Bartlett Australian Manufacturing Facilities

The Bartlett business operates in Ballarat Victoria, with production facilities spanning across three separate sites and four factories totalling over 9,500 square metres of production space. The factories house four computerised cutters, plus an ultrasonic cutter at the Blinds division. Bartlett has over 40 welders ranging from hot air, hot wedge, high frequency and thermal bar welders and utilise more than 50 sewing machines, ranging from straight stitching to automated seaming and hemming machines.

  • General Factory

    4,000 Sq. Meters

  • Tank Liner Factory

    3,200 Sq. Meters

  • Bartlett Blinds

    1,600 Sq. Meters

  • Defence Product Factory

    650 Sq. Meters

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Our Equipment

We continually invest in the latest technologically advanced machinery.

Our computerised plotter and cutting capabilities give guaranteed accuracy, every time across our four dedicated cutting machines.

With over 40 welders utilised, we can offer high frequency, hot wedge and hot air welding processes for high volume customer requirements.

We handle all types of sewing, light and heavy, including programmable ‘XY’ Tacking, wide arm and single or double needle sewing using over 50 sewing machines across our four factories in Ballarat.

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Contract Manufacturing

For decades, customers across Australia and the globe have trusted Bartlett to help develop and manufacture industrial textile products on their behalf. Our highly experienced staff assist customers end to end, utilising the latest global innovation and technology. Our confidentiality is assured in every dealing you have with us, with honesty in business held at the highest level.

  • Capacity & Scope

    Our regionally based factories offer the greatest specialist production capacity in Australia for industrial textile products. With over 130 specialised staff, we have scope to take on the largest of projects requiring accuracy and quality in manufacture.

  • Product Development

    Our experienced product development team will start your project through consultation, before engaging our in-house industry experts in design, fabrication and material selection. We can rapidly prototype and bring an idea from concept to commercial production.

  • Innovation & Technology

    Our commitment to innovation keeps us at the industry's forefront. We invest in expert teams through training and conferences, explore advanced materials, and integrate leading machinery for efficient, high-quality production.

  • Sewing & Welding are in Our Blood

    From our humble beginnings in 1956 with Cliff repairing tarps in the family lounge room, cutting and sewing canvas is in our blood. Our staff are fabric sewing and welding experts, with the ability to fulfil the most demanding requirements for industrial fabrics in Australia.

  • Material

    We believe that exceptional product solutions begin with exceptional materials. Our dedication to fabric innovation, coupled with our strong partnerships with Australian manufacturers and suppliers, ensures that our industrial textiles used provide the ultimate protection and longevity for your application.

  • Australian Made

    We are proud to be an Australian manufacturer, and support over 130 local jobs in Ballarat Victoria across our four factories. We source the majority of our fabric materials from Australian mills, convertors and coaters, knowing our final products sold to customers are amongst the best in the world.

Manufacture Under License

We are the production arm for many clients who
utilise us to manufacture under license for them.

Being flexible to meet our client’s needs is important and we continually search for ongoing improvements. We can work from an existing design or help develop something new. We work on specific projects for customers and enjoy a mutual confidential, trusting, ethical and open relationship where we work with you to develop a product from concept to completion that can be marketed under your brand.

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Design Capability

We know what it takes to bring a product to life.

That's why we've invested in cutting-edge CAD software and the expertise of our in-house design team to create products that fit flawlessly, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Our expertise in SolidWorks 3D design allows rapid virtual prototyping using customer supplied CAD files. 3D conceptual designs, provide valuable support in early component development stages, prior to physical prototyping.

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Confidentiality

Integrity is everything to us.

For decades, customers have trusted Bartlett to help develop and manufacture industrial textile products on their behalf. Our confidentiality is assured in every dealing you have with us, with honesty in business held at the highest level.

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  • Accreditations

  • Quality

Bartlett was astute enough to invest in new equipment to further these new markets and thus became a powerhouse in the fabricating industry.

Bill Menham - Rheem Australia

First, the very strong ethical paradigm of the Bartlett Family that is reflected in the way they conduct business. They treat staff, customers, suppliers and even competitors with courtesy, respect and generosity. This has lead to long-term business relationships and partnerships, in an industry that relies substantially on repeat business.

Chris Nolan - The Nolan Group

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