ABOUT US

Australia's Building Products Partner Since 1920

For over 100 years, Big River Group has been manufacturing and distributing quality building products from our Australian facilities. From formwork and plywood to engineered flooring and lightweight walling — we back builders at every stage.

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BIG RIVER AT A GLANCE

The Numbers Behind the Name

100+
Years in Business
15+
Trade Centres Nationally
1000s
of Products in Stock
Australian
Made & Owned
Grafton timber mill
OUR STORY

From Grafton Timber Mill to National Partner

Founded in the 1920s in Grafton, New South Wales, Big River Group started as a regional sawmill serving the local building industry. Over the decades, we grew from a single timber operation into a national building products manufacturer and distributor.

Today, we still operate the original Grafton mill — combining generations of Australian hardwood expertise with modern manufacturing capability to deliver products trusted by builders across the country.

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AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING

Made Here, Built to Last

Our Armour brand range — ArmourForm, ArmourFloor, ArmourCab, and ArmourDeck — is engineered and manufactured right here in Australia. Every product is designed for Australian conditions, tested to Australian Standards, and backed by local technical support.

As a Responsible Wood certified manufacturer, we source timber from sustainably managed forests and maintain full chain of custody across our supply chain.

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CREDENTIALS

Backed by Industry Standards

Australian Owned & Operated

Proudly Australian owned with operations spanning over 100 years

Responsible Wood Certified

Certified to AS 4707 for sustainably sourced timber products

EWPAA Member

Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia member

Australian Made

AMAG licensed — manufactured in Australian facilities

Products Tested to Australian Standards

Independently tested and certified to relevant AS/NZS standards

FSC/PEFC Chain of Custody

Full chain of custody certification for sustainable forestry compliance

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OUR PEOPLE

Trade Experts Who Know the Product

Our team includes technical specialists, trade centre staff, and dedicated account managers — all with deep knowledge of formwork, plywood, cladding, and flooring systems.

Whether you need help selecting the right product, on-site support, or technical advice for a complex build, our people are here to back you with the expertise that comes from decades in the industry.

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TRADE ACCOUNT

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Competitive pricing, dedicated account manager, streamlined ordering, and credit terms for trade professionals.