BWT acquires Austral Distributors NZL

Austral Distributors NZL has become part of the Best Water Technology Group (BWT) following its 100 per cent acquisition, effective December 1, 2023.

Austral is a leading distributor of pool and spa products in New Zealand, and the company will continue to trade as Austral Pool & Spa Products.

The directors Mike Rippon and Jonathan Poole expressed their excitement at joining the progressive and dynamic group, and say that following the purchase the loyal and devoted staff will continue to provide the same extremely high level of service to Austral’s customers.

Rippon and Poole will continue their roles as company directors, which they say will ensure the core values of the business are upheld.

“We will continue to provide the extensive range of quality and innovative products to the industry with the level of service it is renowned for,” says Rippon. “We’re excited for our staff and the opportunities this acquisition brings – being part of a family of companies focused on making the world a better place.”

Andreas Weissenbacher, CEO of BWT Group, is also enthusiastic about the acquisition.

“I am very pleased that Mike and Jonathan enabled us to invest in Austral Pool & Spa Products – a really great company which follows the same values of partnership, quality and culture like BWT,” he says.

“Together with Mike, Jonathan and their experienced team, the business will be further developed with the existing valuable customers and suppliers, and with the additional support of our international BWT organisation.”

Caption: Jonathan Poole and Mike Rippon