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History of Southcott Pty. Ltd.

Southcott Pty Limited was founded in Adelaide, South Australia in 1886 as a general engineering business by two brothers, James and Albert Southcott. Over a century later, the company remains entirely owned by the Southcott family and has expanded extensively around the original factory site, as well as operating Australia wide sales offices and service centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Newcastle, Devonport, Emerald and Perth.

Involvement in hydraulics began in 1954 with the design and development of axial piston pumps and motors. The Company remains the only Australian manufacturer of these complex units. State of the art facilities are now provided for hydraulic equipment manufacture, including complex manifold circuits and a wide range of hose coupling swaging machines up to 500 tonne capacity.

Southcott Cycle Division ceased the production of bicycles in the mid nineties due to economic climax and turned their focus on marketing and selling state of the art international brands. Southcott Cycle division now operates from two main distribution warehouses, Adelaide and Melbourne, supplying bicycles and parts and accessories to the independent bicycle shops across Australia.

ICA Imports is a Melbourne based company that imports and markets  high-performance Italian Cycling Accessories.

Our brands are recognised as brands of choice among cyclists of all levels across the globe.

Nalini and MOA continually set new standards for clothing quality and design. Ambrosio has been producing high quality bike components for more than 75 years. Briko made famous in recent times by the likes of Mario Cipollini, Marco Pantani and the 1996 Paris Roubaix Mapei trifecta which was lead lead home by Johan Museeuw. Shotz Energy Gel uses a simple formula that is easily digestible and the flavours taste great.

Govind Rubber Limited (GRL) is a global name for a range of world-class bicycle tires. Founded by Late Mr. M. P. Poddar in 1964, our inception was laid with a motto of creating durable and reliable tires for the then nascent Indian bicycle industry. Soon enough, GRL grew to become one of the top Indian tire manufacturers.

We started off as Indian bicycle tire manufacturers, grew as an entity that was credited to have Indians glued to their bicycles and continue to grow today as trendsetters in the global width of this industry…

GRL is a part of one of India’s biggest conglomerates – the Siyaram Poddar group and looks back at its cutting edge milestones – placing us where we are today.

Australia wide distribution and representation via a warehouse in each mainland state

Pyramid Imports has been supplying the Australian Bicycling Retail Industry for the past 24years. The company was founded by Derek Jones. Pyramid Imports is a Queensland based, Australian owned company. Pyramid Imports provides Bicycle Parts and Accessories to people who need an extensive range of affordable quality cycling products, efficent friendly and helpful service, fast delivery. With strong values in exceptional service and helpful staff,, Pyramid Imports strives to uphold these standards in all the services they deliver. For details on the company’s products/services contact Your local sales rep or visit the web site at: www.pyramidimports.com.au.

KWT was established in 1978 by Kevin Thompson who was a professional cyclist and race organiser. Today KWT is one of the oldest bicycle accessory wholesalers servicing Australia via its Independent Bicycle Dealer network. Some of the brands we distribute include Maxxis, CST, Planet Bike and Velo. If you are a consumer looking for information or advice on some of the brands we distribute please use see our dealer list to locate your closest retailer. If you experience any problems what-so-ever in obtaining our products from your local dealer, please email us.

De Grandi Cycle & Sport was established in Geelong in 1929 by George De Grandi. Norm De Grandi then took the company through a growth phase to see the company move from its original Mercer Street headquarters to its present site in Moorabool Street in 1994. Now a third generation company De Grandi Cycle & Sport is operated from its Moorabool Street site by five brothers, Damian, Shane, Peter, Tim and Dominic De Grandi.

The company is not only a major sporting and cycle goods retailer but is also the Australian and New Zealand distributor for various leading International brands in the cycling industry. Brands like Pinarello, Wilier, Campagnolo, Deda and Vredestein, all market leaders in their field. The school supply division also boasts an extensive range of products and services including installation of outdoor equipment and indoor gymnasium products.

As well as selling high performance sporting equipment, clothing and footwear De Grandi Cycle & Sport also provides extensive after sales service and repairs. Our staff are passionate about all sports and understand what our customers are experiencing in their chosen sport. On staff we have Cyclists, Cricketers, Footballers, Gym junkies, Triathletes, Netballers, Basketballers, Baseballers, Badminton Players, Personal Trainers and more.

If Sports Nutrition is important to you then De Grandi Cycle & Sport can help you. As Australian distributor of ENERVIT sports nutrition products we are currently selling to athletes in many sports and activities including AFL football clubs, Triathletes, Ironmen, Kayakers, Bushwalkers / Trekkers, Cyclists and many more.

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Elite Cycle Imports  distributes Quality BMX Parts & Bicycles around Australia. We sell exclusively to bicycle stores (NOT direct to the public). Please feel free to browse our web site. Your favorite bike store can order most of what you see here. To assist you in locating your nearest store, just click on the 'dealers' link at the top of this page. Follow us now on FACE BOOK and TWITTER