Instead of providing the usual company history we thought it better to offer our clients a condensed and hopefully more interesting summary. The main points are:-
WHERE WE STARTED
We opened our doors in 1946.
We have been in business over 60 years.
We are a family owned and operated Australian manufacturer.
We originally were named Derwent Plastics
We originally manufactured Mixmaster mixing bowls and equipment
In the 1970’s we were asked to develop an Overload cut out switch
In the 1980’s we began R&D on Thermostat switches
We are the only Australian owned & operated thermostat manufacturer
We supply customers all around the globe.
WHERE WE’VE COME
After originally supplying only one overload, Derwent now supplies a range of thermostat and overload switches.
We supply both single pole and double pole thermal cut out switches.
We provide protection for heating appliances, mains pressure, and instant hot water systems & air conditioning heater banks.
We supply some of the largest and most well known Australian companies
Our products work in many of the Supermarket freezers that keep Australia’s produce cool.
Our products work in many residential hot water systems in Australia.
Our products regulate the temperature in many commercial hot water heaters in kitchens around the country.
WHERE WE ARE GOING
Our Thermostats are part of recently released instant hot water systems for residential use.
We are building thermostats and overloads to customer designs.
We are building smaller switches to accommodate smaller spaces.
We are gaining European certification to enable European sales.
We are part of new heating products being exported around the globe.
We continue to be the only Australian manufacturer of thermostats and overload cut out switches.
