Investors New Zealand Open an account Get a quote
OUR BRANDS

Australian-Made Brands, Trusted Partner Products

Big River Group manufactures a family of performance building products in Australia - from formwork and structural plywood to engineered flooring and decorative panels. Our range also includes products from leading brands and trusted supplier partners, giving you access to everything you need through a single point of contact.

BRAND PORTFOLIO

The Brands Behind Australia's Best Buildings

With over 100 years of Australian manufacturing heritage, Big River Group offers a portfolio of own-brand products alongside trusted partner brands - all available through our national network of locations.

7+
Own-Brand Product Lines
120+
Years of Manufacturing
15+
Locations Nationally
Australian
Made & Owned
MANUFACTURED BY BIG RIVER

Our Brands

Engineered, tested, and manufactured at our Australian facilities.

ArmourCab
Decorative Panels

ArmourCab

Engineered Australian decorative wood panelling for cabinetry and joinery. ArmourCab panels are manufactured from premium Australian and imported hardwood veneers,...

Australian Made Explore ArmourCab →
ArmourDeck
Steel Formwork

ArmourDeck

Permanent steel formwork decking for suspended concrete slabs. ArmourDeck is a profiled steel sheet that acts as both formwork and...

Australian Made Explore ArmourDeck →
ArmourFloor
Engineered Flooring

ArmourFloor

The only engineered hardwood flooring still manufactured in Australia. ArmourFloor is produced at our Grafton facility using Australian hardwood species...

Australian Made Explore ArmourFloor →
ArmourForm
Formwork

ArmourForm

Armourform by Big River Group is a premium Australian-made formply, manufactured for over 40 years and available in F17, F22,...

Australian Made Explore ArmourForm →
Armourpanel
Decorative Panels

Armourpanel

Armourpanel is Big River’s decorative plywood wall panel range for internal feature walls and architectural applications. Available in a variety...

Australian Made Explore Armourpanel →
Big River Group

Big River Group

Big River Group supplies quality formwork, timber and building products - trusted by construction professionals across Australia for over a...

Explore Big River Group →
Helix
Cladding

Helix

Helix is a precision-engineered thermal concrete system made from autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC).

Explore Helix →
InfillPlus
Formwork

InfillPlus

Engineered for Performance and Safety Designed in compliance with AS/NZS 2269 and third-party verified by Advanced Bridge Engineering Systems, InfillPlus®...

Australian Made Explore InfillPlus →
LuxePanels
CABINETS

LuxePanels

Developed with contemporary interior spaces in mind and utilising premium materials, LuxePanels are engineered to endure the test of time....

Australian Made Explore LuxePanels →
MaxiFloor
Flooring Systems

MaxiFloor

MaxiFloor is Big River's structural flooring system. Engineered for speed and performance in residential and commercial floor construction.

Australian Made Explore MaxiFloor →
MaxiWall
Wall Systems

MaxiWall

MaxiWall is Big River's AAC wall panel system for fast, efficient internal and external walling. Lightweight, fire-rated, and thermally efficient.

Australian Made Explore MaxiWall →
NewTechWood

NewTechWood

Discover NewTechWood's composite timber - the most natural-looking on the market. Embrace a low-maintenance, eco-friendly lifestyle.

Explore NewTechWood →
Plytech by Design
Architectural

Plytech by Design

Premium Australian and European timber panels for architects and designers. Plytech by Design offers a curated range of architectural plywood,...

Australian Made Explore Plytech by Design →
CABINETS & BENCHTOPS

Polaris

High performance surface with a unique edge detail: European birch finished with a innovative solid 1mm through-colour matt laminate perfect...

Australian Made Explore Polaris →
RedEdge
Formwork

RedEdge

RedEdge features a square edge for clean concrete finishes. It’s lightweight & straight, offering superior performance compared to traditional alternatives.

Explore RedEdge →
Scaffold Plank
Formwork

Scaffold Plank

Big River Group’s Scaffold Plank is made from high-quality laminated veneer lumber (LVL), these planks are lightweight yet incredibly strong.

Explore Scaffold Plank →
TRUSTED PARTNER BRANDS

Leading Brands, One Trusted Supplier

We partner with Australia's leading building product manufacturers to give you access to a comprehensive range - all from a single supplier with trade pricing and national distribution.

Formwork

AFS Rediwall

Authorised Stockist

AFS Rediwall® is a versatile Permanent Formwork system used for constructing structural walls.

Explore Range →

ASSA ABLOY

Every day, we help billions of people move through a safer, more open world with ease - with the leading...

Explore Range →
INSULATION

Bradford

Authorised Stockist

Bradford has your back - not all insulation is created equal.

Explore Range →
Fibre Cement

Cemintel

Authorised Stockists

Cemintel is part of CSR – is proudly part of the Saint-Gobain group, providing a complete range of lightweight fibre...

Australian Made Explore Range →
Structural Timber

Dindas

Authorised Stockist

We offer Quality, Sustainable and Affordable EWP Solutions

Australian Made Explore Range →
INSULATION

Fletcher Insulation

Authorised Stockist

Fletcher Insulation stands as a leading Australian manufacturer, distributor, and technical support provider for the building construction industry in insulation.

Explore Range →
Formwork

Form-ON

Authorised Stockist

FORM-ON SMARTBEAMPLUS 20N Incredibly light & dimensionally stable with a high load capacity. Lightweight for easy handling Unmatched durability due...

Explore Range →
Door Hardware

Gainsborough

Authorised Stockist

Door furniture shouldn’t be an afterthought. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of design trends, consistently ensuring our...

