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Company History

July 1966
Where it began
Coast and Country Wire Rope was founded by the Stenhouse Family at Yallah NSW in 1966. Martins step father brought 45 years of experience as a Chief Rigger on numerous construction sites.
July 1966
October 1967
At the age of 15, Martin Stenhouse joined his step father and three brothers in the business. With 30 years of industry experience Martin, his wife and four sons opened Stenhouse Lifting & Safety Solutions.
October 1967
July 1997
Yatala - Where it began
Launched in 1997, Stenhouse is proudly Australian owned and a third-generation family business. From day one we have hand-picked our team for the attitude, skills and training our safety-critical work demands.
July 1997
August 2006
NATA Accreditation
In 2006 Stenhouse achieved accreditation by the National Association of Test Authorities (NATA), This accreditation ensures that Stenhouse employs quality procedures and processes throughout every facet of the company in order to meet the client’s needs and expectations.
August 2006
September 2009
Wacol Branch
Strong loyal Client partnerships was at the core of our decision to expand, and in September 2009 our second branch was opened in Wacol.
September 2009
February 2011
Bundaberg Branch
Expansion continued in 2011 with the opening of our Bundaberg Branch. Increasing our service foot print to Gladstone and supporting growth in the region.
February 2011
May 2011
Global Lifting Group
In 2011 we joined the Global Lifting Group, a buying group that enhances our access to international brands. Together the Global Lifting Group is committed to supply quality products and service.
May 2011
September 2013
Darwin Branch
Staying true to our promise of supporting our Clients Australia wide lead to the opening of our Darwin Branch in September 2013.
September 2013
November 2017
Maryborough Branch
We relocated our Bundaberg Branch to Maryborough in 2017 to improve our service delivery to the Wide Bay Region.
November 2017
November 2017
Evans Head
To support our Clients with key infrastructure projects in the Northern New South Wales, we opened a temporary site at Evans Head. Opening in November 2017, the site was instrumental during the two-year peak of works.
November 2017