Principal Partner:

We wish to share with you an exciting enhancement to the Austral Group. The Group commenced operations in 1964 and has developed into the largest insulated panel supplier / installer in Australasia. As part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and our focus to deliver an improved value proposition to all customers, we will now embrace one common brand that demonstrates our commitment to customers, suppliers, staff and other stakeholders.

ASKIN is a company driven by technological advancement which our clients experience through reliable performance in our products and services supported by industry experts with an exceptional level of personal dedication. ASKIN Performance defines a unique level of service excellence based on cutting edge panel technology. The strength of our company is derived from the sum of its parts: local organisations across Australia and New Zealand made up of highly dedicated individuals who work closely with their clients as specialists in their field, applying the most advanced panel technology to achieve exceptional results. This level of dedication and quality is captured by one word: PERFORMANCE. The ASKIN team look forward to building on our past reputation, and further reinforce our values: Reliable, Knowledgeable, Personally Dedicated, and Accessible.

“Our new Corporate Identity captures the very essence of what we stand for and how we want to be seen. To be a truly national brand, we need one voice, one look and a consistent way of doing things. We want to be at the heart of every journey creating excitement for our customers and long lasting partnerships”

- Steve Clarke, Group Chief Executive Officer /Managing Director

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