Hobson Engineering

Established in 1935, Hobson Engineering is a family owned and operated business that has grown to become Australia's leading wholesale supplier of quality fasteners, bolts, nuts, allthread rod, screws, and anchors to the mining, construction, oil, and manufacturing industries. Hobson Engineering offers the highest quality fasteners, along with a commitment to large stock holdings and excellence in customer service.

With over 85 years of experience in providing fastening solutions and the most comprehensive product testing program in Australia, Hobson continues to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry groups to promote the best installation practices and supply of the highest quality fasteners.

Hobson values integrity, teamwork, reliability, and responsibility. Hobson actively seeks to provide a fulfilling, rewarding, and safe environment for all team members and supports the community and environment to actively pursue a safe and sustainable future.

Hobson has come a long way since 1935 and looks forward to the future.

1935 The legacy begins
Hobson Engineering was established in Alexandria in 1935 by Ron Hobson. Though there was only a small product range, the name became synonymous with precision and quality. The major lines were bicycle axles (no imported bicycles in those days!) and roller skates, with Hobson's 'ROLLERPLANE' being revered as the best skate available. The brand gained further recognition when Ron became the Australian roller skating champion using his skates.
1942 WW2 aircraft components
1946 Allthread
1953 Ron Hobson wins the Sydney to Hobart
1958 Studbolts
1964 Ron Hobson finishes 3rd in the Sydney to Hobart
1965 Sydney manufacturing moved
1981 Sydney warehouse was added
1987 Peter Hobson joined the business
1989 Sydney operations moved again
1993 Certified to Quality Management System ISO 9001
1996 Perth branch. AS1252.
1997 Narrow aisle guided picker machines
1998 Brisbane branch
2000 Melbourne branch.
2001 Pronto ERP
2006 Advanced warehousing. The Melbourne branch moved.
2007 Squirter® DTI Washers and ASI Seminar Series
2008 Second Perth branch.
2009 Perth branches moved.
2010 NATA accreditation. Sydney operations moved again.
2011 Conxtruct®. DRiLLX®. Bumax®. Nord-Lock®. Schnorr®. Web Portal
2012 Brisbane branch moved.
2013 Extensive Bolt Range
2015 Townsville branch.
2017 ATT agreement. Mungo®. AS1252:2016
2019 Melbourne branch moved.
2020 Newcastle branch. Conxtruct® PRO
2021 Adelaide branch. Bolting Handbook.
2022 Material Handling. Hobson Merchandise. Upgraded website. Weathering Steel Structural Assemblies