Big River Industries Limited is an Australian public company specializing in the manufacture and distribution of timber panels and building products. The company operates across a vertically integrated supply chain, handling everything from the procurement of raw materials to the sale of finished products for end users in the construction sector. Its principal activities include producing veneer, structural plywood, and formply for both softwood and hardwood applications, as well as distributing a broad range of building supplies and consumable formwork products.
With a history spanning approximately 100 years, Big River Industries serves a professional, business-to-business clientele—primarily trade customers such as builders, formworkers, and contractors involved in residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Its operations are spread across more than two dozen sites throughout Australia and New Zealand, supporting a comprehensive national network that enables efficient supply chain management and customer service. Approximately 40% of its revenue is linked to detached housing, with the remainder distributed across sectors like commercial, multi-residential, and civil construction.
Big River Industries plays a vital role in supporting Australia’s construction and building supply industry, offering consistent product availability, scale-driven pricing, and specialist solutions tailored to the needs of trade professionals.