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History

The Modern story begins in Adelaide, South Australia with a steam cleaning business.

1980

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In 1980

Ron Bayley acquired Bramalco Steam Cleaning for the grand sum of $5,000 in 1980. The business managed a turnover of about $70,000 each year over the next 7 years relying on the Yellow Pages for lead generation and referrals.

1987

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In 1987

1987 Ron Bayley developed more effective leads generation strategies to enable that part of the business to flourish.

1989

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In 1989

In early 1988 Bramalco Pty Ltd was formed, beginning South Australia’s newest and fastest growing business sector. Over the next 5 years, Ron’s drive and imagination saw rapid growth and diversification and recognised the need for efficient, effective management at the departmental level to ensure that effective delivery of product and service to the company’s growing customer base was maintained.

1992

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In 1992

A branch of Modern Roof Restoration was opened in Perth, Western Australia.

1994

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In 1994

With the introduction of Streamline Roller Shutters to the Perth operation. This required a large injection of cash for additional office space and a warehouse for roller shutter production.

1997

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In 1997

Modern Roof Restoration had added Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle, Wollongong and Central Coast NSW to its sphere of operations. A further $3 million investment in South Australia provided the Group with world class manufacturing facilities for roller shutters and ensured leadership in the Australian roller shutter market. A shutter assembly facility was added to the Sydney operation to accommodate the largest state market.

2006

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In 2006

Due to global demand to save the environment and ‘think green’, Modern embarked on some intensive research to enhance the environmental qualities of our existing products to ‘reduce their carbon footprint’. The results of this research were the launch of our heat reflective roof coatings called ‘Supa Block’ and the release of our second generation ‘Enviroblind’ Roller Shutters.

2009

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In 2009

Solar Hot Water came into picture, with this product Modern gave its customers the very real choice of using highly polluting and environment-damaging conventional electricity OR replacing some (or all) of this with clean, green electricity straight from the sun and into their homes.

Today, the Modern Group is the undisputed Australian market leader in Roof Restoration, Re-Roofing and Roller Shutters. It is a member of The Master Builders Association, The Housing Industry Association, ANZSES, ATA, ISES, BCSE and the Clean Energy Council. Modern proudly supports, through sponsorship, AFL in SA, NSW and WA as well as the Gold Coast United and Adelaide United of the soccer A-league.

The Modern Group is still intent on strong growth and diversification and has international expansion high on its agenda. Modern is committed to its customers and staff and is proudly Australian owned.

Mission and Vision

Mission Statement:

“To empower every Australian household with comprehensive home improvement solutions that seamlessly blend security, style, and energy efficiency, ensuring enduring value and satisfaction.”

Vision Points:

1. Comprehensive Home Solutions:Strive to offer a wide range of home improvement solutions, addressing diverse needs from security enhancements to aesthetic upgrades.

2. Accessibility for All:Ensure that our solutions are accessible to every Australian household, irrespective of location, budget, or housing type.

3. Security as a Priority:Prioritise the safety and security of our customers by integrating cutting-edge technologies and robust materials in our home improvement offerings.

4. Style and Aesthetics:Infuse a sense of style and aesthetics into our products, recognizing the importance of visual appeal in enhancing the overall living experience.

5. Energy Savings for Sustainability:Champion energy-efficient solutions to contribute to environmental sustainability while providing long-term cost savings to our customers.

6. Customer-Centric Approach:Cultivate a customer-centric culture by actively seeking feedback, understanding evolving needs, and tailoring solutions that exceed expectations.

7. Innovation and Technology Integration:Embrace innovation and stay at the forefront of technological advancements, integrating smart solutions that enhance the functionality and efficiency of our offerings.

8. Community Impact:Contribute positively to local communities by creating job opportunities, supporting local businesses, and actively participating in community development initiatives.

9. Transparency and Integrity:Uphold the highest standards of transparency and integrity in all our business practices, building trust and confidence with our customers, partners, and stakeholders.

Testimonials

What our customers say about us

The Modern Group’s service, supply and fitting of our shutters was seamless and professional and done by the friendliest team.

Jean

Queensland

Andrew & Jo

Plantation Shutters

Customer service is exceptional Jon was very helpful and kept us updated throughout. Highly recommend product, had outdoor shutters installed 10+ years ago and they are still going strong.

Suzie Walker

New South Wales

Zoe

Louvre Shutters

Best in the business by miles. Couldn't be happier with the quality and workmanship. Highly recommend the team at Modern.

Michael Anastasovski

New South Wales

John

Roller Shutters

A+ Customer service, truly outstanding! I had the pleasure of dealing with Kim who was very friendly and made the entire experience fantastic. Big thank you Kim !!

Jason Mesiti

Western Australia

Alberto & Kerry

Roof Restoration

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