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In 1962 Campbell Bolwell transformed his hobby of building special sportscars into a business.  Developing hands-on skills in fibreglass moulds and moulding techniques his first commercial model, the Bolwell Mk. 4, sold over 200 units and is testimony to entrepreneurial flair and dedication to a dream.

By the time Bolwell Cars began its diversification into other fibreglass products the five different commercial models they produced - 800 cars in total - had earned Bolwell a unique place in Australia's automotive history. (For a more detailed narrative please read an excerpt from Tony Shaw's history of the Bolwell Company)

This early success led to Bolwell's prominence as a quality composites manufacturer and laid the foundation of Bolwell's reputation for effective design solutions in the creative application of composite materials.

Our technical expertise evolved over many years as we built our team of industrial designers, plastics engineers, aerospace engineers, craftsmen and managers.
"Fifty years ago I had a dream - to design and build sports cars." Campbell Bolwell

 

Today, Bolwell's advanced manufacturing technologies and world-class designs have been instrumental in creating opportunities both at home and abroad. It has led to an involvement in the high-growth emerging economies of Australia's near neighbours in projects which range from basic infrastructural to transport, marine and commercial applications.

Through both joint venture and strategic alliance, we continue to actively pursue and develop market opportunities, maintaining Bolwell at the forefront of Australia's composites manufacturing industry.