Our history

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.

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

Bunnings purchase McEwans Ltd in Victoria and South Australia, enabling expansion of operations to the east coast.

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

Purchased the BBC Hardware network including Hardwarehouse and Benchmark stores in Australia and New Zealand, allowing Bunnings to expand internationally into the New Zealand market.

Bunnings commences eCommerce in Australia through the launch of Special Orders Online with 20,000+ products available for purchase.

Bunnings continues to expand its operations with new warehouses, smaller format stores and trade centres throughout Australia and New Zealand.