Our History & DNA
Our history has been an interesting journey …. from the years before we began, through to today, you will be interested to see the milestones that we have achieved.
May 2023
We release the Satellite 760 G4 RC Grinder at the HRIA trade show in Sydney
April 2023
We release the Beaver 160 handheld floor scraper
June 2022
Euromair Training and Distributorship
August 2021
We release the Generation4 Satellite 480 machines
May 2021
Skina Copper Bond segments are introduced to greatly enhance the polishing process and the shape of the segments is now more durable and longer lasting
September 2020
Floorex moves its diamond production into Australia for greater quality and control over supply
July 2020
The newly designed JointMaster CC250 clean-out and crack chaser saw is released to the market
June 2020
Floorex gains the Australian Made certification on JointMaster Machines
Febuary 2020
Floorex releases the Dustmaster DM-AS100 Air Scrubber with larger machines due on the market shortly.
January 2020
The Floorex Auckland Branch has just opened in a new location! Come in and see our state of the art showroom facilities today!
May 2019
Floorex gains the Australian Made certification on Satellite, Meteor, Galaxy, Beaver, Mastiff & RP-4000 Machines
March 2019
With the opening of the QLD Wacol branch near Brisbane is a success with a full showroom & Test slab – Come in today and give us a try.
December 2018
The machines the have the HVA Meter are now supplied with USB outlet to maintain your phone while you work
July 2018
Development and release of the Satellite 480 G3 Petrol. adding another versatile machine for outdoors
May 2018
The Brand Skina is registered and a new range is added the Suprsheen polishing system giving greater flexibility when polishing
April 2018
Release of the new Jointmaster 200 G3. An amazing upgrade to the previous model
Jul 2017
The first Mastiff 200 Scarifier is unveiled and has incredible interest in the patented design and many features that make it stand out.
Jun 2017
Floorex opens a branch in Auckland NZ as the beginning of our penetration into New Zealand. Go Kiwis!!
Feb 2017
With the success of the Sydney branch, Floorex opens a branch in Melbourne Springvale
Mar 2016
Floorex opens a branch in Sydney area to better serve our NSW customers.
Feb 2016
We welcome the Floorex designed and produced Beaver 300 Self propelled Floor Scraper. With the past success of the Beaver 250 and knowing how reliable this amazing machine is, we have created the most durable and feature packed machine that promises many happy customers and hire companies.
Aug 2014
Floorex introduces the patented Satellite SP planetary Drive System. The SP system eliminates problems with belts and pulleys and means that maintenance is easily performed on site with just 2 tools rather than needing to be serviced in a workshop.
Nov 2011
The Satellite 480 is upgraded to Generation3 from the MkII. With Generation3 we have introduced the HVA meter and much more robust handle folding mechanism and enhancements to usability and functionality. Listening to major hire companies and the contractors we have designed and developed the ultimate grinder in its class.
Oct 2010
We designed and introduced the first Beaver 250 unit. This is a promising machine that delivers powerful punch. With the straight shot system and many other features that are designed to last hire abuse and contractors alike.
Dec 2009
The First Meteor 250 MkII is developed and brought to market featuring enhanced coupling and folding handle.
May 2009
Floorex develops the first Satellite 650 MkII variable speed. A rugged and durable 3 phase grinder and polisher.
Jan 2009
We start production on the Satellite 480 MkII machines. This machine is an amazing with vast improvements to the control and functionality of the unit including wider wheel base and dust control.
May 2008
Floorex develops the RP-2000 and RP-3000 machines that are compact and extremely robust.
Sep 2007
The first Meteor 250 Mk1 is developed and brought to market.
Sep 2006
Floorex is formed as a company (Proprietary limited)
Jul 2006
Floorex develops the first Satellite 550 Mk1 3 Phase unit.
Feb 2006
The first Satellite is developed from the Prepmaster 380 unit. The Satellite 480 Mk1, as it became, was first created by bolting some 7″ cup wheels to a worn out diamond plug and mounting 3 of these under the ole 380!
Realising the successful and durable nature of this system, the machine was developed further to include a floating shroud similar to how we know it today and the first one rolls off the production line in Australia.
Apr 2005
The design and launch of the PME 180 was a success and many machines were sold in the first few weeks.
Jul 2003
The floor preparation division of Blastmaster (BlastOne) is acquired by Haydn and Floorex becomes its own entity… employing Haydn and his son Doug.
May 2003
Floorex develops the first SHG-380 (which became the Satellite 480) originally developed for use with diamond plugs only
May 2003
Blastmaster forges links with EDCO in America supplying and servicing EDCO brand throughout Australia
Oct 2002
Floorex develops the first DHG-640 (which became the 760-6 originally developed for use with diamond plugs only.
Apr 2002
Angus Kennard from Kennards Hire acquires the Floorex hire equipment and division (Floorex was hiring around Australia). This became Kennards Concrete Care as we know it today and is still a very strong bonding link with FLoorex and Kennards.
Dec 2001
The trading name “Floorex Products” is registered by Haydn and licensed for use by Blastmaster (BlastOne) in view of separating the businesses once established.
Jul 2001
With Haydn appointed manager of the floor preparation sector at Blastmaster, They could see they needed to create a separate trading name to manage and market it with the possibility of forming it into a new company in years to come.
Nov 1999
Haydn identifies that the market needed a serious rugged dust collector for concrete dust. Seeing this need, Haydn developed (in house) the first-of-its-kind RP-3000 Steel bodied Dust Collector designed with a system that reverses the airflow without a compressor, this principle was soon adopted by a lot of companies including Nilfisk and Festool in their smaller vacuums.
1998
Blastmaster makes a focused effort to commit to serving the floor preparation industry. Haydn proves to have a special passion for the industry and is placed at the head of this division.
1996
Blastmaster commits to servicing the Australian market with the US Filter Group line of products which includes Blastrac and Sawtec Brands
Apr 1993
Haydn moves to northern Victoria in view of servicing the north Vic and NSW and QLD markets in the blasting industry
June 1984
Blastmaster (Now called BlastOne) employs Haydn Reynolds. The CEO and founder of Floorex, Haydn was their first employee outside the family of the Goodens. Blastmaster focus was Surface preparation in many areas including Steel (sand) Blasting, Water-blasting and Concrete preparation.