About us

Since 1966, MacDonald Industries has provided solutions for the most demanding commercial and institutional environments in Australia and New Zealand. From specification to installation and maintenance, we bring our leading technical expertise and high-quality products to your project to ensure your success.

Our History

Our story begins in 1966, when Albert “Al” Strickett founded MacDonald Industries, which was then a specialist manufacturer, importer and installer of waste disposal equipment. 

In the early 1980s, MacDonald Industries expanded into the commercial washroom plumbing market when Ian and David Strickett, Albert’s sons, joined him and drove the company toward even bigger goals. They invested in research, development, and manufacturing and propelled the company from its successful position as a supplier to that of a major player in the commercial washroom plumbing market.  

Award winning products, such as Waterguard ® and Warden ®, made MacDonald Industries a leader in electronic sensor equipment and high-performance security products, while also leading the market through introducing new technologies such as the Direct Flush Valve from Zurn and Rimless flush toilets from RAK.  The same technical, innovative, pragmatic, can-do attitude lives on in the business today.  

In 2020, Andrew Maddren, Ian and David’s nephew and Chris Ford, purchased the family business to uphold the tradition of excellence and innovation that MacDonald Industries has come to represent and to drive the company even further.

Our Vision

At MacDonald Industries, we use our technical expertise to bring your project to fruition, making the present easier and the future better.

Since our inception, we have worked hard to provide our clients with modern and effective solutions. From high-quality and specialized products to comprehensive technical support, we assist our clients through all stages of their projects, from beginning to completion and beyond.

We are constantly researching better solutions to the challenges that commercial and institutional buildings face today, whether in our own R&D facility or internationally, thanks to our many collaborations with leading manufacturers in the plumbing market around the globe. Over the years, we have developed powerful partnerships with many top manufacturers, giving our clients the advantage of one of the best, if not the best, supply chains and long-term support networks for commercial plumbing equipment. At MacDonald Industries, we build in the present and think for the future.

Our Team

At MacDonald Industries, our pride comes from our people. Over the years, MacDonald Industries has gathered people who are both experts and passionate about the commercial washroom and plumbing industry, committed to improving outcomes for users. Before joining us, each of our employees has built their experience in the field and can now boast a wealth of practical, hands-on experience in product selection, installation, and ongoing after-sales technical support. Our team knows the field because they have been there and are now ready to help materialize your vision. Thanks to their combination of real-world and technical expertise, no project is too difficult for them.

Zaina Ali

Zaina.Ali@macdonaldindustries.com.au
M.+61 480 537 482

Brad Wassell

Brad.Wassell@macdonaldindustries.com.au
M.+61 487 532 568

Martin Hamill

Andrew Maddren

Chris Ford

Welcome to the family

As a proud family business, we have provided high-quality and tailored products alongside high-standard technical expertise across New Zealand and Australia for more than 59 years. We are ready for our next challenge, so tell us about it, and let’s build the future ...