1983

Powerdown established and opens for business at Cardiff NSW.

history-1983


1986

Powerdown outgrows its humble beginnings and moves to a larger premises at Cardiff NSW.

history-1986


1990

Supershock launched, the first shock absorber designed specifically for Australian roads and conditions.

history-1990


1995

Powerdown established their distribution network in New Zealand.

history-1995


2003

After construction of the new premises at Beresfield NSW, the largest shock absorber dynometer in Australia was installed for research and development.

history-2003

 


2004

Powerdown winner of the State and National 2004 Telstra and Australian Government Small Business of the Year award.


2013

Continuing to grow, the warehouse space was doubled to accommodate increasing demand of product and the new manufacturing area.

history-2013

 


2020

Filpro Automotive, a supplier of automotive aftermarket products, acquired a manufacturer of ride control components, Powerdown Australia, on February 18th, 2020. Under the acquisition agreement, Powerdown will continue to manufacture and/or distribute all current Powerdown branded OEM and aftermarket products for trucks, heavy commercial trailers, buses and light commercial vehicles; and RAW 4Ă—4 branded products for four-wheel drive vehicles.

 


2022

Powerdown launched in the South African commercial vehicle market by G.U.D. Holdings.