Established in 1894, Bowens is a fourth-generation family-owned Australian business, supplying one of the largest varieties of quality timber and building supplies in Australia. With Delivery, Click + Collect, and 50,000 products across 19 stores throughout Melbourne and Regional Victoria, Bowens offers an extensive range of building materials, hardware and on-site hire products suitable for all stages of the building process. Whether you are an aspiring DIYer, a home renovator or trade, Bowens provides a wide range of services, on-site experience and in-depth knowledge to help you get the job done.
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We're proud to be a Major Partner of the Collingwood Football Club for the 2025 AFL Season as the Building Supplies and Hardware Retailer.
Building with Bowens! We're thrilled to welcome Australian-owned timber and hardware company Bowens on board as a Major Partner: magpi.es/BowensPartners
Happy International Women’s Day! Today Bowens celebrated International Women’s Day 2025 with a FREE BBQ Breakfast at all 19 stores across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Our staff dressed in purple to show support for not only women in the trade, but women in general, to help hashtag #AccelerateAction. We aim to promote an inclusive industry with the following key events over the next 12 months; * Women in Trade Event, 28th March 2025 * TradeFit Expo 2025 We hope to see you at these events to support, inspire and empower the amazing women in our industry!
Join us Friday March 28th for our Women in Trade event, supporting and celebrating women in building and construction. Connect with inspiring women in the industry, attend workshops, enjoy live entertainment. There are exclusive deals on the day as well as free food & drink. Don't forget to get your nominations in for the Margaret Hickey Award for female trailblazers within our industry. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gXqbA6jk
Bowens is proud to announce this new partnership with Grove Racing for the 2025 season. Proudly Australian-owned and family-operated, Bowens has been supporting trades, builders, and industry professionals for more than 130 years - while also building a reputation as one of Australia’s most reliable suppliers to the construction industry. With over 50,000 products online, 19 large format stores across Victoria, same-day delivery and hardware shipped nationwide, Bowens sets the standard for reliable service while offering an extensive and high-quality timber and hardware range. The partnership between Bowens and Grove Racing will take place during the 2025 season and will see the Bowens logo featured on the rear of both Kai Allen and Matthew Payne’s Ford Mustang. The 2025 Supercars Championship gets underway this weekend with the 2025 Thrifty Sydney 500 at Sydney Motorsport Park on 21-23 February. QUOTES Andy Bowen, Director of Bowens: "We're excited to partner with Grove and Penrite Racing. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to excellence, innovation and high performance. Together, we aim to push boundaries and deliver outstanding results both on and off the track." Brenton Grove, Grove CEO: “Bowens has been a leading force in the Australian timber, hardware and building product industry for over a century. As a privately owned, family-run business spanning four generations, Bowens exemplifies the kind of partner we can all learn from,” said Grove. “Beyond their strategic partnership with Penrite Racing - which aligns Bowens' brand and growth objectives with a high-performance platform - we are excited that they're a partner of the broader Grove portfolio of businesses. Having a supply chain partner like Bowens provides us with a distinct competitive edge, allowing us to deliver exceptional value to our customers in every situation.”
We're proud to announce that our legendary timber expert Jeff Harvey has reached an extraordinary milestone - 64 years with Bowens! Recently, Jo Hall from Channel 9 News sat down with Jeff to capture his remarkable journey and deep passion for timber. His dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the industry have made him an invaluable part of the Bowens family. From all of us at Bowens, congratulations Jeff on this outstanding achievement! Your knowledge and contribution to our business and industry is truly inspirational. Watch Jeff share his story in the full interview below. 👇
We’re excited to announce this major partnership between the Sustainable Builders Alliance and Bowens! Together, we're striving to make it easier for builders to access sustainable materials and expert advice while pushing for better practices across the industry. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in our shared mission to transform Australian construction towards a more sustainable future. Stay tuned for more announcements!
The Margaret Hickey Award 2025 is now open for nominations! This prestigious award, presented by Bowens, celebrates female trailblazers who are reshaping our industry through leadership, resilience, and innovation. Who we're looking for: - Women who've worked in the construction and building industry for at least a year - You are a female trade, builder, apprentice, building designer, architect, or work within a construction or building company in the office or onsite - You live and work in Australia The winner will receive: - $2,000 voucher - Feature story in Bowens Builders Bulletin (28,000+ readership) 📰 - Recognition across Bowens' social platforms (10,400+ followers) 🌟 The winner will be announced at the Bowens Women in Trade Event - March 28th, 2025! Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/gj-_tb-G
Melton is home to our newest offering, boasting 1000sqm of hardware, 5000sqm+ of warehouse, 2700sqm of loading area & 850sqm of office space. The drive-thru element of the store is something we’re incredibly proud of, and believe it will make the entire process of picking up product as efficient and effortless as possible. Enjoy the full store highlight below: https://lnkd.in/gvE6_kab
A special thank you to all the suppliers for attending the Bowens Supplier Awards 2024, presented at QT! These awards celebrate excellence and innovation among our supplier partners. Congratulations to our Supplier of the Year Wesbeam!!!! Special thanks to Will Keys and the Merch Team on putting on such an amazing event! Ultimate Trade Range Partner Awards Framing Hardware: Simpson Strong-Tie Lock-up Hardware: wedi GmbH Fixing Hardware: Allegion Internal Building Products – Panels & Timber: Timber Panel Products External Building Products – Panels & Timber: ITI (Victoria) Structural Building Products: Wesbeam Special Awards Digital Partner of the Year: ASSA ABLOY Group Most Innovative Supplier: Schaffer & Co Expo Most Innovative Stand: MiTek Bowens Supplier of the Year 2024: Wesbeam Bring on 2025!
To support the rapid development of Melbourne's west, Bowens has invested in its largest store to date - a 30,000m2 superstore in Melton West. The strategic location at 149-169 Barries Road holds our most comprehensive range of timber and building materials yet, as well as an extensive selection of innovative products and solutions.