began life as Rare Spares in 1974, supplying new and refurbished parts for 48-FJ Holdens. The business started in a residential basement in one of Melbourne's leafy suburbs and then quickly moved to a small factory in Reservoir. The business expanded rapidly and before long, larger premises were required. where it started a vigorous manufacturing program, both locally and abroad, and by 1986 Rare Spares had added Ford parts to its range. In addition, an Australasia wide distributor network was established to sell and market the ever increasing product range. Also in 1986, the Company started its diversi cation program with the marketing of its products to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) companies, and the development of an industrial rubber product range. what would be many huge steps, with the building of its modern and spacious new warehouse and head of ce facility at Campbell eld, situated in Melbourne's far northern suburbs. This gave the Company much needed space to rapidly expand its range as well as nally being able to operate in a new and ef cient of ce complex. Spares became early achievers of the automotive QS9000 quality accreditation program. 1998 was a big year for Rare Spares as the Company commenced its own metal pressing business after the successful acquisition of a Newcastle based manufacturer. set up in separate premises and became immediately successful. of the many new facets of Rare Spares, the Company registered the secondary name of RSP Australia Pty Ltd, which at the time better re ected the association with OEM and Industrial customers. Rare Spares remained the name associated with the traditional manufacture and supply of automotive parts. the new millennium it continued to add diverse but associated divisions to the Company, one being an information technology department, launched as RSP Systems in 2000. Australia grew, space, again, became a problem. At the start of 2006, the Company continued its expansion with the purchase of a large modern secondary warehouse in Campbell eld, to house products and industrial rubber business. move to an overall company name and brand that better recognised the diversity of the company whilst harnessing the synergies between each division. In mid 2006, RSP Automotive & Industrial was launched with a new logo and identity that unmistakably represents every aspect of the business; automotive OEM, clips & fasteners, information technology, metal pressing, moulded rubber products, hose products and the Rare Spares branded automotive aftermarket parts and accessories. |