Aussie Made Matters: Why We Support Local Suppliers

Backing Aussie manufacturing, one product at a time.

At Oz General Store, we believe that where a product comes from is just as important as what it does. That’s why we’re proud to support Australian-made — and more specifically, local suppliers like Hugh Murray & Son, a name that stands for quality, reliability, and tradition. 

In a world of cheap imports and mass production, backing local isn't just good business — it's the right thing to do. Here’s why we choose to stock Aussie-made products and why it matters to you, too.

Keeping It Local: Why It Matters

✔ Quality You Can Trust

Australian manufacturers follow strict standards and use premium materials — especially when it comes to industrial, automotive, and agricultural products. You're not just buying something that works, you're buying something that lasts.

✔ Supporting Aussie Jobs

Every product made locally supports workers, families, and communities across the country. Choosing Australian-made means you’re helping to grow industries right here at home.

✔ Faster, Reliable Supply Chains

Local suppliers mean fewer delays, quicker restocks, and better communication. No shipping containers stuck offshore — just solid service and dependable supply.

🤝 Meet Hugh Murray & Son: True Aussie Craftsmanship

We’re proud to work closely with Hugh Murray & Son, one of Australia’s most trusted manufacturers of livestock and farming equipment. Based in Victoria, this family-run business has been building reliable gear for generations — right here on Aussie soil.

They share our values:
✅ Hard work
✅ Honesty
✅ Quality-first thinking

From livestock markers and animal handling tools to farm and rural essentials, their products are built to withstand real-world Aussie conditions.

We stock a wide range of their gear — because we know it performs.

🌾 Why We’ll Always Back Aussie-Made

We started Oz General Store as a small family-run business, and we’ve never forgotten our roots. Supporting fellow Australian businesses isn’t a marketing gimmick — it’s who we are. It means:

• Better quality gear for our customers

• Real service, real support

• A stronger Aussie economy

When you shop with us, you’re backing local manufacturing — not a faceless factory overseas.

🛒 Shop Local. Support Local. Build Local.

Next time you pick up a product at Oz General Store, know that you're not just buying a tool, part, or supply — you're investing in local craftsmanship, and in the future of Australian industry.

📍 Visit us in-store at 39 Hutton Street, Dandenong VIC
🛒 Or shop online — fast Australia-wide shipping

🔗 Shop Aussie-Made Products
📞 (03) 9791 5590 | ✉️ sales@ozgeneralstore.com.au