04/08/2026
80 years is more than a milestone, it's a testament to resilience, innovation, and the enduring strength of Australian manufacturing.
As part of our 80th Anniversary celebrations, the Bruck Textiles team was proud to welcome government representatives, Defence leaders, valued customers, industry partners and long-standing supporters to our Wangaratta mill to celebrate this significant milestone.
We were honoured to celebrate alongside organisations including Australian Defence Apparel, Workwear Group, S&H, DMTC Ltd, RMIT University and Tuffa Workwear. Your partnership and collaboration have helped shape our journey, and we sincerely thank you for being part of this special occasion.
From our beginnings producing fashion fabrics to becoming Australia's leading manufacturer of high-performance technical textiles for defence, emergency services and industry, Bruck Textiles has continued to evolve while remaining committed to quality, innovation and sovereign manufacturing.
A highlight of the day was hearing Brigadier Pat Murray, Defence's Director-General of Integrated Soldier Systems at the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, remind us that "the work you do matters." Those words reflect the purpose that has driven Bruck Textiles for 8 decades - developing fabrics that serve and protect those who protect us.
To our employees, customers, partners and the wider community, thank you for your trust, support and collaboration throughout the years. This achievement belongs to all of you.
Here's to celebrating our history, honouring the people behind it, and looking forward to the next chapter of Australian innovation.
