While the history of NICHOL traces back to the Barr Brothers from 1918, its more recent history dates from the 50’s. In the early days the company specialised in engraving, steel stamp manufacturing and stencil cutting. The first member of the Nichol family, Barry Nichol commenced his apprenticeship with the company in 1952 as a die-maker and letter-cutter. On Barry completing his apprenticeship the family purchased the business. In the same year Trevor joined the company. In 1974 we expanded our product range to include impact stamping and roll marking machines from Automator Italy. A relationship that is still ongoing today. Again in 1993 the product range was enhanced with the inclusion of the computer controlled marking machines. In 1996 we become one of the first company’s in our industry to be accredited to the ISO9001 quality system. This accreditation is still in place. A move from Abbotsford to Nunawading in 1998 provided the opportunity to upgrade our manufacturing facility and add Automator laser marking systems to our range. While maintain the honest, straight forward approach of our founders, we continue to expand the products we offer and work closely with our customers to ensure the solution we offer is the best available
