For many years, Challenger Valves has adapted and evolved its product range and capabilities to meet the demands of the water industry. Our growth has been driven by customer demand and investment into complex infrastructure projects, pushing us to perform better and innovate continuously.

In 2024, we took a significant step forward by purchasing a parcel of land on Wheeler Street in Shepparton, Victoria. With over 12 months of meticulous planning and paperwork, the construction of our new warehouse has commenced.

The new warehouse on Wheeler Street is scheduled to be completed by early 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will enable us to enhance our production capabilities, streamline our operations, and better serve our expanding customer base.

Current Warehouse Limitations:

1. Logistics: Inefficient loading and unloading access for long vehicles 
2. Warehousing: Limited pallet spacing (currently overflowing)
3. Manufacturing:  Manufacturing capabilities are confined to workshop floor space hindering investment into new machinery & technologies.
4. Administration: Communication and IT infrastructure hindered by office location and design.
5. Production: Limited on space causing inefficient picking and packing to production assemble line.

Key Highlights of the New Warehouse:

1. Increased Capacity: The new warehouse will significantly increase our storage and production capacity, allowing us to meet growing demand more efficiently.
2. Advanced Technology: Equipped with the latest technology, the warehouse will improve our manufacturing, production and administrative processes and ensure better communication creating a better service for our customer and more efficient processing.
3. Sustainability: We are committed to sustainability, and the new facility will incorporate eco-friendly practices and energy-efficient systems.
4. Strategic Location: Located on Wheeler Street, the warehouse is strategically positioned to optimize logistics and reduce delivery times.
   
   
   

Expanding into New Industries

With the establishment of our new site, we are actively researching the fire protection and mining industries to better service these sectors. We have already invested in some base products to start selling into these industries, building on our success and leadership in supplying the water industry with valving and actuation services.

Looking Ahead

As we move forward with this exciting development, we remain dedicated to our core values of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The new warehouse is not just a physical expansion but a testament to our commitment to growth and excellence in the industry.