Our Story
Two generations.
One commitment.
From handyman service
to North Queensland institution
From humble beginnings in 1982, Bryan and Wendy Watson began a journey building a business to what we now know as Watsons Fencing & Pine today. Beginning as a Handyman Service, Bryan started out building garden sheds, concreting, and landscaping. Very soon it became obvious there was a niche market for fencing.
Initially operating as a home-based business, it wasn't long before there was need to find a larger location. In 1991, Bryan found the site on Gordon Street where we are still located to this day. Here we were now able to offer fencing and treated pine products direct to the market.
In 1994, Bryan and Wendy's son, Aaron, officially joined the family business. Since an early age, Aaron learned the trade helping out during school holidays. He later went on to a management role till the changing of the guard in 2007 when Aaron and his wife, Debbie, bought the business. It was then the business adopted its current name, Watsons Fencing & Pine.
Milestones
Our Journey
The Beginning
Bryan and Wendy Watson start a handyman service, quickly discovering a niche market for fencing products.
Gordon Street
Bryan finds the site on Gordon Street in Mackay -- our home to this day -- allowing direct-to-market sales.
Aaron Joins
Bryan and Wendy's son Aaron officially joins the family business, bringing fresh energy and new ideas.
New Generation
Aaron and Debbie take over the business, renaming it Watsons Fencing & Pine. The legacy continues.
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