About Us
Pioneers of Plastic Profile Extrusions Since 1970
Foster Plastics Industries (FPI or colloquially known as Fosters) have built a strong reputation on its design solutions, production capabilities and service.
The Foster Group was founded in 1970 by Gerard Brachen first comencing operations in Victoria. Since 1985 the business expanded nationally under the direction of Glen Brachen.
Today, FPI has manufacturing facilities in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia and is well-equipped to serve a diverse range of industries in Australia and across international markets.
1970
FPI is born
Founded by Gerard Brachen in Melbourne, Australia
1983
Victoria: Glenroy Factory & Office
Re-located from Airport West to Glenroy, Victoria.
1985
Managing Director
Appointment of Glen Brachen as Managing Director.
1991
Western Australia
Expansion to Western Australia with the opening of a manufacturing facility in Kewdale, Perth.
2017
Expansion to Queensland
Expansion to Queensland with the opening of a manufacturing facility in Yatala, Gold Coast.
2022
Brand New Head Office
Re-located Victorian head office from Glenroy to a state-of-the-art facility in Mickleham.
