History

Arthur & Robert arrive in WA. Bunnings Bros Pty Ltd is founded. Soon after they purchase their first sawmill.

1886

Bunnings expand in the WA market, adding building supplies to the existing timber business; become a public company and the leading
supplier of WA hard woods to the housing construction industry.

1952

Bunnings grows through acquisition

Bunnings purchase Alco Handyman operations in WA and merge operations to significantly increase exposure to the D.I.Y. market.

1989

Bunnings purchase McEwans Ltd in Victoria and South Australia enabling expansion of operations to the East Coast.

1993

Bunnings open their first Bunnings Warehouse in the Melbourne market and Wesfarmers go to 100% ownership.

1994

Further growth by acquisition

Wesfarmers purchase the BBC Hardware network including Hardwarehouse and Benchmark stores in Australia and New Zealand.

2001

Bunnings continue to expand its operations with new Warehouses, Small Format Stores and Trade Centres throughout Australia & New Zealand.

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