Explore Range →
DOORS

Hume Doors

Authorised Stockist

Hume Doors & Timber has a proud history of delivering cutting-edge doorway technology and products to various industries, including the...

Australian Made Explore Range →
TIMBER

Hyne Timber

Authorised Stockist

At Hyne, we've been manufacturing Australian timber for over 140 years. That's 140+ years dedicated to honing our craft to...

Australian Made Explore Range →
Fibre Cement

Innova

Authorised Stockist

Innova are driven by a bold vision to transform the building industry. We are commited to continuous innovation, empowering architects,...

Explore Range →
TIMBER

ITI Australia

Authorised Stockist

ITI stocks the largest range of structural and decorative timbers, including industry leading brands such as ModWood, Eva-Last and Fortress....

Australian Made Explore Range →
Fibre Cement

James Hardie

Authorised Stockist

James Hardie is the global leader in fibre cement building products. Big River is an authorised distributor of the full...

Australian Made Explore Range →
Laminates

Laminex

Authorised Stockist

Laminex has been a proud local manufacturer for 90 years, establishing the laminates in Australia, continually innovating to drive the...

Australian Made Explore Range →
CABINETS & BENCHTOPS

Master Oak

Authorised Stockist

Master Oak has a natural appearance, is scratch-resistant, colourfast, and low-maintenance.

Explore Range →
DECKING

Modwood

Authorised Stockist

At ModWood, we produce low-maintenance, high-quality composite decking materials and boards to elevate every outdoor area.

Australian Made Explore Range →
INSULATION

Pink Batts

Authorised Stockist

Made by Fletcher Insulation in Australia using innovative glasswool manufacturing technology, Pink® Batts Wall Insulation improves the energy efficiency of...

Australian Made Explore Range →
TIMBER

Porta

Authorised Stockist

Porta is one of Australia's leading suppliers of building solutions for residential and commercial construction.

Explore Range →
Cladding

ProBoard

Authorised Stockist

Proboard is one of Aussie Builders top choices when it comes to fire rated building materials and lightweight cladding &...

Explore Range →
Architectural Cladding

Scyon by Jamies Hardie

Authorised Stockist

Scyon is James Hardie's premium architectural cladding range. Includes Linea weatherboards, Axon vertical panels, Stria horizontal panels, and Matrix large-format...

Australian Made Explore Range →
Engineered Timber

Smartframe by Tilling

Authorised Stockist

SmartFrame by Tilling is Australia's leading supplier of engineered wood products, structural framing solutions and architectural hardwood products - but...

Explore Range →
Decking

TasmanKB

Authorised Stockists

The Outdoor Timber Specialists - a broad product range includes Treated Pine (F7 & MGP10/12), H3 Primed Pine, Landscaping Supplies,...

Australian Made Explore Range →
Cladding

Weathertex

Authorised Distributor

Weathertex manufactures natural timber weatherboards and panels from sustainable Australian hardwood. The only cladding product in Australia made from 97%...

Australian Made Explore Range →
LVL Beams

Wesbeam

Authorised Stockist

LVL timber is lighter, stronger and straighter than traditional sawn timber.

Australian Made Explore Range →

Looking for a specific brand? Contact your local Big River location. Find a Location →

Formwork products
AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING

A Century of Making Things That Last

Big River Group has been manufacturing building products in Australia since the 1920s. Our Grafton mill – still operational today – combines generations of hardwood expertise with modern manufacturing capability to produce some of the country’s most trusted formwork, plywood, and flooring products.

Every product that carries the Armour or Maxi brand is engineered, tested, and manufactured right here in Australia. We source timber from sustainably managed forests and maintain full chain of custody across our supply chain.

As a Responsible Wood certified manufacturer and EWPAA member, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and compliance.

Learn More About Big River
Australian Owned
Responsible Wood
Since 1920s
FSC/PEFC
AS Standards
Australian Made
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

Partnering With the Industry's Best

Interested in partnering with Big River? Contact Us →

Armourfloor flooring product
BRAND SPOTLIGHT

ArmourFloor - The Last Australian-Made Engineered Floor

When every other manufacturer moved offshore, Big River kept making engineered hardwood flooring in Australia. ArmourFloor is the only locally manufactured engineered timber floor on the market – produced at our Grafton facility using Australian hardwood species.

Available in a range of species, grades, and finishes, ArmourFloor delivers the warmth and character of solid timber with the dimensional stability of engineered construction.

  • Australian-manufactured engineered hardwood
  • Multiple species including Spotted Gum and Blackbutt
  • Tongue-and-groove for fast, secure installation
  • Suitable for residential and commercial applications
Explore ArmourFloor
BRAND SUPPORT

Resources for Every Brand

Technical Data Sheets

Download specifications and compliance documentation for all Big River brands.

Learn More →
Brochures & Lookbooks

Full-colour brochures and specification guides for every product range.

Learn More →
Specification Support

Need help specifying? Our technical team provides span tables and layouts.

Learn More →
MaxiWall wall system
ONE ACCOUNT, EVERY BRAND

Access Our Complete Brand Range

A Big River trade account gives you access to our full portfolio of own-brand and partner products, with competitive trade pricing, dedicated account management, and streamlined ordering across every brand.

  • Trade pricing across all own-brand and partner products
  • 30-day credit terms for qualified businesses
  • Dedicated account manager at your local location
  • Crane truck delivery direct to site
  • Priority access to technical support and specification advice
Apply for a Trade Account

Discover the Big River Difference

Australian-made products, trusted partner brands, trade pricing, and expert support - all from a single supplier with over 100 years of industry experience.

Australian Made
AS/NZS Compliant
ASX Listed
20+ Locations
120+ Years
Menu