From humble beginnings in a Concord backyard, Victa, now assembles the vast majority of its mowers, between 165,000 and 205,000 a year, at its 9000-square-metre facility adjoining its headquarters, at Moorebank.
“Many people think everything is manufactured in China these days, but that’s not necessarily the case with Victa mowers,” says Hiren Parekh, plant manager at Briggs & Stratton, a world leading small engine manufacturer which owns the company and supplies it with the majority of its engines.
“Victa petrol powered push mowers and the vast majority of Victa power products continue to be assembled in Australia at our facility,” she said.
“And the mower decks are manufactured locally and then painted in our state-of-the-art powder coating paint shop.
“In addition, Australian-made nuts and bolts and plastic components are used on the lawnmowers.”
Loyalty is a point of pride with the company for 20 out of its 33 permanent staff have been employed there for over 20 years; the company also employs up to 50 casual workers.
The company also takes pride in caring for the environment with its agreement with local suppliers for reusable baskets and bins to reduce packaging in its operations.
