our story
Waproo began manufacturing shoe and leather care products in Melbourne Australia in 1945 and has grown to become one of Australia’s leading privately owned shoe and leather care companies.
Waproo’s past, present and future are connected by a continued commitment to innovation, quality and excellence in customer service.
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1945
1945
THE STARTING POINT
Waproo supplies first water based glue to the Australian Air Force.
1959
1959
NEW FACTORY
Waproo outgrows original Brunswick factory and builds a new factory in High Street, Kew.
1965
1965
BRAND ACQUISITION
Acquired Joseph Lyddy Horse Care products.
1972
1972
FURTHER EXPANSION
Acquired new offices and factory in Canterbury.
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WAPROO - Commitment to Innovations, Quality & Excellence
In addition to being one of Australia’s most experienced manufacturers and suppliers to the footwear manufacturing, repair and retail sectors, Waproo prides itself on its ability to react to market place trends quickly with new product innovations.
A significant part of Waproo’s business is our successful custom packing of high quality products for many of Australian and New Zealand leading footwear and fashion brands.
Located at our new purpose built headquarters in Dandenong South, Victoria, Waproo is now more equipped than ever, with improved processes and efficiencies, together with an experienced commercial led lighting and passionate workforce, including our resident industrial chemist, has Waproo well placed for further growth into the future.
Waproo employs over 40 employees; with head office and infrastructure in Melbourne and Area Managers in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia to support our distributors and customers nationally.