are made locally at their “Cooking Plant” in Adelaide.
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