Our story: a Tasmanian triangular merger
Onepac and Tas-Isle Trading are a result of the collaboration of three initially separate businesses that have come together to provide the best combination of solutions to our broad customer base.
First, there was Tas-Isle Trading, founded in 1971 and bought in 2002 by Stephen Oliver, who specialised in cleaning chemicals and consumables for commercial laundries and dry cleaners.
The second was Hobart Cleaning Supplies, started by Grant Henderson in 1995, who provided cleaning chemicals, janitorial supplies and paper products to the market with an amazing ability to cultivate trusting relationships with customers.
When Tas-Isle Trading and Hobart Cleaning Supplies merged, a singular destination for cleaning and hygiene solutions was created.
And then came Onepac, started by Emma-Kate and Owen Reynolds, who have supplied all facets of packaging, including industrial, food and beverage and several compostable options.
Each business realised the common needs, and so we started the process of collaboration, leading to a business merger that has allowed us to provide the best range of solutions for our diverse customer base.
We were also driven by the fact that in joining forces, we were reducing travel miles, supply chain costs and lead times – all laddering up to improved sustainability in our industry and thereby, our customers’ industries.
The collaboration has continued to date, with Emma-Kate and Owen as directors and Stephen as the operations manager. We offer over 50,000 products to a wide range of industries, spanning education, hospitality, healthcare, food and beverage, aquaculture, manufacturing and industrial sites.